Sunday March 3rd – Chicago Chamber Orchestra

Chicago Chamber Orchestra

Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center

Michigan Avenue at Randolph Street

Program:

Cantata No.82, Ich habe genug – Johann Sebastian Bach
Irish VIolin Concerto No.3– Edward McKenna
Concerto for Flute in D major –Franz Joseph Haydn
Symphony No.23 in G major – Franz Joseph Haydn

David Hoffman, Tenor; Stephen Boe, Violin; Kaye Clements, Flute
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Edward McKenna and John Sherer, Conductors

Cost: Frugal Free!

When: 3 p.m., Sunday March 1, 2009

Neighborhood: Loop

Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago (Corner of Washington and Michigan Avenue, exactly).

Contact Information: 312-357-1551

Ages: Family friendly event, but this is an orchestral maneuver during the day, so the wee ones may become unfashionably wiggly after the first string pluck. Great music, but shusshers and nosy Nancys prevail.

Free Order of Chicken Wings! Sign up by Sunday, March 1st

In a wing-friendly state of mind, Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap is offering an order of 10 FREE wings to anyone who becomes a fan of Jake Melnick’s on Facebook fan of the restaurant by Sunday March 1, so tell your friends!

Those who do will receive a message on March 2 that they can print out and take to the restaurant to get their free wings.

Ok, too much free deliciousness for wing fans and wing lite fans alike.

“A casual neighborhood pub specializing in traditional American bar cuisine; burgers, salads and homestyle specials such as barbecued ribs and chicken. Desserts include apple pie, banana cream pie and a chocolate chip cookie skillet sundae. Sports fans can catch everything from baseball to hockey on Melnick’s 17 TV’s with DirecTV programming. Or, catch everything on the web with free Wi-Fi (available at lunch only).”

Cost: Frugal Free

When: Signup on Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap Facebook by Sunday, March 1, 2009!

Neighborhood: River North

Where: Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, 41 East Superior Street, Chicago.

Contact Information: 312-266-0400

Website: Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap Facebook Signup

Duration: Signup by Sunday March 1st for your coupon.

Iphegenia 2.0 (This Time it’s Personal)

Yes Virginia, you can see quality theatre in Chicago for free! And that quality theatre can include gentleman’s etiquette and LL Cool J.  I love the theatre, but haven’t attended lately because I can’t find a loan company who will underwrite the cost of a ticket. Well, maybe they’re too busy posting “going out of business” signs. No matter, enjoy. See you at the play!

“Iphigenia 2.0 is Charles L. Mee’s modern retelling of Euripides’ classic Iphigenia at Aulis. When Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek army, decides to take his troops into battle, he is asked to first make the ultimate sacrifice of his eldest daughter. Faced with an impossible situation, Agamenon must weigh the welfare of his family against the welfare of his country. Featuring excerpts from Wilfred Owen’s World War I poetry, George Washington’s infamous book of gentleman’s etiquette, and the music of L.L. Cool J and Pink Cadillac.”

Note:   Reservations are strongly suggested! Call 312-922-1999 to make sure your seat is reserved.

Cost: Frugal Free!

When: February 13 – 22, 2009

Where: The Greenhouse Theatre Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago

Contact Information: 312-922-1999 (Box Office)

Website: http://theatreschool.depaul.edu/theatre_school_new_director_0809_iphigenia.php

Neighborhood: DePaul/Lincoln Park

Duration: February 13 – 22, 2009

Neighborhood Sports Fest & Winter Fun Day 2009

Ok, it’s frickin’ snowing out today and It might frickin’ snow next week. This is Chicago, afterall. But this frugal free event is worth bundling up the family and trekking on over to the Broadway Armory. Bring the outdoor fun inside for awinter fun day.

Activities will include:  Interactive video games, climbing wall, badminton, inflatables, carnival games, arts & crafts, snacks, D.J., and more!

“Chicago’s neighborhood festivals are great opportunities for communities to come together in the parks celebrating with friends, neighbors and family members. All throughout the city, the Chicago Park District organizes festivals and special events which are family focused and offer activities for Chicagoans of all ages.

Community organizations and chambers of commerce periodically sponsor neighborhood festivals which include local parks. Additionally, some parks sponsor mini-festivals to bring the community together for fun and socializing.”

Cost: Frugal Free!

When: Saturday, February 28, 2009 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway St, Chicago

Contact Information: 312- 742-7502

Website: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/root.home/intHomeLink/1/home.cfm

Neighborhood: Edgewater (Broadway Busline)

Who: For entire family

Duration: One day only – February 28th.

Jeff Parker’s The Cushicles Play Jazz & Blues at the Rodan

Listen to Jeff Parker’s The Cushicles without forking over a ransom for a night of Jazz and Blues.

Jeff Parker plays for frugal free every Tuesday night at 10:30 p.m., at the Rodan, a restaurant/lounge  in Wicker Park. Parker, is a member of Tortoise and a Chicago music scene regular. Along with parker are bassist Josh Abrahms, and Tortoise drummer John Herndon for a night of music that shouldn’t be missed, free or otherwise.

Cost: Frugal Free! (No cover charge)

When: Every Tuesday at 10:30 p.m

Where: Rodan, 1530 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago.

Contact Information: 773-276-7036

Website: http://www.rodan.ws/weeklies.html

Neighborhood: Wicker Park

Duration: Ongoing

Hiding Out for a Free and Tasty Dinner

Get over your midweek hump with a delicious meal of soup and artisan bread, courtesy of the Hideout.

”Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday this winter the Hideout presents a free weekly dinner featuring soup created by Hideout staff, regulars, local chefs, and maybe even a few “celebrities.” We’re aiming for three soups per week – but some days there might be more, or less. What goes in the pot is up to our guest soup chefs. Because they are volunteering their time and energy, we’re not going to be bossy and tell them what to make (vegetarians, we’re doing our best to ensure that there’ll be at least one meatless option each week-but no guarantees!).

All soup is free – but we will pass the hat each week. Donations will go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which can do a better job of feeding the truly hungry than a few well-meaning barflies can.”

For more information and updates visit soupnbread.wordpress.com/

Cost: Frugal Free!

When: Wednesdays 5 – 8 p.m., February 4 – April 1

Where: The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Avenue, Chicago

Contact Information: 773-227-4433

Website: www.hideoutchicago.com

Neighborhood Location: Wicker Park/Bucktown

Duration: Ongoing event, every Wednesday through April 1st, 2009