Message from the
Skyline Village Chicago Board
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Dear Skyliners,
In these tumultuous political times, our Skyline focus on community, friendships and addressing issues that are meaningful to us as we age helps to ground me in what is most important. We belong to a generation of elders who are redefining what being old can mean in our culture. Through Skyline Village Chicago and other fine organizations we can organize to gain strength from each other, hear diverse opinions, and raise our voices to improve our lives and the lives of others in our community. Your membership and participation makes a difference.
Phyllis Mitzen, President
Skyline Village Chicago Board
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If you haven't joined or renewed your membership yet, please do. Skyline Village Chicago needs your support to keep doing what we do.
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Editor's Note:
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Good Times with Skyline Village Chicago
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May Friday Forum
Jack Jennings, former staff director of the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor, and founder or the Center on Education Policy. Also author of Presidents, Congress and the Public Schools. He entreated us to start a movement of older adults to properly fund our school, increase professionalization of teachers and pay them more.
June Friday Forum
Martha Holstein challenged our ideas of ageism, taking pride and ownership of our age, and counteracting the negative stereotypes of being old without sugarcoating the reality.
If you want to help plan events or have an idea for programs, please contact [email protected], or better yet -- join the Events Committee, which meets the first Monday of every month.
Did you enjoy one of SVC's events and want to tell us about it? Do you have some pictures to share? We'd love to have your reviews and your photos for the newsletter and website.
Be sure to include the event you attended and the names of the folks in the photos.
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Skyliner Expeditions
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Our Skyliners have gone on trips covering the length and breadth of the US from Maine to Texas. Some have had adventures right here in Illinois. As you enjoy your summer Expeditions, please think of sharing them with us.
Judy Karlov
By Lucille Krasnow
Enjoy touring our wonderful city! Recently I went on two great tours. One was of the opera house. Several times a year, docents will show you all aspects behind the scenes in a ninety-minute tour. See the schedule and purchase tickets at
lyricopera.org.
The other was a tour of the Rookery building. Located at 209 South LaSalle, it's one of the most stunning buildings in the Loop. Originally built in 1888 by Burnham and Root, it was remodeled in 1905 by Frank Lloyd Wright. The tour is conducted by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Purchase advance tickets at
cal.flwright.org/tours/rookery.
By Ruth Hoberman
"Portland, Maine. That's where you should move," a friend told my husband and me ten years ago, when we first started talking about retirement. We'd never been there, but we figured he knew us well and was probably right. We weren't entirely sure Chicago was the right spot for us: we missed the ocean, the accent, the coastline, the fish. But somehow we never made it to Portland - until last month, when we spent a few days in Scarborough, just south of the city.
We toured Portland on a converted fire engine, ate lobster rolls on the dock under the eye of greedy seagulls perched on nearby pilings, ate lobster the next night in an elegant hotel straight out of Agatha Christie, enjoyed the lighthouses, book stores, toy stores, and restaurants, the harbor and trails and views. One fabulous overcast afternoon, we hiked a rocky coastal trail and saw cormorants swarm along with countless eider ducks around what must have been a school of particularly delicious fish.
But, in the end, Portland struck us as too much of a city (problems with traffic, parking, homelessness) without being enough of a city (culturally speaking). We decided that we had not, in fact, made a big mistake; we were not intended by fate to live in Portland.
San Antonio Riverwalk
by Judy Thornber
I belong to an alumni group of women from a very prestigious women's business organization, The Committee of 200. The retirees group is called The Pipers. We meet once a year at a different city each time. We meet always the weekend of the Kentucky Derby which we can watch together from our hospitality suite. This year we were in San Antonio,Texas.
This place with its downtown Riverwalk is even better than I remembered it. The canal with shops and restaurants on each side and bridges crossing over seems to keep extending a bit longer. The trees have grown. It's like wandering through paradise. I would recommend to anyone to spend at least a weekend there during a fair weather season.
The other best thing we visited in San Antonio is the Museum of People who have settled here. I think it is called The Institute of Texan Cultures. To my surprise, it included the cultural background of many immigrant groups from Europe as well as China, Japan and of course the original Native American tribes of which there were many.
Included were photos and artifacts from early times. We found the people in San Antonio to be quite friendly, and Uber or Lyft can take you anywhere. Our Uber driver actually recently moved there from Chicago.
Been on any great trips lately? We are eager to hear about it. Where have you traveled? Do you have a story to share? Tell us about it. Where did you go? Did you have a favorite place? Favorite experience? Favorite piece of art? Memorable meal? Did something surprise you? Best experience? Or even the worst - because sometimes those make the best stories, don't they?
It doesn't have to be long. Send a photo or three and maybe write a paragraph. If you have a great story to tell, it can be longer. It's your trip, your story and we can't wait to share the adventure.
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Skyline Village Chicago
Our Favorite Things
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Urbs in Horto
by Marcia Slater Johnston
When you're out for a stroll on East Illinois Street this summer, you might want to check out the recently installed "Urbs In Horto" mural along the east wall of the Embassy Suites Hotel Valet Drop-off driveway.
The colorful permanent mural is 9 feet high and nearly 200 feet long. it stretches an entire block -- from the entrance of the driveway on Illinois, a few steps west of the AMC Movie Theater, to the driveway exit on Grand Avenue.
Earlier this year, Embassy Suites management awarded Pochis Bank Art Studio in Albany Park a commission to create and install the mural in the covered driveway. It was completed this June. Nancy Pochis Bank, a noted Chicago muralist and chalk artist, designed the artwork to illustrate the Chicago motto: "Urbs In Horto" -- City In A Garden.
