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Nov 30, 2008: Film - the Pyramids and Cities of the Pharaohs at Oriental Institute Museum
The land of the pharaohs rises from the sand in this extraordinary film by Egyptologists, historians, and artists who worked together to create spectacular video images of ancient Egyptian temples, tombs, and pyramids, in all of their original splendor. 70 minutes. Film showings begin at 2:00 PM. Following the film, docents will be available in the galleries to answer your questions. Free Admission. No registration required. Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact the event sponsor for assistance. Location: Breasted Hall
Dec 17, 2008: Miniature Painting at Rockheads Comics and Games
Learn to paint miniatures (25/28/32mm scale) and enjoy socializing with others doing the same.
All ages are welcome. Paints and brushes are provided, miniatures are available for purchase.
This is a free event!
All ages are welcome. Paints and brushes are provided, miniatures are available for purchase.
This is a free event!
Dec 10, 2008: Miniature Painting at Rockheads Comics and Games
Learn to paint miniatures (25/28/32mm scale) and enjoy socializing with others doing the same.
All ages are welcome. Paints and brushes are provided, miniatures are available for purchase.
This is a free event!
All ages are welcome. Paints and brushes are provided, miniatures are available for purchase.
This is a free event!
Dec 3, 2008: Miniature Painting at Rockheads Comics and Games
Learn to paint miniatures (25/28/32mm scale) and enjoy socializing with others doing the same.
All ages are welcome. Paints and brushes are provided, miniatures are available for purchase.
This is a free event!
All ages are welcome. Paints and brushes are provided, miniatures are available for purchase.
This is a free event!
Dec 11, 2008: Teen Game Night at Bloomingdale Public Library
Show off your skills in Rock Band, compete against opponents in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, or race against friends in Mario Kart Wii! Bring your friends and enjoy free food. Registration not necessary, just stop on by!
Dec 10, 2008: English Conversation Group at Bloomingdale Public Library
This drop-in conversation group is designed to give adult English-as-a-second language learners practice speaking English in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Individuals are welcome to attend whenever they can. All adult English learners are welcome. Registration is not necessary for this free program. The program is cosponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America and Bloomingdale Public Library.
Dec 4, 2008: Holiday Cookie and Cupcake Decorating at Bloomingdale Public Library
Back by popular demand, Chef Rose Deneen will show you how to decorate holiday cookies and cupcakes to create gifts, centerpieces, and even edible ornaments for the tree! If you like gingerbread and shortbread cookies and are curious how to make cupcake centerpieces, this is the program for you. Free samples and recipes will be included. Registration is limited for this event, so be sure to sign up soon. Please register in person or call the Adult Reference Desk at 630-924-2730.
Dec 2, 2008: Holiday Open House at Bloomingdale Public Library
The community is invited to attend the Library's 20th Annual Holiday Open House. This is a free event, entertainment and refreshments will be provided.
Dec 7, 2008: One Of A Kind Show at Merchandise Mart
Visit Kate Boggiano in booth 8-8107 at the One of a Kind show this year! Come shop for the special woman on your list and get fitted for a custom shirt. We will be measuring for custom shirts and giving away a free clutch with purchase of our custom shirts! Get some serious shopping done under one roof and score some great deals for the holidays! Click here to get your complimentary pass. A $10.00 savings, see you there!
Dec 6, 2008: One Of A Kind Show at Merchandise Mart
Visit Kate Boggiano in booth 8-8107 at the One of a Kind show this year! Come shop for the special woman on your list and get fitted for a custom shirt. We will be measuring for custom shirts and giving away a free clutch with purchase of our custom shirts! Get some serious shopping done under one roof and score some great deals for the holidays! Click here to get your complimentary pass. A $10.00 savings, see you there!
