Arts and Entertainment

Music
 

Open mic 7 p.m. Sundays, Starbucks Coffee, 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge. Free.

Marshall Vente Duo 5 to 11 p.m. Mondays, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St., Naperville. (630) 305-0230, www.sullivansteakhouse.com.

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.

Jim Guter music Duos, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; Trio, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Timpano Martini Bar and Chophouse, 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 753-0985.

Weekly entertainment Live bands play Tuesdays through Sundays, 100 South Chop House, 100 S. York Road, Elmhurst. (630) 782-9091.

Live club music Dueling Pianos, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Michael Heaton, Fridays; DJ Vizza, 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Club Mamalu, 10 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 416-3310.

Music and games Live music, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; family game nights, 6 p.m. Fridays, La Spiaza Coffee House/Cafe, 114 N. Main St., Wheaton.

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

Youth strings auditions Fox Valley Youth Strings holding auditions for new ensemble designed to provide the first orchestral experience for young string musicians. Students should be playing at a level equal to Suzuki mid-book 2. Auditions are scheduled by appointment at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018, www.fvyso.org.

Orchestra auditions Fox Valley Youth Symphony holding auditions for its 2008/09 season. String, brass, woodwind and percussion musicians needed. Auditions are scheduled by appointment at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Jamie Palmer at (630) 879-8018, www.fvyso.org.

Orchestra auditions Senior Suburban Orchestra seeking musicians for 2008-09 season. Openings in oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, cello and double bass. For more information, call Lori Davis at (630) 530-2910.

Youth orchestra auditions West Suburban Youth Orchestra seeking middle and high school musicians for 2008-09 season. Auditions held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 350 E. Madison St., Lombard. $25 audition fee for new members. For more information or to schedule an audition, visit www.wsyo.org.

Art

Children’s photo contest winners exhibit “Picture This” photo contest theme of people, places and things, through August, Gallery 200, 200 Main St., West Chicago. (630) 293-9550, www.westchicago.org.

“Timeless IX” exhibit Kane County Forest Preserve District, through Sept. 28, Campbell House Gallery, Kirk Road, between Route 38 and Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. Senior artists in all media. Free. (630) 208-9567.

McMahon Family exhibit Through Sept. 17, Fermilab Art Gallery, Wilson Hall, Kirk Road at Pine St., Batavia. Three generations of nationally and internationally recognized Chicago art family exhibit paintings, drawings, sculptures, weavings, pumpkin carvings. (630) 840-6825.

Theater

“Pratfall of Civilization” The Second City, 8 p.m. Fridays, through Aug. 22, Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $38. For tickets, call (630) 584-6342.

Nature events

Open-air tram tour Daily through October, Morton Arboretum, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. $6 adults, $5 ages 3 to 17. Call (630) 968-0074 for times, www.mortonarb.org.

“Making the Cut” guided nature walk 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and weekends in August, Morton Arboretum, Godshalk Meadow, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Adults only. Learn which plants, shrub roses, grasses and shrubs grow in the arboretum. (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

“Busy Beavers” 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays in August, Morton Arboretum, Children’s Garden workshop, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Discover why beavers like trees and what they build with them. (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

Pioneer medicine tour Forest Preserve of DuPage County, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Monday, Aug. 22 to 25, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. Learn about at-home medical treatment and herbal cures in the late 19th century. Tours begin on the hour. (630) 876-5900.

“ArborReading” Storytime, 11 to 11:40 a.m. Fridays in August, Morton Arboretum Children’s Garden, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Story topic is “Water Wonders.” (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

Restoration workday Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 23, West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve, Industrial Drive, just south of Western Drive. Help clear invasive plants or planting seed. (630) 961-2041.

Theatre Hike 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays in August, Morton Arboretum, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Play is “Taming of the Shrew.” Participants hike through forest from scene to scene. $19 advance purchase; $22 day of show; $13 arboretum members. For tickets, call (630) 725-2066, www.mortonarb.org.

