A Workshop with Merrill Essex, G.G. (GIA); Member, NAJA

In this workshop we will:

* Learn the tools and tricks of the trade you will need to be more in the know about your jewelry and about estate jewelry in particular.
* Explore the history of diamonds, their cuts and their clues to the age of estate pieces.
* Briefly overview major gemstones.
* Learn about the fineness of gold, gold marks and trademarks.
* Focus on a brief history of the ages of jewelry making.

Merrill Essex is co-owner of Essex Antiques & Collectibles, Ltd. She is a graduate gemologist and a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

Reservations recommended: 847-475-3410 or jthompson@evanstonhistorycenter.org

Membership Information and Sign-up available at the event.
Free parking is available on the street.

Directions:
Car- Take either 94 or 294 to Dempster Street and go east. Greenwood Street is one block north of Dempster Street.
Train- Take CTA to Dempster Street or Metra to Davis Street, and go east. (Davis Street is a few blocks north of Greenwood.)

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A Workshop with Merrill Essex, G.G. (GIA); Member, NAJA

In this workshop we will:

* Learn the tools and tricks of the trade you will need to be more in the know about your jewelry ... more

(James Ivory, 1987, UK, color, video, 140 minutes)
Adapting one of author E.M. Forster’s most personal works, this Merchant Ivory period drama follows an upper class gay man’s coming of age in Edwardian Britain.  Fellow Cambridge students Maurice (James Wilby) and Clive (Hugh Grant) fall in love, but the legal and social ramifications of open homosexuality pressure Clive to renounce his true feelings and marry a socialite (Phoebe Nicholls).  Unable to escape his attraction to Clive, Maurice remains a fixture in the couple’s life, and finds new hope for romantic fulfillment with their handsome gamekeeper (Rupert Graves).
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(James Ivory, 1987, UK, color, video, 140 minutes)
Adapting one of author E.M. Forster’s most personal works, this Merchant Ivory period drama follows an upper class gay man’s coming of age in Edwardian Britain.  Fellow Cambridge students... more

We celebrate the grand power and sheer beauty of African-American spirituals, one of our nation’s most uplifting and life-affirming musical forms.  Join us for a concert that spans traditions from the Fisk Jubilee Singers through recent stars like Rollo Dilworth—a moving and uplifting musical experience!

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We celebrate the grand power and sheer beauty of African-American spirituals, one of our nation’s most uplifting and life-affirming musical forms.  Join us for a concert that spans traditions from the Fisk Jubilee Singers through... more

Since forming in May 2007, This Must Be The Band has been burning down the house

throughout Chicago and the entire Midwest. With a rapidly expanding repertoire from the Talking Heads' catalog of countless hits, This Must Be The Band highlights the best of the Talking Heads, equipped with their very own Bernie Worrell, Adrian Belew, Lynn Mabry, and Ednah Holt.

Genre: Talking Heads

TMBTB 's site

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Since forming in May 2007, This Must Be The Band has been burning down the house

throughout Chicago and the entire Midwest. With a rapidly expanding repertoire from the Talking Heads' catalog of countless hits, This Must Be The Band highli... more

Mallory Thompson conductor
Lifetime of Music Students

This special concert is an important part of our “Lifetime of Music” initiative, which encourages young people to continue their musical pursuits beyond graduation. Highlights of the program include some of Leonard Bernstein's best-known and best-loved music: Overture to Candide and Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, as well as Malcolm Arnold's Four Scottish Dances, inspired by Scottish country folk tunes and dances. 60 talented high school students from throughout the Chicago area will perform with the band for two numbers. Join us for the fourth annual silent auction before the concert and at intermission.
Click here to find out more about the silent auction and raffle.

Program to include:
Leonard Bernstein arr. Clare Grundman Overture to Candide
Leonard Bernstein arr. Paul Lavender Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Robert Spittal Consort for Ten Winds
Malcolm Arnold arr. John Paynter Four Scottish Dances*
John Philip Sousa ed. Frederick Fennell The Fairest of the Fair*

* To be performed with Lifetime of Music students

Advanced reservations will be taken for this concert through 5:00 P.M. on Friday, February 12. After that, all ticket purchases must be made at the box office on Sunday, February 14. The box office will open at 2:15 P.M. on Sunday, February 14. Thank you.

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Mallory Thompson conductor
Lifetime of Music Students

This special concert is an important part of our “Lifetime of Music” initiative, which en... more

The Calisto Enesmble with oboist Michael Henoch in a program of Mozart, Beethoven, and Shostakovich.

DSPM 's site

The Calisto Enesmble with oboist Michael Henoch in a program of Mozart, Beethoven, and Shostakovich.

DSPM 's site

Sample 8 red wines brought to you by WineStyles of Evanston while enjoying....

Chocolate & Candy 
Taste the delicious chocolate and candy creations by Illinois Nut & Candy while listings to....

Live Music
Hear the incredible flute playing by Barb Austin and Barbara Saks while viewing...

Art
"Chicago Life & Beyond" exhibit

Please RSVP to Mary Berg at mary@simplychicagoart.com no later than Friday February 12th.
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Sample 8 red wines brought to you by WineStyles of Evanston while enjoying....

Chocolate & Candy 
Taste the delicious chocolate and candy creations by ... more

Stephen Alltop, conductor

Heinrich Biber (1644–1704) was one of the most innovative and daring composers of his time, stretching the bounds of harmony and instrumental technique. He was also one of the greatest violinists of the baroque era. The Baroque Music Ensemble will perform a rarely heard Biber masterwork, the Requiem à 15 — scored for five vocal parts, five string parts, and five wind parts. The program also includes several Biber motets for instruments and voices.

