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Hayley Rice and Andrew Behling star in First Folio's "And Neither Have I Wings to Fly," on stage through Feb. 26 at Mayslake Peabody Estate. Turn to Page 24 for details. (photo provided)
ARTFULLY DONE
Heartwork
Tuesdays monthly starting Feb. 7
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Professional artist Maureen Claffy leads this monthly series for adults focusing on art techniques through the lens of exceptional artists from around the world and on opening students' creative pathways for personal expression. The first class is waitlisted; the next session is March 7 examining color through the work of Joan Mitchell. All supplies will be provided. Register for one class or the entire series. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. RR
Art and High Energy Physics
Feb. 15
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
The library's featured artist Lindsay Olson will discuss how uncertainty and a sense of adventure have inspired her during her residency at Fermilab and the CMS experiment at CERN to create art that draws viewers in to take a closer look at the world of high-energy physics. She will share her process of combining art and science and what it was like working with scientists in one of the world's most respected labs. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. RR
CENTRAL TIME
Student-directed one-act plays
Feb. 9-11
Hinsdale Central auditorium
5500 S. Grant St.
https://ticketpeak.co/hcdrama/events
Hinsdale Central Drama presents three hilarious and artful student-directed one-act plays, each about 25 minutes. Times: 7 p.m. Feb. 9 & 10, 5 p.m. Feb. 11. Tickets: $10, free with activities pass.
FAMILY FUN
Greg the Groundhog and Friends
Feb. 4
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs
(708) 839-6897
Enjoy a scavenger hunt to find Greg the Groundhog and his animal friends. Register to book a time. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. RR
Archery: Families
Feb. 18
St. James Farm
2S541 Winfield Road, Warrenville
(630) 933-7248
Kids ages 8 and up and their families are invited to learn safety tips, proper shooting techniques and basic skills - or use the skills you already have. Equipment will be provided. Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $5. RR
FOR A CAUSE
Oak School book drive
Through Feb. 9
827 S. Oak St.
Fifth-graders at Oak School are collecting books with the goal of donating at least 250 new or like-new books for Oak's sister school, Drexel Elementary in Cicero. Donations of preschool to middle school level books can be dropped off in the bin at the address listed above. Questions? Send an email to [email protected]
Heartfest
Feb. 4
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
2815 Jorie Blvd.
https://e.givesmart.com/events/tAa
Join this 16th annual event benefiting kids born with congenital heart defects. Enjoy a buffet dinner and open bar along with cupcakes, specialty drinks and live music. Proceeds support medical research, summer camp scholarships for kids and high school cardiac screenings in the Chicagoland area. Any style of dress is appropriate, but wear favorite red attire. Time: 6:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $175, $80 for children.
Soup & Bread
Feb. 5
Holiday Inn Banquet Center
6201 Joliet Road, Countryside
This signature BEDS Plus benefit will feature about 20 soups to sample. Area breweries also will be present with craft beer choices, and live music will be performed. Hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets: $25, free for kids under age 12.
Sip & Shop
Feb. 7
Meredith Jaye
48 S. Washington St., Hinsdale
The Hinsdale Auxiliary invites community members to attend this fundraising event, with 15 percent of proceeds benefiting Children's Home + Aid. Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Humane society fundraiser
Feb. 9
The Design Bar
880 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge
http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
(630) 323-5630
Enjoy an evening of shopping and socializing while supporting animals in need, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hinsdale Humane Society in honor of its 70th Anniversary. Drinks and light refreshments will be served, and raffle prizes will be awarded. Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. RR
Cupid Courts Misericordia
Feb. 10
Various locations
http://www.cupidcourts2023.givesmart.com
The paddle community in the western suburbs will enjoy a day of paddle tennis play to raise money for Misericordia Home. Take advantage of donated lessons, equipment and time from paddle tennis pros, and try to win a raffle item. Lunch will be served following play and the raffle at Salt Creek Club, 830 N. Madison St., Hinsdale. A men's evening event will also be held at 6 p.m. See the website above for details. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. RR
GAME ON
Basketball
Mondays, Feb. 6-27
Madison School
611 S. Madison St., Hinsdale
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
Boys and girls ages 7-9 will learn dribbling, passing, shooting, positions and the importance of teamwork through drills and games, which will be played at the end of each class. Time: 6 to 7 p.m. Cost: $65. RR
Board game program
Feb. 7
Clarendon Hills Library
7 N. Prospect Ave.
http://www.clarendonhillslibrary.org
(630) 323-8188
Graham Carlson, community engagement manager at Fair Game board game stores in Downers Grove and La Grange, will talk about today's hottest family board games, how playing games can bring families and friends closer and create lasting memories and also let participants get hands-on with a few games. Time: 7 p.m. RR
GREAT OUTDOORS
Moon Walk
Feb. 5
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Road, Willow Springs
(708) 839-6897
Let the full moon guide this walk in the world's largest Urban Night Sky Place. Warm up by a fire afterward. All ages are welcome. Time: 6:30 p.m. RR
Poetry Trail: Black History Month
Feb. 8
Bemis Woods-South
Ogden Avenue west of Wolf Road near Western Springs
(312) 533-5751
In honor of Black History Month, walk a short, looped trail and read poetry for children written by Black authors along the way. Hours: 10 a.m. to noon.
