July 10, 2008 Newsletter - Vol. 2, Issue #28

The recent flooding in the Midwest has been devastating to many families in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri – so much so that homes and cars have been lost, people can't work, personal possessions have been washed away and lives have been forever altered.

Disaster relief agencies have been stretched to the limit … BUT here's where you can help.

The North Shore Auto Group has volunteered its fleet of parts trucks to transport relief supplies to areas hard hit by the flooding. Take these relief supplies – food, clothing, home goods, etc.

To the North Shore Auto Group
1350 Park Ave. West in Highland Park.

(If you have something you'd like to donate but aren't sure if it will be accepted, call 847.642.2100.)

You can also make a monetary donation – simply make your check payable to the Highland Park Community Foundation and write" flood relief" in the memo line.

The Chicago Bulls will be holding tryouts this weekend for people 18 and over who want to be a paid part of the “IncrediBulls” team (not to be confused with the Luv-A-Bulls) – these guys and gals get the crowd revved up, host fan promotions, and work with the Bulls at charity and community events and so on.

If you’re interested, you must be able to work at least 60 percent of the Bulls home games, have an enthusiastic personality, and be in great shape - athletic and/or gymnastic/acrobatic ability is a huge plus.

Get on down to the United Center (1901 W. Madison, Chicago)
Saturday, July 12 from 9 - 11:45 a.m.

You can visit http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/incredibulls_0809.html for all the details.

Keep an eye on the thermometer – any time the temp is forecast to or hits 85 degrees or higher Monday - Thursday, the public skating AND skate rental is without charge.

Rink Side Family Entertainment Center inside Gurnee Mills in Gurnee!
Call 847.856.1064 for skating times.

You don’t have to go far to find great theater – this weekend, the Skokie Theatre hosts actor Brian Parry in “Three Hotels” – a story of a successful corporate VP who risks losing it all, including his moral center. The play is a Chicago original and is on stage for two performances only!

Event: Three Hotels
Date: Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13
Location: Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie
Time: Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 Phone: 847.677.7761

We’ve got the North Shore music scene covered – here’s what’s coming up this week:

Thursday, July 10:

Tafaneyi (David) Gweshe and the Boterekwa Dance Troupe
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Rd., Glencoe
Concerts are free with paid parking, starts at 6 p.m.

Skinny Williams Trio (Jazz)

Friday, July 11:

Feist (Alternative Rock)
Ravinia Festival, Green Bay and Lake-Cook Rds., Highland Park
Tix are $15 - $40, Concert starts at 8 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m.

Fat Lisa (Jazz, Blues, Funk)
Late Nite HP, Buhai Plaza, Highland Park
Free concert – starts at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 12:

Tempest Trio (Classic Rock)
Gabe’s Backstage Lounge, 214 Green Bay Rd., Highwood
Concert starts at 9 p.m.

Starship
Scoopin’ Genesee mainstage, downtown Waukegan
Concert starts at 9 p.m., free

Sunday, July 13:

Gavin DeGraw (Pop Rock)
Six Flags Great America, Gurnee 7 p.m.,
Concert is free with admission to the park

Gospel Singsation
Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
Concert begins at 3 p.m., free to public

Summer Orchestra
Pick-Staiger concert Hall, NU Campus, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
Concert begins at 7:30 p.m., tix are $4/5/7

Tuesday, July 15:

Rendition (Dance)
The Glen Town Center, Glenview
Admission is free, concert starts around 6 p.m.

Got a little one in the house that’s in love with trucks? Here’s a chance to take it life-size! Checkout the Meet Our Fleet event in Lake Forest, where you little tykes can touch big trucks, bulldozers, street sweepers and more.

Event: Meet Our Fleet
Date: Friday, July 11
Location: Deerpath School, 67 Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Phone: 847.234.2600
Cost: None

If you haven’t been to Waukegan yet this summer, here’s a great excuse to make tracks – Scoopin’ Genesee is this weekend! You can take in a classic car show, a kids’ carnival, live music, food and drink in a street fair atmosphere. Check out the complete schedule by clicking here.

