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Rachel Barnes

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Eric DeGrechie

Glenview

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North Center-Roscoe Village

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

50th Anniversary of Star Wars Kicks Off: Immersive Star Wars experience, with appearances from 
501st Legion Vader's Fist, Chicago Jedi, Saber Guild Olega Temple &amp; more!
Saturday, November 7th – Sunday, November 8th
WHO/WHAT:	
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<li>The <a href="https://www.chitag.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Chicago Toy &amp; Game Fair (CHITAG</a>), North America’s largest public toy &amp; game fair, will feature immersive events, activities for all ages, and a Star Wars theme with fan-favorite characters walking around the show! </li>
<li><a href="https://peopleofplay.com/2025-holiday-gift-guide" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">People of Play’s Wishlist Weekend™</a> is happening at CHITAG, a perfect time for consumers to create their own holiday wishlists &amp; start their holiday shopping on-site.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Celebrate the 21st annual Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) International Championship as kids ages 6 to 18 pitch their original inventions to toy &amp; game companies, industry leaders, &amp; media and winners are announced on stage at CHITAG.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The <a href="https://www.toyawards.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Toy of The Year Awards</a> (TOTY) finalists—representing the top toys and games of 2026—will be revealed live!</li>
</ul>
Consumer highlights &amp; GREAT MEDIA VISUALS include:
🎁Take part in Interactive booths with the hottest holiday toys &amp; games from Toys"R"Us, Wigglitz, Fat Brain Toys, Plus-Plus, Crazy Aaron's, Pickagram, Razor USA LLC, The Op Games &amp; more!
🎁 Experience our first-ever live BINGO event with prizes of all sizes!
🎁GIVEAWAY: The first 150 families to arrive each day will receive a Gummy Grab game from Vango!
WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, Illinois 60018
WHEN:	Saturday, November 7th (10 AM – 6 PM)
		– [10 AM] Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Star Wars characters Darth Vader, Chewbacca, &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Stormtroopers, and others!
– [11:30 AM] Toy of the Year Award Press Conference &amp; Finalist Reveal 
– [1 PM] BINGO Event&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
– [2 PM] Young Inventor Challenge Award Ceremony 
Sunday, November 8th (10 AM – 5 PM)
– [12 PM] BINGO Event 
Notable Sponsors: Amazon, Hasbro, Mattel, Disney, Duracell, University Games &amp; more!
Consumer tickets are available at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-chicago-toy-game-fair-tickets-tickets-1994234476001" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a>, including a $3 off coupon: $15 (adults); $10 (children)
Super Power Sensory Hour (families with children with special needs): Sat/Sun 9 AM -10 AM by invite only.
Media Contacts: Carve Communications for People of Play
Amy Friedland &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Madelyn Jones
<a href="mailto:amy@carvecomms.com">amy@carvecomms.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="mailto:madelyn@carvecomms.com">madelyn@carvecomms.com</a>

Local Event: The Chicago Toy & Game Fair

Chicago

The Chicago Toy & Game Fair

50th Anniversary of Star Wars Kicks Off: Immersive Star Wars experience, with appearances from 
501st Legion Vader's Fist,...

Rivers Casino Des Plaines

Find your next favorite album!
Meet with knowledgeable buyers and sellers of Midwest Music Marketplace for LPs, 45s, 8-tracks, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, T-shirts, posters, memorabilia, stereo equipment, imports, out-of-print items and more!&nbsp; Come and visit with over 30 tables for all your music related needs! FREE ADMISSION&nbsp; Must be 21+ to enter.

8 November 2026 (Sunday) Record Show at Rivers Casino
Rivers Casino
3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Hours Noon to 5 PM&nbsp;
FREE ADMISSION
Must be 21 years or older to enter a casino.

Local Event: Midwest Music Marketplace presents The Record Show

Midwest Music Marketplace presents The Record Show

Find your next favorite album!
Meet with knowledgeable buyers and sellers of Midwest Music Marketplace for LPs, 45s, 8-tracks,...

www.northshoreplantclub.com

This is an online plant sale:  Thursday, November 5 - Sunday, November 8 ending at 7:00 pm for plants arriving by Thursday, November 19. 
Winter Cut Greens help you share the holiday spirit with everyone who passes your front porch – and sets the tone for your family each time you come home.&nbsp; Choose cedar branches, spruce tips, juniper, decorative branches, and pinecones at prices usually reserved for professional decorators.&nbsp; With tips and <a href="https://www.northshoreplantclub.com/content/recipes-winter-containers" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“recipe”</a> suggestions from North Shore Plant Club, you’ll be able to create winter themed arrangements right on your porch that will last into the cold winter months.&nbsp; See what’s available this season <a href="https://www.northshoreplantclub.com/list?t=169&amp;all=1&amp;sort=name" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.&nbsp; And read our <a href="https://conta.cc/4Acbg0J" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">most recent Plant Club newsletter</a> for recipes and on decorating your home for the season. 
Free to join!  <a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/join/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Plant Club</a> members receive emails with plant information, pro tips and techniques as well as updates to future delivery dates. Plants will arrive for you to pick up at one of our locations in Bannockburn, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Libertyville, Mundelein, Naperville, Northfield, Skokie/Evanston, Wilmette and Winnetka (or we offer home delivery for a modest fee). 
<a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/join/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Plant Club</a> was started by neighbors who wanted an affordable way to access great plants for their garden. We order in-season perennials, shrubs, groundcover and annuals all summer long, so <a href="https://northshoreplantclub.com/join/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">join for free</a> and you’ll be able to get great plants for your garden, and garden tips too!&nbsp; Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook. &nbsp;Thank you!

