The art and life of Ethel Wirtshafter, 1909-2009, is subject of An Artist’s Life A Century in the Making, a program by Mary Lenzini, Fri., Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave. $10 ($5/RHS members). Reservations required: 773-881-1675 or ridgehistory@hotmail.com