On the cheap: Native American art at Aurora University
Everything old is new again
Vintage clothing collectors Ruth Thomas and Chloe Berg will model vintage bridal gowns (1905-1999) from their private collections in a Vintage Bridal Gown program. 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Admission is free. (847) 546-7060.
Pizza Summit
The Dundee Township Public Library's Young & Restless Club social networking group invites young professionals in their 20s and 30s to a Pizza Summit. Do you have strong feelings about pizza? Bring your inner food critic and an empty stomach to the summit to socialize and eat while exploring pizza's history. The Young & Restless group is aimed at professionals who want to network with others in the area. 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Dundee Township Public Library, 555 Barrington Ave., East Dundee. Free admission. Registration is required. Call (847) 428-3661, Ext. 308, or visit dundeelibrary.info.
Native American celebration
Experience Native American dances and songs in the Native American Celebration program at the Ela Area Public Library. Listen to storytelling and lore, then learn to dance to the beat of a Native drum. For all ages. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Free admission. No registration is required. (847) 438-3433 or eapl.org.
Seventy years of ‘Ducklings'
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Robert McCloskey's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, “Make Way for Ducklings,” in a special storytime at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court. The story will be read aloud, and there will be special “ducky” activities for participants, followed by a treat. The event is designed for kids ages 3 to 7. 4 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Free and open to the public. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
‘History Re-Imagined'
See ledger drawings, paintings and an installation by Chicago Native American artist Chris Pappan in the ”History Re-Imagined: The Art of Chris Pappan” exhibit at the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures at Aurora University. Runs through Friday, May 27, at the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures at Aurora University, at Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. For information, call (630) 844-7843, or send e-mail to museum@aurora.edu.
Lee Murdock
Best known for his Great Lakes maritime songs, folk singer/musician Lee Murdock sings of American Irish immigrants, and adds a few boisterous pub songs for St. Patrick, in a concert at the Two Way Street Coffee House. 8:15 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $7. (630) 969-9720 or twowaystreet.org.
Still St. Patrick's Day here
The New Beginning's group hosts a St. Patrick's Dance a couple of days after the official holiday. Guests are invited for an evening of dancing and socializing. Beverages and some snacks will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Tickets are $8 at the door. For information, call Joan at (847) 397-9643.
Active Senior Expo
See hundreds of products and services designed especially for seniors at the Active Senior Expo. Exhibitors will feature information on health care, finances, retirement communities, assisted living, consumer products and much more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission is $2. For a free-admission coupon, visit activeseniorexpo.net; (630) 620-6347.