In Person Tours Resume at Hemingway Birthplace Home
Saturdays, top of each hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Learn about the home, the author’s family, his early years and more. Printed translations are available for most foreign languages or attend Spanish language tours on select Saturdays at 1:30. $15; $13, seniors/students with valid ID; free, children under 10. 339 N. Oak Park Ave. Or for those in quarantine or living long-distance, Live Virtual Tours of Hemingway’s Birthplace continue Thursdays through Sundays, 1 and 3 p.m., on Google Meet. Join a knowledgeable docent on a live tour at Ernest Hemingway’s Birthplace Home in Oak Park while interacting with visitor questions along the way. Up to 15 may join each live tour. $15; $5 each additional viewer. Tickets/more: hemingwaybirthplace.com/admissions
Conversations on Hemingway
Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m., and Tuesday, March 9, 6 p.m., virtually with PBS
In conjunction with the upcoming PBS documentary, Hemingway, A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, multiple talks have been scheduled, which include the filmmakers and special guests exploring Hemingway’s art and legacy, and feature clips from the three-part documentary. On March 4, the topic is Hemingway and Celebrity. Next up, on March 9, is Hemingway, the Sea and Cuba. Free. Register/more: hemingwaybirthplace.com/programs-events
Heart of Gold Ball
Saturday, March 6, 7 p.m., Virtually with Hephzibah Children’s Association
Celebrate with the whole family with a theme of At Home Together with games, laughter, community interaction and a live auction, all to support the nonprofit that has met the needs of families and children more than ever during the pandemic. Free; sponsorships and more accepted. Register/more: hephzibahhome.org/2021-heart-of-gold-ball
Mighty Oak Gala
Thursday, March 11, 6 to 7 p.m., Virtually with Oak-Leyden
Support essential services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while enjoying an at-home gala. Try for a Golden Ticket live auction item and more. Free; $1,000, Supporter package includes wine, lite bites and more for two guests (register by March 5). Register/more: e.givesmart.com/events/k3D
Winter Warmth Concerts
Wednesdays, March 3 and 10, 4 to 5 p.m. and after, virtually with the Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest
Each week, a new mini concert is released, performed by members of the Symphony. March 3 brings solo music for flute and tuba along with a Vivaldi Concerto for Two Cellos. The concluding concert on March 10 is Ireland’s Downland Suite. Individual performances: $9, Oak Park residents; $12, non-residents. Series (includes 6 concerts): $54, Oak Park residents; $67, non-residents. Register by 3 p.m. each Wednesday to see the new concert or sign up for the whole series: pdop.org, 708-725-2000.
Illinois Storytelling presents Traditions and Truth
Saturday, March 6, 7 p.m., Virtually with Dominican University Chicago
Join this monthly open mic for “Folktales, Fairy Tales and Personal Stories” featuring Megan Wells in March. Wells is a story and theater artist known for infusing her characters with living souls and delivering her tales with delicious theatrical timing. Those wishing to tell their own stories (7-10 minutes) contact jdelnegro@dom.edu. Free; donations encouraged. RSVP/more: facebook.com/events/474900397216949
“Press on, regardless”
Friday, March 5, 6 to 6:25 p.m., Facebook live with Winifred Haun & Dancers
See the premier of a dance film created at Links Hall that blends solos, duets and several groups sequences that explore circular, inverted movement that create a disorienting but
calming visual journey. Choreographed and directed by Winifred Haun of Oak Park. Free. More: facebook.com/winifredhaundancers/events/
International Women’s Day Symposium – Chicago Women in Midcentury Design
Sunday, March 7, 2 p.m., Virtually with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Landmarks Illinois
Hear from women design historians Susan Benjamin, Kim Soss, Julia Bachrach, Victoria Matranga (of Oak Park) and Lynn Martin Windsor, who will focus on pioneering Chicago women in the fields of architecture, interiors, landscape, industrial products and graphic design in the mid-twentieth century. They will highlight the career accomplishments and challenges faced by designing women who made significant contributions to their professions and Chicago’s cultural history. Hosted by Farnsworth House, Plano, Illinois. $20. Register: farnsworthhouse.org/?page_id=9960&preview=true
Candidate Forums – River Forest Candidates
Zoom with the River Forest Public Library
The municipal elections are on April 6. This forum starts with opening statements, followed by questions for the candidates and ends with closing statements. Submit questions in advance to lwvoprf1924@gmail.com or during the forum by chat in Zoom.
Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m. – School District 90 (5 running for 4 seats)
Saturday, March 6, 2 p.m. – Village President (2 running for 1 seat)
Saturday, March 6, 3:30 p.m. – Village Trustees (4 running for 3 seats)
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Oak Park & River Forest, in partnership with the River Forest Public Library. Register: riverforestlibrary.librarymarket.com/events/month/2021/03