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Now Through December 9
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
Alfred Hitchcock presented himself as the sole author of his films, and his movies were the direct translation of his creative genius to the screen. In reality, however, Hitchcock was a deeply collaborative artist, working intensely with actors, producers, cinematographers, screenwriters, editors, and production and sound designers to create what the public knew as “an Alfred Hitchcock film.” Through drawings, paintings, storyboards, and production documents, this exhibition explores a film making process that thrived on teamwork. For more information, please call 847-491-4000 or visit www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu.
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October 3 – November 11
Northlight Theatre (North Shore Center for the Performing Arts)
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
Northlight Theatre begins its 33rd season (which also celebrates Artistic Director BJ Jones’ 10th Anniversary season) with Moliere’s The Miser. When an old widower decides to marry off his children against their will, he sets the entire family scheming to steal his fortune. With forbidden romance in the air and the family treasure buried in the backyard, it’s a race to see who will come out on top. A hilarious tale of true love—between a man and his money! For more information or to order tickets, please call 847-673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.
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October 5 – 14
Various venues throughout Evanston
Arts Week Evanston is your chance to be transformed by the arts! This 10 day extravaganza encompasses music, dance, theater, improv, and more, daring you to stretch your imagination with new sights, sounds, colors and ideas. Arts Week also offers a variety of hands-on classes including crafts, ceramics, woodcarving and painting. In addition, you’ll find book discussions and even a chorale rehearsal that you can join! The kick-off celebration (10/5 starting at 6 pm) takes place in downtown Evanston. For more information and a complete schedule of activities, locations and events, please call 847- 448-8260 or click here.
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Check out Rush North Shore Medical Center’s new Health E-Matters newsletter, a new, on-line newsletter with timely medical news, research findings, nutrition & fitness tips and more. Health E-Matters is emailed each month to subscribers. We invite you to share Health E-Matters with your employees, friends and family. Click here to sign up now.
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Sunday, October 7
The Grove
1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview
Travel back in time and learn about local history at Glenview’s Grove Folk Fest where continuous live folk music, square dancing, nature walks and pioneer craft demonstrations will be featured. You’ll also enjoy outdoor dining on good, old-fashioned American cuisine! Handmade gift and craft items will be on sale and the North Shore Storytelling Guild will be telling stories for children and adults throughout the grounds all day long. Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children 12 and under. For more information, please call 847-299-6096 or visit www.glenviewparks.org.
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Saturday, October 13 & Saturday, October 20
Wagner Farm
1510 Wagner Road, Glenview
Glenview offers two fabulous fall events for the entire family! Build Your Own Scarecrow (10/13 from 12 noon to 3 pm) invites kids of all ages to make their very own scarecrow! Just bring some old clothes and Wagner Farm will provide a pumpkin head, the straw and the know-how. The cost if $5 per scarecrow. On Saturday, 10/20 from 11am to 5pm, Wagner Farm hosts its Corn Harvest Festival. Come on out, meet the farm animals, and experience harvest time from an earlier era with horse-drawn wagon rides, farm tours, corn picking by hand, and a variety of other farm activities. The cost is $3 per person, children under 3 are free. For more information, please call 847-657-1506 or visit www.glenviewparks.org.
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October 22-28
Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette
Two film festivals in one month! The Chicago Festival for Israeli Cinema celebrates Israel’s award-winning film history during the largest showcase of Israeli cinema in the entire Midwest! The entire festival runs for two weeks from October 18 – 28, but the last six days (22-28) take place at the Wilmette Theatre. The 24th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival will also be at the Wilmette Theatre for two days of screenings October 27 & 28. The largest and longest running festival of its kind in the U.S. showcases the best culturally diverse, non-violent, value affirming children’s films. For more information on either of these festivals, please call 847-251-7424 or visit www.wilmettetheatre.com.
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Tuesday, October 23
Charles Gates Dawes House
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston
In celebration of National Archives Month, the Evanston History Center Research Room and Archives will hold a community Open House. If you have ever wanted to research your Evanston house, know more about your neighborhood, find information about someone who lived in Evanston, or just learn more about Evanston’s history, this is your chance! The Open House is Tuesday, 10/23 from 6-9 pm and EHC Archivist Lori Osborne and staff members will be on hand to help with your questions. The event is appropriate for children age 12 and over. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your place, please call 847-475-3410 or visit www.evanstonhistorical.org.