In keeping with the Urbs In Horto theme, large, vibrant painted flowers bloom throughout the mural. Sharing the spotlight with the whimsical flora are imaginatively rendered street signs, pastel-hued row houses, and landmark Chicago scenes including Promontory Point in Hyde Park, the el, the Michigan Avenue Bridge House and Lincoln Park's North Pond.
Hip Without a Hitch!
By D. Clancy
Although having one of my hips replaced earlier this year does not rank right up there with my favorite things, my surgery and post-surgical care were excellent. The initial work was done at Rush Hospital by orthopedic surgeon extraordinaire Tad Gerlinger. Then two days later, AdvanCare Healthcare Services entered my life with extraordinary physical therapists and visiting nurses (two of each) who got me up and about with nary a hitch so that I was able to return to sunny Florida three weeks after my surgery. I can't thank nor recommend this service highly enough!
Do you have a Favorite Thing you'd like to share with your fellow Skyliners? Send it to us at [email protected].
Please Note: The favorite things are the personal favorite things of the contributors. They are not endorsed or recommended by Skyline Village Chicago in any way.
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Skyline Thoughts
From Our
Members
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Dis-Gracefully Yours
By Robin Kay Lisnov
Submitted by Colby Krouse
My dear friend Robin lost her battle with cancer the end of April, just after her 67th birthday. Robin was a gifted singer, writer and poet. Robin introduced me to the Mitzens and so brought me to this group. This is a poem of hers that I selected to read at her memorial. It's so very Robin and I thought in great keeping with aging and ageism topics.
To hear this poem read, go to
https://youtu.be/NMrdS-WtBlU
Colby
Dis-Gracefully Yours
I will not walk quietly into the sunset.
I will attack the rainbow, dip my pen into the loudest purple
And write my final walk with the same irreverence that has always been my signature.
This wild heart will not be tamed!
I will not have a senior moments, but wise revolts
I WILL ROAR
I WILL RAMPAGE
I will go kicking and screaming
I have no intention of editing THIS page
I will continue to celebrate irreverence
I will push the envelope
Teeter on the edge
I will be the model for 'age inappropriate'
Because this is what I have always done
I will laugh too loud
Stand out in the crowd
Run naked in the rain...
Never be plain
Who I am
I simply remain
Never has been n
o need for change
Just because my clock is tickin'
Yes I may be going slower
I know for sure I'm hanging lower
My mirror's a wrinkly mess
My life's too long to confess
But I continue to be who I am
I am not some disappearing "mere shadow of my former self"
I am a saggy shadow of my best self; refusing to fade
I am a frenetic collage of caustic colors growing older in MY truthfully
You
Cannot
Erase
ME
If my appearance and demeanor somehow offends you
Well then...
I think you know what you can do
It has something to do with a kiss well placed on a wrinkled ass
So --No
I
Will
Not
Grow Old
Gracefully
Because that's not who I Am
I will Stomp and Prance
Like wild ponies when they dance
Kick up my feet
Toss my mane
Right until the moment
I cease to remain
And when I get to Heaven
I intend to do the same
After all -
Staying true to myself
Is most likely why I was invited.
No need to change
Just because my clock stopped tickin'.
Dis-Gracefully Yours,
Robin, the Velvet Tantrum of Satin Lined Defiance
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Do you have something you'd like to share with your Skyline Village friends in the next newsletter? A news story, a poem, blog, piece of art, photo, a Favorite thing, a quote? We'd love to include you in upcoming newsletter and the website.
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Skyline Village Chicago
News We Can Use
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The Elder Guardianship Scam
Ronnie Bennett in her terrific blog once again brings a critical issue to our attention. The Elder Guardianship Scam was featured in the New Yorker in an October, 2017 article by Rachel Aviv. John Oliver picked it up and closed the loop on the story of Rudy and Rennie North who, with a lot of advocacy, were able to disentangle themselves from their guardianship nightmare. This happened in Nevada where the guardianship regulations need serious tightening and revision. Here in Illinois, however, there are protections against the type of scam described in Nevada, however, we must always remain vigilant to be sure that our rights and best interests are protected.
New Scams on the Horizon
News About Stroke Prevention
5 Times Grandparents Should Interfere
Do Older Adults Really Need Vitamins and Supplements?
If you were a follower of DNA Info and miss them, the folks who provided the content are back as BlockClub. (Thanks Craig Kaiser!)
If you find something you think would be beneficial or interesting to
fellow members, please email it with News We Can Use in the subject line.
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Handy Tips
For better health, stand up!
During periods of prolonged sitting, your spine curves as you slouch, putting
strain on your spinal cord and preventing your lungs from filling completely.
This means less oxygen is distributed throughout your body and brain. To
stimulate better circulation and concentration, take a five-minute walk
Mather Lifeways
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SVC Community Partner Announcements
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Saturday July 14
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Connors Park/Argo
Chestnut and Rush Streets
Choirmaster and Songbooks Provided.
Rain or shine. Singers, non-singers, musicians, non-musicians--all welcome.
Want to practice? Watch this:
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Chicago Park District
Lake Shore Park
808 N. Lake Shore Drive
Advisory Council Meetings
Meets Second Monday of the Month
July 9
August 13
5:30pm
SVC plans to work with the park district to advocate for older adults and people with disabilities as they redesign our playgrounds and play fields, encouraging them to incorporate things like PickleBall and adult playground equipment as is found all over Asia, Europe and South America. Please consider joining us as we attend park district advisory council meetings.
Programs
Summer fitness classes are running through August 26. Registration is still available if there are open slots.
Events
Tuesday, July 10
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dance in the Parks at Lake Shore Park
Thursday, July 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grant Park Music Festival at Lake Shore Park
Monday, August 6
8:15pm - 9:50pm
Movies in the Parks at Lake Shore Park
For further information call Lake Shore Park at 312-742-7891.
