Do We Dare Squander Chicago's Great Architectural Heritage?
Do We Dare Squander Chicago's Great Architectural Heritage? a new, free exhibition, runs February 7th through May 9th 2008 at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 S. Michigan Avenue. A protest sign carried by photographer and preservationist Richard Nickel inspired the exhibition's title. Nickel's 1960 fight to save Adler & Sullivan's Garric Theater sparked the modern preservation moment. The exhibition focuses on three motivations behind the desire to preserve the built environment: to celebrate design, to foster identity, and to revitalize city life. For further information visit www.architecture.org or call 312.922.3432.
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The Anti-Cruelty Society's Bark in the Park!
All tails will be wagging at the 14th Annual Bark in the Park event benefiting The Anti-Cruelty Society. Walk by yourself, or bring your dog for this 5K walk in Lincoln Park at Montrose Harbor. The walk begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, with great activities to follow including: canine obstacle and agility courses, a 50/50 raffle, souvenir pictures, contests with prizes, family fun, free product samples and snacks, and also features Denise Zak, professional Animal Intuitive. On you Bark, get set and go register for Bark in the Park by calling 312.329.8726, or go to barkinthepark.org.
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Saint Sebastians Players Present "Fools"
The Saint Sebastian Players present "Fools" by Neil Simon, one of America's most popular playwrights. In a Ukrainian village cursed with stupidity, a doctor and his wife hire an outside teacher for their daughter. When he falls in love with his pupil, the teacher vows to break the town's curse. "Fools" runs April 25th-May 18th, at Saint Bonaventure, located at Diversey and Ashland in Chicago. Call 773.404.7922 or visit ticket web.com or hot tix.
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Boy Scouts host Scout-O-Rama
Come enjoy and learn more about the Scouting program at the Scout-O-Rama even hosted by Catingy, part of the McCormick Tribune Foundation team. Scout-O-Rama will showcase activities, history of scouting and the vast offering of Cantigny Park. The event will take place on Saturday May 10TH from 9 am to 4 pm at Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Tickets are available for $4.00 and the event is open to the public. For more details, contact Wade Elder or Nancy Loftus at 630.584.9250 or visit their website.
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Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice Garden Party Tickets
Fox Valley Hospice is proud to announce this year's Garden Party will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at the Q center in St. Charles. Sponsored by the Hoffer Foundation, EFS Foundation, Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Provena Mercy Medical Center, FONA International, The Cara Group and West Suburban Bank, the day will be filled with a silent auction, themed basket raffle, a performance by quick change artists David & Dania and a luncheon. Tickets are $60.00 each and will go on sale at 8:00 am on Tuesday April 15TH. To purchase tickets phone FVVH at 630.232.2233 or visit the FVVH office at 200 Whitfield Drive in Geneva.
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Civil War Days at Naper Settlement
Come to Civil War Days at Naper Settlement in downtown Naperville. Over 300 re-enactors create a living history encampment Saturday and Sunday 5/17 and 5/18. See an epic battle each day and meet the legend of the Civil War. Hear President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, talk strategy with the generals and learn about the Underground Railroad. For more information visit their website www.napersettlement.museum, where history comes to life!
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Prom for All Generations to Support Salvation Army Goden Diners Nutrition Progra
Did you attend your high school prom or did you stay home? Relive the magical moments of your teen years or get a chance to do it for the first time on Saturday May 17TH. The VFW in St. Charles is hosting this event to benefit the Salvation Army Golden Diners Nutrition Program. There will be live music, a catered meal and memories you'll cherish forever. Single tickets are $27.50 and couples can attend for $50.00. Each single ticket purchased will pay for ten senior meals. For more information or to purchase tickets, phone Barbara at 630.232.6676.
