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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories (Category)
The Paramount Theatre is pleased to present the highly thought-provoking documentary film entitled Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories at the Copley Theatre, in the North Island Center, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, February 15 @ 7:30 pm. Award winning filmaker Mike Sily will be available for a question and answer session following the showing of the film.
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.
Downtown Downers Grove 1st Annual Gingerbread House Contest (Holiday)
Location: Downtown Downers Grove
Show off your creativity this year in the 1st Annual Downtown Downers Grove Gingerbread House Contest during "It's A Wonderful Weekend" November 27 - November 29! Entry is FREE!Entries are welcome in two divisions, Family/Individual and Business! Winners in each division will be chosen by viewers choice during "It's A Wonderful Weekend." Winners will receive $100 in Downtown Downers Grove Gift Certificates!Gingerbread Houses will be on display throughout Downtown Downers Grove from Friday, November 27 to November 29. Entry forms are due by Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 3:00p.m. and Gingerbread Houses need to be delivered on Friday, November, 27, 2009 at 3:00p.m. For more information call 630-729-0380 or visit www.visitdownersgrove.com for the Entry Form.
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.
"WCSC/AKA/SSCFCU FREE Financial Education Series" (Education)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: AKArama Foundation, Inc. Community Service Center 6220-28 South Ingleside Avenue
Woodlawn Community Service Corporation, AKArama Foundation, Inc. and South Side Community Federal Credit Union are presenting a FREE Financial Education series. Starting Tuesday, October 13, 2009 this seven week series takes place on consecutive Tuesdays thru Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. located at the AKArama Foundation, Inc. Community Service Center 6220-28 South Ingleside Avenue. For more information/registration call: (773) 548-8859.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Presents a Free Public Lecture by Jaume Plensa, Creator of Crown Fountain in Millennium Park (Lecture)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Art Institute of Chicago's Rubloff Auditorium
William and Stephanie Sick Distinguished Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Jaume Plensa presents a public lecture entitled "In the Public Space," Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Art Institute of Chicago's Rubloff Auditorium (230 South Columbus Drive entrance). Plensa will discuss the creation of the “Crown Fountain” — one of his most important and ambitious pieces of public art, made possible in part by a collaborative effort with SAIC faculty and students — as well as other internationally renowned projects installed around the globe. Members of the public may attend the lecture for no charge, and no pre-registration is required. For more information, please call 312.899.5143 or visit facebook.com/saic.events
Women in Film Chicago Backlot Event @ wttw11 (Lecture/Talk)
Time: 6:30 PMLocation: wttw11 - 5400 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 (Please enter at the West Entrance)
oin us for the November Backlot as wttw11 opens their doors to Women in Film Chicago! The Backlot series provides our members with access to selected Chicago film, television, commercial, sound and new media production facilities. These businesses provide an overview of how their companies approach and support the creative process in the Midwest. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look into one of Chicago's premier televisions stations, wttw11, the most-watched public television station (PBS) in the country. The home of such popular shows as Check, Please!, Chicago Tonight, and Soundstage, the facility also houses WFMT, Chicago's classical music station. Members of the wttw11 staff will provide attendees with insight into the various roles and responsibilities of operating a successful, public-broadcast television or radio station. Guided tours will be given. Free for Members/ $5 Non-Members · RSVP NOW: rsvp@wifchicago.org
