COVID-19 Update: Sanctuary open Sundays. See details below.
2021-2022 Season
November 2021
St Tim's Coffeehouse is honored to present an American singer-songwriter: TRET FURE
Prominent in the women's music and folk music scene, the musical career of Tret Fure has spanned five decades. She is a prolific artist who has released 17 albums and CDs over the course of her career. Her career began at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest.
In addition to being a gifted songwriter, Fure has engineered and produced countless recording by a variety of artists. In the early 80s, Tret moved over to the independent side of the industry discovering the blossoming genre known as Women's Music. She recorded with and produced some of the best of women's music including the legendary "Meg and Cris at Carnegie Hall" (1983). She worked as a duo with Cris Williamson throughout the 90s, producing, engineering, and releasing three CDs together.
Now after 9 acoustic releases on her own label, Tomboy girl Records, she has re-established herself in the folk world, winning the South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition in 2 out of 3 categories: Best Overall and Best Up-Tempo Song as well as the prestigious Jane Schliessman Award for Outstanding Contributions to Women's Music.
Fure also markets her own line of clothing named after her popular song "Tomboy girl". Additionally, Tret teaches guitar and songwriting individually and in workshop settings. She paints pet portraits on commission and is an accomplished cook. Her self-published cookbook, "Tret's Kitchen" features her own recipes! Along with bridging the marketing, production, music, and art worlds, Tret served as president of the Local 1000, The Traveling Musicians Association for 6 years. This union is geared towards helping traveling musicians find security and longevity.
In short, we are so honored to present Tret Fure, truly a Renaissance Woman!
Important Update
A Note About Health & Safety
Updated: July 1, 2021 7:30 PM
St Tim’s Coffeehouse is committed to protecting the health and safety of our students, staff, faculty, and community who attend classes, concerts, and events in our facilities. We are closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation in Skokie and following guidance from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Skokie and Illinois Departments of Public Health.
What We’re Doing:
The risk for transmission in Skokie is still considered to be low, but we have formed an internal team that is charged with tracking the situation, evaluating risks, developing plans, and ensuring that we communicate effectively with all of our community.
What You Can Do to Help:
Help our community by practicing everyday healthy and preventative behaviors that prevent the spread of germs:
• Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds • Refrain from touching your face with unwashed hands• Cover coughs and sneezes• Use hand sanitizer when soap or water is unavailable• Avoid contact with people who are sick• Stay at home when you are sick
We encourage those who feel unwell or who may have been exposed to stay home.
In addition, Northshore University Health Systems Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions page advises that there is no reason to routinely wear a face mask at this time. The best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands frequently, stay home if you are sick and avoid others who are sick.
Residents who are sick and have either traveled to a country or area of the United States with sustained community spread of the virus or had close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 should call their healthcare provider.
Individuals who are at high risk according to CDC guidelines, including older adults and those with chronic health conditions, should review and follow the advice offered by the CDC for high-risk individuals.
In the event of cancellations for concerts we will notify ticket holders prior to the start of the event by email and phone when available.
As this situation continues to evolve, we will closely follow guidance from our local health officials around the city and throughout the country. We will continue to rely on their recommendations and expertise to inform our decisions while maintaining the health and safety of our community to the best of our ability.
Resources
Skokie Department Of Public Health (COVID-19)
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