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Saturday, November 07, 2009
Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories (Category)
The Paramount Theatre is pleased to present the highly thought-provoking documentary film entitled Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories at the Copley Theatre, in the North Island Center, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, February 15 @ 7:30 pm. Award winning filmaker Mike Sily will be available for a question and answer session following the showing of the film.
Saint Sebastian Players Present Tribute (Play)
The Saint Sebastian Players present Tribute by Bernard Slade February 15-March 9. Call 773.404.7922 or visit www.ticketweb.com.
Our World at War: Photojournalism Beyond the Frontlines (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Loyola University (51 East Pearson)
Attend this free photo exhibit at the Loyola University Chicago School of Communication. Witness the emotional impact of war through the lenses of award-winning photojournalists Ron Haviv, Antonin Kratochvil, Christopher Morris, James Nachtwey and Franco Pagetti. This exhibit is hosted by the Greater Chicago Red Cross, presented by the International Committee of the Red Cross, in collaboration with VII Photo Agency and the Newseum.
Little Builders Exhibition arrives at Kohl Children’s Museum (Museum)
Time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Kohl Children's Museum
“Construction” starts at Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 with the arrival of the Little Builders exhibition. Aimed at teaching children the ropes of a builder’s world, the new science exhibition uses interactive activities and construction scenarios to teach children about building. Little Builders encourages children to use the tools offered in their own unique way, giving them the chance to grow creatively and allowing them to personalize their experience. As part of the Little Builders exhibition, children are given the opportunity to dress in a hard hat and orange safety vest before entering the exhibit. For added fun and a more genuine role-playing experience, children are also given a push cart and orange cones to use during their time in the exhibit. The exhibition closes Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010.
Parent University (Meeting)
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Flourish
Confused and overwhelmed on how to plan for the future? Get answers to your financial planning questions. Tom Atkinson, Financial Services Consultant from Country Financial will provide an overview on topics, such as insurance, retirement planning, education planning, investment management and annuities.• Financial Planning for Your FamilySaturday, November 7, 2009, 10:30 am - NoonFlourish Studios, 3020 N. LincolnChicago, Illinois 60657Free to members
16th SOFA CHICAGO 2009 (Arts and Crafts)
Time: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Location: Navy Pier Festival Hall
Celebrating its 16th year, SOFA CHICAGO 2009, the critically acclaimed Sculpture Objects & Functional Art Fair, returns to Navy Pier's Festival Hall (600 E. Grand Avenue) Nov. 6 - 8 to present masterworks from top international galleries and dealers. The Chicago fair will also feature special exhibits by renowned museums, universities and arts organizations, as well an extensive lecture series, all included in the admission price. Debuting this year is SOLO at SOFA, dedicated spaces on the show floor featuring cutting-edge installations by individual artists outside of the more formal structure of the representing gallery's exhibit booth.
Half Acre Brewery's Charitable Chili Cook Off (Charity Event)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 2010 W. Carroll
Join Half Acre Brewery, The Chicagoist, and Nice Cream for an evening of great homemade chili, local beer, and handpacked ice cream!There’s more! Team entries have two chances to win! A team of judges that includes executive chefs from Rodan and Bite Cafe will award the winner a spotlighted feature of their chili in popular blog The Chicagoist! There will also be People’s Choice awards to win pieces inspired by Southwestern themes made by Arts of Life artists!Entries for the chili cook off should have at least a crock pot of chili. We’ll provide the space and outlets to keep it warm, while you supply the chili in the ways you want to serve it. Team entries are $20 while sponsorship opportunities for businesses and nonprofits are available too. All donations are tax deductible.$10 at the door – all participants get as much chili, Half Acre beer, and Nice Cream Fall Flavors handpacked ice cream that they can handle (while supplies last, of course!)
ST. MICHAEL'S LAS VEGAS NIGHT (Fundraiser)
Time: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: 16 WILHELM, SCHERERVILLE,IN.
DONATION $15 INCLUDES AYCE CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE BUFFET PLUS BEER,WINE AND POP ALLEVENING. GAMES ARE BLACKJACK, POKER, 3 CARD POKER, LET IT RIDE,CARRIBEAN STUD, MONEYWHEEL, ROULETTE, TIOS 50/50 AND MUCH MORE.
4th Annual Rebecca's Dream Gala (Charity Event)
Time: 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Chicago Cultural Center
Gail and Norman Cutler, Susan and Brett Cutler, and Susan and Harlan Haimes, co-chairs of Rebecca’s Dream, have announced that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition star Paige Hemmis will be honored at the 4th Annual Rebecca’s Dream Gala, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington Street. The event will draw hundreds of VIP guests together to raise awareness and critical funds for the Rebecca Lynn Cutler Legacy of Life Foundation whose mission is to foster awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases, and its investment in the mission of the national mental health agency the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA).
A Tribute to the Motown Greats (Concert)
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University
In celebration of Governors State University’s (GSU) 40th anniversary, The Center at GSU (1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484) proudly presents V. Holmes Productions’ “A Tribute to the Motown Greats” Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The music, style and fun of the 1960s comes to GSU for an evening when the audience can renew acquaintances, make new friends, let their hair down and dance the night away. “A Tribute to the Motown Greats” offers GSU alumni and the general public the opportunity to take a trip back in time when Motown was king as talented Chicagoland vocalists perform classic hits from an era when rhythm and blues rocked the house and there was dancing in the streets. Show tickets are $23 - $43. $50 celebration tickets that include a pre-show reception, show ticket and post-show party with the cast featuring a DJ and dancing are available by calling GSU alumni relations at (708) 534-4128.
Dee Dee Bridgewater as "Lady Day" (Music)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: McAninch Arts Center
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen EllynTickets: $46/44/36Call the MAC Ticket Office aat (630) 942-4000
River North Chicago Dance Company Fall Engagement (Dance Performance)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: The Harris Theater
The 20th anniversary season opens with a world premiere by Artistic Director, Frank Chaves, and, a new twist on the Company's classic signature piece, "Reality of a Dreamer", re-envisioned by Co-Artistic Director Emerita, Sherry Zunker. Last season’s hit "Uhuru" by Company member Monique Haley will return to the stage, along with other repertoire favorites including the colorful full ensemble piece "Habaneras, the Music of Cuba". The Company will perform at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance on Saturday, November 7 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $30 - $65. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 312.234.7777 or visit www.harristheaterchicago.org.
Greg Behrendt And Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt: “So You Think You Want To Be In Love?” (Comedy)
Time: 8:00 PMLocation: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Co-author of The New York Times Best Seller “He’s Just Not That Into You” (which was also made into a block-buster movie) and consultant to HBO’s "Sex and the City," Greg Behrendt shares rip-roaring stories for anyone negotiating – or sometimes drowning in – the treacherous waters of romantic relationships. Wife and writing partner Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt joins him for a hilarious night of straight talk and tough love. Performance Schedule:Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.Tickets: $45Event and Ticket Web site:http://www. northshorecenter.orgTicket Phone Number:847-673-6300; Groups of 15 or more, call GroupTix at 877-4-GRP-TIX (877-447-7849).
