Archive for the ‘Arts and Entertainment’ Category

Artists to Source Inspiration from Nature – This Thursday.

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

If you’re looking for an opportunity to look at nature from an artistic perspective, this Thursday night may be for theartcenteryou.  As part of their Ladies Night Out series, The Art Center of HP will be exploring patterns in nature at the Heller Nature Center.  TAC will provide the instructors, the noshings and the fun…you simply need to reserve a spot.  

$38 – July 1st @ 7pm – 9pm – The Art Center -
Click to Register

Ladies Night at The Art Center – The First Thursday of Every Month.

Carlos’ French Food and a ‘Talkie’ Movie…

Friday, June 18th, 2010

carlos Carlos’ Movie Night has uncovered a 1950s classic movie and will be playing/discussing it on Friday, June 25th .  According to wikipedia, most 1950s movies had sound, so we expect this one to be a talkie.

Movie Night spans from 6:30ish to 10:30ish and includes a 3-course French meal, movie and discussion. $60/person for 3-course meal, excluding tax, tap, and drinks. 

For more info click HERE or make your reservation at:     847-432-0770   .  Carlos’ is at 429 Temple Avenue in HP (downtown Highwood)

Seating limited to 25 people.  $15/person deposit required, refundable up to 24 hours in advance.

Join a Cult at Carlos’ French Restaurant

Friday, June 11th, 2010

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Oops – Not join a cult – watch a cult…as in a cult movie during Carlos’ Movie Night – on Friday, June 18th .

Movie Night spans from 6:30ish to 10:30ish and includes a 3-course French meal, movie and discussion. $60/person for 3-course meal, excluding tax, tap, and drinks. 

For more info click HERE or make your reservation at:    847-432-0770  .  Carlos’ is at 429 Temple Avenue in HP (downtown Highwood)

Seating limited to 25 people.  $15/person deposit required, refundable up to 24 hours in advance.

Beach, Art and Girlfriends – This Thursday night.

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

theartcenterIf you’re looking for a spiritual awakening, The Art Center of HP may have the answer.  This Thursday, TAC is offering a Ladies Night Out at Park Avenue Beach.  Yoga and painting are on the docket, as well as their usual splash of food, booze and fun.

$38 – June 3rd – 7-9PM – The Art Center – Click to Reserve Your Spot

Ladies Night at The Art Center – The First Thursday of Every Month.

Carlos’ Movie Night – French Fare and Adventure…

Friday, May 14th, 2010

carlosCarlos’ Movie Night – on Friday, May 21st will be showing a “Great Adventure” movie to accompany their French cuisine.  Of course, everyone knows that Johnny Depp pretty much invented the entire “adventure” movie category, so that should likely narrow down the field of potential titles.

Movie Night spans from 6:30ish to 10:30ish and includes a 3-course French meal, movie and discussion. $60/person for 3-course meal, excluding tax, tap, and drinks. 

For more info click HERE or make your reservation at:     847-432-0770   .  Carlos’ is at 429 Temple Avenue in HP (downtown Highwood)

Seating limited to 25 people.  $15/person deposit required, refundable up to 24 hours in advance.

Do the French do Comedy? Find out at Carlos’…

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

carlosCarlos’ Movie Night – on Friday, May 14th will be showing a “Great Comedy” to accompany their better than Mickey D’s-fare.

Movie Night spans from 6:30ish to 10:30ish and includes a 3-course French meal, movie and discussion. $60/person for 3-course meal, excluding tax, tap, and drinks. 

For more info click HERE or make your reservation at:    847-432-0770  .  Carlos’ is at 429 Temple Avenue in HP (downtown Highwood)

Seating limited to 25 people.  $15/person deposit required, refundable up to 24 hours in advance.

Booze, Art and Girlfriends – This Thursday night.

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

If you haven’t heard, digital photography is – like – totally catching on.  Well, The Art Center of HP is jumping onto the trend with a slight wrinkle.  TAC is incorporating going digital in their Ladies Night series…which basically theartcenterincorporates eating, drinking and sisterhood into the mix.  Sounds like a great evening. 

$38 – May 6th – 7-9PM – The Art Center – 1957 Sheridan Road – Click to Reserve Your Spot

Ladies Night at The Art Center - The First Thursday of Every Month.

Family Smelt Fest

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

longfinPark Avenue Beach is hosting a smelt fest – aka you get to go home smelling like a fisherman.  Smelt nets provided (although limited in number) and you can actually taste the smelt there!  Although, if your kid won’t eat Mrs. Paul’s breaded deliciousness, they may not be so enamored with fresh smelt.  Warm clothes suggested. For more information call 847.579.3121.

Park Avenue Beach

Friday, April 23  6:30-9:00pm $5/car or $2/pp

Paid the IRS? In full? Celebrate with Paris & a Movie

Friday, April 9th, 2010

carlosTax Day has come and gone, and if you’re one of the many who “isn’t allowed to leave the country” well, here’s a way to import Paris:  Carlos’ Movie Night – on Friday, April. 16th .  Yes – that Carlos’…the famous French restaurant.

The evening spans from 6:30ish to 10:30ish and includes a 3-course French meal, movie (Category this week is “Great 1940s film”) and discussion. $60/person for 3-course meal, excluding tax, tap, and drinks. 

For more info click HERE or make your reservation at:    847-432-0770  .  Carlos’ is at 429 Temple Avenue in HP (downtown Highwood)

Seating limited to 25 people.  $15/person deposit required, refundable up to 24 hours in advance.

Sign Up: Learn How to Cook some French Pate at Froggy’s

Monday, April 5th, 2010

froggysFroggy’s will teach how to cook a great French pate as well as terrine and rillette, whatever in the heck those are – but undoubtedly delicious. So if you’re clamoring to bring over a pyrex of terrine to your next pot-luck party, this class is perfect for you.  Wednesday, Apr. 14th at 6:30pm.  To sign up: Click the through the link found HERE.

$65/pp. Dinner follows class. Space is limited. 

Froggy’s – 306 North Green Bay Rd. (Highwood)