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Hear Jazz Piano, See Artists' Representations of Chicago or Donate Blood This Weekend

Take the kids to a shadow puppet show, hear an award-winning jazz pianist or donate blood at Temple Beth-El.

For Teens: Sip Cappuccino and Talk About Books
7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at The Glenview Grind, 989 Waukegan Rd., Glenview
Teens in grades nine through 12 are invited to talk about their favorite reads while enjoying a free specialty drink of their choice, courtesy of The Glenview Grind and the Glenview Public Library. Free; just drop in. 

For Kids: Watch Shadow Puppets Demonstrate the Magic of Light
7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at The Book Market, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview
SeaBeast Puppetry presents "The History of Light" through shadow puppets. Free; register at theglentowncenter.com. 

Hear An Award-Winning Jazz Pianist
4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Rd., Northfield
Award-winning jazz pianist Anthony Molinaro has appeared as a soloist with more than 50 symphony orchestras. He will perform selections from his new album, "Here, There and Everywhere: Exploring Music of the Beatles," which features his unique interpretations of songs like "Blackbird," and "The Long and Winding Road." Free and open to the public.

See Nine Artists' Take on The Windy City
Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Zia Gallery, 548 Chestnut St., Winnetka
Zia gallery showcases the work of nine different artists who represent the people and environment of Chicago in this exhibit, opening Saturday, Jan. 25. The exhibit runs through Jan. 25.

Donate Blood at Temple Beth-El
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Rd., Northbrook
Temple Beth-El conducts its 13th annual blood drive in memory of Robert Kaiser, a member for years who passed away of chronic lymphoma leukemia in 2001. Schedule an appointment by contacting Joan Freud at 847-272-4554 or jfreud36@comcast.net. Those who can't attend may donate under the location code "NB66" at LifeSource, 2510 Waukegan Rd. in Glenview. Call 877-543-3768 for an appointment at LifeSource.


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