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BY MARGE KULLERSTRAND
Times Staff Writer | Saturday, December 11, 2004 | (No comments posted.)
JEFF ABBOTT | Merrillville
8 tonight at The Patio, 7706 Broadway.
FYI: (219) 769-7990
AMPOL-AIRES | Chicago
8 tonight at Club 505, 13505 Brainard Ave.
FYI: (773) 646-9819
DAVE ALAMILLO | Crown Point
7 p.m. Wednesday at The Recovery Room, 932 Court St.
FYI: (219) 663-3461
GREG ASHBY | Dyer
9 tonight and Thursday at Finnegan's Wake Irish Pub, 1074 Joliet St., in Sand Ridge Plaza.
FYI: (219) 865-9896
GREG ASHBY | Highland
8 p.m. Wednesday at Rodney's Sports Bar, 2833 Highway Ave.
FYI: (219) 923-4900
THE JEFF BROWN TRIO | Valparaiso
6 p.m. Thursdays at Pesto's Italian Restaurant, 3123 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 462-0993
THE CHANCEY BROTHERS | Chicago
Tonight at the Fifth Province at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.
FYI: (773) 282-7035 or www.irishamhc.com
JERRY CLEMONS & FRIENDS | Hammond
Thursday at Kenwood Tap, 6309 Kennedy Ave.
FYI: (219) 844-9766
THE CURRENT | Porter
Tonight at Leroy's, 333 W. US 20
FYI: (219) 926-6211
NICK DANGER | Schererville
Tonight at the Quest, 1204 W. U.S. 30.
FYI: (219) 322-4812
HOT DAMN! | Griffith
Tonight at Mojo's, 243 N. Broad St.
FYI: (219) 924-5772
DOC LULA | Chicago
5 p.m. Sunday at Club 505, 13505 Brainard Ave.
FYI: (773) 646-9819
DRENA REIGN, M & R RUSH & ZODIAC | Schererville
Tonight at 2nd Dimension, 340 E. U.S. 30, Fox Run Plaza.
FYI: (219) 865-9800
E-Z PREY | Frankfort, Ill.
Tonight at All Star Sports Bar, 7818 Lincoln Hwy.
FYI: (815) 469-1153
MR. FUNNYMAN | Winfield
Tonight at Buddy & Pals Place Too, 10685 Randolph St.
FYI: (219) 661-0088
MARALYN GAZA JAZZ/SWING QUINTET | Schererville
4 p.m. Sunday at a special fund-raiser for Terry Felus at the Quest, 1204 W. U.S. 30.
FYI: (219) 322-4812
HIGHWAY BAND | Crown Point
Tonight, playing the sounds of Santana at R House of Brews, 100 N. Main St.
FYl: (219) 663-7700
JAMROSE | Munster
8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Charlie's Ale House, 8940 Calumet Ave., Munster
FYI: (219) 513-0505
ERIC LAMBERT | Highland
Wednesday at Ricciardi's Ristorante Pizza and Bar, 9400 Indianapolis Blvd.
FYI: (219) 922-9999
LARRY LEASE | Highland
9 tonight at the Wild Goats Saloon, 8016 Kennedy Ave.
FYI: (219) 923-6271
LITTLE JOHNNY BLUE | Hammond
Flick's Tavern, 6205 Kennedy Ave.
FYI: (219) 844-9761
MONTERREY | St. John
Tonight at Jacksons Bar & Grill, 8209 Wicker Ave.
FYI: (219) 558-2000
YOUR RANSOM | Highland
Tonight at Bone Dry, 811 Ridge Road.
FYI: (219) 838-2442
YOUR RANSOM | Crown Point
Sunday at the Final Frame Lounge, 218 S. East St.
FYI: (219) 661-9015
RETROPOLITAN | Dyer
Tonight at Bookies 1468 US 30. Retro music from the '80s.
FYI: (219) 741-5820 or www.retropolitan.us
RIVERDOGS | Chesterton
Tonight at Sidekicks Bar & Grill, 1050 Broadway.
FYI: (219) 921-1814
SALAMANDER DRAKE | Crown Point
Tonight at Kelly O'Lou's, 419 N. Grant St.
