Archive for September, 2009
 Kids build structures with blocks, pipes, Duplo® blocks, learning about size, weight, shape, balance, gravity and stability Kohl Children’s Museum officially opens the new “Little Builders” exhibit to the public, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. with a “CAUTION” construction tape cutting!
The first 25 kids to enter the exhibit will get a FREE yellow hard hat!
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 SOFA - Jeff Forsythe SOFA CHICAGO presents: A Superior Stroll
You’re invited to an Exclusive Preview Night to benefit River North Chicago Dance Company. Tuesday, October 6, 6 – 8 p.m.
Preview Amazing Sculpture, Objects and Functional Art at Ann Nathan Gallery, Ken Saunders Gallery and Perimeter Gallery on River North’s Superior Street in Chicago. Enjoy Wine and Appetizers with your Sneak-peek of Artworks to be Presented by 68 International Galleries at the 16th SOFA CHICAGO Art Fair, Nov. 6 – 8th on Navy Pier. Plus Meet Perimeter Artist Jeff Forsythe and River North Chicago Dance Company Artistic Director Frank Chaves!
Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ken Saunders Gallery (230 W. Superior Street), Perimeter Gallery (210 W. Superior Street) and Ann Nathan Gallery (212 W. Superior Street).
Tickets are $25 in advance, available by ordering online at rivernorthchicago.com or by calling (312) 944-2888, or $30 at the door of any of the three participating galleries.
 River North Chicago Dance Company Each ticket includes access to all three galleries. Proceeds from the evening benefit River North Chicago Dance Company.
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Posted by jtops in Theater, tags: Free!, Theater
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Have a little Mikhail Baryshnikov or Maria Tallchief in your house? Get ‘em over to Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet auditions for their annual production of The Nutcracker this weekend.
An open casting call for young dancers will be held at:
- Von Heidecke’s Ballet Studio in Naperville (1239 S. Naper Blvd) on Friday, September 25th at 6pm
- Francis W. Parker School (330 W Webster Ave) on Saturday, September 26th at Noon
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 Shoppers can peruse the wares of more than 200 dealers at the Randolph Street Market Festival The final Randolph Street Market Festival of the 2009 season will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1350 W. Randolph St. (between Ada and Ogden). Don’t miss your last chance this year to revamp your wardrobe, spice up your home, get a jump on holiday gifts and enjoy a beautiful autumn weekend in Chicago!
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Three incredible characters, one unbelievable performer!
Coming this winter to the Drury Lane Theatre at Water Tower Place.
HERSHEY FELDER IS:
Beethoven As I Knew Him - November 13-December 6
Monsieur Chopin – December 9-20
George Gershwin Alone – December 23-30
Performance Schedule:
Tues-Thurs, 7:30 pm (no show on Thurs., Nov. 26-Thanksgiving)
Fri at 8pm
Sat at 2 & 8pm
Sun at 2 & 8pm
Tickets for these exciting shows start at just $45 each for groups of 10 or more.
For reservations and information for these extraordinary productions contact GroupTix.
Call Today! 877-4-GRP-TIX 877-447-7849
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16th Street Theater and North Berwyn Park District present a FREE staged reading of Todd Logan’s DEFAMATION directed by Richard Shavzin on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 26 at 5 p.m.
Race, religion and class collide when a South Side African American woman sues a Jewish North Shore real estate developer for defamation. The audience is drawn in unexpectedly in this courtroom drama.
Tickets are free but reservations are requested. Please call 708.795.6704.
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Berwyn Cultural Center
6420 16th St., Berwyn, IL 60402 Map | Info…
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Lucky Plush Productinos caps their 10-month “Punk Yankees” project Oct. 22-31 with performances at the Dance Center of Columbia College and, in conjunction with that, they recently relaunched version of the companion website: StealThisDance.com!
If you haven’t checked it out before now would be a great time. It features exciting new visuals. There’s even a quote from renowned choreographer William Forsythe who’s become one of Julia’s best buds!…and in the “Moves Boutique” section you’ll find Lucky Plush has put up some of their works for “sale.”
Of special note: the “So You Think You Can Choreograph?,” page calling out to all choreographers (or those who want to be) to submit their work to be judged by the public. There’s instructions on how you can submit your piece of choreography and who knows?…if public likes your entry, it could make its way into in LPP’s October DCCC engagement!
If you haven’t checked it out before now would be a great time. It features exciting new visuals. There’s even a quote from renowned choreographer William Forsythe who’s become one of Julia’s best buds!…and in the “Moves Boutique” section you’ll find Lucky Plush has put up some of their works for “sale.”
Of special note: the “So You Think You Can Choreograph?,” page calling out to all choreographers (or those who want to be) to submit their work to be judged by the public. There’s instructions on how you can submit your piece of choreography and who knows?…if public likes your entry, it could make its way into in LPP’s October DCCC engagement!
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