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Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 29
Updated: December 30, 2012 3:08PM
HOLIDAY
“A Christmas Carol”
Presented by students ages 8-18 of Spotlight Youth Theater Dec. 6-9 at Arts Center of Oak Park, 200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. Performances at 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Thursday; 9:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $9-$12 in advance; $11-$14 at the door. Call (847) 516-2298 or visit www.spotlight.org.
“A Christmas Carol”
Presented through Dec. 22 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Performances are at 10 a.m., with certain performances at noon and 1 p.m. (call the box office for details). Performances every day except Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 13 and 16. Tickets are $12. Breakfast with Santa available at 11:30 a.m Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, with the performance at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Breakfast buffet package is $25; $22 for children 12 and under. Dinner with Santa available at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19, with the performance at 7:30 p.m. Dinner buffet package is $35; $27 for children 12 and under. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
“Peter and Paul in the Land of Nod”
Chicago Folks Operetta presents the children’s Christmas operetta at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at the 19th Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. $15; $12 seniors; $10 children. Visit www.chicagofolksoperetta.org or call (708) 383-2742.
Holiday Traditions Variety Show
Presented at 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at Guerin Prep High School, 8001 W. Belmont Ave., River Grove. $15 in advance; $18 at the door. Call (312) 493-0055.
“Songs of the Season”
Presented by Michael Teolis Singers at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at First United Methodist Church, 324 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. Featuring “The Ballad of the Brown King,” a Christmas cantata by African-American composer Margaret Bonds. $18; $12 seniors and students. Call (708) 366-2889 or visit www.mtsingers.org.
“A Leahy Family Christmas”
The annual holiday concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. $25-$42. Call (708) 488-5000 or visit www.dom.edu/pac.
“Christmas Celebration”
Presented by Chicago Children’s Choir at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. $12-$35. Visit www.musicatbethel.com or call (630) 279-4040.
“Escape to ... A Midnight Clear”
Presented by Acappellago, an a cappella chamber choir, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $17; $15 students and seniors. Tours of the mansion offered at 6:30 p.m., $5 per person. Visit www.acappellago.org or call (708) 484-3797, ext. 2.
“This Joy!”
Pro Musica Youth Chorus presents its holiday concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Grace Lutheran Church 7300 W. Division, River Forest. $12; $5 students and seniors. Visit www.promusicayouthchorus.org.
“Navidad en México”
Chicago a cappella performs Mexican Christmas music, including Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces and traditional Christmas songs, at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park. $28-$35; $22 seniors; $12 students; additional $2 each for tickets purchased at the door. Call (773) 281-7820 or visit www.chicagoacappella.org.
Holiday Brass & Choral Concert
Presented by the Music of the Baroque Chorus and Brass Ensemble at 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division St., River Forest. $38-$62. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.
“Carols and Cocoa”
Presented by the Rising Stars Theatre Co. at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Stahl Family Theatre, 5900 W. Belmont, Chicago. $10. Visit www.risingstarschicago.com or call (773) 736-2490.
“Make the Yuletide Gay”
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus presents its annual holiday production at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $15-$35 with discounts for students and seniors. Visit www.cgmc.org.
“Star of the East”
The Oak Park Concert Chorale will present a Christmas concert of newly commissioned works, as well as medieval and baroque carols, at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. $18; $10 seniors and students. Call (708) 383-4742 or visit www.OakParkConcertChorale.org.
“His Way for the Holidays”
Ron Hawking sings holiday music of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $50; lunch and dinner packages available from $65-$70. For reservations, call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Handel’s “Messiah”
Performed by the Northwest Choral Society at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division St., River Forest, with the NWCS chamber orchestra and soloists Peter van de Graaff, bass-baritone, Mark Donlin, tenor, Amanda Runge, mezzo-soprano, and Sarah Gartshore, soprano. Free preconcert lecture by John Morrison at 6:45 p.m. $20; $15 students and seniors. Visit www.nwchoralsociety.org or call (224) 585-9127.
Handel’s “Messiah”
Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra perform the Christmas classic at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. $25; $23 seniors; $10 students. Visit www.elmhurstchoralunion.org or call (800) 838-3006.
