In the early 1920s Ben Hecht produced a daily column for the “Chicago Daily News” that explored the lives of urban outsiders: immigrants, African-Americans, the poor. Bill Savage, a Northwestern University professor, will discuss Hecht’s approach to capturing these unique vistages of American – and Chicago – 1920s life.
HP Library: Wednesday, March 10, 10:30am – Auditorium
So the gazillion homes on the market don’t work for your unique needs? You may have to build…Building a custom house is not for the faint of heart. This class will explain the ropes – from land acquisition to design and zoning to construction. At a minimum, don’t forget to invite HP Daily Blog to your open house!
1 Session – $29 – Wed. Mar. 10th – 7-9PM, Deerfield High School - Class #PO-748-01, PH: 224-765-1022 to Reserve.
Best Documentary – The Cove. The second best score of his life…first best? dating Michelle Pfeiffer….
Eric Schneider and his jazz trio play HP Library on Sunday, March 7th at 2pm. Mr. Schneider is a Grammy winning saxophonist who has played with Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald, to name a few. So how did HP Library score this gig? The trio’s pianist, Jeremy Kahn, is a former HPer.