Culture calendar
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS
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
Village Theater Guild: Auditions for "Rabbit Hole" will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Village Theatre Guild, Park and Butterfield in Glen Ellyn. Call 630-469-6248 or visit www.villagetheatreguild.org.
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: At 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove and 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Call 630-963-2665.
Barnes and Noble: 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
The Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble: The Native American dance ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the MacAninch Theater in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $38 for adults, $36 for seniors and $28 for youth. At College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.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.
Newcomers of Wheaton, Warrenville, Winfield and Carol Stream Holiday Bazaar: The bazaar is from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 6 at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 101 West Loop Road, Wheaton (southwest entrance). Admission is $5. Visit www.wheatonnewcomers.org/.
The 29th annual Mistletoe Market Gift and Craft Show: The show is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at 416 Arlington Ave., Naperville. Also includes discounted deluxe gift baskets, seasonal arrangements.
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.
Mistletoe Marketplace: Grace United Methodist Women craft show is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner, Naperville. Admission is free. Call 630-355-1748, ext. 241.
United Methodist Women's Craft and Sweet Sale: Fourth Street United Methodist Church is hosting a craft show and sweet sale at 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Fourth Street United Methodist Church, 551 S. Fourth St. in Aurora. The pancake breakfast includes sausage, orange juice and coffee or milk. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2.50 for children under 10 and $12 for a family of four. Admission is free. Call 630-897-5257
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.
MUSIC
Joan Osborne, The Holmes Brothers and Paul Thorn: The musical trio will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at the MacAninch Theater in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $44 for adults, $42 for seniors and $34 for youth. First and second rows are $59 to $69. At College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.org.
to Billie with Love -- a Celebration of Lady Day: DeeDee Bridgewater will perform a tribute to jazz great Billie Holiday at 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at the MacAninch Theater in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $46 for adults, $44 for seniors and $36 for youth. At College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.org.
New Classic Singers: The group's season-opening concerts will perform a German Requiem at St. Petronille Church, 420 Glenwood Ave., Glen Ellyn at 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Other selections on the program will use the same sacred texts that Brahms used in his Requiem. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. Call 630-942-2552 or www.newclassicsingers.org.
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.
The Falconaires: In honor of Veterans Day, The Hemmens Cultural Center will host a performance by The Falconaires, a division of the United States Air Force Academy Band, at 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. At 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Call 847-931-5900 or visit www.hemmens.org.
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.
"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.
"The Lion in Winter": The Albright Theatre Company will perform "The Lion in Winter" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 6 to 21. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. The theatre is at the Batavia Government building, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. Call 630-406-8838 or visit www.albrighttheatre.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.
"Phí¨dra": New World Repertory Theater Presents Jean Racine's "Phí¨dra" Nov. 7 to Dec. 5. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. There is a preview at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets are $20 for adults on Friday and Saturday nights; $15 for previews, Sunday matinees, and seniors/students. At 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. Call 630-663-1489 or visit www.newworldrep.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.
"Plaza Suite": The College Theater will perform Neil SImon's cassic comedy Nov. 13 to 22 at the MacAninch Theater in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and youth. At College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.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/.
"Two Rooms": Players, Please Theatre will be performed 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 6 to 15. Tickets are $10 to $15. Players, Please Theatre is located inside Aspirations Dance Company at 350 S. Main St., Lombard. Call 888-778-8499 or e-mail at info@playerspleasetheatre.com.
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