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Mark your calendar: March 17-23

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Ongoing

Actor's Training Center's 15th Anniversary: Actor's Training Center, 1159 Wilmette Ave., Suite 8, Wilmette. Actor's Training Center of Wilmette, continues its 15th Anniversary this fall and winter with its College Audition Clinic; Fall Musical Theatre Intensive: Little Women; and Arts in Action: Ensemble events and performances. For information, www.actorstrainingcenter.org.

'Courage': Runs through April 3 at Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood, Skokie. Anatomically Correct Arts continues to celebrate its 30th year of arts programming with an exhibit of paintings, mixed media and sculpture in the upcoming exhibition, "Courage." The exhibit includes art by a Skokie Police officer, along with first responders, firefighters, health care workers and veterans. A free artists reception, featuring musical guest Wabi Sabi, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 13. For information, www.anatomicallycorrect.org.

'La Cage aux Folles': Runs through April 3, at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The winner of six Tony Awards, "La Cage aux Folles" is a night full of belly-laughs. The theater will be transformed into La Cage's elegant St. Tropez nightclub complete with an onstage bar and surprises at every turn. And when a nontraditional family's future in-laws come for a visit, La Cage shines the spotlight on family, love, commitment and drag as the truth comes out in the wildest of ways. Starring RuPaul's Drag Race Headliner Ginger Minj, with costumes by Project Runway Designer Justin LeBlanc. For information and tickets, (847) 673-6300 or www.musictheaterworks.com.

Teen After-School Space: 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join weekdays after school in the Winnetka Community Room for a space just for students in grades seven and up. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

March 17

Babytime: Virtually at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, through Wilmette Public Library. A bonding experience for caregivers and babies, with songs, cuddles, and bounces. Have a scarf and shaker toy ready. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

International Film Screening: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Enjoy international film screenings on the third Thursday of the month. Films begin at 9:30 a.m. Film March 17: "You Will Die at Twenty," presented in Arabic with English subtitles. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Family Storytime: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Singing, dancing, stories and bubbles for ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Tickets for storytime will be available March 17, at the Youth Services desk on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

St. Patrick's Day Party: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, at Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Come out for an afternoon of raffles, games, food and fun. Maybe you will be one of the lucky winners. Lunch, dessert, coffee and water will be served. Members $25, nonmembers $29. Use code: 17610 at www.nbparks.org.

Teen Thursdays: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Drop-in and bring your friends to get creative after school with art supplies and making equipment. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Big Kid Storytime: Virtually at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 17, through Wilmette Public Library. Stories, songs and dramatic play for bigger kids. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Krafty Kids - St. Patrick's Day: 4:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Children in grades K-three can join for a story and craft featuring this month's greenest holiday - St. Patrick's Day. Registration required. This is an in-person indoor program. Masks are required for all participants. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Village of Glencoe Meeting of the Whole/Village Council Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Village Hall Glencoe, 675 Village Court, Winnetka. Village of Glencoe Meeting of the Whole at 5:30 p.m., followed by Glencoe Village Council meeting Council Chambers second floor. For information, www.villageofglencoe.org.

Live Musical Performance - 'Recovered Voices': 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Join violinist Adam Millstein and pianist Dominic Cheli for a performance and introduction to the little-known world of composers whose lives and careers were disrupted or ended during the Nazi regime. This meaningful event is an extension of the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices at the Colburn School, a unique resource that encourages greater awareness and more frequent performances of these composers' music. The performance will be broadcast live. Virtually: Members free; nonmembers $5; In person: Members free; nonmembers, museum admission. Register at https://ihm.ec/recoveredvoices. For information, (847) 967-4835 or www.ilholocaustmuseum.org.

Second and Third Grade Book Discussion: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, through Wilmette Public Library. Chat with your friends about this month's book, and make a craft together. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Aging and Financial Exploitation: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, through Wilmette Public Library. Protect your friends and loved ones from financial exploitation. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

A Tale of Two Chicagos - The White City & The Murder Castle of Englewood: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, through Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. You've read the book "The Devil in the White City." Now come see a historical presentation by Clarence Goodman on Chicago's first World's Fair and America's first serial killer. In this program, you will learn about how HH Holmes committed a series of murders in his Englewood castle against the backdrop of the Columbian Exposition of 1893. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Opera Lecture Series - 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones': 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Tales of intrigue, love and death from the current Lyric Opera of Chicago season. Moderated by Opera Lovers Lecture Corps. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with an invitation to join the program. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Essential Information - Preparing for the Unexpected: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, through North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook. Charmaine Conaghan, the owner and executive director of Always Best Care North Shore, will discuss how to be prepared for unexpected trips to the emergency room, what is a Go Bag, what documents should you bring with you and more. Free and open to the public. Register at www.nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule. For information contact Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org or (847) 272-7250. Visit www.nsymca.org.