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Washington Square Park
901 N. Clark Street
Advisory Council
Meets Second Wednesday of the Month
July 11
August 9
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Newberry Library, Room B-91
60 W. Walton, Elm Street entrance
Saturday, July 28
The 2018 Bughouse Square Debates
Free and open to the public; no registration required
At a time when political polarization is intensified by the extremes of digital discourse, the Bughouse Square Debates are a public forum where people can encounter new ideas and share their own in person!
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Seneca Park
220 E. Chicago Avenue
12:00pm
National Cheesecake Day
Wednesday, August 8
6:30pm
The Happiness Club
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Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph Street
Events
Monday July 16
6:45pm - 9:00pm
Hope in Action: Celebrating Nelson Mandela's Centennial
Monday August 13
6:15pm - 7:45pm
Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert
Thursday, August 9
7:00pm - 9:00pm
NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
August 29 - September 2
Chicago Jazz Festival
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Programs
Summer Workouts on the Great Lawn
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-8:15am
Saturdays, 7-11am;
June 2 - September 1, 2018
Pilates - 7:00am
Yoga - 8:00am
Strength Training - 9:00am
Zumba® - 10:00am
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Millennium Park Movies
Tuesdays through August 21
6:30pm except as noted
July 3
High Fidelity
Monday July 9, 11:00am
Iron Giant
July 10
Man On Wire
July 17
International Media Mixer
July 24
Get Out
July 31
Double Feature: Wall-E, Crash
August 7 School of Rock
August 14
Coco
August 21
Slumdog Millionaire
Friday, July 6, 6:30pm, Saturday July 7 7:30pm
Tchaikovsky Symphony #5
Weds. July 11 6:30pm
An American in Paris and More
Friday July 13, 6:30pm, Saturday July 14, 7:30pm
I Could Have Danced All Night: Broadway's Lerner & Lowe
Weds. July 18 6:30pm
Beethoven Symphony No. 2
Friday, July 20 6:30pm, Saturday, July 21 7:30pm
Barber Violin Concerto
Weds, July 25 6:30pm
Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2
Friday, July 27, 6:30pm Saturday, July 28, 7:30pm
Mendelssohn Scottish Symphony
Weds, August 1, 6:30pm
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet
Friday, August 3, 6:30pm Saturday, August 4, 7:30pm
Haydn and Debussy
Weds August 8, 6:30pm
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1
Friday, August 10 6:30pm, Saturday, August 11, 7:30pm
Prokofiev and Vaughan Williams
Wednesday, August 15, 6:30pm
Ryan Opera Center: The Old Maid and the Thief
Friday, August 17, 6:30pm, Saturday, August 18, 7:30
Carmina Burana
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Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Pritzker Pavilion
6:30pm
Thursday July 19
Anoushka Shankar, Hollie Cook
Mon July 23
Willie Colon, Canalon de Timibqui
Thursday July 26
Kingston All Stars, Funkadesi
Monday July 30
Aimee Mann
Monday August 6
Bahamas, Bad Bad Hats
Sunday August 12
Whitney, NE-HI
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E. Randolph
Maggie Daley Park offers a children's playground, a climbing wall, mini golf, picnic groves, a skating ribbon, tennis courts and a formal garden.The Maggie Daley fieldhouse hosts Chicago Park District programming, including the Park District's popular Summer Day Camp.
Summer programs have started but are accepting late registration if space is available.
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Encore Illinois
Encore Illinois ROCKS
Spring Performance:
Saturday, July 28
Buchanan Chapel
Fourth Presbyterian
126 E Chestnut
Encore Rocks will finish the session with an all-Encore Rocks! concert at Fourth Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 28th at 5:00 pm (singer call at 3:00pm). We will be joined by the band See Alice from Chicago's North Shore.
Stay tuned for registration for the fall session.
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Good Memories Encore Chorale (Alzheimer's Choir)
The Good Memories Encore Chorale is Encore Illinois's newest program. Good Memories targets persons with early- to mid-stage dementia who live outside of care facilities, a population for which the need for social contact and extended community is great. People with Alzheimer's and related dementias
sing and perform, together with their care partners.
For more information or if you are interested in joining or supporting the any of the Encore Illinois Chorales go to
www.encoreillinois.org
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Encore Illinois - Combined Chorale performance
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Every month
Register: Call 888.600.2560
or email [email protected]
Presented by: Mather Lifeways
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Summer Class Registration
Summer Sessions will begin the week of July 9.
Please check the schedule for the wellness classes. Participants who register late will be prorated for missed classes for fitness classes. We offer classes each quarter throughout the year.
In Streeterville, we have a full line of fitness classes appropriate for Mature Adults including:
Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Osteoporosis, Zumba Gold {R}, Pilates, Line Dancing, Low-Impact Aerobics, Nia, Tai Chi, and Strength and Balance. Our classes are small and our instructors are well trained. We are able to offer individual modifications for a variety of physical and medical conditions as needed.
We also offer Wellness Classes on a rotating basis, including Fasting Diets, What's It All about; Detox, Cleansing and Rejuvenation; Food as Medicine; Going Gluten Free; Guided Mindful Meditation; and Meditation: Through Mindful Movement.
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Streeterville Neighborhood Walks
If you are new to the neighborhood, Join us and meet the folks who can get you oriented to our great community.
The Walk is a community building event intended to introduce new residents to our neighborhood and develop relationships with folks who have been here a while. We will explore new developments, art, architecture, history get some exercise and just have fun.
Meet us at 680 N. Fairbanks. We will gather along the fence between Erie and Huron.
