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Events
On the Go Events July/August, 2010
13th Annual Chicago folk and Roots Festival July 10 and 11. Kick off on Saturday afternoon at 12:55 p.m. with the 8th Annual Midwest Fiddle Championship. Entertainment, food, craft vendors and more. Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave. Donation $10, seniors, kids, $5.
The West Suburban Symphony Festival Orchestra of Hinsdale
Sat., July 17, 8 p.m. Two summer concerts conducted by Peter Lipari. The orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, in Biester Auditorium at Glenbard East High School, 1014 S. Main St., Lombard. $20, with senior and youth discounts.
Sat., Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Performing Antonin’s Dvorak’s popular New World Symphony and hit folk-rock ballads by guitar legend Moe Dixon. At Cantigny Park at 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton. Tickets $15 at the gate, $10 in advance. For more details, call 630- 887-7464 or visit westsubsymphony.org.
Morton Arboretum
Fri., July 23, 7 p.m. Huey Lewis and The News. Famous for such hits as The Heart of Rock and Roll, Heart and Soul, and The Power of Love from the movie Back to the Future. This act will thrill audience members while they picnic under the stars. $45 or $47 day-of-concert.
Sat., July 24, 7 p.m. Enjoy the witty folk-pop music of the Grammy-award winning duo Indigo Girls. $43 or $45 day-of-concert.
Sun., July 25, 7 p.m. New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago and special guest artist Matthew Santos brings a rare mix of diverse music as the barriers between classical and pop music are brought down and merged. $28 or $30 day-of-concert.
Sun., July 25, 3 p.m. Introduce your grandchildren to classical music in a great outdoors setting. $14 or $16 day-of-concert. $43 for Family Four-Pack (advance orders only).
Sat., July 17, 6–8 p.m. Experience east meets west and the unique sound of The Miyumi Project, musicians who combine Japanese music, including Taiko drumming, with free wheeling jazz improvisation. Bring a picnic or purchase food and cocktails. $18.
Sat. and Sun., July 10–11, 17–18, 24–25 and 31, 1–3:30 p.m. Join Robin and his men as they battle the evil Sheriff of Nottingham in July’s Theatre-Hike, Robin Hood! Each scene of the play is presented during stops in a hike. Regular Theatre-Hikes on Sat., low-impact hike, suitable for, strollers and wheelchairs on Sat. $13–$19. All ages, Visitor Center.
Sat., July 17, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; July 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Bonsai: Exhibition and Demonstration will introduce visitors to trees and plants that can be dwarfed to an artistic shape using special methods of growing, pruning, and training. Demonstrations at 2 p.m. both days. All ages. Visitors Center.
Tickets for all the above events are available at mortonarb.org, 630-725-2066, and in person at the Visitor Center. A $5 processing fee applies to phone and online orders.
Unless otherwise specified, all Arboretum events and destinations including the Children's Garden are free with Arboretum admission. $11/adult, ($7 on Wed.), ages 18–64 $10/senior, ($6 on Wed.), ages 65 and over, $8/child ($5 on Wed.), ages 2–17. Under age 2 free. Parking is free. Located at I-88 and Rte. 53, Lisle. Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, 7 a.m. until sunset. Children’s Garden open 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. For details, visit mortonarb.org or call 630-725-2066.
25th Annual Irish American Heritage Festival July 9, 10 and 11. The festival features three days of music on five stages, demonstrations of Irish instruments, dances and sing-alongs. Irish and American food, and dozens of vendors and artisans will be selling Irish clothing, music and jewelry. $14 per day; $8 in advance until July 8; seniors $7, children under 12 free when accompanied by a paid adult. To purchase advance tickets, call 773-282-7035, ext 10 or purchase online at irishfestchicago.com. Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago.
St. Anthony WOW For widows & widowers Fri., July 9, 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Brief meeting, followed by entertainment and refreshments. This is a non-denominational social group open to widows and widowers. Frankfort Township Hall, 11000 Lincoln Highway, Frankfort. Mary at 815-469-4351 or Diane at 815-469-5917.
Southwest Suburban W.O.W. Fri., Aug. 6, 7 p.m. WOW is a group of peoplecaring, sharing and reaching out to one another in friendship. Offering social, psychological and religious support to widowed of all faiths and ages. Meeting, the first Friday of each month, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 6900 W. 171st St. (two blocks east of Harlem). Newcomers, come a half hour early for registration. $3 per person. For more information, call Jo Eta Grau at 630-897-4462.
W.O.W. of the Western Suburbs Thurs., July 15, 6:30 p.m. We’re ready to start the summer off with The Failla Brothers and their melodious sounds of the ’60s and ’70s as well as many of you favorite oldies. For your listening and dancing pleasure. Give us a try, you’ll be glad you came! Newly widowed folks are especially welcome to join in this evening’s events as well as a wide variety of social activities during the month. Come and see what we have to offer! Quality Inn, 933 Riverside, Elmhurst. $5. For more details, call Ron at 630-653-5721.
Young at Hearts Single Club
Fri., July 9. Entertainment by Ken Jandes.
