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Arts and entertainment calendar for Feb. 14
Updated: May 6, 2013 2:31PM
STAGE
“The Art of Murder”
Through March 17 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. When a successful artist learns that he has been wronged by his flamboyant art dealer, he plots a devious plan to kill him. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and select Thursdays at 8 p.m. $33-$42. Call (630) 584-6300 or visit www.pheasantrun.com.
“Empanada For a Dream”
Through March 16 at 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St., Berwyn. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays. $18. Visit www.16thstreettheater.org or call (708) 795-6704.
“Fiddler on the Roof”
March 6-24 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $34.90-$46.90. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit www.paramountaurora.com.
“Full Circle”
Presented by Wheaton Drama, March 15-April 7 at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays. $13-$16. Call (630) 260-1820 or visit www.wheatondrama.org.
“Ghost in the Machine”
Presented at 8 p.m. Feb. 14-15; 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 16; and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Performances are. $18-$20. Call (708) 246-3380 or visit www.theatrewesternsprings.com.
“Jeeves Takes a Bow”
Presented through March 3 by First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Performances at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $30-$37; $26-$32 for seniors and students. Call (630) 986-8067 or visit www.firstfolio.org.
“Smoking Gun”
GreenMan Theatre presents an interactive production parodying film noir and featuring a full-course meal, Feb. 22-23 and March 1-3 at Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York, Elmhurst. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m., with cash bar at 6 p.m.; Sunday show at 6 p.m., with social hour at 5 p.m. $50; advance reservations required. Visit www.greenmantheatre.com or call (630) 464-2646.
“Sunset Boulevard”
Through March 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The performance schedule is 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35-$46, with discounts available for students and senior citizens. Lunch and dinner theater packages available for $49.75-$68. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
CLASSICAL
Chicago a cappella
Presenting “Spirit/Breath/Voice,” 4 p.m. Feb. 17 in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $35 for preferred seating, $28 for general admission, $22 seniors; $12 students. Call (773) 281-7820 or see www.chicagoacappella.org.
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
“Great Love Stories,” 3 p.m. March 3 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. WFMT program host Carl Grapentine will narrate the program, which features dancers from the Elmhurst Dance Theater. $29; $27 seniors; $7 students. Free concert preview with Ted Hatmaker at 1:45 p.m. Call (630) 941-0202 or visit www.elmhurstsymphony.org.
The Orion Ensemble
Presenting “A Voice from Heaven,” featuring soprano Patrice Michaels, 7 p.m. March 10 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students; admission is free for children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.
Russian National Orchestra
Performing a range of classic works with pianist Daniil Trifonov at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $65 and $75. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Stanger Young Artists auditions
The public is invited to attend the auditions, conducted by the Elmhurst Symphony Association, 8:30-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-4 p.m. Feb. 23 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. High school instrumentalists will compete for the chance to perform with the orchestra. Free. Visit www.elmhurstsymphony.org.
West Suburban Symphony
Performing works by Tchaikovsky at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Willowbrook High School, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park: $22; $20 seniors; $5 teens. Visit www.westsubsymphony.org or call (630) 887-7464.
William Ferris Chorale
Presenting “Sacred & Profane: Music of Grayston Ives,” 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange. $20; $25 preferred seating; $15-$20 students and seniors. Visit williamferrischorale.org.
POP/FOLK/JAZZ
The Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main Street, St. Charles. (630) 962-7000. www.oshows.com. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.: The Guess Who. $59-$95.
Elmhurst College Jazz Festival
Feb. 21-24 in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave. Featured performers include the Dave Douglas Quintet and the Maria Schneider Orchestra, plus Denis DiBlasio, Bobby Floyd, Dennis Mackrel and Byron Stripling with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Visit www.elmhurst.edu/jazzfest.
FitzGerald’s
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. Feb. 14, 8 p.m.: Exposure with The Tonellis, Water Music Network and The Get (rock). $5. Feb. 14, 8:30 p.m.: Axes of Evil with Chris Neville, David Blamires and Jon Paul (rock). Free. Feb. 15, 9 p.m.: Tributosaurus becomes The Band (rock/tribute). $20. Feb. 16, noon: Tributosaurus Kids Show, featuring selections from The Beatles’ “Red Album.” $15; $8 ages 12 and under; free ages 3 and under. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.: Bill Kavanagh’s 60th! Annual Birthday Party and Jam (rock). Free. Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.: Limited Edition Big Band plus Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Everybody Says Yes (pop). $10. Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.: Prohibition Orchestra of Chicago (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 20, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with Jarod Bufe Quartet (jazz). $5. Feb. 21, 8 p.m.: Country Night in Berwyn with The Black Willoughbys, Jeremy David Miller with the Louvin Lovers, Decoy Prayer Meeting, $5. Feb. 22, 9 p.m.: An Evening with the Freddy Jones Band (rock). $20 in advance; $22 at the door. Feb. 23, 9 p.m.: Tab Benoit (blues/rock). $20. Feb. 24, 1 p.m.: After Brunch Bash with The Teflons and Sunnyside Up (bluegrass/country). $12, $4 ages 12 and under. Feb. 24, 6 p.m.: John Burnett Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 27, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with BakerzMillion (jazz). $5. Feb. 28, 9 p.m.: Expo ‘76 (rock). Free. March 1, 9 p.m.: Bumpus, Great Divide, The Crane Wives (rock). $10. March 8, 9 p.m.: Elaine Stepter & the Jackson Street Band with guests The Great I Am, Fel Davis, comedian Dirty Red and DJ Mello (R&B). $20. March 9, 9 p.m.: Kids These Days (R&B). $15. March 13, 8 p.m.: Wishbone Ash (rock). $25. May 3, 9 p.m.: Southern Culture on the Skids (rock). $18 in advance, $20 at the door. May 18, 9 p.m.: Chuck Prophet (rock). $15 in advance; $18 at the door.
