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Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 22
Updated: December 23, 2012 6:27AM
HOLIDAY
Victorian Christmas Open House
Hosted by the Flagg Creek Heritage Society from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Robert Vial House, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, featuring a traditional live Christmas tree, holiday treats, music, free photos and more. For information, call (708)-839-9616.
Elmhurst Art Museum
150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 834-0202. www.elmhurstartmuseum.org. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Holiday Open House and Creative Workshops. Make glittery ornaments, holiday cards, modern gingerbread houses and handmade gifts. Free. Dec. 21: Holiday Getaway, 9 a.m.-noon, children under 6 can create holiday decorations, visit with Santa and enjoy story time with holiday treats. Solstice Party, 5-8 p.m., with holiday treats, drinks and music of the season. Free.
“The Nutcracker”
Performed by Salt Creek Ballet at 1 p.m. Nov. 24-25 at the Hinsdale Central Auditorium, 5500 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Tickets for Saturday are $31; $26 seniors and children; $15 balcony. Tickets for Sunday, $31-$37, include the Sugar Plum Party. Call (630) 769-1199 or visit www.saltcreekballet.org.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Akoo Theatre at Rosemont, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $37.95-$100. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
“Madeline’s Christmas”
Presented by Children’s Theatre of Western Springs Nov. 30-Dec. 9 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 7; 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 8; and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9. $15; $7 students. Madeline’s Christmas Tea, with games, activities and refreshments, 2 p.m. Dec. 1, $15. Call (708) 246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.
“A Christmas Carol”
Presented Nov. 23-Dec. 22 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Performances are at 10 a.m., with certain performances at noon and 1 p.m. (call the box office for details). Performances every day except Nov. 25-27 and December 2, 3, 9, 10, 13 and 16. Tickets are $12. Breakfast with Santa available at 11:30 a.m Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, with the performance at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Breakfast buffet package is $25; $22 for children 12 and under. Dinner with Santa available at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19, with the performance at 7:30 p.m. Dinner buffet package is $35; $27 for children 12 and under. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
“A Christmas Carol”
Presented by College of DuPage, Nov. 23-Dec. 2 in the Building K Theater, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $10; $9 seniors and students. Call (630) 942-4000 or visit www.atthemac.org.
“A Christmas Carol”
Presented by Theatreworks USA at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $10; $5 children. For an additional $4 per ticket, patrons may add an ice cream reception, 1:30-2:30 p.m. the day of the performance. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”
Presented by Organic Theater Company at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at North Central College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. $30; $20 students and seniors. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
The Winter Wonderettes
The holiday musical will be performed through Dec. 30 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $32-$42; dinner show packages available from $52. Call (630) 584-6342 or visit www.foxvalleyrep.org.
“The Chimes of Christmas”
Hinsdale Chorale presents a free concert at 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 139 E. First St., Hinsdale. The program includes bell-themed choral music featuring Tower Chimes and flute, along with a sing-along “Messiah” accompanied by harpsichord and strings. Visit www.hinsdalechorale.org.
Handel’s “Messiah”
Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra perform the Christmas classic at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. $25; $23 seniors; $10 students. Visit www.elmhurstchoralunion.org or call (800) 838-3006.
“Time for Joy”
Featuring sacred and secular Christmas songs performed by the Tower Chorale, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs. $18; $15 seniors and students; free for children 10 and under. Visit www.towerchorale.org or call (708) 505-9570.
“Christmas Celebration”
Presented by Chicago Children’s Choir at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. $12-$35. Visit www.musicatbethel.com or call (630) 279-4040.
“Escape to ... A Midnight Clear”
Presented by Acappellago, an a cappella chamber choir, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $17; $15 students and seniors. Tours of the mansion offered at 6:30 p.m., $5 per person. Visit www.acappellago.org or call (708) 484-3797, ext. 2.
Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas
7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Akoo Theatre at Rosemont, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $40-$92.30. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
Happy Holidays ... Broadway Style
Cast members from Paramount’s Broadway Series shows sing a mix of Broadway hits and holiday favorites at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $25. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit www.paramountaurora.com.