Children’s farm chores Forest Preserve District of DuPage, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 and Thursday, Aug. 28, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. On Monday, help with Mom’s chores; on Thursdays, Dads. (630) 876-5900.

Children’s story hour Forest Preserve District of DuPage, 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, Kline Creek Farm, County Farm Road, one-half mile south of North Ave., Winfield. Hear popular children’s stories of the 1890s. (630) 876-5900.

Introduction to archery Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, Blackwell Forest Preserve, Butterfield Road, one-fourth mile west of Winfield Road, Warrenville. Ages 6 and up; under 18 with an adult. Equipment provided. To register, call (630) 933-7248.


Miscellaneous

Film discussion group CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park District’s free film discussion group, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Movie is “Unforgiven.” For more information, call Erik, (708) 785-5014.

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.

Clubs

Fish and chicken buffet Fox River-Geneva American Legion War Veterans Post 75, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 22 S. Second St., Geneva. $9 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children 9 and younger. No reservations are necessary. (630) 232-2171.

Square dancing club Bachelor ’n’ Bachelorettes, 8 to 10:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday, Free Methodist Church, Third and Walnut streets, St. Charles. (630) 584-1343.

Pajama storytime 7 p.m. every fourth Friday, Barnes & Noble, 102 Commons Drive, Geneva. (630) 262-8568.

Fox Valley Mixers Square dance club, 8 to 10:30 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. (630) 584-1194.

Young Eagle Days Free flights for children 6 to 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Sunday, Aurora Municipal Airport, 43W636 US Route 30, Sugar Grove. Sponsored by Fox Valley Sport Aviation Association. (630) 466-4579.

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.

St. Charles Singles Club Dances, 7 to 11 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Monday. Lessons available at 6:30 p.m. Dressy/casual attire, no jeans. $6 members, $8 visitors. Contact George Thompson, (630) 231-6222.

Prairie Star Quilters 6:30 p.m. every fourth Monday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. Guests $5. Call Beth Hoffmann, (630) 844-1026, www.prairiestar.net.

Pottawatomie Garden Club Noon every fourth Monday, February through October, at a member’s home. (630) 584-3956, www.pottagardenclub.org.

Woodridge Rotary Club Noon Tuesdays, Seven Bridges Golf Club, Route 53, Woodridge. Call John Carey, (630) 960-5417, www.woodridgerotary.org.

Questioning Youth Center Social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth ages 16 to 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Naperville. For specific location, call (630) 415-2053.

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.

Prairie Star Quilters 9:30 a.m. every fourth Tuesday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. Guests $5. Call Beth Hoffman, (630) 844-1026, www.prairiestar.net.

Rotary Club of Lisle 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Lisle Hilton, 3003 Corporate West Drive. Contact gmiller@lislerotary.org.

DuPage Professional Women’s Network 11:15 a.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Rex’s Cork and Fork, 1317 E. Main St., St. Charles. Non-competitive business networking. Call Christie, (630) 336-3773.

Lisle Kiwanis Club 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hilton Lisle-Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. (630) 964-5282.

Rotary Club of West Chicago Noon, Wednesdays, Sandpiper Restaurant, 100 S. Neltnor Blvd.

Bingo for seniors 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles. Golden Diners lunch afterward, $2.75, if registered by 9 a.m. the day before. Call Pauli, (630) 377-2769.

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

Kane County Genealogical Society 7:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday, Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. (847) 697-1029.

Americans for Fair Taxation 7 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday, St. Charles City Hall, 2 E. Main St., St. Charles. Call Pete Malone, (630) 584-4548.

Support groups

Mothers First Support group for mothers of young children, 9:20 to 11 a.m. every second and fourth Friday, Christ Community Church, Randall and Bolcum roads, St. Charles. (630) 208-3999.

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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0910, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, call Barb, (630) 724-1209; Chapter 2265, 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays, (630) 969-2430; both at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St., Woodridge.