Pleasant Home
217 Home Ave., Oak Park. (708) 383-2654. www.pleasanthome.org. Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m.: Annual Holiday Open House, with refreshments, live music, children’s crafts, winter stories, and tours of Pleasant Home. Free. Dec. 8, 3:30 p.m.: Music for the Holidays, featuring baritone Glenn Braun, soprano Beverly Bochenek and pianist Michael Shawgo. $5 suggested donation. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.: “Winter Carols and Songs about Snow.” Free. Dec. 14, 1-3 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Old-Fashioned Holiday Fun for Children. “Mrs. Santa” will read stories and lead an indoor treasure hunt/tour, and children will create ornaments and cards. $10 per child per session. Reservations required. Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m.: A one-man presentation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” $12; $8 students and seniors. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.
Cheney Mansion
220 N. Euclid, Oak Park. (708) 383-2612. www.cheneymansion.com. Dec. 1: Lunch with Santa, 11:30 a.m., and Tea with Santa, 2:30 p.m. Live music, a model train layout, and a visit with Santa are all included. New toys will be collected for donation to local charities. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $25. Registration required. Dec. 12-13, 1-7 p.m.: Holiday Open House. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a food item to donate to the OPRF Food Pantry. Free.
FitzGerald’s
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Dec. 6, 9 p.m.: Ron & Naomi’s third annual Christmas Special, $10. Dec. 7, 9 p.m.: Chris Ligon and Heather McAdams present “The Last Country Calendar Show,” celebrating the country events in 2013 and the holiday season through music, film, theater. $20. Dec. 15, 9 p.m.: Brave Combo Holiday Dance Party (rock/zydeco). $15. Dec. 21, 9:30 p.m.: NRBQ Christmas Show (pop). $20. Dec. 29, 8 p.m.: Robbie Fulks Raps Up 2012. Alt-country musician Fulks takes a biting, humorous look at events of the past year. $15.
Victorian Christmas
Free tours offered 9-11 a.m. Dec. 8 and 15 at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. Junior interpreters, trained by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, will guide families through the home during the 30-minute tours. In each room, the docents will tell stories about how the Wright family celebrated the winter holidays at the turn of the last century. Free. Visit www.gowright.org/FamilyFunDays.
“The Nutcracker”
Presented by Ballet Légere at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. Tickets in advance are $25, $20 children under 12 and seniors. Tickets at the door are $27, $22 children and seniors. Backstage tours available for $6 following the Saturday matinee. Call (773) 237-1874 or e-mail balletlegere@yahoo.com.
“The Nutcracker”
Performed by The Joffrey Ballet Dec. 7-27 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $31-$132. Call (800) 982-2787 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Midwinter’s Tales: Miracles and Mirth
Presented at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park, featuring holiday performances, music, dance and refreshments. $20; $15 seniors; free for children under 12 (additional $5 if purchased at the door). Proceeds benefit Oak Park River Forest Walk-In Ministry and Oak Park Festival Theatre. Call (708) 445-4440 or e-mail Tickets@OakParkFestival.com.
“Christmas in the Movies”
Bob Burton, professor emeritus of broadcasting at Oakton Community College, presents scenes from holiday movies from the past 50 years at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park. Call (708) 383-8200 or visit www.oppl.org.
“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
The PG-rated film, starring Jim Carey as the Grinch, will be screened at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 at the Lake Theatre, 1022 Lake St.., Oak Park. Admission is free.
“Tidings of Tap!”
Chicago Tap Theatre presents dances to celebrate Christmas, Hanukah and winter at 8 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at the UIC Theater, 1044 W. Harrison, Chicago, $20-$35. Call (800) 838-3006.
“Viennese Pops New Year’s Eve with a French Twist”
New Philharmonic Orchestra performs Viennese musical selections from Strauss and Stolz, as well as French orchestral pieces and arias featuring coloratura soprano Kiri Deonarine, 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. $65; $63 seniors; $55 youth. Call (630) 942-4000.
