Alter Brewing Co.

Join the Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue for a paws-itively wonderful evening featuring live music by Whata Bout Bob. Enjoy craft beer, participate in raffles and a silent auction, and celebrate our love for dogs in this exciting community fundraiser.

Local Event: Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser

DuPage County

Elmhurst

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Lagers For Labs Brewery Fundraiser

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Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration
Mint Cannabis is officially opening in Villa Park, Illinois, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!
Join us Saturday, September 12 for an all-day Grand Opening celebration filled with exclusive deals, entertainment, activities, giveaways, and plenty of good vibes.
Come experience the new Mint Cannabis Villa Park location and enjoy:
<ul><li>Up to 50% OFF storewide</li><li>Cannabis brand vendors</li><li>Games &amp; activities</li><li>Giveaways</li><li>Live music</li><li>Grand Opening festivities throughout the day</li></ul>
Whether you're coming to check out the new store, meet some of your favorite brands, take advantage of Grand Opening specials, or simply join the celebration, we’d love to have you there.
Doors open at 8:00 AM and the celebration continues until 10:00 PM.
Important Information
Ages 21+ only. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry into the dispensary and for cannabis purchases.
Event activities, participating vendors, promotional offers, giveaways, discounts, and product availability are subject to change and while supplies last.

Local Event: Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration

Villa Park

Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration

Mint Cannabis Villa Park Grand Opening Celebration
Mint Cannabis is officially opening in Villa Park, Illinois, and you’re...

LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives)

Fall Acting Workshop IntensiveLATTE’s Acting Training Intensive offers young adult creatives, ages 14 – 28, a chance to be mentored and meet with industry professionals, including: SoloTheater Chicago Scene Study with Ron Keaton, Stage Combat and Choreography artists Tristin Hall and Angela Rak, Pfluger Empathy Movement Method with Felicia Pfluger, Finding the Right Balance Creating your Career in the Arts with Kaitlin Fron, and Dance and Movement with Elise Wallin.
WHEN?
Saturday, September 12th, the Acting Intensive runs from 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Read on for a detailed look at the sessions and presenter bios!

Enjoy a day in a supportive, fun, laid-back environment as you learn about acting and careers in the performing arts from industry professionals. Bring a lunch, a water bottle, clothes to move in, and your enthusiasm. $50 for the full day.
Text (708) 655-0989

Sign up: <a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com</a>
WHERE? 9008 Fairview Dr. (Parking Lot Entrance of Cornerstone Church)
SCHEDULE:
9:45 Arrival. Sign in. Icebreaker. Quick mandatory meeting for parents of creatives under 18.
10:00 SoloTheater Tips, Tricks and Toolbox. Scene Study - Ron Keaton.
11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron
12:30 Lunch – (Bring a Bag Lunch)
1:00 Stage Physicality and the Pfluger Empathy Movement Method -Felicia Pfluger
2:15 Dance and Movement- Elise Wallin
3:15 Water Break and Stretch
3:30 Stage Combat and Choreography– Tristin Hall and Angela Rak
4:30 Day Ends. Auditions for those interested.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
<ul><li>10 AM SoloTheater Tips, Tricks and The Actor’s Toolbox. Scene Study – Ron Keaton Preparation is important key to making your dreams a reality. Ron will take you through his “Actor’s Toolbox,” which includes monologues, photos, resumes, and how to approach someone in the audition process to present yourself for success. Scene study as well!</li><li></li><li>.11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron</li><li>An honest discussion on how to assess and focus on different paths to a career related to music/theatre, and what it looks like to build the life you want while meeting your needs as a human, especially in today's economy. Explore choosing the right degree versus training independently and other paths to consider. Explore how to manage your career and have life balance for all you need to do and all you wish to become on stage!</li><li></li><li>1:00 Stage Physicality and Scene Study - Felicia Pfluger Learn techniques for acting authentically under imaginary circumstances, emotional preparation, and scene creation. In this workshop, students learn to break down script material to understand implicit and explicit meaning with their scene partner. Exercises focus on getting out of the head and into the heart, moment-to-moment character development, blocking, transitions, motivation, and script analysis.</li><li></li><li>2:15 Dance and Movement - Elise Wallin</li><li><ul><li>Develop performance confidence in your creative expression with movement and dance that heightens your character’s theatricality, spatial and ensemble awareness, and just have fun!</li><li></li><li>3:15 Water break - Take a little break and do some self-care. We're here to answer any questions you may have.</li><li></li><li>3:30 Stage Combat, Combat Choreography, Realistic Reactions - Tristan Hall and Angela Rak. </li><li>Gearing your fight to elicit comedy, action, or adventure, this session deals with consent with your stage partner, and Stage Combat falls, punches, and slaps. Learn choreography based on the emotion and dramatic and comedic level you wish to transport your audience with</li><li></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>4:30 AUDITIONS For those interested. Want to be in the LATTE Performance Company? Stick around and read with other cast members in a low-key, no-stress atmosphere for our fall show. Join us for a relaxed, laid-back talk about the program and how you can grow with us on stage. Both inexperienced and experienced actors are welcome to apply. Call 708-655-0989</li><li>Sign up is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com.</a></li></ul></li></ul>
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Local Event: Fall Acting Workshop Intensive

