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Sunday, November 01, 2009
A Chorus Line (Play)
The Dram Group presents A Chorus Line at the Bloom Auditorium Theater. For ticket information call the Drama Group box office at 708.755.3444
Saint Sebastian Players Present Tribute (Play)
The Saint Sebastian Players present Tribute by Bernard Slade February 15-March 9. Call 773.404.7922 or visit www.ticketweb.com.
iBAM Festival (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Irish American Heritage Center
Malachy McCourt, Michael Patrick MacDonald, Black 47 and Maura O’Connell are just some of the names scheduled to appear at iBAM!, an Irish book, art, and music celebration that will be held over the Halloween weekend; October 30, 31 and November 1 at the Irish American Heritage Center. iBAM! will feature book signings, panel discussions, art exhibits, lectures, theatre performances, live music and Irish dance, by Irish and Irish-themed authors, artists and musicians. Utilizing every floor of the IAHC, both days feature a dazzling array of cultural talent for children and adults alike.
Our World at War: Photojournalism Beyond the Frontlines (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Loyola University (51 East Pearson)
Attend this free photo exhibit at the Loyola University Chicago School of Communication. Witness the emotional impact of war through the lenses of award-winning photojournalists Ron Haviv, Antonin Kratochvil, Christopher Morris, James Nachtwey and Franco Pagetti. This exhibit is hosted by the Greater Chicago Red Cross, presented by the International Committee of the Red Cross, in collaboration with VII Photo Agency and the Newseum.
Little Builders Exhibition arrives at Kohl Children’s Museum (Museum)
Time: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Kohl Children's Museum
“Construction” starts at Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 with the arrival of the Little Builders exhibition. Aimed at teaching children the ropes of a builder’s world, the new science exhibition uses interactive activities and construction scenarios to teach children about building. Little Builders encourages children to use the tools offered in their own unique way, giving them the chance to grow creatively and allowing them to personalize their experience. As part of the Little Builders exhibition, children are given the opportunity to dress in a hard hat and orange safety vest before entering the exhibit. For added fun and a more genuine role-playing experience, children are also given a push cart and orange cones to use during their time in the exhibit. The exhibition closes Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010.
13th Annual Fun~Raiser (Charity Event)
Time: 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Rd. in Northbrook
An afternoon of fun for the entire family is scheduled for November 1 at Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road in Northbrook (60062) – the site for the 2009 Fun~Raiser: A Party with a Purpose, hosted by the Suzanne’s Friends ~ For Life Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation. Hosted since 1997, Fun~Raiser was created in memory of Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky of Northbrook, who was lost to leukemia at age 33. Fun~Raiser's purpose is to raise money to fund much-needed, world-wide medical research in the quest for a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and other cancers of the blood. Bowling, bocce, prizes, and delicious Italian-American fare are set for 12:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit the Wilmette, Ill.-based Leukemia Research Foundation.
Christopher House Hosts 4th Annual "Boo Bash" (Charity Event)
Time: 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Location: Mahoney's Pub & Grill; 551 N Ogden Ave, Chicago
Christopher House invites you to spend the spookiest night of the year celebrating a good cause at the 4th annual “Boo Bash” at Mahoney’s Pub & Grill, Saturday, October 31. Hosted by the Christopher House Associates Board, this year’s festivities feature a costume contest with prizes, a four-hour drink package and live music by DJ Slow. All proceeds benefit Christopher House, a non-profit organization that serves low-income, working families on Chicago’s north and west sides. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Please contact Angie Fulton at Christopher House at (773) 472-1082 or at angie.fulton@christopherhouse.org for more information.
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