“Holiday Delights”
Presented by a cappella choral ensemble Bella Voce at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at St. Procopius Abbey, 5601 College Road, Lisle. $30-$38; $15 students. Visit http://bellavoce.tix.com or call (877) 755-6277.
“A Christmas Celebration — The Symphony Tour”
Presented by Celtic Woman at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $80, $85, $95. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
“Christmas Triptychs”
Performed by the William Ferris Chorale at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange. $20-$25; $15-$20 students and seniors. Call (773) 508-2940 or visit www.williamferrischorale.org.
“Navidad en México”
Chicago a cappella performs Mexican Christmas music, including Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces and traditional Christmas songs, at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $28-$35; $22 seniors; $12 students; additional $2 each for tickets purchased at the door. Call (773) 281-7820 or visit www.chicagoacappella.org.
“Tis The Season”
The Lakeside Singers perform songs of the season in classical and pop styles, along with an audience sing-along, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $30; $20 seniors and students; $10 children under 12. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu.
“Make the Yuletide Gay”
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus presents its annual holiday production at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $15-$35 with discounts for students and seniors. Visit www.cgmc.org.
A Ralph Covert Holiday
With the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 16 in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $10; $8 children under 12. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit http://tickets.noctrl.edu.
“His Way for the Holidays”
Ron Hawking sings holiday music of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $50; lunch and dinner packages available from $65-$70. For reservations, call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
“Christmas Time’s a Comin’”
The Oak Ridge Boys celebrate the holiday season at 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $45, $50, $60. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Breakfast with Santa
Held 9-11 a.m. Dec. 15 at Meadowbrook Manor, 339 S. 9th Ave., La Grange. Free, but reservations required. Call (708) 354-4660.
The Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
Presented at 8 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 7-21, at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $42. New Year’s Eve performance at 9 p.m. Dec. 31, $50. Call (630) 584-6342 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
The Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 5 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 13-23, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Rated R for adult language and themes. $35. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit www.paramountaurora.com.
“It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Show”
Dec. 14-16 at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. $10. Visit www.wheatondrama.org or call (630) 260-1820.
The Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main Street, St. Charles. (630) 962-7000. www.oshows.com. Dec. 2, 6 p.m.: Trans Infinity Orchestra performs classic holiday favorites of Trans Siberian Orchestra. $19-$59. Dec. 8, 8 p.m.: Gary Hoey — Ho Ho Hoey’s Rockin’ Holiday Show. $19-$49. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Diamonds Christmas Show. $29-$59. Dec. 15, 8 p.m.: Clay Aiken Christmas Special. $39-$95.
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. www.mortonarb.org. (630) 968-0074. Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 21-23, 9-11 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa in the Ginkgo Restaurant. All children 12 years or younger will receive a gift from Santa. $29 adults; $25 children ages 2-12. Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Supper with Santa in the Ginkgo Restaurant, including holiday nature crafts and live music. $32 adults; $26 children ages 2-12. Dec. 30, 2-4 p.m.: 35th annual Hunt for the Yule Log. Participants receive a list of clues leading them to various parts of the Arboretum to find the Yule Log. Once found, join in a log-sawing celebration, bonfire, caroling by the Frozen Robins singers, and wassail. Free with admission of $12; $11 seniors; $9 children ages 2-17
“Viennese Pops New Year’s Eve with a French Twist”
New Philharmonic Orchestra performs Viennese musical selections from Strauss and Stolz, as well as French orchestral pieces and arias featuring coloratura soprano Kiri Deonarine, 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. $65; $63 seniors; $55 youth. Call (630) 942-4000.
STAGE
“Annie”
Through Dec. 30 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $34.90-$46.90. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit www.paramountaurora.com.
Directors Workshop
The series of one-act plays will be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in the Cattell Theatre at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Free-will donations at the door. Call (708) 246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.
“Singin’ in the Rain”
Through Jan. 13 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The performance schedule is 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35-$46, with discounts available for students and senior citizens. Lunch and dinner theater packages available for $49.75-$68. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
16th Street Theatre
Presenting Sneak Peek Season Preview, 5 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th St., Berwyn. Featuring wine, hors d’oeuvres, and excerpts from each play in Season Six 2013: The American Dream. Free admission. Reservations required; call (708) 795-6704, ext. 107. For information, visit www.16thstreettheater.org.
