Culture Calendar

ARTISTS/CRAFTERS

Marklund's 2009 Holiday Craft Fair: Crafters sought for Marklund's 2009 Holiday Craft Fair, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Marklund Hyde Center, 1 South 450 Wyatt Dr. Geneva. Call 630-593-5475 or e-mail pszarzynski@marklund.org.

EXPOS

Kane County Flea Market: Flea markets take place the first weekend of the month from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Kane County Fairgrounds, Randall Road and Route 64, St. Charles. Featuring antiques, collectibles and hundreds of dealers. Admission is $5 each day; children younger than 12 are admitted free. Call 630-377-2252. Visit www.kanecountyfleamarket.com.

Holiday in the Halls: St. Thomas More School annual craft fair and bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the school, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Call 847-888-4363.

United Methodist Women's Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Show: The Bartlett Woman's Club Annual Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Resurrection Catholic Church, 30 W 350 Army Trail Rd., Bartlett. Included are crafters, vendors, bake sale, food menu, raffle and more. Free parking. Call 847-732-8475.

"Dream A Little Dream" Fashion Show: Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago will present the Dream a Little Dream Fashion Show Nov. 8 benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. At 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue in Rosemont. Each guest will receive a pendant donated by Swarovski. Tickets are $75 and include drinks and a luncheon. Call 800-621-5359 or visit http://www.shaker.com/stjudefashionshow.

MUSIC

Westminster Abbey - The Art of Being English: Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform "Westminster Abbey - The Art of Being English" celebrating the rich musical tradition of the British culture at 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Tickets are $21 for adults, $16 seniors and $12 for students. Call 847-841-7700 or visit www.eyso.org.

Marcus Roberts Trio: The jazz trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Elgin Community College Centerstage, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Tickets are $34 for adults, $30 seniors and students. Call 847-841-7700 or visit www.eyso.org.

THEATER

"Leading Ladies": Townsquare Players presents this comedy Fridays to Sundays Nov. 6 to 22. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. At 121 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Call 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

"Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander": Elgin Community College Ensemble will perform "Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 7 to 23 at the Blizzard Theatre in the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for students and seniors. Call 847-841-7700 or visit www.eyso.org.

"Plaid Tidings": This musical will be performed on the Pheasant Run Mainstage Nov. 11 to Dec. 27. Tickets are $29 to $39. Dinner packages are available for $49 to $59. At 4051 E. Main St. in St. Charles. Call 630-584-6342 or visit www.noblefool.org.

RENT!: The Broadway smash will be performed by HALO Productions at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 at the Paramount in Aurora. At 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets are $40. It will also be performed at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14 at West Aurora High School Auditorium, 1201 West New York St., Aurora. Tickets are $25 to $35. Call 630-896-6666 or at any TicketMaster ticket outlet.

"Romeo & Juliet": The timeless classic will be presented by all female actors to Nov. 8 by Janus Theatre Company. Tickets are $15. At Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Elgin. Call 847-841-1713 or visit http://janustheatre.wordpress.com/.

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