Arts and Entertainment

Music

“WDCB’s Jazz Wednesdays” From 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at Carlucci, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. No cover. (630) 512-0990, www.CarlucciRestaurant.com.

“The Nutcracker” Salt Creek Ballet, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29 and 30, Hinsdale Central High School, auditorium, corner of 55th and Grant streets. Guest performers are Gillian Murphy and Gennadi Sveliev from the American Ballet Theatre. Tickets for Saturday are $27.50 adults, $24.50 age 12 and under. Tickets for the Sugar Plum Party Benefit Performance on Sunday are $34.50 adults, $29. 50 age 12 and under. For tickets, call (630) 769-1199.

Acappellago concert Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $14 adults, $11 students and seniors. For tickets, call (708) 484-3797, Ext. 2.

“Holiday Magic” concert The Tower Chorale, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Hinsdale Union Church, 137 S. Garfield St. Features a variety of sacred and secular holiday music, including “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Special guests include the Highland Middle School Show Choir. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students. Tickets available at the door.

Holiday concert “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” Sweet Adelines chorus, Choral-Aires Chorus and the Brotherhood of Harmony Chorus, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Road. $18 adults, $15 seniors, children and groups. Tickets available at the door or in advance by contacting Connie Harr at ch1234@att.com.

Holiday chorale concert 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 139 E. First St., Hinsdale. Features the Hinsdale Chorale, the Hinsdale Chorale Orchestra and the Allegro Handbell Ensemble. Free-will donation taken. For more information, visit www.hinsdalechorale.org.

Orchestra concert West Suburban Symphony Orchestra of Hinsdale, 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets. Annual “Songs of the Season” holiday concert. Tickets $19 at the door, with senior and youth discounts. For more information, call (630) 887-7464, www.westsubsymphony.org.

Youth Symphony concert Youth Symphony of DuPage, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, North Central College, Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Special guest artist is Grace Yang on violin. Free admission. Donations will be accepted. For more information, visit www.ysdp.org.

Chorus seeks new members The Choral-Aires, an award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, invites local women who like to sing, to attend a series of guest nights to prepare for the group’s Dec. 13 Christmas show, “Let There be Peace on Earth,” presented with the Brotherhood of Harmony Chorus. Guest nights are held from 7 to 10 p.m. each Monday, through Dec. 8, at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. Community members are invited to join the chorus during its practice. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387, www.choral-aires.org.

theater

“A Christmas Carol” 10 a.m. Nov. 28 to 30, Dec. 1 to 4, 6, 9 to 12, and 15 to 20; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17, Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. All ages. Dinner or breakfast buffet offered before performances on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 10, 17 and 20. Show only tickets are $9. For tickets, call (630) 530-0111.

Improv comedy Family Theater Series, “Xtreme Holiday MakeOver,” Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 28, New World Repertory Theater, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. All ages. Created by the actors and performed with help from the audience. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays. No shows at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14. $20 adults, $15 seniors and students, $12 matinees on Saturdays and Sundays; $10 children under 12. For tickets, call (630) 663-1489.

nature events

Wild Wednesday Walks Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. Register at (630) 850-8110.

FullersBird Fridays hikes Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Fridays, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. Adults only. Register at (630) 850-8110.

Nature workday Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 6, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. All ages, under 14 with an adult. For waiver requirements, call (630) 933-7681.

Geocaching adventure Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. Ages 5 and up, under 18 with an adult. $2 per person. For reservations, call (630) 850-8110.

“Going on a Gnome Hunt” 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 28, Morton Arboretum, Children’s Garden, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Children can search for gnomes hiding among the trees. Free, drop-in activity. (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

Miscellaneous

”Coffee and Crosswords” Drop-in program at the Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., will be offered the first and third Mondays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. The meeting room will be set up with puzzles, card and board games, coffee and treats. No registration necessary. For more information, call (630) 323-8188.

Lyric Opera lecture 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Indian Prairie Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. A member of the Lyric Opera Lecture Corps will speak on opera, “Madama Butterfly.” Free. Reservations required at (630) 887-8760, Ext. 239.

College program 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Indian Prairie Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Representatives from the College of DuPage will discuss how to get admitted, educational programs and services for adult learners age 23 and up, financial aid opportunities and career services. Drop-in program. Free. (630) 887-8760.

Christmas Walk performance 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave. The Occasional Singers vocal ensemble from The Union Church of Hinsdale will perform. The library will also be offering amnesty on all overdue fines on library materials and supplying materials to make a keepsake Christmas bookmark. Hot cider and cookies will be served. For more information, call (630) 323-8188.

