Ella Jenkins, children’s music maven, performs at Wonder Works
Chicago native Ella Jenkins is often referred to as the “First Lady of children’s music.” Her TV appearances include Barney and Friends, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street. Her career of more than a half century earned her the first Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award for a children’s music artist. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Ella Jenkins in concert at Wonder Works Children’s Museum this Sunday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. Oh, and bring the kids – they will never forget this experience. Click here for more information from OakPark.com parenting blogger Melissa Black Ford.
Have a family heirloom? The Historical Society will tell you what it’s worth
In the spirit of the PBS show “Antiques Roadshow,” the Historical Society of Oak Park-River Forest is inviting anyone to stop by the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., with their family treasures for an appraisal this Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experts from Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will appraise your heirlooms for a nominal fee — $10 for each item; $25 for three items. Registration is required. To register, visit www.oprfhistory.org.
Momenta presents Principles of Dance
As part of the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation’s Break the Box series, Oak Park’s stellar dance ensemble, Momenta, presents Principles of Dance. This Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Momenta premieres nine new works choreographed specifically for the space in Unity Temple. Accompanied by live music, the performances touch on the similarities of the principles of architecture and dance. Now that’s really thinking outside the box! For tickets and more information, visit www.utrf.org.