March 6, 2008 Newsletter - Vol. 2, Issue #10

Where to Shop

Antiquing Made Easy!



The 38th Annual Winnetka Woman’s Antiques Show is this weekend!
Don’t miss the great booth chats, bar and beverages, along with a full luncheon daily!

Event: 38th Annual Winnetka Antiques Show
Date: Friday, March 7th - Sunday, March 9th
Location: Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka
Time: Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.
Phone: 847.446.0537
Cost: $15 for a three day pass
Web: www.winnetkacommunityhouse.org


Trunk Shows Aren’t Just For The Ladies



Guys! Why should women be the only ones to get the heads up on new fashion?
Check out the Joseph Abboud trunk show this weekend in Skokie at the Old Orchard Nordstrom!

Event: Joseph Abboud Trunk Show
Date: Saturday, March 8th
Location: Nordstrom Men’s Department, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, corner of Old Orchard and Waukegan Rds., Skokie
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 847.677.2121


Here’s A Chance To Shop And Sip



Do you like to mix it up when it comes to shopping and socializing? Grab a friend and get to Bloomingdale’s at Old Orchard TONIGHT! There’s several opportunities to rack up a gift or a sale while shopping and/or imbibing:

Event: Free gift with purchase at “Brighten Up Your Spring With Lilly Pulitzer”
Date: Thursday, March 6th
Location: Bloomingdale’s, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, corner of Old Orchard and Waukegan Rds., Skokie
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Phone: 847.568.6585


Event: “Hot Gossip” - Contemporary sportswear event, including DJ and caffeine-infused V2 Vodka cocktails
Date: Thursday, March 6th
Location: Bloomingdale’s, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, corner of Old Orchard and Waukegan Rds., Skokie
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Phone: 847.568.6585


Event: “Champagne & Shoes” - Bubbly on tap, shoes 50% off of two or more pairs

Date: Thursday, March 6th
Location: Bloomingdale’s, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, corner of Old Orchard and Waukegan Rds., Skokie
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Phone: 847.568.6524


Where to Go:

A Four-Day Arts Extravaganza



Immerse yourself in a weekend of lectures, concerts, exhibits and workshops as the Music Institute of Chicago presents its Four Score Festival this weekend in Evanston.
Abraham Stokman will highlight four composers and their significant achievements, as special guest artists and MIC faculty perform their works.

Event: Music Institute of Chicago’s Four Score Festival
Date: March 6th - 9th
Location: Performances at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Cost: Varies for single performances; passes to all events range from $21 - $45
Phone: 847.905.1500
Web: http://www.musicinstituteofchicago.org/events_detail.php?series=s03


Looking For A New Pet?



If you prefer scratchy scales to fuzzy fur, you need to head straight to Lake Forest this weekend for “Reptile Rampage 2008” – a day-long festival devoted to all things reptilian. With hundreds of animals on display, visitors can touch a number of different species, learn more about their favorite lizard and even buy a new family pet!

Event: Reptile Rampage 2008
Date: Sunday, March 9th
Location: Lake Forest Recreation Center Gym, 400 Hastings Rd., Lake Forest
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 847.615.4388
Cost: $5

Break Out The Boogie Shoes

Looking for a fun Friday night out on the town? Check out Late Nite HP! They’ve got a great variety of music on tap, from guitar to punk rock.

Event: Late Nite HP
Date: Friday, March 7th
Location: downtown Highland Park -
Suede and Susie at City Park Grill, 1783 St. Johns Ave., 7:30 p.m.
Kraytos at Stash’s, 610 Central Ave., 8 p.m.
Scott Gardner, Starbucks Renaissance Place, 1849 Green Bay Rd., 8 p.m.
Web: www.latenitehp.com


Turn The Page &
Find Out Why Johnny Doesn’t Want To Read



If you’re a parent of a strapping young lad, and yours would rather do anything than pick up a book, here’s a chance to source a few strategies to turn things around. Deerfield Public Library is hosting “Boys And Reading: What’s The Problem? What’s The Solution?” - a workshop led by award-winning author Marc Aronson.

Event: “Boys And Reading: What’s The Problem? What’s The Solution?”
Date: Monday, March 10th
Location: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 847.945.3311


North Shore Theatre Spotlight: Highwood



The North Shore has a number of outstanding theatre options – this weekend, check out Highwood’s Attic Playhouse, with their presentation of “Keeping Down With The Joneses,” a bomb shelter based comedy. It’s a final wrap on this show on the 9th, so catch it while you can!

Event: “Keeping Down With The Joneses”
Date: Friday, March 7th - Sunday, March 9th
Location: Attic Playhouse, 410 Sheridan Rd., Highwood (above the Curry Hut!)
Time: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
Cost: $18 advanced tix, $20 at the door
Phone: 847.433.2660


What To Do

Your Driveway -- Now A B-Ball Clinic



With spring around the corner, now’s the time to order up a session with Hot Shots Sports! Working in conjunction with the Glencoe Park District, these instructors will come to you, provided you’ve got a b-ball and hoop. These Shooters work with your kids on handling drills, passing, and shooting. Get a couple of the neighborhood kids in the mix and split the cost!

Event: Hot Shots Driveway Basketball Clinics
Date: You decide!
Location: Your driveway!
Time: Set between you and staff
Phone: Call the Glencoe Park District at 847.835.3030
Cost: $55/hr for residents of Glencoe, $60 for non-residents


Find Out “Why Women Should Rule The World”



Dee Dee Myers is coming to Deerfield next week to promote her new book, “Why Women Should Rule The World.” Myers was President Bill Clinton’s first press secretary, and she was both the youngest and the first woman to hold that position in the White House. Catch her book signing at Borders on Tuesday!

Event: Dee Dee Myers book signing
Date: Tuesday, March 11th
Location: Border’s, 49 S. Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Phone: 847.559.1999
Cost: $55/hr for residents of Glencoe, $60 for non-residents


Everyone Loves Jazz Hands



Don’t miss Northwestern University’s “Danceworks 2008” – featuring some of the best choreography and dancers in the university program. Final performances are this weekend!

Event: Danceworks 2008
Date: Through March 9th
Location: NU Theatre and Interpretation Center, 30 Arts Circle, Evanston
Time: Wednesday - Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 - $20
CPhone: 847.491.7282


A Fairy Tale For The Funny Bone



Chicago Kids Company goes funny with their musical version of “Cinderella!” Geared toward kids ages 3 and up, they’ll have a blast watching this live stage version of a Disney classic.

Event: Chicago Kids Company’s presentation of “Cinderella”
Date: Saturdays, March 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Location: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
Phone: 847.251.7424


Grab Your Gloves and Take In The Fresh Air !



Get outside this weekend at The Grove in Glenview, where you can help out with Restoration Work Day! And if you’ve got some work gloves, bring ‘em!

Event: Restoration Work Day At The Grove
Date: Saturday, March 8th
Location: The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview
Time: 9 a.m..
Phone: 847.299.6096
Web: www.glenviewparks.org


Where (Or What!) To Eat

Just What The Heck Is An Espresso Anyway?

C’mon – if someone asked you, could you answer? Learn a little caffeine “mixology” this weekend at the Northbrook Whole Foods Market! Their coffee buyer will walk you through all you need to know about your java - yum!

Event: “It’s All About The Bean – Espresso Drinks”
Date: Saturday, March 8th
Location: Whole Foods, 840 Willow Rd., Northbrook
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Phone: 847.205.5353

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