Arts and entertainment calendar for Feb. 28

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.

“Bleacher Bums”

Presented by the Progressive Village Performance Network at 7 p.m. March 8-9 and 2 p.m. March 10 at Westview Hills Middle School, 630 65th St., Westmont. $10; $7 students and seniors. Visit www.pvpn.weebly.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. Performances at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. $34.90-$46.90. Visit www.paramountaurora.com or call (630) 896-6666.

“Full Circle”

Presented by Wheaton Drama March 15-April 7 at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Curtain at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays. No show March 31. $13-$16. Visit www.wheatondrama.org or call (630) 260-1820.

“The Giver”

Presented by LATTE Theater (La Grange Area Teen Ensemble) at 7 p.m. April 12 and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 13 in the Plymouth Place auditorium, 315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park. $8; $5 students and seniors. Call (708) 655-0989.

“Jeeves Takes a Bow”

Presented through March 3 by First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $30-$37; $26-$32 for seniors and students. Call (630) 986-8067 or visit www.firstfolio.org.

“Passport to Broadway”

The musical revue will be presented at 7:30 p.m. April 27 and 2 p.m. April 28 at Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. $20; $8 youth. Visit www.theatreofwestersprings.com or call (708) 246-3380.

“Smoking Gun”

GreenMan Theatre presents an interactive production parodying film noir and featuring a full-course meal, 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.

“Xanadu”

Presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, March 1-2 and 2 p.m. March 3 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $15; $10 students and seniors. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

CLASSICAL

Acappellago

The a cappella ensemble presents a musical celebration of the weather, “Escape to Blue Skies,” at 7:30 p.m. March 16 at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $15-$17. Visit www.acappellago.org or call (708) 484-3797.

Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players

“Along the Danube,” 3 p.m. March 17 at Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale. The program includes works by Bartok, Schubert and Beethoven. $15 in advance, $20 at the door; $10/$15 seniors; free for students. Visit www.chicagophilharmonic.org or call (847) 866-6888.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series

“Mozart and More,” 3 p.m. March 3 at the First United Methodist Church of Lombard, 155 S. Main St., Lombard. $15; $12 seniors; $8 students. Call (630) 778-1003 or visit www.dupagesymphony.org.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra

“Legends and Literature,” 8 p.m. March 16 at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The program includes works by Beethoven, Liszt and Stravinsky. $30; $26 seniors; $12 students. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.dupagesymphony.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.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto

“Rossini & Schubert Anniversary,” 3 p.m. March 10 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove. Tickets in advance are $17, $14 seniors; at the door, $19, $16 seniors, $7 students. Visit www.sinfoniettabelcanto.org or call (630) 384-5007.

The Tower Chorale

Performing Mozart’s C Minor Mass at 3 p.m. March 3 at Divine Infant Church, 1601 Newcastle, Westchester. A full orchestra of the International Chamber Artists and Dennis Zimmer on organ will accompany the work. $18; $15 seniors and students; free for children 10 and under. Visit www.towerchorale.org.

Wooster Chorus

The ensemble of 50 students from The College of Wooster will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, 5250 Wolf Road. The program includes music by J.S. Bach, Samuel Barber, Eric Whitacre and others. Free-will offerings accepted. Call (708) 246-5220.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

The Arcada Theatre

105 E. Main Street, St. Charles. (630) 962-7000. www.oshows.com. March 2, 8 p.m.: Crystal Bowersox from “American Idol,” $15-$39. March 5, 8 p.m.: The DooWop Project, starring Jarrod Spector and other former “Jersey Boys” stars. $29-$59. March 9, 7 p.m.: Artie Shaw Orchestra Big Band concert and dance, $29-$39. March 13, 8 p.m.: Helen Reddy, $29-$79. March 15, 8 p.m.: Sons of Cream, $15-$39. March 23, 8 p.m.: War and Tower of Power, $59-$95. March 29, 8 p.m.: “A Nite of Boston” with Cosmo. $19-$45. April 6, 8 p.m.: “Journey Recaptured” with Infinity. $19-$49. April 12, 8 p.m.: Boz Scaggs, $59-$125.

FitzGerald’s

6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. Feb. 28, 9 p.m.: Expo ‘76 (rock). Free. March 1, 9 p.m.: Bumpus, Great Divide (rock). $10. March 3, 5:30 p.m.: Grandstand Big Band plus Woodridge High School Friends of Jazz. $10; $5 for 17 and under. March 6, 8 p.m.: Chicago Singer Spotlight, $8. March 6, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with The New Standard Quintet (jazz). $5. 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 with special guest Elaine Stepter (R&B). $15. March 10, 6 p.m.: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for 17 and under. March 13, 8 p.m.: Wishbone Ash (rock). $25. March 13, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with Chris Madsen Group (jazz). $5. March 14, 8:30 p.m.: Axes of Evil with Chris Neville, David Blamires and Jon Paul (rock). Free. March 17, 5:30 p.m.: Jazz Community Big Band. $10; $5 17 and under. March 20, 7:30 p.m.: In Full Swing Big Band plus the Evanston High School Band (jazz). $10; $5 for 17 and under. March 20, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with Jarod Bufe Quartet (jazz). $5. March 21, 8 p.m.: Salty Dogs, The Fat Babies (jazz). $10. March 24, 6 p.m.: John Burnett Orchestra with Frieda Lee (jazz). $10; $5 17 and under. March 27, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with BakerzMillion (jazz). $5. March 29, 9 p.m.: Cannonball (rock). Free. April 4, 8 p.m.: Luke Winslow-King plus Alexis & the Samurai (roots rock). $10. 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 & the Mission Express (rock). $15 in advance; $18 at the door.