Dec 5, 2008: One Of A Kind Show at The Merchandise Mart
Visit Kate Boggiano in booth 8-8107 at the One of a Kind show this year! Come shop for the special woman on your list and get fitted for a custom shirt. We will be measuring for custom shirts and giving away a free clutch with purchase of our custom shirts! Get some serious shopping done under one roof and score some great deals for the holidays! Click here to get your complimentary pass. A $10.00 savings, see you there!
Dec 4, 2008: One Of A Kind Show at The Merchandise Mart
Visit Kate Boggiano in booth 8-8107 at the One of a Kind show this year! Come shop for the special woman on your list and get fitted for a custom shirt. We will be measuring for custom shirts and giving away a free clutch with purchase of our custom shirts! Get some serious shopping done under one roof and score some great deals for the holidays! Click here to get your complimentary pass. A $10.00 savings, see you there!
Jan 11, 2009: Opening Reception: An Intimate Look at Insects: Recent Photographs by Laura Watson at Ryerson Woods Conservation Area - Brushwood
Traveling to countries like Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Cuba and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Watson uses her camera in the service of art and conservation to take us up-close into the world of insects and small creatures. Brushwood. Free. Exhibition runs January 11 – February 27. No registration required.
Dec 31, 2008: Christopher Titus at Improv Comedy Club
New Years Show Spectacular at The IMPROV $120.00 per person Featuring a Great Comedy Show with your headliner: Christopher Titus
Doors open at 8:00
Prime Rib Dinner Buffet @ 8:00 pm
Show starts at 10:00 pm and goes to Midnight - and then we celebrate the New Year's Arrival.Includes Open Bar until Midnight
Prime Rib Buffet with Roasted Turkey Breast and Asiago Crusted Breast of Chicken and a selection of flavorful side dishes, salads and desserts.
Live Broadcast featuring the Countdown !Free Flowing Champagne beginning Midnight A Spectacular Balloon Drop Celebrating The New Year Party Favors (Tax and gratuity included)
MUST BE 21 TO ENTER. 10:00 pm DINNER
Doors open at 8:00
Prime Rib Dinner Buffet @ 8:00 pm
Show starts at 10:00 pm and goes to Midnight - and then we celebrate the New Year's Arrival.Includes Open Bar until Midnight
Prime Rib Buffet with Roasted Turkey Breast and Asiago Crusted Breast of Chicken and a selection of flavorful side dishes, salads and desserts.
Live Broadcast featuring the Countdown !Free Flowing Champagne beginning Midnight A Spectacular Balloon Drop Celebrating The New Year Party Favors (Tax and gratuity included)
MUST BE 21 TO ENTER. 10:00 pm DINNER
Dec 5, 2008: Adorando en Navidad at Bethesda Christian Center
Christmas Concert with a varied program including Folklore Plena Dance. Children under 10 free, 11-14 $5.00 donation, 15 and over $10.00 donation.
Dec 7, 2008: Toy Con Charity toy show at Bridgeview Community Center
charity toy show with 60 dealers tables,also meet the 501st Midwest Garrison, games with prizes for the kids also door prizes for the adults. All donated toys go to The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation,bring a NEW toy and get in for FREE or admission $3, kids 10 and under free more info www.toycontoyshow.com
Dec 10, 2008: The Bowery Boys at The Marriott Theatre
The World Premiere of the New Musical
THE BOWERY BOYS
December 10, 2008 – February 15, 2009
Lincolnshire, IL — THE BOWERY BOYS, a new musical, will make its highly anticipated world premiere at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive; previewing December 10th, opening December 17th, and running through February 15th. Inspired by the works of Horatio Alger Jr. and George M. Cohan, THE BOWERY BOYS’ book and lyrics are by David H. Bell, with music by Jeremy Cohen.
Set in 1876, New York City, in the world of Diamond Jim Brady, Tammany Hall and the notorious Five Points, THE BOWERY BOYS follows the journeys of Dick, a street wise kid, and Mary, a young British heiress whom Dick befriends after she is cruelly abandoned on the mean streets of New York.
