Orion Ensemble
Guest artist on tap
The nationally recognized Orion Ensemble, a five-member chamber music group, will perform this month in Geneva. The 16th season offers series in Geneva, Chicago and Evanston.
For the coming concert, Orion welcomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra second principal violinist Baird Dodge. The program features works by composers from Germany, Argentina, Spain and Austria. Ensemble members are Kathryne Pirtle (clarinet), Florentina Ramniceanu (violin), Diana Schmück (piano), Judy Stone (cello) and Jennifer Marlas (viola).
The Geneva series is set at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, with performances at 7 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 16, March 22 and May 24. For tickets or information, call (630) 628-9591 or visit orionensemble.org.
Wine tasting
Kids chorus to benefit
The Elgin Children’s Chorus Board of Directors presents its major fundraiser, “Heard It Through the Grapevine,” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.
It will serve wine from various regions and gourmet appetizers in the Randall and Vine Wine Shoppe, 1497 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. Tickets are $50; call Beth Boelter at (847) 658-6542. Silent auction items are welcomed, along with donated items for gift baskets. For information about the chorus, visit elginchildrenschorus.org or call (847) 931-7464.
CYT
Youth to go ‘Seussical’
The Christian Youth Theater group for ages 8 to 18 has opened a new location in Aurora, serving Kane County.
Based on the words of Dr. Seuss, the “Seussical Jr.” musical will be performed in a new auditorium at the Oswego East High School Performing Arts Center, 1525 Harvey Road. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14; 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 (special family ticket offer); 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, with school day performances that Thursday and Friday.
For ticket information, call the CYT Box Office at (847) 516-2298 or visit www.cytchicago.org.
Delnor ball
Auxiliary announces plans
The Delnor Auxiliary has picked the theme of its 2008 Charity Ball as “The Golden Age of Entertainment.” The benefit will support the auxiliary’s million-dollar pledge to support the development of a comprehensive cardiovascular and open heart surgery program at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva.
The auxiliary’s largest fundraiser of the year will be held Saturday evening, Nov. 15, at the Q Center in St. Charles. Tickets to the black-tie optional event include a silent auction and a live auction led by Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, dinner and dancing.
“Cost of a ticket to our ball is $175, but having those services readily available to area residents right here in the Tri-Cities would be priceless,” said Geneva resident Julia Deem, who co-chairs the benefit with St. Charles resident Michelle Kalinowski and Dr. Teresa Homan.
One full wall of spider screen will present a sentimental journey through the streets of the Fox Valley during the 1930s and 1940s, accompanied by music by local entertainers playing Charlie Chaplin, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, male crooners and female torch singers.
To reserve tickets, call (630) 208-4265.
‘Christmas Story’
Noble Fool to open comedy
Noble Fool Theatricals presents “A Christmas Story.” Directed by Wheaton native John Gawlik, the production will be performed at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage Theater, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles.
The show previews this week, opens Saturday evening, Nov. 15, and continues through Saturday, Dec. 27, with performances Wednesday through Sunday.
The play is based on Jean Shepherd’s beloved memoir and the 1983 award-winning film about 9-year-old Ralphie living his middle-class American life in the 1940s, as he narrates his quest to get the ultimate Christmas gift of all time: a genuine Red Ryder BB gun.
Seven of the 11 youth actors come from the NFT Performing Arts Academy. The youth include Maddy Donatelli, 10, Rebecca Roy, 11, and Charlie Zimmer, 9, all of Geneva.
Show-only tickets and dinner-show packages are available by calling (630) 584-6342 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.noblefool.org.
TV artist
Buck Paulson to teach
For the 16th year, artist Buck Paulson of California, known from his television appearances, will lead a seminar at the Tony and Friends Art Studio in St. Charles.
The event takes place Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 13 to 15, and costs $75 per day. Students will be able to paint in a variety of techniques with the master artist, known for his seascapes.
To register or for information, visit (630) 377-5377. The studio is at 731 N. 17th St., Unit 16, where three of the paintings Paulson will do are on display. Visit www.tonyandfriendsartstudio.com.
Visual art
Group exhibit at Proud Fox
Newly created original works by 10 artists in oil, pastel, colored pencil and watercolor are on display through Nov. 21 at Proud Fox Gallery, 213 W. State St., Geneva.
Artists include David Hettinger, Mark Marcuson, Wm. Worcestser, Eulojio Ortega, Hugh Skibbons, Brian DeWolf, Wayne Hanna, Brian Sauerland, Andria Burchett and Janice Czrerwinski.
For information, call (630) 262-8797.
Barbershop music
Chorus to stage cabaret
The Chorus of DuPage, a men’s barbershop group, will present its annual cabaret Saturday, Nov. 15, in St. Thomas the Apostle, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar. The 7 p.m. buffet dinner will be followed by the evening’s entertainment featuring barbershop favorites, patriotic songs and Broadway show tunes. The evening will include a special appearance by Vocal Menu, the 2004 Illinois Novice Quartet Champion and 2007 Illinois District Quartet Finalist.
Tickets for the show and dinner cost $20. For reservations, call (630) 968-0821.
The Chorus of DuPage is the DuPage Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. For information about Chorus of DuPage, call (630) 964-3139 or e-mail ChorusOfDuPage@yahoo.com.
Julia Glass
Noted author to appear
Julia Glass, recipient of the 2002 Nation Book Award for Fiction, will sign copies and read from her new novel, “I See You Everywhere,” at Town House Books and Cafe, 105 N. Second Ave., St. Charles.
The author will greet people and sign books in the Garden Room of Town House from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. The reception is free. Glass also has been awarded three Nelson Algren Fiction Awards and the Tobias Wolff Award for her first novel, “Three Junes.”
For more information, call (630) 584-8600.
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