Tribune: Willowbrook Ballroom to rebuild

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-willowbrook-ballroom-st-0412-20170421-story.html

A nonprofit foundation that provides therapeutic dance programs for people such as seniors and those with disabilities is on a mission to not only rebuild the iconic Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs, but has plans for a large performing arts center and dance studio on the property.

Not meeting Fri Apr 21, 2017

We will not be meeting this Friday, April 21, 2017, because we'll be getting ready for the Stone Soup Party Saturday April 22.  Hope to see you there!

Stone Soup Folk Dance + Potluck at Apr 22, 2017

This year's Argonne Stone Soup Party will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017, 1pm-6pm,
potluck meal around 3:00pm, at St. Paul's UCC Fellowship Hall, 5739 Dunham Rd., Downers Grove, IL
Requested Donation: $5 + Potluck dish to share

Skokie Festival of Cultures May 20-21, 2017

The Skokie Festival of Cultures will be:
May 20 & 21, 2017 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Oakton Park 4701 Oakton St.Skokie, IL

Including ethnic folk music and dance on two stages, arts and crafts, international children's games, food, a beer tasting, a merchandise bazaar, cultural booths, a mini train ride around the park, and the festival’s iconic flag display.
http://www.skokieculturefest.org/index.html

Swedish American Museum Dance+Music Party Sat Apr 22, 2017

In case you're looking for even more music & dancing after Stone Soup on Saturday: there will be a dance & music party at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago that evening:
http://swedishamericanmuseum.org/2.0/event/dance-and-music-party/
The evening starts at 7 p.m. with a dance lesson followed by music and dancing until 10.30 p.m.
Drinks will be provided.
Suggested donation $5. No partner needed and any experience level welcome. If you have any questions, email museum@samac.org or call 773.728.8111.

Downers Grove Choral Society Concert Sun Apr 23

 Both Ted and Rose will be singing in this Downers Grove Choral Society concert:

Music of the Stage 

Theatrical music, including opera choruses, Gilbert & Sullivan, and a musical portrait of George & Ira Gershwin

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Pre-Concert Discussion 3:15 p.m.

Concert 4:00 p.m.

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First United Methodist Church

1032 Maple Avenue,

Downers Grove

Advance tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students

  http://www.dgcs.org/musicofthestage.html