Wilmette Public Library
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Wed: 9:00am-9:00pm
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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Frida Kahlo ~ A Woman Who Dared
Focus on Mexico
Sunday, September 27
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilmette Public Library
AuditoriumA rich musical journey of live performance, storytelling, and evocative visuals capturing Frida Kahlo’s passion, resilience, artistry, and fearless spirit.
Moving between intimate reflection and soaring anthems, the music captures the passion, vulnerability, resilience, and fearless individuality that defined one of the twentieth century’s most iconic artists.
Created by Linda Marie Smith, Frida Kahlo ~ A Woman Who Dared is an immersive theatrical and musical experience that brings Frida’s life and artistry vividly to the stage. Each song illuminates a defining moment in her journey, inviting audiences to experience the intensity of her loves, struggles, triumphs, and unwavering commitment to living truthfully.
Performed live with an ensemble, the score becomes the emotional heartbeat of the production. Melancholic medleys rise into uplifting passages that mirror Kahlo’s extraordinary ability to transform pain into beauty and strength, creating a heartfelt and unforgettable celebration of her enduring legacy.
Join us for other programs in our Focus on Mexico series:
Make a Nicho Box, Tuesday, September 15, 10am Auditorium, Register
Armchair Film Screening: Hecho en México (Made in Mexico) Thursday September 17, 1pm Auditorium, Learn More
Frida Kahlo ~ A Woman Who Dared Sunday September 27, 2pm Auditorium, Learn More
Mexico City, Monday September 28 7pm Virtual, Register
Churros with Spicy Chocolate and Vanilla Dip Tuesday October 6, 7:30pm Virtual, Register
Wilmette Public Library
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About the branch
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.