“Medley of Melodies”
Performed by the Elmhurst Choral Union at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York, Elmhurst. The program includes a mix of choruses and solos from opera, Broadway and the Great American songbook. Free-will donations accepted. Visit www.elmhurstchoralunion.org.
“Mostly Broadway”
Singer/actor David Burnham presents an evening of cabaret at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at North Central College’s Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $30, $35. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
North Central College
Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 637-7469. www.northcentralcollege.edu/show. March 8, 8 p.m.: “An Evening with Jazz Pianist Chris White.” $20; $15 students and seniors.
North Central College
Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. (630) 637-7469. www.northcentralcollege.edu/show. March 10, 6 p.m.: “One Night of Queen,” a concert recreating and celebrating the music of Queen. $30, $35, $45.
North Central College
Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 637-7469. www.northcentralcollege.edu/show. March 1, 8 p.m.: Saxophonist Branford Marsalis will perform with his jazz quartet. $50, $60. March 17, 6 p.m.: Vienna Boys Choir. $50, $60.
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. March 30, 8 p.m.: Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees, $32.
ART GALLERIES
Elmhurst Art Museum
150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 834-0202. www.elmhurstartmuseum.org. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; closed Sundays and Mondays. Admission: $7; $5 for students and senior citizens; free for children under 12 and members. Free admission on Fridays. Through April 20: “Open House: Art About Home,” an exhibition of artists’ representations of home. Inspired by the museum’s McCormick House, a mid-century modern home designed by Mies van der Rohe, the exhibition considers experiences, contents, memories and realities of home today. March 2, 10 a.m.: “Collage Your Home,” a children’s workshop with artist Ann Toebbe (ages 4-10). Registration required. March 15, 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night Artist Talk — Alyssa Miserendino’s project, “Our World Insideout,” documents interiors of abandoned homes in Chicago, New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. Her Brazilian journey is the subject of a short film by director Isabela Alzuguir. Free. April 13, 2 p.m.: “Experience Elmhurst in a New Light,” a tour with artist-in-residence Alberto Aguilar (all ages). Registration required.
Gregg House Museum
115 S. Linden Ave., Westmont. (630) 969-8080. www.wpd4fun.org. March 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Spring Palette Art Show, featuring works by local artists.
La Grange Art League Gallery and Studio
122 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange. (708) 352-3101. www.lagrangeartleague.org. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. February: “Shades of Winter” art exhibit. Feb. 17, 2 p.m.: Janine Patten will show a slide presentation of her work as a visual artist, which encompasses sculpture, installation, painting and mixed media. Free.
North Central College
Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St., Naperville. (630) 637-5375. Through March 7: Drawings, prints, sculpture and collage by local artist Laura Lein-Svencner.
North Central College
Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 637-5375. www.northcentralcollege.edu/show. Through March 24: “ReMaterialization/Relive Memory,” works by fiber installation artist Jan-Ru Wan.
Thomas Ford Library
800 Chestnut St., Western Springs. Through February: Works by woodcarver William C. Gehrke. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
Seeking crafters
St. Barbara Council of Catholic Women seeks crafters for its Spring Fling Craft Show and Bake Sale, to be held March 16 at St. Barbara Parish Center, 4015 Prairie Ave., Brookfield. Space rental $25; table rental $10. No vendors please. Call (708) 485-6614 for an application.
BENEFITS
“Variations on America”
Acappellago’s benefit recital and silent auction, 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Le Jardin Room at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. $40. Visit www.acappellago.org or call (708) 484-3797, ext. 2.
CHILD’S PLAY
“Chords for Kids”
A concert for children with autism and their families will be at 7 p.m. March 9 in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Admission is free, but tickets are required; call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Fox Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
Presenting a “not-for-kids-only” children’s concert, 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora. The free concert features a performance of the Ravel classic, “Mother Goose Suite,” with stories told by Virginia Pebelske. Visit www.fvacademy.org or call (630) 476-9072.
