Centre East, at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, is giving budget conscious holiday shoppers a special treat with its first ever Black Friday Sale. Beginning 10 a.m. on the busiest shopping day of the year, Fri., Nov. 27, anyone who uses code FRIDAY when purchasing single tickets will receive a 20% discount off regular ticket price for the 17 events remaining in the 2009-2010 season. Read more »
As you recover from the post-turkey shopping melee this coming weekend, think about going out to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie to see Cirque Le Masque, an amazing acrobatic circus!
With death defying feats, spectacular effects and performers seemingly oblivious to the forces of gravity, Cirque Le Masque is filled with non-stop excitement for the whole family! What a great way get away from the in-laws and out of the house!
To get this special offer of 4 tickets for $99, use code 4PACK online at northshorecenter.org or call 847.673.6300. Some restrictions apply, contact the box office for full details.
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Shernett Swaby designs will be available in the Indie Designer Market at the Modern Vintage Holiday Market
The third annual Modern Vintage Holiday Market features the “best of the best” of the Randolph Street Market Festival, including dealers from the Chicago Antique Market and the Indie Designer Fashion Market. Plumbers Hall will be filled to the brim with antiques, fashion, jewelry, art, decorative objects, house wares, furniture and more from 75 vendors. Shoppers will discover fabulous keepsakes, gifts and home décor at this unique and beautifully-crafted mix of smartly priced vintage and modern goods.
Saturday, Nov. 21 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: $10 ($8 in advance online); Student admission with valid ID: $5; Children under 12: free. Free parking and free gift wrapping!
The SAIC Holiday Art Sale features more than 120 student designers
This weekend you can also purchase original artwork from the next generation of immensely talented student artists and designers. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago hosts its 21st Annual Holiday Art Sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the MacLean Center Ballroom (112 S. Michigan Avenue). Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts: photographs, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, prints and drawings, jewelry, fashion accessories and handmade paper designs. Admission is totally FREE and for more details you can call (312) 629-6880.
Olympia Dukakis to be special guest at American Blues Theater Benefit
Next Monday Olympia Dukakis will be in Chicago!
Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis will be the special guest at American Blues Theater’s “The Rebirth of Blues Benefit,” Monday, Nov. 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgeview Bank, 4753 N. Broadway. The acclaimed theater company kicks off its 24th season with this awesome party….and you can be there!
Tickets are $75 ($125 VIP tickets include a 5:30 p.m. private reception with Dukakis). Parking is available adjacent to the bank and is complimentary. For tickets, call 312.725.4ABT or visit americanbluestheater.com.
Adrian Dunn and Hoperaworld present “Hopera: A Fallen Hero,” a not-to-be-missed hip hop opera, Nov. 12-15, at the DuSable Museum of African American History, located at 740 E. 56th Pl.
Composer Adrian Dunn strives to make opera more relevant for contemporary, broader audiences with this full-length hip hop opera production. “A Fallen Hero” integrates the eclectic arrangement of classical operatic vocalists, hip hop (spoken word and rap), orchestral instruments, dancers, a DJ and live music featuring both orchestral and band instrumentation.
A twist on the Shakespearean tragedy Othello, the universal story follows the life of fictional Obadiah King, a young African American and his internal quest to find himself as he is confronted with family struggles, loss, senseless acts of violence and racial issues.
“A Fallen Hero” runs Nov. 12 – 15. The performance schedule is Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov .15 at 4 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 (groups, seniors and students) to $25 (general admission). To purchase tickets, call the DuSable Museum of African American History Box Office at (773) 947-0600 x236 or visitwww.dusablemuseum.org.
Megan Fahrney and Lexi Abboud, both of Northbrook,at last year’s “Turkey Trot” family festival at Kohl Children’s Museum.
Every child will be a winner at the 3rd annual “Turkey Trot” family festival held Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, Ill.
Morning of family fun includes: games, arts and crafts, live musical entertainment from Stand and Clap,bounce houses, food and exercise!
That’s right, as children of all ages will walk, or ‘trot,’ a course around Habitat Park, the Museum’s outdoor exhibit. Each participant will receive a runner number, stickers for each lap they complete and a golden turkey trophy for their efforts!! Plus if you participate in the “Turkey Trot,” you get FREE access to the Museum that day.
This Halloween catch the final 8 p.m. performance of Lucky Plush Productions smash hit, “Punk Yankees” performance at the Dance Center of Columbia College and you’ll get a bit of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” a dash of Beyonce’s (or should we say Bob Fosse’s) “Single Ladies,” mixed in with a touch of Alvin Ailey, the Macarena, Swan Lake and much much more! Whether you’re a dance fan, theater fan, video fan…even improv fan this show is for you. It features Rhoad’s signature witty and creative choreography and direction, infectious sound design and showcases the strong triple threat talents of all the LPP dancers. Running a tight 90-minutes on this “fall back” evening you can catch the show and still have plenty of time to fit in a whole lot of prime time Halloween partying.
Tickets are $28. For more info call 312-369-8330 or visit colum.edu or luckyplush.com.
Pictured L-R Natalie Berg, Leslie Ann Sheppard, Kurt Ehrmann. Photo Michael Brosilow
Saturday, Oct. 31 …All dressed up with kid in tow but looking for somewhere to go during the day? Swing by the Royal George Theater, 1641 N. Halsted St. for the noon or 3 p.m. performance of Chicago Children’s Theatre’s hit musical “The Hundred Dresses.” Old Man Svenson will give you a great scare and if you haven’t decided on your costume yet you might get an idea or two from the character Willie Bounce.After the show you can meet the cast in the lobby who, in the spirit of the day, will be handing out treats. Plus, as a special treat for Chicago this Halloween there’s a special offer: one child (12 and under) ticket free with purchase of each full-price adult ticket! Folks should request “Treat4” when ordering. Offer applies to Saturday, Oct. 31 only (subject to availability; restrictions apply).
For tickets or more info call the Royal George Box Office, 312.988.9000.
Looking for a spectacular holiday gift? Blue Man Group has the answer – and it’s a great deal. From Nov. 1 – Nov. 22, Blue Man Group gift certificates will be on sale at the cost of two tickets for $99. Use Code HOLIDAY when purchasing gift certificates. Redeem your gift certificates for January or February performances and receive a $15 coupon for Blue Man Group merchandise.
Gift the gift of Blue Man
Blue Man Group is a wildly popular entertainment phenomenon currently in an open-ended run at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre. The production provides its audience with a unique and thrilling multi-sensory experience that fuses innovative theatrical spectacle and powerful original music with hilarious comedy, art, vaudeville and science to create a performance experience unlike any other.
Ticket prices are usually $64 for main floor and $54 for left balcony and $49 for right balcony. Tickets may be purchased at the Briar Street Theatre box office by calling the box office at (773) 348-4000; by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787; at all Ticketmaster ticket centers or via the Internet at www.ticketmaster.com.
