lizseymour
04-01-2008, 03:03 PM
30 Years Young: That would be Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (http://hubbardstreetdance.com/home.asp), and they’re literally leaping with joy. You can see this for yourself in their Spring Series performances on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. In addition to the range of choreography, created both by HSDC artists as well as major choreographers, there's an interesting range of music as well, from Devendra Banhart to Bach, from John Adams to Philip Glass to Dead Can Dance. On Saturday, April 5, HSDC will also host “Beyond the Stage: Architecture and Dance,” a wine tasting and discussion led by architect Dirk Denison, at 7 p.m. at the Harris Theater. Want even more HSDC? Check out the Spotlight Ball, a gala held on Friday, April 4 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers (for details, visit HSDC’s website).
Everything Old is for Sale Again: So visit The Annual Spring Antiques Show & Sale (http://www.dolphinfairs.com/arlingtonparkantiques) at Arlington Park Racetrack (http://www.arlingtonpark.com/) Friday, April 4- Sunday, April 6. The event features more than 150 dealers offering antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, antique and estate jewelry and much more. Spreading out across the upper and lower levels of the track-side clubhouse at Arlington Park, the show will offer something for everyone from home decorators to serious collectors. The selection includes the following: antique furniture, silver, porcelain, bronzes, Asian lamps, rugs, antique & estate jewelry, toys, textiles, paintings, maps, watches, crystal, ceramics, folk art, pottery, vintage clothing and more. Weekend admission is $8; children under 12 are free.
Family-Friendly Frank: If you’re eager to explore the glories of Frank Lloyd Wright but not sure what to do with your kids, try the Design Detectives Family Tour (http://www.gowright.org/homestudio/tours.php?PHPSESSID=c2e5d250594841f27448acdabea1d9 0a#SAT). Search for clues to the secrets of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design, plus hear stories of his life in his Oak Park house. The tour is offered on Saturdays and runs from 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Price: $10-$12; $5-$10 for kids ages 4-18; kids 3 and under free.
Mythic Creatures in the Flesh: Feast your eyes on Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids at the Field Museum (http://www.fieldmuseum.org/mythiccreatures/). Examine the legend and the science behind some of the most fascinating creatures ever invented. Enter the fabled world of dragons, journey to the depths of the ocean and soar above the clouds to uncover the origins of the powerful, dangerous and magical beings that have been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. Preserved specimens, cultural artifacts and works of art highlight the surprising similarities and differences in the way people around the world have envisioned these myths.
Movin’ On Up: Can’t decide between live music or a movie night? Try the Chicago Cultural Center Film Series, which is showing “Movin' On Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, 1965 – 1973” on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5.
(http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@033162 8870.1206988749@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdadedjmlijlhcefecelldffhdfgk.0&contentOID=536978895&contenTypeName=COC_EVENT&topChannelName=Dept&blockName=Cultural%2BAffairs%2FApril+2008%2FConten t&context=dept&entityName=Cultural+Affairs&deptMainCategoryOID=-536884095 The Impressions’ music, led by the voice & lyrics of Curtis Mayfield, inspired one of the most important political movements in our nation's history. In the words of Ambassador Andrew Young, "You hear in Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions the spiritual power of Dr. Martin Luther King." On Friday, April 4 following the film, join the surviving members of the Impressions: Fred Cash, Sam Gooden and Curtis Mayfield's widow, Altheida, along with 3 panelists from Reelin' in the Years Productions for a question and answer session. Aaron Cohen from Downbeat will serve as the moderator. Showtime is 7 p.m. in the Claudia Cassidy Theater.
Everything Old is for Sale Again: So visit The Annual Spring Antiques Show & Sale (http://www.dolphinfairs.com/arlingtonparkantiques) at Arlington Park Racetrack (http://www.arlingtonpark.com/) Friday, April 4- Sunday, April 6. The event features more than 150 dealers offering antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, antique and estate jewelry and much more. Spreading out across the upper and lower levels of the track-side clubhouse at Arlington Park, the show will offer something for everyone from home decorators to serious collectors. The selection includes the following: antique furniture, silver, porcelain, bronzes, Asian lamps, rugs, antique & estate jewelry, toys, textiles, paintings, maps, watches, crystal, ceramics, folk art, pottery, vintage clothing and more. Weekend admission is $8; children under 12 are free.
Family-Friendly Frank: If you’re eager to explore the glories of Frank Lloyd Wright but not sure what to do with your kids, try the Design Detectives Family Tour (http://www.gowright.org/homestudio/tours.php?PHPSESSID=c2e5d250594841f27448acdabea1d9 0a#SAT). Search for clues to the secrets of Frank Lloyd Wright’s design, plus hear stories of his life in his Oak Park house. The tour is offered on Saturdays and runs from 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Price: $10-$12; $5-$10 for kids ages 4-18; kids 3 and under free.
Mythic Creatures in the Flesh: Feast your eyes on Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids at the Field Museum (http://www.fieldmuseum.org/mythiccreatures/). Examine the legend and the science behind some of the most fascinating creatures ever invented. Enter the fabled world of dragons, journey to the depths of the ocean and soar above the clouds to uncover the origins of the powerful, dangerous and magical beings that have been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. Preserved specimens, cultural artifacts and works of art highlight the surprising similarities and differences in the way people around the world have envisioned these myths.
Movin’ On Up: Can’t decide between live music or a movie night? Try the Chicago Cultural Center Film Series, which is showing “Movin' On Up: The Music and Message of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, 1965 – 1973” on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5.
(http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@033162 8870.1206988749@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdadedjmlijlhcefecelldffhdfgk.0&contentOID=536978895&contenTypeName=COC_EVENT&topChannelName=Dept&blockName=Cultural%2BAffairs%2FApril+2008%2FConten t&context=dept&entityName=Cultural+Affairs&deptMainCategoryOID=-536884095 The Impressions’ music, led by the voice & lyrics of Curtis Mayfield, inspired one of the most important political movements in our nation's history. In the words of Ambassador Andrew Young, "You hear in Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions the spiritual power of Dr. Martin Luther King." On Friday, April 4 following the film, join the surviving members of the Impressions: Fred Cash, Sam Gooden and Curtis Mayfield's widow, Altheida, along with 3 panelists from Reelin' in the Years Productions for a question and answer session. Aaron Cohen from Downbeat will serve as the moderator. Showtime is 7 p.m. in the Claudia Cassidy Theater.