Streeterville Neighborhood Advocates is a grass roots community organization so walks are free and no membership fee is required. Visit the website at
www.streeterville.org
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SOAR Chicago Farmer's Market
Every Tuesday from June 5th to October 30th
7am to 2pm
Museum of Contemporary Art Plaza
220 E. Chicago Avenue
The programs are free and open to the public. For complete information, visit the SOAR website at
www.soarchicago.org.
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Turn Down the Noise
Sunday, August 26
9:00am - 4:30pm
Chicago Marriott Downtown
540 North Michigan Avenue
A Quieter Future & The Institute of Noise Control Engineering will hold a free workshop
STEM activities with a free kit packed with supplies.
Presented by: A Quieter Future (AQF) & Institute for Noise Control Engineers (INCE)
Hands-on activities based on Next Generation Science Standards
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North Dearborn Association
60th Annual Garden Walk
Sunday, July 15
12:00pm - 5:00pm
The Latin School, 45 W. North Avenue
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Community Safety - CAPS and Beat Meetings
Dear Neighbors,
At last week's CAPS meeting we learned two things about how to leverage 911. When you realize that the 911 number gets an average of 17,000 calls a day, you can understand why it may take longer than you want to get a response.
First, "coordinated calling" is the term used for multiple responses to an incident. For example, last week there was a purse-snatching on McClurg. One person called 911, but if many others also would have called to report it, the incident would have received a higher level of attention. If you are aware of a drug dealing issue or loud bar, get your neighbors to join you in a coordinated call. This will raise the importance of the issue.
Second, it is better to use your landline for 911 calls whenever possible because the CPD system can pinpoint your location more quickly, particularly important in an emergency.
Craig Kaiser
Streeterville Neighborhood Advocates
For further information call 18th District Community Relations at 312.742.5778
You can take an active role in helping the Chicago Police Department prevent crime in your neighborhood by attending your police district's Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) meetings. If you need assistance from the Police Department, Fire Department, or an ambulance please call 911 immediately.
The 18th District serves residents east of the River and south of Fullerton Lincoln Park, Old Town, River North, Gold Coast and Streeterville.
Contact info: 312-742-5870 or email at
Beats in our area are 1831, 1832, 1833 and 1834
For a full list of 18th District Events,
click here.
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Contact Skyline Village Chicago
Phyllis Mitzen, President
Nancie Thompson, Administrative Manager
Colby Krouse, Newsletter Editor
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Balance Exercises for Seniors
One in three seniors is injured in a fall each year. Improve your balance and decrease your risk with some of these exercises - easy to advanced.
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"Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!"
Ingrid Bergman
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Healthy Tip:
Stay Hydrated!
Feeling lethargic is often a result of dehydration. Carry a reusable bottle to ensure you drink 2-3 liters of water per day. And cut back on caffeine, which makes it harder to stay hydrated.
Mather Lifeways
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Skyline Village Chicago
SVC Events and Partner Events
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SVC Friday Forum
(Normally meets last Friday of the month)
Friday, July 27
Anna Rappoport
Mity Nice, 835 N. Michigan
Passionate about making a difference, Anna Rappaport strives to educate and call to action the public, policymakers and business to improve prospects for older Americans and a secure retirement.
No Friday Forum August 2018
Lunch is Dutch Treat, plus $5 to cover the cost of our private room.
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Skyline Village Chicago
Social Groups
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Normally meets 2nd Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, July 10
3:30pm - 5:00pm
1310 N. Ritchie Ct.
Host: D Clancy
Tuesday August 8/14
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Join fellow members for a lively discussion about what it means and how it feels to be an Aging Woman -- our hair, our outspokenness, our invisibility, our wisdom, our ..
Click links above or register by email at
[email protected] with Women's Salon in the subject line.
SVC members and their guests only
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SVC's Sticks & Strings
Monday July 9
3:00pm - 5:00pm
233 E. Wacker #1202
Host: Carol Koenig
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Sticks
& Strings Returns!
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Are you a knitter or crocheter? Would you like to meet others who share your interest? SVC's Sticks & Strings is a group of Villagers who get together each other's home to have a little wine, a little cheese and a lot of camaraderie while doing needlework. Bring a project you're working on for yourself or for charity. Sticks & Strings donates collected items to a women's shelter.
The first meeting of Sticks & Strings will be Monday, July 9, 3:00pm - 5:00pm at the home of Carol Koenig, 233 E Wacker Drive #1202. We will decide on how often to meet and where we will next meet. Hope you can join us!
SVC members and their guests only
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Skyline Diners
First Monday of the Month
The Dining Club continues to be on hiatus
for July and August
We hope to start up again in if there is enough interest. Contact Charlene Conarty to let her know if you are interested in getting together with old and new friends over a good meal.
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Thursdays
11:30am - 3:00pm
Prentice Women's Hospital Cafeteria
250 E. Superior, 2nd floor
If you are interested in joining this group or creating another Mah Jongg Group, please contact Carol Koenig at
[email protected]
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What Groups or Bulletin Boards Would You Like
to Have?
Do you miss Skyline Diners and Skyline BG? Maybe you would like to start a Bridge group -- or maybe your bridge game needs a substitute. Looking for fellow aficionados of movies, poetry, board games, walking or other activities? Would Skyline members like to have a bulletin board for finding friends to share activities?
Tell us what groups or bulletin boards you would like to see and if you would like to manage one.
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Skyline Village Chicago
Join Us!
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SVC New & Renewing Members
Welcome New Members!
New Members
Paula Giovacchini
Renewing Members
Michael Darcy
Lenore Holt-Darcy
Patricia Fine
Ruth Hoberman
Mary and James Houston
Mary Kemp
Lucile Krasnow
Joan Levin
Carla Lind
Marilyn Lipton
Janice Nazar
Richard Sylvia
Thank you to all of our new and renewing members. You are the core of our Village.