“The Sound of Music”
Through Dec. 9 at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets at www.wheatondrama.org or call (630) 260-1820.
CLASSICAL
Chamber concert
Trevor Stephenson, fortepiano, and Anna Steinhoff, cello, play works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert at 2:15 p.m. Dec. 2 at the The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. A reception follows the concert. $28. For tickets, visit www.mortonarb.org or call (630) 725-2066.
The Orion Ensemble
“A Night at the Opera,” 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva. The program includes works by Carl Maria von Weber, Franz Liszt and Giuseppe Verdi. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students; free for children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.
POP/FOLK/JAZZ
“Bon Jovi Inside Out”
Screened at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 in movie theaters nationwide, including Yorktown 17, 80 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard; and Naperville 16, 2815 Show Place Drive, Naperville. Tickets available at theater box offices and www.FathomEvents.com.
Annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving Concert
Featuring national champion guitarist and harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson, with special guest Howard Levy, 8 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Downers Grove High School auditorium, 4436 N. Main St. $23 in advance, $25 at the door; $15/$17 for seniors and students. Visit www.murielanderson.com.
Akoo Theatre at Rosemont
5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com. Dec. 7, 8 p.m.: Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy. $57.45-$180.45. Dec. 8, 8 p.m.: Johnny Mathis. $77.95-$108.70. 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.
The Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main Street, St. Charles. (630) 962-7000. www.oshows.com. Nov. 23, 8 p.m.: Bret Michaels. $49-$89. Dec. 1, 8 p.m.: Eddie Money, Edgar Winter and John Cafferty. $49-$89. Dec. 7, 8 p.m.: Air Supply. $39-$79.
FitzGerald’s
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. Nov. 23, 9 p.m.: The Bad Examples, Matt Pingel CD release (rock). $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Nov. 24, 9 p.m.: Mr. Blotto (rock). $10. Nov. 25, 6 p.m.: John Burnett Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 ages 17 and under. Nov. 29, 8 p.m.: Country Night in Berwyn with Lisa DeRosia & Lush Budgett, Crazee Heart, Slim Pickins Band, $5. Nov. 30, 9 p.m.: Terry White CD release show with Cannonball and Elisa Grace (rock). $10. Nov. 30, 9:30 p.m.: The Black Lillies in the SideBar (roots/Americana). $10. Dec. 1, 9 p.m.: The Congregation, Go Long Mule, The Crane Wives (rock). $10. Dec. 6, 8 p.m.: Ron & Naomi’s third annual Christmas Special, $10. Dec. 7, 8 p.m.: Chris and Heather present “The Last Country Calendar Show”(roots/country). $20. Dec. 8, 8 p.m.: Mundy with Jess Klein in the SideBar (Irish folk rock). $15. Dec. 8, 9 p.m.: This Must Be The Band (Talking Heads tribute). $12. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Funkadesi’s 16th anniversary concert (world music). $20; $10 ages 12 and under. Dec. 15, 9 p.m.: Brave Combo Holiday Dance Party (rock/zydeco). $15. Dec. 21, 9 p.m.: NRBQ (rock). $20. Dec. 29, 8 p.m.: Robbie Fulks Raps Up 2012 (roots/rock). $15. Jan. 13, 8 p.m.: John Fullbright in the SideBar (folk rock). $15. Jan. 25, 9 p.m.: Marcia Ball (blues). $20.
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. Dec. 31, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.: Under the Streetlamp, featuring former “Jersey Boys” cast members singing doo-wop, Motown and oldies. The 10 p.m. show includes champagne toast and countdown. $55-$65.
Two Way Street Coffee House
1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. (630) 969-9720. www.twowaystreet.org. Folk/Americana music at 8:15 p.m. Fridays for a $7 cover, unless noted otherwise. Nov. 23: Canadian balladeer Scott Cook. Nov. 24 and Dec. 22, 2-4 p.m.: Bluegrass Jams, $1. Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m.: Muriel Anderson Guitar Workshop, $22 in advance; $25 at the door. Reservations to www.murielanderson.com. Nov. 29 and Dec. 27, 7-9:30 p.m.: Last Thursday Open Mike, for high school and college age students. Free. Nov. 30: Northern Skyline Bluegrass. Dec. 1 and 15, 2-4 p.m.: Sing-Arounds, $1. Dec. 7: Bittersweet Christmas Band. Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m.: Second Tuesday Song Circle, $1. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Open mike. Dec. 21: Two Way Street Christmas Show. Dec. 28: Pete Norman’s Post-Christmas Blues Fest.