Reading and booksigning 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Borders Books and Music, 1500 16th St., Oak Brook. Author is Philip Kunhardt III, “Looking for Lincoln.” (630) 574-0800.

“Parents Time Out” Clarendon Hills Park District, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Community Center, 315 Chicago Ave. Ages 3 to 8. Includes crafts, stories, snacks and games. $15 residents, $18 non-residents. Register at (630) 323-2626, www.clarendonhillsparkdistrict.org.

Polar Express trip Clarendon Hills Park District train ride to the Aurora Metra Station, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, from the Clarendon Hills Metra Station. All ages. Storyteller, hot chocolate and cookies on the train. Santa Claus will board train in Aurora for ride back to Clarendon Hills. $20 per person. Children one-year-old and younger are free. Tickets required at Community Center, 315 Chicago Ave. For more information, call (630) 323-2626.

Library silent auction Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library holding a holiday silent auction of fine used and rare books through Dec. 7. Selections of books are being offered in themed lots, which can be viewed in the library’s lobby display cases, 600 Oak Brook Road. Books include architecture, chefs, flowers, holidays, hunting, investing, lyric, quilts and others. Instructions for bidding and a full listing of the books offered can be viewed online at www.oak-brook.lib.il.us. Bids will be accepted at the library and by e-mail until 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Bidding is by a minimum of $1 increments. Bid status will be updated on the library’s Web site each week.

Preschool registration Clarendon Hills Park District’s Active Learners Preschool accepting registration for its fall 2009 program starting Dec. 1. Programs for 3-year-olds will meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Classes for 4-year-olds will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. All classes meet at the Community Center, 315 Chicago Ave. For more information, call Kathy Forzley, (630) 323-2626.

Clubs

Toastmasters Club No. 7446 Noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, McDonald’s Corp. Headquarters, 2111 McDonald Drive, Oak Brook. Call Alex Pronove, (630) 337-0597.

Hinsdale Embroiderers Guild 9 a.m. every first and third Monday, September through May, Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 Wolf Road. Call (630) 986-9480.

Darien Garden Club 6:30 p.m. every first Monday, Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road. Call Liza,  (630) 964-2614.

Hinsdale American Legion 7:30 p.m. every first Monday, Hinsdale Memorial Building, second floor, 19 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. Call George Hogrewe, (630) 323-4589.

Rotary Club of Downers Grove 12:15 p.m. Mondays. For meeting location, call Joe Kenny, (630) 334-2858.

Rotary Club of Darien 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Argonne National Laboratory Guest House, Cass Avenue, Darien. (630) 434-5075, www.darienrotaryclub.org.

Oak Brook Speakers Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:35 p.m. Tuesdays, FOCUS, 430 W. 22nd St., Lombard. Call Bob, (312) 401-8614. Oakbrookspeakers@cs.com.

Chorus of DuPage All-male barbershop chorus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville. Call Jerry Broz, (630) 964-3139.

Home and community education 11 a.m. every first Tuesday except August, Community Bank of Downers Grove, 1111 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Call Hilda Shultz, (630) 969-1867.

Downers Grove Lions Club Noon every first and third Tuesday, Emmett’s Ale House, 5200 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 964-5892.

Hinsdale Toastmasters 7:15 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St. Call Hugh Dunbar, (630) 789-2525, Ext. 238.

Woodland Aero Modelers 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Downers Grove VFW Century Post, 5101 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. (630) 852-5831, www.woodlandaeromodelers.org.

Kickstarters Toastmasters Club 6:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Panera Bread, 1400 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Call Bill, (630) 248-4099.

Darien Seniors Club Noon, every first Wednesday, The Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. Membership not limited to Darien residents. Dec. 3 entertainment will be the Hinsdale South High School Chorus. Members are asked to bring non-perishable foods to donate to the high school food drive. For more information, call Rosemary Dalfonso, (630) 910-0854.

American Legion Alexander Bradley Burns Post, 7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, American Legion Hall, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove. Bingo every Tuesday. Call Post Adjutant, (630) 968-9710., www.post80.org.

Darien Woman’s Club Salad supper, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Darien Swim and Racquet Club, 1001 Hinsbrook Ave. Wine tasting at 8 p.m. Call Veronica Dunford, (630) 915-8278.

Ladies Aid of the Bohemian Home 1 p.m. every first Wednesday, except July, Aug., Jan.,Tabor Hills Pavillion, 1327 Crystal Ave., Naperville. Board meeting, 11 a.m. $8 for noon lunch. To register for lunch, call Vlasta, (630) 322-8681.