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Alternatives, Inc. 1st Annual 8k Run for Youth
The first annual "The Alternate Route - 8k Run for Youth" will be on Sunday, May 18th at Diversey Harbor starting at 8:30am. Just under five miles, the Run for Youth course has been USATF certified. This race is an excellent way to test late spring fitness, challenge yourself to a longer run and enjoy a morning with fellow runners. Registration is $35 on the day of. All runners will receive a t-shirt and goody bag; the first 250 to register will receive a tech shirt! To register visit www.alternativesyouth.org. Call 773.506.7474 or email race@alternativesyouth.org with any questions.
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Annual Cut-a-Thon for Missing & Exploited Children
Pivot Point International is sponsoring a Cut-a-Thon to raise moeny for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children on May 21st, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event will be held at Pivot Point's three Chicagoland campuses: in Evanston, Chicago and Bloomingdale. The total cost of the salon service will be donated to the center. For more information on the Cut-a-Thon, call 847.866.0500 Ext.7711 or visit www.pivot-point.com
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Options & Advocacy's Spring Luncheon Fundraiser
Options & Advocacy's Spring Luncheon Fundraiser and silent auction will be held at Walleye Grill at the Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley, IL 60142 on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. "Songs of a Woman's Life," a cabaret performance of laughter abd song can be enjoyed by those that attend. Tickets are $45 and seating is limited. For reservations, please contact Debby Eifert at 815.477.4720 Ext 221.
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The 9th Annual Axelson Center Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Voluntee
Register now for the 9th Annual Axelson Center Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers on May 13-14, 2008 at the Campus of North Park University in Chicago. The theme is "the power of connections" and will feature more than 40 regional and national speakers, including Andrea Nierenberg, president ot the Nierenberg Group, and Zoraida Sambolin, news anchor at NBC-5. Numerous workshops will be offered throughout the day covering topics such as "attracting and retaining quality staff" and "developing high-power boards." For the early-bird rate of $150, participants must register by April 2, 2008. For more information and to register, please visit www.northpark.edu/axelson, email axelson@northpark.edu or call 773.244.5799.
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Focus on a Cure Foundation for Parkinson's Third Annual Event with Drew Walker
Join Drew Walker at the "Picnic in the PARKinson's" event on Sunday May 18, 2008 at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL hosted by The Focus on a Cure Foundation for Parkinson's of Oswego. They aim to raise $30,000 to enable researchers to continue finding better treatments and ultimately a cure for Parkinson's disease. The Focus on a Cure Foundation for Parkinson's event will also raise community awareness for the needs of those living with Parkinson's.
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Park Lawn\'s Big Bikes, Big Hearts Motorcycle Run
Attention bikers, ride for charity this spring at Park Lawn’s Big Bikes, Big Hearts Motorcycle Run on Sunday, May 18th. Registration begins at 9:00 AM at Papa T’s located at 4660 West 147th Street in Midlothian. Everyone is invited to the post run party at CD & ME in Frankfort. Help individuals with developmental disabilities by riding the open road like you love to do. For more information, go to Parklawn.com or call 708-425-6867.
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Poker Run for Special Olympics
The Illinois Police Association Starved Rock Division is hosting a poker run for Special Olympics on May 17, 2008. Check-in will be at Bud's Tap located on 1511 E. Bluff, Marsielle, IL from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The 65 mile run will begin at 11 a.m. and end with dinner at Bud's. Door prizes will be awarded in addition to prizes for the winning hand, the winning points and the 50/50 raffle. For more information call Mark or Connie at 815.795.3754.
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Shelby Edwards Benefit II
The Elburn Leo Club along with the Sycamore Lions Club are sponsoring the Shelby Edwards Benefit II and the "All You Can Eat Spaghetti Lunch!" The benefit will be held on May 18, 2008 at Elburn Lions Park, 500 Filmore St, Elburn, IL. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and food will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost for adults is $10, children ages 3-11 yrs. old are $8.00 and children 2 and below are FREE! There will be a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle to help with Shelby's medical expenses. For further information, please contact Elburn Lions Park at 630.365.6315.
