1. Put your hands together: it’s history makin’ time at Bluesbowl 2009 at the Alley, 210 Greenbay Rd, Highwood. A Living Legend and a Rising Star. Saturday night, November 21.
As of this morning there were a VERY limited number of VIP packages available to see a 45-minute
Honeyboy Edwards and Toronzo Cannon
live set by the legendary David Honeyboy Edwards. At aged 94 from Shaw, Mississippi, Honeyboy maybe the last living links to Robert Johnson the original acoustic Delta Blues players. To sample some Honeyboy, click here.
To get the VIP package which includes the exclusive concert with Honeyboy Edwards @6:45 and complimentary southern cuisine from 6:45-8:30 by Bluegrass Restaurant of Highland Park, click here RIGHT NOW.
Alright, did you miss out on the VIP package? Got the blues? Get this:
How about $12.00 General Admission @8:45 for General Admission for the funky super-charged Toronzo Cannon and Never-Before-Seen live performance clips from the film “Bluesified.”
You have got to get hip to Toronzo Cannon. Click here for Toronzo and the Cannonballs on myspace.
“Bluesified” is a film in progress about blues music at the crossroads.
Click here for general admission, or you can try your luck at the door.
We went to Bluesbowl 2008 and it was a blast. And we weren’t even the oldest people there!
2. Ron Hawking: His Way Cabaret; celebrating the music of Frank Sinatra. Friday, November 20 8:00 @Skokie Theatre.
Ron Hawking interprets Sinatra. On Friday, you’ll get the chance to see him up close and personal. What better time to hear those great Sinatra ballads? For those of you who’ve been to the Skokie Theatre, you know that there isn’t a bad seat in the house, the sound is great, and parking is free.
3. @TAC, Highland Park: Explorations, 12 x 12 and Unbound
Three new exhibits open this Friday, November 20 at The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Rd. in Highland Park. The opening receptions for all three are 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
Juried by Kevin Lucero Less, Explorations is an exhibition of new works by up-and-coming artists from all across the country.
Marc Perlish, "Flower" - Unbound, 2009
12 x 12 is an exhibition of works in a wide variety of media in small format. The show is juried by Kelly Gillum.
UNBOUND is an exhibition of works by over thirty artists from the U.S., and Europe who are all “Unbound” by size, medium or format (also juried by Kelly Gillum).
4. Hungry? Have you tried Avli Estiatorio in Winnetka? Terrific Greek Food. Really Terrific.
Tucked away in Winnetka’s Laundry Mall (566 Chestnut), Avli is a real “hidden gem.” Ron Kaplan of LTHforum (a real foodie) and I had lunch there last week and it blew me away. The lentil salad was prepared with baby lentils, roasted red pepper, feta, herbs, and olive oil over baby spinach. Ron noted that the fresh spearmint made the salad exceptional.
The grilled octopus was the best I’ve ever eaten – delicious grilled flavor seasoned with lemon, oregano, and olive oil. We shared a broiled sea bass which was served whole and filleted at our table.
Grilled Octopus (photo by Ron Kaplan)
I had a glass of wine with lunch so I don’t remember the vegetable dish.
Avli Estiatorio has a full bar, a solid wine list and is a very friendly place. The owner, Louie Alexakis is there most of the time. Their philosophy, “here at Avli everyone should feel like they are visiting an old friend.”
5. Don’t forget Carla Gordon’s tribute to Bea Arthur@Davenport’s, Sunday 5:00 PM.
Sure, it’s south of Howard. 1383 South Milwaukee in Chicago. But Davenport’s is a cool venue and is helping to keep Cabaret real. Go see Carla and say hi from Ageless.
There are still $10 discounted VIP tickets available until Midnight Friday, Nov,. 20th