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It's A Wonderful Life – a live radio play at Oil Lamp Theater

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December 1st – December 30th

Oil Lamp Theater invites you to kick off the holiday season with their presentation of Joe Landry’s It’s a Wonderful Life — A Live Radio Play. This heartwarming classic is a show within a show. It’s December 24, 1946 in Studio A at WBFR Radio, and a cast of six actors is preparing to present It’s a Wonderful Life live to the listening audience. With the help of only a sound-effects artist, the ensemble re-enacts the story of George Bailey, a young man whose dreams of traveling the world are thwarted by his sense of responsibility to the family business. Down on his luck, Bailey, compassionate yet disheartened, is at the end of his rope. He questions his purpose in life and considers ending it all. Just then, an angel arrives to show Bailey how the lives of those he loves would be affected if he were not around. The story’s message is profound and remains relevant for today’s audiences. Shows run 2 hours with a 10 minute intermission.

BUY TICKETS AT: http://oillamptheater.org/calendar/wonderful-life-live-radio-play/

Chanukah is right around the corner and fun is in store in West Rogers Park!

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As everyone gets ready for the upcoming fun week of Chanukah, I wanted to send a quick update on an upcoming program. For the second year in a row, JCCWRP is partnering with the JCC Chicago, EZRA and the ATT on a CHANUKAH BASH at the Bernard Horwich JCC.

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There will be a magician, crafts, games, music and a sufanyot bar! Register at jccchicago.org/horwichchanukahbash

 

Partnering with the JCC has led to more community opportunities and hundreds of families have participated in the shabbat dinners, Sukkot childrens events, safety fair and other initiatives.