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Admission is $25.  Food and drink separate.
Purchase via Zelle Joan O’Reilly 773.203.7661. Or use PayPal.

What creature comforts inspire you in winter?  What do you seek-out to get you through the dark days and long winter nights?   Jamie O’Reilly hosts a cozy evening of music, poetry and stories, celebrating the Scandinavian midwinter tradition of Hygge.*  The multi-talented Paul Amandes is the guest artist.  Jamie joins him on a few songs.  With Meg Broz and Judi Heikes.

Chef Patty’s menu will feature comfort foods in the Scandinavian and Chicago traditions. Reserve in advance.  Evenings sellout. BYOB

What is Hygge:
This concept could basically be translated into coziness, although it is more than that. It is a philosophy of life that aims at our well-being, making our home our temple.,,The ten principles of the Hygge Manifesto: Atmosphere, Presence, Pleasure, Equality, Gratitude, Harmony, Comfort, Truce, Togetherness and Shelter.  Read more.

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“A woman’s heart is a wild and unpredictable force, capable of great love and immense strength. It is a powerful force, capable of moving mountains and creating miracles.”

In the February Mid-winter Roots Salon, Salonnière Jamie O’Reilly hosts Woman’s Heart, an evening exploring love, from eros to agape. With the versatile musical stylings of James Conway on guitar, harmonica and tin whistle. Celebrated author Donna Urbikas reads from her original work.  Judi Heikes also reads.

The event is presented dinner theater style. Seasonal small plates of savories and sweets from a special menu. BYOB for alcohol. Food and drink are separate from admission. Street parking. Main dining room. No stairs. Reservations required.

Sun Feb 25 at 6:30 PM
Roots Mid-winter Salon
Woman’s Heart: Exploring Love
Tre Kronor Swedish Bistro
3258 W Foster Ave Chicago, Il
$25 (food & drink are separate)

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Listen to Jamie’s Musical Valentine.

 

 

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