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Arts and entertainment calendar for Dec. 27
Updated: January 28, 2013 2:49PM
HOLIDAY
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Starring The Rockettes, through Dec. 30 at the Akoo Theatre at Rosemont, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $47.70-$102.55. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com.
New Year’s Eve Runway Ball
Held 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont. The event features live music by bands Dot Dot Dot and 7th Heaven; entry to the Dance Club featuring DJ-SPIN; and access to Red Bar, where Tony Ocean performs Frank Sinatra covers and more. $79. For tickets, visit http://nyerunwayball-PR.eventbrite.com.
STAGE
“The Bachelors”
Pride Films and Plays presents a staged reading of a screenplay, 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at Piven Theatre, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Free. Call (847) 644-7448.
Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Through Jan. 4, 9 p.m. Fridays, and 9 p.m. Jan. 5: “Strip of the Tongue: A Study of Contemporary American Burlesque.” $15. Jan. 12 and 19, 7:30 p.m.: “Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief.” $20.
“Little Shop of Horrors”
Presented by the Teen Ensemble Jan. 13-21 at Youth Company Chicago Studios, 5340 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. $17; $12 ages 17 and under. Call (312) 324-3700 or visit www.youthcompanychicago.org.
“My Fair Lady”
Presented at 8 p.m. Jan. 25-26 and Feb. 1-2; and 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Northwestern University’s Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students. Visit www.nudolphinshow.org.
“Oliver!”
Presented by Light Opera Works with a full 26-piece orchestra, through Dec. 31 at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 28, 29 and 31 and 2 p.m. Dec. 29 and 30. $32-$92; $34-$94 New Year’s Eve; ages 21 and younger half-price for Family Matinee on Dec. 29 (meet the cast after the show). Call (847) 920-5360 or visit www.lightoperaworks.com.
“The Whipping Man”
Presented by Northlight Theatre Jan. 18-Feb. 24 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Three men reunite in the aftermath of the Civil War — a Jewish Confederate soldier and two former slaves who were raised in his household. $25-$72; $25-$54 for previews, Jan. 18-24. Student tickets $15, subject to availability. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.
CLASSICAL
Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra
Performing at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $36-$75, with discounts for seniors and youth. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.arsviva.org. Jan. 13, 3 p.m.: Works by Vaughan Williams, Mahler and Beethoven, with soloist Gerard Sundberg, bass-baritone.
Baroque Band
The period instrument orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The program features recorder soloist Piers Adams in works by Vivaldi, Albinoni and Telemann. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students. Visit www.baroqueband.org.
Evanston Chapter, Lyric Opera of Chicago
Presents Patrick Casali, professor emeritus of humanities and performing arts at Oakton Community College, discussing “Rivers in Opera,” highlighted with musical excerpts, at 3 p.m. Jan. 13. Cost for social hour and program is $10 members, $15 guests. For location and further information, call (847) 328-0158 or (847) 475-5345.
Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra
Performs Brahms’ Second Symphony and other works, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Northside College Preparatory High School, 5501 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago. $20; $15 seniors and students. Call (312) 409-5670 or visit www.lsso.org.
Music of the Baroque
“Mozart Celebration,” with Jane Glover, conductor, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $27-$75. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.
The Newberry Consort
Presenting “My Heart’s in the Highlands: Songs & Poems of Robbie Burns,” 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Northwestern University’s Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston. $32 in advance; $35 at the door. Visit www.newberryconsort.org or call (773) 669-7335.
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St. (847) 673-7774. www.skokielibrary.info. Jan. 8, 7 p.m.: Cellist Benjamin Lash, violinist Hanbyul Jang, and pianist Matthew Hagle will present a recital of solo and duo music by Handel, Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart, deFalla and Cassadó.
Winter Chamber Music Festival
Presented from Jan. 11-31 at Northwestern University’s Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Call (847) 467-4000 or visit www.pickstaiger.org. Jan. 11: Bienen School faculty and guests perform works by Ravel, Brahms and Mendelssohn. $22; $10 students. Jan. 13: Bienen School faculty and guests perform works by Ravel, Blanc and Dvorak. $22; $10 students. Jan. 18: The chamber orchestra A Far Cry performs works by Golijov, Arvo Part, Biber and Walton. $24; $10 students. Jan. 20: The Calder Quartet performs works by Andrew Norman, Ravel and Bartok. $22; $10 students. Jan. 25: The Escher String Quartet performs works by Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Beethoven. $22; $10 students. Jan. 27: Bienen School faculty and guests perform works by Saint-Saens, Prokofiev and Schumann. $20; $10 students. Jan. 31: Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the New Century Chamber Orchestra perform works by Mendelssohn, William Bolcom, Villa-Lobos and Strauss. $30; $10 students.
