Open
houses at Dawson Tech. The Dawson
Technical Institute is currently conducting informational
sessions about its Construction Technology Center and its
programs for bank tellers and cable TV installers. 3901 S.
State St. To register, call 773-451-2049
Mercy Hospital
and Medical Center offering free varicose vein screenings,
by appointment. About 25 million people in the United States
have varicose veins, including half of those over age 50.
Relief is available using up-to-date, minimally invasive
procedures that offer less pain and shorter recoveries than
traditional vein stripping surgery. The free screenings are
available through May at Mercy Hospital, 2525 S. Michigan
Ave., 12th .foor. Appointment is required. Space is limited;
call 312-567-6178 to schedule your appointment.
Wednesday, March
10
Masters series.
Black Earth Ensemble featuring Nicole Mitchell
(flutes/vocals). 9:30 p.m. / Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak Rd.
/ 312-791-9050 / velvetlounge.net
Thursday, March
11
Chess. King
Branch Chess Players. Informal chess games in the library
for youth. 4-5:30 p.m. / King Branch Public Library, 3436 S.
King Dr. / for more information, contact Nate Parker
312-747-7543 / NParker@chipublib.org
Live jazz. Set I
- Larry Brown Group; Set II - Willerm Delisfort Project
(keyboards), with Milton Suggs, Sarah Marie Young, Saalik
Ziyad. 8:30 p.m. / Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak Rd. /
312-791-9050 / velvetlounge.net
Friday, March 12
Live jazz. Jeff
Chan (woodwinds), Ed Wilkerson (woodwinds), Tatsu Aoki
(bass), and Avreeayl Ra (drums). 9:30 p.m. / Velvet Lounge,
67 E. Cermak Rd. / 312-791-9050 / velvetlounge.net
Saturday, March
13
Women’s History
Month. Great Women of History: Jacqueline Kennedy. It is
January 1964, and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy has a dilemma.
Besieged by crowds of sightseers and tourists buses come to
gawk at the former First Lady and widow, she must decide how
to live a new life on her own. With experience as an actor,
historian and teacher, Leslie Goddard brings a unique
perspective to Jacqueline Kennedy’s life events. 3 p.m. /
King Branch Public Library, 3436 S. King Dr., / 312-747-7543
Ella’s
Daughters. Barbara Ransby, professor of history at the
University of Illinois Chicago, will discuss and celebrate
the legacy of activist and organizer, Ella Baker. Ms. Baker
is one of the featured profiles of the “Freedom’s Sisters”
exhibit and is the subject of Dr. Ransby’s book, “Ella Baker
and the Black Freedom Movement: A Radical Democratic
Vision.” Cost $5. 3-5 p.m. / DuSable Museum of African
American History, 740 E. 56th Pl., / 773-947-0600 /
dusablemuseum.org
Tech
presentation. Rock It to a Whole New World: Your Future in
Animation and Apps” featuring guest speaker Ephren Taylor
who went from 12-year-old video game creator to
multimillionaire. There will also be an animation workshop
for students grade 3-12. Seats are limited must register.
Admission $7, under 5 years old free 1 p.m. / Illinois
Institute of Technology, 10 W. 31st St. / 773-324-7772
Live jazz.
International Contemporary Ensemble featuring special guest
Corey Dargel (vocals), with David Bowlin (violin), Kivie
Cahn-Lipman (cello), Eric Lamb (flute), Joshua Rubin
(clarinet/bass clarinet), Jacob Greenberg (piano), David T.
Little (percussion). 9:30 p.m. / Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak
Rd. / 312-791-9050 / velvetlounge.net
Sunday, March 14
Live jazz. AACM
Great Black Music Ensemble 7-9 p.m. Jazz jam hosted by
Isaiah Spencer (drums/percussion), with Kevin Nabors
(saxes/percussion), Norman Palm (trombone), Adrian Ruiz
(keyboards), Junius Paul (bass/percussion); 9:30 p.m. /
Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak Rd. / 312-791-9050 /
velvetlounge.net
SankofaSpirit:
Movies with a Mission - “The Principal Story.” Free. 2-4
p.m. / DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E.
56th Pl., / 773-947-0600 / dusablemuseum.org
Monday, March 15
Neighborhood
Writing Alliance. The Journal of Ordinary Thought presents a
free writing workshop for adults. 4 p.m. / Hall Branch
Public Library, 4801 S. Michigan Ave. / 312-747-2541
Tuesday, March
16
Neighborhood
Writing Alliance. The Journal of Ordinary Thought presents a
free writing workshop for adults. 6 p.m. / King Branch
Public Library, 3436 S. King Dr., / 312-747-7543
Wednesday, March
17
Afterschool
Craft Time. 3:30-4 p.m. / King Branch Public Library, 3436
S. King Dr., / 312-747-7543 / 312-747-7519
Masters series.
James Sanders (violin), with Harrison Bankhead (bass/cello),
Avreeayl Ra (drums). 9:30 p.m. / Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak
Rd. / 312-791-9050 / velvetlounge.net
Toddler time.
45-minute lap-sit program designed for children ages 6
months to 3 years. Each emergent literacy program for
toddlers will feature books, movement, songs and finger
plays. Adults are encouraged to attend and participate
during Toddler time. Adults must remain in the library with
their children. Free. 11-11:45 a.m. / Hall Public Library
Branch, 4801 S. Michigan Ave. / call Jason Driver at
312-747-2541 for registration and availability
MEETINGS
Wednesday
CAPS Beats
214/221. 6:30-7:30 p.m. / St. Elizabeth Catholic Church,
4058 S. Michigan Ave., / 312-747-5109
Thursday
CAPS Beat
232/233. 6:30 p.m. / Coppin AME Church 5627 S. Michigan
Ave./ 312-747-5109
Pershing East
LSC. 5 p.m. / 3113 S. Rhodes Ave. / 773-534-9272
Jackie Robinson
LSC. 6 p.m. / 4225 S. Lake Park Ave., in the gym, / 535-1777
Saturday
RainbowPUSH
weekly forum. Rev. Jesse Jackson’s live broadcast is on
CAN-TV Ch. 36 and WGRB-AM radio 1390. 10 a.m. / RainbowPUSH
headquarters, 930 E. 50th St.
Monday
CAPS Beat 223.
6:30 p.m. / Hales Franciscan High School, 4930 S. Cottage
Grove Ave., / 312-747-5109
CAPS Beat 2113.
6:30 -7:30 p.m. / Trinity Church 125 E. 26th St., in the
community room / 312-747-2930
Tuesday
CAPS Beat 222.
6:30 p.m. / Martin L. King Center 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
/ 312-747-5109
CAPS Beat 2124
6:30-7:30 p.m. / Cottage View Terrace Apartments, 4829 S.
Cottage Grove Ave., in the community room / 312-747-2930
Dunbar LSC. 5
p.m. / 3000 S. King Dr. / 773-534-9000
Fuller LSC. 8
a.m. / 4214 S. St. Lawrence Ave. / 773-535-1687
Wednesday