Arts and Entertainment

Music

Orchestra auditions Chicagoland Pops Orchestra, Thursday, April 2, Springbrook Community Church, Highway 59 and 79th Street, Naperville. For musicians of advanced/intermediate levels. Schedule audition at (630) 551-4321.

Jazz concert Arts Center Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Freddy Cole, 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $30 adults, $28 seniors, $20 students. (630) 942-4000, www.atthemac.org.

Varied string ensemble Punch Brothers, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $36 adults, $34 seniors, $26 students. (630) 942-4000, www.atthemac.org.

Wheaton College Symphonic Band 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Edman Memorial Chapel, northeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets. $6, $4 students and seniors. (630) 752-5099.

DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble 3 p.m. Sunday, April 5, College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $4. (630) 942-4000, www.atthemac.org.

Live entertainment Karaoke, Mondays; DJ Ron and free salsa lessons, Tuesdays; Pop pianist Mike Brumfield Thursdays, Muldoon’s, 133 Front St., Wheaton. (630) 668-8866.

“WDCB Jazz Thursdays” 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Adelle’s, 1060 College Ave., Wheaton.

Open mic 9 p.m. to midnight, Thursdays, except last Thursday of the month, Brian’s Charhouse, 27W371 North Ave., West Chicago. Hosted by Debe Welch. Sound and drums provided. Call (630) 876-2000.

Theater

“The Boy Friend” Wheaton College’s Jukebox Theater, 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, April 2 to 4, Billy Graham Center, Barrows Auditorium, 500 College Ave. $3. (630) 752-5015.

“The Careless Husband” College of DuPage Stageworks, 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 3 to 12, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $12, $11 students and seniors. (630) 942-4000, www.atthemac.org.

“Fiction” Village Theatre Guild, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through April 11, northwest corner of Park Boulevard and Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. $18. (630) 469-8230, www.villagetheatreguild.com.

Art

Language-based works Mark Booth, through Saturday, April 11, College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. (630) 942-2321.

Chinese artist exhibit “Look Toward the Heavens: The Contemporary Biblical Art of He Qi,” through Tuesday, June 9, Wheaton College, Billy Graham Center Museum, 500 College Ave. Reception, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, April 16. (630) 752-5909, www.billygrahamcenter.org/museum.

Library

Book discussions “The Night Manager” by John Le Carre, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place. (630) 393-1171.

Drop-in storytimes Through April 29, Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place. Family storytimes meet at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Includes stories, rhymes, movement games, songs and fingerplays. Registration not required. (630) 393-1171.

Miscellaneous

Dennis Hastert lecture “Legislating in a Globalized Environment: Preserving and Promoting Competitiveness,” 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Wheaton College, Blanchard Hall, Room 339, 501 College Ave. (630) 752-5975.

“Lincoln as a War Leader” DuPage Lincoln Bicentennial Coalition, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St. $3. (630) 469-1867.

Humanities and history lecture “Paper Money: A Sixteenth-Century Townsman Writes His World” with Matthew Lundin, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Wheaton College, Memorial Student Center, Room 302, 501 College Ave. (630) 752-5130.

Children’s museum programs hiSTORY Hour, ages 3 to 5, 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays through April 23, West Chicago City Museum, 132 Main St. (630) 231-3376, www.westchicago.org.

Friday fish fry Knights of Columbus, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, St. John the Baptist Church, 0S233 Church St., Winfield.

Sensory-friendly film “Monsters vs. Aliens,” 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, AMC Cantera 30, 28250 Diehl Road, Warrenville. Sponsored by Autism Society of America.

Jurisprudence lecture “God’s Law and Our Law: The Kingdom of Heaven in American Law,” 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, Wheaton College, Blanchard Hall, Room 339, 501 College Ave. (630) 752-5129.

Author lecture “A Christian Response to the New Atheism” with Dinesh D’Souza, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, Wheaton College, Edman Memorial Chapel, northeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets. (630) 752-5904.

Lincoln in song Glen Ellyn Women’s Club, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane St. Bring donation of new clothing, nonperishable food or cleaning supply for People’s Resource Center. Register with Carol Miller, (630) 469-7046.

Faculty/student dance show College of DuPage, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $4. (630) 942-4000, www.atthemac.org.

