Sponsor: The Official "HARRISON ON HARRISON TM" Event / The Harrison Street Ukulele Players

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Subject: Jake Shimabukuro to Perform with Bette Midler for Queen of England
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Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:00 PM

TOASTMAN INC November 24, 2009 IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAKE SHIMABUKURO TO PERFORM WITH BETTE MIDLER IN THE PRESENCE OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii, will perform his arrangement of the Beatles’ tune “In My Life” with Bette Midler for The Royal Variety Performance 2009 in Blackpool, England.   The Performance is presented annually in aid of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund (the EABF), whose patron is Her Majesty The Queen.  Acts lined up to appear include: Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg, Canadian singer and Grammy Award winner Michael Buble, teen superstar Miley Cyrus, and many more.   Midler, a multi-award winning performer also from Hawaii, has followed her fellow islander’s career and loves Jake’s arrangement of “In My Life,” a Beatles cover that appeared on Jake’s 2008 release, My Life.    “I was shocked to hear that Bette Midler knew my music.  I’ve been a huge fan of hers for many years,” said Jake.  “She’s like a queen of entertainment.  And to be performing with her for the Queen of England… it’s a bit too much for me.  I’m just so honored.”   The performance will be Jake’s first time to England and second time to Europe after touring earlier this year in Stockholm, Sweden, Pori, Finland, Nice & Paris, France, and San Sebastian,Spain.    Blackpool’s legendary Opera House is the largest theatre in the UK outside of London with a seating capacity of 3000.  The star-studded spectacle will take place on Monday, December 7 and be screened on ITV1, in the UK, later that month.  It will be produced by ITV Studios, the makers of the 2007 Royal Variety Performance, which attracted an impressive 9 million viewers.     The money raised from this event will help to maintain Brinsworth House in Twickenham, Middlesex – the entertainers’ retirement and nursing home which is run by the EABF.  ### For more information on Jake Shimabukuro visit www.jakeshimabukuro.com For more information on the event visit www.eabf.org.uk/royal-variety-performance/   Unsubscribe me from this list

Sponsor: The Official "HARRISON ON HARRISON TM" Event / The Harrison Street Ukulele Players

From: Oak Park Arts District <info@...>
Subject: Enjoy the Holiday Lights on Harrison -- for a Good Cause!
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Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 1:09 PM