If you haven't joined or renewed your membership yet, please do. Skylne Village Chicago needs your support to keep doing what we do.
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Join Skyline Village
Chicago
Annual Dues
$75 Individual
$100 Couple
Send a check to:
Skyline Village Chicago
P.O. Box 81334
Chicago, IL 60681
Call us: 312.957.6060
Join online
Email us
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401 North Michigan Avenue
Hey Apple Owners
Apple stores have events every day to teach you how to do all kinds of things with your Apple devices and software. Take advantage of the free classes and learn what your device can do for you.
Different classes and events daily
Beginner through advanced
Click here for the schedule for the Michigan Avenue store
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Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute is pleased to offer free admission Thursday evenings from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Pritzker Garden
$5 students and members, $10 nonmembers
Jeff Parker and his retro-futurist jazz ensemble respond to works by Charles White and artists associated with the Chicago Black Renaissance.
Art Institute Block Party
Saturday, July 21
10:30 a.m-10:30 p.m.
In and around the entire museum
Free for members, $10 for Illinois residents with registration through midnight on July 20
Celebrate the deep and lasting impact of Chicago art and design on American culture with a day of talks, performances, and art making that fill the museum's galleries, gardens, library, and public spaces. Join artists, historians, storytellers, performers, and a crowd-sourced roster of community contributors of all ages and backgrounds for this one-of-a-kind program, responding to and inspired by the city and the museum's collection.
The day culminates with evening festivities in the Modern Wing-the galleries of modern and contemporary art offer immersive experiences and art making while poets, musicians, and dancers perform in Griffin Court.
Click here for a full calendar of events at the Art Institute of Chicago
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Center for Life & Learning
Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 E. Chestnut
Effective July 1, Susan Quaintance will replace Ashley Elskus as the new Director of the Center for Life and Learning Congratulations Susan!
Fitness Membership
July 9 - August 30
Mondays
10:30am - 11:15am - Toning Balls
2:30pm - 3:30pm - Yoga
T
uesdays
10:30am - 11:15am - Pilates Resistance Band
2:45pm - 3:30pm - Intermediate Tai Chi
Wednesdays
10:30am - 11:15am -
Zing! Total Fitness
Thursdays
10:30am - 11:15am - Range of Motion
2:45pm - 3:30pm - Intermediate Tai Chi
Classes are $55
Call 312.878.4570 to register or click here to register online
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Summer Film Series
Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.
Bring a brown-bag lunch
Free and open to all 60 and older; no RSVP required
July 10
Darkest Hour
In May 1940, the fate of Western Europe hangs on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on knowing that it could mean a humiliating defeat for Britain and its empire. (2 hr, 5 min)
July 17
Lady Bird
In 2002, an artistically inclined seventeen-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, CA. (1 hr, 34 min)
July 24
The Post
A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government. (1 hr, 56 min)
July 31
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit. (1 hr, 55 min)
August 7
The Shape of Water
A top secret research facility in the 1960's, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity. (2 hr, 3 min)
August 14
The Greatest Showman
Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary, P.T. Barnum who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. (1 hr, 45 min)
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Events
CEO (Career Exploration Opportunities)
Intergenerational Event with Chicago Lights Summer Day
RSVP by Monday, July 9
Chicago Lights Summer Day fifth graders and their CLL partners will explore the world of work and what it takes to get there. But it will feel a lot more like playing!
We need 20 CLL members to participate in this free and fun event.
Friday, July 27
10:00 a.m. (Meet at 61 W. Superior)
The Poetry Foundation
If you've lived in Chicago for a while, you may be able to remember when other buildings hosted Poetry magazine and its eponymous foundation. But in 2011 this permanent home opened and was widely praised for its design and functionality. Architectural Record says, "In keeping with the art form it serves, the New Poetry Foundation is a respectful, restrained building that employs an economy of means and methods, just as a good poem employs economy of language." After touring the 30,000-volume library and enjoying a poetry reading of "Chicago" poems, we'll have a Dutch treat lunch around the corner at hip, new burger joint 25 Degrees.
$5 for CLL members / $8 for guests
Friday August 10
8:00am
(Meet at 126 E. Chestnut)
Starved Rock State Park Land and Water Cruise
After lunch in the historic dining room at the Lodge, we'll be taken on a guided trolley tour to learn about the history of legends of the area. Then we'll see Starved Rock by water on the new river boat, the "Eagle I."
$75 for CLL members/ $85 for guests
Thursday, August 16
5:00pm ( Meet at 111 E. Chestnut)
Night Out at Osteria del Pastaio
Chosen as an Open Table Diners' Choice Award, this very convenient neighborhood gem is known for its artisanal pasta, seasonal desserts, and intimate space. Join us to see why.
Dutch treat.
For more information call 312.981.3386.
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Chicago Sinai Congregation
Sinai Forum Lunch Series
15 W. Delaware Pl.
Last Thursday of the month
12:30pm - 1:30pm
July 26, 2018
Sinai's very own Ken and Dan Raskin
Manny's Cafeteria & Deli: 75 Years of History in Chicago.
August 30, 2018
Sinai's very own Jonathan Solomon, Director of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and designed objects at the School of Art Institute of Chicago.
Members $15 / Non-members of Sinai $20
Register at
[email protected] or 312.867.7000
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"When it comes to aging, we're held to a different standard than men. Some guy said to me: 'Don't you think you're too old to sing rock n' roll?' I said: 'You'd better check with Mick Jagger'."
