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THURSDAY
February 18, 2010
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Art Exhibit: Collage & Memories. Members of the Midwest Collage Society will be showing their work at Mayslake Hall. Opening Reception Jan. 16th 4pm-6pm. Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-206-9566 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Artist Gregory Jacobsen. Chicago artist, Gregory Jacobsen's fifth solo show "Prostrate: New Paintings & Drawings." Artist's Reception: Friday, January… Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | National Wet Paint Exhibition. An outlook and an overview of emerging artists across the United States currently working in the medium of painting. Wet Paint… Zhou B. Art Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 708-837-4534 |
| 8:00 pm | Late Night Catechism.  A religious comedy from playwrights Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan which features a nun played by Donovan explaining Catholicis… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 773-348-4000 |
Retail Events
| Tame Your Winter Hair with Johnathan Breitung Salon's Blowout Special. Get 20% off a Brazilian blowout with Melissa. This luxury treatment is chemical free, improves your hair's natural vitality, an… Johnathan Breitung Salon. (Retail - Retail Event). 773-348-1800 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Storytime. This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every Monday and Thursday, Barnes and Noble… Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610 |
| 10:00 am | Studio Drop In. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
| 10:30 am | Crystal Lake Storytime. This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts and activities and a snack. Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 815-455-0302 |
| 11:00 am | Storytime Thursday. Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar during th… Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-752-8663 |
| 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Open Play Days. Corner Playroom is a Parent/Caregiver supervised indoor play place for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. My Corner Playroom. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-388-2121 |
| 1:00 pm | Studio Drop In. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
| 5:00 pm | Studio Drop In. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
| Toddlin' Thursdays. Come to play and stay all day! Chicago's most talented children's entertainers and educators thrill toddlers with "live" intera… Navy Pier Family Pavilion Stage. (Kid's - Children's Activities). |
Community
| 6:00 am- 7:30 am | Silent Sitting. The thoughts and feelings that might arise during the silent sitting are simply to be allowed to pass by without engaging oursel… Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. (Community - Self Help). 773-262-1468 |
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | Clear the Clutter - Toy Donation. Clear the clutter in your home of TOYS & kids stuff that your children have outgrown by donating them to Flourish Studios throug… Flourish Studios. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 773-281-8140 |
| 6:15 pm- 8:30 pm | Wines from France. Classes for those interested in learning about the history, terroir, grapes, and philosophies behind each great region. Hone yo… Alliance Francaise de Chicago. (Educational - Class). 312-337-1070 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm | Paper Management Made Simple. Professional Organizer Erin Kelly of Arranged By Erin will teach you paper management made simple. Erin will give you tips on e… Flourish Studios. (Educational - Workshop). 773-281-8140 |
| 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Baby in Balance: Babytalk. A workshop about how to optimally care for yourself and baby during and after pregnancy. Learn techniques such as self massage,… Balance Health + Wellness. (Educational - Workshop). 773-472-0560 |
| Flicks and Picks. This monthly discussion brings to Borders, Jeffrey Westoff of the Northwest Herald, to talk about Hollywood's current flicks. Borders. (Community - Club). 815-455-0302 | |
| Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven features a kaleidoscope of butterflies with 75 species from around the world. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| River Works. Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they support plants, animals, and humans. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Mysteries of the Marsh. Explore the variety of local wetlands and the creatures that live there and find out why these increasingly scarce species are s… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Wilderness Walk. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie, savanna, and dune complete with tru… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Hands-on Habitat. Hands-on Habitat invites budding naturalists (ages 3 - 7) to explore the secret world of animal homes. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| The Extreme Green House. The Extreme Green House explains how our homes are linked to nature and offers recycling tips.. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab. A detailed look at our native wetlands and their residents. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| National Geographic Crittercam: The World Through Animal Eyes. Watch a great white shark capture its prey, follow penguins glide beneath the ice, and take an ocean voyage with seals through C… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
Nightlife
| 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Rat Pack Fiesta. Singer Frank Lamphere and his Rat Pack Jazz Trio are out to show you a good time! Retro-pop and jazz is on the menu along with… La Playa Cantina. (Nightlife - Live Music). 630-790-3436 |
| 9:00 pm | St. Vincent. St. Vincent and Wildbird & Peacedrums performing live in concert in this 18 and over show. Metro. (Nightlife - Live Music). 773-549-0203 |
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