Author and Director David H. Bell’s inspiration for THE BOWERY BOYS leapt from books of Horatio Alger Jr., often called the American Charles Dickens: “I have always been fascinated by the American ‘rags to riches’ mythology - it is the essential ingredient of the ‘American Dream’ - that at any moment we all can re-invent ourselves, escape our circumstances - and through hard work and perseverance - attain success.”
In his Director’s Notes, Bell continues, “I specifically focused on five books written about Alger's most popular character - Dick Hunter, though I found the stories a little thin to build a show around - but then I ran across the pictures and writing of Jacob Riis (The Other Half) - who created enduring images of the lives of Immigrant America and the distance between the optimistic and continually upbeat street boys of Horatio Alger and the horrible
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deprivation of the actual conditions of the period seemed to be an exciting place to start building a musical. My initial intention was to interpolate lesser known George M. Cohan songs, who was writing at the same time as Alger, into a Horatio Alger story. But as the story started to emerge, and my music collaborator and composer Jeremy Cohen started to evolve the score, the Cohan songs became a point of departure musically, and the score of THE BOWERY BOYS started to have a voice of its own, very different from the music that inspired it.”
THE BOWERY BOYS stars Brian Sears as Dick and Morgan Weed as Mary. Also featured are Lesley Bevan as Nanny Mae, Wilson Bridges as Johnny, Jeff Dumas as Kid Twist, Sean Fortunato as Dean Fiske, Andrew Keltz as Mickey McGuire, Susan Moniz as Mother, Roger Mueller as Lord Halberstam, and Bernie Yvon as John.
Aaron Thielen, Lead Artistic Director, heads the artistic team for THE BOWERY BOYS, with Direction by Chicagoland favorite David H. Bell (Shenandoah, Oliver!, Footloose), Choreography by Matt Raftery, with Musical Direction and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Mahler. Sound Design is by Cecil Averett, Properties Design by Greg Isaac, Costume Design by Nancy Missimi, Set Design by Tom Ryan, and Lighting Design by Diane Ferry Williams. Patti Garwood conducts the Marriott Theatre orchestra, with orchestrations by David Sigel.
The performance schedule for THE BOWERY BOYS is Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. With the purchase of a $55 ticket on Wednesdays and Thursdays, dinner in either Kings Wharf or Fairfield Inn restaurants is included. This special offer is based on dining availability. All other performance ticket prices are $45.00, excluding tax and handling fees. A $5.00 discount for students and seniors is valid on Wednesday and Sunday matinee performances. Dinner packages for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances are available for an additional $40.00 per person at King’s Wharf and $30.00 at Fairfield Inn. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets with a major credit card, call The Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
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THE BOWERY BOYS
December 10, 2008 – February 15, 2009
Lincolnshire, IL — THE BOWERY BOYS, a new musical, will make its highly anticipated world premiere at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive; previewing December 10th, opening December 17th, and running through February 15th. Inspired by the works of Horatio Alger Jr. and George M. Cohan, THE BOWERY BOYS’ book and lyrics are by David H. Bell, with music by Jeremy Cohen.
Set in 1876, New York City, in the world of Diamond Jim Brady, Tammany Hall and the notorious Five Points, THE BOWERY BOYS follows the journeys of Dick, a street wise kid, and Mary, a young British heiress whom Dick befriends after she is cruelly abandoned on the mean streets of New York.
Author and Director David H. Bell’s inspiration for THE BOWERY BOYS leapt from books of Horatio Alger Jr., often called the American Charles Dickens: “I have always been fascinated by the American ‘rags to riches’ mythology - it is the essential ingredient of the ‘American Dream’ - that at any moment we all can re-invent ourselves, escape our circumstances - and through hard work and perseverance - attain success.”
