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Pray for peace
Attend a Middle East Prayer Vigil at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson Ave., Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Come pray for peace in the Middle East. For more information visit luthermemorialchicago.org.
Pancake Breakfast
Young Life's All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast takes place Saturday, Feb. 12, 8:30 –11 a.m. at Immanuel Covenant Church, 5310 N. Washtenaw Ave. (on Foster Ave. between California and Lincoln avenues). This is a fundraiser sponsored by Young Life on Chicago’s North Side to help city kids raise money for coming events and camping trips. Tickets are $5 per person and include pancakes, bacon, and a drink. For more information, contact Young Life Area Directors Dave and Beth Kanelos, (773) 327-5262 or email: ylchinside@msn.com.
Saint Luke Bach Cantata Series
The Bach Cantata Series at the Church of Saint Luke proceeds from the desire of the parish to share with Chicago music lovers its hospitable liturgical and musical setting as a natural home for these great choral works. The next free series takes place March 6, at 4 p.m. The church is located at 1500 W. Belmont Ave.
Professional soloists and instrumentalists join the Bach Choir of Saint Luke under the direction of Dr. Mark Bangert for presentations of selected cantatas in the context of sung Vespers.
Unique to these performances is attention to those details which enable these works: commissioned translations which assist the hearing of word-tone relationships; written commentary as a way to provide notice of the musical devices Bach employs; and attention to those hymns and texts which prompted the composition of these cantatas.
With the support of underwriters as well as patrons, friends and sponsors, the Church of Saint Luke is able to offer this concert series to the Chicago area without admission charges.
The church is wheelchair-accessible and free parking is available in the lot next to the church.
Community meetings on developments
Attend a community meeting sponsored by Ald. Gene Schulter, Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in Paul Revere Park, 2509 W. Irving Park Rd. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a zoning change for the property at 4157 N. Western Ave. This change will allow the construction of an all-residential building with three units and six parking spaces.
The property owner and his architect will be present to answer any questions. Attendance and input of those who own property nearby are extremely important in regards to this matter. A vote may be taken to determine the outcome so please bring proof of residency.
Another community meeting sponsored by Ald. Gene Schulter will take place Thursday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in Bethany Retirement Community, 4950 N. Ashland Ave., to discuss a proposed plan at 1701-09 W. Foster Ave. The developers plan to build two multi-family residential masonry buildings with six units each.
The developers and their architects will be present to answer any questions you might have. Attendance and input of those who own property nearby are extremely important in regards to this matter and a vote may be taken to determine the outcome. Please bring proof of residency.
If you have any questions, please contact Ald. Schulter at (773) 348-8400.
Emotional Intelligence
United Methodist Homes & Services presents "Emotional Intelligence: A different way to be smart." Dr. Lina Sasser will explain the concept of “Emotional Intelligence.” Emotional intelligence, sometimes called “the right smarts,” is the distinguishing factor that determines if we make lemonade when life hands us lemons, or if we instead spend our lives stuck in bitterness. Recent research has revealed that cognitive intelligence is not accurate in predicting success. In reality, success is determined more by emotional intelligence, which can be raised regardless of a person’s age or circumstances. This program will reveal how we can deal effectively with emotions, both of others and of ourselves, and use them to enrich our lives.
The event takes place Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Hartwell House, 5520 N. Paulina St., from 2 to 3 p.m. Seats are limited; please RSVP to (773) 275-2400. Refreshments will be served.
Temple Sholom Community
Mary Carroll, Community Education Specialist at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago, will speak before the Temple Sholom Jewish Community, Thursday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Temple Sholom JCC Center, 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr. Carroll will share her expertise on the workings of the MWRD.
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Popular musical at SSP
The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) are presenting a musical, Stephen Schwartz’s “Pippin," through March 13 at the Saint Sebastian Players’ theatre at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey Ave.
This long-popular musical chronicles the trials and tribulations of Prince Pippin, son of Charlemagne, as he experiences life through war, politics, lust and love in his quest for fulfillment. The show features the songs “Corner of the Sky,” “No Time at All,” “With You,” “Magic to Do” and “Spread a Little Sunshine.” For SSP's production, the cast will assume the roles of a troupe of commedia dell’arte (Italian stylized form of comedy) players who gather to tell Pippin’s story.
SSP’s 2004-2005 seasons concludes with William Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor” June 3-26.
Performances of “Pippin” are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Free parking is available in two lots. Tickets are $12, $5 for seniors and children under 12. Group rates also are available. For more information or tickets, call (773) 404-7922, visit members.aol.com/stsebplyrs or log on to ticketweb.com.
A Salute to Dramatic Arts
The Old Town Triangle Association presents “Love Letters,” a play by A. R. Gurney, starring Greta Baldwin, Joey Rotter, Heather Currie, and Andy Shaw. The production will take place in the Triangle Center on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m. The play is in two acts, and there will be a short intermission between Acts I and II, during which refreshments will be served. Childcare will be provided. A $5 donation is requested. The Triangle Center is located at 1763 N. North Park Ave.
Schumann Focus
The Chicago Chamber Musicians (CCM) presents its fourth subscription concert program of the 2004-2005 season Monday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., in DePaul University Concert Hall, 800 W. Belden Ave.
Tickets are $18-$36. For further information, tickets, or a brochure, call (312) 225-5226 (312-CALL-CCM). Discounts for students and seniors are available.
Etcetera: A Festival of Short Experimental Performance
Experimental Theatre Chicago presents its fourth festival of short experimental, progressive, and interdisciplinary performance. The festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 17-20, at the Spareroom, 2416 W. North Ave. Performances begin each night at 8 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $12. For reservations and information call (312) 388-7660. Visit experimentaltheatrechicago.org for a current schedule of events.
New exhibition
The Jean Albano Gallery will have a solo exhibition featuring new work by John Himmelfarb Feb. 11-March 26. The gallery will host a reception for the artist on Friday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 215 W. Superior St.
For further information, please contact Sarah Kaliski or Jen Lavender Thompson at (312) 440-0770.
Site Seeing: Chicago Films
Enjoy a screening of unique tourism films highlighting Chicago’s historical people, places and events on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26 and 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Chicago Cultural Center’s Chicago Rooms, 78 E. Washington St. For more information, call (312) 744-1424.
Northeast OWL to hear talk on proper use of prescription drugs, medical supplements
What happens when we take vitamins, herbal supplements, medical prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs, all at once or at various times? A local drug chain will send a pharmacist to a meeting of the Northeast Chapter OWL (Older Women’s League) at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Merlo Branch Library, 644 W. Belmont Ave., to talk about drug interactions and possible bad reactions to indiscriminate mixing of medications and vitamins.
OWL program chairman Sandi Silverman invites members and guests to bring a bag of medications or a list of what they regularly use to the program for a one-on-one consultation with the pharmacist. OWL meetings are open without charge to midlife and older women regardless of membership in the organization.
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