Cirque du Soleil brings ‘Quidam’ to Hoffman Estates

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Cirque du Soleil brings its ‘Quidam’ touring production to the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates for performances Wednesday through Feb. 12.

Updated: February 3, 2012 10:14PM

A bored young girl named Zoe slips into a magical world in Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam.” The spectacle, which has toured five contents since its 1996 debut, comes to the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., Hoffman Estates, for eight performances, Wednesday, Feb. 8-Sunday, Feb. 12.

Performer Adrienn Banhegyi said that Zoe “is on a very special journey. As she’s being neglected by her parents, she’s looking for adventure and fun in her life.”

Although the characters Zoe meets in Quidam are real, “they carry some magical feelings,” Banhegyi said. The cast includes 52 world-class acrobats, musicians and singers. There are breathtaking aerial performances and amazing balancing acts. Banhegyi is one of 20 cast members in a Skipping Ropes number.

Banhegyi said the lesson of the show is that, “We should take care of each other, not just pass by every day.”

Tickets are $35-$100.

Call (800) 732-7784 or visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam.

Three-D

Daddy Daughter Date Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, will be a great night for girls, ages 5-13, and their fathers. The event takes place at Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr., Buffalo Grove. There will be music, dancing and snacks. Cost is $10 per person for residents, $12 for nonresidents.

Call (847) 850-2100 or visit www.bgparkdistrict.org.

The big 4-0

Ela Area Public Library is throwing itself a 40th anniversary celebration, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Befitting its age, it will be a ’70s-themed event with music from that period plus a photo booth, kids’ activities, face painting and book characters. Free Culver’s sundaes will be served.

Call (847) 438-3433 or visit www.eapl.org.

A Hearty welcome

You and your children will get a kick out of making 1970s-style tissue paper heart door hangers at Twist It and Stick It, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. It’s part of the anniversary celebration.

Call (847) 438-3433 or visit www.eapl.org.

Tradition!

Kids ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult, will explore Valentine’s Day traditions at Small Discoveries — Be My Valentine, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda. They’ll also make a treat to take home. Cost is $6 per adult, $2.50 per child, free to children 3 and younger. Register by Feb. 7.

Call (847) 968-3321 or visit www.lcfpd.org.