Near Northwest Arts council

Three Plays at St Paul's

Local History Event: Ludwig Drum Factory

Green Zone Poetry with Charlie Newman

Near NorthWest Arts Council

St Paul's Cultural Center

2215 W North Ave

Chicago, IL 60647

Call us with any questions at the email address or phone number listed below.

nnwac@nnwac.org

773.278.7677

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First Friday Poetry on a Wednesday

Poetry Green Zone with Charlie Newman

Wednesday Dec 3 at 7:30 PM

presents David Hernandez

presents Gregorio Gomez

presents Tom Roby

presents Adam Hart

Donation requested

Soft drinks, coffee, beer, wine available

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The Maids

Ernest Jester Productions and Beau O'Reilly present

Friday and Saturday at 7 PM thru Dec 13

Jean Genet's drama, which turns the true story of two housekeepers who murdered their mistress into a meditation on love, hate, and gender roles. "I was amazingly surprised by the performance of the actors! They got really deep into the characters and made me have a great journey through 1951's Paris maids lives."

http://www.curioustheatrebranch.com

k_teichman@hotmail.com

Price: $10

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The Skyway is Falling

Illegal Drama

Friday and Saturday at 7 PM thru Dec 13

Matt Rieger's buddy comedy chronicles the chaos created by four would-be criminals who turn out to be full-time losers. Friendships are strained and loyalties tested a la Mamet's American Buffalo as they fall out over a $9,000 heist from a Skyway tollbooth. The Illegal Drama cast members direct themselves, which is normally a ticket to bad acting. It may have been an advantage here, though, since the actors know each other just as well as the characters do. Nicely contrasted and morosely familiar, these likable lugs derail often, but the results are touching.

--Lawrence Bommer

Call for reservations: 312.218.2548

Email: illegaldrama@gmail.com

http://www.illegaldrama.com

Price: $15

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An Increasingly Uncordial Invitation

Found Objects Theater

Thursday at 7 PM, Friday and Saturday at 9 PM

In conjunction with the long-established avant-gardist Curious Theatre Branch, presents the world premiere of Mark Chrisler's An Increasingly Uncordial Invitation to the Viewing of the Body of the Great Handcuff King, thru December 13. No show on Thanksgiving.

Call ror reservations: 773.991.0303

http://www.found-objects.org

Price: $15, $10 students and seniors.

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Drums Kit Hits!

Neighborhood history Ludwig Drum Factory

Saturday, Nov 22 from 2 - 4 PM

After Ringo Starr requested that William Ludwig at the Factory make a special set of drums for the Beatle's first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show -- the rest is history! The Beatle's visit to Bucktown was highlighted by a stop to Margie's Candies on Armitage and Western. The presentation features an exhibit on the history of the Ludwig Factory, along with an actual drum set. Refreshments.

Donation requested