FYI: (219) 662-7666
STELLAR ROAD| Lansing
9:30 tonight at Shannon's Landing Irish Pub and Grill, 192nd Street and Burnham Avenue.
FYI: (708) 895-6919
STRETCH THE BAND | Valparaiso
Tonight at Martini's, 1004 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 464-0801
STYROFOAM GIANTS | Schererville
Tonight at Longshots, 2251 U.S. 41.
FYI: (219) 322-0080.
STYROFOAM GIANTS, SKY MOORE & X-GIRLFRIEND | Schererville
The Z-107 Toys for Tots Benefit Thursday at 2nd Dimension, 340 E. U.S. 30, Fox Run Plaza.
FYI: (219) 865-9800
TAMALICKA | Griffith
Tonight at Soprano's, 840 S. Broad St.
FYI: (219) 924-0304
CHUCK TEEL & FRIENDS | Valparaiso
9 tonight at Billy Jack's Cafe, 2904 Calumet Ave.
FYI: (219) 477-2797
TRAUMA W/ AUTUMN DAWN & ORCHESTRATED CHAOS | North Judson
Tonight at the Wooden Nickel, 117 N. Main St.
FYI: (219) 962-6563
TRIBAL SCAR, IV FOUR & EBON MORTIS | East Chicago
TonightRosie O'Grady's, 1304 Carroll St.
FYI: (219) 398-6378
TRIPLE DOSE | Highland
Tonight and Saturday at Ricciardi's Ristorante Pizza and Bar, 9400 Indianapolis Blvd.
FYI: (219) 922-9999
TUMBLIN DICE | Crown Point
Tonight at Mighty Micks, 10727 Randolph St.
FYI: (219) 662-2244
THE UNDIVIDED | Hobart
8 tonight perform Christian Rock at A Latte Books & Music, 206 Main St.
FYI: (219) 947-1590.
THE WIND GYPSIES | Portage
8:30 tonight at the Christmas party, at HotOrNot, 2782 Willowdale Road.
FYI: (219) 762-1984
ZODIAC | Crown Point
Concerts
GARY CIVIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & JAZZ COMBO | Gary
Annual Christmas Dinner Concert starts at 6 p.m. Monday at the Genesis Convention Center, 1 Genesis Center Plaza. Tickets are $20 and are available at the box office or by phone.
FYI: (219) 882-6873 or (219) 886-2484
THE TEMPTATIONS | Merrillville
8 tonight at the Star Plaza Theater, I-65 and U.S. 30. Tickets are $38 and are available at the box office.
FYI: (219) 769-6600 or (773) 734-7266
HOLIDAY HARMONY | Portage
7 tonight by the Great Lake Sound Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International at the Portage High School Auditorium West, U.S. 6. Tickets are $10, $12 at the door.
FYI: (219) 531-5317 or (219) 406-7006
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY HANDBELL CHOIR | Valparaiso
7 tonight at the Center for the Arts on campus, U.S. 30 and Sturdy Road.
FYI: (219) 464-6169
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE | East Chicago
7 tonight with Mariachi Santa Maria, Folkloric Dance Group, Las Adelitas, Mariachi Acero and local community talents at St. Patrick's Parish, 3810 Grand Blvd.
FYI: (219) 398-1036
THE DENNIS STELLA BAND | Lansing
Presents the Las Vegas-style Elvis tribute "Christmas with the King" at 8 tonight and Jan. 8 at the Serbian Social Center, 18550 Stony Island Ave. Tickets are $20 per person.
FYI: (708) 891-1960
THE PROTEGE PHILHARMONIC OF CHICAGO | Chicago
3 p.m. Sunday at Preston Bradley Hall, The Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. The youth orchestra performance is free.
FYI: (312) 341-1521
A CHRISTMAS PAGEANT | Munster
9:45 a.m. Sunday presented by children in kindergarten through fifth grade at the Ridge United Methodist Church, 8607 Columbia Ave.