Music@Bethel

Presenting the Heisenberg Uncertainty Players playing big band and swing music at 3 p.m. March 10 at Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. $20; $18 seniors; $5 students. Visit www.musicatbethel.com or call (630) 279-4040.

“Musicals in a Broadway Minute”

Excerpts from three popular Broadway musicals will be performed by vocalists Ginger Terlep and Stuart Vance at 7 p.m. March 5 at the Clarendon Hills Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave. Free. To register, visit www.clarendonhillslibrary.org.

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. March 24, 6 p.m.: “Cole Porter, Swell Party!” presented by vocalist Spider Saloff. $30, $35.

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. April 10, 8 p.m.: Dwight Yoakam, $50, $65 and $79.

Pat Boone

Performing at 1:30 p.m. May 13-14 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $55 show only; $70 lunch and show. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

Tavern on LaGrange

5403 S. LaGrange Road, Countryside. (708) 469-7750. March 2, 9 p.m.: StrungOut! (classic rock) with Tom Culver on electric cello and violin.

Two Way Street Coffee House

1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. (630) 969-9720. www.twowaystreet.org. Folk/Americana music at 8:15 p.m. Fridays for a $7 cover, unless noted otherwise. March 1: Ari & Mia. March 2 and 16, April 6 and 20, 2-4 p.m.: Sing-Arounds, co-sponsored by the Plank Road Folk Music Society. $1. March 8: Andrew Calhoun & Casey Calhoun. March 12 and April 9, 7-9 p.m.: 2nd Tuesday Song Circle, $1. March 15: Elaine Romanelli. March 22: Jason & Ginger. March 29: Natasha Borzilova. April 5: Kerry Patrick Clark. April 6, 8 p.m.: Old Time Barn Dance Party, $5. April 12: Amy Dixon-Kolar. April 19: Kallet, Epstein & Cicone. April 26: We’re About 9. April 27, 2-4 p.m. Bluegrass Jam, $1.

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. March: “Bursting and Budding.”

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Spirito! Singers

The choral organization based in the western suburbs will hold auditions for its 2013-14 season from April 15-May 15. Auditions and rehearsals are held in LaGrange and Elmhurst. The three ensembles are Ragazze, for girls in grades 5-8; Bravura, for young women in grades 9-12; and Men of Spirito!, for men 18 years old and up. To schedule an audition, call (630) 941-0744.

BOOKS & POETRY

Illinois State Poetry Society

Hinsdale Chapter will meet from 1-4:30 p.m. March 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St. Visit www.illinoispoets.org.

CHILD’S PLAY

Chicago Fun Family Palooza

Held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 9-10 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring inflatables, carnival attractions, magicians, interactive performances, petting zoo and more. $8 general admission; $15 unlimited activity wristband. Visit www.chicagofun.com/palooza.

“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.

“Junie B. Jones”

Presented by Theatreworks USA at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 16 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $10; $5 children. For an additional $4 per ticket, patrons may add an ice cream reception, taking place at 11:30 a.m. the day of the performance. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

“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. All workshops held 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., unless noted otherwise. March 3: One-Day Introduction to Encaustic Painting/Still Life Workshop, $125; $115 members. March 16-17: Introduction to Photographic Lighting Workshop, $190; $170 for members. March 17, 2 p.m.: Mary Jansen demonstrates the art of making Ukranian Pysanky (Easter eggs). Free. March 23-24: Developing a System with Oil Painting Workshop, $180; $160 for members. Spring art classes begin on March 25.

COMEDY

Zanies Comedy Club

Located at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 584-6342. www.zanies.com. March 1-2: David Brenner. March 6-9: Landry. March 13-16: Michael Issac. March 20-22: Larry Reeb. March 23: Sarah Colonna. March 27-30: Kevin Bozeman.

DANCE

May I Have This Dance

Offering dance classes on Wednesdays, March 6-27, at Divine Providence School’s McInerney Center, 2500 Mayfair Ave., Westchester. East Coast Swing II, 7 p.m.; Intro to Latin Club Dancing, 8 p.m.; Tango I, 9 p.m. $50 for four-week series. No partner necessary. To register, call (773) 635-3000.

“Peter Pan”

Presented by Midwest Ballet Theatre at 1:30 p.m. March 9-10 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $15; $13 students and seniors. Visit www.midwestballet.org.

or call (630) 971-9751.

Willowbrook Ballroom

8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. March 1 and 15, 8 p.m.: Good Time Charley Singles Dance, $7-$9. March 3 and 17, 2-5 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14. March 5 and 12, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dancing, $8. March 6 and 13, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dancing, $10. March 8, 7:30 p.m.: Swing dancing with The Flat Cats Band. $12; $10 students. March 9, 8 p.m.: ‘50s and ‘60s Retro Dance Party with music by The Neverly Brothers. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. March 10: Waltz lesson, 12:30-1:30 p.m., $20. Ballroom dancing to music by The Steve Cooper 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. 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. 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

Westchester Public Library

10700 Canterbury St., Westchester. March 10, 2 p.m.: Landscape historian Barbara Geiger presents “Downton Abbey: Centuries in the Making.” Call (708) 562-3573.

ORGANIZATIONS

Salt Creek Camera Club

Meets at 7:30 p.m. March 6 at Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park. Program will be a member showcase. Call (708) 562-1164.

ET CETERA

Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show

Held March 16-17 at the Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester, Wheaton. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The show will feature dealers, live and silent auctions of minerals and fossils, craft demonstrations, kid’s corner and more. Free admission. Visit www.esconi.com.

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. 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. 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 16, 10:30 a.m.: Rock & Mineral Identification. All materials are provided. Open to ages 8 years through adults. $5. Reservations required. March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mazon Creek fossil-collecting field trip, open to ages 8 years through adult. $30. Reservations required.

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