Fishing: Hard Water Classic
Feb. 11
Blackwell Forest Preserve
Butterfield Road west of Winfield Road, Warrenville
(630) 933-7248
Anglers of all ages are invited to take part in the only competitive ice fishing tournament in DuPage, and then stick around for door prizes and awards. Those under 18 must be with an adult. Time: noon to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the event. RR
GREEN THUMB
The Magic of Heirloom Seed Varieties
Feb. 4
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Learn about what heirlooms are, how to plant heirlooms in one's garden and what a Hinsdale garden might have looked like 150 years ago in celebration of Hinsdale's 150th anniversary. The event is co-sponsored by the Garden Club of Hinsdale. Time: 3 to 4 p.m. RR
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Meditation for New Beginnings
Feb. 11
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Start the year off right with meditation as instructor Zelma Chamberlain teaches effective techniques to reduce stress, enhance relaxation, promote inner growth and improve health. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RR
Cancer Thriving and Surviving
Thursdays, Feb. 16-March 23
This interactive online workshop will help cancer survivors build mutual support and confidence in managing their health and maintaining an active and fulfilling life. Participants learn skills to help address concerns such as fear of recurrence, fatigue, pain, nutrition and more. To register, contact Marci Goldberg at (630) 654-5102 or [email protected] Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RR
JUST FOR KIDS
My Little Pony Party
Feb. 4
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Come one, come all to Ponyville to celebrate My Little Pony! Bring your own ponies to play with and choose which activity to do. Enjoy a sweet treat and make sure to dress colorfully Time: 11 a.m. to noon. RR
LISTEN & LEARN
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Feb. 7
In this Zoom webinar, Lisa Damour, PhD, will offer guidance to adults on raising adolescents who are connected, capable and compassionate, including strategies of dealing with teens' arguments, risk taking, emerging romantic lives, friendships, social media and more. Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. RR
New Orleans travel talk
Feb. 16
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Learn about the culture, sites and food of this iconic American city just in time for Mardi Gras at this Voyagers Travel Discussion Club program. Samples of food inspired by New Orleans will be available to try. Time: 7 to 8 p.m. RR
NOTEWORTHY
Jammin' in the Stacks
Feb. 3
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
As part of its HPL After Dark series, the library, in partnership with WDCB, hosts The Alyssa Allgood Quartet, with Allgood praised for her impressive voice, original lyrics and modern approach to jazz. Beverages and refreshments will be provided. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. RR
African American music
program
Feb. 13
Clarendon Hills Library
7 N. Prospect Ave.
http://www.clarendonhillslibrary.org
(630) 323-8188
Historian/musician Clarence Goodman will present "An Unfinished Journey: African American Music in its Pivotal Decades," an hour-long multi-media/concert experience that explores key songs of the 20th-century Black experience, performed with voice and guitar. Time: 7 p.m. RR
Mark Dvorak and Mean Mary
Feb. 18
Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
11 W. Maple St.
(630) 941-7797
At ease on guitar and five-string banjo, Mark Dvorak is a performer, song writer, teacher and folk historian. Mean Mary (James) plays 11 instruments and produces music. The show is part of the Acoustic Renaissance Concerts series. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $20.
ON STAGE
'Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical'
Through Feb. 5
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.stagedoorfinearts.com
Stage Door Fine Arts presents this beloved musical about a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers who's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, Miss Honey. Matilda's courage and cleverness in equal amounts The school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull,, and could be the school pupils' saving grace. Times: 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday, Feb. 2; 2 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays. Tickets: $25-$30.
'Andy Warhol's Tomato'
Feb. 2-March 5
McAninch Arts Center
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
(630) 942-4000
The Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will transport audiences to 1946 Pittsburgh, where an 18-year-old Andy Warhol finds himself in the basement of a working-class bar. Over the course of a summer, Andy gives and gets inspiration, guidance and friendship from a surprising source in this fictional take on an apocryphal story of an American legend. The production contains mature themes and language. A pre-show discussion with the director and designers will be held from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Feb. 2; a post-show discussion with the director, actors and crew will be held Feb. 10. Times: 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $42, $40 for seniors.
