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.

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.

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.

Musicians wanted DuPage Symphony Orchestra seeking musicians for its 2008-09 concert season. Openings in all string sections and in selected woodwind, brass and percussion sections. Auditions will be held by appointment. For more information or appointment, call Barbara Schubert at (773) 702-7628.

Chorus seeks new members The Choral-Aires, an award-winning Sweet Adelines Chorus, seeks new members and invites local women who like to sing, to attend chorus practices from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Road. For information, call Jane Toftey at (630) 665-8387.

Classical Symphony Orchestra auditions The Classical Symphony Orchestra of Chicago will hold auditions for its 2008-09 season on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Classical Symphony Hall, second floor, 218 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. To schedule an appointment, call (312) 341-1521.

Art

Gallery opening Artavo Galleries opening of its flagship art gallery, Design Pointe Center, Suite 122, Route 59 and Brookdale Road, Naperville. “ArtLease” program for those interested in future purchase of artwork. For more information on “ArtLease,” call (630) 922-5400.

"Connections" exhibit Through Oct. 9, The Gallery of Oesterle Library, North Central College, 320 E. School St., Naperville. Painting and sculpture by Sheila Ganch and Paula Kloczkowski Luberda. www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.

“Not For the Season” exhibit Through Nov. 6, Aurora University’s Dunham Gallery, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Oil paintings by Tyler Hennings, Monmouth college assistant professor of art. (630) 844-4924.

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.

Theater

"Night of the Living Dead: The Musical" 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 1, The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora. $15 adults, $12 students and seniors. For tickets, call (630) 897-9496.

Howie Mandel performance 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. For tickets, call (630) 896-6666.

“Forever Tango 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Ave. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. For tickets, call (630)896-6666.

“Sylvia” Oct. 3 to 5, Philip Lynch Theatre, Lewis University campus, Route 53, Romeoville. Performance times are 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. $10 adults, $9 seniors. Recommended for ages 16 and up. For tickets, call (815) 836-5500, www.lewisu.edu/plt.

“Late Nite Catechism” Through Nov. 2, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Performance times are 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. $27. For tickets, call (630) 896-6666, www.theparamounttheatre.com.

“My Three Angels” auditions 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Oct. 5 and 6, The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water St. Mall, Aurora. Men and women ranging in age from 18 to 60. For more information, call (630) 897-9496, www.riverfrontplayhouse.com.

Male gymnasts auditions “The Nutcracker,” 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Von Heidecke Ballet Studios, 1239 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville. Males age 10 to adult. For more information, call (630) 527-1052.

Actors audition Entertainment company now auditioning energetic, reliable young adults to appear at events now the throughout the holiday season. Must be able to pick up dance steps quickly and learn to operate life-size people puppets. Must be average in size, age 18 and up, and have a car. Salary; expenses reimbursed. For more information, call Sarah, (630) 325-3320, www.thosefunnylittlepeople.com.

Nature events

Nature workday Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 4, Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Naperville. All ages, under 14 with adult. Remove nonnative vegetation or collect and plant seed. For waiver requirements, call (630) 933-7681.

Ikebana exhibit 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5, Morton Arboretum, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Exhibit for Japanese Flower Arranging. www.mortonarb.org.

Book signing 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Morton Arboretum, Interstate 88 and Route 53, Lisle. Children’s book signing with Jeffrey Ebbeler. www.mortonarb.org.

Volunteers needed Morton Arboretum is seeking volunteers to work in the Children’s Garden weekdays and weekends, assisting visitors, making presentations or overseeing children’s activities. Age 21 and over. To volunteer, call Sally Kenaston, (630) 719-2443, www.mortonarb.org.

Open-air tram tour Daily April 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.

Library

Drop-in storytime Fountaindale Public Library District, Saturday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. in Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road; and at 2 p.m. in Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. Hear stories about cars. (815) 886-2030, (630) 759-2102, www.fountaindale.lib.il.us.

Anime Club Fountaindale Public Library District, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Bolingbrook library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road. Grades 6 to 12. Learn to draw anime/manga style. (630) 759-2102.

Preschool craft time Fountaindale Public Library District, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road. Ages 2 to 6, with adult. (815) 886-2030.

"Build It! LEGO" Fountaindale Public Library District, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Romeoville library, 201 Normantown Road. Grades kindergarten to fifth. Children can bring in their own DUPLO blocks or use the library's. (815) 886-2030,  www.fountaindale.lib.il.us.

Museum

Book signing 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Naper Settlement, Museum Store, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Author is Caryl Towsley Moy, “Naperville’s Genevieve: A Daughter’s Memoir.” (630) 420-6010.

Weed Ladies Fall Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 through Saturday, Oct. 11, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, Naper Settlement, Daniels House, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Features seasonal silk and dried arrangements. Free admission to sale. (630) 420-6010.

Miscellaneous

Movie screening and author interview 1 p.m. Sunday , Oct. 5, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Movie is “The Other Boleyn Girl.” Interview and book signing follows with author Philippa Gregory. $10. For tickets, call (630) 896-6666, www.theparamounttheatre.com.

Readings and booksignings 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Author is Caryl towsley Moy, “Naperville’s Genevieve;” 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, author is Susan Orlean, “Lazy Little Loafers;” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, author is Sarah Prineas, “The Magic Thief.” (630)355-2665.

