| " Performance: Neil Simon's comedy "Barefoot in the Park" will be performed Feb. 1 through March 10 at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St. Previews at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1; at 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 2; and at 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 3. Preview tickets are $20-$28. Regular performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Regular performances are $29-$38. For details, call (847) 577-2121." " Presentation: Dorothy Andries, Pioneer Press music critic, will discuss Academy Award winners, losers and never-rans in the category of Best Original Score at 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at The Garlands Surround Sound Theater, 1000 Garlands Lane. View film clips that highlight memorable scores, learn about the collaboration between composers and directors and understand the subtle power movie music has for setting up grand, romantic, dark, suspenseful, thrilling, scary and dangerous moments. Fee is $10. For details or reservations, call (847) 304-1996." " Symposium: Horticulture magazine, together with the Chicago Botanic Garden, will host a special symposium, "The Great Garden Debate: When Collector Meets Designer, Can They Find Common Ground?" Feb. 1, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road. An international panel of experts will address the newest design ideas, plants and the international trends in garden making. Registration for the day-long event is available online at www.hortprograms.com or by calling (877) 436-7764." " Expo: Chicago Bridal Showcase, an upscale bridal expo featuring wedding -related businesses, seminars with top wedding planners and a bridal and resortwear fashion show, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 28 at Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave. The exhibitors will provide $60,000 in gift certificates for those attending and there will be 50 bridal baskets awarded. The show is free. For details, call (847) 835-0121." " Performance: The comedy "Not Now Darling" will be performed Jan. 26 through March 11 at Attic Playhouse, 410 Sheridan Road. Performances
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