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Friday, February 01, 2013
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Hip-Hop Aesop III: Jazzed, Bopped and Beat-Boxed| Chicago |
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This third installment continues the marriage of classic literature to music. Students will be introduced to Blues concepts along with other contemporary music. Playwright J. e Franklin reconstructs timeless fables about morals and values that stimulate critical thinking in a setting filled with music, fun, and laughter. Showtimes are 10 a.m. and noon Monday-Friday from Oct. 29-June 14. Summer performances are June 24-Aug. 2.
Where: eta Creative Arts Foundation
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: $6
It Shoudda Been Me| Chicago |
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Teenage DeShawn goes from making exceptional to poor grades in a matter of months due to the violent death of his best friend and the break-up of his family. Presented in collaboration with the University of Chicago Urban Health Initiative, this performance examines the need to recognize signs of depression in youth due to family disintegration and violence. Performances run Oct. 29-June 14.
Where: eta Creative Arts Foundation
When: 10 a.m. and noon Monday-Friday
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: $6
The Music Man| Aurora |
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One of the most iconic musicals comes to life. Performances run Jan. 16-Feb. 3, 2013.
Where: Paramount Arts Centre and Theatre
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $34.90-$46.90
Starry Messenger| Western Springs |
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The story begins with Galileo as a young boy, inspired and awed by the heavens, and it follows his incredible and visionary life into old age. Performances are 7:30 p.m. March 1 and 8; 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. March 2 and 9; 2:30 p.m. March 3 and 10.
Where: The Theatre of Western Springs
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $12, $6 kids 18 years old and younger
Daddy Daughter Date| Homewood |
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The event features dancing, pictures, corsages, a craft, snacks and a keepsake to take home.
Where: H-F Sports Complex
When: 6:30-8 p.m. (ages 4-8); 8:30-10 p.m. (9 and up)
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $27, $18 member
Daddy Daughter Dance| Chicago |
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Have a magical night with dinner, dancing and fun. Dancing and DJ-led games will follow dessert.
Where: Monastero’s Ristorante
When: 6-9 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $90 couple, $75 resident couple
Family Valentine’s Day Dance| Chicago |
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The Horner Park Jazz Band provides live music for this family event.
Where: Portage Park
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $5
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America’s Candy Capital| Chicago |
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Exhibit includes numerous artifacts, photographs and other documentary items that tell the story of Chicago's iconic candy makers, including Snickers, Lemonheads, Butterfingers and Cracker Jack.
Where: Harold Washington Library Center
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Oink, Baa, Moo: Farm Fun| Waukegan |
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Interactive learning centers include a barn slide, apple orchard and chicken coop. Maggie, a life-sized fiberglass milking cow sponsored by Golden Oaks Farm in Wauconda, will be the focus of the new exhibit. Maggie is over five feet tall and features a working udder that recirculates the water that children "milk."
Where: Waukegan Public Library
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: Free
Girls Scouts "Girls Night Out"| Chicago |
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Enjoy dancing, snacks, games, fun, and giveaways. Contact Carmen Colyer, ccolyer@girlscoutsgcnwi.org or (708) 658-2326.
Where: Journey World
When: 7-9 p.m.
Ages: Tweens
Cost: $12