“Starry Messenger”
Presented March 1-10 at the Children’s Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 1 and 8; 11 a.m. March 2 and 9; 4 p.m. March 2 and 9; and 2:30 p.m. March 3 and 10. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $12; $6 for ages 18 and younger. Call (708) 246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
La Grange Art League Gallery and Studio
122 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange. (708) 352-3101. www.lagrangeartleague.org. Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.:One-day creative prayer flag workshop with Laura Lein-Svencner. $120; $110 for members. All materials included.
COMEDY
Zanies Comedy Club
Located at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 584-6342. www.zanies.com. Feb. 15: Heather McDonald. Feb. 20-23: Pat McGann. Feb. 27-28: The Midnight Swinger.
DANCE
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. Feb. 15, 8 p.m.: Good Time Charley singles dance, $7 before 8:15 p.m.; $9 after. Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Swing dance with music by the Flat Cats Band, $12, $10 students. Feb. 17: Dancing to music by the Teddy Lee Orchestra, 2-5 p.m., $14.
FILM
The After Hours Film Society
Screening films at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $9; $5 for members, unless noted otherwise. For information, call (630) 534-4528 or visit www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com. Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.: “Central Park Five.” March 11, 7:30 p.m.: “Rust and Bone.” March 25, 7:30 p.m.: “Royal Affair.”
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. Classic Movie Mondays film series — Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $1. Feb. 18: “Glory” (1989). Feb. 25: “Car Wash.” (1976). March 4: No movie. March 11: “American Graffiti” (1974). March 18: “The Sound of Music” (1965). March 25: “The Wizard of Oz” (1939). April 1: “Planet of the Apes” (1968). April 8: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971). April 15: “An Affair to Remember” (1957). April 22: “Peter Pan” (2003). April 29: “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962). May 6: “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977). May 13: “Animal House” (1978). May 20: “The Breakfast Club” (1985). May 27: “Labyrinth” (1986). June 3: “Christine” (1983). June 10: “The Princess Bride” (1987). June 17: “Ghost” (1990). June 24: “Goonies” (1985).
LECTURES
Lyric Opera lecture
Lyric Opera educator Carl DiNello will share insights into Verdi’s “Rigoletto” at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Register for the free program at ippl.info.
ORGANIZATIONS
Lemont Artists Guild
Presenting a program on pictorial felt, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., Lemont. Call (815) 341-1145 or visit www.lemontartistsguild.org.
Salt Creek Camera Club
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park. Topic will be “Presenting Subjects in their Best Light.” Call Ron Remley, (708) 562-1164.
ET CETERA
“Afternoon Tea with Jackie O”
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation invites women to an afternoon tea featuring a first-person performance by historian Leslie Goddard as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Feb. 23 at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $50; $40 for members. For tickets, call (630) 833-1457 or visit www.elmhurstheritagefoundation.org.
LaGrange Antique Show & Sale
Held Feb. 21-23 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church of LaGrange, 203 S. Kensington Ave. Hours are 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. $8 admission. Call (708) 352-1275 or visit www.emmanuel-lagrange.org.
MUSEUMS
Elmhurst Historical Museum
120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1457. www.elmhursthistory.org. Admission is free. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Through April 21: “Elmhurst Goes to the Fair,” featuring artifacts from the museum’s collection of Chicago World’s Fair memorabilia. Through May 19: “On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen.” The story of NASCAR legend and former Elmhurst resident Fred Lorenzen is presented through photos, artifacts, and race footage. Feb. 28, 7 p.m.: “The Business of NASCAR Racing,” presented by Scott Paddock, president of the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. Free. March 21, 7 p.m.: “NASCAR, From Beaches to Billions,” presented by award-winning writer Jerry Bonkowski, who has covered NASCAR and other sports for nearly 20 years, and Bernie Bernacki, a collector of car racing memorabilia from Chicago-area tracks. Free.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1616. www.lizzadromuseum.org. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Mondays. Admission: $4; $3 senior citizens; $2 students and teens; $1 for children ages 7-12; free for children under 7. Free admission on Fridays. Through Feb. 17: Scottish Jewelry. Feb. 16 and March 16, 10:30 a.m.: Rock & Mineral Identification. All materials are provided. Open to ages 8 years through adults. $5. Reservations required. March 2, 2 p.m.: “Dinosaur Discoveries,” an interactive lecture open to ages 4 years through adult. $4. March 9, 2 p.m.: “Echoes of Earth,” a multimedia presentation about L. Sue Baugh and Lynn Martinelli’s journey to document some of the world’s oldest rock and mineral sites. Book signing and rock samples on display after the lecture. Free with regular museum admission. March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mazon Creek fossil-collecting field trip, open to ages 8 years through adult. $30. Reservations required.