Local Event: Elevate Your Winter Containers with Fresh Cut Greens

Elevate Your Winter Containers with Fresh Cut...

This is an online plant sale:  Thursday, November 5 - Sunday, November 8 ending at 7:00 pm for plants arriving by Thursday,...

Elevate Your Winter Containers with Fresh Cut Greens

Morton Grove Historical Museum and American Legion Post 134  Morton Grove, IL, 60053

Join us for the American Legion Veteran's Day Ceremony from 1:30-2:30pm,then visit the Museum Educational Center to view the Veteran’s exhibit, honoring those that serve and have served from Morton Grove.Ceremony at the Legion -Nov 08, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Morton Grove Post 134, 
6140 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Veteran’s Exhibit at the Museum Educational Center– 1pm – 4pm 6148 Dempster St.

Local Event: Veteran's Day Ceremony at the American Legion & Veteran’s Exhibit at the Museum Educational Center

Veteran's Day Ceremony at the American Legion &...

Join us for the American Legion Veteran's Day Ceremony from 1:30-2:30pm,then visit the Museum Educational Center to view the...

Veteran's Day Ceremony at the American Legion & Veteran’s Exhibit at the Museum Educational Center

Glenview New Church

A special community-wide Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday November 8, 2026, at the Glenview New Church Auditorium, located at 74 Park Drive, Glenview, Illinois, 60025.
The event is free, open to all, and specifically designed to support anyone experiencing the ongoing grief of losing a family member, neighbor, or friend.
This community gathering focuses on collective healing, shared comfort, and honoring the enduring impact of those who have died. The event will feature four interactive tributes:
<ul>
 <li>Reading of Names: Attendees can have their loved ones' names spoken aloud.</li>
 <li>Candle Lighting: A collective “lighting” (battery operated) of candles to symbolize shared warmth and memory.</li>
 <li>Photo Sharing: Guests are invited to bring a small, framed photograph to place on a communal memory table.</li>
 <li>Memory Sharing: Attendees will have to opportunity to gather in small groups and share a favorite story or memory of their loved one.</li>
</ul>
Grief can often feel isolating, especially as time passes and the rest of the world moves on. We created this service to remind our neighbors that they do not have to carry their loss alone. It is a dedicated space to speak their names, share their stories, and find comfort in community.
Doors will open at 1:45.
The event will last approximately two hours to allow for everyone to have a turn to speak in their small groups. Light refreshments, conversation, and a time for shared reflection will follow immediately after the closing.

Local Event: Community Gathering of Remembrance

Community Gathering of Remembrance

A special community-wide Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday November 8, 2026, at the Glenview New Church...

Nichols Concert Hall

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: Pallavi Mahidhara Plays Dohnányi
Rembrandt Chamber Musicians welcomes acclaimed pianist Pallavi Mahidhara for an evening of chamber music masterpieces spanning the Classical, Romantic, and early twentieth-century eras. Joining Mahidhara are violinists Michael Gurevich and John Macfarlane, violist Carol Cook, and cellist Calum Cook in a program that showcases the remarkable versatility and expressive power of the piano in collaboration with strings. The concert opens with Beethoven’s beloved “Gassenhauer” Trio, a work filled with charm, humor, and dazzling interplay among the performers, followed by Frank Bridge’s richly expressive Phantasy for Piano Quartet, a compact masterpiece of lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity.
After intermission, the full ensemble comes together for Ernő Dohnányi’s Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor, a youthful work of extraordinary ambition and craftsmanship. Written when the composer was just seventeen years old, the quintet combines sweeping Romantic melodies, virtuosic writing, and symphonic grandeur, revealing a composer of remarkable maturity. Together, these three works trace a compelling path through more than a century of chamber music, highlighting both intimate musical conversation and powerful ensemble brilliance.
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<h2>PROGRAM</h2>
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11, “Gassenhauer”
Frank Bridge (1879–1941) Phantasy for Piano Quartet, H. 94
Intermission
Ernő Dohnányi (1877–1960) Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 1
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<h2>ARTISTS</h2>
Pallavi Mahidhara, piano Michael Gurevich, violin John Macfarlane, violin Carol Cook, viola Calum Cook, cello
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<h2>Performance Dates &amp; Venues</h2>
Friday, November 6, 2026 – 7:00 PM Chicago Temple, Dixon Chapel 77 W. Washington St., 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60602
Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 3:00 PM Nichols Concert Hall 1490 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL 60201

Local Event: Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: Pallavi Mahidhara Plays Dohnányi - Evanston

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: Pallavi...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: Pallavi Mahidhara Plays Dohnányi
Rembrandt Chamber Musicians welcomes acclaimed pianist...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: Pallavi Mahidhara Plays Dohnányi - Evanston

Morton Grove Park District

Unwind, recharge, and reconnect with yourself in a soothing candlelight yoga class designed for all levels. Enjoy gentle movement, mindful breathing, and a warm, peaceful atmosphere that helps release tension, quiet the mind, and restore balance. Leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and glowing from the inside out.To register, visit <a href="https://mortongroveparks.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETE3NTZDOWtyVmdaSkxDT28yc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuyPRIUt_a1z9hMwcG0yyjqUy-sYdF87IYSJQ0TR_DCMUEMOs-88T2R8opK7_aem_ffL-jg5zUk81VcLPwdJU0g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://mortongroveparks.com/</a>

Local Event: Candlelight Yoga

Candlelight Yoga

Unwind, recharge, and reconnect with yourself in a soothing candlelight yoga class designed for all levels. Enjoy gentle...

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