Cher
from "Fifty on Fifty: Wisdom, Inspiration, and Reflections on Women's Lives Well Lived"
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Elder Justice Center
Free Seminar Series
Alternate Thursdays
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Daley Center, 50 W. Washington
Courtroom 2005
Registration: 312.603.9233
Alternate Thursdays
July 12
Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation
Topics to Include:
* How to screen for, respond to and report abuse, neglect and financial exploitation;
* Mandatory reporting procedures;
* Role of adult protective services agencies; and
* Identifying common frauds and scams that involve telemarketing, home repair, debt settlement, mortgage rescue, social security benefits and more.
Speakers:
Louis Hill, M.A Program Supervisor, Metropolitan Family Services
Amy Gjesdahl, sq. Dutton Casey & Mesoloras P.C
July 26
Everything You Want To Know About Guardianship
Topics to Include:
* Guardians' duties and responsibilities
* Guardianship process and procedures
* Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney
Speakers:
Daniel Belko Supervising Attorney Office of the Cook County Public Guardian
Catherine Evans Assistant Director Guardianship Assistance Desk for Minors
August 9
Aging At Home: Safety and Support Systems
Topics to Include:
* Home fire safety tips
* Law-enforcement services
* Tips on how to declutter your home
Speakers:
Officer Susan M. Doody Chicago Police Department 8th District - Community Policing Senior Citizen Officer
Minnie Tenort Public Safety Officer - Chicago Fire Department Coralyn Hudik Senior Services Officer Ret. - Chicago Police Department
August 23
When A Mental Illness Requires Protective Care
Topics to Include:
* Who is subject to involuntary commitment?
* What is the process?
* Who pays?
Speakers:
Hon. Maureen Kirby-Ward Presiding Judge County Division Circuit Court of Cook County
Alexa James NAMI-Chicago
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"There are six myths about old age:
1. That it's a disease, a disaster.
2. That we are mindless.
3. That we are sexless.
4. That we are useless.
5. That we are powerless.
6. That we are all alike."
Maggie Kuhn,
Founder, Gray Panthers movement
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DCASE Events,
Performances & Exhibitions
Festivals
July 11 - July 15
38th Annual Taste of Chicago
Grant Park
A cultural experience for all your senses, Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining scene, alongside a smorgasboard of cooking demonstrations, music concerts, dance performances, art activations, family activities and more.
August 18-19
60th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show presented by Shell Oil Products US
North Avenue Beach
Featuring military and civilian flight aerobatics, historic aircraft, simulated water rescues and parachute teams, the Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the largest and longest-running free admission events of its kind.
August 30-September 2
40th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center
A favorite Labor Day weekend tradition, the world class Chicago Jazz Festival showcases four stages of live performances by Chicago's vast jazz talent alongside national and international jazz legends and artists. The festival is produced by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
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Summer Dance
Swing, waltz, cha-cha... or simply enjoy the music at the largest outdoor social dancing series in the United States. Dancers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in the introductory, one-hour dance lessons by professional instructors followed by live music and dancing in Grant Park and other Chicago Park District locations. The series culminates at the Summer Dance Celebration highlighting the city's diverse dance community in Millennium Park on Saturday, August 25, 2018
Spirit of the Music Park
601 S. Michigan
Thursday, July 5 - Dabke
Ahmed Hamad (Palestinian Traditional Dances)
Friday, July 6
House (6-9pm - no break)
DJ Jesse de la Peña
Saturday, July 7 - Swing
The Fat Babies, Margot Toppen & Riley Wimes, Jr.
Sunday, July 8 - Argentine Tango
Mariano Barreriro Tango Duo, Tango 21
Thursday, July 19 - Afrobeat
Alma Afrobeat Ensemble, Idy Ciss
Friday, July 20 - Steppin' & Kizomba
DJ Eclipse Black Diamond Elite Steppers
Saturday, July 21 - Salsa
Juan Pablo Díaz y su Orquesta, Latin Rhythms
Sunday, July 22 - Romanian Folk Music & Dances
Laurentiu Feraru and his Gypsy Fusion Band, Ethnic Dance Chicago
Thursday, July 26 - African Highlife & Soukous
Occidental Brothers Dance Band Int'l, Kimosha P. Murphy (
Friday, July 27 - Blues, West Coast Swing & Hustle
The Cash Box Kings, May I Have This Dance
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aturday, July 28 - Steppin'
DJ Mellow Khris, Dawud and Lura Shareef
Sunday, July 29 - Swing
Sons of Susan, Kasper Dance Studio
Thursday, August 9 - Bomba
Bomba con Buya,
Ivelisse Diaz with La Escuelita Bombera de Corazon
Friday, August 10 - House (6-9pm - no break)
Forever Monna
Saturday, August 11 - Bachata
El Caobo Internacional, Stephanie "La Lobita" Wolfson
Sunday, August 12 - Country
The Hoyle Brothers, Jeffrey Cannon
Thursday, August 16 - World Music & Bollywood
Funkadesi (Bollywood, Bhangra, Reggae & Funk)
Bollywood Groove
Friday, August 17 - Contra & Square Dance
Golden Horse Ranch Band, Annie Coleman
Saturday, August 18 - Salsa & Mambo
Mannix Martinez: A Tribute to the Legends featuring Yvonne Curet & Jeffrey Martinez, Mixed Motion Art
Sunday, August 19 - Ballroom
Teddy Lee Orchestra, Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Thursday, August 23 - Argentine Tango
Redwood Tango Trio, American Tango Institute
Friday, August 24 - Salsa, Mambo & Cha-Cha
Charanga Tropical
Arthur Murray Dance Center
Buckingham Fountain/Taste of Chicago
Wednesday, July 11
Steppin'DJ Eric "ET" Taylor , Majestic Gents
Thursday, July 12 - Cajun
Les Rôdailleurs, Louie Stallone & Monica Vachlon
Friday, July 13 - House
Queens of House Music
Saturday, July 14 - Cumbia
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto
Tierra Colombiana Folkloric Dance Company
Sunday, July 15 - Salsa
Luis Palermo & The Brasa All Stars (Salsa)
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Chamber Mondays