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21st Annual Little Angels Pledge Run
For the past 21 years, the Little Angels Pledge Run has tooled through Northern Illinois, raising money for children and young adults with severe disabilities and complex medical needs. The 100-mile pledge run will begin and end at the Harley Davidson in Woodstock on May 18, 2008. There will be food and beverage tents, door prizes, a bike raffle, entertainment and a bike show, among other fun festivities. Register now for the Little Angels Pledge Run by calling 847.741.1609 x100 or log onto www.littleangels.org.
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Developing Healthy Families!
A free 4 week dinner seminar for the family with Ray and Kay Swatkowski. The event is sponsored by Lighthouse Community Fellowship Church in Winthrop Harbor and is taking place May 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. Free childcare and dinner will be provided.To register, plase call 847.746.5110.
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The Theatre School at Depaul University presents "The Giver"
The Theatre Schools of Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences presents The Giver, based on the Newbery Award-winning book by Lois Lowry. When young Jonas is selected as the Receiver of Memories, he begins to learn the possibilities that a life full of choices can bring. Running April 1st through May 24th at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre. Reservations are recommended. Call 312.922.1999.
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Illinois Poison Prevention Month
Poisonings affect everyone. During Illinois Poison Prevention Month, the Illinois Poison Center reminds you to make your home safer from poisons. The IPC provides free poison prevention tips and treatment advice 24 hours a day via a toll-free hot line, 1.800.222.1222. Call today for free materials, including an IPC phone sticker, refrigerator magnet and more.
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Strawdog Theatre Presents "Old Town"
Strawdog Theatre concludes its 20th anniversary season with "Old Town," the world premiere musical about Chicago's political machine, running April 24th through May 31st, in Chicago's Lakeview. Its election night in Cook County and the back-room dealings of the Chicago political machine collide with the messy personal politics of one candidate's troubled family. Strawdog also offers free weekend late night shows. For tickets and discounts, contact 773.528.9696 or visit www.strawdog.org.
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25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival
The 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival will be held at beautiful Grant Park on June 5-8, 2008, with opening night headliners that honor the city's first blues festival, including a tribute to Muddy Waters. The festival has grown tremendously, and now features more than 90 performances on six stages with extended hours of 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Celebrating 25 years will be a memorable experience for people of all ages, with many exciting acts and programs featured, including: larger seating areas, a children's program, folk art from Misssissippi, and more! For more information, visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us or call 312.744.3315. For hotel information, visit www.choosechicago.com.
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Country Western Dance Lessons
Patrick Stamer (A.K.A "Country Pat") will be teaching country western dance at The Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL on Thursdays, June 19th and August 14th from 6-9 p.m. Music will be played by the "Silver Beams." Along with Country Pat will be sidekick Marianne Ronquillo. The event is free, you only pay for parking. For summer event schedules, go to the Botanic Garden web site at www.ohwow.org.
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Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
The 2nd Annual Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly "Walk in the Park," is a 3.5 mile event that invites people of all ages to celebrate long life Sunday, June 8th on Chicago's lakefront. Billed as a "stroll and roll for the young and old," Walk in the Park is the first outdoor fundraising event hosted by Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, Chicago Chapter. The 3.5 mile walk will begin at the south end of Lincoln Park near the corner of LaSalle and Stockton, proceed north along the lakefront path to Diversey Harbor, then south past the Conservatory and Zoo, and finally back to the Celebration of Life Start/Finish area. Walkers can expect a variety of routes to promote different levels of activity, including a short, paved fully accessible option for participants with strollers or impaired mobility or a 3.5 mile course for those looking for a challenge. The walk will end with a Celebration of Life picnic; walkers are encouraged to join the fun and bring elderly friends. For more information go to www.littlebrothers.org/chicago.
