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Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 1
Updated: November 6, 2012 11:59AM
STAGE
“Blithe Spirit”
Performed by TownSquare Players Nov. 2-18 at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Curtain at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Call (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.
“Dreamgirls”
The rags-to-riches story of a female 1960s Motown group plays through Nov. 4 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. $41-$49, with discounts available for students and seniors. Dinner and theatre tickets, $55, are available Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
“Les Liaisons Dangereuses”
Performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10 and 15-17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $10; $8 seniors. Call (847) 543-2567 or e-mail crich@clcillinois.edu.
“Into the Woods”
At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2-3 in the Vernon Hills High School auditoriumm 145 N. Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. $4. Call (847) 932-2283.
“The Marvelous Wonderettes”
Presented through Nov. 4 at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $28-$44. Visit www.metropolisarts.com or call (847) 577-2121.
“My One and Only”
Nov. 7-Dec. 31 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. $40-$48, with discounts available for students and seniors. Dinner and theatre tickets, $55, are available Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Call (847) 634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
“Our Town”
Presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8-10 at Lake Zurich High School’s Performing Arts Center, 300 Church St., Lake Zurich. $10; $8. E-mail boxoffice@lz95.org.
“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”
Presented by HOTT Productions — Helping Others Through Theatre Nov. 2-10 at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $20; $18 children and seniors. Call (847) 895-2828.
“The 39 Steps”
One of Broadway’s longest-running comedy thrillers, Alfred Hitchcok’s “The 39 Steps” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $25-$35; $24-$34 seniors; $15 teens. Visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or call (847) 543-2300.
CLASSICAL
Barrington Chapter Lyric Opera of Chicago
Presenting Russian pianist Irina Feoktistoza at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Seahorse Palace in Barrington. $20; $10 for students 18 and under. For reservations, call Margit Vogel, (847) 304-0422. Payment must be received by Nov. 5.
Chicago Choral Artists
Presenting “Reflections of the Spirit,” a concert of music focusing on spiritual elements of life, 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Southminster Presbyterian, 916 E. Central, Arlington Heights. $20; $15 seniors; $10 students. Call (708) 848-1762 or visit www.chicagochoralartists.org.
Chicago Master Singers
Performing with the Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. Program includes works by Beethoven, Vaughan Williams and Holst. $18-$48. Visit www.chicagomastersingers.org.
College of Lake County
19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Nov. 10, 7 p.m.: Mélodies Françaises, an evening of French music by Fauré, Debussy, Gounod, Hann, Massenet and others, performed by Susana Velasco, soprano, and Stephen Boi, piano, in Room D100. Free.
Early Music at the Byron Colby Barn
Located at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. All concerts are at 4 p.m. Sundays. $18 at the door; cash or check only. For information, call (847) 543-1202. Nov. 11: Ars Antigua with David Schrader.
ECC Concert Choir
“Choral Classics,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Elgin Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $9; $7 students and seniors. Call (847) 622-0300 or visit www.elgin.edu/arts.
Elgin Choral Union
“Fiesta Musical: Sacred Connections,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Elgin Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $22; $17 seniors; $14 students. Call (847) 622-0300 or visit www.elgin.edu/arts.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Performs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. The program includes Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite” and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” $28-$68. Call (847) 888-4000 or visit www.elginsymphony.org.
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Concert performances at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $25; $20 seniors; $14 students. Call (847) 622-0300 or visit http://tickets.elgin.edu.
Northwest Festival Orchestra
“A Russian Spectacular!”, 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Harper College’s J Building Theater, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. The program includes Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with guest soloist Alexander Zintchenko. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students. E-mail festorch.@aol.com or call (847) 392-9003.
Opera in Focus
Rolling Meadows Park District Park Central Facility, 3000 Central Road. Puppets performing scenes from popular operas at 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. $12, $11 for seniors, $7 for children under 12. Reservations required. (847) 818-3220, ext. 186, or www.operainfocus.com. Through Nov. 3: “A Halloween Spooktacular,” featuring selections from Gounod’s “Faust,” Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov” and Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.”
POP/FOLK/JAZZ
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com. Nov. 17, 8 p.m.: Australian Pink Floyd. Nov. 23, 8 p.m.: Leonard Cohen. $27.50-$250. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.: Multi-platinum rock bands Daughtry and 3 Doors Down, with P.O.D. $40, $50, $60.
Allstate Arena
6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. Nov. 29-30, 7:30 p.m.: The Who: Quadrophenia and More. $39.50, $59.50, $80.50, $129.50. Dec. 8, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.: Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents “The Lost Christmas Eve.” $30, $39, $49, $59, $69. April 6: Maroon 5 with special guests Neon Trees and Owl City.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
Buffalo Grove Symphonic and Jazz Bands present “Big Band Classics” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Tickets in advance are $10; $8 seniors and students, available at Buffalo Grove Village Hall. Tickets at the door are $12.
