The staff of Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau wishes you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. As always, we appreciate the support you have shown for our efforts and we look forward to working with you in mapping out a successful 2009!
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January's Entertainment Line-up
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
If you love Elvis, you won't want to miss the Elvis Birthday Tribute Artists Spectacular (Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 pm). Performed by multiple entertainers representing the different eras of Elvis' incredible career, this event is a true celebration! You can also mark the inauguration of our new President when The Capitol Steps perform their laugh-out-loud songs from their latest album Campaign and Suffering (Friday thru Sunday, January 23-25). Also this month, come be astounded by the world-famous Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats (January 31 and February 1). With the debut of a brand new show (Cirque D'Or) filled with breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty, this performance is great entertainment for all ages. For tickets, call 847-673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.
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January 7 - February 15
Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
A celebration of the human spirit and the joy of cooking, Po Boy Tango tells the story of Richie Po - a Chinese immigrant who turns to his estranged friend Gloria to help him recreate his mother's "Great Banquet." With the help of lessons from Po Mama's television cooking show, the two discover a deeper understanding of food, culture and the nature of friendship. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 847-673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.
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January 11 - February 15
Opening Reception January 11 from 1-4 pm - Artist's Panel at 2 pm
Evanston Art Center
2603 Sheridan Rd., Evanston
Trace/Memory features artists who are consciously playing with and investigating the transformative process of manipulating information. Memory, like art, is a creative act. Small bits of information gleaned from real world events, objects, activities and emotions are routed, selected, mapped and catalogued for use in creating individual stories. These "traces" are the raw materials of their creations. Using both additive and subtractive processes the artists in Trace/Memory distort and reinvent reality to create each unique work of art. For more information, visit www.evanstonartcenter.org or call 847-475-5300
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Polaroids: Mapplethorpe - January 13 thru April 5
From Michelangelo to Annibale Carracci - January 23 thru April 5
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
Northwestern University
40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston
Two new exhibits open at the Block Museum this month. The first, Polaroids: Mapplethorpe, traces Robert Mapplethorpe's use of instant photography from 1970 to 1975. The show brings together 100 works including self-portraits, figure studies, still lifes, and portraits of friends and lovers such as Patti Smith and Sam Wagstaff. This largely unknown body of work offers insight into the artist's creative development at a formative time in his career. Some of the works in this exhibition may not be suitable for all audiences.
The second exhibit, From Michelangelo to Annibale Carracci: A Century of Italian Drawings from the Prado showcases 70 drawings that explore the working methods of the most important artists active in Italy during a time of unprecedented artistic patronage. Focusing on the period from 1520 to 1620, this exhibition marks the first time that many of these extraordinary drawings have traveled outside of Spain's Prado Museum and includes two recently discovered figural studies for Michelangelo's Last Judgment. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu or call 847-491-4000.
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Throughout January
Pick Staiger Concert Hall
Northwestern University
50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston
Celebrate your love of chamber music at one of the Chicago area's premier festivals, Northwestern's 13th annual Winter Chamber Music Festival. This season features renowned guest artists plus members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Bienen School of Music faculty. A few of January's concerts include: Evanston Chamber Ensemble with harpsichordist Stephen Alltop and violist Lawrence Neuman (January 9), Lincoln String Quartet with clarinetist Steven Cohen (January 11), Cassatt Quartet with cellist Marc Johnson (January 16), Violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi, cellist Marc Johnson, and pianist Andrea Swan (January 18), and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Anoushka Shankar (January 25). For a complete schedule and tickets visit www.pickstaiger.org or call 847-491-5441.
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Men and Women Take to the Court!
Welsh-Ryan Arena
1501 Central St., Evanston
See Big Ten basketball at its very best as the Wildcat season continues in the New Year. Get all the excitement, action and fun right here on Chicago's North Shore when Northwestern's men's and women's basketball teams take to the court with speed, focus and a determination to win! With games continuing through March, this is an ideal activity for the entire family. For tickets and a complete schedule of all remaining games, please call 847-491-CATS or visit www.nusports.com.
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Thursday, January 29
Blind Faith Café
525 Dempster St., Evanston
Please join us at Blind Faith Café, the North Shore's premier vegetarian restaurant, for networking and a light breakfast. This "rise and shine" gathering runs from 8 to 9:30 am on Thursday, January 29 and is a wonderful way for our members to meet one another, share ideas and learn to strategically market their businesses. The networking event is open to all CNSCVB members and there is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP by Friday, January 23rd 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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355 Ridge Ave., Evanston
The Modern Healthcare 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare rankings have been announced and Resurrection Health Care is the highest ranking Chicago area company on the list, one of the top five health care systems in the country and 19th best place to work nationwide. This national awards and honors program recognizes outstanding workplaces that enable employees to perform at their optimum level to provide patients and customers with the best possible care and services. To learn more about St. Francis, please visit www.saintfrancishospital.reshealth.org.
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Wednesday, March 4 through Friday, March 6
The Fairmont Hotel
200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Bureau of Tourism and Visit Illinois are gearing up to host the 22nd Annual Illinois Governor's Conference at Chicago's Fairmont Hotel. This year's conference is themed "The Road Ahead" and features top-tier, industry-renowned speakers and experts who will focus on looking ahead at unique industry trends, new media technology, how to market to growing travel segments and more. Online registration is taking place now with "early bird" pricing available. To learn more about the conference and for registration information, please visit www.ilgovconference.com.
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