"It's Christmas Charlie Brown! The Musical!"

• When: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 10 a.m.
• Where: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
• Why Go?: The Actors Training Center has transformed this classic holiday movie into a live performance. Despised by the commercialism around him, Charlie Brown tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
• Pricing: $15

The PURRfect HoliDOG Gift!

• When: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 1 p.m.
• Where: Kriser's, 3232 Lake Ave., Wilmette
• Why Go?: Holiday shopping for your pet or for pet owners? Come to a book signing with Chicago-based integrative veterinarian, Dr. Barbara Royal, author of the newly released book "The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets”. This book makes a great gift for any pet lover. It's full of wild and wonderful stories of her work with animals in nature, in zoos and in her practice, with practical tips for pet owners andfor anyone who loves animals.
• Pricing: Free

Happy Karaoke Fun Time: An Improvised Karaoke Show

• When: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 9 p.m.
• Where: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
• Why Go?: Improv and Karaoke come together to create a world in which scenes explode into popular songs you'll recognize (but lyrics you won't) ...made up entirely on the spot! 
• Pricing: $15

Food for Thought Breakfast

• When: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 9:45 a.m.
• Where: 3220 Big Tree Ln., Wilmette
• Why Go?: Listen to guest speaker Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, while eating a Sunday breakfast.  Cooper will share his expertise and insight into the ongoing escalation of anti-Semitic acts in Europe and the conflict in Israel. Please call for reservations.
• Pricing: Free

Opera in Cinema presents La Cenerentola at Wilmette Theatre

• When: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 2:30 p.m.
• Where: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
• Why Go?: This stunning new film-opera event from producer Andrea Andermann has been called “a kaleidoscopic fairytale suspended between Mozart and Disney with a hint of noir” by La Repubblica. Watch as Rossini’s jubilant take on the story of Cinderella unfolds in real castles and ballrooms in Europe, and through lush, never-before-seen animation. Starring Lena Belkina as Cenerentola.
• Pricing: $20

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