STAGE
“The Black Box Experiment: Truth, an Exploration”
Dominican University’s Department of Theatre Arts will host an experimental show presented by students in the Directing Workshop class, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8 in the Martin Recital Hall on Dominican’s main campus, 7900 Division St., River Forest. $6. Call (708) 488-5000 or visit www.dom.edu/pac.
“The Dead”
Through Dec. 9 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. $45-$65. Call (773) 753-4472 or visit www.courttheatre.org.
“Pippin: A Bollywood Spectacular”
Through Dec. 23 at Circle Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $26-$30; $28 students and seniors. Call (708) 660-9540 or visit www.circle-theatre.org.
“Singin’ in the Rain”
Through Jan. 13 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The performance schedule is 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35-$46, with discounts available for students and seniors. Lunch and dinner theater packages available for $49.75-$68. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
“Sister Act”
Through Dec. 2 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Tickets: $28-$103. Call (800) 775-2000 or visit www.broadwayinchicago.com.
16th Street Theatre
Presenting Sneak Peek Season Preview, 5 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th St., Berwyn. Featuring wine, hors d’oeuvres, and excerpts from each play in Season Six 2013: The American Dream. Free admission. Reservations required; call (708) 795-6704, ext. 107. For information, visit www.16thstreettheater.org.
CLASSICAL
“Beyond the Headlines: Haiti in Music”
Crossing Borders Music Collective presents a concert of string quartets by Haitian composers at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park. Free-will offering. Visit www.crossingbordersmusiccollective.org.
Chicago Chamber Musicians
Presenting “Russian Heartbreak,” works of Prokofiev, Glazunov, Shostakovich and Borodin, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Merit School of Music’s Gottlieb Concert Hall, 38 S. Peoria St., Chicago. $35-$45; free for college students. Call (312) 225-5226 or visit www.chicagochambermusic.org.
The Orion Ensemble
“A Night at the Opera,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the PianoForte Salon in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The program includes Carl Maria von Weber, Franz Liszt and Giuseppe Verdi. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students; free for children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.
Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest
Presents “Season’s Greetings” at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division, River Forest. Program includes Bach/Stokowski: Toccata and Fugue in D minor; Rimsky-Korsakov: Christmas Eve Suite; and Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major. $25-$30; $20-$25 for seniors; children through college students are admitted free. Call (708) 218-2648 or visit www.symphonyoprf.com.
POP/FOLK/JAZZ
FitzGerald’s
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. Nov. 30, 9 p.m.: Terry White CD release show with Cannonball and Elisa Grace (rock). $10. Nov. 30, 9:30 p.m.: The Black Lillies in the SideBar (roots/Americana). $10. Nov. 30, midnight: Colin Gilmore in the SideBar (roots). Free. Dec. 1, 9 p.m.: The Congregation, Go Long Mule, The Crane Wives (rock). $10. Dec. 1, 9 p.m.: Ralph Covert’s Acoustic Army in the SideBar (rock). $10. Dec. 2, 6 p.m.: Chicago Grandstand Big Band with an opening set from the Oak Park River Forest High School Jazz Ensemble. $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 5, 9 p.m.: Jon Dee Graham plus Jon Langford (roots/rock). $15. Dec. 6, 9 p.m.: Ron & Naomi’s third annual Christmas Special, $10. Dec. 7, 9 p.m.: Chris and Heather present “The Last Country Calendar Show”(roots/country). $20. Dec. 8, 8 p.m.: Mundy with Jess Klein in the SideBar (Irish folk rock). $15. Dec. 8, 9 p.m.: This Must Be The Band (Talking Heads tribute). $12. Dec. 9, 6 p.m.: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 12, 8 p.m.: Chicago Singer Spotlight, $8. Dec. 13, 8 p.m.: Exposure, featuring 9 Miles West, Wooden Rings and more (rock). $5. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Funkadesi’s 16th anniversary concert (world music). $20; $10 ages 12 and under. Dec. 15, 9 p.m.: Brave Combo Holiday Dance Party (rock/zydeco). $15. Dec. 16, 6 p.m.: Reunion Jazz Orchestra. $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 20, 9 p.m.: Expo ’76 in the SideBar (rock). No cover. Dec. 21, 9 p.m.: NRBQ (rock). $20. Dec. 22, 9 p.m.: The Shams Band, plus Cole DeGenova and the People’s Republic, The Herd (rock). $10. Dec. 29, 8 p.m.: Robbie Fulks Raps Up 2012 (roots/rock). $15. Jan. 5, 8 p.m.: Savoy Brown (blues). $25. Jan. 6, 6 p.m.: Chicago Grandstand Big Band (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Jan. 9, 8 p.m.: Chicago Singer Spotlight, $8. Jan. 12, 9 p.m.: Webb Wilder (rock). $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Jan. 13, 6 p.m.: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Jan. 13, 8 p.m.: John Fullbright in the SideBar (folk rock). $15. Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Swing Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 ages 17 and under. Jan. 18, 9 p.m.: Rico Birthday Bash (world music). $10. Jan. 25, 9 p.m.: Marcia Ball (blues). $20. Feb. 1-2, 9 p.m.: C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band (zydeco). $15.
