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THURSDAY
September 24, 2009
The Arts
| Call | Blue Man Group.  Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that comb… Briar Street Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-348-4000 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Uncertain Times. New Paintings by Amy Casey. Artist Reception: Friday, September 11th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900 |
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | Alice Dubois: Evolution. Alice Dubois' beautiful show, Evolution, will be on display at Flourish Studios' Envision Gallery from August 31 - September 27,… Flourish Studios. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 773-281-8140 |
| 10:00 am- 1:00 pm | Black Butterfly: the muse. Charcoal realist drawings on mylar drafting film by Alice McMahon White. Opening Reception: Friday, September 18th 7pm - 10pm. 33 Collective Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 708-837-4534 |
| 1:30 pm | Cabaret. Live showing of the musical. Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Screening of "Etienne!" - The Hamster Movie. After Richard finds out that his best and only friend, a dwarf hamster named Etienne, has terminal cancer, he decides to take hi… Music Box Theatre. (Performance - Movies). 773-871-6604 |
| 7:30 pm | Jersey Boys. The story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sens… Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm | America. The legendary band live in concert. Genesee Theatre. (Music - Rock & Metal). 847-263-6300 |
| 8:00 pm | Cabaret. Live showing of the musical. Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 10:30 pm | The Union - A Very Civil War. The Union, a sketch comedy group featuring real life married couple Corey Rittmaster and Monique Madrid. A Very Civil War explo… Donny's Skybox Theater. (Performance - Theater). 312-337-3992 |
Community
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| 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 | One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 10:45 am | IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 10:45 am | Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Space Show. Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 11:30 am | 3D Universe: A Symphony. This video suite blends breathtakingly beautiful astronomical images with the music 'Pictures at an Exhibition' composed by Muss… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 11:30 am | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 12:15 pm | IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 12:45 pm | Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Space Show. Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 1:00 pm | One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 1:30 pm | 3D Universe: A Symphony. This video suite blends breathtakingly beautiful astronomical images with the music 'Pictures at an Exhibition' composed by Muss… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 1:45 pm | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 2:30 pm | One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 2:45 pm | Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Space Show. Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 3:15 pm | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 3:30 pm | 3D Universe: A Symphony. This video suite blends breathtakingly beautiful astronomical images with the music 'Pictures at an Exhibition' composed by Muss… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 4:00 pm | IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 4:45 pm | Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Space Show. Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 4:45 pm | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 5:30 pm | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Image Panel Seminar for Women. Learn to make a positive and lasting first impression! Come join us for a free stimulating panel discussion on image and maximi… Gold Coast FFC. (Educational - Workshop). 312-730-8262 |
| 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 | Dr. Gary Glenn Lecture. Dr. Gary D. Glenn, Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Northern Illinois University, lectures on t… Cinderella Lounge. (Community - Lecture). 312-235-3512 |
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 |
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