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Explosives, aerial bombing & military ethics
Pictured are Greg Allen and Donovan Sherman in "A Child's History of Bombing," playing at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Ave., Feb. 2-March 11, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. For tickets, call (773) 275-5255 or visit www.neofuturists.org. |
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Lake View * Lincoln Square * Ravenswood * Uptown
New voting system
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners will conduct a demonstration of its new dual voting system at various senior sites. Voters will use the system for the first time in the March 21 Primary Election. The demonstration will be held: Jan. 26, 10 a.m., Central West Region Senior Center, 2102 W. Ogden Ave.; Jan. 27, 9 a.m., Northwest Region Senior Center, 3160 N. Milwaukee Ave.; and Jan. 27, 9:15 a.m., Northeast (Levy) Senior Center, 2019 W. Lawrence Ave. For more information, call Tom Leach at (312) 269-7857.
Philosophy and food
The Seekers will hold a dialogue on "The Imagination in Artworks" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Ann Sather Restaurant, 909 W. Belmont Ave. For more information, please call Bob Lichtenbert at (773) 477-1744. Visit www.collegeofcomplexes.org (link: philosophy group).
ESL classes
The Albany Park Community Center, 3403 W. Lawrence Ave., has immediate openings for individuals who wish to take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in the afternoon. Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED preparation classes are also available for evening students. Classes are free of charge and open to the public. For more information, call (773) 509-5650.
Sacred Heart honors surgeons
Sacred Heart Schools has announced the recipients of the Third Annual Sacred Heart Schools Goal Award: Dr. Carl L. Backer and Dr. Constantine Mavroudis of Children’s Memorial Hospital. The Awards will be presented at L’Esprit de Sacre Coeur, a benefit dinner-dance on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Aragon Ballroom.
Q/A Open House & Tour
To celebrate Catholic Schools Week, the public is cordially invited to an Open House and Informational Tour of the Queen of Angels School, 4520 N. Western Ave., on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., with coffee to follow. This is a special invitation for new families so they can familiarize themselves with the facilities and programs offered. An Open House for the staff and students in attendance then follows from 10:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.
Queen of Angels offers programs for children from Preschool through 8th grade. Students develop sound academic skills, critical thinking skills, and an ability to learn independently and cooperatively through a rich academic curriculum. For more information, call the Queen of Angels School Office at (773) 769-4211 or visit www.queenofangelschicago.org.
'Karaoke for a Cure'
The Associates Board of the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation invites you to "Karaoke for a Cure" on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Goose Island, 3535 N. Clark St. Rock out to your favorites with a live band and enjoy a full open bar. Also, get there early to take part in the "best rock star of the night" contest, as the winner will take home a cash prize. There is a $50 cover at the door. For advance registration, visit www.uccrfassociates.org for advance registration. All proceeds will be donated to the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation.
$5 food fest
Warm your body, soul and spirits at Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church's first annual "All You Can Eat For $5" Chili Fest, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The Church is located at 4511 N. Hermitage Ave. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (773) 561-2610.
See teachers,students, staff in action
Visit a Catholic Schools Week Open House on Sunday, Jan. 29, beginning promptly after 10 a.m. Mass, at St. Benedict's Elementary School, 3920 N. Leavitt St. Meet with the principal, Rachel Gemo, and tour the elementary school. The teachers will be hosting presentations in their classrooms to give you a first-hand view of the school. There will be another open house during the school day on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact (773) 463-6797.
Bowl-a-thon to help Lawrence Hall
Lawrence Hall Youth Services (LHYS), one of Illinois' most prominent child welfare agencies, will hold its second annual Bowl-a-thon to raise awareness of Lawrence Hall's impact and services. The date is Monday, Feb. 6, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and the location is 10 PIN, 330 N. State St. The Entry Fee is $100 per individual or $500 per team of five. (This includes lane fees, shoe rental, food and beverages.)
Lawrence Hall Youth Services is a child welfare agency that treats, educates and provides a home for severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children who have no place else to turn. Lawrence Hall is daily working with over 500 boys and girls through a Therapeutic Day School, Residential Treatment Program, foster care, and Supervised Independent Living Program.