Chess Academy: Virtually at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, through Morton Grove Public Library. Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. Create your free lichess.org account prior to playing. For children in grades one-eight. For information, visit mgpl.org/events or call (847) 965-4220.

'Sister Act, Jr.': Runs March 15-19, at Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. $13. Northbrook Theatre Youth Company presents "Sister Act, Jr." Purchase tickets at nbparks.org or (847) 291-2995.

'Now and Then': Runs Thursdays-Sundays from March 17 through May 1, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. Oil Lamp Theater kicks off its 2022 season with "Now and Then," a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us. For information, https://oillamptheater.org.

March 18

Chair Yoga: Virtually at 9 a.m. Friday, March 18, through Morton Grove Public Library. Practice seated and standing poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Cher Walter. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Registration and information at mgpl.org/events or (847) 965-4220.

Chair Yoga: Virtually at 10 a.m. Friday, March 18, through Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Join instructor Isabel Raci for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch, breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible way with seated poses. Perfect for beginners, students will leave class feeling relaxed and grounded. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Yoga Storytime: 10 a.m. Friday, March 18, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. For children ages 3-5 with an adult. Learn fun yoga poses with music and a story. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Preschool Yoga & Mindfulness: 10 a.m. Friday, March 18, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join for a story, a yoga game and a simple mindfulness exercise. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

GlenViewings: 2 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. - Viewing of "King Richard," (145 minutes/PG-13/2021). Richard Williams is determined to write his two daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. On the tennis courts of Compton, Richard shapes the girls' unyielding commitment and keen intuition Together, the Williams family defies insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations to become the world's greatest athletes and tennis players. Drop in. For www.glenviewpl.org For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Storm Large: 8 p.m. Friday, March 18, at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Storm Large, the star from America's Got Talent, Rock Star: Supernova and the band Pink Martini headlines an intimate concert. Tickets are $25-$45. For information, https://northshorecenter.org.

March 19

Illinois Assistive Technology Program: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Lynette Strode of the Illinois Assistive Technology Program discusses the programs it offers and the different assistive technologies available for persons with disabilities. For information, visit mgpl.org/events or call (847) 965-4220. This event is part of the 2022 Coming Together series "Sharing Experiences of Disability." To learn more, visit comingtogether.in

Learn 2 Curl: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Chicago Curling Club, 555 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Run by experienced members of the club this is a great introduction to the sport. No prior experience is required. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. After completing the class, you are qualified to become a member of the club and start curling and participating in other club activities. For information, https://chicagocurlingclub.org.

Purim Shpiel: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19; 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 Dempster St., Skokie. For the 13th straight year, Ezra-Habonim is presenting a Purim shpiel to relate the story of the Jewish holiday through music and dance. This year's satirical production, "Shushan, Incorporated," takes place in the present day, and includes 18 talented singers, dancers and actors from the Chicago area, including congregation members. $25. Proceeds support the congregation. To purchase tickets, call (847) 675-4141 or visit www.ehnt.org/shushan.

Twenty-first Star Chapter NSDAR Genealogy Workshop: 9 a.m.to noon, Saturday, March 19, at Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect, Park Ridge. A Genealogy Workshop, sponsored by the Twenty-first Star Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with one of the members on the lineage research team and receive assistance with application papers. This workshop is only for women who are interested in joining the DAR. Please bring along all your records and information. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal decent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. For information, contact Dorothy at (847) 328-6946.

March 20

Northfield Library Family Science: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Northfield Branch Library, 1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Character Fleadh: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Enjoy a performance of traditional acoustic tunes from Ireland and Scotland as Ethan Sellers leads this popular group. Drop-in event. All participants must follow the library's pandemic health guidance. For information, (847) 673-7774 or skokielibrary.info.

Music of the Baroque - Classical Heroines: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Led by Nicholas Kraemer, "Classical Heroines" explores the tension between 18th-century operatic heroines' traditional roles as wives, girlfriends, and lovers and the undeniable sheer power of the female voice. The outstanding Baroque specialist, soprano Amanda Forsythe, joins Kraemer and the Music of the Baroque Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of arias and orchestral drama. Tickets are $35-95. For information, www.baroque.org.

March 21

Novelist Stewart O'Nan: 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Free. Join three iconic Midwest bookstores (The Book Stall, Books and Company, and The Book Cellar) as they team up to present novelist Stewart O'Nan. He'll be in conversation with fellow writer Nickolas Butler. They'll be talking about O'Nan's acclaimed new novel, "Ocean State." For information, (847) 446-8880 or www.thebookstall.com.

