Things to do
Today
Lecture: The Naperville Community Art Associates and the Naperville Public Library will co-sponsor a free lecture at 7:30 p.m. at the 95th Street Library in Naperville. The title of the lecture is "Storytelling in Old Master Works at the Art Institute," and it will cover works in various media, including painting, prints, sculpture and tapestry. No reservations are required.
Business Referral Group: Networking For All meets every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Call for location. Visit www.nfareferralgroup.com or call 630-234-7126.
Women's club: Naperville Junior Women's Club is holding a new member orientation meeting at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.napervillejuniors.org. The meeting information is on the calendar page. Click on the link to RSVP or call 630-575-9567.
4, 5, K Storytime: Independent storytime experience is at 9:30 a.m. for children ages 4, 5 and in kindergarten only. No younger or older siblings allowed. No registration required. At Meeting Room B, 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.
Friday
Multicultural Fair: "A Big Day to Celebrate Around the World" is the theme of the 11th annual Mill Street School Multicultural Fair, held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the school, 1300 N. Mill St. The public is invited for live entertainment, delicious foods, special celebrations and fun exhibits.
Music: The Union hosts an album release party for returning local artist Kevin Prchal as he unveils "Eat Shirt and Tie," a collection of nine new songs, at 7 p.m. at The Union, 129 W. Benton Ave. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door; call the North Central College box office or visit finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x48876.xml. For more information about the artist visit www.myspace.com/kevinandrewprchal.
Reading of original musical: North Central's visiting lecturers in the fine arts -- lyricist Matt Boresi, composer Jonathon Lynch and director/choreographer Suzy Olsen -- invite members of the public to a staged reading of their original musical titled "Lunacy," based on the Jules Verne novel "From the Earth to the Moon." The reading is free and will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Madden Theatre at the college's Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Visit lunacymusical.blogspot.com.
Art celebration: Iroquois Club is hosting a Celebration of the Arts from 1 to 7 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. There will be a wine and cheese reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. All artwork will be available for purchase. The show is at 1101 Iroquois Ave., Naperville. Call 630-717-9500.
Saturday
Dance: Waubonsie Valley High School's Orchesis Dance Troupe presents the Fox Valley Dance Showcase at 7:30 p.m. today and at 3 p.m. Sunday. General admission tickets are available for $8 at the box office on the day of the event.
Carillon tour: Climb the 253 steps or ride the elevator to the observation deck and enjoy a spectacular view that stretches for miles. Tour hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 21.
Music: North Central College presents Broadway star Michael Feinstein in concert at 8 p.m. in the college's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $70, $60 and $55; call the North Central College box office at 630-637-7469 or visit finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x48322.xml.
College football: The North Central College Cardinals football team will face off against Elmhurst College at 1 p.m. at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, 455 S. Brainard St. Admission is $6; children 12 and under are free. The Hospitality Tent for alumni and their families will open at noon. Visit www.northcentralcardinals.com.
Piano recital: Students enrolled in North Central College's Piano Academy, directed by Ann Waldron, will present a recital at 1 p.m. The free recital will be held in Koten Chapel at Kiekhofer Hall, 329 E. School St.
Multicultural performance: North Central College will host "We Are One," a free multicultural performance that caps a monthlong Celebration of Peace in Naperville. "We Are One" will be presented at 7 p.m. in the college's Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Visit northcentralcollege.edu/x50210.xml or www.thinkglobalarts.org.
Fall market: 5th Avenue Station will be sponsoring a Fall Harvest Market. The farmers will be featuring apples, squash, vegetables, seafood, free-range turkeys (also order them ahead), meats, eggs, cheese and more. ADOPT will be sponsoring a bake sale, which all proceeds go to support the ADOPT organization. The market will be open from 8 to 11 a.m. today and Nov. 21 in the 5th Avenue Station parking lot and inside the 200 entrance. Call 630-369-5638.
