Two Special Events Coming Your Way
If you are thinking that January is a month during which the busy holiday social season quiets down and you can recover from all of the revelry and good cheer, think again! OPALGA reminds you of two upcoming, exciting events that will be the talk of the town as winter really settles in!
OPALGA Jazz Brunch
On Sunday, January 21, 2007, OPALGA invites old and new friends to relax after the holidays at a brunch at Cucina Paradiso, 814 North Blvd., Oak Park. The brunch will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will feature jazz music, a holiday gift, and an assortment of delectable dishes. A cash bar will also be available.
Tickets for the brunch are $18.00 in advance or $23.00 at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, call The OPALGA Center at 708-848-0273. We look forward to seeing you there!
Brunch with Hemingway
On Sunday, January 28, 2007, OPALGA and the Center on Halsted are joining forces to present a truly special event. At 11:00 a.m., we will partake of a scrumptious brunch at Hemmingway’s Bistro, 211 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. During the brunch, you can socialize with old and new friends, and you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about OPALGA and the Center on Halsted.
Following the brunch, at approximately 1:30 p.m., you will be treated to a tour of the Ernest Hemingway Museum (200 N. Oak Park Ave.) and the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Home (339 N. Oak Park Ave.). The Museum includes temporary and permanent exhibits compiled of rare photographs, sample writings, letters, and unique memorabilia collected from the Hemingway family. The Birthplace Home has been meticulously restored to its turnof- the-century grandeur. One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, Hemingway spent the first six years of his life in this grand house. Authentic period carpeting, light fixtures, and some furniture owned by the Hemingway family, as well as family artifacts and treasures, are featured in this guided tour.
Tickets for Brunch with Hemingway are $35.00, which includes brunch and admission to the Museum and Birthplace Home. To purchase tickets, call The OPALGA Center at 708-848-0273 or visit the Center on Halsted Web site at http://www.centeronhalsted.org. You won’t want to miss this outstanding event!
