[ March 23, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] .
Loyola University
1032 West Sheridan Road – Chicago, IL
Author Janet Mansfield Soares joins Director of Dance, Sandra Kaufmann for an interview and discussion of her book, Martha Hill and…
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[ March 23, 2010; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] . Barry Hillenbrand’s reflections, plus some entertaining stories, on a 20-year career as a foreign correspondent for TIME magazine. Refreshments will be… [ March 22, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] . Presented as a part of the DFPA Second Stage Series, a laboratory for student exploration and experimentation with theatrical content, form and style, Bernard Pomerance’s The Elephant… [ March 11, 2010; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] . Join students from Hillel at Loyola as they explain the order, customs, and traditions of the Passover Seder, one of Judaism’s central… [ March 8, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] . In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, H.E. Ambassador Nihad Zikry, Assistant Egyptian Minister for Foreign Affairs, will travel to Chicago to speak about the role of women throughout Egypt’s history… [ March 17, 2010; 12:00 pm; ] . Chicago actors read scenes from Colm Tóibín’s Brooklyn, joined by musicians performing traditional Irish music. Enjoy this abbreviated performance in the Grand Lobby of the Harold Washington Library Center or attend… [ March 16, 2010; 12:00 pm; ] . Attend this seminar and learn more about the available options and benefits of refinancing your home loan. Learn what steps you need to take before contacting your financial institution and if refinancing your mortgage is… [ March 16, 2010; 6:15 pm; ] . Hear St. Patrick’s Day stories, learn about the history of the holiday and meet author Sean Callahan as he reads his books and shares excerpts of books he is currently writing. Come share in the fun and create a holiday… [ March 16, 2010; 4:00 pm; ] . Join storytellers Gwen Hilary and Enoch Williamson to hear stories about women from all over the world who have created beautiful paintings, sculptures, photography and films. Their journeys and lives are so different and fascinating. Among… [ March 13, 2010; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] . The Bessie Coleman Branch will host the Chicago Public Schools All City Elementary School Band. Join us for a afternoon of music, fun and entertainment…. [ March 13, 2010; 11:00 am; ] . Join landscape artist Tobi Star Abrams to create a 3-D landscape scene in honor of artist Georgia O’Keefe. This make-and-take art project will be accented with brilliant colors and free-flowing flower forms like O’Keeffe’s art. Participants will have… [ March 13, 2010; 3:00 pm; ] . It is January 1964, and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy has a dilemma. Besieged by crowds of sightseers and tourists buses come to gawk at the former First Lady and widow, she must decide how to live a new life on her own. With… [ March 13, 2010; 2:00 pm; ] . March topic, Buying & Selling a Home!, is presented by the Chicago Public Library and The Chicago Bar Association. Each program features a presentation by an experienced attorney followed by… [ March 12, 2010; 12:15 pm; ] . Tenor Thomas Broderick sings an all-Irish program for St. Patrick’s Day (which is March 17)…. [ March 11, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] . Writers on the Record with Victoria Lautman presents Lionel Shriver American-born writer Lionel Shriver has lived in the UK for two decades, and wrote seven novels before achieving international successes with We Have To Talk About Kevin and The Post-Birthday World. She joins host Victoria Lautman to discuss… [ March 11, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] . This lecture will focus on the Eastern and Western Methods of Feng Shui made simple. Learn to organize and optimize the energy flow in your house with the most positive results! The talk will include great tips for… [ March 10, 2010; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] . Join educator and historian Mike Small, a personal friend of Mamie Till Mobley, as he recounts the tragic murder of Emmett Till, and the 40 year battle with the F.B.I. to reopen the investigation. Mr. Small has traveled the country… [ March 9, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] . Tony Romano, two-time winner of a PEN Syndicated Fiction Project Award whose work has been produced on National Public Radio’s Sound of Writing series and a 2009 Society of Midland Authors finalist, will discuss and sign his latest book… [ March 9, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] . Program: Teen Volume Imagine reliving the day you know you’re going to die seven times. What would you do differently and would it make a difference? Learn more about Lauren Oliver’s debut novel, Before I Fall, and gain… [ March 9, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] . Sherry Avila, educator and hostess of CAN-TV programs, will give a presentation on her 2009 trip to the Philippines on a Medical/Construction mission. Learn about the 25 participants from five churches. Find out what they… [ March 8, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] . We are excited to be hosting Mr. Jeffery Hodges as he leads on an interactive journey through the world of rhythm. In our celebration of Teen Tech Week, Mr. Hodges will be teaching teens how to compose music using… [ March 9, 2010; 12:00 pm; ] . Attend this seminar and learn about the options and benefits of home ownership, the home buying process, and the tax advantages of owning a home. Learn about the importance of saving, having a sound credit history and… [ April 8, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . Did you know Chicago Public Schools are going green? Learn the details of Chicago Public Schools’ recycling program, school-specific recycling strategies, what further waste minimizing efforts are underway, and how you can help. Mr. Clark will also… [ April 6, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . This class focuses on two unique rooftop gardens in Chicago. Natalie Pfister will speak about the garden on Uncommon Ground restaurant on Devon Ave and Breanne Heath will share her experiences in creating a garden on a Logan… [ April 3, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] . Redesign is a growing trend in the interior design industry as consumers make more educated and environmentally responsible decorating choices. By reusing, repurposing and refreshing existing home décor, professionals and homeowners… [ March 30, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . Launched in September 2008 the Chicago Climate Action Plan (CCAP) outlines the city’s roadmap for addressing global climate change at the local level and proposes strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to… [ March 27, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] . Learn the basic steps to building and maintaining a rain garden, a simple, proven and inexpensive solution to the problem of urban stormwater pollution. Rain gardens are the newest, yet oldest, technique those concerned about the environment can… [ March 25, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . Modern geothermal systems use the constant temperature of the earth to heat in the winter and cool in the summer, reducing the need to burn fossil fuels. Homeowners enjoy year round comfort at low cost with no direct environmental… [ March 24, 2010; 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm. ] . Over three years ago, Friends of the Parks launched the Last Four Miles Initiative to develop plans for closing the gaps in public access to lakefront parks on the south lakefront between Calumet Park and 71st Street, and on the north… [ March 23, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] . Building green generates a number of positive impacts, from the increased market value on a home to lowered CO2 emissions. The Chicago Green Homes Program (CGHP) provides an integrated design approach for homeowners, residential… |
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