Culture: ‘Rumors’

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AUDITIONS

Music by the Lake: George Williams College will hold auditions for the Music by the Lake production of the musical “Music in the Air” in Wisconsin and Chicago. The last audition is 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 21, First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St., Wauwatosa, Wis. (Feb. 28 snow day). Contact Julia Rowehl at jrowehl@aurora.edu or (262) 245-8597 (e-mail preferred). Visit citycenterencores.com or musicbythelake.com.

Elmhurst Choral Union: The chorus seeks singers to perform with a full orchestra. Rehearsals are Monday evenings. Contact elmhurstchoralunion.org or call (630) 758-1100.

Fox Valley Festival Chorus: The chorus is a 50+ year tradition in the area, and membership is extended to any person with singing interest and ability. Rehearsals begin at 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at the corner of Edgelawn and Galena, Aurora. Visit foxvalleyfc.org or foxvalleyfc@gmail.com.

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra: The University of St. Francis invites community members to join the ensemble, which is preparing for an April concert. String players and oboists are needed. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sexton Auditorium in the Moser Performing Arts Center, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. Contact Conductor Jim Stopher at jolietsymphonyorchestra.org.

JJC Chorale: The Chorale is open to community members of at least high school age. No audition is required, prior singing experience and/or the ability to read music is desirable. Tenors and basses are needed. Rehearsals are 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the JJC Main Campus in K-Building, room 1003. Call (815) 280-2223.

BOOKS

Anderson’s Bookshops: Not for Kids Only Book Group, book discussion, 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Two Doors East. Kathryn Littlewood, “Bliss,” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. Feb. 13, Naperville. Pageturners Book Group, book discussion, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 14, Two Doors East. Alex Flinn, “Bewitching,” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Naperville. Rachel Simon, “The Story of Beautiful Girl,” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, Two Doors East, Naperville. Breathless Tour — Marie Lu (Legend), Beth Revis (A Million Suns), Andrea Cremer (Wolfsbane and Bloodrose-both Nightshade Novels), and Jessica Spotswood (Born Wicked) — reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. Feb. 15, Naperville. Marianne Malone, “Stealing Magic.” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Naperville. 10th Children’s Literature Breakfast, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 18. Gordon Korman, Jane O’Connor and David Small. Full breakfast, book talks. Tickets are $55. Reservations are required. Call (630) 820-2802. At Abbington Banquets, 3 S. 002 Illinois Rte. 53, Glen Ellyn. 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 andersonsbookshop.com.

Barnes and Noble: At the Promenade Center, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Call (630) 783-0009 or visit barnesandnoble.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 bn.com.

EXPOS

The Old House New House Home Show: Pheasant Run Resort hosts The Old House New House Home Show Feb. 10-12 at Pheasant Run Resort, at 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets are $7 for adults; $4 for seniors. or visit www.kennedyproductions.com or call 630/515-1160

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.

Monarch Chapter Beer Can and Breweriana Show: The next show is at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18 at American Legion Post 76 in Carol Stream. Admission is $2. At 570 S. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Tables are $10 for members; $15 for non-members. Call Alan Bormann at (630) 305-8618 or send e-mail to abormann6735@wowway.com.

FESTS

Cajun Mardi Gras: Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Rialto Square Theatre. Includes concert, pre-show party, drinks, appetizers. Tickets are $50-$60. At 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Call (815) 726-6600 or visit rialtosquare.com.

FILM

Elmhurst Symphony fundraiser: See “Amadeus” at 1 p.m. Feb. 12, at York Theater, 150 N. York St., Elmhurst. The film that the ESO will perform with the Apollo Chorus at 3 p.m. Feb. 26 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Tickets are $5. Call (630) 941-0202.

After Hours Film Society: The nonprofit group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Schedule: “Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench,” Feb. 13. “The Skin I Live In,” Feb. 27. “Pina” in 3-D, March 12. At the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Cost is $5 for members and $9 for others. Call (630) 534-4528. Visit afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

The Paramount Theatre Classic Movie Mondays: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986), Feb. 13. 103 minutes. Rated PG-13. “Gone With The Wind” (1939), Feb. 20. 238 minutes. Rated PG. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981), Feb. 27. 115 minutes. Rated PG. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets are 80 cents. At 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit paramountaurora.com.

Westmont Frozen Film Festival: The 1st festival is calling for entries. It will be at 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24 and 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Community Center, 75 E. Richmond, and the Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond. Entries must be submitted by Feb. 20. Call (630) 969-8080 or visit wpd4fun.org.

AU Film Series: “Kundun” is part of the Aurora University 2011-2012 film series at 7 p.m. March 21, in Perry Theatre in the Aurora Foundation Center at 1305 Kenilworth Place. Free. Call (630) 844-4924 or visit AUartsandideas.com.

ECC Film Series: Screenings are held in the Elgin Community College Arts Center, Room VPA 191D, on the ECC Main Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. Visit eccifs.org.