FYI: (219) 838-4770
A MINI RECITAL & DANCE DEMONSTRATION | Hammond
5 p.m. Sunday performed by An Open Door Church Dance Alliance at An Open Door Church, 7105 Hohman Ave. The event is free and open to the public and will feature dancers from preschool through high school performing ballet, tap and modern dance.
FYI: (219) 931-5747
WAYNE NEWTON | Merrillville
8 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Star Plaza Theater, I-65 and U.S. 30. Tickets are $37 and are available at the box office.
FYI: (219) 769-6600 or (773) 734-7266
Theater
A FABULOUS '50s CHRISTMAS, 2004 | Hammond
It's the holiday hit from last year returned with new songs, performers and commercials at 7 tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Towle Community Theater, 5205 Hohman Ave. It also is a chance to see Towle Managing Director Jeff Casey making his Towle theater debut. Guests are promised an evening of wholesome family entertainment styled after the Perry Como and Andy Williams TV Christmas specials of the 1950s. Tickets are $12 per person. Reservations recommended.
FYI: (219) 937-8780
A MALL AND THE NIGHT VISITOR | Hobart
7:30 tonight by M&M Productions and Ross Music Theatre at the Center Stage Studio Theatre, 227 Center St. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children. All tickets are $1 off with the donation of a canned good for the local food pantry.
FYI: (219) 947-4922
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE | Michigan City
Performs through Dec. 18 with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays in the Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St. Tickets are $10. Reservations recommended.
FYI: (219) 874-4035
JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS | Gary
Performed by the Lake Street Theatre alliance beginning Thursday and running through Dec. 19 at 436 S. Lake St. Call for show times. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children and group rates available.
FYI: (219) 781-0947
ANNIE | Valparaiso
Performs through Dec. 18 at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W. Chicago St. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students age 21 and younger with ID, and $12 for seniors older than 62 with ID.
FYI: (219) 464-1636 or www.ctgonline.org
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE | Crown Point
Performs at 8 tonight and 2 p.m. Sunday by the Crown Point Community Theater at the Hall of Justice, 220 S. Main St. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 students and seniors and are available at Barney's Hub Bootery, Crown Travel and the Crown Point Community Foundation.
FYI: (219) 663-0074
SHE LOVES ME | Munster
4:30 and 8:30 tonight through Dec. 19 at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Performances are at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. The enchanting, romantic musical is about a man and a woman who are co-workers by day and pen pals by night. Tickets are $25 to $35.
FYI: (800) 955-5566 or (219) 836-3255
SONICVISION | Chicago
Weaving together works of musical and visual art into a one-of-a-kind experience, Sonicvision is showing Friday and Saturday nights at Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, and will expand show times to Thursday nights.
FYI: (312) 322-0590 or www.adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL | Chicago
Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $46.50 and can be purchased at the theater or at Ticketmaster.
FYI: (773) 935-6100
THE BLUE MAN GROUP | Chicago
Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St. Performance times and dates vary. Tickets are $43 to $53.
FYI: (312) 902-1500
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE | Chicago
An open-ended engagement at the Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $38.50 to $49.
FYI: (312) 988-9000
COMEDYSPORTZ | Chicago
Audience-interactive competition, between two teams of professional comedians who perform based on suggestions from the audience, is on an open run at ComedySportz Theatre, 2851 N. Halsted St. The show is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $17. Reservations recommended. Performances are at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
FYI: (773) 549-8080
Arts and Crafts
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR | St. John
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, sponsored by the Lake Central Band Boosters at the high school, two miles south of U.S. 30 on U.S. 41.
FYI: (219) 791-0071
FOOD AND PASTRY FEST | Merrillville
9 a.m. to noon today and 11 a.m. Sunday presented by the St. Helen's Philoptochos Society at the SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral Great Hall, 8000 Madison St.
FYI: (219) 769-2481
A HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS OPEN HOUSE | Schererville
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Welcome Home, 2218 U.S. 41. More than 70 local crafters' works are available.
FYI: (219) 865-8550
Potpourri
CLAWS ON PARADE | Crown Point
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, sponsored by the International Manx and Cymric Society at the Lake County Fair grounds, 889 S. Court St. There will be about 150 cats of all breeds judged in this 17th annual chanpionship and household cat show.