Fall Acting Workshop Intensive

Fall Acting Workshop IntensiveLATTE’s Acting Training Intensive offers young adult creatives, ages 14 – 28, a chance to be...

On 9/11 and 9/12 watch for the yellow vests as the Knights of Columbus and friends will be on street corners and retail locations around town.&nbsp; Get a Tootsie Roll and help make a difference to others.On 9/13 we will be hosting a Classic Car Show in the parking lot at 537 S York Street.&nbsp; Free to all. Stop by to see great cars and listen to music by DJ GMAN.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Tootsie Roll Weekend and Classic Car Show

Tootsie Roll Weekend and Classic Car Show

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Downtown Downers Grove

Experience a weekend of creativity featuring juried artists and live entertainment in the heart of the community. Families can enjoy a special kids' art activity, making this a perfect outing! Sunday, September 13th, 11:00am-1:00pm, snap a picture with Cinderella and/or Spiderman as they stroll the Art Festival.

Local Event: Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

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Glos Memorial Park

Join this powerful multi-faith day of action to loudly declare that people of faith stand with immigrants. The event features a vigil and remembrance followed by a protest on Park Avenue advocating for the end of mass deportations and the passage of immigration reform, with granola bars and water provided for attendees.

Local Event: Faithful Action: Love Your Neighbor

Faithful Action: Love Your Neighbor

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AI is changing the way organizations identify funding opportunities and make fundraising decisions—but technology alone doesn’t raise money.
Join us for a free Learn for Life at DePaul webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=d4b37748-1d6f-4669-add5-df68e2965b6e&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_content=Sept_webinar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fundraising in the Age of AI: Smarter Strategies for Mission-Driven Organizations</a>, featuring social impact leader and DePaul SCPS alum Bevon Joseph. Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience raising millions of dollars and building mission-driven organizations, Bevon will share practical strategies for using AI to strengthen fundraising efforts while staying focused on what matters most: relationships, readiness, and impact. 
This free, one-hour, virtual <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=d4b37748-1d6f-4669-add5-df68e2965b6e&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_content=Sept_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">session</a>&nbsp;is ideal for nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, grant writers, and emerging leaders looking to increase their organization's impact.
You'll Learn How To:
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 <li>Use AI to improve grant discovery and fundraising strategy. </li>
 <li>Evaluate whether funding opportunities are truly worth pursuing. </li>
 <li>Avoid common fundraising pitfalls that waste time and resources. </li><li>Combine technology, storytelling, and relationship-building for better results.</li>
</ul>
Visit our <a href="https://scps.depaul.edu/academics/continuing-education/learn-for-life" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a> for more information.

Local Event: Free Webinar: Fundraising in the Age of AI

Chicago

Free Webinar: Fundraising in the Age of AI

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