DECEMBER, 2018
Document shredding for 19th Ward residents ~ Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 to 11 a.m
St. Barnabas School parking lot, 10121 S. Longwood Dr. Free. Documents are shredded on site. Only documents that are loose can be shredded; remove staples and binders before arriving on site. Electronics will NOT be accepted at this collection.
Medicare Made Clear, Saturday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m.
Beverly Branch Library, 1962 W. 95th St., hosts this seminar which covers Medicare choices and includes a free educational guide. Free. Info: 312-747-9673.
Polar Express Block Party ~ Sat., Dec. 1, 12 to 5 p.m.
Hosted by the 103rd Street Businesses Longwood Drive to Wood Street, features visits with Santa, letters to Santa, kiddy train ride, movie, winter games and crafts, refreshments, live music, dance party and holiday shopping.
Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon ~ Dec. 5, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The St. Barnabas Class of 2019 will host a Senior Citizen Luncheon. Finger sandwiches, cookies, coffee & tea will be served. RSVP to Bonnie Flannery, 773-230-3142. St. Barnabas, 10121 S. Longwood Dr.Holiday Open House at Beverly Bank ~ Dec 5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beverly Bank & Trust will host a Holiday Open House, Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP by November 28 to 773-298-4714. Beverly Bank & Trust, 1908 W. 103rd St.
Mount Greenwood Holiday Stroll ~ December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
At participating businesses along 111th Street, Sacramento Avenue to Pulaski Road. Enjoy special sales, music, visits with holiday characters and live reindeer, raffles and more. Info: Mount Greenwood Community and Business Association, 773-881-0622
Winter Wonderettes: Opening Night ~ December 7 @ 7:30 pm
The BAC Professional Theatre Series presents “Winter Wonderettes,” a delightful musical set at a small business’s holiday party in 1968 that finds four female performers swinging into song when Santa doesn’t arrive with the employees’ bonus checks. Performances: Fri., Dec. 7 and 14, Sat., Dec. 8 and 15, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 9 and 16, 2:30 p.m. The family-friendly show includes Sixties style tunes that range from “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” to “Jingle Bell Rock.” $22 ($20/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.
Breakfast with Santa at The Castle ~ December 8 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring the kids for Breakfast with Santa at the Castle! Enjoy a pancake breakfast as well as visit with Santa himself, $5 per person. Enter from parking lot on Seeley Avenue. Info: 773-233-7080. Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Ave.
2nd Annual Christkindlmarket ~ December 8 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
This day of shopping and fun includes pictures with Santa with Maplewood Photography, face painting by Mrs. Vee and live music by Whiskey & Harmony 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for a wide range of holiday, gifts and specialty foods from a variety of vendors. Items include fresh baked bread, jewelry , handcrafted stationery, pottery, wreaths, home décor, ornaments and holiday décor, candles and more. Olivia’s Garden, 10730 S Western Ave
Cookie Crawl ~ December 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
BAPA’s 3rd Annual Cookie Crawl!! We are excited to once again have this fun day for our neighborhood! Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, County Fair Foods. Your donation includes a cookie tin, which businesses will fill with cookies for free throughout the day. Your journey starts at Olivia’s Garden where you will pick up your tin and your first set of cookies. The remaining stops will be released on the day of the event with our map. We suggest one tin per family, but you may purchase up to 2. A limited number of tins will be available. Olivia’s Garden, 10730 S Western Ave
Dance Gallery Open House ~ December 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Christmas comes to life when graceful dancers perform in the windows at Dance Gallery during the Open House. The audience can gather on the sidewalk for the magical display, then stop inside to see tap and jazz dancers performing in the studio and enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa. Dance Gallery is a delicious stop on BAPA’s Holiday Cookie Crawl. Dance Gallery, 10628 S. Western
A Christmas Story ~ Wednesday, December 12 at 7:30PM
This holiday film practices several lost arts: it’s a politically incorrect 80s comedy that still functions as a family film, and a story about a BB Gun-obsessed young boy narrated in folksy voiceover by that boy years later, as an adult. All Ralphie wants for Christmas is his beloved Red Rider BB Gun, but first he has to convince his parents that it really is a good idea to buy him one. He also must contend with his annoying younger brother, a school bully, and a series of misadventures that befall him and his friends. Get your holiday hats of choice on for this one. 1 Hour and 34 minutes, Rated PG. Concessions, full bar, free parking, tickets $6 ($5 BAC Members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W 111th Street
Red Tractor Craft Fair ~ December 15th from 9 to 3
Handmade crafts, gifts, sweet treats and more. Chicago High School For Agricultural Sciences 3857 W. 111th Street
Winter 2018 Music Recital ~ School of Fine Arts at the BAC, Dec 15, 3 PM
Tickets $6 ($5 for BAC Members), Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W 111th Street
Beverly Community Concert ~ December 18th at 7 p.m.
Come hear the Beverly Neighborhood Choir and several local in-school choirs as they present a free concert for family and friends. Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School 3737 W. 99th Street
The Second City Holiday Show ~ Dysfunctional Holiday Revue, Dec 29, at 8PM
$30 ($27 for BAC Members), Full bar, free parking, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W 111th Street
NYE with Pat Tomasulo and Friends ~ Laugh in the New Year! Dec 31st at 8PM
Concessions, full bar, & free parking. Tickets $40 ($36 BAC Members), Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W 111th Street
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