Name: Fall Fest Dinner & Show - Auxiliary Fundraiser
Start: 2026-09-20T16:00:00-05:00
Location: American Legion Post 1941

American Legion Post 1941

Annual Fall Fest Dinner &amp; Show - Auxiliary Fundraiser.  Open to the public. Reserve a table of 8 for your group. 
Happy Hour from 4-5pm Cash Bar
Dinner 5-6pm Menu: Catered by Valley Inn Palos Hills, Roast Pork and Gravy, Mostaccioli, Fried Chicken, Mashed potatoes, Mixed vegetables, Coleslaw , Roll and butter, Dessert, Beverages. 
Show 6pm - featuring Joe Cantafio, live on stage
Don't Miss This! Open to the public. Bring your Group.  Tickets $35Proceeds benefit Veterans and Military Families.

Local Event: Fall Fest Dinner & Show - Auxiliary Fundraiser

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Chicago Metropolitan Area

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Fall Fest Dinner & Show - Auxiliary Fundraiser

Annual Fall Fest Dinner & Show - Auxiliary Fundraiser.  Open to the public. Reserve a table of 8 for your group. 
Happy Hour...

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We specialize in jewelry, artwork, housewares, clothing, and furniture and procure the finest, interesting and most unusual items available.
31st Street Antiques is a new mall owned and managed by Dealers and designed for Dealers. There's no place like our home.
Only 1.5 miles west of Brookfield Zoo! We are the Cornerstone of the new Antiques Corridor. 
Help us make Brookfield the premier destination for all things Antique &amp; Vintage in the Midwest.

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Local Event: Pom Pom & Baton Twirling Registration 

Pom Pom & Baton Twirling Registration 

Join our award winning group. Participate in parades and competitions.

Local Event: Pom Pom and Baton Registration 

Pom Pom and Baton Registration 

Join our award winning group. Participate in parades and competitions.

Grand Opening for resale store which 100%&nbsp;proceeds go to BedsPlus ...

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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

Grand Opening for resale store which 100% proceeds go to BedsPlus ...

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Join one of the Eastside's biggest community celebrations as we bring together families, local businesses, artists, and...

PUT THE PAN DOWN. 
It's Labor Day. There will be no labor. Not for you, anyway.
Wooden Paddle's new brunch menu lands Monday, September 7. First day anyone sees it. Think new brunch pizzas, snacks, booze. Order whatever you want. No set price, no set courses, just a chill hangout.
We're open on Labor Day, and the special brunch menu runs 10am to 2pm. Pajamas welcome, best ones get gift cards.
Book your table before they're gone!

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No Labor, Day Brunch 🥞🍹

PUT THE PAN DOWN. 
It's Labor Day. There will be no labor. Not for you, anyway.
Wooden Paddle's new brunch menu lands Monday,...

LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives)

Fall Acting Workshop IntensiveLATTE’s Acting Training Intensive offers young adult creatives, ages 14 – 28, a chance to be mentored and meet with industry professionals, including: SoloTheater Chicago Scene Study with Ron Keaton, Stage Combat and Choreography artists Tristin Hall and Angela Rak, Pfluger Empathy Movement Method with Felicia Pfluger, Finding the Right Balance Creating your Career in the Arts with Kaitlin Fron, and Dance and Movement with Elise Wallin.
WHEN?
Saturday, September 12th, the Acting Intensive runs from 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Read on for a detailed look at the sessions and presenter bios!

Enjoy a day in a supportive, fun, laid-back environment as you learn about acting and careers in the performing arts from industry professionals. Bring a lunch, a water bottle, clothes to move in, and your enthusiasm. $50 for the full day.
Text (708) 655-0989

Sign up: <a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com</a>
WHERE? 9008 Fairview Dr. (Parking Lot Entrance of Cornerstone Church)
SCHEDULE:
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4:30 Day Ends. Auditions for those interested.
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<ul><li>10 AM SoloTheater Tips, Tricks and The Actor’s Toolbox. Scene Study – Ron Keaton Preparation is important key to making your dreams a reality. Ron will take you through his “Actor’s Toolbox,” which includes monologues, photos, resumes, and how to approach someone in the audition process to present yourself for success. Scene study as well!</li><li></li><li>.11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron</li><li>An honest discussion on how to assess and focus on different paths to a career related to music/theatre, and what it looks like to build the life you want while meeting your needs as a human, especially in today's economy. Explore choosing the right degree versus training independently and other paths to consider. Explore how to manage your career and have life balance for all you need to do and all you wish to become on stage!</li><li></li><li>1:00 Stage Physicality and Scene Study - Felicia Pfluger Learn techniques for acting authentically under imaginary circumstances, emotional preparation, and scene creation. In this workshop, students learn to break down script material to understand implicit and explicit meaning with their scene partner. Exercises focus on getting out of the head and into the heart, moment-to-moment character development, blocking, transitions, motivation, and script analysis.</li><li></li><li>2:15 Dance and Movement - Elise Wallin</li><li><ul><li>Develop performance confidence in your creative expression with movement and dance that heightens your character’s theatricality, spatial and ensemble awareness, and just have fun!</li><li></li><li>3:15 Water break - Take a little break and do some self-care. We're here to answer any questions you may have.</li><li></li><li>3:30 Stage Combat, Combat Choreography, Realistic Reactions - Tristan Hall and Angela Rak. </li><li>Gearing your fight to elicit comedy, action, or adventure, this session deals with consent with your stage partner, and Stage Combat falls, punches, and slaps. Learn choreography based on the emotion and dramatic and comedic level you wish to transport your audience with</li><li></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>4:30 AUDITIONS For those interested. Want to be in the LATTE Performance Company? Stick around and read with other cast members in a low-key, no-stress atmosphere for our fall show. Join us for a relaxed, laid-back talk about the program and how you can grow with us on stage. Both inexperienced and experienced actors are welcome to apply. Call 708-655-0989</li><li>Sign up is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com.</a></li></ul></li></ul>
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