MUSIC

Joel Adams: An Evening with Jazz Trombonist Joel Adams perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

The Music of ABBA: The sounds of ABBA, come to the McAninch Arts Center at COD, in “The Music of ABBA: Featuring Arrival” at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 on the mainstage. Tickets are $42 for adults, $40 for seniors and $32 for students and youth. First- and second-row tickets are $67 for adults, $65 for seniors and $57 for students and youth. At 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Call (630) 942-4000 or visit atthemac.org.

Nellie McKay: The musician, songwriter, and actress will perform at the Elgin Community College Arts Center at 8 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11. Tickets are $20-$25. A preshow dinner prepared by ECC’s Culinary Arts Program is $21. At 1700 Spartan Drive. Call (847) 622-0300 or visit tickets.elgin.edu.

Valentine’s Pops: New Philharmonic’s “Valentine’s Pops” at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at College of DuPage. Tickets are $50 for adults, $48 for seniors and $40 for youth. At the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Call (630) 942-4000 or visit www.AtTheMAC.org.

The West Suburban Symphony: The symphony performs selections from “Show Boat” and “Porgy & Bess” at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at York High School. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $5 for teens. At 355 West St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Call (630) 887-7464 or visit www.westsubsymphony.org.

Lorna Luft — Songs My Mother Taught Me: The singer does a tribute to mother Judy Garland at 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets are $42-$55. At 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit ParamountAurora.com.

Sally Mayes: Cabaret star Sally Mayes performs “Valentine,” at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $25-$30. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra: DuPage Symphony performs “Heroic and Hopeful,” at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 and 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for senior citizens and $11 for students. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

AU Faculty Concert: The Third Thursday music series will feature Aurora University faculty members Rebecca Schorsch, soprano; and Dan Brown, piano; at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora. Call (630) 844-4577.

CoffeeHouse Concerts Winter Series: Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren’s winter concert series at 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17 with Sons Of the Never Wrong At 780 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Call (847) 741-5124 or visit coffeehouseconcerts.yolasite.com.

Lucy’s Music Cafe: Come to Lucy’s Cafe for music at 8:30 p.m. April 27 at Raue Center for the Arts. Tickets are $25, $20 in advance. Ages 18+. At 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Call (815) 356-9212 or visit rauecenter.org.

THEATER

“Bad Seed”: Wheaton Drama presents “Bad Seed” to Feb. 19 at Wheaton Drama Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Tickets are $13-$16. Call (630) 260-1820 or visit wheatondrama.org.

“The Crucible”: NCC students perform “The Crucible” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 17 and 18 and 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at Meiley-Swallow Hall. Tickets are $10/adults and $8/students and seniors. At 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

“Gypsy”: “Gypsy” will be presented to April 1 at Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace. Lunch and dinner tickets are $49.75 to $68. At 100 Drury Lane. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit drurylaneoakbrook.com.

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”: “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” opens Feb. 10 at Raue Center for the Arts. Tickets are $33, $36 and $39. All ages. A WSREP Production. At 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Call (815) 356-9212 or visit rauecenter.org.

“Julius Caesar”: The Acting Company comes to NCC for a performance of “Julius Caesar,” at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 in Pfeiffer Hall. Tickets are $25, $35 and $40. At 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

“Moon Over Buffalo”: The Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents “Moon Over Buffalo” to Feb. 12 in the McAninch Arts Center Theatre 2. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $23 to $33. At 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Call (630) 942-4000, or visit atthemac.org.

“Moonlight and Magnolias”: See the comedy behind “Gone with the Wind” to March 11 at Fox Valley Repertory Theatre in St. Charles. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at 2 p.m. Sundays at Pheasant Run Resort and Spa. Check for special showtimes. Tickets are $32. At 4051 E. Main St. in St. Charles. Tickets are $32. Call (630) 584-6342 or foxvalleyrep.org.

“Rumors”: Village Theater Guild will present Neil Simon’s comedic farce “Rumors” to Feb. 11 at the VTG Theater. Tickets are $18. Thursday night performances have been added to the Friday-Saturday schedule. At the corner of Park Boulevard and Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. Call (630) 469­‐8230 or visit villagetheatreguild.org.

“When Did You Last See My Trousers?”: The latest farce will be presented by the Riverfront Playhouse to Feb. 25. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $12 to $15. At 11-13 South Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. Call (630) 897-9496.

“Wrong Turn at Lungfish”: The Grove Players production of “Wrong Turn at Lungfish” runs Feb. 10–19, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. At Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Call (630) 415-3682 or visit groveplayers.org.

Yorkville’s Follies Theatre: Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. “Swingin’ At The Stardust--Vintage Vegas!” plays through March. Tickets are $28-32. At 217 South Bridge Street, Yorkville. Call (630) 385-2535 or visit folliestheatre.com.

The Jason Bishop Show: Oswego Foundation For Educational Excellence presents family oriented shows as part of our fundraising campaign for 2011-2012. Tickets are $18 for each show or $45 for three shows. Remaining shows are The Jason Bishop Show, 8 p.m. March 24 and M-Pact, 8 p.m. Sept. 22. Show are at 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego. Visit oswegofoundation.org/current-events.html.

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