Location: Saint Xavier University's Butler Reception Room, 3700 W. 103rd St.

Business people in the Beverly/Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood and Evergreen Park areas are invited to join the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) and Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd annual Breakfast With Your Legislators.

Registration and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast and the program at 8 a.m.

Legislators will meet and mingle with area business people and address the group on current legislative issues.

Brother Rice Entrance Exam
Saturday, January 12th at 8 AM
$25 test fee and two #2 pencils
No calculators
Please contact Tim Lyons for more information
773-429-4312 - tlyons@brrice.org
www.brrice.org

Location: Mother McAuley High School, 3737 W. 99th St.

Eighth-grade girls are invited to take the ACT-developed EXPLORE test, which is used to assess a student’s academic standing.

It is McAuley's standard entrance exam. Students should bring two No. 2 pencils and a pen, and they may use calculators. No pre-registration is necessary.

The registration fee is $25.

For more information visit www.mothermcauley.org.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

The BAC will celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday with Mark “Elvis” Hussman, Chicago’s favorite Elvis.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

“Across the Universe” (USA 2007) Rated - PG-13. RT: 2:11. Wed., Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.

This psychedelic musical film rolls along to the beat of the Beatles as it follows a young dock worker who falls in love with a sheltered teenager during the socially turbulent 60's. The film explores anti-war protests, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration, and rock and roll.

Admission is $7 ($5 for BAC members and students with valid ID).

For more information call 773-445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org.

Location: Beth Eden Baptist Church, 11121 S. Loomis Ave.

Folk singer Ella Jenkins,composer of national acclaim, returns to Morgan Park to perform her annual family concert celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

A recipient of the 1999 ASCAP Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, Jenkins was the first children’s music entertainer to earn the prestigious honor. She has been inspiring young audiences for more than 40 years, performing live, on award-winning recordings, and on television programs that include “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” and “Barney & Friends.”

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

“The 11th Hour” (2007) PG. RT: 1:31. Wed., Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.

This environmental documentary confronts viewers about the indelible carbon footprint that humans have left on the earth, and the catastrophic effects of environmental neglect and abuse. Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Admission is $7 ($5 for BAC members and students with valid ID).

For more information call 773-445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

Back by popular demand - and with an extra performance already added to accommodate the volume of ticket sales - Neil Giuntoli's "Hizzoner" will be performed Jan. 25, 26 and 27.

The critically acclaimed biography/drama of legendary Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, "Hizzoner" is a gripping play that takes a personal look at Daley and his 21 years as Mayor.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

Back by popular demand - and with an extra performance already added to accommodate the volume of ticket sales - Neil Giuntoli's "Hizzoner" will be performed Jan. 25, 26 and 27.

The critically acclaimed biography/drama of legendary Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, "Hizzoner" is a gripping play that takes a personal look at Daley and his 21 years as Mayor.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

Back by popular demand - and with an extra performance already added to accommodate the volume of ticket sales - Neil Giuntoli's "Hizzoner" will be performed Jan. 25, 26 and 27.

The critically acclaimed biography/drama of legendary Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, "Hizzoner" is a gripping play that takes a personal look at Daley and his 21 years as Mayor.

Location: Atrium Gallery of the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

An artist reception for "Shedding Cancer," an exhibit of contemporary abstract finger paintings by Linda Nicola. The exhibit, which runs through Feb. 3, is intended to inspire and encourage viewers who are struggling with cancer and other illnesses, coincides with the release of Nicola's book that shares the same title.

Admission is free.

For information call 773-445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

“Bella” (Costa Rica 2007) Rated PG-13. RT1:40.

Jose (Eduardo Verastegui), once poised to become a major soccer star, is working as a chef when a waitress (Tammy Blanchard) is fired for showing up late. Jose walks off the job to catch up with the woman, and the two bond during a meandering jaunt around New York City during which he tells the tragic story about what derailed his once promising athletic career.

Admission is $7 ($% for BAC members).

For more information call 773-445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org.

The Saint Xavier University chapter of the Tri Beta National Biological Honors Society and the Latin American Studies Department will host a global warming symposium in the Saint Xavier University Warde Academic Center, located at 3700 W. 103rd St.

Participants from different academic departments, including language, philosophy, political science, and biology will give ten-minute presentations on how global warming affects their respective fields.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

A main gallery exhibit showcasing original works contributed to the 37th annual Beverly Arts Center auction is the centerpiece of the Artists' Preview Party.

Among the artists who have contributed works to the BAC Auction are award-winning children's book illustrator John Sandford of Grand Haven, Mich., noted photographer Paul Kozal of Sea Ranch, Calif., internationally recognized photographer Mati Maldre of Chicago, and landscape artist Brian Ritchard of Chicago.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

“Incognito,” Michael Fosberg’s one-man play about race, roots and self-discovery, is the moving story of discovering - after having been raised as white - that his birth father is black, not white as he had believed.

Setting out to find his father, Fosberg uncovered his own rich cultural roots as well as revelations about race and acceptance, family and history.