Dancing in Naperville Swing lessons, 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Salsa lessons, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Frankie’s Blue Room, 16 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 416-4898.

Lincoln and the press lecture 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Wheaton College, Blanchard Hall, Room 339, 501 College Ave. (630) 752-5130.

After Hours Film Society “The Class,” 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $5 members, $9 nonmembers. (630) 534-4528, www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

Preschool registration 2009-10 school year, Prairie Path Preschool, St. Matthew Church, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. There is a Monday, Wednesday and Friday four- and five-year-old class and a 3-year-old class. School also offers Enrichment Series sessions during the school year, including seasonal Discovery and Drama programs. For more information, call Judy Dane, director, at (630) 665-1872.

Clubs

630 Singles 8:30 p.m. every first Friday, Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. (630) 585-4127, www.630singles.org.

Knights in the Morning Chess group, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Theosophical Society, Olcott Library, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. All levels welcome. Call (630) 668-1571, Ext. 304.

Glen Ellyn Runners Fun run for all abilities, 8 a.m. Sundays, Prairie Path Park, between Park Boulevard and Forest Avenue, south of the railroad tracks, Glen Ellyn. (630) 289-8634, www.glenellynrunners.org.

Leisure Riders Bicycling group, 8:35 a.m. Sundays, various locations in Kane and DuPage counties. (630) 587-6468, leisureriders@hotmail.com.

Wayne Art League 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays in the parish hall of Little Home Church by the Wayside, 32W128 Army Trail Road, Wayne. (630) 232-7638 or (630) 377-7705.

North Suburban Carvers 6 to 9 p.m. every first and third Monday, Bensenville Park District Center, 1000 W. Wood St. Call John Susin, (630) 629-0044.

F-Stop Camera Club 7 p.m. every first and third Monday, Oak Brook Family Recreation Center, arts and crafts room, 1454 Forest Gate. Call Ron at (630) 833-8396, or Les at (630) 833-7371.

Wheaton Toastmasters 7 p.m. every first and third Monday, St. Matthew United Church, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. Call Kristen Gehrig, (630) 981-1833, or Dan Storrer, (630) 653-5678.

Elmhurst Business Builders 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, The Elmhurst Restaurant, 441 W. Lake St. Contact Mark Entwistle, (630) 707-3646.

Wheaton Lions Club Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Masonic Building, 120 W. Wesley St., Wheaton. Call Jim Ellingson, membership chairman, (630) 665-9471, www.wheatonlions.org.

DuPage Rivers Fly Tyers 7 p.m. Tuesdays, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. www.dupageriversflytyers.org.

Laughing Club 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Beacon Hill Retirement Community, 2400 S. Finley Road, Lombard. (630) 691-4007.

Bingo 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Tioga VFW Post 2149, 510 Georgetown Square, Wood Dale. (630) 766-0334.

Glen Ellyn Lions Club Social, 6:30 p.m., dinner, 7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday, Barone's Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. RSVP to (630) 455-8350. www.glenellynlions.org.

Women in Career Transition Women’s career management, 7 p.m. every first Tuesday, Illinois Institute of Technology, Rice Lake Campus, 210 East Loop Road, Wheaton. Free. Preregister by e-mail to events@myworkforceministry.com.

Wheaton Woman’s Department Club 9:30 a.m. every first Tuesday, St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 101 W. Loop Road, Wheaton. Call Ellen Rezabeck, (630) 668-7698.

Glen Ellyn Newcomers Club Welcoming social, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. For information, call (630) 225-5094 or visit www.glenellynnewcomers.org.

Central DuPage Kiwanis Club Noon Wednesdays, Barone’s Restaurant, 475 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Marj Cole, (630) 469-3668, Phil Hartweg, (630) 469-8166.

Wheaton Rotary Club 12:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Call Cheryl Cross, (630) 588-1987.

Windy City Harmonica Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, 235 S. Kenilworth Ave., Elmhurst. Call Dirk Zaagman, (630) 833-2333.

Glen Ellyn Kiwanis Club Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Danby’s Station Cafe, 750 E. Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. Call Doug Ward, (630) 790-1342, or Bob Carlson, (630) 469-9091.