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Support Your Local Schools! Buy "Gratitude Crane" Ornaments between 11/20-12/24 and 100% of profits will go to participating schools. Click here to learn more Bring Food for Oak Park's Hungry Donate non-perishable food and personal items at many Arts District businesses to receive free drinks, desserts or valuable discounts! Click here to learn more Dine in the District! Trattoria 225 225 Harrison Briejo 211 Harrison Buzz Café 905 S Lombard Eastgate Café 102 Harrison Quick Links OPAD Website What are you doing this weekend? Why don't you... ...Stroll a    luminary display ...Support    local charities   ...Shop artfully! Fri, Nov 20, 6-10 p Sat, Nov 21, 5-8 p Below is a list of what's happening in the District: 329B HARRISON Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium - Bring in 2 NON-PERISHABLE CANNED GOODS, we'll give 10% discount! For each purchase of a colored Makala Ukulele, we'll donate $5 to the Food Pantry!  Ukulele demonstrations all weekend long! 235 HARRISON Whispers from the Moon - The theme for this pre-holiday session is "Catch a Gratitude Buzz," experience it on Saturday from 5-6 PM (cost $22 - space is limited and pre-registration is required).  bodyBuzz is a vibrational art sound healing experience with Marie and Antonio Soriano.  Also on Saturday, "Treasures from the Earth" jewelry sale with one-of-a-kind semi-precious gemstones.  Purchase a Gratitude Crane and receive an additional 10% off your jewelry purchase.  Shopping time is from 4 to 5 PM ... and then again after the bodyBuzz from 6 to 8 PM.  225 HARRISON Trattoria 225 - Donate two non-perishable food items for the OPRF Food Pantry and receive a coupon good for a free glass of wine with the purchase of your meal. 211 HARRISON Briejo - Donate two non-perishable food items for the OPRF Food Pantry and receive a coupon good for a free special holiday dessert with the purchase of a meal.  One coupon per table.  Offer good between 11/20-12/18. 207 HARRISON Prodigy Glassworks - Give the gift of glass this holiday season.  Join us for our Holiday Open House on Friday from 6-9 PM and Saturday from 10-7 PM, and take 10% off everything in the store (excluding classes and workshops)  During our Open House, make your own fused holiday ornaments for $15, and we'll donate a portion of the proceeds to Sarah's Inn. 905 S. LOMBARD Buzz Café - Enjoy Burgers, Beers and Bands on both Friday and Saturday night from 5-9 PM.  On Friday from 6-8:30 PM, listen to Rob Neumeyer play hits from 60's to the present on his acoustic guitar, and on Saturday enjoy the acoustic music of The Rev from 6:30-8:30 PM.  On Saturday morning, the Farmer's Market Band is back from 8-11 AM!  Between 11/20-12/18, donate two non-perishable food items for the OPRF Food Pantry and receive a coupon good for a free cup of coffee. 149 HARRISON Gallery Pink - Choose a gift of art by selecting from the works of a group of very talented artisans: pottery, jewelry, photography, sculptures, prints, paintings and more.  There is nothing like a gift of art/handmade work to warm the heart!  The show opens this weekend and runs through the end of December.  Hours: Fri 5-10 PM, Sat 1-8 PM, Sun 1-5 PM. 147 HARRISON Ginkgo Acupuncture - For the month of November, Ginkgo Acupuncture would like to show gratitude to our community (and help keep it healthy) by offering a special "Infection Protection" acupuncture treatment for $50.  In addition, anyone who buys a crane ornament will receive 10% off of a tonic herb purchase.  Open on Friday from 12-7 PM, and on Saturday from 3:30-6:30 PM. 145 HARRISON Bead in Hand - "Reinvent Your Jewelry" at a workshop on Friday from 6-8 PM.  Normally $10 per person, this night only the workshop will be 2 persons for $10.  Bring a friend and save!  On Saturday, from 5-8 PM, we have a special workshop planned - "Make Your Own Picture Pendants" for $5 each.  String it on a cord and add some beads, and you've made yourself a special piece of jewelry - or a great gift!  Bring your own very small picture (approx. 1/2" wide x 1/2- 3/4" tall), or we'll have pictures and patterns you can use. 140 HARRISON Creative Changes - Stop by on November 20 (5-9 PM) & 21 (12-6 PM) for a glass of wine and to browse affordable creations made by our Process Painting Community.  Drop off two items for the food pantry drive and receive a coupon for $10 off a class or 10% off your holiday purchase.  We will have a display of cranes created by local children and Arts District artists that you can purchase in support of our local schools.  Holiday hours: Wed-Fri 1-7 PM and Sat 10 AM-2 PM. 130 HARRISON Pamela Penney Textile Arts - Stop in Saturday Nov. 21st.  between 1-4 PM to create a silk-screened felt snowflake ornament.  All ages welcome!  $5 per ornament.  To show our gratitude to our customers we are offering 20% off any one item or 10% off your total purchase (just a couple of exclusions apply) during  the month of November if you bring in any canned or boxed food item to be donated to the OPRF Food Pantry!  While you're in, bid on the "Crazy Community Crocheted Blanket," which is being auctioned off to benefit Sarah's Inn.   102 HARRISON Eastgate Café - Back by popular demand, jewelry designer Sofija Zeljic will be showcasing her striking pieces made from hammered copper, sterling and gold. The show is open on Friday, 6-9:30 PM, and Saturday, 2:30-8:30 PM.  Enjoy our steak sandwich special, and listen to Erick on guitar Saturday, 6:30-9:30 PM. 29 HARRISON Expressions Graphics - Join us for the much-anticipated annual members' print show in the gallery.  Attend a demonstration on how to print antique etched plates on Friday night Nov. 20,  7PM. Open to the public.  Refreshments will be served. 21 HARRISON Ridge Art - Listen to local author and artist Stephanie Rose Bird on Friday, November 20, from 6-10 PM. This event will be a book signing party for Ms. Bird's third book, A Healing Grove: African Tree Remedies and Rituals for the Body and Spirit.  She is a practicing herbalist, a professional artist and illustrator and lives in Oak Park, Illinois.  The gallery will be selling Ms. Bird's illustrations for the book. 19 HARRISON Art Gecko - In the spirit of the Gift of Gratitude, bring in a non-perishable food item as a donation to the OPRF Food Pantry and take 15% off any one item purchased.  Offer good throughout the month of November. 17 HARRISON Harrison Works - Browse our new "Driven to Create," an eclectic array of works from 8 artists, plus new works from gallery owner Elizabeth Gaylord. The artists include Mary Alheim, Judith Ann Deszcz, Helen Faron, Pam Gallagher, RX Gallagher, Pam Skubal, Kris Stalzer, and Pat Williams.  Join us for an opening artists' reception Friday from 6-10 PM.  The show runs to January 10th. QUESTIONS?  Contact us.

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