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Saturday, October 27
Linden Avenue and 4th Street, Wilmette
You won't want to miss the Linden Square Pumpkin Walk, one of Wilmette's most anticipated fall activities. Kids of all ages are sure to enjoy this fun-filled afternoon which includes complimentary hayrides, balloons, music, a costume contest, face painting, trick-or-treating and more! Hosted by the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce and the businesses of Linden Square, this event (which runs from 11 am - 2 pm) is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 847-251-3800 or visit www.wilmettechamber.org
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Saturday & Sunday, October 27 & 28
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
Enjoy a frightfully good time in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s popular Model Railroad Garden, which is decorated especially for Halloween with spider webs, ghosts, goblins and pumpkins! Families are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat for candies and prizes including temporary tattoos and glow sticks. Kids can also participate in various planting activities. Hours for Trains, Tricks & Treats are 10 am to 4:30 pm (weather permitting). Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 2-12. For more information, please call 847-835-5440 or visit www.ohwow.org.
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Tuesday, October 30
RA Sushi
2601 Aviator Lane, Glenview
Please join us at RA Sushi, Glenview’s stylishly edgy sushi bar and restaurant located at The Glen. The after-work gathering (5:30 – 7 pm) includes complimentary appetizers and cocktails and is a wonderful way for partners to meet one another, share ideas and learn more about the visitor-boosting efforts of Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau. The networking event is open to all CNSCVB partners and there is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP by Monday, October 22 to Jennifer Williams (CNSCVB Manager of Membership and Advertising) at 847-763-0011 x 22 or e-mail her at jwilliams@cnscvb.com. We look forward to seeing you!
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Bob Acri Octet and As Long As I’m Singing: The Music of Bobby Darin
Skokie Theatre Music Foundation
7924 N. Lincoln Avenue, Skokie
There’s plenty of entertainment this month at the Skokie Theatre Music Foundation! On Wednesday afternoons (10/10, 10/17 and 10/24) enjoy the fabulous Bob Acri Octet. Bob Acri, one of the most versatile and talented pianists in America, has accompanied such great vocalists as Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and Barbra Streisand! You won’t want to miss him. All shows begin at 1:30 pm and tickets are $8 (senior and group discounts do apply). And, if you love Bobby Darin, you must see As Long As I’m Singing: The Music of Bobby Darin. Tickets are $35 and there are still seats available for two of the three performances (10/26 at 8 pm and 10/27 at 9:15 pm). For more information, please call 847-677-7761 or visit www.skokietheatre.com.
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October Events
Music Institute of Chicago
1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
The sounds of music abound during the month of October at the Music Institute of Chicago! On October 7 (3:00 pm) come for the classical sounds of James Buswell (Violin), Carol Ou (Cello) and Micah Yui (Piano); On October 11 (7:30 pm) is the Brandenburg Project featuring Brach’s Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 3 and 6; and On October 13 (7:30 pm), one of the most accomplished horn players of her generation, Gail Williams, takes center stage. For more information about these and other events, please call 847-905-1500 or visit www.musicinstituteofchicago.org.
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Illinois Tollway’s Construction & Travel Awareness Campaign
As many of you know, there are several sections of the Illinois Tollway under construction. To ensure that your visitors, customers and/or employees can plan adequately when traveling to your location, the Illinois Tollway (as part of its Congestion-Relief Program called Open Roads for a Faster Future), is asking that you link your website’s “How To Get Here” page to the Tollway’s “Know Before You Go” travel page. While most daily commuters know what to expect, leisure travelers may be less prepared. You can help save them time (and aggravation) by keeping them informed of traffic patterns and alternative routes. For more information, please click here.
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The following businesses have recently joined Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau as Preferred Partners. Please help us build a bigger and stronger Bureau by letting us know of any businesses or industry contacts who you believe would benefit from becoming one of our Preferred Partners. Please contact Jennifer Williams, CNSCVB Sales Manager at jwilliams@cnscvb.com or call 847-763-0011 x 22 with any questions.
Sign A Rama
9241 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie
847-324-5500
Mark Collins
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Comedy Sportz
773-549-8080
Steph DeWaegeneer
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