Concert pianist Robert Vanderschaaf and Matthew Agnew, principal cellist with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, will provide classical interludes between three courses at Niche restaurant in Geneva, kicking off a series of special events.

“(Vanderschaaf and Agnew) are wonderful musicians,” said Larry Dieffenbach of Geneva, who coordinates the concert series.

The duo’s program will open with the “Suite Populaire Espagnole” by Manuel de Falla.

“They are lighter-hearted pieces,” said Vanderschaaf, noting the piano imitates the guitar.

He said the program also includes a sonata by Bach, the first movement of a sonata by Franck, the “Allegro Appassionato” of Saint-Saens, and a short work by Debussy.

Niche next hosts The Chef’s Collaborative Dinner benefiting the Geneva Green Market’s chef demonstrations. Niche Executive Chef Jeremy Lycan, Dave Nelson of Nosh, Kevin Bozis of The Spice House and Matt Lennert of Moveable Feast will join forces to prepare a six-course meal. Louis Kapscandy from Kapscandy Family Winery and Grand Cru Imports will team with Niche Sommelier Jody Richardson to do the wine pairing.

Savage’s talk will cap a three-course wine dinner Tuesday, Oct. 28. A nationally syndicated personal finance columnist, she is a regular television commentator on CNN, CNBC, PBS and NBC on issues related to investing and financial markets.

Niche events

• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14: The next Concert between Courses features artists on piano and cello. The all-inclusive price for concert and wine dinner is $100.

• Wednesday, Oct. 22, Chefs Collaborative Dinner.

• Tuesday, Oct. 28, television commentator and author Terry Savage will talk money and politics.

• October Jazz Nights will feature The Mary Hunt Duo from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 10 and 24.

Niche is at 14 S. Third St., Geneva. For reservations, call (630) 262-1000.