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Nature of Diamonds Now - Mar. 28, 2010 From its geological origins to its place in art, history and literature, no other gem has captured the world’s imagination quite like diamonds. Born from billions of years of crushing force, diamonds have served as both an emblem of romance and strength. Examine the unique properties of diamonds and explore the gem in its natural state as you journey along from mine to dealer. Yes. Event Type: Visual Arts/Exhibitions.	Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 312-922-9410
EXHIBIT OPENING: Native Veteran Art & Wall of Honor Now - Feb. 27, 2010 Looking for photo submissions of Native Veterans), Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-6pm, Friday: 11am-8pm, For more information call 847-301-2090 Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	The Trickster Gallery 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg 847-301-2090
My Fair Lady Now - Feb. 14, 2010 A timeless classic! There is only one word to describe this endearing and enchanting Lerner and Loewe musical romance - its loverl'y! Admission Charge. For more information on the Lake County area, visit their website. Event Type: Performing Arts.	Marriott Theatre 10 Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire, IL 847-634-0100
Funny Girl Now - Mar. 7, 2010 Funny Girl, set in New York City, revolves around Ziegfeld comedienne Fanny Brice and her rise to fame in the early '20s. Told mostly in flashbacks, the musical shows her from the start as a gawky Brooklyn teen, fast-talking her way into show business and her first triumph in the Zeigfeld Follies, to becoming the toast of New York, to the unraveling of her personal life and marriage to gangster Nick Arnstein. Admission Charge. For more information on the DuPage County area, visit their website. Event Type: Performing Arts.	Drury Lane Theatre 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630-530-0100
Flock to the Rock Now - Mar. 31, 2010 Celebrate the return of these majestic birds as each year LaSalle County turns into a winter haven for the bald eagle.. Special events and bird watching activities throughout the County. Free. For more information on the Heritage Corridor area, visit their website. Event Type: Outdoor Recreation.	LaSalle County 800-746-0550
Out of Order Now - Feb. 20, 2010 Secrets, affairs and a dead body You know, politics. Conservative Junior Minister Richard Willey will do whatever it takes to keep his affair with the lovely Miss Worthington, a typist for his political opposition, a secret. Willey manages to fool everyone from his angry wife and bumbling, mamas boy of a secretary, to the suspicious hotel manager and nosy waiter. That is until a dead body is uncovered in the hotel suite he and Miss Worthington are sharing for the evening. Now, Willey must enlist the aid of his uneasy secretary in a grand cover-up scheme which finds the dead body stuffed into a cupboard, dancing in a kick-line and eventually checking into a new hotel suite. With all the madness and lunacy of this fantastic farce, you're in for a night of huge laughs. Some adult themes. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
The Vagina Monologues Now - Feb. 24, 2010 It's the show that ran at Metropolis for over a year and it's back for a limited engagement. Featuring true stories of women from around the world, The Vagina Monologues is a poignant, provocative tour of...well, that area. The stories are funny, witty and always candid, creating an eclectic mix of narratives all centered on the experience of being a woman. Whether reminiscing on a sexual escapade, the joy of giving birth or ranting about the numerous injustices that women endure (aka doctors visits), each experience brings a new light to women's sexuality and its role in their lives. Plus, we're bringing back cast members from our original hit run! Includes strong adult language and themes. Not recommended for children or young teens. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
Frindle Now - Feb. 13, 2010 Clever 5th grader Nick Allen has a knack for causing trouble in the classroom but none of his schemes seem to work on his tough new teacher Mrs. Granger. That is until he learns how words are created and decides to create a word of his own: frindle. Frindle catches on with Nick's classmates, then the whole school, then his entire town! It's a fun story about imagination, creativity and the power of words. Recommended for grades 4-8. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
A Night of All-Star Cabaret Feb. 15, 2010 - Feb. 15, 2010 In the second year of this stunning night of music, actors from all throughout Metropolis history return to sing their hearts out and blow the audience away with some of the greatest songs from Broadway. Many of our performers have gone on to perform all over the country. It's a fantastic show you can't see anywhere else. All proceeds to benefit the Metropolis Outreach program, which provides low-cost or free arts programs to nearly 5,000 children and adults in the Chicagoland area. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
Fiddler on the Roof Feb. 17, 2010 - Apr. 25, 2010 This family favorite has captured the hearts of millions around the world. Filled with joy, laughter, love and loss, Fiddler boasts one of the most legendary musical scores in history. "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker." It's the story of Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, who struggles to uphold his family's deep-rooted religious traditions amidst the turmoil of an ever changing world. Visit website for more information. Admission Charge. For more information on the Lake County area, visit their website. Event Type: Performing Arts.	Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre 10 Marriott Dr. Lincolshire, IL 60069 847-634-0200