In his Director’s Notes, Bell continues, “I specifically focused on five books written about Alger's most popular character - Dick Hunter, though I found the stories a little thin to build a show around - but then I ran across the pictures and writing of Jacob Riis (The Other Half) - who created enduring images of the lives of Immigrant America and the distance between the optimistic and continually upbeat street boys of Horatio Alger and the horrible
more
deprivation of the actual conditions of the period seemed to be an exciting place to start building a musical. My initial intention was to interpolate lesser known George M. Cohan songs, who was writing at the same time as Alger, into a Horatio Alger story. But as the story started to emerge, and my music collaborator and composer Jeremy Cohen started to evolve the score, the Cohan songs became a point of departure musically, and the score of THE BOWERY BOYS started to have a voice of its own, very different from the music that inspired it.”
THE BOWERY BOYS stars Brian Sears as Dick and Morgan Weed as Mary. Also featured are Lesley Bevan as Nanny Mae, Wilson Bridges as Johnny, Jeff Dumas as Kid Twist, Sean Fortunato as Dean Fiske, Andrew Keltz as Mickey McGuire, Susan Moniz as Mother, Roger Mueller as Lord Halberstam, and Bernie Yvon as John.
Aaron Thielen, Lead Artistic Director, heads the artistic team for THE BOWERY BOYS, with Direction by Chicagoland favorite David H. Bell (Shenandoah, Oliver!, Footloose), Choreography by Matt Raftery, with Musical Direction and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Mahler. Sound Design is by Cecil Averett, Properties Design by Greg Isaac, Costume Design by Nancy Missimi, Set Design by Tom Ryan, and Lighting Design by Diane Ferry Williams. Patti Garwood conducts the Marriott Theatre orchestra, with orchestrations by David Sigel.
The performance schedule for THE BOWERY BOYS is Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. With the purchase of a $55 ticket on Wednesdays and Thursdays, dinner in either Kings Wharf or Fairfield Inn restaurants is included. This special offer is based on dining availability. All other performance ticket prices are $45.00, excluding tax and handling fees. A $5.00 discount for students and seniors is valid on Wednesday and Sunday matinee performances. Dinner packages for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances are available for an additional $40.00 per person at King’s Wharf and $30.00 at Fairfield Inn. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets with a major credit card, call The Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
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Dec 2, 2008: Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day at Great Clips for Hair
PRESS RELEASE
For more info contact: Renee Giorno 331-643-9391 or daraegm@yahoo.com
Free haircuts for cancer survivors will be offered on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Great Clips® at:
Otter Creek Shopping Center
246 S. Randall Rd. Elgin, Il 60120 847-695-3991
Silver Glen Crossing
626 Randall Rd. S. Elgin, Il 60177 847-214-9080
Rose Plaza
1770 S. Randall Rd. Geneva, Il 60134 630-262-0898
In observance of the Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day, Great Clips® will
provide free haircuts to cancer survivors and join with other salons (cosmetology, esthetics or nail tech or schools or spas) nationwide who offer free pampering (massages, manicures, haircuts, etc.) for cancer survivors.
“The real beauty of the day is the support that it gives to cancer survivors,” said Barbara Paget, Founding Chairman of the Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day.
Great Clips® is participating in the Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day because it believes that volunteerism and community service are important to the well-being of the community.
There are more than 10.1 million cancer survivors in the United States, with more than 20,300, one-to-five year cancer case survivors in Illinois. This year more than 1.3 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States. While many public health initiatives address early detection, prevention and control of cancer, public health efforts to address cancer survivorship are relatively new.
One cancer survivor who received free salon services said, “You and your staff were very gracious and generous donating your services. Cancer survivors are confronted daily with challenges and stress. Having a special time for us means so much to cancer survivors.”
These locations are also reaching out to:
The Life Center
825 Dundee Ave.
Elgin, Il 60120
847-622-1235
www.ifrl.org/kane
We are donating free haircut vouchers and accepting donations in stores for:
*maternity clothes
* baby clothes ( in great need of girls 0-24 months)
*toys and books
*non perishable foods
*cash donations are greatly appreciated to keep The Life Center operating
Your generosity can give these families in need a great Holiday Season!!!
