Calendar of Events
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Art & Exhibits |
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“Drawing the Line,” Jewish woman Artists Network exhibit through Mar. 6. Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
“Homegrown Works,” James Jankowiak, Mar. 12 through Apr. 8. Opening reception Sat., Mar. 20, 6 to 10 p.m. Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. |
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CAPS |
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Beat 2221, 7 p.m., Tues., Mar. 2, Christ the
Beat 2212, 7 p.m., Thurs., Mar. 4, 22nd District police station, 1900 W.
Court Advocacy/Victim Assistance, 6:30 p.m., Mon., Mar. 8, 22nd District police station, 1900 W.
Beat 2213, 7 p.m., Thurs., Mar. 11,
Beat 2211, 7 p.m., Thurs., Mar. 18,
Subcommittee on Domestic Violence, 6 p.m., Mon., Mar. 22, 22nd District police station, 1900
District Senior Advisory Committee, 10:30 a.m., Tues., Mar. 23, 22nd District police station, 1900
District Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Mar. 25, 22nd District police station, 1900
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Community Meetings |
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Church Events
Labyrinth for personal meditation at Trinity United Methodist Church, 99th St. and Winchester Ave., Sat., Mar. 20, 5 to 9 p.m. and Sun., Mar. 21, 12 to 6 p.m. 773-445-5300.
Irish Mass, Sun., Mar. 14, 9:30 a.m. Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 9300 S. Pleasant Ave. 773-445-4427.
Easter events: Maundy Thursday service, Thurs., Apr. 1, 7:30 p.m., Good Friday vigil, Fri., Apr. 2, noon to 3 p.m., Tenebrae service, Fri., Apr. 2, 7:30 p.m., Easter services, Sun., Apr. 4, 7:30 and 10:30 a.m., egg hunt follows second service. Trinity United Methodist Church, 9848 S. Winchester Ave., 773-445-5300.
Civic Associations
East Beverly Association meeting, Mon., Mar. 1, 7 p.m., Coffee Break Café, 10307 S. Hale Ave |
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Film & Stage |
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Opening reception and screening, Chicago Irish Film Festival, music by Character Fleadh, Fri., Mar. 5, 7 p.m. $30 ($25/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. chicagoirishfilmfestival.com.
Chicago Irish Film Festival, children’s screening 2 p.m. and Documenting Ireland documentaries program 3:30 p.m., Sat., Mar. 6. Individual screenings, $10 ($8/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. chicagoirishfilmfestival.com.
Rock & Reel Night, Chicago Irish Film Festival, 7:30 and 9 p.m. New Irish Cinema screenings, music by The Upper Deckers, 9 to 12 p.m. $10 ($8/BAC members) for one screening, $15 ($12/BAC members) for both screenings. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. chicagoirishfilmfestival.com.
“Reel vs. Reality: Irish Immigration,” Chicago Irish Film Festival, 2 p.m., Sun., Mar. 7, featuring “Gateway” followed by panel discussion and reception. $10 ($8/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. chicagoirishfilmfestival.com.
“Yellow Bittern: The Life and Times of Liam Clancy” (documentary), Chicago Irish Film Festival, Mon., Mar, 8, 7:30p.m. $10 ($8/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. chicagoirishfilmfestival.com.
Sports Night: “Breaking Boundaries” (cricket), Chicago Irish Film Festival, Tues., Mar. 9, 7:30 p.m. $10 ($8/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. chicagoirishfilmfestival.com.
Short Shots program of short films and closing reception, Chicago Irish Film Festival, Wed., Mar. 10, 7:30 p.m. $20 ($15/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. chicagoirishfilmfestival.com. |
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Kids & Family |
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Registration now open, all-ages art, music, theater, dance, movement, writing classes begin week of Mar. 18, School of the Arts; fees vary. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. Schedule: www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Chicago Public Library programs, Walker branch : After School Craft, St. Patrick’s Day, Thurs., Mar. 4, 3:30 p.m.; Fantasy Map Workshop in conjunction with the Beverly Arts Center’s “Big Read,” ages 8 to 14; Thurs., Mar. 11, 3:30 p.m.; Lemonade Social with American Girl Nellie O’Malley, Thurs., Mar. 18, 6 p.m.; Winter Stories for Preschoolers ages 3 to 5, Mon., Mar. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:30 to :15 a.m.; Winter Stories for Toddlers, ages 18 to 35 months, Wed., Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Origami Ornaments, Mon., Mar. 22, 3:30 p.m. Walker branch Library, 11071 S. Hoyne,. To register, call 312-747-1920.
South Side Irish Parade Family Fest, opens 11 a.m., Sat., Mar. 13, music, family activities, contests, food and beverages and more! Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
Children’s Drawing Classes, grades 4 through 8, Sat., Mar. 20 through May 22. Vanderpoel Art Association, Ridge Park Field House, 96th and Longwood Dr. To register call Mary Lenzini, 773-233-7248. |
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Health |
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Food Drive to benefit local food banks, sponsored by Curves of Chicago, Mar. 1 through 31, Curves, 1804-06 W. 103rd St. 773-239-4801. |
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Meeting & Misc |
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Southside Celiacs Gluten Free Support Group meets Mar. 3 and the first Wed. of every month, 6:30 p.m. Lil’s Dietary Specialty Shop, 2738 W. 111th St. 773-239-0355.