Comedian Patti Vasquez and WGN's Steve Cochran Feb. 20, 2010 - Feb. 20, 2010 Patti's unique perspective on family and relationships has been described as Comedy with a Heart." Her stories about growing up in a multi ethnic American family cause laughter at the unique but all too familiar situations. Patti also exposes the truths about pregnancy and shares the comic moments of giving birth and raising children. She is not afraid to mock poke fun and examine all the myths, half truths and innuendo most people shy away from. Patti brings everyday events to life in each performance and has become one of the hardest working women in comedy today Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg 847-895-3600
Metropolis Youth Symphony Feb. 23, 2010 - Feb. 23, 2010 Metropolis Youth Symphony (MYS) is an organization dedicated to challenging, encouraging and educating young musicians in the Chicago area. This year marks MYS’s 10th anniversary and they're celebrating with a World Tour theme, playing music from all over the globe at each of their concerts! Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
Black History Month Program Feb. 27, 2010 - Feb. 27, 2010 Schaumburg-based Powerhouse Productions celebrates more than a decade of promoting racial tolerance and harmony through music and theater. For tickets or more information, call 847-352-1801. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg 847-352-1801
Geneva Wedding Walk Feb. 28, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2010 When you think Weddings, think Downtown Geneva! Join us for the Geneva Wedding Walk to view the latest bridal fashions and learn about how you can package your entire wedding right here in downtown Geneva! Admission Charge. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Event Type: Seasonal Event.	Downtown Geneva Downtown Geneva Geneva, IL 60134
International Chamber Artists Feb. 28, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2010 ICA, a diverse group of musicians, provides excellence in the arts through livechamber music to underserved local and international communities. ICA performances are a vehicle for educational and charitable outreach. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg 847-895-3600
Melissa Minyard Mar. 5, 2010 - Mar. 6, 2010 Not to be missed. A cast member in Les Miserables on Broadway, playing the role of Cosette, Minyard has toured her cabaret show all over the country. Her Metropolis debut came in the spring of 2009 when she made an appearance in the All-Star Cabaret and earned an instant standing ovation even though her performance came in the middle of the night. It's a night of an amazing singer, singing great Broadway tunes. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
JULIETS Weekend Mar. 5, 2010 - Mar. 7, 2010 Join the JULIET'S, "Just Us Ladies into Eating Together and Shopping, for a weekend of shopping," dining and fun in, downtown Geneva Illinois. Admission Charge. For more information on the Geneva area, visit their website. Event Type: Seasonal Event.	Downtown Geneva Downtown Geneva Geneva, IL 60134
Theatre Sans Fils The Hobbit Mar. 6, 2010 - Mar. 6, 2010 This award-winning Tolkien fantasy will have a new, larger-than-life look with this successful adaptation that has received standing ovations throughout the world. The company's name means theater without strings a reference to the Bunraku tradition of puppetry in which large puppets are directly manipulated by camouflaged performers, rather than by the pulling of marionette strings. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg 847-895-3600
Chamber Concert: Quintuplex Woodwind Quintet Mar. 7, 2010 - Mar. 7, 2010 The unique sound of the Quintuplex Woodwind Quintet closes our season. Since 1983, Quintuplex has dazzled audiences with its exceptional blend of musical styles. Admission Charge. For more information on the Lisle area, visit their website. Event Type: Performing Arts.	The Morton Arboretum 4100 Rte. 53 Lisle, IL 60532 630-968-0074
Side Man Mar. 11, 2010 - Apr. 18, 2010 Enter Metropolis as it transforms into a gritty 1960s New York jazz club in this bold, courageous drama. Winner of the 1999 Tony Award for Best Play and a Pulitzer Prize nominee, Side Man tells the story of Clifford and his father Gene, a brilliant musician whose career fades with the decline of jazz and the coming of rock & roll. With Gene unwilling or able to get a full time job, Clifford and his mother struggle to support each other and survive in his absence. We see the family fall apart as Gene puts his love of jazz before his family. Sharp dialogue and dimestore philosophy from the musicians in Gene's band and the storytelling as told by son Clifford propel this amazing play. Metropolis is proud to bring to life this beautiful, compelling story about love, hope and growing up too fast. Includes adult themes and language. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
Liz Carroll: A Night in the Pub Mar. 16, 2010 - Mar. 16, 2010 There's no better way to celebrate St. Patty's than to kick back and enjoy Irish music played by one of its masters, Liz Carroll, and all her friends. A native Chicagoan, Liz Carroll wows audiences worldwide, recently including President Obama, with her unmatched fiddle skills. Mixing traditional Irish tunes with her own compositions, Liz Carroll creates a unique, eclectic show. Grab a pint from our bar and take in the beautiful sounds of Ireland from Liz and her select group of Irish guest musicians. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
