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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
Awake & Sing! at Northlight Theatre Now - February 28, 2010 Tony Award-winner for Best Revival of a Play in 2006! In a cramped Bronx tenement during the Great Depression, a working-class Jewish family copes with financial hardship even as they dream of a brighter future. Matriarch Bessie Berger's fierce determination keeps her family afloat, whatever the cost. Gritty, passionate, funny and heartbreaking, Odets' 1935 masterpiece beautifully captures both the hopes and the struggles of an unforgettable American family. Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	Northlight Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300
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
RETURN TO HAIFA at Next Theatre Now - March 7, 2010 1948 marked the birth of the Jewish state and the exodus of 500,000 Palestinians from Israel. Safiyeh and Said fled during the fighting and were forced to leave their infant son behind in his crib. Holocaust survivors Ephraim and Miriam arrive in Haifa where they are given a new last name, the abandoned home and the baby to raise as their own. Now 20 years later, the boy's birth parents return, hoping to recover what they once lost. Adapted from the 1968 Palestinian novella, Return to Haifa is an intensely intimate story about how we draw the lines of home, family and identity across time and politics. Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL (847) 475-1875
A Taste of Yesterday at Wagner Farm February 12, 2010 - February 14, 2010 Step back into the 1920's for a delicious full course, family style meal served by our costumed interpreters. Take a special tour of the house and barnyard, check out the farm animals and listen to the sounds of an old Victrola. Adults only. $55 per person.. Type: Festivals/Fairs.	Wagner Farm 1510 Wagner Rd. Glenview, IL 847-657-1506
Frank Sinatra, Jr. at Centre East February 13, 2010 - February 13, 2010 Working for years as his father's music director, Frank Sinatra, Jr. absorbed the nuances of Frank, Sr.'s timing and delivery of each song. Now, Frank, Jr. recreates the magic of the original performances, interlacing his own authentic renditions with personal memories of everyone involved in his father's illustrious career. Performance 8:00 PM. *PART OF OUR MARQUEE SERIES *Free Valentine's Day Celebration Follows Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Centre East Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300
The Second City 50th Anniversary Tour at Centre East February 20, 2010 - February 20, 2010 The Second City celebrates its 50th anniversary with a revival of the classic scenes, songs and improvisation that made them legendary. See hilarious sketches first performed by such comic masters as Joan Rivers, John Belushi, Tina Fey, Chris Farley and Harold Ramis plus comtemporary satire and improvisation - all performed by the comedic stars in the making. If your parents told you not to talk about it at the dinner table, chances are it will be made fun of by The Second City. Performance at 8:00 PM. Prices Vary. Type: Performing Arts.	North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Centre East Theatre 9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL (847) 673-6300
Guitarist Eliot Fisk at Pick-Staiger February 27, 2010 - February 27, 2010 Guitarist Eliot Fisk, a master transcriber of baroque and classical works, will perform. Fisk's recordings have frequently appeared in the Billboard charts as best-sellers. 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
Max & Ruby at Centre East February 27, 2010 - February 27, 2010 This Nick Jr. hit is back by popular demand! The acclaimed TheatreworksUSA returns with their production of Max & Ruby, a musical full of fun and sibling rivalry. Join bunny Max and his older sis Ruby as they learn lessons in fun ways together. This show is sure to sell out early! Performances at 1:00 and 3:00 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
"Number of People" at the Piven Theatre March 8, 2010 - 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
The Ethicist Randy Cohen at Centre East March 13, 2010 - March 13, 2010 One of New York Times' most popular commentators, humorist Randy Cohen pens not one, but two weekly columns ("The Ethicist and The Moral of the Story") and hosts a weekly podcast (one of the paper's few) to truly capture his droll wit. The former Emmy Award-winning comedy writer (Late Night with David Letterman) and National Public Radio contributor brings his wry take on everyday dilemmas and issues in the news to Centre East. Performance at 8:00 PM. *PART OF OUR IN THE HEADLINES SERIES *MEET RANDY COHEN 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
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

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