Chicago Events

Three Choir Festival with Simon Preston

One hundred voices (including mine!) accompanied by organ, drums and ten-piece brass ensemble.

Music by Bach, Palestrina, Victoria, Stravinsky, and Ferris, plus the Jongen Mass (Op. 130).

Friday, April 29, 8:00 p.m. at O. L. of Mt. Carmel Church

Saturday, April 30, 8:00 p.m. at Rockefeller Chapel.

Tickets $20-$30; call 773-325-2000

 

First Friday Movie Nights

Take your Bible to the movies! Using the "movie lectionary" to match movies to the Sunday Gospel. Gathering at Pauline Books & Media (172 N. Michigan Avenue, downtown Chicago) 6:30, movie at 7:00; popcorn provided. Starts May 6 with "A Man for All Seasons." RSVP 312-346-4228.

 

First Saturday Women's Book Club

Starts May 7. Discussions will center on personal faith-journeys as they relate to a broad spectrum of literature: secular and sacred, classic and contemporary. Meets at Pauline Books & Media (172 N. Michigan Avenue, downtown Chicago) from 12:00-2:00 (bring your lunch). Women of all ages welcome! Contact Blanca Arellano (blancestella@aol.com).