Bach to Rock Spring Break Music Camp: Begins at 8 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Bach to Rock Northbrook, 1141 Church St., Northbrook. Designed for students of all levels, from beginners to seasoned artists, this program is taught by real musicians using the unique B2R method, which will have students playing full songs in no time. Students are placed in a band according to their age and skill level and the requirements of ensemble playing, teamwork and achievement of musical objectives are stressed. Each weekly session culminates in a public performance and the recording of a CD. This camp is split into two age categories: Children ages 7-9 and 9 and older. For information, (224) 904-3190.

Spring Break Camp at the Y: Monday, March 21-Friday, March 25, at North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. When school is out, the Y is in! Work without worry with Y camp - fun field trips, swimming, creative activities, arts and crafts and more are in store for your kids while they are out of school. Available on March 21-25. Cost is $63/day for Y members; $78/day for nonmembers. For information and registration call (847) 272-7250 or go to www.nsymca.org.

Family Storytime: 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Singing, dancing and stories for ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Tickets for storytime will be available March 21, on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Great Decisions Discussion Series - Drug Policy in Latin America: 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Broaden your perspective on important international issues, from climate change to artificial intelligence, by participating in all or any of the weekly Great Decisions discussions. A briefing book published by the nonpartisan Foreign Policy Association provides a short informative article on each topic followed by suggested discussion questions. The Great Decisions series is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth in cooperation with the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District. Weekly topic: Drug Policy in Latin America. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Natural Wonders of Namibia: Virtually at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, through Wilmette Public Library. Join art historian Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions for an armchair tour of the natural wonders of Namibia. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Lego Club: 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. For Children in grades one-six. Builders of all levels are invited to use Library Legos to create something great. Register at www.nileslibrary.org or (847) 663-1234.

Your Space: 5 p.m. Monday, March 21, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Welcome to a new week. Drop-in to the Teen Room Monday nights for board games, Nintendo Switch games, music, crafts and more. Hang out and relax before the week gets away from you. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

3D Printed Mini Painting: 6 p.m. Monday, March 21, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. You have a 3D print, now what? In this program, we learn about weeding your print of its supports, sanding down the print layers, and many techniques used for painting miniatures and models. Bring your creation to life. Patrons are encouraged to submit a print before this program. Models can be provided but will be preselected on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Regular Library Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Make a Personalized Mug: Monday, March 21, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Make a personalized mug using the Creativebug resource available through the library. Register for your kit beginning March 15, then follow the video on Creativebug to make your masterpiece. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

March 22

Preschool Storytime: 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join for an energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs and more that are perfect for preschoolers ages 3-5. Tickets will be available March 22, on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be retrieved at the Youth Services Desk. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Storytime with Sheneatha: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, through Wilmette Public Library. International vocalist and storyteller Sheneatha Frison creates a magical world of stories enhanced by music and interactive literacy activities. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Sewing: 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Learn how to hand sew cute felt plushies. Ages 10 and older. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Social Justice Reading Club: 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. For grades seven-12. Earn volunteer hours reading and discussing social justice issues. Each month, read a YA fiction book or nonfiction book about a social justice issue separately and then meet in-person and online to discuss it together. Register at www.nileslibrary.org or (847) 663-1234.

A Night at the Oscars - Best Picture Spotlight: Virtually at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, through Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. It's time to get red carpet ready and delve into the history of the Best Picture category. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the evolution of the Best Picture category, memorable Best Picture contenders, and this year's nominees. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips and captivating stories. Register. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Family Trivia Night: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. For ages 7 and older with adult. Test your knowledge over four rounds of nature-themed trivia and see if you can root out the competition. Prizes awarded to the highest scoring team or individual. Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Doodle Inspiration: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Create your own art after exploring the creative process and getting inspired by art and design history. Grades 3-8. For information, visit www.mgpl.org/events or call (847) 965-4220.

March 23

Home Services Networking Meeting: 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Kashian Bros, 1107 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette. Join your colleagues in the field of home services for some networking and referrals. For information, www.wilmettekenilworth.com.

Bibliobop!: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton, Niles. For ages 0-6 with caregiver. Join for a high-energy morning wake-up dance party and shake your sillies out and right back in again. Register at www.nileslibrary.org. or (847) 663-1234.

Tots Dealing with Big Feelings: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Learn to manage big feelings through stories, songs and activities and leave this storytime with strategies to handle overwhelming emotions. Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver. This session's theme: Happiness. For information, visit mgpl.org/events or call (847) 965-4220.