FYI: (219) 769-1161
LIVE NATIVITY SCENE | St. John
St. John United Church of Christ performs its first live nativity from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1288 S. Indiana St. The price of admission is a monetary or food donation to the community food pantry. Church members will collect and sort the contributions for delivery.
FYI: (219) 663-1608.
YULETIDE OPEN HOUSE | Lowell
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the Lowell Downtown Merchants Association, the festivities will include a visit from Frosty the Snowman, complimentary refreshments, store sales, outdoor Christmas music and more on Commercial Avenue, Rt. 2.
FYI: (219) 696-6487
SANTA BREAKFAST | Hobart
A Breakfast with Santa and Craft Show is sponsored by the annual City Improvement Committee from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at St. Bridget School gym, 2nd and Center streets. Children can visit and have photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and will receive an ornament and goody bag. Jerry Herzog performs a magic show at 11 a.m. There will be craft booths, coloring, door prizes and gift shopping. The Hobart Police Department will provide free fingerprinting and ID cards given to parents. Tickets are $2 and include a doughnut, cookie or roll and milk, juice or coffee. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce, Sikora's Florist, Centier Bank, Hobart Furniture, E&E Jewelry, Bank One, Ginter Realty and HFS Bank.
FYI: (219) 942-6828
SANTA BREAKFAST | Hammond
Santa Claus has agreed to stop by from 9 a.m. to noon today in the Bishop Noll Institute cafeteria, 1519 Hoffman St. He'll chat with youngsters and join in the breakfast of hot pancakes, sausage, fresh orange juice, coffee, milk or tea. It's sponsored by the Bishop Noll Institute Parents' Club. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youngsters ages 3 to 12, free for children younger than 3. Tickets will be sold at the door only. A surprise treat is included for youths. Proceeds will benefit students and programs of Bishop Noll.
FYI: (219) 932-9058
CHRISTMAS FOR ANIMALS | Munster
The Humane Society Calumet Area will host its annual holiday bazaar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the shelter, 421 45th St. The bazaar will offer a variety of home-baked goods, pet toys, treats, crafts, as well as society retail items for sale. Those wishing to donate baked goods or craft items may deliver them to the shelter beginning today. All proceeds will help to feed and house the shelter's homeless animals.
FYI: (219) 922-3811
VISIT WITH SANTA | Cedar Lake
The Parks and Recreation Department and the Cedar Lake Lady Lions host the 19th annual Visit with Santa from noon to 3 p.m. today at American Legion Post 261, 13050 Washington St. The event is open to all children from infants to fourth graders. Santa and his elves will personally talk to each child and present them with a gift. There will be cookies and refreshments for all, including parents. To make sure Santa brings enough gifts, register by completing the forms available at all local schools or by calling the park office.
FYI: (219) 374-4444
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | Lansing
The Historical Society Museum is featuring Festival of Lights through Dec. 30. The free event has 30 beautifully decorated theme trees and is located in the lower level of the Lansing Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Tours are available upon request. The hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
FYI: (708) 895-0707
CHRISTMAS AT THE BARKER MANSION | Michigan City
Christmas at Barker Mansion features favorite and traditional stories and poems of the Christmas season. "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" leads the visitor on a journey through three floors of decorations illustrating literature both past and present. "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "Candy Cane Lane," "Cricket on the Hearth," "The Nutcracker," "Little Women" and "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" are among those depicted. The Open House is noon to 3 p.m. weekdays and weekends through Dec. 19. Also, children are invited to hear stories during the special evening of events at the mansion. At 5 p.m. Dec. 18, Mrs. Claus will read stories. Kathy Zmuda, a local storyteller, will entertain at 5 p.m. Saturday for children age 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. Christmas family tours are scheduled at 5 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 19. Reservations required. Decorations may be seen only with a guided tour 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays and noon and 2 p.m. weekends. The mansion will be
closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for youth 18 and younger.
