Culture calendar

ARTISTS/CRAFTERS

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

Marklund's 2009 Holiday Craft Fair: Crafters soughter 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.

Danada West Shopping Center: Crafters Wanted: Dec. 11-12 for a holiday craft show at Danada West Shopping Center in Wheaton on the NW corner of Butterfield and Naperville Road. We will be in an empty store along with pictures with Santa. Call 630-355-1708 or e-mail salpro@sbcglobal.net.

AUDITIONS

The Morris Theatre Guild: The Morris Theater Guild will hold open auditions for its Christmas production of Pat Cook's "Last Stop Till Christmas." Auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 5 at the Morris Area Public Library, at 604 Liberty Street. Call 815-341-2299 or visit www.morristheatreguild.com.

Fox Valley Philharmonic: The Fox Valley Philharmonic orchestra is seeking string musicians to join the orchestra. The adult community orchestra is about to complete its third season with the performance of "Holiday Magic" on Dec. 6 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles. Call 630-879-8018 or www.fvyso.org.

DuPage Symphony: The DuPage Symphony Orchestra has select openings for its 2009-2010 concert season entitled "In Nature's Realm." Auditions will be held by appointment. If interested, contact Music Director/Conductor Barbara Schubert at 773-702-7628 or via e-mail at b-schubert@uchicago.edu. Visit www.dupagesymphony.org.

Anima Young Singers: Membership in the internationally acclaimed Anima-Young Singers of Greater Chicago is open to all interested children and there is no pre-requisite for admission. Families are encouraged to call immediately for information or to schedule an appointment at 630-858-2471.

Brotherhood of Harmony: The group, based in Schaumburg, has openings for male singers, 18 and older. They meet on Thursdays, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Friendship Village, 350 West Schaumburg Road. Call 847-985-9127 or visit BrotherhoodofHarmony.org.

Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra: The Summer Symphony still has opportunities for middle school and high school musicians. The ensemble is celebrating its fifth season this summer. Auditions are scheduled by appointment. There are openings for strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Visit www.fvyso.org, call 630-879-8018 or email MusicDirector@fvacademy.org.

Western Lights Chorus of Sweet Adelines: The chorus is holding auditions for its competition held in May. Women are needed. Rehearsals are held at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Bethlehem Woods Retirement Center, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. Call Irene at 630-907-0328 or visit westernlightschorus.com

BOOKS

Anderson's Bookshops: Diana Laurence, reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Naperville. "How to Catch and Keep a Vampire." At 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove and 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Call 630-963-2665.

Barnes and Noble: The Naperville Writers Group's October literary evening will feature poet and writer Ruan Wright. 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30. Free. Visit www.napervillewritersgroup.org. At Promenade Center in Bolingbrook, 631 E Boughton Road. Call 630-783-0009 or visit barnesandnoble.com.

Barnes & Noble: At 1550 West 75th St., Downers Grove. Call 630-663-0181. Visit www.bn.com.

Barnes & Noble: Weekly story times take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Events are free. At 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call 630-579-0200. Visit www.bn.com.

Borders Books and Music: At 336 S. State Route 59, Naperville. Call 630-637-9700.

Borders Books and Music: Story time and crafts at 11 a.m. Thursdays. Young Readers Book Club for ages 9 to 14 meets at 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month. At 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. Call 630-871-9595.

DANCE

Ballet Folklorico: the award-winning dancers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Elgin Community College. Tickets are $18 to $20 for adults; $15 to $17 for seniors; and $12 to $14 for kids. At 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin. Call 847-622-0300 or www.elgin.edu/arts.

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 Craft Show: Holiday craft show at Danada West Shopping Center on Oct. 31 located in Wheaton on the NW corner of Butterfield and Naperville Road. Call 630-355-1708 or e-mail salpro@sbcglobal.net.

27th Annual Monarch Fall Fest Beer Can and Breweriana Show: The show is at the Ramada Inn - Glendale Heights, 780 E. North Ave. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1. Tickets are $2. Dues are $10 for one year for and $25 for three years. Call 630-305-8618 or e-mailabormann6735@wowway.com.

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.

Crafters Paradise: Bethany Ladies Guild is hosting Crafters Paradise from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Free admission. Call 630-961-0628.

FILM

After Hours Film Society: The nonprofit group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month (except December). Schedule: "Lorna's Silence," Nov. 9. Discussions follow every film. At the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Cost is $5 for members and $9 for others. Call 630-534-4528. Visit www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

DuPage Film Group: The DuPage Film Group is holding its monthly meeting at the last Wednesday of each month at the Wheaton Grand Theater, 123 Hale St., downtown Wheaton. Free. Call 312-399-5921 or visit dupagefilm.com.

AU Film Series: In Perry Theatre in the Aurora Foundation Center at 1305 Kenilworth Place in Aurora. A discussion will follow the screening. Reservations are required. Call 630-844-4924.

Alternative Cinema: Breathe Inc. launches a program of spiritual, philosophical, scientific and socially responsible films at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of the month at Clarus Center in the Cantera Lakes office campus, 28379 Davis Parkway, Suite 801, Warrenville. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Visit www.breatheinc.com/alternativecinema. Call 630-393-9800, Ext. 227.