POP/FOLK/JAZZ
Allstate Arena
6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. April 6: Maroon 5 with special guests Neon Trees and Owl City.
Blues Bar
2 W. Busse Ave., Mount Prospect. (847) 788-9977. www.blues-bar.com. Music from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., unless noted otherwise. Dec. 28: One Sweet Jane. Dec. 29: X-Side.
Chambers
6881 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. (847) 647-8282. www.thechambersonline.com. Music at 9 p.m. No cover, unless noted otherwise. Dec. 29: The Cavern Beat (Beatles tribute). $7.
Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Jan. 7, 8 p.m.: Paul Asaro & The Fat Babies: Chicago Hot. Stride pianist and vocalist Paul Asaro together with The Fat Babies perform 1920s and ‘30s jazz and swing. $10.
InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel
Montrose Room, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. (847) 544-5300. www.montroseroom.com. Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m.: The Young Rapscallions. $12; $25 meet & greet. Jan. 19, 7 p.m., and Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.: Jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright. The brunch jazz show on Sunday will be hosted by SmoothChicago.com’s Rick O’Dell. Saturday tickets are $49-$69; Sunday brunch tickets are $24.95.
Lincolnwood Public Library
4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Jan. 20, 2 p.m.: Live@Lincolnwood presents The Legacy Girls singing hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s.
Mayne Stage
1328 W. Morse Ave. in Rogers Park, Chicago. (773) 381-4554. www.maynestage.com. Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m.: New Year’s Eve with JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound. $65 reserved VIP seating includes champagne toast at midnight, party favors and signed poster; $45 general admission. Feb. 9, 9 p.m.: Angel D’Cuba CD release party for “Heritage.” $12 in advance; $17 day of; $22 reserved. Feb. 23, 8 p.m.: Thiefs (jazz). $15 in advance; $20 day of; $25 reserved. Feb. 28, 8:30 p.m.: Solo performances by guitarist Eric Johnson. $33 general admission.
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.: Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular. $20.50, $37, $51.
S.P.A.C.E.
1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. Dec. 29, 8 p.m.: Ezra Furman & His Band (pop). $12/$15. Dec. 31, 6 p.m.: The Flat Five (pop/rock). $15-$35. Dec. 31, 10 p.m.: Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys with Nicholas Tremulis (roots/rock). $65-$95. Jan. 1, 7 p.m.: “The Songs of Hank Williams,” featuring Nick Tremulis, Ingrid Graudins, Don Stiernburg, John Rice,TC Furlong, Stuart Rosenberg and others (country). $18/$22. Jan. 4, 8 p.m.: Susan Werner (folk). $20-$40. Jan. 5, 8 p.m.: Otis Clay CD release show (soul). $15-$35. Jan. 6, 7 p.m.: Nellie McKay (pop/jazz). $15-$35. Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.: The Daredevil Christopher Wright with Bears of Blue River and The Wild Family (folk/indie). $10. Jan. 11, 8 p.m.: Chris Smither, $22/$25. Jan. 12, 7 p.m.: Megon McDonough & Friends performing the music of Dan Fogelberg. $15/$20. Jan. 12, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.: Seth Glier in the Studios at SPACE, $10/$15. Jan. 13, 7 p.m.: Words & Music,” hosted by Ingrid Graudins. $12/$15. Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Teitur (folk). $15/$18. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Kelly Joe Phelps (blues). $15/$18. Jan. 18, 8 p.m.: Booker T Jones (blues/rock). $28-$68. Jan. 19, 8 p.m.: Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater (blues). $15/$18. Jan. 20, 3 p.m.: “Songs of a Catholic Childhood,” a show from Jamie O’Reilly and Michael Smith. $18/$20. Jan. 20, 7 p.m.: Aoife O’Donovan and Gabe Kahane, backed by Casey Foubert. $12/$15. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.: Jeffrey Cohen with Jeff Libman, $10/$12. Jan. 25, 8 p.m.: Kelly Hogan (country). $14/$16. Jan. 26, 7 p.m.: The Jill & Julia Show. $18-$38. Jan. 27, 7 p.m.: Sixpence None the Richer (pop/rock). $22/$25. Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.: Albert Lee (country/rock). $17/$20. Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.: An Acoustic Evening with Lucinda Williams, featuring Doug Pettibone (country/blues). $35-$85. Feb. 1, 8 p.m.: Shawn Colvin with Meg Hutchinson (folk). $38-$78. Feb. 2, 8 p.m.: Shawn Colvin with Matt the Electrician (folk). $38-$78. Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago Farmer CD release show with Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts (folk). $10/$12. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.: Tift Merritt (folk). $22/$25. Feb. 8, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Judy Collins (folk). $40-$85. Feb. 10, 7 p.m.: Buckwheat Zydeco, $28/$30. Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.: Joe Robinson (jazz/blues). $10/$12. Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.: The Del Moroccos (rockabilly/R&B). $12/$15. Feb. 15, 7 p.m.: James Lee Stanely in The Studios at SPACE (folk). $20. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.: Andy McKee, $22-$42. Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.: An Acoustic Evening with Martin Sexton, $32-$68. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.: New Orleans Suspects (rock/funk/blues). $18/$20. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Suzanne Vega (folk). $28-$60. Feb. 24, 7 p.m.: Red Baraat (funk). $15/$18. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.: Commander Cody (country/rock). $17-$30. March 2, 7 p.m.: Sons of the Never Wrong (folk). $15-35. March 15, 7 p.m.: Cherish The Ladies (Irish folk). $28-$58. March 22, 7 p.m.: Karla Bonoff, $15-$35. April 3, 7:30 p.m.: Hey Marseilles (folk). $10-$18. April 5, 7 p.m.: Carrie Rodriguez (folk/Americana). $15-$27. April 6, 7 p.m.: Ellis Paul (folk). $15-$35. April 6, 10 p.m.: That 1 Guy (experimental). $12-$22. April 20, 7 p.m.: Tom Paxton (folk). $20-$40.
Tava — A Fresh Taste of India
7172 Dempster St., Morton Grove. (847) 966-8282. www.tavadining.com. Dec. 28, 6:30-10 p.m.: Music by solo jazz guitarist Jerry D. Tiberi.
ART GALLERIES
DoubleTree Hotel
9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Through February: Simply Chicago Art hosts “Life and the City,” paintings by Gary Bradley.
Oakton Community College
Koehnline Museum of Art, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. (847) 635-2633. www.oakton.edu/museum. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Through Jan. 25: “Nuances of Landscape: Paintings by Mary Porterfield and Nina Weiss.”
AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
Gorilla Tango Theatre
Holding auditions for “Shaw’s Farm,” a new country music musical, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 28 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 29 at Gorilla Tango Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Casting 10-11 men and 10-11 women ages of 18-60. Actors should wear clothes they can move in (no skirts, dresses or open-toed shoes). Prepare one comedic monologue, two minutes preferred, and 16 bars of a song. Headshot/resume preferred but will accept a 3x5 photo. Characters offered are from a range of types and personalities, including non-singing extras. Performance dates Feb. 17-March 10. To schedule an appointment, contact auditions@amazingsammo.com.
Teen casting call
Devonshire Playhouse, 4400 Greenwood St., Skokie, will hold auditions for 12- to 17-year-old actors for its April production of “Fame,” 6-8 p.m. Jan. 8 and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 11. For more information, call (847) 674-1500, ext. 2400.
Call for artists
Amdur Productions, an art festival production company, has issued its annual call for artists. Artists can apply online at www.amdurproductions.com. All applications must be received by midnight Jan. 11; late applications will be accepted through Jan. 18 for an additional processing fee. Festivals include: Barrington Art Festival, May 25-26; Promenade of Art Arlington Heights, June 8-9; The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Craft, Highland Park, June 22-23; Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Glencoe, July 5-7; Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival, July 13-14; North Shore Festival of Art, Skokie, July 27-28; Glencoe Festival of Art, Aug. 3-4; Art at the Glen Town Center, Glenview, Aug. 10-11; Lincolnshire Art Festival, Aug. 17-18; Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park, Aug. 24-25; Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival, Sept. 7-8; Highwood Last Call Starving Artist Art Fair, Sept. 21-22; The Inside Show, Highland Park, Nov. 22-24.
