The briefs

Harper to host Tech Night Wednesday

Harper College will host its Tech Night starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Harper Professional Center, 650 E. Higgins Road, Suite 9 South, Schaumburg. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seminar topics will include: project management; game development; computer graphic arts overview; CompTIA convergence; radio frequency identification; selling yourself as a technical professional; Microsoft and Apple Technologies. Refreshments, giveaways and raffles are also scheduled. R.S.V.P. to tech@harpercollege.edu or call (847) 925-6066.

Limelight Cafe for adults held Jan. 26

After five years of the popular teen Limelight Café, and, most recently, the successful second annual Little Limelight for second- through eighth-graders, the Village of Buffalo Grove Arts Commission has announced "Talkin' About My Generation: Limelight Cafe-All Grown Up!" for talented adults in the community. Musicians, comedians, magicians, and others are welcome to perform from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr. in Buffalo Grove, in partnership with the Buffalo Grove Park District. To sign up to perform, or for information, e-mail BGArts@vbg.org or call (847) 459-2518; or just come that night to enjoy the evening of home-grown entertainment and desserts. Admission is $8 or $15 for two people.

Artwork proposals now being accepted

The village of Buffalo Grove is accepting proposals for artwork, such as a sculpture or fountain, to enrich the village and enhance the municipal complex located at Lake-Cook Road and Raupp Boulevard. A copy of the specifications approved by the village board at their Dec. 3 meeting can be found on the village's Web site at www.vbg.org.

All proposals should include photographs or sketches of the proposed artwork; each artist may submit up to five proposals. A contract will be considered based on quality of the artwork, representation of the Village and community, durability, aesthetic appeal, uniqueness and references. Artists interested in submitting a proposal should review the specifications and complete the application by Feb. 8. Questions may be directed to Ghida Neukirch, (847) 459-2518 or gneukirch@vbg.org.

Local author hosts kids' poetry show

Children's author and performer Bill Buczinsky of Arlington Heights will present an evening of poetry and song to benefit the charity AboutFace USA. The "Frozen Poetry" show will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. AboutFace USA provides support for people with facial differences they are born with or occur from illness or trauma. Buczinsky is the founder of A Child's Voice, which inspires children and adults through poetry workshops, performances, teacher training and corporate appearances. Tickets are $10 and group rates are available. For information or to purchase tickets, call (847) 797-0625 or go to childs-voice-poetry.com. For information on AboutFace, go to aboutfaceusa.org.