For more info contact: Renee Giorno 331-643-9391 or daraegm@yahoo.com
Free haircuts for cancer survivors will be offered on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Great Clips® at:
Otter Creek Shopping Center
246 S. Randall Rd. Elgin, Il 60120 847-695-3991
Silver Glen Crossing
626 Randall Rd. S. Elgin, Il 60177 847-214-9080
Rose Plaza
1770 S. Randall Rd. Geneva, Il 60134 630-262-0898
In observance of the Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day, Great Clips® will
provide free haircuts to cancer survivors and join with other salons (cosmetology, esthetics or nail tech or schools or spas) nationwide who offer free pampering (massages, manicures, haircuts, etc.) for cancer survivors.
“The real beauty of the day is the support that it gives to cancer survivors,” said Barbara Paget, Founding Chairman of the Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day.
Great Clips® is participating in the Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day because it believes that volunteerism and community service are important to the well-being of the community.
There are more than 10.1 million cancer survivors in the United States, with more than 20,300, one-to-five year cancer case survivors in Illinois. This year more than 1.3 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States. While many public health initiatives address early detection, prevention and control of cancer, public health efforts to address cancer survivorship are relatively new.
One cancer survivor who received free salon services said, “You and your staff were very gracious and generous donating your services. Cancer survivors are confronted daily with challenges and stress. Having a special time for us means so much to cancer survivors.”
These locations are also reaching out to:
The Life Center
825 Dundee Ave.
Elgin, Il 60120
847-622-1235
www.ifrl.org/kane
We are donating free haircut vouchers and accepting donations in stores for:
*maternity clothes
* baby clothes ( in great need of girls 0-24 months)
*toys and books
*non perishable foods
*cash donations are greatly appreciated to keep The Life Center operating
Your generosity can give these families in need a great Holiday Season!!!
Dec 5, 2008: Cradle That Rocked The World at First Christian Church
Christmas play featuring a full cast and vocalists. The play will run December 5 & 6 at 7pm and December 7 at 10:30 am. Tickets are free, bring the family and come get ROCKED!
Dec 3, 2008: Anatomy of a Website: Getting Tactical on Design, Marketing and Internet Business Strategies at www.EzStreetUniversity.com
Save the Date for the next EzStreet University Teleseminar:
“Anatomy Of A Website: Getting Tactical On Design, Marketing And Internet Business Strategies”
With 61 BILLION Internet Searches in August – How Many People Found You?
Regardless of your website design experience, understand website marketing NOW and drive more traffic today.
Design your website with a marketing strategy for business development.
On this call learn website marketing strategies including:
-website designs - create a call to action
-website eye tracking - how it can help you capture leads
-branding - your brand is more than your logo...what this means for your website
-copywriting - the #1...single most important...critical...asset you have on your website (attend the session and find out why)
-capturing leads from your website - know who's been checking you out
-search engine optimization - what you can do for free and what costs you cash
On the call you will understand how to get tactical on design, marketing and internet business strategies!
“Anatomy Of A Website: Getting Tactical On Design, Marketing And Internet Business Strategies”
With 61 BILLION Internet Searches in August – How Many People Found You?
Regardless of your website design experience, understand website marketing NOW and drive more traffic today.
Design your website with a marketing strategy for business development.
On this call learn website marketing strategies including:
-website designs - create a call to action
-website eye tracking - how it can help you capture leads
-branding - your brand is more than your logo...what this means for your website
-copywriting - the #1...single most important...critical...asset you have on your website (attend the session and find out why)
-capturing leads from your website - know who's been checking you out
-search engine optimization - what you can do for free and what costs you cash
On the call you will understand how to get tactical on design, marketing and internet business strategies!