'The Father'
Through Feb. 5
Theatre of Western Springs
4384 Hampton Ave.
http://www.theatreofwesternsprings.com
(708) 246-4043
The play follows Andre, a cantankerous old widower suffering from dementia, who receives regular visits from his caring but frustrated daughter Anne. His mood swings and fits of temper result from his inability to grasp reality, a confusion complicated by occasional awareness of his previous existence. Times: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25, $12 for children and students.
Pilobolus: Big Five-Oh!
Feb. 5
McAninch Arts Center
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
(630) 942-4000
The innovative dance company is celebrating 50 years with this tour, bringing audiences a mix of pieces ranging from the vintage and visionary to the fresh and electrifying. After the performance the dancers will hold a 15-minute Q&A with the audience. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $55-$65.
'Almost Maine'
Feb. 10-12 & 17-19
Lincoln Center
935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove
(630) 415-3682
Grove Players present this collection of scenes mapping out the nuances of relationships and the love (or lack thereof) that comes with them. Times: 8 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20, $17 for students and seniors.
'And Neither Have I Wings to Fly'
Through Feb. 26
Mayslake Peabody Estate
1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook
(630) 986-8067
Family means everything in 1950s Ireland in this First Folio production. So it seems only natural when Eveline Donnelly abandons university to care for her widowed father. But as her younger sister prepare to leave home, a visit from her mother's ghost makes Evie begin to ask, "When is it my turn?" Times: 8 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays; 3 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; and 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays (captioned performances are 4 p.m. Feb. 11 and 8 p.m. Feb. 17). Tickets: $29-$59, $20 for students.
'A Chorus Line'
Through March 19
Drury Lane Theatre
100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace
http://www.drurylanetheatre.com
Experience Drury Lane Theatre's production of this iconic musical offering a backstage look at the intimate lives of dancers auditioning for a Broadway chorus, features memorable numbers including "What I Did for Love," "One," and "I Hope I Get It." Times: 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $85–$95, with a $5 discount for senior on Wednesday and Thursday matinées.
SENIOR SCENE
Living Well in your Own Home
Feb. 8
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Lori Gibson of Home For Life Advantage will discuss the top 10 home modifications to maintain one's independence and age in place freely, comfortably and safely for life. Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. RR
Marquee FilmTalks
Wednesdays through April 19
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Join these monthly discussions using a live Zoom stream to talk about different movie topics. Light movie snacks and coffee/tea will be provided. Verify the talk date when registering each month; fees are collected at the front desk. Time: 3 to 4 p.m. Cost: $2 per talk. RR
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Saying Yes to Your Story
Feb. 8
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Award-winning children's and young adult author and poet Kwame Alexander, author of "The Crossover, "The Undefeated" and most recently "An American Story," will share ways to say yes to one's story and persist in the face of rejection as he shares his own publishing journey. The virtual program is an Illinois Libraries Present event and intended for students in middle and high school through adults. Time: 7 to 7:45 p.m. RR
Library Edition Book Club
Feb. 15
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Join this monthly group for a discussion of "The Hacienda" by Isabel Cañas. Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this supernatural suspense novel set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence, about a remote house, a sinister haunting and the woman pulled into their clutches. Copies of the book will be available to check out from the Book Club Holds shelf. Time: 2 to 3 p.m. RR
SPECIAL EVENTS
Chocolate Weekend
Feb. 4-5
Morton Arboretum
4100 Route 53, Lisle
Celebrate the cacao tree and the many delights of chocolate it provides by sampling an array of chocolates and unique items with a chocolate twist. The member preview event is from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Tickets are $17. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $16, $14 for seniors, $11 for ages 2-17. RR, MD
STEPPING BACK
Farmhouse Life in the Winter: Family Health
Through Feb. 27
Kline Creek Farm
1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago
(630) 876-5900
Enjoy a guided tour of the 1890s farmhouse focusing on a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about "sick foods" of the period, how candy was used as medicine and how the first floor bedroom acted as the sick room. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays to Mondays. Admission: $5 suggested donation for ages 3 and up.
TEENS & TWEENS
Middle School Book Club
Feb. 9
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Join the club in discussing "Hide and Seeker" by Daka Hermon. Copies of each month's title are available to be checked out from Book Club Holds shelf. Time: 4 to 5 p.m. RR
Manga and Anime Club
Feb. 9
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info
(630) 986-1976
Discuss different manga and anime while completing activities and enjoying snacks. Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. RR
WEE ONES
Kid Rock I
Tuesdays, Feb. 21-March 21
Clarendon Hills Community Center
315 Chicago Ave
http://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr
(630) 789-7090
Kids ages 2-3 will engage in fun, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. Activities include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Time: 10:15 to 10:55 a.m. $51
WINE & DINE
Love is Brewing
Feb. 16
The Community House
415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale
http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
(630) 323-7500
Enjoy a curated sampling of six choice beers, two featured cocktails, appetizers and live music. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $28. RR, MD
Key
RR - registration required
MD - member discount
