Spring Break Sampler Camp 9:30am to 2:30pm
Session I: Mar 17-Mar 21
Session II: Mar 24-Mar 27
$200 Ages 8-12

Teens are invited to mix and mingle with other teen artists and performers, enjoy free snacks while they watch current BAC students perform, and participate in half-hour samples of spring classes at the Spring Teen Arts Fest March 30 at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

Among the arts disciplines offered in the preview of BAC School of the Arts spring session classes are satirical writing, vocal music, show choir, Shakespeare, improve comedy, jewelry-making, computer animation, Manga, Hip-Hop, and more. Raffle prizes and a student art gallery will complete the afternoon.

Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

Ellen Skerrett and Mary Lesch, editors of "Chief O'Neill's Sketchy Recollections of an Eventful Life in Chicago," will sign copies of the book. The event is hosted by the Ridge Historical Society. Copies of the book will be available for $30.

The book is a memoir by Chief Francis, general superintendent of Chicago police, who recalled historic events from the time of his arrival in Chicago just before the Great Fire in 1871 through the time of his death in 1936.