Trio Caprice to perform at Des Plaines library
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Free
Talented trio
The chamber music group Trio Caprice presents classical selections on flute, violin and cello.
Facts: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Free. Reservations are required. Call (847) 376-2787 or visit dppl.org.
Touchdown!
As sports fans start polishing their TV remote controls to prepare for the Super Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 1, they can take a peek at how Hollywood has featured the sport of football - in both comedic and dramatic films - through the decades. Take a look at everything from zany films starring the Marx Brothers to the heartwarming 1993 film "Rudy," starring Sean Astin.
Facts: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Free. Registration required. (847) 253-675 or mppl.org/events.
$10 and under
Remember how to disco dance?
The Willowbrook Ballroom hosts a '70s and '80s Flashback Dance for singles and couples. Complimentary hustle dance lessons are featured.
Dancers are invited to attend in vintage 1970s and 1980s attire - neon and leisure suits are welcome.
Runs 7:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, Jan. 23, at Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Admission is $5. (708) 839-1000 or willowbrookballroom.com.
Weaving and learning
Youngsters can make woven miniature rugs in a Kids Craft Morning at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. Museum staff and volunteers will lead an informal, 90-minute session where youngsters can create simple versions of the traditional American Indian rug using everyday craft materials.
Along with the craft, kids can take part in other activities to learn about American Indian culture.
The program is recommended for ages 5 and older, but there is no minimum age requirement. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Facts: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, 3001 Central St., Evanston. Free with paid $2.50-$5 entrance donation to museum. (847) 475-1030 or mitchellmuseum.org.
Still a bargain!
Dancing with violins
The Paramount Theatre hosts a special half-hour educational edition of its "Barrage" music-and-dance spectacular for youngsters. Kids can watch a shortened version of "Barrage," described as "Stomp" with violins. Following the show, the audience can take part in a question-and-answer session with the cast.
Facts: 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $12. (630) 896-6666 or theparamounttheatre.com.