Community Events Calendar
November, 2010

Monday November 1st

Tuesday November 2nd

Wednesday November 3rd

CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House. Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

Thursday November 4th

ECONOMY SHOP - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.

HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25, Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th. To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office at 708-445-4440 or visit www.oakparkfestival.com.

NATURE STORY TIME - 10:30 to 11:30 AM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest presents "Nature Story Time". Enjoy nature-inspired stories, crafts and activities for ages 3-5 with an adult. $1.00 per child. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Friday November 5th

AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL NIGRO AT CHENEY MANSION - 7:30 PM - Cheney Mansion, 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, presents Classical Guitarist Michael Anthony Nigro. Celebrating the music of Spain and South America, his program features compositions by Fernando Sor, Francisco Tarrega, Isaac Albeniz, Jose Luis Merlin, Jorge Cardoso and many others. Professor of Guitar at Vanguard University of Southern California, Nigro is a co-founder of the Long Beach Classical Guitar Society, and independent reviewer of Soundboard Magazine. To find out more about Classical Guitarist Michael Anthony Nigro visit www.nigroclassicalguitar.com. Tickets $15 /$12 students with ID. To make reservations on-line go to: www.oakparkparks.com, click on “registration” and enter #474165-02. For information, call 708-383-2612 or email cheneymansion@oakparkparks.com.

HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25, Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th. To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office at 708-445-4440 or visit www.oakparkfestival.com.

Saturday November 6th

HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25, Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th. To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office at 708-445-4440 or visit www.oakparkfestival.com.

7th ANNUAL WONDER WORKS GALA - 7:00 to 11:00 PM - Wonder Works Wonder Works Children's Museum, holds their 7th Annual Wonder Works Gala at The Warehouse @ Sports Zone (2nd Level), 1945 Cornell Avenue in Melrose Park. * Dancing * Buffet * Open Bar * Live and Silent Auction * Tons of Fun * All proceeds benefit Wonder Works Children's Museum, where children experience creative play and develop their imaginations all year long. Tickets are $100 per person. If you have any questions, please contact Wonder Works at: info@wonder-works.org or 708-383-4815.

Sunday November 7th

HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25, Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th. To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office at 708-445-4440 or visit www.oakparkfestival.com.

36th ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART AND CRAFT FAIR - 10 AM to 4 PM - The Oak Park Women's Exchange will hold their 36th Annual Holiday Art and Craft Fair at Oak Park River Forest High School, 201 North Scoville, in Oak Park. More than 100 artists from the local community as well as across the Midwest. For more information call Vilma Rodriguez at 708-848-4693 or visit www.opwe.org.

Monday November 8th

Tuesday November 9th

OP - RF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS -
5 to 7 PM . Where else can you get: FREE Food , FREE beverages, Great conversations, Beautiful settings, Casual environments, Great business connections. For 2 hours once a month? For more information call the Chamber at 708-848-8182 or visit oprfchamber.org.
 

Wednesday November 10th

CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House. Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

Thursday November 11th - Veteran's Day

HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25, Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th. To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office at 708-445-4440 or visit www.oakparkfestival.com.

Friday November 12th

HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25, Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th. To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office at 708-445-4440 or visit www.oakparkfestival.com.

Saturday November 13th

ECONOMY SHOP - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.

HAROLD PINTER'S "BETRAYAL" - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM - The Oak Park Festival Theatre is proud to present Harold Pinter's "Betrayal" at the Oak Park / River Forest Performing Arts Center (formerly Village Player's Theater) 1010 W. Madison in Oak Park. Pinter's masterpiece, Betrayal, is a dangerous, funny, sexy, and deeply personal journey backward–from the end, to the beginning of a seven year affair between Jerry and Emma, the wife of Jerry’s best friend. The play's unique structure, with Pinter's trademark economy of language and silence, sets the stage for a thrilling meditation on marriage, passion, trust and friendship. Tickets: $25, Students & Seniors: $20. Runs Thursday through Sunday, through November 13th. To purchase tickets or for more information call the Box Office at 708-445-4440 or visit www.oakparkfestival.com.

