Community Corner
Get Out: Shakespeare at Harper, Giampa Family Benefit at Nellie's and More
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Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.
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Where / When: , 360 S. Creekside Dr., Palatine; 6 p.m., Friday, April 8.
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Why Go?: "A Night for the Blue Jays" features dinner, dancing, open bar, live dj, raffles and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Blue Jays, District 15's Special Olympics team. The Blue Jays compete in eight sporting events throughout the year.
Pricing: $60 per person
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Where / When: , 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine; 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 9.
Why Go?: Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream gets a playful twist for today's fast-paced, electronic world by the National Players, America's longest-running touring company.
Pricing: $8 for Harper students; $10 for Harper faculty/staff, seniors; $15 for general admission
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Where / When: , 435 W. Illinois St., Palatine; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9.
Why Go?: Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment, discuss recycling, composting, weather proofing, energy efficiency and other topics with vendors.
Pricing: Free
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Where / When: , 301 W. Johnson St., Palatine; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, April 9.
Why Go?: Free workshops on creative container gardening, 2011 plant and flower trends, rose gardening and spring clean-up. Product stations, expert staff and vendors. Get your tool sharpened for a small fee by "Joe the Tool Sharpening Man". Complementary refreshments.
Pricing: Free
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Where / When: , 180 N. Smith St., Palatine; 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, April 10.
Why Go?: Silent auction, raffles, live music. All proceeds will go directly to care for Michael Giampa, 45, and his family trust fund. Michael was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme Stage 4 Terminal Brain Cancer at Christmastime, 2010. His company of 12 years went out of business 6 months ago. His wife suffers from a chronic illness that prevents her from working. Mr. and Mrs. Giampa have three children, ages 6, 8 and 12. Michael is a graduate of Palatine High School and Memphis State University.
Pricing: Visit http://MiraclesForMichael.com for more information
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Where / When: William Fremd High School; 7 p.m.; Friday, April 8.
Why Go?: Enjoy the musical talents of local high school students.
Pricing: Call the school at 847-755-2600 for more information
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Where / When: 150 E. Wood St., Palatine; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9; 3 p.m., Sunday, April 10.
Why Go?: See one of the most popular and enduring masterpieces created for the musical theatre. Experience the unique and exquisite production, Theatre Nebula and Music On Stage theatre companies' first collaboration, that tells the story of the final seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
Pricing: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $18 for children if purchased in advance; $22 for adults, $19 for seniors, $20 for children if purchased at the door
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