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Amber Alert Child Identification Event
Naperville Freemasons Euclie Lodge No. 65 in cooperation with the Illinois State Police Amber Alert Program invite you and your children, age 18 and younger, to participate in a comprehensive Child Identification Program on Staurday July 5, 2008 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Each child will have a still photo taken, participate in a brief interview that will be recorded and burned to a CD, and be fingerprinted by trained personnel. Materials and instructions will be provided to the parents or guardians for a DNA sample. ALL MATERIALS ARE GIVEN TO PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR SAFEKEEPING. NO COPIES ARE KEPT ON FILE.
The program is FREE to all. No appointments necesarry.
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\"Lyle, Lyle Crocodile\"
Lifeline Theatre presents the hit family musical from the children's book "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile," running June 13th through July 13th in Chicago's Rogers Park. "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, " follows the Primm family as they move into their new house...where they discover Lyle the crocodile in their bathtub! For tickets to this limited run, plus group discount and birthday party details, contact 773.761.4477 or Lifelinetheatre.com.
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8th Annual KidsOnStage Program
Lifeline Theatre's eighth annual KidsOnStage program presents three summer theatre camps for kids aged seven through 17, running July 14th through 25th at their Rogers Park Theatre. The two drama sessions emphasize self-esteem, artistry and teamwork, and culminate in one special performance for family and friends. The new design and technology session teaches theatrical design, construction and safety. Don't miss out by registering now at 773.761.4477 or Lifelinetheatre.com.
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Relay For Life - Lower Fox Valley
Join the American Caner Society's Relay For Life of Lower Fox Valley on June 13 & 14 at the Plano High School in Plano, IL. There will be food, live music, games to keep the overnight event hoppin! All money raised supports American Cancer Society programs and research. Contact LuAnne Scalley at (815) 354-3934 or visit the website.
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Tom O'Neill Jr. Together 4 "T" Benefit
The Tom O'Neill Jr. Together 4 "T" Benefit will be held from 3:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. on June 14, 2008 at 115 Bourbon St. located in Merrionette Park. Tom "T" O'Neill Jr. is a lifelong resident of Tinley Park. He is a graduate of Helen Keller Elementary, Grissom Jr. High, and Andrew High School (1988). In January of 2004, Tom was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Due to the location of the tumor, he had to undergo the most radical of surgeries to remove the mass. This caused his pituitary gland to shut down, and as a result he will be on medication the rest of his life. Join "T's" family and friends as they raise funds to help "T's" family pay for medical bills. Thank you in advance for your help. "We're in this TOGETHER 4 T".
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Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts
The Custer's Last Stand is now accepting arts and crafts exhibitors and food vendor applications for its 2008 festival of the arts. It runs June 21st and 22nd from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. Custer's Last Stand features 350 nationally acclaimed artists, craftspeople and antique dealers. It serves up food from 28 restaurateurs, showcases entertainment on three different stages and supporst a local business sidewalk sale. The Custer Fair has been voted the best art fair twice by NorthShore Magazine and it is an inaugural inductee into the Illinois Festival Hall of Fame. The Custer Fair is located in the Evanston Main Street Station Shopping District. For and application call: 847.328.2204, email: application@custerfair.com, write to: Custer's Last Stand, P.O. Box 6013, Evanston, IL. 60204-6013, or apply online: www.custerfair.com.
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"Alice in Wonderland"
Chicago Kids Company, Theatre for Children, presents a musical version of "Alice in Wonderland," running May 21st through August 22nd, at the Beverly Arts Center on Chicago's south side. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole where she meets the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and March Hare, The Queen of Hearts, and many more crazy characters! For tickets and group discounts, call 773.205.9600 or visit Chicagokidscompany.com
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"Jack and the Beanstalk"
Chicago Kids Company presents a musical version of "Jack and the Beanstalk," from April 24th through August 23rd, at the Stahl Family Theatre in Saint Patrick Arts Center on Chicago's west side, and the WIlmette Theatre just north of the city. Watch the Beanstalk grow on stage, and sing along with Jack and his dancing Spanish Cow! For tickets and group discounts, call 773.205.9600 or visit Chicagokidscompany.com.
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