Event: Scoopin’ Genesee
Date: Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12
Location: downtown Waukegan
Time: Opens Friday at noon, Saturday at 10 am.
Phone: 847.599.2949
Cost: No admission charge

Here’s a chance for film buffs and Peter Pan fans to check out the 1924 classic, Peter Pan, with a live piano accompaniment! It’s part of Wilmette Theatre’s silent film series, and has been in Paramount’s vault for decades, only recently re-released and fully restored.

Check out either one of two performances this weekend!

Event: Peter Pan Silent Film screening
Date: Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12
Location: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
Time: Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. P
hone:847.251.7424
Cost: $10

If you’re a fan of local driving ranges, check this one out – Sportsman’s Country Club in Northbrook has “Demolition Nights” on Fridays in July! Here’s your chance to actually take aim at a car with your weapon of choice, and see if you can knock one in for a prize. There are other contests, too - come have some fun!

Get your art freak on this weekend at any one of several North Shore art fairs! Here’s what’s in store:

Event: Northbrook Fine Arts Festival
Date: Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13
Location: downtown Village Green, Northbrook
You’ll find: More than 70 artists specializing in oil, acrylic, wood, glass, photography, watercolor and jewelry. Kids’ hands-on art activities too!
For more info: 847.726.8669
Insider Tip: Hit up the sidewalk sales, also in town!

Event: Skokie Art Guild’s Annual Art Fair
Date: Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13
Location: Village Green, 5211 Oakton, Skokie
You’ll find: More than 75 artists at this well-established art fair, with live music, food and face painting!
For more info: 847.677.8163

Event: Lincolnshire Art Festival

We’ve got the sale scene covered! Here’s what’s on tap this weekend:

Event: Evanston Central Street Sidewalk Sale and Family Fest
Date: Thursday, July 10 - Saturday, July 12 (Note: Family Fest is on Saturday only)
Location: Independence Park, Central and Stewart Streets, Evanston
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What you’ll find: The Family Fest on Saturday includes a Young Artists fair, the Storybook Mom, live music and an antique fire truck!
Phone: 847.864.5565
Cost: None to attend

Event: Northbrook Sidewalk Sales
Date: Saturday, July 12
Location: Church St., Shermer St. and Cherry Lane
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What you’ll find: Check out the Fine Arts festival also on tap this weekend!
Phone: 847.509.0630
Cost: None to attend

Event: Wilmette Sidewalk Sale and Family Fun Fest
Date: Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12
Location: Wilmette Ave., downtown Wilmette
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What you’ll find: Great sales, live music, a food fest and free kid-friendly entertainment!
Phone: 847.251.3800
Cost: None to attend

Take care of your bones, and they’ll take care of you – listen in to experts who’ll be giving tips on osteoporosis prevention, treatment and coping mechanisms if you or a loved one are already living with this disease.

Event: “Building Better Bones”
Date: Monday, July 14
Location: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd.
Time: 10 .m.
Phone: 847.945.3311
Cost:None

Get some special one-on-one time in with your little princess On Saturday morning – the Open Lands will be educating one and all on some of our favorite pollinating creatures – bees and butterflies.

Event: Bees and Butterflies
Date: Saturday, July 12
Location: Lake Forest Open Lands, Shaw Prairie
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Phone: 847.482.1928
Cost: $8 members, $12 non-members

Unplug the DVD player for a night and join your neighbors outdoors on Friday night for “Shrek the Third” at Elder Park! Hot dogs will be on sale for dinner or a late-night snack.

Event: Family Movie Night – “Shrek the Third”
Date: Friday, July 11 (Sunday the 13th if it rains)
Location: Elder Park, Elder and Sheridan Rds., Winnetka
Time: Dusk
Cost: None

Hey, Cubs fans – join your buddies at RA Sushi for “Fukudome Fridays” - if Kosuke hits a homer, you get a 12 oz Sapporo for just a penny! Additional homers? Bring on the free appetizer! (Note: You need to be present at the time of a home run to partake in the goodies!)

Event: Fukudome Fridays
Date: Cubs game Fridays
Location: RA Sushi, 2601 Aviator Lane, Glenview (Glen Town Center)
Time: Game time
Phone: 847.510.1100