For those who have been wondering about Zeno Jacquat’s arrangements, Georgette would like you to know that a Mass will be celebrated at 11 o’clock on Nov. 26 at St. Edmund Church in Oak Park.
Last Friday night, Shanahan’s hosted a fundraiser for the families of killed policeman. Chuck Alvarado’s famous band, Grandma Shot the Badger, supplied the music and everyone had a great time. Musicians in the band are Robert Abouchar, Manny Ballivas and Chuck Alvarado. Pete Kennedy was heard to say “Shanahan’s is the best!” Also in on the planning were Esthela Gonzales, Leo Morales, Pam Johnson and Radana of Shanahan’s. Incidentally, those musicians are all special ed teachers at East Leyden High School.
Here’s something to look forward to — Ben Goodman will be Tevye in a local production of Fiddler on the Roof. More information about this next week.
The Symphony of Oak Park-River Forest gave us a concert of majestic proportions last Sunday. The concert was dedicated to the memory of John Giura, a great supporter of the symphony who died suddenly last spring. The music was a fitting tribute to a great man who did much for the community. “Heroic Beethoven” was the title of the concert. The Concerto #3 in E Major was performed by Winston Choi on the piano. Words cannot describe his virtuosity. This young man has performed all over the world. He tours regularly with his wife, also a musician, violinist MingHuan Xu. He is head of piano at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt. The concert was described by one member of the audience as “a jewel.”
L’Shanah Tovah, New Year 5777.
There will be two new moons this month and Jacquinete Baldwin tells us that is called a black moon. Two full moons in one month is called a “blue moon.”
Happy birthday to Jason Fabiani, Nancy Fabrini, Jean Schmidt, Cody Healy, Marissa Mueller, Hary Almeroth, Yo Yo Ma, Angela Spiratos, Patrick Olson, and Morgan Hosty.
Happy anniversary to Katie and Johnny Tricoci, and Dan and Rebecca Scollard.
Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwood Park schoolteacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and a host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list. She was born on the far southwest side of Chicago in a great neighborhood when it was a great time to be young.
