Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing and Media Arts in Chicago (Wirtz Center Chicago)

Museum of Becoming is inviting a small group of Chicagoans to experience the first beta of a new facilitated group arts experience at Wirtz Center Chicago at Northwestern University in Streeterville.
The experience combines facilitated arts-wellness exercises with structured opportunities for social connection and reflection. Participants will have the chance to explore something that matters to them personally, take one meaningful step toward it, and connect with other participants in small groups.
The experience is coordinated by a professional trained in art therapy. Museum of Becoming is an arts and wellness experience and is not therapy or mental-health treatment.
Because this is our first beta, we’re inviting a limited number of participants to help us test and refine the experience. We’ll ask for genuine feedback afterward and will also request permission to take photos and video during the event.
Museum of Becoming: First-Look Beta
📍 Wirtz Center Chicago at Northwestern University — Streeterville 📅 November 1, 2026 ⏰ 10:15 AM–1:00 PM 🎟 Free • Optional pay-what-you-wish contribution • Invite-only
Participation is free, but space is limited. Expressing interest does not guarantee admission; selected participants will receive a separate invitation and confirmation.
Learn more and express interest: <a href="https://www.museumofbecoming.com/sign-up?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_campaign=fall_2026_beta&amp;utm_content=patch_chicago" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.museumofbecoming.com/sign-up?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_campaign=fall_2026_beta&amp;utm_content=patch_chicago</a>

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<h1>Celebrate memorable moments with jewelry that's unforgettable.</h1>
Join us for The Tacori Event, November 5th–8th, and discover exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive designs and special opportunities to shop TACORI.
<h2>The Tacori Event | November 5th–8th</h2>
Shop the Full TACORI Collection Tax-Free
From breathtaking engagement rings and wedding bands to fine jewelry designed to be treasured, explore the full TACORI collection in-store.
For four days only, we pay your sales tax* on TACORI engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewelry.
Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Event Hours:
Thursday, November 5th - Friday, November 6th:&nbsp;10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, November 7th:&nbsp;10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, November 8th:&nbsp;12 pm - 5 pm
<h2>The TACORI Promise | Now Through December 31st</h2>
Receive $500 Toward Your Next TACORI Purchase
Register any previous TACORI purchase or a new purchase made through December 31st on TACORI's website to receive a $500 credit toward your next TACORI purchase of $2,000 or more.
This exclusive offer is only available at select authorized TACORI retailers, including Bella Cosa Jewelers, through December 31st, 2026.
<h2>Discover Your Next TACORI Creation</h2>
Visit our Willowbrook or Wilmette location to explore the full collection and work with our expert jewelry advisors to find or customize your perfect piece.
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Tax-Free Event: Offer valid November 5–8, 2026 at Bella Cosa Jewelers. We pay your sales tax on eligible TACORI purchases during the event. Special orders are final sale. See store for details.
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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
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Montessori Academy of Chicago (West Loop)

Experience the Montessori method in action, and discover an educational environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, think independently, and grow with confidence. 
From their very first day to their middle school years, at the Montessori Academy of Chicago, we nurture each child's natural curiosity and love of learning. 
Meet educators, ask questions about admissions, and explore the West Loop facility at the only fully Montessori-accredited school in Chicago serving children 6 weeks old through 8th grade.&nbsp; 
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Can a New York MCA Lender Freeze My Business Bank Account in Illinois?
Did a New York merchant cash advance (MCA) lender freeze your Illinois business bank account, threaten a bank levy, or file a lawsuit against your company?
Whether your business operates in Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford, or another Illinois city, a frozen checking account can immediately threaten payroll, vendor payments, and business operations.
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<h2>Can a New York MCA Lender Freeze My Illinois Business Bank Account?</h2>
Many Illinois businesses obtain merchant cash advances from New York funding companies. When payments stop, MCA lenders may pursue lawsuits, default judgments, bank restraints, and collection proceedings.
Missing an MCA payment does not automatically give a New York lender authority to freeze your Illinois bank account. A lawful restraint requires an applicable legal basis, which may involve a judgment, court order, or other authorized collection procedure.
A New York judgment may be enforceable in Illinois, but jurisdiction, proper notice, bank location, and judgment enforcement procedures can affect your legal options.
If your MCA lender froze your business checking account, prompt legal review may help protect your company.
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If an MCA lender has restricted your business funds, a qualified <a href="https://crediblelaw.com/chicago-mca-defense-attorney/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago MCA defense attorney</a> may evaluate whether you can:
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