Weekly themed storytimes 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.

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.

Bar trivia Myles Above Productions Inc., 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Spats Bar, 28331 Dodge St. Warrenville. Comedy show and interactive trivia questions. Prizes awarded. (630) 728-3813.

“Magic for Muggles” Naperville Park District, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, River Woods School, multipurpose room, Naperville. Hands-on magic trick workshop for “Harry Potter” fans. Ages 7 to 11. $26 residents, $39 non-residents. Register at (630) 848-5022, www.napervilleparks.org.

Intro to computer game design Naperville Park District, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 9 to 23, NTWLINK, Training Room, 1268 Chicago Ave., Naperville.  Ages 10 to 17. $172 residents, $202 non-residents. Register at (630) 848-5022, www.napervilleparks.org.

Clubs

Lisle Lions Club 7:30 p.m. every first Monday, Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, Lisle. Oct. 6 will feature a representative from the Lisle Park District to discuss the upcoming changes at the Park District. (630) 971-0976, lislelions1949@aol.com.

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

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.


Home and community education DuPage County Association, 10:30 a.m. every first Tuesday, Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, Lisle. Call Carolyn, (630) 964-6584.

DuPage Professional Women’s Network 11:15 a.m. every first and third Tuesday, City Club, 1163 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Call Christie, (630) 336-3773.

Woodridge Junior Women’s Club 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. meeting every first Tuesday, Village IV Clubhouse, 6955 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge. Contact Andrea Mitre, (630) 852-2052.

Woodridge Lions Club 7 p.m. every first Tuesday, Suparossa Restaurant, 6301 Purchase Drive, Woodridge. www.woodridgelions.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.

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.

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.

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

Caregivers support group 7 p.m. every first Tuesday, Sunrise Assisted Living, 960 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (800) 272-3900.

Married bi/gay men support 7 to 9 p.m. every first Tuesday, DuPage Unitarian Church of Naperville, 4S535 Old Naperville Road. Call Sheri, (630) 505-9408.

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

First time homebuyers workshop 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 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.

“Schemes, Scams and Flim-Flam” seminar 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, Lisle. Sponsored by the DuPage County Association for Home and Community Education. Guests and new members welcome. For more information, call Carolyn at (630) 964-6584.

Special events

Ultimate Tailgate Party 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Jewel-Osco, 1200 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Sponsored by Del Monte, presenting how to add fresh fruits and vegetables to a tailgate party. Food, contests, giveaways. www.fruits.com.

Interest groups

Crafters wanted Crafters needed for Santa’s Craft Shop held Nov. 15 at Kaneland High School in Maple Park. For more information or application, contact Kadie O’Connor at kd3627@hotmail.com.

Morton East High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village. Reception and cash bar followed by buffet dinner and dancing. $81 per person; $162 per couple. For more information, call Reunions Unlimited at (303) 694-1888.

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

Lyons Township High School 40th reunion Class of 1969, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Mixer on Friday at La Grange American Legion Hall, 900 S. La Grange Road, and party on Saturday at Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Road. 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.

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 20th reunion Class of 1988, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. Friday, welcome back gathering at Harry’s Sports Bar and Grille, 9901 W. 55th St., Countryside. Saturday, homecoming game, followed by dinner at Carriage Greens Country Club, Darien. For more information, contact Hollie Robertson at hollie_robertson@sbcglobal.net.

Wheaton-Warrenville High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18. Looking for “lost” classmates. For more information call Ellen Bintz Meuch at (630) 235-2150, www.classreport.org.

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.

Morton East High School 35th reunion Class of 1973, Saturday, Nov. 1, Holiday Inn, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. If interested in attending, call the high school at (708) 222-5700, or visit www.mortoneastclassof73.com.

Morton East High School 25th reunion Class of 1983. Saturday, Nov. 1, Maggiano’s, 1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville. Send current mail and e-mail addresses to mehs1983@hotmail.com; call Kim, (312) 664-5876; or visit http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion/.

Harrison Technical High School 50th reunion Class of 1958, Saturday, Nov. 8, Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 W. 47th St., McCook.  Call Steve Satek, (708) 246-1130, or Diane Thomas, (708) 749-7566.

York High School 30th reunion Class of 1978, Saturday, Nov. 8, Wyndham Drake Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook. For information, visit www.yorkhs1978.com. Send current contact information and pictures from the 1970s to yorkclassof1978@yahoo.com.


Religion

Cream of the Crop Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, St. Margaret Mary Parish Center, 1450 Green Trails Drive, Naperville. Include a Chinese raffle of hand-crafted items. Lunch available for purchase. Free admission. (630) 961-2169.

Choir concert 9 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Alleluial Lutheran Church, 4055 S. Book Road, Naperville. The African Children’s Choir will perform. Free. (630) 904-3311.

Francis Fest 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, St. Francis Assisi Parish, 1501 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Blessing of the animals at 1 p.m., followed by family activities including children’s games, petting zoo, bingo, raffles, karaoke, food and entertainment. (630) 759-7588.

Crafters wanted The Council of Catholic Women of St. Scholastica Parish, Woodridge, seeking crafters for fall holiday craft show Saturday, Oct. 4. Tables 6 to 8 feet or same size space available for $20 per table or two tables for $35. For more information or application, call Kathy at (630) 985-3197.