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Stephen Alltop, conductor

Heinrich Biber (1644–1704) was one of the most innovative and daring composers of his time, stretching the bounds of harmony and instrumental technique. He was also one of the greatest violinists of th... more

featuring vocalist Jamie O’Reilly and the songs of Michael Smith

THE ARTISTS:  Leopold Segedin, Painter, Iwona Biedermann, Photographer

& Featuring Gabriella Boros, Painter

THE MUSICIANS: Bob Weber (cello), Peter Swenson (guitar), Al Ehrich (bass), and "The Three Muses:” Sarah Chang, Meg & Nia O’Reilly Amandes (harmony vocals)

Jamie's site

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featuring vocalist Jamie O’Reilly and the songs of Michael Smith

THE ARTISTS:  Leopold Segedin, Painter, Iwona Biedermann, Photographer

& Featuring Gabriella Boros, Painter

THE MUSICIANS: Bob Web... more

Boocoo presents the works of the talented Julio Cesar Montaño Montenegro.  When Julio Cesar Montaño Montenegro puts ink to paper to create poetry, he uses images instead of words to tell stories of the African diaspora and the violence that caused him to leave Colombia.  His ink drawings explore political and cultural issues, especially related to descendants of Africans worldwide.

Montaño, trained as a social anthropologist, holds a diploma in research and communication for peace. He sees his art as furthering such communication.  In his images he exposes human rights abuses, such as one depicting the assassination of a leader among Afro-Colombians who fish in a traditional way.
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Boocoo presents the works of the talented Julio Cesar Montaño Montenegro.  When Julio Cesar Montaño Montenegro puts ink to paper to create poetry, he uses images instead of words to tell stories of the African diaspora and the violence that ca... more

Artist Reception: Saturday, February 6, 1:00-5:00pm

Featuring the art work of:
Megan Harrigan Cox (photography)
Joe Taylor (woodcuts & mosaics)
Richard Adams
Leny Basa
LynnAnn Babuk
Shelley Brucar
Maria Cicarelli
Roger Cline
Joseph Kinney
Doug Kovacs
Jessica Q Lucas
Eric H Steele (sculpture)
Jane & Kitty (original girlfriends)
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Artist Reception: Saturday, February 6, 1:00-5:00pm

Featuring the art work of:
Megan Harrigan Cox (photography)
Joe Taylor (woodcuts & mosaics)
Richard Adams
Leny Basa
LynnAnn Babuk
Shell... more

Hone Your Skills at The Actors Gymnasium!

All Levels
October 6 - March 7:
Tuesday 8-10 PM
Sunday, 11 AM - 1 PM

A rare opportunity to test for SAFD (Society of American Fight Directors) Actor-Combatant status without incurring the expense and hassle of an extended trip out of town. In this intensive workshop, students get the hours of experience required for testing while learning safe and effective methods that emphasize acting the fight. Subject matter will include unarmed, rapier and dagger, and knife techniques. Students completing the course will have the opportunity to perform a skills proficiency test fight for an SAFD adjudicator. Class meets twice weekly. Taught by Chuck Coyl.

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Hone Your Skills at The Actors Gymnasium!

All Levels
October 6 - March 7:
Tuesday 8-10 PM
Sunday, 11 AM - 1 PM

A rare opportunity to test for SAFD (Society of American Fight Directors) Actor-Combatant sta... more

Adapted by Ibrahim Miari
Based on the novella by Ghassan Kanafani
World Premiere Adaptation

1948 marked the birth of the Jewish state and the exodus of 500,000 Palestinians from Israel. Safiyeh and Said fled during the fighting and were forced to leave their infant son behind in his crib. Holocaust survivors Ephraim and Miriam arrive in Haifa where they are given a new last name, the abandoned home and the baby to raise as their own. Now 20 years later, the boy’s birth parents return, hoping to recover what they once lost. Adapted from the 1968 Palestinian novella, Return to Haifa is an intensely intimate story about how we draw the lines of home, family and identity across time and politics.

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Adapted by Ibrahim Miari
Based on the novella by Ghassan Kanafani
World Premiere Adaptation

1948 marked the birth of the Jewish state and the exodus of 500,000 Palestinians from Israel. Safiyeh and Said ... more

Opening Artist Reception:
Sunday, January 24 , 3:00-5:00 PM

Curated by Carolyn Elaine

A Call to Action is a creative dialogue among ten artists addressing the open ended statement – Yes we can - yes we did – but we're not done. Each artist, through their own creative lens offers insight to the impact of the most important event in 2009 – the inauguration of a Black President.

While showcasing the individual responses to an event that has defined the end of the first decade of the new millennium, this creative alliance is an attempt to understand and appreciate different perceptions.

This Black History Month exhibition features work by Dayo, Carolyn Elaine, Kendall Grover, Malika, Stuart McClean, Max Sansing, Wanaki Shores-Navata, Tony Smith, Nina Smoot-Cain, and Buchi Upjohn.

Iimages shown above, from left, are by artists Dayo, Carolyn Elaine, Stuart McClean and Wanaki Shores-Navata.

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Opening Artist Reception:
Sunday, January 24 , 3:00-5:00 PM

Curated by Carolyn Elaine

A Call to Action is a creati... more