Please contact T. Sulek at (312) 456-2497 or tsulek@lawrenceahall.org for more information about attending the event. |
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Balladeer Paddy Reilly will return to the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. With his rich baritone voice, Reilly is known for such number one hits as "The Fields of Athenry" and "The Town I Loved So Well." General admission tickets are $15 for IAHC members and $20 for the general public; call (773) 282-7035, ext. 10, or visit www.abbeypub.com. |
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Gold Coast * Lincoln Park * Loop * Near North
Joffrey Ballet: 'Romeo and Juliet'
The Joffrey Ballet will present John Cranko’s spellbinding, full evening "Romeo and Juliet," featuring the rich score by Sergei Prokofiev, in nine performances only, Feb. 15-26 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Pkwy. For the third season, live orchestral accompaniment will be provided by the Chicago Sinfonietta (the official orchestra of The Joffrey Ballet), under the baton of the Joffrey’s music director and principal conductor, Dr. Leslie B. Dunner.
Cranko’s "Romeo and Juliet" is one of Joffrey Ballet’s most romantic and sumptuous productions, capturing every detail of the play from its regal masked ball to the harsh clang of mortal swordplay. The vividly etched characters, breathtaking choreography and unforgettable pageantry bring this tragedy to life. The magnificent original Jurgen Rose sets and costumes enhance the action of the ballet while complementing the choreography.
For tickets ($15-$125), call (312) 902-1500 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Groups of 10 or more should call (312) 739-0120, ext. 1037. There will be special $15 college and graduate student “rush” tickets available an hour before curtain for any remaining tickets. For more information on the 2005-2006 Joffrey Ballet Season, please call (312) 386-8905 or visit www.joffrey.com.
Free concert
Attend an orchestra concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, in Preston Bradley Hall in the Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Musical selections will include Mahler’s "Symphony No. 5 in C# Minor." For more information, call (312) 341-1521.
Romantic winter gala
The 11th annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance will be held Friday, Feb. 3, at the Drake Hotel to benefit the Children’s Medical Research Foundation.
This premier event begins at 7 p.m. and features a Champagne cocktail reception, a 4-course dinner in the Gold Coast Room, dancing to the music of the Michael Lerich Orchestra, and a silent auction. Attire is black tie optional. Tickets are $200 per person; call (708) 784-0631.
The Children’s Medical Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organization inspired by hometown sweetheart Kirby Wilson of Western Springs. Proceeds from the Sweetheart Dinner Dance will support and expand medical research seeking a cure for San Filippo Syndrome and other children’s neuro-genetic disorders.
Performance art
Marc Bamuthi Joseph performs "Word Becomes Flesh" on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 2, 3, and 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the MCA Theater, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Performance tickets are $22, or $18 for MCA members; call (312) 397-4010 or visit www.mcachicago.org. Joseph will give a post-show talk on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Luther College Nordic Choir
The 72-member Luther College Nordic Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Orchestra Hall, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets are $15-$25 for reserved seating; call (312) 294-3000. Tickets will also be sold at the door. The concert will showcase a variety of sacred works, both a cappella and accompanied selections, featuring Hassler, Randall Thompson, Vaughan Williams, Gretchaninoff, Stroope, Tschesnokoff, and Moses Hogan.
Chicago Financial Advisors
On Feb. 8, Chicago Financial Advertisers (CFA) will meet at Maggiano’s, 111 W. Grand Ave. The schedule is: 11:30 a.m. cocktails (cash bar); noon-1:45 p.m. lunch and presentation. Jennifer Tescher, Director of the Center for Financial Services Innovation, will speak about the opportunities to be found in the Chicagoland area market to provide services to "underbanked" customers. The cost is members: $40; non-members: $50; students: $30. Contact Sandra Beauford at (312) 461-6691 or sandra.beauford@harrisbank.com. Visit www.chicagofinancialadvertisers.org.
Ethics & politics
The Philosophical Forces Hit Squad will dialogue to act on "Getting Ethics into Politics," from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 1. The location is the Hollywood Grille, 1601 W. North Ave. For more information, please contact Bob Lichtenbert at (773) 477-1744.
Center for Older Adults
The Center for Older Adults (COA) will mix live hot jazz with a cool ice cream social for its Winter Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in Anderson Hall at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St. Retired men and women are invited to come and learn about the center’s program of adult education and exercise. Jazz pianist Willie Picken will be the guest artist at this free event. The center’s membership is open to persons of various faiths.
Midyear memberships will be offered to new comers at the discounted price of $100 for individuals and $150 for couples to cover the program, offered Monday through Friday from February through August.
Classes are held in arts and modern life, history, French and Spanish conversation, drawing and watercolor painting, and computer instruction. Day trips to theatres, museums and other points of interest are offered. For information, call Denise at (312) 981-3387. |
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