The holiday season is just around the corner. Prepare yourself for the excitement and fun by learning to budget, sampling handmade items and researching that perfect gift early. In your down time, Chicago’s always offering art exhibits and music! Enjoy!
Monday, November 16
Relax right into the work week at the Chicago Cultural Center’s Classical Mondays, a complimentary luncheon concert series. This week’s performance will feature the Greenleaf Ensemble: Dileep Gangolli on clarinet and Kuang Hao Huang on piano. The music begins at 12:15 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17
With the holidays coming up, budgeting can be a challenge. The Chicago Public Library can help you make ends meet with their Money Smart series. Presented by Money Smart Partner, from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, the next seminar will teach you A Practical Guide to Budgeting at the Chicago Lawn branch at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18
Ever wonder what happens to street pole banners? Well, head over to Daley Plaza at noon to find out! The city will be holding a live auction in the lobby and it’s free to watch the fun. Highlights this year include White Sox World Series banners signed by Mark Buehrle and Chicago 2016.
Thursday, November 19
Getting a little worried about finding the “it” gift of the year? Get a head start on the holiday shopping bonanza at the Illinois Artisans Program’s arts and crafts showcase. There will be 13 artists and artisans showing – and selling – everything from quilts to jewelry. The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Thompson Center.
Friday, November 20
Put a little BOOM! in your Friday. JASC Tsukasa Taiko will give a performance of traditional Japanese drumming at the Chicago Cultural Center at 12:15 p.m. This is a special sneak peek of their Taiko Legacy 6 performance, which will be on December 27.
Saturday, November 21
Get that holiday shopping done early, and put a little handmade goodness under the tree while you’re at it! The annual Holiday Pottery & Jewelry Faire at the Berger Park Cultural Center features the best of students’ work. Everything is for sale and everything is as beautiful as the park. Make sure to stop off for some of the best coffee in the U.S. at Metropolis!
- Shannon Sankstone
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