Connecting Edgewater Programs

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Technology with Michael Kennedy: How to Use the Apps on Your Phone

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Refreshments will be served.

Michael Kennedy has been an Edgewater resident for 25 years. He is a retired music and technology educator, having taught in River Forest and Park Ridge. Mr. Kennedy leads the monthly Tech Talk series offered in partnership with Edgewater Village Chicago and the Edgewater Branch Library. He is the social media creator for Edgewater Village Chicago and chairs the organization’s communications committee. An avid musician, he also leads the Edgewater Community Music Jam.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Edgewater's own Rivendell Theater: Performance of a scene of current show “Do Something Pretty” followed by a Q&A.

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Lunch will be served.

Come learn about the world premiere production of “ Do Something Pretty” at Edgewater's own Rivendell Theater. You will see a scene from the play and have an opportunity to ask questions about the play making process.

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DO SOMETHING PRETTY
A world premiere by Melissa Ross

Directed by Jessica Fisch

Written by Melissa Ross (The Luckiest, Thinner Than Water, Nice Girl, A Life Extra Ordinary) and directed by Rivendell favorite Jessica Fisch (The Firebirds Take the Field, I Want to F**king Tear You Apart), this world premiere production marks RTE “junior” member Katherine Mallen Kupferer’s Rivendell debut.

Summer of 1992. The United States is in a recession. Arkansas governor Bill Clinton is about to run for president. Kurt is married to Courtney. Yo MTV Raps is on the television. And Zach Morris is the only kid with a cell phone.

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June, 3 2026- 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM

Joel Cohen, Chicago native and professional percussionist, presents a xylophone recital of music from 100 years ago.