BAC Evolving Artists Show
Cross-Country Skiing at The Morton Arboretum
What: Nearly 1,700 tree-dappled acres are yours for the gliding.
Why: There’s no business like snow business.
When: Daily, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 4100 Illinois Rte. 53, at I-88, Lisle (630-968-0074).
The Morton Arboretum
Beverly Arts Center
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (UK/USA 2008)
Wednesday - January 14 - 7:30 PM
Rated – PG-13. RT: 94 minutes
Set during World War II, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences. Winner Audience Award Chicago International Film Festival.
The 8th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
January 8th - 18th
Theatre Building Chicago
1225 W. Belmont ave
Box Office: 773-327-5252
Chicago is the sketch comedy capital of the world! The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival is an annual event that celebrates the best in local, national and international sketch comedy. Over two weeks, 100 sketch comedy troupes will perform 125 shows. In addition to the performances, we offer workshops, networking events, and children's programming. The Chicago SketchFest is the world's largest sketch comedy festival, with hundreds of funny people in one convenient location - laughter guaranteed.
www.chicagosketchfest.com
FAMILY FUN THIS WINTER AT NORTHERLY ISLAND
The Chicago Park District presents the fourth annual Polar Adventure Days from 12-4 p.m. on two Saturdays, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, at Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus. The program is admission free.
Polar Adventure Days offer families the opportunity to explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, watch ice sculpture carvings, and create nature-inspired crafts.
The following features and activities will be available at Polar Adventure Days:
•The first 500 visitors receive a complimentary Polar Adventure Day mug filled with hot chocolate. Limit one per person.
•Nadeau’s Ice Sculpture carves magical creations on site.
• Various live animals will be on site to discover such as birds of prey.
•An arctic camping demo by Northwest Passage.
•Siberian huskies will be present and adventurers will talk about their Iditarod dog sled race experiences.
•Live entertainment including winter storytelling.
•Arts and craft tables for making nature-inspired creations.
•Free snowshoe rental for exploration of the island (if there is snow).
•REI will discuss winter activities.
Please call to confirm scheduled activities for Polar Adventure Days as activities are subject to change. For more information, call 312-742-PLAY.
Contact Phone: 312 742 7529
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink
At Millennium Park
FREE!
Located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, the Plaza offers visitors one of the best views of Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue streetwall.
The 16,000 square foot Ice Skating Rink will be open through March 15, 2009 (weather permitting). Skating is free, and skate rental is available for $10.
Hours beginning January 5th
Mondays - Thursdays: Noon - 9pm
Fridays: Noon - 10pm
Saturdays - Sundays: 10am - 10pm
A warming lobby, restrooms and public lockers are available at the rink. The zamboni will operate daily at 11:30 a.m.,1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
The Ice Rink has a state-of-the-art chiller system that can maintain the ice even in the event of unseasonably warm weather. Several factors would need to be considered before the rink is closed. If you have questions about the weather, please call 312.742.5222.