Breast cancer support group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every fourth Monday, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, 1803 W. State St., Geneva. Registration required. (630) 262-1111.

Tri-City Unemployment Group 6:30 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Monday, St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. (630) 631-1871, www.tricityug.org.

Special needs support group 6:30 to 8 p.m. every fourth Monday, Community Therapy Services, 40W310 LaFox Road Suite 1B, St. Charles. Register at (630) 444-0077.

Hearts of Hope Cocaine and heroin addiction support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second and fourth Monday, 13 S. Seventh St., lower level, Geneva. (630) 232-9210.

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

Share pregnancy and infant loss support 7 p.m. every fourth Monday, Charlestowne Convenient Care, 2900 Foxfield Road, St. Charles. Sponsored by Central DuPage Hospital. Free. (630) 933-4CDH.

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

Depression and bipolar support group 7 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Central DuPage Hospital, Behavioral Health Services, 27W350 High Lake Road, Winfield.

Caregivers support group 10 to 11:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday, Bethany Ministry Center, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. (630) 761-9750.

Overeaters Anonymous Noon Tuesdays, Evangelical Free Church, Room 3101, 1551 Hobson Road, Naperville. Call Peggy, (630) 369-1753.

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.

Teen-Parent Connection Support group for teens with or expecting children, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, DuPage Township Office, 241 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Contact Pam DiGioia, (630) 790-8433, Ext. 307, pamelad@teenparentconnection.org.

New Beginnings Support group for divorced, separated and widowed, 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Raphel’s Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville. www.newbeginnings-il.com.

Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 1313 N. Mill St., Naperville. www.acoa-chicagoland.org, debbiem6@aol.com.

Spouse loss support group 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sunrise Assisted Living, 960 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Call Inger Erickson, (708) 234-2850.

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.

Ostomy support group 7 to 8:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Central DuPage Hospital, 25 N. Winfield Road, Winfield. (630) 933-4234.

Grief support program “Journey to Wholeness,” 10 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Edward Hospital Education Center, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville. (630) 527-5056.

Gam-Anon Gambling problem support group, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle. (708) 802-0105, www.gam-anon.org.

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

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

Mothers First Support group for mothers of young children, 9:20 to 11 a.m. every second and fourth Thursday, Christ Community Church, Randall and Bolcum roads, St. Charles. (630) 208-3999.


Special events

Day Out with Thomas: The Great Discovery Tour 9 a.m. Aug. 23 and 24, Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. Tour with 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. $18 per person, ages 2 and up. Ticket includes one train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, unlimited rides on all other trains and streetcars, all entertainment and access to all museum exhibits. For tickets, visit www.ticketweb.com.

Fun fair 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, St. Irene School, 3S601 Warren Ave., Warrenville. All ages. Carnival games, laser tag, raffles, food, entertainment. Ticket cards $5, $10, $20, purchase at the fair. For more information, call (630) 393-9303.


Interest groups

Geneva Film Festival submissions Geneva Cultural Arts Commission accepting entries for its film festival on Nov. 8. Categories include feature length, short documentary, short film, animation, music videos and student film. Entry fees range from $10 to $45 depending on category. Submissions must be received by Sept. 15. To enter the competition, visit www.genevafilmfestival.org.

Dog Days of Summer photo exhibit Sponsored by Bark Busters dog training company, looking for most clever, most entertaining photos of dogs. Judges will select finalists and winners will be determined by real-time public vote online and announced on Sept. 23. Prizes awarded. Entries accepted through Sept. 1 include a digital image and brief description. For more information or to send a photo, visit www.BarkBusters.com.


York High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Cafe Amano, 105 S. York Road, Elmhurst. For more information or reservations, visit www.york83reunion.com.

Hinsdale South High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, 4 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Darienfest, Plainfield and Clarendon Hills roads. $10. For more information, email HinsSo78@aol.com.

