Arts and Entertainment

Music

“Hansel and Gretel” The Degas Ballet Society, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Lockport High School East Campus, auditorium, 1333 E. Seventh St. All ages. $15 adults, $10 children. For tickets, call (708) 301-8181.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, North Central College, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. For tickets, call (630) 637-7469.

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

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.


Choral Invitational Festival North Central College, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. For tickets, call (630) 637-7469.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, North Central College, Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. For tickets, call (630) 637-7469.

Art

Scott Harding and student work from Waubonsee Community College exhibit Paramount Theatre, Art Gallery, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Featured artists are Scott Harding and students from Waubonsee Community College. For more information, call Melissa Mercado at (630) 723-2485.

Photography exhibit "The Power of Music: Photographic Portraits of Americans and their Musical Instruments, 1860-1915," through Dec. 14, Naper Settlement, Heritage Gallery, 523 S. Webster St. Photographer is musician and historian Mark Gardner. www.napersettlement.museum.

Spanish photo exhibit “The Lure of Language: A Personal Portrait of Mexico, Spain and Costa Rica,” through Dec. 23, Aurora University, Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures at Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Features photographer Denise Hatcher. (630) 844-7843.

“Root and Shadow” exhibit Nov. 11 through Jan. 2, Aurora University, Dunham Hall, Schingoethe Gallery, 1400 Marseillaise Place. Features Christian Arrecis, Myongbeom Kim and Kim Strom. Reception Nov. 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more informtion, call (630) 844-7843.

theater

“City of Angels” Theatre-on-the-Hill, weekends, Nov. 7 to 23, Bolingbrook Performing Arts stage, 375 W. Briarcliff Ave. Performance times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. $15 adults, $12 students and seniors. For tickets, visit www.tothbolingbrook.com.

“Nunsense” 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Starring Sally Struthers from “All in the Family.” $50.50, $45.50 and $35.50. For tickets, call (630) 896-6666.

“Seussical Jr” Christian Youth Theater, Nov. 13 to 16, Oswego East High School, Performing Arts Center, 1525 Harvey Road. Performance times are 9:30 and 11:45 a.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 6 p.m Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 to $11 in advance; $10 to $13 at the door. For tickets, call (847) 516-2298, www.cytchicago.org.

Comedy of Frank Caliendo 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $65.50, $55.50 and $45.50. For tickets, call (630) 896-6666.

Miscellaneous

Nature workday Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 15, Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, north side of 83rd St., one-half mile west of Book Road, Naperville. All ages, under 14 with adult. Help out by clearing invasive plants or planting seed. For waiver requirements, call (630) 933-7681.

Create Your Own Brownie or Junior Doll Naperville Park District, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Craft Room 205, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Ages 6 to 11. Each girl will stuff a doll of her choice and design a birth certificate. Make a special dress and piece of jewelry. $40 residents, $60 non-residents. Register at (630) 848-5000.

“First Ladies” 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Jenny Riddle will present a one-woman show dramatizing the personal lives of three First Ladies: Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt and Jackie Kennedy. Advance tickets are $6 adults, $5 students and Heritage Society members. Tickets at the door are $7 adults, $6 students. For tickets, call (630) 420-6010.

WBackpack DuPage Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Greene Road, one-third mile north of 75th St., Naperville. Learn about backpacking gear and safety tips and take a guided hike through the preserve. Equipment provided. Ages 8 and up; under 18 with adult. $10 per person. Reservations required at (630) 574-7700.


Finding Marine Fossils Naperville Park District, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Craft Room 205, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Ages 10 to 12. Overview of fossils and how to identify them. $44 residents, $66 non-residents. Register at (630) 848-5000.

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Clubs

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.

Ducky 56ers 7 p.m. every second Tuesday except June, July and August, Just Ducky, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien. For collectors of Department 56 villages. (630) 968-3715.

Woodridge VFW Post 1578 7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Woodridge Police Department Training Room, 1 Plaza Drive, Woodridge. (630) 910-1578.

Lisle Jaycees 7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Bono’s, 2029 Ogden Ave., Lisle. Contact Dan Kelsch, cmeskelsch@aol.com, www.lislejaycees.org.

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

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

Platinum Toastmasters of Lisle 7:30 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Lisle Fire Station Training Room, 1005 School St. Call (630) 967-4653, info@platinum.freetoasthost.org.

