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Holiday Festivities
Nov 9th thru December 31st, 2011
Shopping * Dining * Holiday Parties
Gift Certificates * Family Traditions
Carolers & Santa Every Weekend!
The magic of the holiday season comes alive in Long Grove from mid-November until January with a full schedule of family friendly activities. Shop till you drop, enjoy an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride, visit with Santa, enjoy strolling carolers, and share a delicious holiday meal with friends, family or business associates at one of Long Grove’s signature restaurants.
December 2-4, 2011
Friday noon-7, Sat and Sun 10-5
In response to artist demand, we launch our new Winter Art Fest, an indoor art and fine craft show in Highland Park, Illinois. This show will be a small boutique show featuring about 50 artists during a preholiday weekend. All types of art will be featured with special emphasis on holiday fine art and fine craft gifts.
- Name of Event:
- Macy’s Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Romare Bearden
- Date:
- 02/09/2011
- Location:
- Macy's State Street
- Email Address:
- marleisse@beeverywhere.tv
- URL:
- http://bit.ly/MacysRomareBearden
- Name of Event:
- Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K Run/Walk
- Date:
- May 12, 2012
- Location:
- Lincoln Park, Chicago IL
- Email Address:
- events@abta.org
- URL:
- www.breakthroughforbraintumors.org
- Name of Event:
- "How the West Was Done In"
- Date:
- Feb. 17-18-24-25-26
- Location:
- Angelo's Ristorante at 247 N. York in Elmhurst
- Email Address:
- URL:
- www.greenmantheatre.com
- Name of Event:
- The 17th Annual Winterfest and U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition: Feb. 1- 5
- Date:
- 02/01/12 - 02/05/12
- Location:
- Lake Geneva, WI
- Email Address:
- info@lakegenvawi.com
- URL:
- www.lakegenevawi.com
This is a DAMAGE MANUAL- February 2-12, 2012
- Theater Wit, 1229 Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657
- atalee@breakbone.com
- https://www.theaterwit.org/tickets/productions/79/performances#top
BONEdanse PRESENTS This is a DAMAGE MANUAL WHERE THE SUB-TRASH PROPAGANDA OF THE 80S RETRO CLASHES WITH THE FEAR OF EVERYTHING 50S AND WHERE THERAPY PROMISES TO HELP, BUT MORE OFTEN DESTROYS… WHAT’S YOUR DAMAGE? Damage Manual will run for 2 weeks February 2-12 at Theater Wit with performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 8:00pm and Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm.
Theater Wit is located at 1229 W Belmont, Chicago. Enjoy a drink at The Wit Bar.
Ticket prices are Thursday/Friday $15, Saturday $24, and Sunday matinee $20. ALL tickets are available at walk-up or call-in box office: 773.975.8150 or ticketing online at www.theaterwit.org BONEdanse premieres the evening length concert of This is a Damage Manual. Emerging as a satirical, witty, and humoured performance that offers as many absurd questions about the idiosyncrasies of human behaviour as it answers.
Drawing largely from the world of vintage instruction manuals and self-help vinyl records to create a one hour quest that reveals how universally damaged we all are, or have been, and how many of us stay that way.
- Auditions for "How the West Was Done In"
- December 11 & 12
- First United Methodist Church at 232 S. York in Elmhurst
- greenmantheatre@gmail.com
- http://www.greenmantheatre.com
Auditions for GreenMan's original play "How the West Was Done In" by Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff and Carl Zeitler will be held on Sunday December 11 at 2 PM and Monday December 12 at 7 PM. This interactive murder-mystery with singing and dancing is part of an annual fundraising production series for GreenMan, performed as a dinner theater event at Angelo's Ristorante in Elmhurst.The production will run 5 performances: Feb. 17-18-24-25-26, 2012. Auditions will be held at First United Methodist Church at 232 S. York in Elmhurst. Appointments are not required to audition. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. There are roles for 6 men and 6 women. You do not have to sing to audition. If you are auditioning as a singer, have a song of your choice prepared. Bring a CD if you want music to accompany the song or you may sing it without music.Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff will be directing the production. For more information, please call 630-464-2646. "How the West Was Done In" takes place on a Hollywood movie studio lot in the 1960s as a film crew rehearses a cast for the studio's latest western. An eclectic cast of characters emerge as actors become their movie counterparts. The play sends up many classic western movies as well as the Hollywood system itself. One of the characters ends up dead, and everyone else is a suspect. Actors interact with audience members as they try to see if they can decide who guilty party is.
GiveForward 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl!
- 12/03/2011
- Houndstooth Saloon & other Wrigleyville Bars
- tracey@giveforward.com
- http://www.giveforward.com/uglysweaterpubcrawl2011
Description
Macy’s and the Romare Bearden foundation invite you to a special evening to celebrate the 100th Birthday of one of America’s foremost 20th Century American Artists. Preview a satellite exhibit of Romare Bearden’s artwork. View watercolors, prints, oil on paper and dramatic black and white Photostats that date from 1964 to 1984 when Romare Bearden was at the peak of his artistic power. In addition to works on loan from the Foundation are new works by artists inspired and influenced by Bearden’s life and legacy. During the reception a new generation of jazz musicians will perform Bearden’s music which has been previously recorded by Branford Marsalis, Tito Puente and Billy Eckstine. Atlanta February 9th, 2012 6PM Macy’s Lenox Square 3393 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA Plus, with any purchase of $50 of more, you will receive a complimentary scarf printed with Romare Bearden’s most revered work, The Lamp. Please RSVP at www.macys.com/events to attend the reception.
