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3/12: Jazz Institute
The Jazz Institute of Chicago will present a tribute to Abbey Lincoln featuring singer Maggie Brown, 7:00 Friday evening, March 12th at Sherman Park, 1301 West 52nd Street. It's family friendly and free. For reservations, call 312-427-1676.
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3/13-3/14: Ravinia
Ravinia Festival will present a performance of The Balley Folklorico de Mexico, Saturday and Sunday, March 13th and 14th at The Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Congress Parkway.
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3/13: The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism
The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism proudly presents our fourth annual fundraiser, “Dance the Night Away for Autism”. March 13th at 5:00pm at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn. The night will include: raffles, silent and live auctions, and music provided by Hip Pockit, www.hippockit.com. For tickets please contact Cindy at cwilliams_alca@sbcglobal.net or call 847-458-6802 . For more information visit www.alexanderleighcenterforautism.com.
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3/15: Chicago Music Coalition
The Chicago Music Coalition will present a panel discussion for musicians on when you need a manager, 6:00 Monday evening, 78 East Washington. There will be a networking session at 5:30.
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Diabetes Act
Diabetes puts your heart at risk, but many people aren't aware they're in danger. For information visit www.diabetesactionnow.org.
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Franciscan Outreach
Franciscan Outreach provides shelter and meals for the homeless, and help finding them housing and social services. Full and part time volunteers are needed to help in the overnight shelter, soup kitchen, and in the office. For information on how you can help, visit www.franoutreach.org.
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3/16: Chicago Cultural Affairs
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs will present a lecture on Art As A Healing Force, 6:00 Tuesday evening, March 16th in the Claudia Cassidy Theatre at The Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington. Free but reservations are encouraged. Call 312-464-9900.
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Free Rides from Miller Lite
Miller Lite will help Chicago-area residents and visitors celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly, by offering Miller Lite Free Rides on two upcoming March dates. This drunk-driving prevention community service program asks consumers to plan ahead for a safe ride home, providing free bus shuttle service from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 and from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday March 17.
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3/18-3/20: Columbia College
There will be a performance of Wayne McGregor Random Dance, 8:00 Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights, March 18th, 19th, and 20th at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, 1306 South Michigan Avenue. For ticket information, call 312-369-8330 or visit www.colum.edu/dancecenter.
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Haitian Relief
The people of Haiti still need help in the aftermath of the earthquake. There are many organizations on the ground who are providing a variety of essential services. You can find a list of these groups with links to their websites. If you want to see how you can help the people of Haiti, visit www.93xrt.com/Haiti.
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3/20: Between Friends' 24th Annual Bubble Ball Gala
Between Friends invites you to the 24th Annual Bubble Ball, an evening bubbling with fun and frivolity. It will be a celebrated evening featuring dinner, drinks and dancing as well as an elaborate silent auction and raffle. Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm. , Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park –All proceeds benefit the Between Friends’ programs that are dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence. Those programs include individual and group counseling for women and children, a 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy and the Relationship Education: A Choice for Hope (REACH) Teen Healthy Relationships Program.For more information, visit www.betweenfriendschicago.org
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U.S. Department of Health
Blood clots are serious so it's important to know the signs and get treated right away. You're at higher risk for a clot if you've recently had surgery or a stroke, or if you have difficulty walking. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is offering a free copy of a guide to prevent blood clots. Call 800-358-9295.
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Big Shoulders Fund
The Big Shoulders Fund provides support to the Catholic schools in the neediest areas of inner city Chicago. They need volunteers to mentor students, or commit to work for one day on service programs like participating on art projects, running lab experiments in a high school physics class, or reading to kindergartenders. If you can help, visit www.bigshouldersfund.org for more information.
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Junior League
The Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties is seeking new and gently used dresses, jewelry, and other prom-related items for their annual Cinderella's Closet Formalwear Boutique, where needy high school students can find what they need for prom, free of charge. For drop off locations and more information visit www.jlkd.org.
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4/5: McDonalds
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northern Indiana is building the world's biggest Ronald McDonald House here in Chicago. It will provide care and comfort for families of hospitalized children and their families. You can help by dropping off change in a donation box at your local McDonalds restaurant or at the drive thru.
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On Guard
Shopping online can save time and money, but only if you're shopping safely. Use your credit card only on secure websites and be sure the company gives an address and working phone number on their site. For more information about safe shopping, visit, www.onguardonline.gov.
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4/9: Jazz Institute
The Jazz Institute of Chicago will present a concert by Bebop Brass, Friday, April 9th at Gage Park, 2411 West 55th Street. Family friendly and free. For reservations, call 312-427-1676.
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4/10: Bluegrass Legends
Bluegrass legends concerts will present their 2nd Alluan Bluegrass Festival, 7:30 Saturday evening, April 10th (Update) at The American Legion Hall in Evanston. For more information, visit www.chicagobluegrass.com.
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Mission of Our Lady
The Mission of Our Lady of The Angels has a mobile food pantry in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. If you'd like to volunteer to help, visit http://www.ourladyoftheangelsmission.com.
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4/16: 2nd Annual Mike Ditka Resorts Celebrity Golf Outing
Mike Ditka Resorts will be hosting their 2nd Annual Mike Ditka Resorts Celebrity Golf Outing on April 16th–18th, 2010 in sunny Orlando, with all proceeds benefiting the Gridiron Greats Foundation. For more information call 888-512-2200 or visit www.MikeDitkaResorts.com for golf and room packages, auction items or sponsorship information.
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Black Ensemble Theatre
The Black Ensemble Theatre will present a production of My Brother's Keeper: The Story of the Nicholas Brothers, 8:00 Friday and Saturday nights, and 3:00 Sunday afternoons, now through May 16th at 4520 North Beacon Street. For ticket information, call 773-769-4451 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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5/22: American Brain Tumor
The American Brain Tumor Association's annual Path to Progress Run-Walk will be held Saturday, May 22nd at Soldier Field. Proceeds will benefit research and patient family education programs. To register visit www.pathtoprogress.org.
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