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Bolingbrook group, 7:30 p.m. every second Wednesday, September to May, Fire Station No. 4, 1111 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. (630) 256-0536, www.bolingbrooknewcomers.org.

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

Fox Valley Genealogical Society 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Robert Girardi, member of the Salt Creek Civil War Roundtable, will speak on “General Impressions of the Civil War.” For more information, visit www.rootsweb.com.

La Leche League Breast-feeding group of Joliet-Bolingbrook, 10 to 11 a.m. every second Thursday, IKEA Bolingbrook conference room, 750 E. Boughton Road. Call Miena, (630) 833-0774, Tara, (815) 467-7323, or Tracey, (815) 254-1489.

Woodridge Toastmasters Club 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday, Woodridge Resource Center, 8274 Janes Ave.. Call Tracy Hodge, (630) 357-3278.


Support groups

NarAnon 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 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.

Caregivers support group 2 p.m. every second Monday, Westbury Care Center, 1800 Robin Lane, Lisle. (800) 272-3900.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Managing Multiples 9:30 to 11 a.m. every second Friday, 27555 Bulger Court, Naperville. (630) 527-5369.

seminars/classes

Early childhood workshop Bolingbrook Park District, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Bolingbrook High School. Presented by Lisa Murphy, “Ooey Gooey Lady.” Discusses children’s learning patterns and how to maximize their potential. For educators and administrators, parents of children ages birth to 8 and family daycare providers. $49. To register, call (630) 739-1700.

“Jewish Americans and Israel” lecture Aurora Jewish Welfare Fund, 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Temple B’nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn, Aurora. Presentation by John Peskind of Batavia, a senior at Batavia High School. He will discuss why young Jewis Americans should care about Israel. Free. For more information, call (630) 892-2450.

First time homebuyers workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Pioneer Club, 27W130 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream. Information on how to purchase a foreclosure. Local attorney, lender, home inspector and real estate agent discuss how to buy the best home at the lowest cost. Reservations required at (888) 413-9152, Ext. 32.

Managing stress workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 12, 19 and Dec. 3, Kendall College, Wood Mode Auditorium, fifth floor, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago. Topics include managing life, budgeting your money, protecting your savings and safeguarding your career. Free. For more information or reservations, visit www.discoverkendallcollege.com/workshops.

Holiday baking classes King Arthur Flour Co., Inc., Wednesday, Nov. 12, Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive. Two classes: sweet and savory yeast breads at noon and festive cookies and pies at 7 p.m. Free. For more information, call (800) 827-6836.

fundraisers

“Uncork a Cure” fundraiser Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Saturday, Nov. 8 in Naperville. Includes wine tasting, food, auctions and entertainment. Regular tickets are $100. VIP tickets are $150 and include an extra hour of premium wine tasting and food, exclusive time with master sommelier, Arthur Black, and a gift bag. For more information and tickets, call (312) 236-4491.

Holiday craft show Bolingbrook Park District, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Drive. Handmade items and bakery by the Joliet-Bolingbrook Special Recreation Association. For more information, call (630) 739-0272.

Culinary fundraiser Two Brothers Brewery and Whole Foods present culinary event to benefit Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at Whole Foods, 2607 W. 75th St., Naperville. Chef Tommy Michel of Two Brothers Brewery and Tap House, Warrenville, will prepare a tapas-style dinner. Guests will sample and discuss how to pair beers with food. Tickets are $45 and available only at Whole Foods. For more information, call (630) 681-0962.

Poker night benefit Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Omega Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 4 South 40, Route 59, Naperville. Amateurs and skilled games of Texas Hold ‘Em. Cash prizes. Presented by Chicago Charitable Games. Age 18 and up, valid ID required upon entrance. No registration fee; players pay only for games they participate in. For more information or to sign-up, call (888) 715-4837.

Barbershop cabaret The Chorus of DuPage, 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Cash bar and buffet. Entertainment includes barbershop chorus concert and a special appearance by Vocal Menu, the 2004 Illinois Novice Quartet Champion and 2007 Illinois District Quartet Finalist. $20. For reservations, call (630) 968-0821.

