Culture calendar: ‘Romeo & Juliet’

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Updated: July 14, 2011 11:02AM

AUDITIONS

Cantigny Park: Cantigny is seeking volunteers who would like to showcase their musical talent for its “Summer Sounds at Cantigny Park” program. Musicians will be positioned in various garden locations from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday evening through September. Musicians should contact Brian Gray at (630) 260-8167 or bgray@cantigny.org.

New Classic Singers: The Singers, a select 36 voice adult choral ensemble, will hold auditions for 2011-2012 membership July 19. Auditions are open to all highly skilled adult singers, and will include singing two prepared selection, sight-reading, vocalizing and a brief interview. Auditions are by appointment only and may be made by contacting the director at lrk@newclassicsingers.org. Visit www.newclassicsingers.org

Albright Theatre Company: Auditions for “Eat Your Heart Out” will be at 7:30 p.m. July 17 and 18. Call backs are by invitation only and will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 19 if necessary. At Batavia Government Center (third floor), 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. Call (630) 406-8838 and albrighttheatre.com.

BOOKS

Anderson’s Bookshops: Not for Kids Only Discussion Group, 2 p.m. July 17, Anderson’s Two Doors East. At 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Maggie Stiefvater, Reading and Booksigning, 7 p.m. July 19, Naperville. Lit Wits Book Group Discussion, 7:30 p.m. July 19, Downers Grove. Downers Sidewalk Sale, July 21 to 23. Mother Daughter Book Group, 2 p.m. July 23, Downers Grove. 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.

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.

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.

Aurora Louche Puce Market: A festive community event, Louche Puce takes place on Water Street Mall, a tree lined alley between Downer and Galena, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13, All ages will find something to do along the mall, whether browsing goods or hula hooping in the adjacent Mundy Park. The inaugural market on June 11 will be held in conjunction with the Aurora Green Fest, the Aurora Farmers Market and the Aurora Paddlesports Festival. A shuttle will run between all four events.

FESTS

St. Charles Summer Theatre Fest: Visitors and residents will have the opportunity to fill their July weekends this summer by attending the Inaugural Summer Theater Fest to July 31. Call (800) 777-4373 or visit www.summertheaterfest.org or www.stcharlescharm.com.

Fan Favorites: Dbl-Shot and American English will perform beginning at 6:15 p.m. July 15 in downtown Aurora as part this Downtown Alive event. $3. www.downtownaliveaurora.com.

Rockin’ for the Troops: Gates open for this concert, featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, at noon July 16 at Cantigny in Wheaton. $25. Visit the website at www.wix.com/osotil/rockin-2011/ticket-information.

Kane County Fair: noon to 11 p.m. July 20 and 21, noon to midnight July 22 and 23, noon to 10 a.m. July 24 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. $7. www.kanecountyfair.com.

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: 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.

MUSIC

Hot Jazz — 6 Cool Nites: Concerts are presented with Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp, beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 16, in Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 E. Ellsworth, Naperville. July 18 to 21 will feature nightly concerts. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. Call (630) 637-7469, or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show

Concerts in Your Park: Hear Swing Assembly from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 17 at Columbia Commons, 1524 Oxford Lane, Naperville. Free. Visit napervilleparks.org.

Naperville Municipal Band: NMB Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. July 21 at the Naperville Community Center in Naperville. Tickets are free. Visit napervilleband.org.

The Fox Valley Park District Concerts: All concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. unless noted otherwise. American Legion Band at McCullough Park (Route 31 and Illinois Avenue, Aurora), July 28. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call (630) 966-4555 or visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

THEATER

“Around the World in 80 Days”: Fox Valley Repertory will preview “Around the World in 80 Days” to July 31 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. Tickets are $29 on Fridays and $39 on Saturdays and Sundays. Dinner show packages start at $49. At 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call (630) 584-6342.

“Bad Dates”: Fox Valley Repertory presents the one-woman comedy, “Bad Dates,” starring Lauren Pizzi, to Aug. 7. Tickets are priced at $29 on Thursdays and Fridays and at $39 on Saturdays and Sundays. Dinner show packages are available from $49. At Pheasant Run Resort at 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call (630) 584-6342, or visit ticketmaster.com or foxvalleyrep.org.

“Duck Hunter Shoots Angel”: Riverfront Playhouse will present the farce/fantasy “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel,” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays to Aug. 6. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. At 11-13 S. Water St. Mall, Aurora. Call (630) 897-9496 or visit riverfrontplayhouse.com.

“Faith Healer”: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents “Faith Healer” to July 24 at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage. Tickets are $23 to $33. At 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn. Call (630) 942-2800.

“The Music Man”: Theatre on the Hill presents “The Music Man” to July 17, at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Call 630-908-2538 or visit tothbolingbrook.com.

“Romeo & Juliet”: First Folio Theatre’s Shakespeare Under the Stars presents “Romeo & Juliet” at Mayslak Peabody Estate Forest Preserve to Aug. 7. Tickets are $29 to $35 for adults; $25 to $30 for students and seniors. At 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Call (630) 986-8067 or visit firstfolio.org.

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