FYI: (219) 873-1520
COUNTRY HOLIDAYS | Crown Point
The city of Crown Point hosts its first Country Holidays celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Court Street. There will be International Hot Wheels Races, Etiquette School High Society Tea events sponsored by Carmen Heitz, holiday musical performances and horse and buggy rides. The cost is $5 for adults; children are admitted free. Those attending are asked to donate a nonperishable food item and/or a gently used winter coat, gloves or blanket.
FYI: (219) 662-3290
HOLIDAY LIGHTS | Merrillville
Ross Townships' Holiday Lights at the Lake display at Hidden Lake Park, 6355 Broadway, is open 5 to 9 p.m. daily through Dec. 26. Fireworks displays will be held at 8 p.m. Saturdays except Dec. 25. Admission is $2.50 per car in advance and $3 at the gate.
FYI: (219) 769-2111
NEW SINGLES DANCE | Crown Point
7:30 Wednesday at the Hall of Justice, 220 S. Main St.
FYI: (219) 661-1811
SUNDAY NIGHT DANCERS DELIGHT | Hobart
7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hobart Elks Lodge, 3580 W. 61st Ave., featuring the big band sound of the Gary Anthony Band.
FYI: (219) 942-1152
NEW HORIZON SINGLES DANCES | Schererville
7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at The Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet St. Admission is $5.
FYI: (219) 865-9411
GOOD TIME CHARLEY SINGLES DANCES | Alsip
8 p.m. Sunday at BG Fellows, 5055 W. 111th St.
FYI: (708) 445-4450
Exhibits
In Northwest Indiana
ABBIE CASHMAN, LARRY VALLEM & MEG WOLFE | Gary
Will be on display through Jan. 21 at gallery IN46303, 8511 Oak Ave. Viewing easily made by appointment. Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 18. The exhibit is featuring mixed media and new paintings of artists: Lake Station resident and Gary art teacher Larry Vallem works in many media; this show features a wide selection of his work in painting, ceramics, and fabric art. Munster resident Abbie Cashman's foundation in realism and portraiture takes on a new twist in her collection of "scarecrows," 3-D takeoffs of famous paintings, including the Mona Lisa. Miller Beacher Meg Wolfe keeps her bright palette and explores dream states in a new collection of acrylic paintings. Also showing works by Doug Davis, Mary King, Bernadette Ostrozovich, Steve Johnson, Deb Weiss, Karin Kirulis, Jim Spicer, and Todd Bracik.
FYI: (219) 938-8784 or info@galleryin46403.com
WORKS BY WILLIAM NEIL | Gary
This Gary native's exhibit will be on display through Dec. 27 at the Gary Public Library's Main Branch Art Gallery, 220 W. 5th Ave. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A reception has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at the library.
FYI: (219) 886-2484
FIBER ART | Chesterton
ORIGIONAL HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS | Chesterton
The 18 Artists Gallery has offered their artistic talents this Christmas season to create original ornaments specifically for the Humane Society of the Calumet Area. Each ornament is hand-painted and over 5" tall. There is a choice between 'Blizzard' the Dog and 'Snowball' the Cat. They are only $12 a piece or "Two-Fur" $22. As always, all profits will be used to help the Shelter animals. Orders are being taken at the Paws Resale Shop in Downtown Highland, and the 18 Artists Gallery in Chesterton, 540 Indian Boundary Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
FYI: (219) 926-6306 or www.18artists.com
PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE | Valparaiso
"Roger Brown: Paintings from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago," "Seymour Rosofsky:
Paintings of Paper" and "John J. Habela Sculpture: Being, Beyond and the Hysterical Buddha" will be on exhibit through Dec. 26 at the Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, 1709 Chapel Drive. Admission is free.
FYI: (219) 464-5365
19TH AND 20TH CENTURY WORKS | Valparaiso
On display from Valparaiso University's permanent collection at the university's Brauer Museum of Art, 1709 Chapel Drive. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Docent-led tours are conducted by appointment only.
FYI: (219) 464-5114
LAKE COUNTY ARTIFACTS | Crown Point
Lake County Historical Museum, located in the Old Lake County Courthouse, is a treasure trove of artifacts relating to the history of Lake County. Museum hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.
FYI: (219) 662-3975
HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Hobart
Open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at 706 E. Fourth St.