GIRL SCOUT BADGE - WILDLIFE - 1:00 to 3:00 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest presents "Girl Scout Badge - WILDLIFE". Junior Girl Scouts interested in completing activities to earn the "Wildlife" badge are invited to a fun and informative afternoon. Registration is required; call for more info. $2.00 per child. Parent or Scout Leader must attend. To register or for more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Sunday November 14th

CHENEY MANSION ARTFUL AMARYLLIS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Cheney Mansion, 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, holds the "Artful Amaryllis." Their 9th annual sale features an abundant variety of amaryllis bulbs, including hybrids, miniatures and novelties, plus traditional holiday favorites. Depending on the variety, bulbs are timed for blooming from December through March. Creatively gift packaged, they make a great hostess gift or holiday present. The mansion will be open for viewing during the show. Light refreshments provided. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

Monday November 15th

Tuesday November 16th

Wednesday November 17th

CHENEY MANSION WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Cheney Mansion located at 220 North Euclid in Oak Park, Open House. Light refreshments. No admission fee, but please bring a non-perishable food item for donating to the OPRF Food Pantry. For more information call 708-383-2612 or visit www.cheneymansion.com.

Thursday November 18th

Friday November 19th

Saturday November 20th

ECONOMY SHOP - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - The Economy Shop, 103 S. Grove Ave., Oak Park. Bargains and treasures waiting to be discovered! We accept Visa & Master Cards. For more information go to www.economyshop.org or call 708-383-2449.

Sunday November 21st

"THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES" - 2:00 PM - The Free Readers Ensemble presents "The Subject Was Roses" by Frank D. Gilroy, Directed by Larry Baldacci at the Oak Park Public Library, 2ND Floor/Veteran’s Room,834 W. Lake Street (West of Oak Park Ave.) in Oak Park. For directions or more information: contact the Oak Park Public Library at 708-383-8200 or check the Free Readers web site at www.freereaders.com.

"CHRISTMAS LULLABY - CHRISTMAS CONCERT" - 4:00 to 6:00 PM - The Oak Park Concert Chorale presents "Christmas Lullaby - Christmas Concert" at St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave. in Forest Park. Join the Oak Park Concert Chorale for an evening celebrating the exquisite music of the Christmas season. This inspiring concert opens OPCC’s 30th Anniversary season. For tickets or more information call Paul Lindblad at 708-383-4742 or visit www.oakparkconcertchorale.org.

Monday November 22nd

Tuesday November 23rd

Wednesday November 24th

Thursday November 25th - Thanksgiving Day

Friday November 26th

TURKEY TROT HIKE - 1:00 to 2:00 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest presents the "Turkey Trot Hike". Walk off that turkey dinner with a naturalist, as we take a special post-holiday hike on the scenic trails around Trailside Museum. Family program; call to register. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Saturday November 27th

MEET THE RAPTORS - 1:00 to 2:00 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest presents "Meet the Raptors". Meet live local birds of prey and learn about their special adaptations that allow these species to survive in our area. For adults and children 5 and older. Free! Registration is required! For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Sunday November 28th

FEEDING TIME AT TRAILSIDE - 1:00 to 2:00 PM - The Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave. in River Forest presents "Feeding Time at Trailside". Join us at feeding time to learn about the natural histories of Trailside's resident wildlife. For more information call 708-366-6530 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

Monday November 29th

Tuesday November 30th

ANDREW HARVEY: SACRED ACTIVISM 101 - 6:30 to 9:30 PM - The Peace Center, 6833 Stanley Avenue, in Berwyn, presents "Andrew Harvey: Sacred Activism 101". Learn the seven laws of Sacred Activism, and take part in a global community. Tickets: $35 advance/$45 at the door. Purchase tickets online. For more information call Margo Ruark at 708-749-8888 or visit www.thepeacecenter.info/Andrew-Harvey-Sacred-Activism-101.html.