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OH COWARD! at Writers' Theatre Now - March 21, 2010 You're invited to a marvelous party! Oh Coward! celebrates one of the theatre's greatest entertainers-Noël Coward-who gave us the beloved works Blithe Spirit, Private Lives and Hay Fever. His effervescent music and charming quips now combine for an unforgettable evening of the most memorable tunes of the 20th century. Type: Performing Arts.	Writer's Theatre 664 Vernon Avenue Glencoe, IL (847) 242-6000
A Room of Their Own: The Bloomsbury Artists in American Collections Now - March 14, 2010 Exploring intersections between visual art, literature, and social reform, this exhibition brings together more than 150 objects that reflect the creative vision and collaborative journeys of the Bloomsbury group, a collective of British artists and writers active during the first half of the 20th century. Free. Type: Visual Arts.	Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Main Gallery and Alsdorf Gallery 40 Arts Circle Drive Evanston, IL 847-491-4000
Losing Paradise? Endangered Plants Here and Around the World Now - April 4, 2010 The traveling exhibition, "Losing Paradise? Endangered Plants Here and Around the World," seeks to draw attention to plants that are in danger of disappearing from the planet. Curated by the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and developed in collaboration with the Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History and the Center for Plant Conservation, the exhibition will next appear at the New York Botanical Garden. Free Admission (does not include parking fees). Type: Visual Arts.	Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL (847) 835-5440
THE OLD SETTLER at Writers' Theatre Now - March 21, 2010 It's Harlem in the spring of 1943. Elizabeth and Quilly are sisters of a certain age sharing their quiet lives together, but when they take in Husband Witherspoon, a handsome young boarder, their entire world changes abruptly. Husband, fresh from the country and adjusting to life in the big city, is on a desperate search for his missing fiancée, but ends up finding love in the most unlikely of places. Told with heartwarming sincerity, humor and a touch of poetry, The Old Settler paints a poignant picture of two women testing bonds of sisterhood and finding the strength and forgiveness only family can offer. Type: Performing Arts.	Writer's Theatre 325 Tudor Court Glencoe, IL (847) 242-6000
"Number of People" at the Piven Theatre Now - April 11, 2010 Grappling with Alzheimers and the challenges of aging, a Holocaust survivor struggles to bear witness to his past in this beautiful exploration on the elusive nature of memory. Prices Vary. Type: Visual Arts.	Piven Theatre 927 Noyes Street Evanston, IL 847-866-8049
Science Fiction: An Experiment in Circus March 13, 2010 - April 18, 2010 This acrobatic adventure into the world of mad science features robots, aliens, time travel and radioactive goo. With live music, physical comedy and thrilling flights through the air, this action packed production is perfect for the whole family. No Show on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, Fridays 7:30PM Saturdays 4:30PM and 7:30PM, Sundays 3:00PM. $15 Adults, $10 Kids Under 12. Type: Performing Arts.	The Actors Gymnasium 927 Noyes Street Evanston, IL (847) 328-2795
Chicago Philharmonic Presents "Tchaikovsky and Dvorak" March 14, 2010 - March 14, 2010 Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto; Dvorak Symphony No. 6. Vladimir Ovchinnikov, piano. Larry Rachleff, Conductor. Performance at 7:00 p.m. Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University 50 Arts Circle Drive Evanston, IL 847-866-6888
A Life at Northlight Theatre March 18, 2010 - April 25, 2010 John Mahoney stars in this evocative play about the evolution of friendships in a small Irish town. As Desmond Drumm nears retirement, his memories come to life, reminding him of the triumphs and tragedies of his youth and prompting him to mend relationships with a childhood friend and the love interest that had charmed them both. But as scenes from the past shed light on the misunderstandings of today, Desmond must realize that his lifelong ability to use his great intellect and acerbic wit as a means of self-defense has come at a cost. Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	Northlight Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300
Strega Nona at Centre East March 20, 2010 - March 20, 2010 Based on the award-winning children's book by Tomie dePaola, "Strega Nona" is the musical tale of a magical witch who cures the ills of her tiny Italian Village. But when a local lug tries to use magic for selfish means, pasta engulfs the town and only Strega Nona can save the day! Performances at 1:00 and 3:30 PM. *PART OF OUR KIDS SERIES Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Centre East Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300