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. Nov. 23, 9 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute band). $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Nov. 24, 8 p.m.: Trans-Infinity Orchestra plays the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. $20-$59.
ART GALLERIES
La Grange Art League Gallery and Studio
122 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange. (708) 352-3101. www.lagrangeartleague.org. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Through Dec. 29: Christmas in La Grange, a fine art and gift boutique, featuring handcrafted items by more than 60 artisans.
Elmhurst Art Museum
150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 834-0202. www.elmhurstartmuseum.org. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; closed Sundays and Mondays. Admission: $7; $5 for students and senior citizens; free for children under 12 and members. Free admission on Fridays. Through Jan. 5: “No Rules: Contemporary Clay,” focusing on clay-based work of a nonfunctional nature and including recent and new work by an international group of 13 artists. Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m.: Artist Talk with Blake Jamison Williams. Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.: Artist Talk with Nicole Seisler.
North Central College
Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Through Jan. 6: “In War,” mixed media artworks by military veterans who are are members of the Warrior Art Group. Call (630) 637-5375.
“Hear No Evil”
An exhibit by realist painter Larry Holmes, on display through Jan. 10 at North Central College’s Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St., Naperville. For information, contact Nickole C. Lanham at (630) 637-5375 or nclanhammurray@noctrl.edu.
CHILD’S PLAY
Music Together
Free sample music classes for children ages 1 month to 6 years old and their parents or caregivers, 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Nov. 28 and 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Luscombe Music, 122 W. Vallette, Elmhurst. Register at (630) 325-4341.
“Theater Kids Preview”
An audition workshop, designed for ages 9-13, held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 26-28 at the Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center, 315 Chicago Ave. $75; $60 for Clarendon Hills residents. Advance registration at the Community Center required.
DANCE
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. Nov. 25, 2-5 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Steve Anthony Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 and 11, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dance, $8. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and 12, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dance, $10. No partner needed. Dec. 2: Rumba lesson, noon-1 p.m., $20. Ballroom dancing to music by The Ron Smolen Orchestra, 1:30-4:30 p.m., $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 7, 7-11 p.m.: “Boppin at the Brook” country and western dance, $8. Dec. 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Weiss Brothers Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Good Time Charley Singles Dance. Admission $6 before 8:15 p.m.; $8 after 8:15 p.m. Dec. 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes.
FILM
The After Hours Film Society
Screening films at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $9; $5 for members, unless noted otherwise. For information, call (630) 534-4528 or visit www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com. Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m.: “Chicken with Plums.” Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.: “Searching for Sugar Man.”
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. Classic Movie Mondays film series — Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $1. Nov. 26: “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” Dec. 3: “Gremlins.” Dec. 10: “Ghostbusters.” Dec. 17: “Love Actually.” Dec. 24: “The Polar Express.”
MUSEUMS
Elmhurst Historical Museum
120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1457. www.elmhursthistory.org. Admission is free. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Through Jan. 6: “Centuries of Progress: American World’s Fairs, 1853-1982.”
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1616. www.lizzadromuseum.org. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Mondays. Admission: $4; $3 senior citizens; $2 students and teens; $1 for children ages 7-12; free for children under 7. Free admission on Fridays.Through December: “Florentine Mosaics.” The museum’s 50th anniversary celebration exhibit features contemporary and traditional styles of figural, landscape and floral pieces. Dec. 1, 1-3 p.m.: “Create a Gem Tree.” Lapidaries Bill and Lois Zima of the DesPlaines Valley Geological Society teach how to create a small tree using gemstones and wire. Ages 9-adult. All materials included. $20 per person. Reservations required.Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.: “Rock & Mineral Identification,” presented by geologist Sara Johnson. Ages 8-adult. All materials included. $5 per person. Reservations required.