Gail Caldwell cancer fundraiser 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Stillwater Restaurant and Wine Bar, 5141 Main St., Downers Grove. Buffet, cash bar, entertainment, silent auction. $30. Mail check payable to Gail M. Caldwell Cancer Fund, 22W581 Arbor Lane, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Include name of attendees, addresses and phone number. Attendees will receive a telephone confirmation that they are on the guest list. Donations of silent auction items needed. To make arrangements, call (630) 271-3041. For more information, call (630) 790-9395.

Pie auction fundraiser Senior Services Associates, 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Asbury Gardens, 210 Airport Road, North Aurora. Pies of all kinds will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Unlimited wine and appetizers will be served. $5 admission fee. For tickets, call (630) 897-4035.

Luncheon and fashion show fundraiser “Let It Snow, Let It Snow,” Lisle-Naperville Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 22, Hilton Hotel, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for shopping in the “Sugar Plum Shops,” made up of a variety of crafters with jewelry, purses, clothing, candy, music boxes and books. Tickets are available from any member of the chapter, or by calling Marva Maxwell, (630) 964-4692.

Brandon T. Bringas benefit dinner 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th St., Naperville. Dinner, silent auction, talent show. Proceeds support the Brandon T. Bringas Memorial Fund. Spaghetti dinner, dessert table, raffle to win a Chevy HHR. $5. For more information or to volunteer, call Tammy Thomas at (630) 470-9678 or Michelle Bringas at (815) 761-9793.

special events

Veterans Day dinner dance Woodridge Veterans of Foreign Wars, 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, St. Scholastica parish center, 7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge. Raffles and auctions. Hosted by WCCQ Radio’s Rich Renik. $25 includes dinner, dancing and open bar. For tickets, call Mike at (630) 910-3481.

Open house 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Next Generation Equestrain Center, Inc., 23700 W. 119th St., Plainfield. Horse-related activities. Includes tour of horse facility, refreshments and free raffle drawings. For more information, call (312) 316-2219.

“Mentalism Show of Jym Elders” 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Omega Restaurant and Banquets, 4S40 Route 59, Naperville. Performer is Jym Elders, “The Crowned Prince of the Mystic World.” For more information and reservations, call (630) 836-9999.

“Meet the Munchkins” event Saturday to Monday, Nov. 8 to 10, Hollywood Boulevard Cinema, 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge. Jerry Maren, author of “Short and Sweet: The Life and Times of the Lollipop Munchink,” will autograph his books. Other “Munchkins,” Margaret Pellegrini and Karl Slover will appear. Screenings of “The Wizard of Oz” will take place in the theater’s Oz-themed auditorium. For more information, times and tickets, call (630) 427-1880, www.atriptothemovies.com.

Salute to Veterans event “Living History Sunday,” noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego. World War II Reenactment, displays inside and outside the museum. Special exhibit of military artifacts. Admission is free; donations appreciated. For more information, call (630) 554-2999.

Open house 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Joliet TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 1515 Riverboat Center Drive, Joliet. Grand opening party includes tours, refreshments, drinks and prizes. (815) 741-2400.

Interest groups

Christmas decorations contest Forest City, owner of The Promenade Bolingbrook, sponsoring a competition seeking the best multi-media home holiday displays with lights syncopated to music. Grand prize is a weekend trip for two to downtown Chicago to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert. Contest runs through Dec. 12 and winners will be announced on Dec. 22. Entries must be digitally-recorded images of the participant’s home light display uploaded to www.symphonyinlights.com. Judges will visit each home prior to judging. Visit www.symphonyinlights.com for contest rules and requirements.


religion

Crafters wanted Crafters needed for craft show on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville. Booth spaces available. For application, call Joanne at (630) 355-1708.

Pancake breakfast and holiday goods 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Fourth Street United Methodist Church, 551 S. Fourth St., Aurora. Includes cookie walk, gift baskets, holiday ornaments, homemade candy sale, silent auction and white elephant gift table.

Singles event Cache Connections in partnership with WMBI Radio, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Calvary Church, 9S200 State Route 59, Naperville. For all adult Christian singles. Michelle Strombeck of WMBI will speak on singles and community. GroupLink activity based on the book, “The Singlehood Phenomenon” by Drs. Tom and Bev Rodgers. Refreshments and door prizes. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. $10 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, visit www.iTickets.com.