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Friday, November 30, 2012
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Madeline’s Christmas| Western Springs |
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Madeline saves Christmas from disaster. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 8, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9.
Where: The Theatre of Western Springs
Ages: Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $15, $7 kids 18 and under.
Dance Chicago| Chicago |
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See a variety of styles ranging from hip-hop, ballet, tap and jazz to contemporary and more. The festival is a cornerstone of the city's fall dance season and showcases more than 300 individual dynamic acts from more than 2,500 talented dancers and choreographers from some of Chicago's best dance companies. Check website for schedule. Oct. 20-Dec. 1.
Where: Stage 773
When: 7:30 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $17-$30
It's a Wonderful Santa Land Miracle Nut-Cracking Christmas Story…Jews Welcome| Chicago |
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Street Tempo Theatre takes the audience on a seasonal adventure with singing, dancing, stories, interactive games and non-holiday specific eggnog. Previews are 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 15, 16 and 17. Regular run is 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 23-Dec. 30.
Where: Stage 773
Cost: Previews: $15. Regular Run: $30
The Christmas Schooner| Chicago |
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The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship, and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. Performances are from Nov. 23 to Dec. 30. The schedule is Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m, Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p,m.
Where: Mercury Theater
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $29-$59
Little Women: The Musical| Itasca |
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Little Women The Musical follows the story of the beloved March sisters--Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy--as they grow up in Civil War America. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday from Nov. 23-Dec. 15. The last three Saturdays also have a matinee at 2 p.m.
Where: Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $14, $12 students
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe| Evanston |
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Opens at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Northwestern University's Josephine Louis Theatre (20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston). Additional performances are 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 1-2.
Where: Evanston Dance Ensemble
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $22, $15 kids age 17 and younger
Moniquilla and the Moon Monster| Chicago |
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This new hour-long, narrated dance performance will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and 3 p.m. Dec. 1-2. Tickets available at lunanegra.org.
Where: Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $15
The Nutcracker| Schaumburg |
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Professional dancers join the ensemble for performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday from Nov. 30-Dec. 9. prairiecenter.org
Where: Schaumburg Dance Ensemble
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $26, $18 kids and seniors
Gingerbread Festival| Downers Grove |
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Includes Gingerbread Story-time, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gingerbread Man Hunt, Gingerbread House Contest, visits with Santa in his Gingerbread House, Small Business Saturday, Gingerbread Boy and Girl perusing town, and Complimentary Carriage Rides. For more information, visit www.downtowndg.org or call (630) 725-0991.
Where: Downtown Downers Grove
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Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Annual Norwood Park Historical Society Holiday House Tour| Chicago |
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Tour 6 private homes, plus the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, decorated for the holidays. Allow 2-3 hours for the tour. Kids under 12 not allowed; infants may be carried. Visit the website for ticket information.
Where: Noble-Seymour-Crippen House
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: Tweens, Teens
Cost: $25, $20 in advance
