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player ready...Deerfield and Highland Park entertainment calendar listings for the week of Nov. 27
Bubble show
The Highland Park Public Library will host “Ben’s Bubble Show” at 1 p.m. on Nov. 28. Combining art, science and a little bit of magic, this artist creates soap-bubble sculptures using his bare hands and a few tools. Expect some humor thrown in as well as audience participation. This is a free event. The Highland Park Public Library is located at 494 Laurel Dr. For details, call 847-432-0216.
Rock Americana
Americana rock band The Empty Pockets will take the stage at Norton’s Restaurant at 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Nov. 29. The group is known for a mix of original and cover songs dug from the roots of Americana rock. There is no cover charge for this event. Norton’s Restaurant is located at 1905 Sheridan Rd. in Highland Park. For details, call 847-432-3287.
Happy holidays
It is officially the season of holiday parties. The Patty Turner Center Members Council will hold their Annual Winter Party from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Dec. 4. Expect a dinner buffet catered by Hel’s Kitchen of Northbrook and the big band dance music of Eddie Harrison and “Paris Swing.” Admission is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. The Patty Turner Center is located at 375 Elm St. in Deerfield. For details, call 847-940-4010.
Art of the Tallit
The North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Sisterhood and the Gray Cultural and Learning Center will hold their event, “The Art of the Tallit,” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4. Come hear the history of the art of weaving this religious fabric as well as its place as a ritual object. Wine and refreshments will be served. This is a free event. North Suburban Synagogue Beth El is located at 1175 Sheridan Rd. in Highland Park. For details, call 847-558-3389.