Culture: IPO concerts
December 13, 2012 10:54AM
Updated: December 13, 2012 3:31PM
AUDITIONS
University of St. Francis Concert Chorale: This choir meets at the university on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with some performances throughout the year. At 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. Contact USF professor Will Thomen (815) 740-5043, call (800) 735-7500 or visit www.stfrancis.edu.
University of St. Francis Bernie’s Band: The Band, which meets at the university at varying practice times, provides music at all home football games as well as other special events. At 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. E-mail USF professor Robert Stumpf at rstumpf@stfrancis.edu, call (800) 735-7500 or visit www.stfrancis.edu.
Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra: The group rehearses every from 6-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays that school is in session at Lewis University, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville. Players ome from Lewis University and Joliet Junior College, and from area high schools and middle schools. Visit www.mysomusic.org.
Beyond Glee: The Wheaton Park District Leisure Center is organizing a new adult, performance-based chorus — “Beyond Glee!” Rehearsals are 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Leisure Center. At 208 W. Union in Memorial Park. Call (630) 510-5030 or via email at ldolan@wheatonparks.org.
Fox Valley Festival Chorus: Rehearsals are at 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays. New members welcome. No auditions required for Chorus membership, only for solos. At St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, corner of Edgelawn and Galena, Aurora. Email foxvalleyfc@gmail.com or visit foxvalleyfc.org.
Heartland Voices: Not-for-profit choral arts organization based in Elgin seeks new singers for the upcoming season. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from late September through late April. Anyone wishing to audition should either email heartlandvoices@yahoo.com or phone Dr. John G. Slawson, artistic director, at (847) 347-4584.
The Senior Suburban Orchestra: Rehearsals are at 1-3:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Oak Trace, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove. New members are welcome. The orchestra needs players on violin, viola, cello, double bass, bassoon, and percussion. Call Lori Davis at (630) 935-7103.
BOOKS
Anderson’s Bookshops: Kerry Wood, Booksigning, “All You Can Be,” 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Naperville. Jeremy Roenick, Booksigning, “J.R.: My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and Hard-Hitting Man in Hockey,” 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Naperville. Rachael Ray, Presentation, 6 p.m. Dec. 14, Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St. Purchase “My Year in Meals” at Anderson’s Bookshop to receive pre-signed book, admission for one to the program and the Q & A session. At 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove and 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Anderson’s Two Doors East is at 111 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Call (630) 963-2665 or visit andersonbookshop.com.
Barnes and Noble: At the Promenade Center, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Call (630) 783-0009 or visit barnesandnoble.com.
Barnes and Noble: At 2621 Plainfield Road, Joliet. Call (815) 254-2493 or visit barnesandnoble.com.
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 under 12 are free. Call (630) 377-2252. Visit www.kanecountyfleamarket.com.
FILM
After Hours Film Society: Screenings are at 7:30 p.m. At the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Cost is $5 for members and $9 for others. Call (630) 534-4528. Visit afterhoursfilmsociety.com.
Paramount Classic Movie Mondays: “Love Actually,” Dec. 17. Movies begin at 7 p.m. $1. At the Paramount Theatre at 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Visit paramountaurora.com.
HOLIDAY
Symphony of Lights Celebration: The Promenade Bolingbrook and the Village of Bolingbrook present Symphony in Lights show at Bolingbrook Promenade mall, 631 E. Boughton Road nightly on the hour from 5 to 9 p.m. Call (630) 296-8340 or visit Thepromenadebolingbrook.com.
“A Christmas Carol”: The Drama Guild Studio with St. Joseph Academy will present this chestnut at 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 15 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 22 at St. Joseph Academy School of the Arts, 51 W. Jackson St., Joliet. Call (815) 723-4567.
BMO Harris Bank Holiday Concerts: Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, tenor soloist Steven Wallace, and the Lincoln-Way Area Chorale will perform a program of classic holiday songs, festive favorites, and sing-alongs at 3 p.m. Dec. 15, and 16 at Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., in Frankfort. Tickets are $35-$55. Call (708) 481-7774 or visit ipomusic.org.
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