Arts & Culture

Morse Theatre to reopen: Spring 2010

The much loved and critically acclaimed Morse Theater and Century public House is planned to reopen as Mayne Stage and Act One Cafe. Read Howard Reich's article at The Chicago Tribune here.

Posted on January 06, 2010

Break Dancing at Lifeline Theatre

Martin Luther King Day Workshop: Break Dancing Members of Alternatives, Inc.'s break dance troupe Connect Force teach a three-hour workshop on break dancing basics, appropriate for ages 7-12. Date: Monday, January 18, 2010 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Lifeline Theatre 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. Tickets: $30 per child. Advance registration recommended - call 1.773.761.4477. For more information visit http://www.lifelinetheatre.com

Posted on January 06, 2010

Free Youth Sports Program

C.I.T.Y. Cops Interacting & Targeting Youth Basketball Beginning January 9, 2010 Every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. River Park 5100 N. Francisco 24th District Rogers Park Community Policing Office 6464 N. Clark 1.312.744.6321 For more information visit http://www.caps24.org

Posted on January 06, 2010

‘THE LAST OF THE DRAGONS’

• Saturday through Feb. 21 • Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood • Tickets, $12 (pay-what-you-can tickets a half-hour before show subject to availability) • (773) 761-4477; http://www.lifelinetheatre.com Read the Sun-Times article here

Posted on January 02, 2010

Add a little Sparkle to your Life

Think of the word bubbles…what comes to mind? Long, lingering baths? Blowing them through that 2 sided ring when you were a kid? (Okay, I did that last summer on the deck. It was still fun.) Champagne? I’ll readily admit it. I have a penchant for things that sparkle, so this time of year is a feast for me. The artful tree lights on the east side of Sheridan Road right before Lakeshore Drive, glinting snowflakes perching on the smooth branches right outside our front window, the knowledge that the days will start to get a bit longer next week, and wine, for that can sparkle, too! Keep reading here.

Posted on December 18, 2009

Toy Giveaway

Rogers Park Presbyterian Church will have a toy giveaway! Dec 22nd.
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Posted on December 18, 2009

Winter - 2010 @ Greenleaf Art Center

Get motivated and take a class at Greenleaf. Classes forming now...
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Posted on December 10, 2009

Rogers Park Pub Crawl - Dec 6th

Don't miss out on this chance to meet, mix, and mingle with your neighbors. Join us in celebrating the holidays this season by supporting your local pubs.
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Posted on December 04, 2009

Chicago Waldorf School Holiday Fair - Dec 5th

Mark your calendars now for Chicago Waldorf School’s 37th annual Holiday Fair.
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Posted on December 03, 2009

GIFTED - Messhall Dec 11th

"GIFTED”: 12 ARTISTS DISTRIBUTE SUSTAINABLE ART Chicago, IL – December 11, 2009 – Twelve Chicago artists explore the concept of a gift economy in “gifted,” an exhibition of free distribution. The December 11th experience at Mess Hall in Rogers Park presents various forms of sustainable art through community-driven works, educational scenarios, patterns, and handmade objects.
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Posted on December 03, 2009

Shop Jarvis Square - Dec 12th

Can anyone remember what it used to be like along Jarvis and Greenview? One of the more remarkable transformations to occur in Rogers Park in the past few years has been the revival of Jarvis Square. With Charmer's Cafe, Poitin Stil, Luzzat Restaurant, (award winning) Side Project Theater, Rogers Bark, Gruppo D'Amici and Taste Wine, among other locales, this corridor in the heart of the community truly warrants community support.
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Posted on December 02, 2009

Performing Arts Limited Presents Nutcracker - Dec. 13th

Performing Arts Limited will be performing the holiday classic The Nutcracker. Featured guest artists will include soloist Megan Banovic as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company, and Zahara Fusion.
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Posted on December 01, 2009

Alternative Gift Fair

The Alternative Gift Fair is sponsored by Ministry, Student Environmental Alliance and Oxfam Loyola. December 2nd and 3rd
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Posted on December 01, 2009

HEARTLAND HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

HEARTLAND HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR SAT, Dec 12 @ 11am to 6pm Heartland Cafe

Posted on December 01, 2009

Annual Community Holiday Party - December 16th

Indeed it is already that time of year again when Loyola hosts the annual Community Holiday Party in the beautifully restored Mundelein Center auditorium. For those that have never been, it is attended by 300 people including residents, elected officials, community activists, and more. The evening includes beautiful K-12 children’s art work, refreshments, and live holiday musical performances.
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Posted on December 01, 2009

Loyola Ensembles Holiday Concert

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 7:30 PM
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Posted on December 01, 2009

Holiday Flea Market & Art Sale

The United Church of Rogers Park will be hosting its Annual Holiday Flea Market & Art Sale
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Posted on November 24, 2009

The Glorious Ones - A new Musical from Boho Theatre

BOHO THEATRE @ HEARTLAND STUDIO 7016 N. Glenwood Ave. The Glorious Ones Last weekend! Jeff-Recommended, Regional Premiere of the Ahrens and Flaherty (creators of RAGTIME, SEUSSICAL, and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND) musical. Shows Thurs, Fri, Sat at 8pm & Sun at 2pm. Go to bohotheatre.com to purchase a $22 ticket. If you use the special code (lastweekend), you get $5 off the ticket price!

Posted on November 20, 2009