Opportunity Enterprises (OE) was presented with a check from the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation for $25,000. The funds are part of the Foundation’s annual grant program. OE’s president and CEO Neil Samahon said the award will help fund the installation of an accessible kayak launch at the disability service organization’s Lakeside property at Lake Eliza.
**** Highly Recommended **** The audience was clearly ready and waiting for The Lion King on opening night, judging by the cheers that greeted the first notes sung by Rafiki the Mandrill (Gugwana Diamini). There were expressions of sheer awe on children’s faces as animals – everything from giraffes to elephants – walked up the aisles. The Lion King is nothing short of spectacular! I was fascinated by the costumes, entranced by the story. Everything about “The Lion King” is larger than life! I give it 4 Spotlights.
***** Highly Recommended ***** To celebrate the holidays, Buddy the Elf and his good friend Santa, are back in town! If you’re looking for a special outing for your children or and/or grandchildren, choose Drury Lane Theatre’s whimsical production of Elf-the Musical, a heartwarming, family-friendly, funny, delightful show. 4 BIG Holiday Spotlights
THE BUTTCRACKER: A NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE©, CHICAGO’S FAVORITE ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY SHOW, RETURNS TO THE GREENHOUSE THEATER CENTER, DECEMBER 1 - 31 || Featuring the Best of Chicago’s Nightlife Entertainment; Highlighting the World of Burlesque, Boylesque, Magic, Sword Balancing, Circus, Dance and More
THE BUTTCRACKER: A NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE©, CHICAGO’S FAVORITE ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY SHOW, RETURNS TO THE GREENHOUSE THEATER CENTER, DECEMBER 1 - 31 || Featuring the Best of Chicago’s Nightlife Entertainment; Highlighting the World of Burlesque, Boylesque, Magic, Sword Balancing, Circus, Dance and More
THE HOLIDAYS ARE BETTER THAN EVER AT THE MAC THIS SEASON || BTE’s staging of Ayckbourn’s wild and wacky “Season’s Greetings, The Second City’s “Jingle Bell Ruckus,” Salt Creek Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” with live music by New Philharmonic, the MAC debut of Voctave, and New Philharmonic’s popular New Years Eve concerts add a special sparkle to the season
On November 30, the Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), the nonprofit publisher of the legendary Chicago Reader newspaper, will host its 50ish UnGala at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Indiana taxpayers are eligible to donate to Planting Possibilities and participate in the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) resulting in a reduction of state tax liability for 2022.
Rogers Park activates vacant storefronts on Howard Street with window decorations and free public art programming in pop-up studio now through February 2023 || Thanks to a City grant of over $99K, art installation and free programming are created to bring foot traffic, business, and healing to the community
The Drama Group continues its 91st season with the beautiful holiday musical, THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER.
