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August 10, 2010

The Arts

7:00 amMammoths And Mastodons: Titans Of The Ice Age.
The new traveling exhibition comes to The Field Museum. The Field Museum. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 312-922-9410
9:00 am-
3:00 pm		Photography Exhibition.
From beginning photographers to the seasoned professionals the members of the Mayslake Nature Study & Photography Club travel al… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 630-206-9567
10:00 am-
2:00 pm		6th Annual National Self-Portrait Exhibition.
Our guest juror will select 40 works for the gallery exhibition and 100 works will be selected for a permanent online exhibition… 33 Collective Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 708-837-4534
10:00 am-
5:30 pm		Dan Gamble "Phenomena" New Paintings.
Gamble's newest works describe "phenomena" existing between opposing conditions: abstraction vs. figuration, order vs. chaos, sp… Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900
7:30 pmBilly Elliot The Musical.
Based on the internationally popular movie, this is the story of a boy following his heart and making his dreams come true. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1710
8:00 pmShrek.
The musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
10:00 pm-
11:30 pm		The Free Improv Show.
Come join Brian, Josh, Peyton, James, and Tyler as they use the powers of improvisation to explore, well, anything and everythin… The Playground Theatre. (Performance - Improv). 773-871-3793
 Spoken Word.
The story of Cruz Montoya, a rock star on the West Coast poetry circuit, where audiences from San Diego to Seattle gather to hea… Facets Cinematheque. (Performance - Movies). 773-2814114.

Sports

7:00 pmChicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins.
MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000
7:00 pmChicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury (WOMEN).
Women's National Basketball Association Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 847-635-6601

For Children

10:00 amPicture Book Storytime for Infants & Toddlers.
This special storytime will have infants and toddlers under the age of 3 enjoying classic and current picture books. Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610
10:00 amStudio 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
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 pmStudio 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

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
11:00 am-
3:00 pm		Chicago Food Planet Tours.
Chicago Food Planet specializes in Food Tours through Chicago's most historic, delicious neighborhoods. Suitable for all age gro… Chicago Food Planet Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370
 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
 It's Magical Science Week.
We are learning to describe past and future events in Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese through kid friendly activiti… Language Stars Naperville Center. (Educational - Class). 630-357-3700

Dining Specials

 $5 Summer Luvin' Drink Specials.
Open for Lunch at 11am daily. Loaded Bloody Mary Bar on Sundays. Dick's $5 Summer Luvin' Deals ($5 select drinks on different… Dick's Last Resort. (Dining - Dining Specials). 312-836-7870
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