Sushi House Dragon Lounge
1107 Lake St, Oak Park. (708) 660-8899. Dec. 1, 8-11 p.m.: The John Avila Trio plays jazz and blues. No cover.
Triton College Performing Arts Center
Located in the Robert M. Collins Center, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. (708) 456-0300, ext. 3597. www.triton.edu. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.: Triton College’s Jazz Ensemble presents swing, bop and Latin classics, as well as contemporary standards. Dec. 8, 2 p.m.: Triton College choral ensembles perform spirituals, contemporary works, world music, gospel and vocal jazz. Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Triton College Community Band performs overtures, marches and current pop styles.
ART GALLERIES
Dominican University
O’Connor Art Gallery, fourth floor of Lewis Hall, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Through Dec. 19: “Headshots,” paintings by Susanna Coffey and Lauren Gregory.
Expressions Graphics
29 W. Harrison St., Oak Park. (708) 386-3552. www.expressionsgraphics.org. Through Dec. 28: “Holiday Lights” print show.
Gallery Pink
149 Harrison St., Oak Park. (708) 648-3131. www.gallerypink-elkinsstudio.com. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. Through Jan. 27: “Holiday Lights,” works by outsider artist Howard McClain; ceramic artists Kristi Sloniger, Gina Lee Robbins, Michelle Kuo, Mei Wu and Ann Primack; wood sculptor Jim Lawrence; photographers John Padour, Marsha Pallazzola and Tom Palazzola; and paper cutter Richard Shipps.
Oak Park Art League
720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-9853. www.opal-art.com. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Through Dec. 28: “Anything Goes.” Reception 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14.
Prairie Title Company
6821 W. North Ave., Oak Park. Exhibits are presented by the Oak Park Area Arts Council; call (708) 386-9853 or visit www.opal-art.com. Through Jan. 8: Works by Aldo Romeo, Tim Leeming, Phil Malhiot and Sallie Wolf.
Triton College Art Gallery
Located in the Fine Arts Building (J-Building), 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Call (708) 456-0300, ext. 3589, or visit www.triton.edu/entertainment. Through Dec. 12: Fall Student Exhibition, including drawings, paintings, ceramics and photography. Closing reception 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12 in the gallery.
BOOKS & POETRY
Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore
7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243. www.centuriesandsleuths.com. Dec. 1, 2 p.m.: Michael A. Black discusses and signs Sacrificial Offerings. Dec. 2, 1 p.m.: M.E. May discusses and signs Perfidy. Dec. 9, 2 p.m.: Clio’s Chroniclers (The History Discussion Group) discusses In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. Dec. 14, 7 p.m.: Paul Bryan Roach discusses and signs The End: A Metaphysical Story. Dec. 15, 2 p.m.: Mystery Discussion Group discusses The Fat Man by Ken Harmon. Dec. 16, 1 p.m.: Mystery Writers of America (Midwest Chapter) Christmas celebration with guest Max Allan Collins, author of Target Lancer: A Nate Heller Mystery. Jan. 19, 2 p.m.: Mystery Discussion Group discusses Return to the Same City by Paco Ignacio Taibo. Jan. 27, 2 p.m.: Jeanette Conant discusses and signs A Covert Affair: Paul and Julia Child in the OSS in World War II.