College of Lake County
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Nov. 2, 8 p.m.: Katie Armiger Trio (country). $20-$25; $19-$24 seniors; $15 teens. Nov. 5, 7 p.m. : The Midway Ramblers Cajun Band perform in Room C005. Free. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.: “Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project,” starring Mary Wilson of The Supremes. $27-$38; $26-$37 seniors; $15 teens.
Cubby Bear North
21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 541-4700. www.cubbynorth.com. Music at 10 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Nov. 2: Samadhi Vibe, $5. Nov. 3: Pat McCurdy, $6. Nov. 9: Supernaut, $5. Nov. 10: Wild Child, $5. Nov. 16: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press, $6. Nov. 17: Stellar Road, $6. Nov. 21: Sixteen Candles, $8. Nov. 23: Woogie Reunion, Black Cadillac, $5. Nov. 30: Almost Famous, $5.
Elgin Community College
Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. (847) 622-0300. www.elgin.edu/arts. Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Mavis Staples (R&B). $35, $38.
InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel
Montrose Room, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. (847) 544-5300. www.montroseroom.com. Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m.: “Peace by Peace, Tango, Jazz & More” benefit concert, with performers iAN&ANi and Robert “Baabe” Irving III. $24.
Lake County Folk Club
Events are held at 7 p.m. Sundays at In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Concert admission is $12; $10 for Lake County Folk Club members and senior s; $5 for teens. No admission charge for Open Stage and Song Circle. Visit www.thelakecountyfolkclub.org. Nov. 4: No event planned. Nov. 11: Open Stage, hosted by Scott Engstrom. Nov. 18: Concert Stage features Sons of the Never Wrong. Opening performer Carolyn Meadows. Nov. 25: Song Circle.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. www.metropolisarts.com. (847) 577-2121. Nov. 7, 1 p.m.: Grand Avenue Big Band, $30. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.: Beatles tribute band BritBeat. $30; $35 stage tables.
Prairie Center for the Arts
201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. www.prairiecenter.org. (847) 895-3600. Nov. 17, 8 p.m.: The Hunts, a family of nine whose performances cover a wide spectrum of musical genres, ranging from Celtic to country to rock, and include champion fiddling and step dancing. $26; $24 students and seniors.
Sears Centre
Located in the Prairie Stone Complex on Interstate 90 between the I-59 and Beverly Road exits, Hoffman Estates. (888) 732-7784. www.SearsCentre.com. Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Country singer-songwriter Alan Jackson, with special guest Casey James. $37, $57, $77.
Stained Glass Coffeehouse
Featuring live music at the Congregational Church of Deerfield, 225 Wilmot Road. Performances begin at 7 p.m. $15 donation; proceeds benefit local and international charities. Visit www.stainedglasscoffeehouse.com. Nov. 10: Johnsmith.
Adlai Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center
1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. (847) 415-4121. www.d125.org. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.: Gentlemen of Leisure Motown revue. $15.
Viper Alley
275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 18-plus, unless noted otherwise. Nov. 2, 7 p.m., and Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.: Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell sings classic pop standards. $20-$50. Nov. 12, 7:15 p.m.: Matisyahu performs an all-ages concert (reggae/alternative rock). $30-$50. Nov. 21, 9 p.m.: Saliva. Standing room tickets $15 and $20. Nov. 30, 8 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute). $10-$25. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.: Jazz guitarist and songwriter John Pizzarelli. $20-$55. Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.: Chicago natives Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway present “Sibling Revelry,” a cabaret act that includes show tunes, jazz and pop. $20-$50.
Woodstock Opera House
121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. (815) 338-5300. www.woodstockoperahouse.com. Dec. 22, 8 p.m.: Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers. $75.
ART GALLERIES
College of Lake County
Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Call (847) 543-2240 or visit http://gallery.clcillinois.edu. Through Nov. 4: The 32nd annual Recent Works Juried Exhibit, featuring 58 pieces in various media, created by artists who live or work in Lake County.
Lake County Discovery Museum
Located in the Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, west of Fairfield Road, near Wauconda. (847) 968-3400. www.LCFPD.org. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $6; $3 for senior citizens; $2.50 for children ages 4-17; free for children 3 and younger. Through Nov. 4: “The Farm: Images from the Heartland 2012,” works by 49 finalists in the Lake County Heritage Farm Foundation’s farm art competition. Visit www.lchff.org.
AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
The Northwest Cultural Council
The not-for-profit organization is now accepting applications from artists for its Corporate Gallery Program. Exhibits are displayed for three months at participating corporate spaces in the northwest suburbs. There is a $25 jury fee. Artists are responsible for installing and removing their own work, and for volunteering four hours per month to the council and making a tax-deductible donation to the council of $60 per year. Application deadline is Nov. 29. To download a prospectus, visit www.northwestculturalcouncil.org.
BENEFITS
Metropolis Wine Tasting
Sample dozens of wines and enjoy hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at Cooper’s Hawk, 798 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. $45. Proceeds benefit Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s theatrical and educational arts programs. Visit www.metropolisarts.com or call (847) 577-2121.
BOOKS & POETRY
Ela Area Public Library
275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. (847) 438-3433. www.eapl.org. Nov. 15, 10 a.m.: Discussion of Train Dreams by Denis Johnson.
National Novel Writing Month
Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, hosts events in conjunction with the annual international fiction-writing extravaganza that encourages writers to create a novel in 30 days. Aspiring authors from grade 3 to adult are welcome to participate. Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.: Kick-off meeting and sign-up, plus “Ten Things You Need to Know Before You Write a Novel.” Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.: Mid-way party and mentoring by children’s writers Suzanne Slade and Allan Woodrow. Nov. 26, 6 p.m.: “Write-in: Hurry Up and Finish!” Dec. 1, 1 p.m.: “Thank Goodness It’s Over Party!” Events are free; registration recommended. Call (224) 543-1485 or visit http://bit.ly/nano2012.
Ryerson Woods
Riverwoods Road, between Deerfield Road and Route 22, Deerfield. (847) 968-3321. www.ryersonwoods.org. Friends of Ryerson Woods sponsor Ryerson Reads, a book discussion series focused on environmental literary classics. Book talks are held from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays in Brushwood, the historic home at Ryerson Woods, and are led by Ben Goluboff, professor of English at Lake Forest College. Fee per discussion is $15; $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Nov. 14: DIRT: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth by William Bryant Logan.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.: Luncheon with Jennifer Chiaverini, author of The Giving Quilt. Free for Vernon Area Library cardholders, $10 for non-cardholders. Books are available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store. Registration required. Nov. 8, 10 a.m.: Discussion of In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. Nov. 20, 7 p.m.: Discussion of Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson. Nov. 28, 1 p.m.: Deby Eisenberg discusses and signs her novel, Pictures of the Past.
Volo Bog
28478 W. Brandenburg Road, west of Highway 12 between State Routes 120 and 134, Ingleside. Of Bogs & Books Reading Group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of the month. The small, informal book discussion group is for adults interested in environmental, outdoor and natural history literature. Reservations are requested at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or (815) 344-1294. Nov. 10: EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want by Frances Moore Lappe. Dec. 8: A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold. Jan. 12 and Feb. 9: Westward I Go Free: Tracing Thoreau’s Last Journey by Corinne Hosfeld Smith.
CHILD’S PLAY
“Cinderella”
Nov. 17-Dec. 31 at Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Performances at 10 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday (excluding Nov. 21 and 22) with certain performances at 12:30 p.m. $15. Visit www.marriotttheatre.com or call (847) 634-0200.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. www.metropolisarts.com. (847) 577-2121. Nov. 8-9, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Nov. 10, 11 a.m.: “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” $7; $5 for children 12 and under.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 10, 11 a.m.: Arts Power National Touring Company presents “Harry the Dirty Dog.” Nov. 15, 7 p.m.: Margaret Peterson Haddix discusses and signs her new books, Caught and The Always War. For grades 4 and up. Nov. 24, 2 p.m.: Family movie, “Brave,” rated PG.
COMEDY
Allstate Arena
6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m.: Standup comedian Jeff Dunham — “Disorderly Conduct” World Tour. $46.50.
The Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant
Located in Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. (847) 240-2001. www.improv.com. Showtimes at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Fridays; 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays. Must be 18 or older. Two-item minimum per person in showroom. Nov. 1-4: Alonzo Bodden. $19, $22. Nov. 8-11: Tony Rock. $17, $19.
Zanies Comedy Club
5437 Park Place, Rosemont. http://rosemont.zanies.com. Showtimes at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Two-item food/beverage minimum. Nov. 1-3: Michael Palascak. Nov. 4: Gilbert Gottfried. Nov. 7-10: Bret Ernst. Nov. 14-15: Butch Bradley. Nov. 16: Drew Carey and Butch Bradley. Nov. 17: Drew Carey. Nov. 21, 23-24 and 28-29: Patti Vasquez. Nov. 30: Richard Lewis.
DANCE
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com. Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.: So You Think You Can Dance — Live Tour 2012. $30.50-$66.50.