FYI: (219) 942-0970 or (219) 942-5536
GRISTMILL IN PRINT AND PHOTO | Ross Township
An exhibit of original artwork and photographs depicting the historic gristmill is on display in the third-floor gallery of Wood's Historic Gristmill, Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway, Ross Township, southeast of Hobart. See the mill before and after its 1976 restoration. Special consignment artwork of the structure is available for purchase.
FYI: (219) 947-1958
CHRONICLES OF THE CITY | East Chicago
The East Chicago Room, housed in the East Chicago Public Library, 2401 E. Columbus Drive, contains a wealth of photographs, documents and other resources chronicling the city's more than 100-year history. It was created in 1989 to preserve the city's industrial and ethnic heritage. The room is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Special visits can be arranged.
FYI: (219) 397-2453
TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY DISPLAYS | Whiting
The Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society Museum houses displays of local history with facilities for historical and family research. School visits are welcome at 1610 119th St. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Admission is free.
FYI: (219) 659-1432
In Suburban Chicago
PAPER TOLE EXHIBIT | Lansing
The works of Lansing resident Darlene Miller will be on exhibit through Dec. 31 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave.
FYI: (708) 474-2447
FUSION*FORM*FUNCTION | Chicago Heights
There will be 57 works of national art selected by juror Nancy Roach in a series of exhibits at Union Street Gallery, 1655 Union Ave.
FYI: (708) 754-2601
LANDSCAPES AND FIGURES IN OIL | Park Forest
Maureen Hubbard Cribbs Studio displays poetic interpretations in mixed media, prints and small-edition woodcuts. The gallery is located at 266 Somonauk St. and is open by appointment only.
FYI: (708) 748-5883
CITY ARTWORK | Tinley Park
VOGT VISUAL ARTS CENTER displays original artwork depicting scenes of life in Tinley Park. The center is in Tinley Olde Town, 17420 S. 67th Court. Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
FYI: (708) 633-9129
In the City
MYSTERIES OF THE MARSH AND MORE | Chicago
Three new exhibits now are open at Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Mysteries of the Marsh includes an animal laboratory allowing visitors to observe museum research. Rooftop Stop showcases the museum's expanded rooftop gardens, and RiverWorks is an interactive exhibit showing the importance of river ecology.
FYI: (773) 755-5100 or www.naturemuseum.org
BLACK-AND-WHITE LANDMARKS | Chicago
"Landmarks before the Lens" exhibit includes 72 black-and-white photos taken by area photographers of 24 landmarks and historic districts in an ongoing display in the Landmark Chicago Gallery of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, 78 E. Washington St.
FYI: (312) 744-1430
FACES, PLACES AND INNER SPACES | Chicago
The exhibit, designed to introduce children, young adults, parents and teachers to works of art from diverse cultures, time periods and geographic regions, is on display at The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
FYI: (312) 443-3600
REPLICA OF NATIVE AMERICAN HABITAT | Chicago
THE PAWNEE EARTH LODGE has re-opened at The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive. Visitors can experience the life of the Central Plains Pawnees with a fully furnished replica made of cottonwood, willow and prairie grass. The event is free with admission.
FYI: (312) 922-9410 or www.fieldmuseum.org
LOTS TO SEE AT THE ZOO | Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo features 35 acres of zoo grounds and more than 1,100 mammals, reptiles and birds. Visit the new Regenstein Center, which houses 24 chimpanzees and gorillas in natural habitats. Take a safari through Africa, have a splashing good time at the Kovler Sea Lion Pool, or see the big cats at the Kovler Lion House. The zoo is located at 2200 N. Cannon Drive at Fullerton Parkway, and is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission is free.
FYI: (312) 742-2000 or www.lpzoo.org
TOUCH A SEA URCHIN | Chicago
Interactive Sea Star Quest is the most hands-on exhibit ever at the Shedd Aquarium. Guests not only will be able to see the many creatures that move along the ocean's floor, they will be able to touch them. The exhibit is open through Jan. 9. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is at 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for children and senior citizens, and $5 for members. A Family Star Pack is $45 and includes admission for two adults and two children or one adult and three children.
FYI: (312) 922-STAR
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