Description
The American Brain Tumor Association's Breakthrough for Brain Tumors will raise critical funds to support vital brain tumor research and desperately needed services for those living with a brain tumor diagnosis. Whether you’re a runner or a walker, this event is your opportunity to breakthrough for brain tumors while having a great time in a spectacular setting.
Description
Tickets are now on sale for GreenMan Theatre's annual murder mystery dinner theatre fundraiser. This year's production is "How the West Was Done In," an original work written by GreenMan Board Members Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff and Carl Zeitler, who wrote last year's show "Here's Looking at You…Dead!" <p> "How the West Was Done In" takes place on a 1960s Hollywood western movie set. The veteran director and his crew are behind schedule as they deal with jealous and egotistical actors as well as two British hippies who wander onto the set. Amid the chaos, someone ends up dead. Before the Hollywood detective reveals the guilty party, the audience will play sleuth and see if they can guess who committed the crime. <p> "How the West Was Done In" is a spoof of Hollywood, the 1960s, and classic westerns such as "True Grit," "Blazing Saddles," "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," and "High Noon," among others. The show features several musical and dance numbers to help entertain the audience, who will enjoy a full course family style dinner and an interactive style of theater during the performance. The audience is encouraged to dress up in western garb or as flower children and become "extras." Prizes go to the best costumed audience member as well as those who solve the crime correctly. <p> This popular event often sells out early, so make your reservations now. Come out for great entertainment value as you enjoy a full show and several course meal with free parking for only $50. GreenMan Theatre's fundraiser allows them to produce shows and offer theatre education in Elmhurst, so your patronage helps support the local arts. "How the West Was Done In" will run for 5 performances in the banquet room at Angelo's Ristorante at 247 N. York in Elmhurst. Show dates are Feb. 17-18-24-25-26. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 PM and the Sunday performance begins at 6 PM. Doors open an hour before showtime for a cash bar as the characters mingle with the audience. Reservations can be made at greenmantheatre.com or by calling 630-464-2646. <p> "How the West Was Done In" features Lauren Anders, Marilyn Connolly, Mario D'Agostino, Vicky Giannani, James Harper, Lynn Sciaraffa Homeier, Tom Hughes, Alissa King, Stan Kosek, Grace Martinez, Shazad Mehta, Jerry Moore, Heather Northway, Elizabeth Owsley, Alice Rebecchi, Dan Rocha, Carl Zeitler, and Jim Zervas.
Description
Music, magic, refreshments and the crowning of the Best Snow Sculpture in America are featured at this great event, headquartered at the beautiful Riviera building at the Lakefront. Sculpting takes place mid-morning Wednesday, Feb. 1 through 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 4. Winners announced at 3 p.m. at the Riviera Ballroom. Food fun and entertainment 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Riviera Ballroom. 800-345-1020; www.lakegenevawi.com.
Join us for the 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl on Saturday Dec. 3rd. All proceeds go to Imerman Angels!
We hope you will join the GiveForward team for one awesome day of tacky Xmas themed debauchery. Don't worry about any potentially regrettable decisions under the mistletoe...we've got your karma covered. The pub crawl is all for charity (aka moral hangover immunity).
The party got so big last year that this year we are starting in waves so the bars don't get overwhelmed by the collective awesomeness of our sweaters. The first 150 people to register will begin at 12pm everyone after that will start at 12:30pm.
Where: Houdstooth
3369 N Clark St
When: December 3, 2011
Wave One: Noon
Wave Two: 12:30pm
The party begins at Houndstooth and then continues through the Wrigleyville area to other super secret locations. To participate in this Guilt-Free Day of Binge Drinking, donate the early bird price of $10 today to get a wristband for $2-$3 drink specials at all the bars.
After November 10th, wristbands can be purchased for $20 and the day of for a $30 donation.
All proceeds from the event will go to Imerman Angels, a one-on-one cancer support network.
You do not have to bring your receipt but we will be using this list to check people in. Please bring an ID and if you are purchasing tickets for others please include their names in the donation note.
And don't forget, the tackier your outfit, the better. There will be a $100 cash prize to the best/worst dressed, as well as custom GiveForward Santa hats for the first 100 in the door at Houndstooth.
Hope to see you on Dec. 3rd!
The GiveForward Team
Our Holiday Present to you (Hummed to the tune of Jingle Bells)
Clink clink mugs, clink clink mugs, clink clink all the way
Oh what fun it is to binge drink on a random Saturday!
Dashing through the bars,
In Ugly Sweater gear,
Singing to oncoming cars,
And chugging cheapo beer.
Taking awkward pics,
Downing Jaeger Bombs,
Picking up random chicks,
And trying not to vom.
Clink clink mugs, clink clink mugs, clink clink all the way
Oh what fun it is to binge drink on a random Saturday!
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