Sergio and Odair Assad at Pick-Staiger April 8, 2010 - April 8, 2010 Brothers Sergio and Odair Assad and friends will explore the rhythmic connections between Middle Eastern and Brazilian music during their "De Volta As Raizes" ("Back to Our Roots") program. The Assads will perform new settings of ancient and modern Lebanese texts by songwriter and vocalist Christiane Karam. They also will be joined on stage by percussionist Jamey Haddad and pianist Clarice Assad, Sergio's daughter. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University 50 Arts Circle Drive Evanston, IL 847-866-6888
The Brilliant Line: Following the Early Modern Engraver, 1480-1650 April 9, 2010 - June 20, 2010 The Brilliant Line explores a single printmaking technique-engraving-and its proliferation between the years 1480 and 1650. Through juxtapositions and comparisons among the works of such masters as Martin Schongauer, Marcantonio Raimondi, Hendrik Goltzius, and Claude Mellan, the exhibition will visually recreate the exchange of ideas and techniques in print workshops, and the dispersal of the knowledge of engraving as artists and prints traveled throughout Europe. Free. Type: Visual Arts.	Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Main Gallery 40 Arts Circle Drive Evanston, IL 847-491-4000
The Wit and Wisdom of Dave Barry at Centre East April 10, 2010 - April 10, 2010 The best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist whose witty, critically acclaimed weekly column has kept you in stitches for over 15 years is bringing his signature amusing commentary about relationships, work, kids, technology and everyday idiosyncrasies to the Centre East stage! Performance at 8:00 PM. *PART OF OUR IN THE HEADLINES SERIES *MEET DAVE BARRY AT A BOOK-SIGNING FOLLOWING THIS PERFORMANCE Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Centre East Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300
WAR WITH THE NEWTS at Next Theatre April 15, 2010 - May 16, 2010 Can one man stop an empire? In 1936, Czech-born Karel Capek wrote a spooky, fantastical novel about the discovery of an intelligent race of giant salamanders, which humanity enslaves for profit and national advantage. This highly-anticipated adaptation comes to us from Jason Loewith and Artistic Associate Justin D.M. Palmer in collaboration with puppet designer Michael Montenegro. On the heels of an enlightening research trip to the Czech Republic, the artistic team has truly unlocked the theatrical magic of this portentous story. Brought to life with pools, puppets and projections, War With the Newts is an incredibly timely satire about a global economy planting the seeds of its own destruction. Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL (847) 475-1875
"La Guitarra!" at Lutkin Hall April 17, 2010 - April 17, 2010 Italy's Oscar Ghiglia and Greece's Elena Papandreou will team up with Northwestern University music faculty member Anne Waller and DePaul University faculty member Mark Maxwell in "La Guitarra!" The program includes modern works and favorites by Manuel de Falla, Manuel Ponce and Joaquin Rodrigo. Performance at 7:30 p.m. $20 General Public; $17 Seniors/Faculty/Staff; $10 Students. Type: Performing Arts.	Lutkin Hall at Northwestern University 700 University Place Evanston, IL 847-467-4000
Mike Burstyn & Mal Z. Lawrence at Centre East April 17, 2010 - April 17, 2010 Broadway's own Mike Burstyn makes his Centre East debut. The musical theater star (Barnum, Jolson) sings show-stopping favorites accompanied by a three-piece band. Joining him is 'Catskills on Broadway' comedian Mal Z. Lawrence, for a superb night of entertainment. Performance 8:00 PM. *PART OF OUR MARQUEE SERIES *CURTAIN RAISER DONOR RECEPTION FOLLOWS THIS PERFORMANCE Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Centre East Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300
Whose Line Anyway? at Centre East May 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010 Get ready for side-splitting improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions, featuring the stars of the hit television show, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?!" Ryan Stiles ("Drew Carey", "Two and a Half Men"), Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis leave audiences gasping with the very witty scenes they invent, right before your eyes. Performances at 5:00 and 8:00 PM. *PART OF OUR COMEDY SERIES Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Centre East Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300

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