WHBCD Kiwanis Breakfast Club For Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Darien, 8 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Holiday Inn-Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway. Call Dorothy Catinella, (630) 887-7737.

Downers Grove Kiwanis Club 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. Call Gloria Caracello, (630) 968-6300.

Walking club Contours Express, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 70 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Free. (630) 810-9777.

Leads Club of Oak Brook 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at DuPage Club, 1901 S. Meyers Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Call Jeff Wambold, (630) 573-8990, Ext. 304.

Naperville Networkers Business networking, 7:01 a.m. Thursdays, Big Apple Pancake House, 2799 Maple Ave., Lisle. Call Matt Ewald, (630) 678-1700.

Western Lights Chorus 7 p.m. Thursdays, Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, 201 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. Guests welcome. (773) 631-2466, www.westernlightschorus.com.

Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc. 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. Call Eve Dunn, (630) 852-0580.

Lodge Leads Organization Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce executives group, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Networking begins at 7 a.m. Call Keith Hoffman, (630) 306-5626.

AT&T Telecom Pioneers-Forest Life Member Club Christmas lunch, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Alta Villa Banquets, 430 N. Addison Road, Addison. Chinese auction will be held. $18. Call Lori Kallas, (630) 629-1633.

Golden “K” Kiwanis Club 10 a.m. Fridays at King-Bruwaert House, 6101 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge. All seniors welcome. Call Bonnie Kohout, (630) 323-2250.

Hinsdale Rotary Club 12:15 p.m. Fridays at Oaks Hotel and Conference Center, County Line and Frontage roads, Burr Ridge. (630) 654-8045, www.hinsdalerotary.org.

Salt Creek Civil War Round Table 8 p.m. every first Friday, September through June, Fairview Village, 200 Village Drive, Downers Grove. (630) 769-6182, www.saltcreekcwrt.org.

Support groups

Depression & Bipolar Support For adults only, 1 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Oak Rooms near the cafeteria, 39th Street and Highland Avenue, Downers Grove. $2 suggested donation. (630) 415-1480.

Nar-Anon Family Group “Stepping into Serenity,” support for family and friends who are close to someone with a drug addiction problem, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Linden Oaks Hospital, Room 105, 852 S. West St., Naperville. For more information, call the NarAnon Helpline at (312) 409-0598.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 6:30 p.m. Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 964-2043.

Lactation/breastfeeding support group 11 a.m. to noon, Mondays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. (630) 321-2296.

National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders of Glen Ellyn Eating disorder support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 751 Roosevelt Road, Building 7, Suite 115, Glen Ellyn. Bilingual services offered. For more information, call Dana Castellano, (312) 882-0494, www.anad.org.

Alzheimer’s support group 10:30 a.m. every first Tuesday, Oak Brook Healthcare Centre, 2013 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. (630) 495-0220.

New Mothers Support Group 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. To register, call Advocate’s Health Advisor at (800) 323-8622 and ask for class code 4B10.

Postpartum Depression Support Group 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $15. To register, call the Health Advisor, (800) 323-8622, www.advocatehealth.com.

Mended Hearts Inc. 7 p.m. every first Wednesday except July and August, Oak Rooms, Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove.

Al-Anon 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove. Participants should enter the rear of the church and go to Room B-6.

Postpartum support group 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. (630) 321-2296.

Al-Anon family groups “Courage to Change,” 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, Room 8, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Two Westmont chapters meet Thursdays, Park Federal Bank, 21 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont. Chapter 1748, 9 a.m. Call Lesa Hips, (630) 887-7725. Chapter 1855, 5:30 p.m. (630) 995-5036.

Overeaters Anonymous Newcomer/speaker meeting, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. Thursdays, St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 3910 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. (630) 653-8608.

Garden Foundation Domestic violence support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Call Michelle Roty, (630) 379-9427.

Depression and Bipolar Alliance Caregivers support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oak Rooms of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $2 donation suggested. (630) 415-1480.

Mental illness support group National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, North Pavilion, Community Education Room, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Free. Call Susan Piasecki, (630) 752-0066.

Reformers Unanimous Addiction program, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marquette Manor Baptist Church, 333 75th St., Downers Grove. Call Joel Dedic, (630) 800-6540.

Bereaved Parents USA West Suburban Chapter, 8 p.m. every first Friday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, First Street and Park Avenue, Hinsdale. For parents, siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child. Call Donna Corrigan, (630) 279-6148.