Mysteries at Lunch Adult book group, 12:15 p.m. every second Wednesday, Winfield Public Library, 0S291 Winfield Road.

Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn Noon, Thursdays. For location and current meeting information, call Paul Keenon, president, (630) 665-5668, www.glenellynrotary.org.

Children’s story time 11 a.m. Thursdays, Borders Books and Music, 101 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton. (630) 871-9595.

Leading Ladies Networking/leads group, 8 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Monarch Landing, northeast corner of Ferry Road and Route 59, Warrenville. Call Grace Baldacci, (630) 548-4412.

YMCA Men and Women’s Club 7 p.m. every second Thursday, October to June, B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn. YMCA membership is not required. (630) 629-0223.

Mystery Loves Company Book discussion group, 8 p.m. every second Thursday, Barnes and Noble book store, 351 Town Square, Wheaton. (630) 653-2122.

State Music Teachers Association West Suburban Chapter, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 9, Trinity Episcopal Church, West and Wesley streets, Wheaton. Topic is presenting contemporary music to students.

Men and Women’s Service Club 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Drive, Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-6486, www.brryallymca.org/ymenandwomenclub

AT&T Telecom Pioneers Forest Life Member Club, Thursday, April 9, Angelo’s Ristorante and Banquets, 274 N. York Road, Elmhurst. Call Lori Kallas, (630) 629-1633.

Senior men’s golf league Seeking members, weekly play and special events. Contact Bob Finkel, (630) 858-2058, lobo951@sbcglobal.net.

Arrowhead Birdies Women’s Golf League Tuesday mornings, May 12 to Sept. 15, Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. Looking for members. Call Mary Hazen, (630) 682-4984.

Support groups

Gam-Anon Gambling addiction support group, 8 p.m. Saturdays, Dieke Room at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, 200 Berteau Ave. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.org.

Narcotics Anonymous Support group, 6:30 p.m. every Saturday; and 7 p.m. every Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Sexaholics Anonymous Support group, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Cocaine Anonymous Support group, 8:30 p.m. Sundays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Overeaters Anonymous 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 2S511 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. Call Margaret, (630) 719-1625.

Emotions Anonymous 10 a.m. Mondays, St. Barnabas Church, 22W415 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. (708) 383-0200.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous 7 p.m. Mondays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 3S460 Curtiss St., Warrenville. (586) 219-1867, www.foodaddicts.org.

Caregivers support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first and third Monday, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, 222 E. Willow Ave., Wheaton. Call Mimi Williams, (630) 833-1353.

Bariatric support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first Monday, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room A, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Al-Anon Support group, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 220-6200.

Eating disorder support group National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders of Glen Ellyn, 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.

Stroke support group 4:15 p.m. every first Tuesday, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Betty Gunterman, (630) 932-7135.

Parkinson’s support group For caregivers, 10 a.m. every first Tuesday, The Meadows of Glen Ellyn, 60 North Nicoll Way, Glen Ellyn. (630) 446-1527.

Brain injury support group For teens and young adults, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, 26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Call Amy Grant, (630) 909-6154.

Postpartum depression support group 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Conference Room B, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Seizure and Epilepsy support group 7 to 9 p.m. every second Wednesday, Central DuPage Hospital, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 289-5577.

Overeaters Anonymous 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. Call Kim, (630) 858-6295.

Al-Ateen Support group, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Families Anonymous Support group, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Eating disorder support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Roosevelt Glen Corporate Center, 751 Roosevelt Road, Building 7, Suite 115, Glen Ellyn. (630) 800-5913.

Living with Loss Support group, 2 p.m. every second Thursday, The Meadows of Glen Ellyn , 60 N. Nicoll Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call Maureen Dixon, (630) 446-1527.

Lupus support group 10 a.m. to noon every second Thursday, Central DuPage Hospital, Danada medical offices, 7 Blanchard Circle, Suite 102, Wheaton.

Workshops/seminars

Theosophical program “Painting with Spirit: The Creative Process at Work,” 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2; “Soul Visioning,” 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Theosophical Society, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. $7 members, $9 guests. Register at (630) 668-1571 Ext. 300.