Run for Local School Council. Candidate forms available at your school, CPS area offices, Chicago Public Libraries or at www.cps.edu. Return completed forms by 3 p.m., Mar. 11 at schools or by 3 p.m., Mar. 4 at office of local school council public relations.
LaLeche League of Beverly meeting, Tues., Mar. 9, 10 a.m. St. Barnabas convent, 10161 S. Longwood Dr. 773-454-1318.
“Spring Cleaning for the Soul” workshop, Sat., Mar. 13, 7 to 10 p.m. Yoga, psychic readings, wine and massage. $45. The Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-840-3005.
St. Patrick’s Day party, Sun., Mar. 14, 1 p.m. Adults $10/kids free. The Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-840-3005.
The Beverly Hills Embroidery Guild Meetings: Tues., Mar. 16, 9 a.m. (Tvistom technique) & 7 p.m. (“Pull & Tug,)” Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. 773-586-1925. |
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Music |
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“Hollywood Serenade,” Thursday, Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Mar. 19 and Sat., Mar. 20, 8 p.m.; and Sunday March 21, 3 p.m. ArtCraft Theatre, Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St. For tickets and information call 708-421-1296 or visit www.artcrafttheatre.org.
“Oklahoma,” Thurs., Mar. 18 & Fri., Mar. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Mar. 20 1:30 & 7 p.m. $8/students $5. Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St. 773-881-5300.
“Yo Gabba Gabba,” musical puppet show, Sat., Mar. 27, 2 p.m. Adults $5/kids $2. The Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-840-3005. |
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Seniors |
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Bethany/Donnellan Senior Seminar, video of Bishop Fulton Sheen’s last public sermon from Good Friday, 1979. Tues., Mar. 9, 11 a.m., Bethany Union Community Church, 1750 W. 103rd St. 773-779-0123.
Beverly Bank & Trust Platinum Adventures Club: “Devil in White City” outing, Wed., Mar. 1, 9 a.m. $87. Depart from Ridge Academy, 2501 W. 103rd St.; Homeowners Club of America, Thurs., Mar. 18, 10 a.m. Free. Beverly Bank & Trust Community Room, 2400 W. 103rd St.; “Are You Properly Diversified?” Tues., Mar. 23, 10 a.m. Free. Beverly Bank & Trust Community Room, 2400 W. 103rd St.
Memory Support meeting on “Falls,” Tues., Mar. 23, 6:30 p.m. For area residents and families of people who live at the continuing care retirement community. Free. Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl. 773-474-7300. |
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Art classes: Masters’ Oil Painting and Pastel, Fri., Mar. 19 through May 21, 2 to 5 p.m. To register call Didier Nolet, 773-470-7833.; Stained Glass Workshop, Sat., Mar. 29 through May 22, 9 a.m. To register, call Jim Bremer, 773-445-5749. Vanderpoel Art Association, Ridge Park Field House, 96th St. and Longwood Dr.
Felted Slippers, Thurs., Mar. 4 & 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $40; Beginning Knitting, Sat., Mar. 6, 13 & 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., $60; Beginning Crochet, Tues., Mar. 9, 16 & 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $60. My Sister’s Knits, 9907 S. Walden Pkwy. 773-238-4555. |
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Book Discussion, “American Eve: Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White, the Birth of the ‘It’ girl and the Crime of the Century“ by Paula M. Uruburu Thurs., Mar. 4, 6 p.m. Chicago Public Library, Walker Branch, 11071 S. Hoyne. 312-747-1920.
“The Urban Griot,” Storytelling Hour, Sat., Mar. 6, 7 p.m. Meet author of “Post Black: How a New Generation is Redefining African American Identity” and film-maker Ytasha L. Womack $5. Coffee Break Café, 10307 S. Hale Ave. 773-330-4115.
Meet Mary Pat Kelly, author and filmmaker, who will sign her book “Galway Bay,” Mon., Mar. 8, 7 p.m. Chicago Public Library, Beverly Branch, 1962 W. 95th St. 312-747-9673.
BAC Writers Group, open to adult writers, Mon., Mar. 8 and 22, 7 to 9 p.m. $5 ($3/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. grace@beverlyartcenter.org. |
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Irish Sing Along, Sun., Mar. 7, 3 to 5 p.m. $5 adults/kids free. The Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd
Hothouse Flowers, Sat., Mar. 13, 8 p.m., South Side Irish Parade Family Fest. Evening admission $25.
Adults Open Mic, Thurs., Mar. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. No cover charge. The Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd
Bluegrass Night, Wed., Mar. 24, 8 to 10 p.m. $5 cover charge. The Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd
The Midwest Bagpipe Association competition, Sat., Mar. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
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Teen activities and events, www.tap22.com.
Teen Open Mic, Fri., Mar. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. $5 cover/free for current students at the Music Station. The Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-840-3005.
“Teen Band Showcase,” Fri., Mar. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. $5 cover charge. The Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd St. 773-840-3005. |