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Pantagraph A-11 Bloomington-Normal, III. Dec. 14, 1978 VSSSCity gifted with holiday fare Theater "Angel City." Sam Shepard's look at the dream factory of Hollywood. 8 p.m. 7, 10 p.m.

Sat; 2:30, 7 p.m. to Jan. 21. The Body Politic, 2261 N. Lincoln "Another Fine Pickle," 9 p.m.

Sunday; 8:30, 11 p.m. 4.50-15. Second City, 1616 N. Wells St. "Divorce Me Darling." Lana Turner stars in Alex Gottlieb's comedy.

Evening performances Matinees to Dec. 24, Drury Lane East, McCormick Place. Kay Mazzo and Helgi Tomassen of the New York City Ballet will dance leading roles on opening night of "The Nutcracker." Major parts in other performances will be danced by Dennis Poole, Charlene Gehm, and Michael Bjerknes, of the Joffrey Ballet; Cynthia Ann Roses, Gregory Begley, Nancy Onizuka and David Hough, of the Chicago Ballet; and Joann McCarthy, of the Pittsburgh Ballet. "The Nutcracker" also will feature over 80 young dancers selected from the Chicago area. It is the story of a magical Christmas adventure of a girl named Clara, who receives a nutcracker, designed as a toy soldier, from the magician Herr Drosselmeyer.

Late Christmas Eve, Clara awakens and slips downstairs to CHICAGO Nutcracker" ballet heads a list of several Christmas cultural events this weekend. The popular holiday tradition opens Dec. 15 at Arie Crown Theater in McCormick Place, and 25 matinee and evening performances of the classical ballet, with music by Tchaikovsky, are scheduled through Dec 31. In the last two years, more than 100,000 persons saw the peformances, which are sponsored by the Chicago Tribune Charities. In other holiday events, Dickens' Yuletide classic, "A Christmas Carol," plays at Goodman's Mainstage through Dec.

31, and "Snowchildren," a collection of folk tales with Christmas and winter themes accessible for the hearing and sight-impaired, is at the Body Politic on the North Side until Jan. 7. EVERGREEN RACQUET CLUB I I Wl Christmas Gifts Available at Our PRO SHOP find giant mice stealing Christmas gifts from beneath the tree. Clara watches as her nutcracker grows to lifelike size and slays the seven-headed mouse king. The nutcracker then turns into a handsome prince and embarks with Clara on a wondrous journey through a shimmering land of ice and snow to the home of the Sugar Plum Fairy and other other exotic inhabitants.

Choreography is under the direction of Ruth Page, who has worked as a dancer, choreographer, artistic director and ballet mistress around the world. Tickets range from $3 to $8.50 and some seats are already sold out for some performances. They may be charged to Master Charge or Visa by calling 312-791-6000. Chicago weekend highlights Christmas events "The Nutcracker," Christmas classical ballet with music by Tchaikovsky, Dec. 15-31.

Arie Crown Theater. "A Christmas Carol," performances at 8 p.m. matinees Thurs. and Sunday, to Dec. 31.

Goodman's Mainstage, 200 S. Columbus Drive. $7, $8.50. "Snowchildren." A collection of folk tales with Chrismas and winter themes for the hearing-and-sight-impaired by using sign language and vocal explanations of the action. 1:30 p.m.

Sat-Sun, to Jan. 7. Body Politic, 2261 N. Lincoln "Christmas Around the World." The Museum of Science and Industry's annual showcase of Yuletide customs from around. Daily to Jan.

7, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. "Twas the Night Before Chrismas." 12:30 p.m. Sunday, to Jan. 14. Drury Lane South Children's Theater, 2500 W.

95th Evergreen Park. $2. Art Museum of Contemporary Art, retrospective exhibition of the schizophrenic Swiss artist Adolf Woelfli, through Jan. 7, 237 E. Ontario St.

Art Institute, Carl Andre sculpture 1959-1977; a 25-year retrospective of sports drawings, photographs, and films by Robert Riger, through Jan 7, 1979; 20th-century drawings from the permanent collection, continuing; quilts from the permanent collection, through Jan. 21. Michigan Avenue at Adams Street. Weekdays except Thursday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Chicago Historical' Society, "Eight Chicago Women and Their Fashions," 1860-1929, through Dec. 31. Clark Street at North Avenue. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

Sundays. TENNIS WEAR by Izod Paul Sullivan for men Fashionable Line of Ladies Warm-Ups Dresses Separates Accessories 'At Bags Rackets Shoes Memberships Gift Certificates 8 8 Cornell churches plan celebrations Open To The Public 7:00 AM to Midnight Daily Phone 662-4361 3203 E. Washington St ri a- wit- ii yi r.szsw" ii ii ii a iim ii ii ii CORNELL (PNS)-A play, Christmas programs, caroling and special services are among events planned this holiday season by Cornell churches. A candlelight service and communion will be at 10 p.m. Christmas Eve at Cornell Community Lutheran Church.

The regular Sunday worship service will be at 9 that morning. Sunday school classes will not meet. The senior choir of Cornell Community Lutheran Church will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to go caroling. Anyone is welcome to join the group.

The Sunday school classes of Cornell Baptist Church will give a Christmas Caroling planned BENSON (PNS)-A union advent caroling service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, west of Benson. The open event will include singing and fellowship. program at 7 p.m.

Dec. 23 at the church. Recitations, caroling and choir numbers will be under the direction of Mrs. Forrest Burkitt. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the program.

A four-act play, "Why will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 22 at Cornell United Methodist Church. The story is about an old man puzzled about Christianity and the purpose of Christmas. He tries to find answers from various families.

Vocalist will be Richard Leonard. The play is being directed by Mrs. Edward Schwartz and Mrs. John McClimans. Refreshments will be served after the program.

The Christmas Eve celebration, "Good News for All People," will be at 6 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rowe, which is near Cornell. A candlelight service, numbers by the junior and senior choirs, carols, hymns and prayers will be featured. B.

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