Wednesday, October 21, 2026: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Embracing Artificial Intelligence: “AI? Really, Me? You Can Do This!” Presented by Andi France
Think AI isn’t for you? Think again! With a career spanning education, retail, and enterprise technology—including roles at SAP, Capgemini, EY, and Workday—Andi France knows how to teach, test new tools, and make technology approachable.
She doesn’t claim to be an AI expert. She will join us at Connecting Edgewater to explore, experiment, and learn alongside you—and show you what’s possible. In fact, even the photo you see here was created with AI!
Come curious, bring your questions, and discover: Yes, really—you can do this.
Light refreshments will be served after the program.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Classical Music Chicago Returns Featuring:
Jonathan Leibovitz, clarinet and Matteo Generani, piano
Jonathan Leibovitz is a multi award winning clarinetist. In 2022, he was a prize-winner at the Young Classical Artists Trust and Concert Artists Guild joint International Auditions and was named as Classic FM ‘Rising Star’. He was the recipient of the prestigious Arthur Waser Foundation and Lucerne Symphony Orchestra Award, and was announced as a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship Artist 2024. In February 2025 Jonathan joined a stellar ensemble of YCAT artists past and present for a European Tour celebrating the charity’s 40th anniversary. Jonathan’s debut album ‘Eastern Reflections’ was released in August 2024 on Delphian Records, and was recorded alongside violinist Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux and pianist Joseph Havlat.
Italian pianist, composer, and arranger Matteo Generani is a specialist in Italian music, performing works from Frescobaldi to contemporary composers. In May 2020, he recorded the complete Études, Op. 23 by contemporary Italian composer Giovanni Albini. His research on Giuseppe Martucci, the topic of his doctoral studies in Kansas City, has been a central focus of his career. In December 2024, Naxos released his album Martucci: Solo Piano Works, which received international critical acclaim, with critics praising his “meticulous attention to detail” and “fiercely committed playing.” Matteo is currently based in New York, attending a Graduate Diploma in Collaborative Piano at the Juilliard School .
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Technology Support
Wednesday, December 9, 2026: Time 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
“Mrs. President” written and performed by Bonnie Bagdon