Fun was had by all at the opening reception of "I Fall to Pieces" at Gallery 659. The works of painter Judith Joseph, fiber artist Harriet Kohn, jeweler/metalsmith Babette Powell, & bead/mosaic sculpture Nancy Segal will be displayed through October 31, 2008, Tues-Sat from 11:00AM - 5:00PM at 659 Vernon in Glencoe.

The North Shore Community Theater of Wilmette held the first of two auditions for "Little Shop of Horrors" from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Wilmette Community Center.

From paintings to jewelry to handmade tote bags, art lovers could find just about anything at the annual WilPower expressive arts show at the Clarkson Building in Northfield Aug. 1. Along with the art, musical performances and poetry readings were a part of the event, held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bibi Marcell, Shelley Yoelin and Bobby Schiff from the Chicago YIVO (Yidisher Visnshaftlekher Institut) Society made a stop at the Northbrook Public Library to perform a concert July 17 as part of their 2008 Summer Festival of Yiddish Culture.