Dominican University hosts potluck, acoustic jam February 9
RIVER FOREST IL - The Dominican University Performing Arts Center and Music & Potlucks will present “Potluck @The Priory” on Sunday, February 9 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Priory Campus Auditorium, 7200 W. Division Street.
The event supports the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, Housing Forward and the Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation.
“This will be our seventeenth event,” said Music & Potlucks co-director Stephanie Schrodt or River Forest. “We want to continue to present programs that gather our community together, and at the same time provide some assistance to our neighbors in need. We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering again with the Dominican University Performing Arts Center.”
“Folks should bring their instruments and be ready to sing along,” said Mark Dvorak of the Old Town School of Folk Music, who will lead the session. “We’ll begin with some familiar songs and try to get everyone involved.”
All ages are welcome. Those attending are welcome to bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
Donations of toiletries, fresh produce in good shape like whole fruits, oranges and apples as well as canned or boxed items will be accepted. High protein items are a plus. Donations of cash or check are also welcome.
The Priory Campus Auditorium is wheelchair accessible.
Music and Potlucks was established in 2017 and is in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. “We’ve got a busy year of events and activities planned,” said Schrodt. “We want to begin reaching out to other communities and share our concept of using a music event to bring a community together while supporting our neighbors in need."
There is no admission charge but cash donations will be accepted. For more information visit www.musicandpotlucks.org or phone 312 451 5101.
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