Fri., July 16. Luau dinner dance, $22 for members or guests. Reservations only. Entertainment by Music Men. VFW Hall, Berwyn.
Fri., July 23. Entertainment by Variety Pak.
Fri., July 30. Entertainment by the Music Men.
Fri., Aug. 6. Entertainment by Spencer Keyes.
Unless otherwise noted dances are held at the American Legion, 9757 W. Pacific. Call for more information, 847-678-7068, or visit youngatheartsingleclub.com.
Des Plaines Senior Center Big Band Nights, second Sun. of each month, 2–4 p.m. Stroll down memory lane, and, if you choose, move to the music. Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Hwy. 847-768-5944. Tickets $7.
Swing’n Sugar Squares Every Thurs. through Aug. 26, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Summer Plus Lessons and Workshop at Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. $5 at door. For information, call 708-458-1880 or 773-238-5496 or visit squaredancechicago.com.
Spares Sunday Evening Club Sun., July 11 and Sun., Aug. 1. Entertainment by Chuck and Friends. American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Pk. Members $8, guests $9. Dances on the first and third Sundays of each month from 7:30–10:30 p.m. Wallace Czeropski, 224-858-4599. No jeans or gym shoes.
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club
Mon., July 12. Summer Sounds and Songs
Mon., July 26. Hot Dog Hoedown (served 7–8 p.m.)
Mon., Aug. 9. Hot Weather–Cool Tunes
Rounds, 7:30 p.m. Square dancing, 8 p.m. Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. For details, call 847-398-8087. Lessons start Tues., Sept. 7 and your first lesson is free. For more information, call 847-692-5265.
Healing Garden Open Days Sun., July 11, 11 a.m.–4 pm. Tour the two-acre woodland and perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm, 37 W 249 Dean St., St. Charles. No admission, but donations for upkeep are appreciated. Call 630-377- 1846 or e-mail deb@dmarqui.com.
The Suburban Garden Club Mon., July 19, 7:30 p.m. Pat Kosmach will speak on Garden Calendar for Fall. We have to plan ahead to be ready for a beautiful splash of color and time to enjoy it. All interested gardeners are invited. Hinsdale Community House, 415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale, (8th and Madison). No reservations needed. Free admission and parking. 708-447-4649
Mount Greenwood 10th Annual Garden Walk Sun., July 11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tour six beautiful gardens and have the opportunity to purchase beautiful perennials and delicious baked goods. Walk begins at 10559 S. St. Louis. For $8 tickets call Kim or Marianne at 773-779-8439.
Naper Settlement
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Sun., July 18 and 25, 1–4 p.m. Enjoy a free ice cream sundae. Join in a variety of hands-on, family-friendly activities during the Settlement’s open hours.
51st Annual Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair. Sat., July 10, and Sun., July 11, 10–5 p.m. More than 100 juried artists will display original fine art. Free admission.
Sheepherding Day. Sun., July 18. Enjoy a lively demonstration of how border collies herd sheep, conducted by the Rev. John Seraphine of Heatherhope Farm. He is bringing his championship border collies and his own flock of sheep. It’s also a Settlement Sunday with free ice cream sundaes. Included with regular admission.
National Lollipop Day, Tues., July 20, receive a free lollipop and learn the history of lollipops. Included with regular admission.
Beatrix Potter Day, Wed., July 28. Storytelling in honor of the woman who wrote the beloved Peter Rabbit books. Included with regular admission.
Naperville Summer Nights Battle of the Bands and Movie Night. Fri., July 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m. followed by a family movie, the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder at 8:30 p.m. Bring your own picnic, blankets and lawn chairs. $5 per person for the Battle of the Bands and the movie. For tickets, visit the Web site at napervillesummernights.com.
Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Enjoy all the activities offered at the historic museum village including touring the Victorian era Martin Mitchell Mansion and interacting with the costumed villagers in their shops and homes. $9 adults, $8 seniors and $6.50 youth 4–17. 630-420-6010 or visit the Web site at napersettlement.museum.
The 50 Minute Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sun., Aug. 1, 4:00 PM First Folio Theatre has added a special low-priced matinee performance to its outdoor summer schedule. The 50-Minute Midsummer Night’s Dream is an abbreviated version of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy and the perfect introduction to the Bard’s works. Thanks to a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, First Folio is able to reduce ticket prices to only $5 for both adults and children for this special matinee performance.
This performance will take place on First Folio’s outdoor stage on the grounds of the Mayslake Peabody Estate. Located at 31st St. and Rt. 83 in Oak Brook, First Folio is easy to get to from either the East-West Tollway (I-88) or the Stevenson Expressway (I-55).
Abraham Lincoln Traveling Exhibit Coming to Beverly Arts Center Aug. 5–Sept. 3, Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sun., 1–5 p.m. Admission is free. Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of America’s 16th president and covers Lincoln’s childhood, his self-education, his careers as a surveyor and lawyer, his family life, the Lincoln- Douglas Debates, the 1860 Presidential election, the Civil War, the 13th Amendment, the Emancipation Proclamation, the assassination, and other important events. The reproduction artifacts on display include: Lincoln’s favorite books; his son Tad’s toy cannon; the nameplate from his Springfield home; his stovepipe hat, which he used like a briefcase to hold important papers; a Presidential campaign banner; an axe that Lincoln used to chop wood; the bloody gloves found in Lincoln’s pocket the night of his assassination; and many other unique and interesting items.