Flanagan's Wake Mar. 17, 2010 - Mar. 17, 2010 Welcome everyone to Grapplin, Ireland. We're glad you could make the journey to join us in mourning the loss of dear ol' Flanagan. Father Fitzgerald would like to start us off with a word of prayer. Father Fitzgerald? Father! Put down your pint! We're starting! One of the longest running comedy shows in Chicago theatre history, Flanagan's Wake is the wild, interactive Irish wake that uses your suggestions to tell tall tales and sing tunes about our dearly departed Flanagan. Don't miss out on a hilarious evening and the perfect way to celebrate St. Patty's Day because as Brian Ballybunion, Flanagan's drinkin' mate, always says, We'll keep waking him until we get it right! Includes strong adult language and themes. Not recommended for children or young teens. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
Irish Heritage Singers Mar. 20, 2010 - Mar. 20, 2010 The vision of the Irish Heritage Singers is to preserve, perform and bring to life the cultural heritage of Irish music to the Chicago community and wherever the spirit of the Irish is present and to be cultural and artistic ambassadors of the IAHC. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg 847-895-3600
Willie Nelson & Family Mar. 21, 2010 - Mar. 21, 2010 With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of Crazy, Red Headed Stranger and Stardust. He has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist. In 2009, his releases included Naked Willie, Willie and the Wheel and the critically acclaimed American Classic. Look for a new album, Willie Nelson's Country, this spring. Admission Charge. For more information on the Lake County area, visit their website. Event Type: Performing Arts.	Genesee Theatre 203 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085 847-782-2366
Sentimental Journey Mar. 24, 2010 - Mar. 24, 2010 Take a trip to Metropolis and revisit some of your favorite songs from the 1920s, 30s and 40s with two of our favorite performers. Micky York has been Musical Director for many Metropolis productions including Speed Dating the Musical and last seasons Baby, while Lisa Rock has graced stages all over the country and here at Metropolis in A Christmas Carol and To Kill A Mockingbird. They first performed together in last season's hugely successful All-Star Cabaret benefit performance. Join them on a Sentimental Journey with classic songs such as snt it Romantic,Tea for Two and The Way You Look Tonight. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
Tap Kids Mar. 26, 2010 - Mar. 26, 2010 Eight of the nation's most talented young tap dancers take to the stage in this rousing, joyous celebration of American youth culture. In a series of musical vignettes, Tap Kids tells the story of a group of high school kids facing challenges as they prepare for the big school dance at the end of senior year. Admission Charge. For more information on the Lake County area, visit their website. Event Type: Performing Arts.	James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County 19351 Washington St. Grayslake, IL 60030 847-543-2300
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band Mar. 27, 2010 - Mar. 27, 2010 More than anything else, Poncho Sanchez is a storyteller. And, as leader of the most popular Latin jazz group in the world today, it's his congas and seasoned ensemble that do the talking. One-on-one, the Chicano conguero is equally expressive, recounting in vivid detail the encounters, friendships, and passions that have contributed to his remarkable career as a band leader and recording artist. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg 847-895-3600
Ice Meltin Blues Mar. 27, 2010 - Mar. 28, 2010 Chase away the winter blues with a weekend of soul warming music. This two-day blues fest promises to kick the bite out of winter. Enjoy a variety of live performances in venues all over town - including The Village Tavern, the Long Grove Café and Beans and Leaves Coffee & Tea Café. Free. For more information on the Lake County area, visit their website. Event Type: Festival.	Long Grove Historic Village Downtown Long Grove Long Grove , IL 60047 847-634-0888
George Winston Mar. 30, 2010 - Mar. 31, 2010 Known for his melodic and soothing piano tunes, the incomparable George Winston comes to Metropolis for just 2 nights! With several platinum albums and a Grammy under his belt, Winston's talent is undeniable. Mixing fun guitar and harmonica lines in with his familiar piano arrangements, George Winston creates an unforgettable night filled with beautiful music. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121
Peter Pan Apr. 1, 2010 - Apr. 12, 2010 Once upon a time, there was a boy named Peter Pan who decided never to grow up. So he flew off to Neverland and entered a world of pirates, Indians and lost boys. Now you can join Peter, Wendy, John and Michael on their adventures as they battle Captain Hook and rescue Princess Tiger Lily. It's a musical, magical journey where boys can fly, fairies are real and everyone answers to the tick-tocking croc! Recommended for grades K-3. Admission Charge. For more information on the Woodfield Chicago Northwest area, visit their website.	Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-577-2121

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