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Home prices rose in more than 40 percent of U.S. cities during the fourth quarter of 2009.  The National Association of Realtors said last Thursday that the median sales price for previously occupied homes rose in 67 out of 151 metropolitan areas in the October-December quarter versus a year ago.  The national median price was $172,900, or 4.1 percent below the fourth quarter last year. That was the smallest year-over-year decline in more than two years. Sales of homes are up over 27% from a year ago and much of the activity is attributed to the tax credit extension.  Good news, nonetheless.

Here is a list from the Park Ridge Community Network for the arts in our great town:

Bog Theatre
The Bog Theatre is an Equity theatre company that is working to provide fertile ground for the arts in Park Ridge and suburban Chicago .
www.bogtheatre.com

Brickton Art Center
year-round fine arts classes, supporting and promoting artists through free professional art exhibitions
www.bricktonartcenter.org

Manifold Melodies
We offer private lessons in piano, voice and percussion to all ages. We also offer music awareness lessons to children from 18 months to 6 years old.
www.manifoldmelodies.com

Midwest Young Artists
Opportunities for Young Musicians.
www.mya.org

Park Ridge Art League
The Park Ridge Art League was organized in December 1943 to encourage artists in the expression of art, and develop a greater knowledge and appreciation of art in the Community.
www.ParkRidgeArtLeague.org

Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council, Inc.
The Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council invites you to explore the wide variety of arts & entertainment available in the Park Ridge area.
www.parkridgearts.org

StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools offers boys and girls ages 4-16 a comprehensive education in singing, drama, and dance.
www.stagecoachschools.com

I don’t know about you, but this weather really restricts activity, especially if you have children.  Here’s a great site for finding something to do in the Chicago area.   Stay Warm!

Winter Activities