Dance World
Presenting dances at the Hoffman Estates Park District’s Triphahn Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. An optional one-hour lesson is offered at 7:30 p.m., followed by open dancing from 8:30-11:30 p.m. A variety of recorded music is played for ballroom, Latin, swing and hustle dance styles. Dress code is dressy casual; no jeans or athletic shoes. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. Admission is $10; $5 for members. There is an additional $3 charge for guests participating in the lesson. Membership is $20 per year. Visit www.ballroomchicago.com/dance_world.htm. Nov. 10: Cha Cha. Dec. 8: Christmas party.
FILM
College of Lake County
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. (847) 543-2300. Nov. 9, 7 p.m.: Screening of “A Prophet” (France, 2009) in Room A162. Free.
Turner Classic Movies Series
Film series featuring newly restored titles commemorating Universal Pictures’ 100th anniversary at local theaters including Century 16 Deer Park, 21600 W. Field Parkway, Deer Park, and Lincolnshire 21, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Nov. 15, 7 p.m.: “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Tickets are available at theater box offices and at www.FathomEvents.com.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. (847) 634-3650. www.vapld.info. Nov. 16, 2 p.m.: Screening of the ballet documentary “First Position.”
LECTURES
Barrington Chapter Lyric Opera of Chicago
Sponsoring free lectures for Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2012-13 season. Lectures are held at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington (just south of the Barrington Area Library on Northwest Highway). Each of the lectures, with musical illustrations, will precede the featured operas at Lyric Opera of Chicago. To reserve a seat, call (847) 304-1996. Nov. 5, 7 p.m.: “Werther.” Nov. 20, 7 p.m.: “Don Pasquale.” Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m.: “Hansel and Gretel.” Jan. 17, 3:30 p.m.: “La Boheme.” Feb. 5, 3:30 p.m.: “Die Meistersinger.” Feb. 21, 3:30 p.m.: “Rigoletto.” For information, visit www.lyricopera.org.
ORGANIZATIONS
Arlington Camera Club
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Christian Church of Arlington Heights, 333 W. Thomas Ave. Guest speaker is Tom Anson, president of Hot Potato Creative. Visit www.arlingtoncameraclub.org.
Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild
Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Quilt artist Rachel Wetzler presents “That’s My Story.” $7 nonmembers. Visit www.nsqg.net.
Shutter Bugs Camera Club
Meeting from 7-9 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, except December, at Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, west of Highway 12 between State Routes 120 and 134, Ingleside. Meetings include how-to workshops, members’ photos and competitions. Ages 13 to adult are welcome. Upcoming meeting is Nov. 21. Visit www.shutterbugsofvolobog.org.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Bel Canto Studios
217 Park Ave., Barrington. (847) 682-9601. Fall session through Dec. 22, offering private lessons with a voice teacher, piano teacher and acting coach. Scheduling is flexible. All ages and experience levels welcome, beginner to professional. Visit www.belcantostudios.com/registration for a print-friendly version of the studio’s fall brochure.
Northwest Cultural Council
Sponsoring poetry workshops from 9 a.m.-noon the second Saturday of the month at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Cost is $15 per session. Participants are encouraged to bring 12 copies of their own work to share with the group. Register by calling (847) 991-7966 or e-mailing nwcc@northwestculturalcouncil.org. Nov. 10: Susanna Lang presents “Memory and Imagination.?? Dec. 8: Sarah Carson presents “The Sentence as Line.”
Upper Midwest Autoharp Society
Autoharp skills workshop by Rick Fitzgerald, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Stained Glass Coffee House, 225 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Open to all skill levels, but geared to beginners and intermediate players. Evening concert follows. $15. Call (847) 945-0176.
ET CETERA
Elgin Community College
Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. (847) 622-0300. www.elgin.edu/arts. Nov. 18, 4 p.m.: San Jose Taiko presents traditional Japanese drumming. $35.
Raue Center for the Arts
26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. (815) 356-9212. www.rauecenter.org. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.: Storyteller Jay O’Callahan presents his one-man show, “Father Joe,” the true story of Lieut. Comdr. Joseph T. O’Callahan, the first Catholic priest to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. $30-$36.
MUSEUMS
Lake County Discovery Museum
Located in the Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, west of Fairfield Road, near Wauconda. (847) 968-3400. www.LCFPD.org. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $6; $3 for senior citizens; $2.50 for children ages 4-17; free for children 3 and younger. Through Feb. 24, 2012: “Dickens: 200 Years of Celebrity,” an exhibit featuring the legendary author and his beloved characters, Ebenezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist, Tiny Tim and others. Hundreds of objects and documents from the private collection of Highland Park resident Michael A. Weinberg, together with a rare collection of first editions of Dickens’ most famous works, tell the story of how Charles Dickens and his characters became enduring cultural icons. “A Dickens Christmas,” a special extra exhibit, opens Nov. 17.
