Name: Show & Tell: Play It Again, Snowman
Start: 2025-12-16T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre

Our December Show &amp; Tell brings you personal tales and seasonal songs you’ve heard many times, many ways. Whether they bring back memories of good cheer or eight crazy nights, these stories are sure to fill you with that holiday feeling. Come out of the cold, grab a drink, and enjoy a night of storytelling and live music.

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Cook County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Winnetka-Glencoe

Illinois

Show & Tell: Play It Again, Snowman 

Our December Show & Tell brings you personal tales and seasonal songs you’ve heard many times, many ways. Whether they bring...

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Stop by The Book Stall on Tuesday, December 16th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm for a festive holiday Meet &amp; Greet with Alexandra Kaehler, author of the new book, A Welcome Home: Inviting Interiors, where she shares her secrets for creating beautiful, livable, and sophisticated family homes. Alexandra Kaehler is renowned for her deft hand with color, pattern, fabrics, and finishes; her clever decorating solutions; and the undeniably pretty spaces she creates for her clients. To Ms. Kaehler, function is as important as form and designing homes that are authentic to the day-to-day lives of those who live in them is an indispensable part of her work. 
In A Welcome Home, Ms. Kaehler invites readers to explore eight stunning homes created for young families. Richly illustrated with more than 200 photographs, the book underscores her exceptional ability to blend style with practicality and create rooms that are skillfully tailored to everyday life. Ms. Kaehler will be greeting fans and will be happy to sign her work - this gorgeous book makes a great gift this holiday season!

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This year’s celebration will be joined by Mayor Daniel Biss and Alderman Bobby Burns, and local politicians who will offer greetings and help light the giant public Menorah in honor of the Chanukah holiday.
The festive outdoor gathering will feature:
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 <li>Live Musical Performances</li>
 <li>A dazzling LED Robot Show</li>
 <li>A skilled Balloon Artist creating Chanukah-themed creations for children</li>
 <li>Traditional Chanukah treats, including dreidels, Sufganiot (doughnuts), and chocolate gelt</li>
 <li>Chanukah kits and menorahs available for attendees</li>
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More info at <a href="https://villageofglencoe.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a91929a6365c68695033b0347&amp;id=2eabd95566&amp;e=33e524b2cb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gbtrail.org</a>.

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