L.J. Hauser Junior High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Scout Cabin, Fairbanks Road near Indian Gardens, Riverside. Catered pig roast spread and beverages provided. Children welcome. Suggested donation is $50 per adult to defray expenses. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1. For more information, call Andrew Gardner, (773) 732-8050, andrew.gardner@sbcglobal.net.

Gurrie Junior High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Kenny’s Pub, 917 W. 55th St., Countryside. Looking for classmates. Contact Karen Morfoot (Anderson), kmorfoot@marshallip.com.

Morton West High School reunion Classes 1970, ‘71 and ‘72, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook. $50 per person. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 1. For more information, call Rita Havlicek Bendana, (773) 775-1816, www.classmates.com.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Plans being made for fall 2008. Send current mail and e-mail addresses to mehs1983@hotmail.com; call Kim, (312) 664-5876; or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.


York High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, Marriott Oak Brook Hotel, 1401 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook. For more information, visit www.yorkhigh58.com.

Lyons Township 65th reunion Class of 1943, Friday to Sunday, Oct. 3 to 5, La Grange Country Club. Contact Midge Lott Abrams, (630) 416-7330.

Lyons Township High School 55th reunion Class of 1953, Friday, Oct. 3, tour of South Campus in the morning, luncheon at Hinsdale Golf Club, 140 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills. For more information, contact Nancy Holmes Sprague.

Lyons Township 10th reunion Class of 1998, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, One W. Grand Ave., Chicago. Register online with www.reunionteam.com. For information, contact Mike McNeily at mike.mcneily@edwardjones.com.

Lyons Township 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. 7 p.m. Friday, informal gathering at Via Bella Restaurant, 75 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Park Place of Countryside, 6240 Joliet Road. Send addresses to lths1978@live.com, www.lths.net and click on Alumni Association.

Lyons Township High School 42nd reunion Class of 1966, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Harry’s Sports Bar and Grille, 9901 W. 55th St., Countryside. For more information, call Ellen Houck Busch at (708) 354-5847.

Lyons Township High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Mixer on Friday and party on Saturday. For more information and contacts, call (815) 459-7068 or email jillk@mc.net.

Lyons Township High School 25th reunion Class of 1983, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. 7:30 p.m. Friday, La Grange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard Ave. Mixer, cash bar and appetizers. $30 per person. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Flagg Creek Golf Course Clubhouse, 6939 S. Wolf Road, Countryside. Cash bar and light dinner buffet. Casual attire. $20 per person. For more information, visit www.lths.net.

Morton West High School 20th reunion Class of 1988, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Harry Caray’s Restaurant, Westin Hotel, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. $100 per person, includes dinner buffet, open bar, music, gift, reunion booklet. Tickets required to enter. If interested, call Kathy at (440) 934-4043, or email mailing address to mortonwesths1988@yahoo.com.

Morton West High School 10th reunion Class of 1998, Saturday, Oct. 25, FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Buffet from 7 to 11 p.m.; DJ from 8 to 11 p.m. $40 per person, pay at the door. Price includes appetizer buffet, three drink tickets per person and free parking. Reservations by Oct. 11 to sltomcat@hotmail.com.

Religion

“Celebrate Recovery” program 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, Fox Valley Christian Church, 40W150 Main St., Batavia. Dinner and worship. (630) 208-8484, www.fvcc.com.

Summer sermon series 8:30 and 10:15 worship services,Trinity Lutheran Church, Warrenville Road and Curtis Ave., Warrenville. Theme is “Great Adventure Roadtrip,” with topics taken from famous roadside attractions. (630) 393-9104.

Crafters wanted St. Irene Council of Catholic Women seeking crafters for its fourth annual craft show, Saturday, Oct. 25, St. Irene Activities Center, 28W441 Warrenville Ave., Warrenville. Handmade items only. Thirty-six booths available. For more information or application, call Debi Rossi at (630) 393-1260.