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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform Brahms' Piano Concerto Number One, 8:00 Thursday and Saturday night, and 1:30 Friday afternoon, February 11th, 12th, and 13th at Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue. For ticket information, call 312-294-3000 or visit www.cso.org.
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2/13: Chicago Acapella
Chicago Acapella will perform a concert of spirituals, old and new, 8:00 Saturday night, February 13th at Nichols concert hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. For ticket information and information on other nights and locations, call 773-755-1628 or visit www.chicagoacapella.org.
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2/14: United Youth For Darfur
United Youth For Darfur will present a concert with Madina Lake, The Blisters, Big Science, and Others, 4:30 Sunday Afternoon, February 14th at Metro, 3730 North Clark. It's an all ages show. All proceeds will go to The Darfur Dream Team Sister Schools Program. For ticket information, visit www.metrochicago.com.
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Ad Council
As generous as we are, sometimes instead of giving, we almost give. To find out how you can help, visit www.dontalmostgive.org.
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Mission of Our Lady
The Mission of Our Lady of the Angels provides services for people in need in the west Humboldt Park neighborhood. They need volunteers to work with their mobile food pantry, contractors and suppliers to donate their skills and services, and donations of food, construction materials, canned goods, and sheets and towels. If you can help, call 773-486-8431 or visit www.ourladyoftheangelsmission.com.
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Unicef
Haiti's Earthquake has devastated the country's children and Unicef is there getting them the water, food, medicine, and shelter they need to survive. To help, visit www.unicefusa.org.
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2/17: Northwestern University
Northwestern University will present of production of Pete Townsend¹s “Tommy”, 8:00 Thursday through Saturday night, and 2:00 Sunday afternoons, February 18th through March 7th. For ticket information, call 847-491-7282.
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2/19: Haitian Relief
There will be a Haitian Relief Benefit with cocktails, dinner, music, and dancing, 8:00 Friday Night, February 19th at Michael's Chicago Style Red Hots, 1879 Second Street in Highland Park. Proceeds will benefit the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. For reservations, call 847-432-3380
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2/22: Chicago Park District
The Chicago Park District needs volunteers to help maintain parks and nature areas. For details on how you can help, call 312-742-play, or visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
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2/22: Steppenwolf Theatre
The Steppenwolf Theatre will present The Brother/Sister Plays: in the Red and Brown Water, the Brothers Size, and Marcus: or The Secret of Sweet, now through May 23rd at the Upstairs Theatre, 1650 north Halsted. For ticket information, visit www.steppenwolf.org.
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2/27: Joliet Area Historical Museum to feature Ronnie Baker Brooks
Ronnie Baker Brooks will play a 2 hour acoustic/electric show at the Joliet Area Historical Museum in celebration of Black History Month Saturday February 27, 2010 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Proceeds will go to support the Museum’s educational programming department. Tickets are $9.00 for general public and $7.00 for Museum members and students with valid I.D. For ticket information please go to www.jolietmuseum.org or call (815) 723-5201 ext. 235.
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3/1: Common Threads Hosts 5th Annual World Festival
Common Threads Hosts 5th Annual World Festival on March 1, 2010. Some of Chicago’s and the world’s most notable chefs will bring their culinary expertise together for Common Threads’ Fifth Annual “World Festival” on Monday, March 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Soldier Field. Tyler Florence, Ingrid Hoffmann, Stephanie Izard, Nigella Lawson and Ming Tsai are among this year’s celebrity chefs who will serve up global gourmet cuisine in the annual culinary event to benefit health and nutritional education for Chicago youth, and also Common Threads’ co-founder Art Smith’s 50th birthday. General Admission is $250 per person and VIP tickets are $500 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at www.commonthreads.org.
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Musicares
On Thursday, March 4th, Musicares, in conjunction with the Chicago Federation of Musicians, will be sponsoring free dental services to low-income Chicago area musicians and other music professionals. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. Call 877-303-6962.
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Red Cross
In times of crisis, the American Red Cross is there for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families. From communicating messages during emergencies to outreach to the National Guard and Reserves, to veterans assistance and military hospital visits, the Red Cross provides vital services support to the armed forces. To find out how you can help, visit www.redcross.org.
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Better Business
Most Americans will get assistance from a professional tax preparer or tax software when filing taxes this year. The better business bureau suggests that when you're trying to find a trustworthy tax preparer, get a referral from friends or family. Look for their credentials. And don't fall for the promise of a big refund. For more information, visit www.bbb.org.
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Lakeview Pantry
The Lakeview Pantry is working to eliminate hunger in the Lakeview neighborhood. They need volunteers to help provide services, and donations of food, clothing, household items, or office supplies. To find out how you can help, visit www.lakeviewpantry.org.
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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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