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Get Out: A Jazz Festival, A Musical and Stand-up Comedy

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Harmonizers Sing Holiday Music Across the North Shore

  • When: Today, December 7, 2012, 12 p.m.
  • Where: Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
  • Why Go?: The North Shore Harmonizers, an independent women's a cappella chorus in the barbershop tradition, will present a special holiday concert at the Women in Business lunch, sponsored by the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce.
  • Pricing: Free

Paddy Homan's An Irish Christmas

  • When: Today, December 7, 2012, 8 p.m.
  • Where: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette
  • Why Go?: A winter Celtic celebration of song with internationally acclaimed Irish tenor Paddy Homan. This is an evening of Celtic story and song that is sure to put all in the Christmas spirit!  
  • Pricing: $18

St. Francis Xavier School Open House

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

  • When: Saturday, December 8, 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

Comedy at the Mette Presents Dan Telfer

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  • When: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 9 p.m.
  • Where: Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
  • Why Go?: Dan Telfer has been performing stand up in Chicago since 1996. Dan is also known for his writing skills for Paste Magazine, The Onion and the A.V. Club.  His comedy has been seen at the Chicago Just for Laughs Festival “Best of the Fest” show, the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival’s “Talk of the Fest” show and the New Faces of Comedy showcases at both festivals.
  • Pricing: Free

Wilmette Park Lodge Freemasons Open House

  • When: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 2 p.m.
  • Where: 1010 Central Ave., Wilmette
  • Why Go?: For more than a century fine men have been involved with the Wilmette's Masonic Lodge. Freemasons, non-masons, men and their families are welcome to stop by for a tour of the historic lodge, a tour of our library and light snacks.
  • Pricing: Free

New Trier Jazz Fest featuring Count Basie Orchestra

  • When: Sunday, December 9, 2012, All day
  • Where: New Trier Township High School - Winnetka Campus, 385 Winnetka Ave,Winnetka
  • Why Go?: New Trier Jazz  students will open the evening for this jazz festival featuring legendary Count Basie Orchestra.
  • Pricing: $30

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