Therapeutic touch workshop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Theosophical Society, 1926 N. Main St., Wheaton. $50 members, $65 guests, $20 nursing students. Register at (630) 668-1571 Ext. 300.

Forest prescription burn program 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road, east of Herrick Road, Wheaton. Register at (630) 933-7248.

Women’s classes “Women Who Wonder Why,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. Discussion of concerns and issues important to women. $25 per session. Pre-class consultation, $13. Register at (630) 231-7166.

Lung cancer treatment lecture Dinner with the Doc, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, the Abbington, 3S002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn. Blood pressure screenings, 5:30 p.m. Free. Register at (630) 933-4234.

Entry way organizing class Jamie Martin of Destination Organization, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Wheaton North High School, 701 W. Thomas St. $35. (630) 561-8018.

Volunteer answer session Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Danada Forest Preserve, Naperville Road, south of Butterfield Road, Wheaton. (630) 933-7681.

Teen anger class 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services office, 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago. Ten sessions, $25 per session. Register at (630) 231-7166.

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.

Community interest

Blood drive Heartland Blood Centers, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, St. Michael Catholic Church, 310 S. Wheaton Ave.

Fundraisers

Race to Reverse Alzheimer’s Association, 7:30 a.m. Sunday, April 19, Lombard Commons, South Fairfield Avenue and East Maple Street. RaceToReverse5K.kintera.org/2009.

Traditions in Excellence dinner College of DuPage culinary students, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Student Resource Center, Grand Ballroom, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $75. (630) 942-3663, www.traditionsinexcellence.com.

Special events

“Go Fly a Kite” event Attempting to set record for most kites aloft at same time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, Graf Park, Manchester Road, east of DuPage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton. Goal is more than 967 kites. Part of Wheaton Sesquicentennial Celebration. www.wheaton.il.us/150.

Reunions

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.

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.

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.

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 South Class of 1989 Friday to Sunday, Sept. 18 to 20. For details of events, visit www.downerssouth1989.myevent.com.

Lyons Township High School 50th Reunion Class of 1959, Oct. 9 to 11. Searching for lost members. Mail to Barbara Hamilton, 10 Kyle Court, Willowbrook, IL, 60527, or judylths59@comcast.net.

Religion

Adult Bible study 7 p.m. Thursdays, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, lower level, 799 Roosevelt Road, Bldg. 4, Glen Ellyn. (630) 790-9663, www.goodshepherdglenellyn.org.

Sermon series/book groups “The Shack,” book discussion, 9:30 a.m. Fridays; sermon series, 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sundays through April 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, Warrenville Road and Curtis Avenue, Warrenville. (630) 393-9104.

Egg hunt Grades 2 to 5, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, Community Fellowship Church, 28W240 North Ave., West Chicago. (630) 562-9194, www.commfell.org.

Easter egg hunt 2 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 0S501 Summit Drive, Winfield. (630) 665-5110.

Adult forum People sharing recent experiences in Holy Land and Haiti, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 5, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. (630) 668-5953, www.stpaulwheaton.org.

Palm Sunday brunch Following 10 a.m. service, Sunday, April 5, Hope Presbyterian Church, 1771 S. Wiesbrook Road, Wheaton. Register at (630) 668-7750.

Prayer meeting Noon Wednesdays, Southminster Presbyterian Church, 680 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-9149, www.southminsterpc.org.

Lent schedule Supper, 6 p.m., service, 7 p.m. Wednesdays during Lent, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 0S501 Summit Drive, Winfield. (630) 665-5110.

Holy week services 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, April 9 and 10; 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 12, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 0S501 Summit Drive, Winfield. Easter breakfast, 8 a.m. (630) 665-5110.

Easter egg hunt 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Cornerstone Christian Church, 312 Geneva Road, Glen Ellyn. Infants to fifth grade. www.cornerstonedupage.com.

Easter party 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Southminster Presbyterian Church, 680 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-9149, www.southminsterpc.org.

Easter egg hunt Hosted by St. Matthew United Church of Christ, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, More property backyard, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. Ages 1 to 8. (630) 665-1236, www.stmatthew-ucc.org.

Parent’s Day Out Applications for fall session, First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn, 424 Forest Ave. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, following District 41 calendar. $50 application fee, $25 per day. (630) 942-0226.