1st and 4th Mondays
12:15pm
Chicago Cultural Center Preston Bradley Hall
July 23
Musicians Club of Women Award Winners in Concert
Laura Osterlund
August 6
Chicago Chamber Musicians Ensemble
August 27
Musican's Club of Women
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Wednesdays
Dame Myra Hess Concerts
12:15pm
Preston Bradley Hall
3rd Floor South
July 11
Gabriel Martins, Cello, Joseph Liccardo, piano
July 18
Geneva Lewis, violin, Renana Gutman, piano
July 25
Neave Trio, violin, cello and piano
August 1
Florin Parvulescu, violin, Samantha Cho, piano
August 8
Anita Graef, cello, Patrick Godon, piano
August 15,
Dynasty Battles, piano
August 22
Katinka Kleijn, cllo, Sabastian Huydts, piano
August 29
Dio Ephelia, clarinet & piano
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Statue Stories
Statue Stories Chicago is a city-wide public arts initiative that brings 30 of Chicago's statues to life. Chicago's most celebrated writers, actors and comedians were commissioned to create monologues for some of the city's famous statues. Pass a talking statue, look for the nearby sign, and use your smartphone to scan the sign's QR Code or type the text in your web browser, and presto-you get a call back from John C. Reilly as Abraham Lincoln, Shonda Rhymes as Miró's Chicago or Steve Carell as a man clutching a giant fish by the Shedd Aquarium. Each has a story to tell. Together they tell Chicago's story.
www.statuestorieschicago.com/
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StoryCorps
Continues through December 2018
StoryCorps is pleased to partner with the
Chicago Cultural Center and
WBEZ 91.5 FM to record, share, and preserve the stories of communities in Chicago.
StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to provide people of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives.
Since 2003, tens of thousands of everyday people have shared stories and life experiences in a StoryCorps recording session. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our weekly broadcasts on NPR's Morning Edition, local public radio stations and at
www.storycorps.org/chicago
Do you have a story to tell? Record an interview:
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. Make a reservation and prepare for your interview on chicago.storycorps.org
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Bring your interview partner to the StoryBooth. The interview is a chance to ask the questions that matter.
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At the end of your session, you'll take home a broadcast-quality CD of your interview. With your permission, a copy will be archived at the Library of Congress.
Local stories will air on WBEZ 91.5 FM.
The Chicago Cultural Center offers performances and exhibitions, free and open to the public.
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Fourth Presbyterian Church - Music
Ongoing schedule of concerts.
Concerts are free unless otherwise noted.
Fridays, 12:10pm
Michigan Avenue Courtyard
July 6
Libby York, jazz
July 13
Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, cabaret
July 20
Mark and Anne Burnell, jazz
July 27
After School Matters, choir
August 3
Matthew Coley, marimba
August 10
Laura Freeman, jazz
August 17
Elaine Dame, jazz
August 24
Terry Sullivan, jazz
For a full list of concerts at Fourth Presbyterian,
click here
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Lookingglass Theatre
May 23 - August 19, 2018
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Professor Aronnax and crew set out to investigate a terrifying sea creature, but are quickly captured by the mysterious Captain Nemo. As they circle the globe aboard the Nautilus submarine, they must confront the monsters that lurk below...and within. Ensemble Member David Kersnar directs Jules Verne's epic adventure in this World Premiere.
www.lookingglasstheatre.org
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Loyola University Museum of Art
820 North Michigan Ave
LUMA is pleased to offer free admission every day
Sketching in the galleries every Tuesday from 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Week of July 2
LUMA is closed this week due to unforseen circumstances. Please check their social media for further information.
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220 E. Chicago Avenue
MCA is pleased to offer free admission on Tuesdays
Tuesdays on the Terrace
Through September 25
5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 3 Dee Alexander
July 10 Juli Wood and Caroline Davis
July 17 Thaddeus Tukes Viibez
July 24 Fred Anderson Legacy with Tatsu Aoki
July 31 Katie Ernst with Twin Talk
August 7 Mwata Bowden
August 14 Charles Heath Quartet
August 21 Ernest Dawkins
August 28 Ari Brown, Tribute to Richard Abrams
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Navy Pier
AON Summer Fireworks
Wednesdays 9:30pm
Saturdays 10:15pm
select holidays
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Wednesday, July 18
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Tap Fest
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Returning for its second year, Rhythm World artists and students bring tap and percussive dance to the stage. Presented as part of Chicago Human Rhythm Project's Rhythm World Festival.
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Wednesday-Saturday, July 25-28
7:00pm - 8:15p,Shakespeare in the Park
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Presented as part of Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks.
July 12-13
Fresh Fest
Fresh Fest! presented by Allstate Insurance Company is a two-day, Pier-wide performance program featuring young performers of Chicago. This free festival is open to the public, and will include multiple performances on July 12 and 13 at various stages and spaces at Navy Pier (Crystal Garden, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion, Polk Bros Park and Performance Lawns, Wave Wall platform, and Pier Park).
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LIVE on the Lake
Miller Lite Beer Garden
https://navypier.org/live-on-the-lake/
Wednesday, July 4,
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Prissillas
5:00 pm - 9:20 pm
Marina City
with special guests Local Motive and Concrete Roots.