Wiggleworms Party: Virtually at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, through Wilmette Public Library. During the storytime break, tune in with your little ones for music and dancing with teacher Zahra Baker from the Old Town School of Folk Music. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

LWV of Wilmette and WPL Book Group: Virtually at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, through Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. This month, discuss "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century" by Fiona Hill. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Talking Pictures with Susan Benjamin: Virtually at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, Glencoe Public Library. "The Power of the Dog," recipient of 12 Academy Award nominations. Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" is set in Montana of 1925, somewhere between the wild West of the 19th century and the encroaching modern world. Two very different brothers run a profitable cattle ranch, living in uneasy balance until the gentler of the two marries a local widow, setting the story's deadly conflicts into motion. In one of the year's more memorable performances, Benedict Cumberbatch plays the cruel, conflicted brother Phil Burbank. Beautifully photographed and featuring an excellent cast, "The Power of the Dog" is a story that compels until its final, shocking twist. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Photo Editing with your iPhone or iPad - Part 1: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, through Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Learn how to take detailed photos with the camera on your iPhone or iPad. Then make the moment look just right with the powerful editing tools built directly into your device. This class will also review third party apps that offer editing features not included in your iPhone or iPad's default apps. This is a two-session class. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Minecraft Mania: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Minecraft Mania allows participants, in grades two-five, of all experience levels to complete challenges within Minecraft! Registration required. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Craft Stick Wall Hanging: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Children in grades three-six, make a wall hanging to brighten their space. Create a design with craft sticks and colorful string and beads to make it unique. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Craft Hour - Adults and Teens: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Drop in the library's Innovation Center for craft hour to explore creative techniques in each session. For information, www.glenviewpl.org.

Diabetes Prevention Program: 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Rd., Northbrook. Led by the North Suburban YMCA's Senior Director of Wellness Megan Vazquez, the Y will offer its comprehensive yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program beginning March 23. Designed for adults who are at risk or have been diagnosed with prediabetes, the initiative will feature an extensive educational component encouraging healthy eating and physical activity in a supportive, small group setting. The program is offered in person and virtually. For information about the program and to register, contact Megan Vazquez, mvazquez@nsymca.org. The cost of the program is $529; financial assistance is available. For information, (847) 272-7250 or www.nsymca.org.

EveryBody Can Dance Workshop: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. This inclusive creative movement workshop by MOMENTA Dance Company, for people with and without disabilities, uses structured improvisation and dance games to build community while exploring everyone's creative potential for movement. No dance experience necessary. For information, www.mgpl.org/events or (847) 965-4220. This event is part of the 2022 Coming Together series Sharing Experiences of Disability. To learn more, visit comingtogether.in.

Graphic Novel Book Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Love graphic novels? Discuss this month's selection, "Stargazing," by Jen Wang, and make your own comic book art. For children in grades four-six. For information, www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Bizarre History of Illinois: Virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, through Wilmette Public Library. Join researcher, author, and lecturer Chad Lewis in a presentation that showcases more than 100 bizarre newspaper stories from Illinois that have not been seen in more than 100 years. For information, (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Oscars Night with Michael Phillips: Virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, through Glencoe Public Library. Prep yourself for Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony with Michael Phillips, film critic at the Chicago Tribune. He'll discuss the nominees, show clips of the nominated films and stars, and share his predictions. Co-sponsored with the Highland Park Public Library. For information, www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

A Killer Among Us Part One - Killers, Fiends and Weirdos of the Victorian Era: Virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Niles-Maine District Library. From America's first serial killer to the Lake View Vampyre to the Sausage Vat Murderer, Clarence Goodman explores Serial Killers in Chicago. Register for both parts separately at www.nileslibrary.org or (847) 663-1234.

Dominic Trumfio - A New Vision: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. Dominic Trumfio has helped to shape the new Vision Statement of Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chicago. He will discuss the rewards and challenges of bringing the church into a new era of inclusivity, in which all feel welcomed and included - especially those from the LGBTQ+ community of which he is a part. He will also explain the ways in which his involvement in Old St. Pat's music ministry and his role as director of Liturgy complement each other. For information, (847) 724-2210 or www.gccucc.org.

Oil Lamp Theater kicks off its 2022 season with "Now and Then," a heartfelt romantic comedy about the costs of the choices we make, and the people who make them with us. Runs through May 1, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. For information, https://oillamptheater.org. Courtesy of Oil Lamp Theater
Character Fleadh performs traditional acoustic tunes from Ireland and Scotland at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Drop in event. For information, (847) 673-7774 or skokielibrary.info. Courtesy of Ethan Sellers
Stretch, breath and gain flexibility with chair yoga at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 18, from the comfort of home, through the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Join instructor Isabel Raci for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Perfect for beginners. For information, www.winnetkalibrary.org. Daily Herald File photo/Courtesy of Getty Images
It's time to get red carpet ready. Join Film Historian Annette Bochenek at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, as she presents the evolution of the Best Picture category, memorable Best Picture contenders and this year's nominees. The program at the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips and captivating stories. For information, (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org. Daily Herald File Photo/Courtesy of Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
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