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery
1310-1/2B Chicago Ave., Evanston, is seeking entries for its third annual juried exhibition of photography, LENS 2013. All subject matter and photographic processes are welcome. One artist will be awarded a featured exhibition at Perspective, and a $200 stipend. The first runner-up will receive a $150 stipend, and the second runner-up will receive a $100 stipend. Nonrefundable entry fee for submitting up to five images is $40. Deadline for entries is Jan. 20. Visit www.perspectivegallery.org/lens-2013.
Playwriting competition
Oakton Community College’s Play On festival seeks submissions of original one-act scripts (10 pages or less) from community college students in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. E-mail scripts as a Word document to katet@oakton.edu by April 5. Include a cover page listing name, phone number, mailing and e-mail address, and school name. Only one submission permitted per student.
Canzonetta Youth Orchestra
Seeking musicians to audition for the 2012-13 music season. Directed by Hilel Kagan, Canzonetta is a chamber orchestra that offers specialized instruction for children interested in developing their orchestral skills. Training Orchestra, for 7- to 10-year-olds with beginning orchestral experience, meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Intermediate Orchestra, for 10- to 13-year-olds with more advanced training, meets from 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays. The Senior Orchestra, for high school students who are advanced musicians, meets from 1-3 p.m. Sundays. All three orchestras rehearse at the Wilmette Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Road. There will be at least four concerts throughout the year. To make an audition appointment, call Helia Schramm, (847) 328-0570.
BOOKS & POETRY
Author appearance
Lois Leveen, author of The Secrets of Mary Bowser, speaks on “Race, Social Justice, ‘Chosenness’ and Jewish American Literature” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. $5 suggested donation. Books will be available for purchase and autographs. For information, call (847) 675-0951 or visit www.tbiskokie.org.
Lincolnwood Public Library
4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Jan. 3, 7 p.m.: Discussion of Little Bee by Chris Cleave. Jan. 5-12: Friends of the Library Book Sale, held during library hours. Jan. 14, 11 a.m.: Discussion of The Rules of Civility by Amor Towles.
CHILD’S PLAY
Lincolnwood Public Library
4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Jan. 7, 3:30 p.m.: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days,” rated PG.
COMEDY
Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Through Jan. 26, 9 p.m. Saturdays, except 10:30 p.m. Jan. 5: “Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque.” 18 and over. $35. Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.: “The Meshuganas,” a standup comedy revue featuring Hollie Himmelman and Steve Himmelman. $22.
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. www.northshorecenter.org. (847) 673-6300. Jan. 24-27: The Capitol Steps present political satire. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $45.50-$49.50.
Zanies Comedy Club
5437 Park Place, Rosemont. http://rosemont.zanies.com. Showtimes at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Two-item food/beverage minimum. Dec. 27-28: Russ Williamson. Dec. 29: Hannibal Buress. Dec. 30: Michael Palascak. Dec. 31: Fortune Feimster. Jan. 18, 8 p.m., and Jan. 19, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Paul Reiser. $30.
DANCE
Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Jan. 4-25, 7:30 p.m. Fridays: “TapMan: Origin,” featuring Chicago tap dancer Tristan Bruns in a stage adaptation of his TapMan variety character. $15.
Leikarringen Heimhug Norwegian Folk Dancers
Meet weekly, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Norwood Crossing, 6016 N. Nina, Chicago. New members, age 16 and older, welcome. No dance experience needed, just interest in Scandinavian folk dance. Call (847) 823-7596 or e-mail kronmo815@gmail.com; or (847) 692-6616 or karlp57@aol.com.
Line dancing
For all ages, held from 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday at the White Eagle Banquet Hall, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Beginner lessons are at 7:30 p.m. and new dance or review at 8 p.m. Admission: $7; $5 for ages 17 and under. Call (847) 965-6353 or e-mail at somedaydd@att.net.
