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Hello, readers of AChicagoThing. My name is Mina Zikri and I am the music director for the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago. We’re the local orchestra with a mission to expand the classical repertoire.

Did you know that 1 in 68 children are born with autism in the US? Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability impacting hundreds of families within our community on a daily basis. There is currently no cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder, but increasing research shows that early detection and high quality early intervention help children with autism overcome many obstacles.

Hi, Chicago! I’m Carlyle Meyers, an African American lawyer for the Republican Party. And yes you read that correctly, I am a Black Republican. I know what you’re thinking, and yes we exist…in fact, Black Republicans have been around since Abraham Lincoln…and we resurfaced this year with presidential hopeful Ben Carson (although he didn’t get very far).

Glenwood Academy will host its 23rd Annual Community Celebration on March 11, 2016. Come experience Glenwood Academy’s campus for food, fun and festivities! This exciting annual event will showcase tastings from some of the fantastic restaurants in the south suburbs and will feature exciting auction packages, including sports tickets, spa days and adventure packages.

Hey all, this is Yoo Soo Kim from Hemmingbirds! My Chicago-based band will be celebrating the release of our new EP, Half a Second, this Friday, February 26th at Schuba’s Tavern. We were recently featured on Do312 as one of “16 Bands & Artists to Watch in 2016,” and we have drawn comparisons to The National, Phoenix and The Strokes, amongst others.

Get your best poker face ready for the 2016 One Step Charity Poker Championship! On Thursday, February 18th at the Montgomery Club, join 240 poker players and more than 100 spectators will enjoy an evening...

It’s an honor to be a part of their journey. Twenty-five years ago, I was a single mom on welfare. I didn’t have a car, but I had drive. ...and the help of friends and a community that helped me build a better life for my children.

In the nearly twelve years I've lived in Chicago, one thing has become delightfully apparent: I will never run out of new restaurants in the city to try. As a food enthusiast, this is one of my favorite aspects of living here. My name is Andy Metz. I'm a local musician, and the longer I've lived in Chicago, the longer I've realized the same can be said about the bevy of music venues there are to experience.

In a couple of weeks, one of the most exciting events in Chicago is going to be held and for a great cause. The Junior Council will be hosting their 28th Annual Snowball, a black tie event hosting 2,000 young professionals for a night of dancing, drinking, eating and socializing while raising money for the Infectious Disease Clinic at the children's hospital. It's a great opportunity for networking, making new friends and supporting a cause that will give kids a chance at life when they may not have had one before. We promise this is a night you will NOT forget!

They're back! Sauced is brining back arguably the best way to get holiday shopping done. Grab your friends and head to the Emporium Arcade Bar in Logan Square on December 15th for a grand old time.