An Evening with Sean Hemingway
Sean Hemingway, grandson of Ernest Hemingway and editor of a new edition of A Farewell to Arms, joins The Ernest Hemingway Foundation and the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame for a cocktail reception and discussion at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Ernest Hemingway Museum, 200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. $25 includes museum admission. Visit www.ehfop.org.
Oak Park Public Library
Dole Branch, 255 Augusta, Oak Park. (708) 386-9032. Dec. 18, noon: Brown Bag Book Group discusses The Amber Room by Steve Berry. Dec. 21, noon: Read & Reflect Book Group discusses The Places In Between by Rory Stewart.
Oak Park Public Library
Maze Branch, 845 S. Gunderson Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-4751. www.oppl.org. Dec. 4, noon: Mystery’s Greatest Hits book discussion group discusses And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Dec. 13, 7 p.m.: Literary Politics book discussion group discusses Echo House by Ward Just.
DANCE
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. Dec. 2: Rumba lesson, noon-1 p.m., $20. Ballroom dancing to music by The Ron Smolen Orchestra, 1:30-4:30 p.m., $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dance, $8. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dance, $10. No partner needed. Dec. 7, 7-11 p.m.: “Boppin at the Brook” country and western dance, $8. Dec. 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Weiss Brothers Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Good Time Charley Singles Dance. Admission $6 before 8:15 p.m.; $8 after 8:15 p.m. Dec. 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.: Christmas Swing Dance with The Flat Cats Band. $12; $10 students. Dec. 22, 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m.: Salon Mexico with Los Cometas de Chicago. $25. For reservations, call (773) 364-0268. Dec. 23, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Steve Anthony Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes.
FILM
Lake Theater
1022 Lake St., Oak Park. www.classiccinemas.com. Dec. 4, noon and 7 p.m.: First Tuesday Film Club presents “The Women on the 6th Floor.” $6 for matinee/seniors; $8.50 for the evening show.
Oak Park Public Library
Maze Branch, 845 S. Gunderson Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-4751. www.oppl.org. Dec. 12, 1:30 p.m.: Silence is Golden Film Series features “The Artist.”
LECTURES
Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
178 Forest Ave, Oak Park. (708) 386-2729. www.19thcenturycharity.org. Dec. 3, 1:15 p.m.: Art historian Jeff Mishur presents a slide lecture, “The Paintings of Michelangelo.” $10.
Oak Park Public Library
Main Library, 834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. Dec. 2, 2 p.m.: Lyric Opera Lecture Series features “Hansel and Gretel.”
ORGANIZATIONS
Oak Park Photography Club
Meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Veterans Room of the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park, to view and critique photographs taken by members. All skill levels are welcome.
The Oak Park Writers’ Group
Meetings from 6:30-9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Oak Park Library, 834 Lake St. Writers share their work and discuss it with the group. The Writers’ Group also sponsors a Second Sunday Open Mic, a free performing venue, from 5-7 p.m. the second Sunday of every month at the Eastgate Café, 102 Harrison St., Oak Park. Poets, storytellers, acoustic musicians, comedians, playwrights, singers and dancers are all welcome to perform. E-mail oakparkwritersgroup@yahoo.com.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Oak Park Public Library
Maze Branch, 845 S. Gunderson Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-4751. www.oppl.org. Dec. 4, 7 p.m.: Adult Improv Workshop. All skill levels welcome.
ET CETERA
Cernan Earth and Space Center
At Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. (708) 583-3100. www.triton.edu/cernan. Through Dec. 30: Earth & Sky Shows, 7:30 p.m., and laser shows, 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday; children’s show, 2 p.m. Sunday; and Sunday Sampler, 3 p.m. Sunday. Monthly Skywatch, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22. $8-$10; $4-$5 for children and senior citizens.