AA/Alanon 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, St. Andrews Church, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove. Call Bruce/Sharon, (630) 852-7142.

seminars/workshops

Menopause Healthy Exercise class 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. To register, call (630) 321-2296.

“Getting Through the Holidays” workshop 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Brown and Associates Counseling and Mediation, 102 S. Washington St., Hinsdale. $55. To register, call (630) 455-4655

Baby Care Basics for New Parents class 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. $30. To register, call (630) 321-2296.

“Go-Baby-Go” exercise class 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. Moms and babies exercise together. To register, call (630) 321-2296.

Healthy Bones Exercise class 5 p.m. Thursdays,  Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. To register, call (630) 321-2296.

Family Matters group classes Held on a weekly basis at Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Programming for families who are experiencing cancer in the family. To register, call Betsy Rubenstein at (630) 654-5118.

Cake decorating school Wilton School of Cake Decorating, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien, offers 50 courses throughout the year. Fees range from $75 to $950. (630) 985-6077, www.school.wilton.com.

fundraisers

“Mistletoe Medley” fundraiser Oak Brook Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society Auxiliary, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Includes gift boutique, luncheon, raffles and fashion show. Mistress of Ceremonies is Allison Rosati of NBC 5 News. Preview party, “Martini Medley,” at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, with a silent auction, appetizers, entertainment and raffle. Tickets for “Martini Medley” are $40; “Mistletoe Medley” are $80. For reservations, call Carolann Nemec, (630) 323-9487.

“Glad Rags” presentation StageCoach Theatre Arts, Western Suburbs, 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Zion Lutheran School, 125 S. Vine St., Hinsdale. Students will perform “Glad Rags,” by Veronica Bennett. Admission is free. Attendees asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or article of clothing for Toy Express charity. For more information, visit www.stagecoachschools.com.

“Trickster Tales and Magic” Darien Woman’s Club Charity Fund, Inc., 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Eisenhower Junior High School Commons, 1410 W. 75th St., Darien. Storyteller and entertainer, Joshua Stafford, will perform. All ages. Suggested viewing age is kindergarten to sixth grade. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $10 for adults and children ages 3 and over. Children age 2 and under are free. For tickets, call Erica, (847) 420-0624, or Anne, (847) 220-0486.

Interest groups

Blood drive Darien Blood Program, LifeSource Blood Center, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Lace School gym, 7414 Cass Ave., Darien. Members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Darien will host the drive. For more information, call Darien City Hall at (630) 852-5000.

St. Eulalia Elementary School reunion Class of 1971. Plans being made. If interested in attending, call Noreen Collins Kuenster, (708) 442-2628.

Harper High School 50th reunion Class of January and June 1959. Plans being made for summer of 2009. If interested in attending, call Cliff Gustafson, (815) 372-9937.

Bowen High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans St., Chicago. $110 per person, $195 per couple may be purchased by sending a check to Phyllis Volk, 250 E. Pearson St., Unit 906, Chicago, IL 60611, payable to Phyllis Volk and indicate Bowen Reunion in the memo section. For more information and “lost classmates” addresses, visit www.freewebs.com/bowen1969reunion, or call Brett Weiss at (630) 248-5405.

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1989. Plans being made. Looking for “lost classmates.” For more information or to register for the reunion, contact mortonwest89@gmail.com.

Downers Grove North High School 50th reunion Class of 1960. Plans being made for 2010. Send addresses to Rolfe Sick, 8003 Fairmont Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60516.

religion

Music conservatory Christ Church of Oak Brook hosts a music conservatory for students of all ages, preschool to adult. Openings in all areas of instruction for fall: voice, piano, flute, oboe, Suzuki and traditional violin, guitar and all brass instruments. All instructors go through an interview and background check process. For more information, call Susan Busch at (630) 321-3926, www.cc-ob.org.

Spirit Village 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st St. and York Road. Shopping for Christmas gifts. Petting zoo, lunch, baked goods. (630) 654-1882.

Service of Lessons and Carols 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st St. and York Road. (630) 654-1882.

Taize Service of Prayer and Communion 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st St. and York Road. (630) 654-1882.

Christmas concert Singing Men of Oak Brook, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st St. and York Road. Includes 30-piece Chicago Brass Band and the Heritage Singers. Tickets required. For ticket information, call (630) 654-1882.

Bach Advent Cantatas concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave. Members of the Chancel Choir of Union Church, members of the Salt Creek Sinfonietta and members of the Downers Grove Music Club, with soloists Ingrid Israel, Maggie Reberg, Marc Nicholson and additional choir members will perform. Free. Open to the public. (630) 323-4303.