FILM
Lincolnwood Public Library
4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Dec. 28, 1 p.m.: “Hope Springs.” Jan. 3, 10:30 a.m.: “Lawless.” Jan. 3, 1 p.m.: “The Searchers.” Jan. 4, 1 p.m.: “Total Recall.” Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m.: “Natural Selection.” Jan. 10, 1 p.m.: “Double Indemnity.” Jan. 11, 1 p.m.: “Arbitrage.” Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.: “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Jan. 17, 1 p.m.: “The Red Shoes.” Jan. 18, 1 p.m.: “Trouble with the Curve.”
Northwest Chicago Film Society
Classic Film Series is held at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted, at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Admission is $5. Visit www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org. Jan. 2: “Some Like It Hot” (1959). Jan. 9: “The Walls of Jericho” (1948). Jan. 16: “Desire” (1936). Jan. 21: “Gunman’s Walk” (1958). Jan. 23: “Breaking Away” (1979). Jan. 30: “The Flying Ace” (1926), with live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren.
LECTURES
Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Jan. 16, 1:30 p.m.: Charles Troy presents “The Creation of ‘The Wizard of Oz.’” $12 in advance; $14 at the door.
Lincolnwood Public Library
4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m.: Richard Klein presents “The Musical Sides of Audrey Hepburn.”
ORGANIZATIONS
Skokie Photographic Society
Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie. All levels of photographic skill are welcome. Call (847) 677-8324 for information.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Skokie Art Guild
Offering figure drawing workshops from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at the Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood, Skokie. Live models; no instructor. Fee per session is $20; $12 for members. Call Steve Gal, (847) 673-4450, or visit www.skokieartguild.org.
ET CETERA
Allstate Arena
6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. Jan. 12, 8 p.m., and Jan. 13, 2 p.m.: Professional Bull Riders 2013 PBR Built Ford Tough Series, featuring the top 35 bull riders in the world. $15, $35, $50, $75 and $125. March 8, 7:30 p.m.: Stars on Ice “Now & Then” Tour, with Dorothy Hamill, Kurt Browning, Ekaterina Gordeeva and others. $25-$85.
S.P.A.C.E.
1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.: “Dr. Strangelove,” a staged reading featuring Tim Kazurinsky, Randy Craig, Gary Houston and Warren Leming. $15/$18.
MUSEUMS
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. (847) 967-4889. www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Admission: $12; $8 for students and senior citizens; $6 for children ages 5-11. Special exhibitions are free with museum admission. Through Jan. 6: “Spies, Traitors and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America,” a creation of the International Spy Museum. The exhibit explores how the United States should balance civil liberties and individual rights during times of conflict, crisis and fear. At interactive stations following the themes of the exhibition — revolution, sabotage, hate, radicalism, world war, subversion, protest, extremism and terrorism — visitors are able to record their opinions on issues of national security and civil liberties and compare their reactions to those of past Gallup polling results. Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m.: Screening of a new documentary, “Skokie: Invaded, But Not Conquered.” The film examines the personalities and issues connected to the attempted neo-Nazi March in Skokie in the late 1970s. Aaron Freeman hosts the program, to be broadcast on WTTW/Channel 11. Free with museum admission. Reservations required. Jan. 27, 1:30-3 p.m.: Remembrance and Beyond: In Recognition of the International Day of Holocaust Remembrance. Free with museum admission. Reservations required.
Skokie Heritage Museum
8031 Floral Ave., Skokie. (847) 674-1500, ext. 3000. www.skokieparks.org. Through Dec. 28: “The Art of Hal Foster.” The exhibit, from the collection of Skokie resident Sid Weiskirch, presents the work of comic book artist Hal Foster.
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
3001 Central St., Evanston. (847) 475-1030. www.mitchellmuseum.org. Admission is $5; $3 for senior citizens, students and children. Free admission for Mitchell Museum members and tribal members; and on the first Friday of every month. Admission includes all exhibits and events, unless stated otherwise. Through Jan. 6: “Changing Views of American Indian Fine Art.” Through Aug. 25: “The War of 1812: Fighting for Their Homeland.” Through maps, timelines, document reproductions, and graphics, the exhibit will provide an overview of the causes and significant events of the War of 1812, including Chicago’s Battle of Fort Dearborn. Through Sept. 8: “New Treasures of Our Collection,” an exhibit of 45 recent acquisitions.