Thursday, July 5, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sheryl & Say Yes!
with special disco dance lessons with instructor Shawn Lent & Friends
Friday, July 6, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Sixteen Candles
with special guest Matt Hires.
Saturday, July 7, 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Tinsley Ellis,
special guests Malynda Hale and Nooky Jones
Sunday, July 8, 2:00pm - 8:00 pm
Hurricane Reggae Band
with special guests DJ Papa G and TreeHouse!.
Wednesday, July 11, 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Mike Wheeler
with special guest Melody Angel.
Thursday, July 12, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pier Dance: Swing Na' Ma'
with an open Latin street dance lesson.
Friday, July 13, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Bobby McClendon
with special guests Miss Tess & The Talkbacks.
Saturday, July 14, 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Old Shoe
with special guests
Swift Technique
and
Subhi
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Sunday, July 15, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kofi & The New Roots Band
with special guests DJ Papa G and Chicago Afrobeat Project.
Wednesday, July 18, 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Demetria Taylor
with special guest Leilani Kilgore.
Thursday, July 19, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Euphony
with a special stepping dance lesson with instructor Ken Watkins.
Friday, July 20, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Hairbanger's Ball
with special guests WICYC.
Saturday, July 21, 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Dr. Bombay
with special guests Breezy Rodio and MER's Music Showcase.
Sunday, July 22, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Unity
with special guests DJ Papa G and Chicago South American Ensemble.
Wednesday, July 25, 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Vino Louden
with special guest Brother John.
Thursday, July 26, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Fat Babies
with a special swing dance lesson with instructor Nicolle Wood.
Friday, July 27, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Trippin' Billies
with special guest Chip Ratliff & The DirtyBluCrue!.
Saturday, July 28, 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Bumpus
with special guests Kates Brothers Band and Cousin Curtiss.
Sunday, July 29, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gizzae
with special guests DJ Papa G and ESSO.
Wednesday, August 1, 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Wayne Baker Brooks with special guest Louisiana Al.
Thursday, August 2, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sheryl And Say Yes!
with special disco dance lessons with instructor Shawn Lent & Friends.
Friday, August 3, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
The Town Pants
with special guests Feudin' Hillbillies.
Saturday, August 4, 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Aj Ghent
with special guests Wild Adriatic and Local Motive.
Sunday, August 5, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Indika Reggae Band
with special guests DJ Papa G and La Tosca.
Wednesday, August 8, 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Joanna Connor
with special guest La Wuandia.
Friday, August 10, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Mr. Blotto
with special guests The Dirk Quinn Band.
Saturday, August 11, 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Soul Commitments
with
special guests Bassel & The Supernaturals and Chicken Bone.
Sunday, August 12, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gizzae
with special guests DJ Papa G and Doum Sound.
Wednesday, August 15, 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
with special guest Sonic Soul.
Thursday, August 16, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pier Dance: Ginger Road
with country 2 step lessons.
Friday, August 17, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Mike & Joe
with special guests The Leadfoot Band
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Saturday, August 18, 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Danielle Juhre
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with special guests Creedence Revived and Wall of Denial.
Sunday, August 19, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kofi And The New Roots Band
with special guests DJ Papa G and Kwame Binea Shakedown.
Wednesday, August 22, 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Jimmy Nick
With special guests The Blue Coast Band.
Friday, August 24, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
The Hemispheres
with special guests Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers.
Saturday, August 25, 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Stache
with special guests Mountain Deer Revival and John Kimler & Friends.
Sunday, August 26, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hurricane Reggae Band
with special guests DJ Papa G and Ugochi & The Afro Soul Ensemble.
Wednesday, August 29, 5:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Nublu Band
all ages show with special guest Trayce Eileen.
Thursday, August 30, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pier Dance: Bollywood, Featuring Dj Jeet
with a Bollywood dance lesson by Bollywood Groove!
Friday, August 31, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press
with special guests Workout Music.
Click here
for a full schedule of Navy Pier events and tickets as needed
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60 West Walton
The Newberry organizes and hosts programs illuminating topics in the humanities, through a variety of formats tailored to the subject at hand: lectures, staged readings, music and dance performances, panel discussions, workshops, and more.
For a full list of events, programs and exhibitions at the Newberry Library go to www.newberry.org
Thursday, July 26 - Sunday, July 29, 2018
Don't miss the annual Newberry Book Fair, one of the largest used book sales in the country. Browse through more than 120,000 used books, movies, records and more in 70 categories, many of which are priced at $3 or less. Admission is FREE!
Saturday, July 28
Free and open to the public; no registration required
At a time when political polarization is intensified by the extremes of digital discourse, the Bughouse Square Debates are a public forum where people can encounter new ideas and share their own in person!
Saturday, August 4
The Genealogy and Local History staff will introduce visitors to the Newberry and explain how to use its collections at an informal orientation. Aimed at researchers new to the library and/or new to genealogy research, this session will last approximately an hour followed by a short tour of the library.
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Replogle Center for Counseling and Wellness
126 E. Chestnut
Tuesday Mornings at Replogle
Sacred Pause
7:45-8:15 a.m.
Stone Chapel
Free and open to all
In the midst of your busy life, take a few minutes on Tuesday mornings to find some stillness and experience silence. Take a break from the relentless pace and stress of daily life.
You don't have to be an experienced meditator to attend, and you're free to use the silence of our Sacred Pause in any way you like. We have resources to help you practice if you need help--poetry, readings, inspirational photography--but the format is simple and open: a greeting, a candle, a bell, twenty minutes of silence.
For more information or to express interest in adding your name to the list for the next group, please call 312.787.8425.
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More Great Cultural, Education and Social Opportunities?
We know we didn't get them all in our calendar and newsletter!
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