During Aug. and Sept., in conjunction with the Lincoln exhibit, The Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave., Chicago, will exhibit information, photos and memorabilia from their collection about “Life on the Ridge” during the Civil War. In addition, the lives of local soldiers who fought in the Civil War will be explored in a tour at Mount Greenwood Cemetery.
Finally, Lincoln recreator Michael Krebs will perform at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC).
For more information about the (BAC) exhibit, call 773-445-3838 or visit beverlyartcenter.org. For program information, contact The Ridge Historical Society at 773-881- 1675. For more information about the Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America exhibit, visit www.PresidentLincoln.org. BAC, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago.
New Beginning
Mon., July 12 - 7 p.m., Jeanne from Complete Travel will answer all your questions about travel far away and close to home. Come with all your questions and comments.
Meeting every Mon. (except holidays) 7 p.m. Hughes Center, St. Matthew Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg. $3 per meeting. First visit, free! For a monthly calendar send a $6 check to New Beginnings, Joan Neville, 212 Stillwater Ct., Palatine, IL 60067, or email newbeginningscal@aol.com. Hot lines 847-397- 9643 or 847-965-8072.
Sunnymere Breakfast Club. Wed., July 21, Jamie Justice, P.T., from Creative Therapeutics will speak on pelvic floor therapy for incontinence. Complimentary hot breakfast at 8:30 a.m., speaker at 9 a.m. Call 630- 898-7844 . 925 Sixth Ave., Aurora.
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Tues., Aug. 3, 10 a.m.–noon. PRCUA Seniors meet the first Tues. of each month. Enjoy playing bingo and socializing. Light refreshments. 984 Milwaukee Ave. 773-782-2600 or visit prcua.org.
Brook Park Senior Social Club Meets on Mon. and Fri., 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Join us for cards, bingo, raffles, socializing and cake and coffee. Other special events and luncheons are planned throughout the year. Call Irene at 708-409-0518. Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave.
Western Springs Seniors Club The Western Springs Seniors Club meets at 1 p.m. on the second Mon. of each month except Dec., at the Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St., 708-246-9267. Membership eligibility is age 55. Residency is not required. Annual dues are $10.
Franklin Park Community Café
Lunch served Mon. through Fri., 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation, $2.75–$3.
Bingo, Mon., Tues. and Fri., at 9:30 a.m.; Wed. and Thurs. at noon.
Line Dancing each Thurs. at 10:30 a.m.
10040 Addison, Franklin Pk. 847-678-8777.
Greatest Generation Education Forum
Tues., July 13. Tough conversations with seniors and family members.
Tues., July 20. Staying Put–How to Age in Place.
Tues., July 27. How to talk to your doctor and your parent’s doctor. Dr. Roger Weiss.
Tues., Aug. 3. Sunset plans how to prepare and plan for “end of life.” Dr. M. Holstein, Gerontologist, Loyola University and Hospice Northeast IL.
All forums held at Chandler’s Restaurant and Banquets, 401 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. For questions and more information, call 847-462-8266 or e-mail NAWFC@ASilverConnection.com.
Central Baptist Village Fun Events
Fri., July 9, 1:30 p.m. Movie time! Julie and Julia.
Thurs., July 29, 10 a.m. Famous Celebrity Pairs. Reminisce about Abbott and Costello, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers and Hepburn and Tracy.
Fri., Aug. 6, 9:30 a.m. Wiggle Your Toes Day, spa event.
RSVP to 708-583-8500 or cbvillage.org. 4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge.
Catholic Citizens Fri., July 9, noon. Rev. Paul N. Check from the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT. He has served as parish priest and high school chaplain and was appointed as Chaplain of Courage in Bridgeport and has succeeded Fr. Harvey as Director of Courage International. He served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years before entering the seminary. His subject: “Courage & Cross: The Problem of Same-Sex Attraction.” Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. $30. Business attire. Reservations required. Call 708-352-5834.
St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry
Sat., July 10, 9–11 a.m. Resume Review. St. John the Evangelist Church, 502 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood.
Mon., July 12, 7–9:15 p.m. Establishing Rapport with the Interviewer.
St. Hubert Ministry Center, 729 Grand Canyon, Hoffman Estates. These events are non-denominational, free and open to all occupations. Refreshments are available. For more information, contact Bob Podgorski, 847-925-6005.
Catholic Forum, Bishop Doran Mondays, 10:05–11 a.m. Live on WROK, 1440 AM in Rockford or on the web at observer.rockforddiocese.org., scroll to Bishop Doran on the left side and click on Bishop Doran.
Top o’ the Morning, Bishop Doran Weekdays, 6:58 a.m. on WREX-TV, Channel 13, Rockford or any time at observer.rockforddiocese.org.