Fermilab Film Series: At Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for students with Fermi-Id and $1 for children below 12. At Pine Street and Kirk Road in Batavia. Visit www.fnal.gov/culture/NewArts/Film/films_0809/film_society.shtml.

Just Views Film and Multilogue: Free public programs showing features exploring social issues and human rights at 7:20 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. At 4 S 535 Old Naperville Road, Naperville. Call 630-420-4233 or visit www.dupagepeacethroughjustice.org.

halloween

Murder at the Halloween Costume Ball: Participate in a comedic murder mystery with a Halloween theme in a fun dinner-theater format presented by Myles Above Productions Oct. 30. Costumes optional. Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive. Call 630-728-3813. www.mylesaboveproductions.com

The Spirit of All-Hallows Eve: Theatre on the Hill's "The Spirit of All-Hallows Eve" will be performed to Nov. 1, at Bolingbrook's performing arts stage, located at 375 W. Briarcliff. Friday shows begin at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday shows are at 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for students and seniors. Visit totholingbrook.com.

Halloween Sleepover: Spend Halloween night trick-or-treating from a T-rex and checking out bats and owls. Come in costume and carve jack-o-lanterns, listen to scary stories and take a flashlight tour of the museum. For ages 7-12. 7 p.m. Oct. 30 to 9 a.m. Oct. 31. $20 per child. Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd., Elgin. 847-741-6655. www.elginpublicmuseum.org

Teri Garr: Teri Garr hosts screenings of the Mel Brooks classic "Young Frankenstein" with a Q&A before the film and autograph sessions. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and 6 and 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Hollywood Palms, 352 Route 59, Naperville. Call 630-428-5800. Garr will appear at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Hollywood Blvd., 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge. Call 630-427-1880. www.atriptothemovies.com.

Costume Contest: Join Dora the Explorer at the Tivoli Theater as she celebrates Halloween. Compete in the 17th annual costume contest. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 31 with judging at 9:45 a.m. The movie "Igor" will be shown at 11 a.m. Classic Cinemas, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Call 630-964-1855. www.classiccinemas.com.

"Night of the Living Dead -- The Musical": The Riverfront Playhouse will present an encore presentation of "Night of the Living Dead: The Musical" at 8 p.m. Oct. 31. At 11-13 South Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. Tickets cost $15 for adults, and $12 for students and seniors. Call 630-897-9496.

"Dracula": Bram Stoker's classic will be performed by the College Theater to Nov. 1 at the MacAninch Theater Studio Theater in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and youth. At College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.org.

MUSIC

Hugo Wolf Quartett: Chamber music lovers can experience the Hugo Wolf Quartett at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $25 and $15. Call 630-637-7469 or visit http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x48313.xml.

Chamber Concert Series: Chicago Philharmonic will perform at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Tickets are $23 for members and $28 for non-members. Concerts are presented in the Auditorium of the Thornhill Education Center on the Arboretum's west side. Each performance is followed by a reception in the Founder's Room. At 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Call 630-968-0074 or visit www.mortonarb.org.

Stradivari Quartett: The Zurich-based Stradivari Quartett will perform at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Wentz Concert Hall as part of the Artists Showcase West classical music series on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville. A pre-concert conversation is held at 2 p.m. and given by music commentator and art historian Joshua Kind. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for North Central students and $10 for children grades 1-12. Call 630-963-9093 or visit www.dgconcerts.org.

Jigu! Thunder Drums of China: Bram Stoker's classic will be performed by the College Theater at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at the MacAninch Theater Studio Theater in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $44 for adults, $42 for seniors and $34 for youth. At College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.org.

Avalon String Quartet: Aurora University will host the Avalon String Quartet at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 in Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration at 407 S. Calumet Ave. in Aurora. The concert, free to the public, is part of AU's Celebrating Arts and Ideas series. Reservations are required. Call 630-844-4924 or visit www.aurora.edu/artsandideas.

Jazz Faculty Concert Series: North Central College will present its annual series at Wentz Concert Hall, at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Ellsworth in Naperville. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Frank Caruso, Nov. 11. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Call 630-637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.

Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien: Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien will perform at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Street in Sandwich, at 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets are $22.50, $20 for seniors, and $18 for students. Call 815-786-2555.

THEATER

"Book of Days": EverGreen Theatre Ensemble presents "Book of Days" to Nov. 14 at the Naperville Women's Club, at 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and at 4 p.m. Sundays. No performance scheduled on Oct. 31. Tickets are $20. At 14 S. Washington St., in Naperville. Call 630.544.9504 or visit www.evergreentheatreensemble.org.

"Company": Village Theatre Guild is performing "Company" Fridays to Sundays to Nov. 7 at 3S020 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $18. Call 630-469-8230 or visit www.villagetheatreguild.org.

"Married Alive!": This musical will be performed on the Pheasant Run Mainstage to Oct. 31. Tickets are $28 to $39. Dinner packages are available. 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/.

"Sense and Sensibility": The Theatre of Western Springs presents "Sense and Sensibility" to Nov. 1. Tickets are $18 and $20, and parking is free. At 4384 Hampton Ave. Call 708-246-3380 or visit www.theatrewesternsprings.com.

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