Friday, March 11, 2011
See high school bands, cover bands and blues bands this weekend.
All-Ages/All-Music Kickoff Party Where/When: New York Slices; Saturday, 6 p.m. till midnight. Why Go: The pizza place in downtown Highland Park shines a light on some young, talented North Shore bands, including Highland Park High School's own The New Originals. Pricing: Free. Poetry Open Mic Where/When: The Art Center Highland Park; Friday, 8 p.m. Why Go: Because you know you've been dying for an audience to read your romantic poems to. Why else did you go through the trouble of writing them in iambic pentameter? Pricing: Free. Downhome Sophisticates Where/When: Norton's; Friday, 9:30 p.m. Why Go: This rock/blues act based in Waukegan specialize in Duke Ellington and Muddy Waters covers, but the group can also pull off Bob Dylan and Tom …
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Here's your list of things to do in Highland Park this weekend.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
What: Moraine Township Democrats Introduce Local Candidates Where/When: Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant; Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Why Go: With local elections just around the corner it's about time you got to know your candidates, including both candidates for mayor. Pricing: $25 for non-members, $10 for members. What: Karaoke Where/When: Friday at NY Slices from 7 p.m. till midnight and Norton's at 9:30 p.m. Why Go: Because the only thing better then belting your favorite songs is getting to do it twice in one night on the same block. Pricing: Free What: District 113 School Board Forum Where/When: Congregation Solel; Sunday at 10 a.m. Why Go: The $133 million high school renovation referendum is one of the most contentious topics voters will …
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Here's what's going on this weekend in Highland Park.
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
If you've been dying for an opportunity to see a live, musical performance at the Highland Park Public Library or eat bagels with the city council candidates, this Sunday is your chance to do both. Check out what else is going on in Highland Park this weekend. What: Style Shack's One Year Anniversary Where/When: Style Shack; Friday Why Go: To celebrate its one year anniversary, Style Shack offers cups of warm, homemade soup, made by co-owners Sherry Levin and Dawn Pye. The two will be on hand to share a selection of their favorite family recipes. Pricing: Free What: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Where/When: The Alley; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. Why Go: No, it's not a movie screening, it's a band. Hear them rock out, have a few drinks and go …
James Paradiso
6:52 am on Saturday, February 19, 2011
Looking forward to attending The Music Theatre Company's 2011 Gala: A Trip to the Library at 6 PM on Sunday, February 20, at Highland Park's Public Library. All the best to Elana and Jessica! more ›