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Toward independence, opportunity
Mayor Richard M. Daley helped cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Leland Apartments, 1207 W. Leland Ave., recently. Out of 137 rehabilitated units, 50 units are dedicated to homeless and mentally challenged individuals, providing them supportive services to include case management, psychiatric assistance and other onsite social services to meet their specific needs. "Permanent supportive housing is a critical step in helping people at risk of homelessness find stability so that they can access employment services, health care and mental health and addiction assistance," he said.
Pictured from left are Ellen Sahli, Mayor's Liaison on Homelessness and Supportive Housing; Andy Geer, Heartland Housing; Ald. Ray Suarez (31st); Ald. Helen Shiller (46th); Mayor Daley; Suellen Long, Bridgeview Bank; Joyce Dugan, UpCorp; Ald. Mary Ann Smith (48th); and an unknown person from Heartland. |
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Lake View * Lincoln Square * Ravenswood * Uptown
Irish School at IAHC
The first Irish School in the Chicago area will resume classes at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., this January.
On Saturday mornings, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, children will have fun learning about Irish heritage, customs, language, art and music, through drama, story telling, crafts and games. Classes are geared for children aged 6-14.
The winter session begins on Jan. 7 and runs through Feb. 11, and the spring session is from Feb. 18 to April 1.
This year's curriculum for the younger students, aged 6-10, will focus on Irish holidays and festivals, such as Samhain (Sow-en) in the fall. The remaining sessions will focus on Irish folk and fairy tales. The Teen Arts Club will study Irish people and their involvement in the arts, politics and the media. They will also study contemporary Irish poets and write poetry of their own.
For information on class prices and to register children, call the Irish American Heritage Center, (773) 282-7035,
ext. 10.
'Glory of Living'
Profiles Theatre will extend its critically acclaimed production of Rebecca Gilman's award-winning drama, "The Glory of Living," through Feb. 18 at the Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The show traces the journey of a teenage girl who runs away with an ex-convict only to be drawn into a world of lost innocence and murder. Performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. There will be no performances on Dec. 24, 25, or 31, or Jan. 1. Tickets are $22 on Fridays and Saturdays, and $18 on Sundays. Students and senior citizens receive a $5 discount; group rates are also available. Paid parking is conveniently located near the theatre. Reservations are recommended; call (773) 549-1815, or visit www.profilestheatre.org. This play contains strong language, sexual situations, and nudity.
Story of war & loss
Inspired by George Buchner’s unfinished masterpiece, "Woyzeck," the LIDA Project reinterprets the story of a young solider returning from the horrors of war. Reality bends in the unsteady world of this soldier’s mind as he grapples with a society in which he no longer belongs.
The Chicago premiere of "The Anonymous Mr. W" is presented at Stage Left Theatre Company, 3408 N. Sheffield, Dec. 16-18. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for evening, $18 for matinees; visit www.lida.org or call (303) 282-0466. |
| photo by Antonio Dickey, City of Chicago
Funds for United Negro College Fund
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor's Benefit Reception on Dec. 7 honored the work done by the UNCF over the years as well as the relief effort for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina by the City of Chicago. Mayor Richard M. Daley joined, from left, WGN anchor Merri Dee; UNCF Midwest Region Vice President Woodie T. White; NBC-5 anchor Warner Saunders; UNCF Chicago Area Development Director Jann Honore; and Fire Commissioner Cortez Trotter, at Soldier Field Stadium, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive. Mayor Daley and Commissioner Trotter presented a check to the UNCF. |
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Gold Coast * Lincoln Park * Loop * Near North
Exhibit at Fine Arts Building
The Fine Arts Building Gallery, 410 S. Michigan Ave., will be presenting the 14th annual Fine Arts Building Group Exhibition, a sampling of work produced by the resident artists as well as members of the Gallery. This show, featuring the work of 46 artists, will open on Friday, Jan. 6, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. See a broad cross-section of contemporary artistic expression in Chicago in a venue that is itself a famous Chicago tradition. For more information, call (312)
913-0537.
Contemporary art
Judy A Saslow Gallery of Global Outsider and Contemporary Art, 300 W. Superior St., will present Fresh Faces: Five Contemporary Artists, Jan. 6-Feb. 11. An opening reception will be Friday, Jan. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Michael Brieger's paintings are known for his intricate method of shading. Philip Stein makes photo and mixed media constructions using many different photographs of the same thing; mixing orientations and viewpoints of the objects creates exciting results. Fort Guerin combines images and stream of consciousness text to create uniquely beautiful, sad and humorous drawings and paintings on wood.
Emmett Kerrigan will show a new body of work inspired by top-like forms that he makes by hand. After assembling groups of these "tops" he creates paintings from the designs they generate. Blair Thornley is an award winning illustrator and painter. Her exquisite use of color and whimsical subject matter are the trademarks of her stylish new paintings. Call (312) 943-0530 or visit www.jsaslowgallery.com. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Holy Trinity HS entrance exam
The entrance exam required of incoming ninth graders will be held at Holy Trinity High School, 1443 W. Division St., at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Students should bring two #2 pencils and a $25 testing fee (cash or check made payable to Holy Trinity High School). Students may also bring copies of their seventh and eighth grade report cards and standardized test scores. Students who take the exam at Holy Trinity and test at or above the 85th percentile will automatically receive a $2,500 academic scholarship to Holy Trinity.
The school is accessible by public transportation including the CTA Blue Line el train (Division stop), and the Ashland Avenue and Division Street bus lines. Holy Trinity is a coed, private, Catholic high school sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross. For more information, contact Melinda Stratman at (773) 278-4212, ext. 3023, or mstratman@holytrinity-hs.org.
Winter Social
Wicker Park Committee's Winter Social will be held at Thyme Cafe, 1540 N. Milwaukee Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. There will be snacks and a cash bar. Everyone is welcome.
Abortion awareness
Consider abortion from the perspective of those who have personally experienced it. The Silent No More Awareness Campaign is holding a local event at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle Dr., to bring women and men together to share the emotional, spiritual and physical consequences they have lived with after their abortion. For more information, contact Renee Scrivano,
Illinois Coordinator, at purplelatte@hotmail.com
or visit www.SilentNoMoreAwareness.org.
Bike Advisory Council
Hear city planners and Chicago policy makers discuss bike plans for the city from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting. The meeting takes place at 30 N. LaSalle St., 32nd floor conference room. For more information, contact Ben Gomberg at (312) 744-8093.
Annual bagel ride
The Chicago Cycling Club holds its Annual Bagel Ride on Sunday, Dec. 25. The starting time is 10 a.m. at the Waveland Clock Tower on the Lakefront Trail. The ride is about 10 miles, and travels at a pace of 10 to 14 mph. The group will meet and decide how far to go based on the weather. Membership is not required, but riders are asked to wear a helmet. For more information, contact Kathy Schubert at (773) 248-5499 or kangarookathy@yahoo.com.
Take control of your health
Studies show that at least two-thirds of cancer deaths can be prevented by: maintaining a healthy weight, getting plenty of physical activity, eating healthy foods, not using tobacco products, avoiding midday sun, and protecting skin from the sun with a hat, shirt, and sunscreen. Treatment is most successful when cancer is detected early. Please see your doctor for appropriate cancer screening tests. For more information, contact the American Cancer Society any time, day or night, at (800) ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org. |
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