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| Elizabeth Buccheri, Sylvia Wang as duo pianists
Two celebrated pianists and long-time collaborators and friends, Elizabeth Buccheri (left) and Sylvia Wang, will perform Friday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. in North Park University’s Anderson Chapel, 3225 W. Foster Ave. Wang and Buccheri will pay tribute to musical greats both contemporary and classical as they perform "Liana’s Song" by David Burge, "Sonata for Two Pianos" by Igor Stravinsky, and "Hallelujah Junction" by John Adams. Tickets are $15 general admission; $10 North Park faculty and staff, seniors, non-North Park students, and the disabled; free for North Park students with ID. For more information, call (773) 244-5625. |
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Lake View • Lincoln Square • Ravenswood • Uptown
Lawrence Hall Spring Luncheon
"Views from the Hall," featuring Mike Krzyzewski — "Coach K" — Duke University's Head Basketball Coach, will be Wednesday, May 4, at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel, 200 N. Columbus Dr. Single tickets are $175. For more information on the organization, visit www.lawrencehall.org. Call (312) 456-2497 or email tsulek@lawrencehall.org for tickets.
Bingo Fun on Mondays
Bring your Bingo Buddies to the Queen of Angels Guild Hall at 4416 N. Western Ave every Monday. Doors open at 5 p.m., and an Early Bird game starts at 6:45 p.m. The first game begins at 7 p.m. Dabber Card Books are available at $10 for 12 cards. There is $2,250 in Bingo Game Prizes guaranteed. The entire facility is now non-smoking, but to accommodate smokers two breaks are provided so they can go outside and enjoy their cigarettes. For more information, call Queen of Angels Parish Office at (773) 539-7730.
Bach Cantata Series
The Bach Cantata Series at the Church of Saint Luke was created to share with local music lovers the Church's hospitable liturgical and musical setting as a natural home for these great choral works. The next in the free series takes place Sunday, May 15, at 10:30 a.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. The church is wheelchair accessible and free parking is available in the adjoining lot.
CAPS Beat 1911
All concerned citizens residing between Lawrence and Montrose avenues and Damen Ave. and the river are invited to attend the next Beat 1911 Meeting on Tuesday, April 26, on the sixth floor at Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose Ave., at 7 p.m. If you have observed any criminal, drug or gang activity in your area, Beat Meetings give you the opportunity to express your concerns. At each Beat Meeting, a free raffle of a crime prevention device is held, and light refreshments are served. For more information, call (312) 744-5574.
CAPS Partnership Day
The Chicago Police Department 19th District (Belmont Station) invites the public to celebrate the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) Youth Forum and Partnership Day on Friday, April 29, 3 to 6 p.m. in Hamlin Park, 3055 N. Hoyne Ave. Scheduled activities include a Youth Forum featuring Daniel A. Cotter Boys & Girls Club, Young Life, the Park District, and the State's Attorney’s Office; youth raffle; clowns and face painting; crime prevention information; CAPS tee shirts for all participants; Community networking; and basketball-volleyball. Food and drinks will be provided. For more information, call the 19th District Community Policing Office at (312) 744-5574.
At Luther Memorial
On Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. Rogers Park and Humboldt Park Chicago Children's Choirs, along with the Children's Choir of Door County, will present a concert at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson Ave. Also, the church will have its annual Friendship Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 1; the Children's Choir of Door County will sing. The Legacy Brunch follows the worship service. The public is welcome at both events. For more information, call
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| Moery joins Harrington College of Design
Kathryn Moery recently joined the Harrington College of Design as the executive director of academic services. She is responsible for overseeing the registrar, student services and academic advising areas. Prior to joining Harrington, Moery worked as the dean of academic services at DeVry University. Moery serves on the board of advisors for Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago, and the Family Resource Center on Disabilities, Chicago.
Located at 200 W. Madison St., Harrington is a four-year college that offers flexible scheduling for a bachelor of fine arts degree in interior design, an associate of applied science degree in interior design or digital photography, a professional interior design diploma, and a kitchen and bath certificate program. |
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Gold Coast • Lincoln Park • Loop • Near North
Classical Symphony Orchestra
The Classical Symphony Orchestra of Chicago will present a free concert Sunday, April 24, at 3 p.m., with Music Director Joseph Glymph playing violin in Haydn's "Duet No. 1 in E Major." The concert will take place in Classical Symphony Hall, 218 S. Wabash Ave., second floor. Enjoy Mozart's "String Quartet No. 7 in G Major." For more information, call (312) 341-1521.
Surreal swimmers
Jean Albano gallery offers a solo exhibition of new paintings by Luciana Abait, an Argentinean native, April 22 - May 28. The gallery will host a reception for the artist on Friday, April 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 215 W. Superior St. Abait's paintings explore themes of presence and absence through architectural landscapes found underwater in swimming pools. Swimmers are presented as anonymous simple beings, insect-like, moving across vast liquid masses. Light creates surreal and theatrical atmospheres. For more information, please contact Sarah Kaliski or Jen Lavender-Thompson at (312) 440-0770.
Writing Family History
Learn how to compile a family history that you can share with others. Mike Karsen is a professional genealogy speaker and instructor who speaks locally and nationally. He is on the faculty of the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. He’ll speak in Newberry Library-Fellows Lounge, 60 W. Walton St., Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m.
The meetings of the Chicago Genealogical Society are free and open to the public. Reduced rate parking is available at 100 Chestnut - $8 for six hours with validated ticket. For more information, visit www.chgogs.org.
Employment Law
Were you wrongfully terminated? An upcoming free "Law at the Library" seminar entitled "Employment Law" will show you how to protect your legal rights. It will be led by a local attorney who will give an overview of current employment law followed by a question and answer session.
The "Employment Law" seminar will be held at Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., on Monday, April 25, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Reservations are not required.
Upcoming "Law at the Library" topics include estate planning, in May, and Starting a Small Business, in June. For more information, call the Chicago Bar Association Office of Public Affairs at (312) 554-2010.
Child Care Business Expo
The seventh annual Child Care Business Expo, a one-day event for new and existing home-based and center-based child care entrepreneurs on child care business issues, will be held on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave. Registration, which includes all workshops and materials, a continental breakfast, and lunch, is $35 before May 7 and $50 thereafter. For more information, contact the Women's Business Development Corporation at (312) 853-3477, ext. 29, or log onto www.wbdc.org.
Peace & Diversity Art Auction
At the Chicago Historical Society, Clark and North Ave., the Albany Park Community Center will sponsor a city-wide art auction on Thursday, May 12, at 6 p.m. The theme of the event is peace, unity and diversity. It will feature 300 pieces of art from youth and adults including drawings, paintings, sculpture and photography donated by a diverse, multicultural group of artists. A silent auction and party will kick off the event; the evening will conclude with a live auction highlighting 10 top works of art.
The event is open to the general public. Admission is $10 per person in advance and $12 at the door. Wine and cheese will be served. For advance ticket purchase and more information, contact Joan LePontois, (773) 583-9902, ext. 114.
Public Policy Breakfast Forum
The City Club of Chicago welcomes Congressman Danny K. Davis on Monday, May 9, for a Public Policy Breakfast. Congressman Davis will discuss why the voters of Illinois should support his Treatment on Demand referendum. The event takes place Monday, May 9, 7:30 a.m. reception, 8 a.m. breakfast, at Maggiano's Banquets, 111 W. grand Ave. To RSVP, call (312) 565-6500 or visit www.cityclub-chicago.com. Please make checks payable to City Club of Chicago. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. |
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