Publications & Sites 
Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 29
Updated: January 6, 2013 10:31AM
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. 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.
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 through 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 Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 13 and 16. Tickets are $12. Breakfast with Santa available at 11:30 a.m 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 through 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.
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.
“Jazz Up the Holidays”
Jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis performs at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave., La Grange. Free. Register at (708) 352-0576.
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.
“An Old Fashioned Christmas”
West Towns Chorus presents its annual Christmas program at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The men’s barbershop-style chorus performs with a bell choir, strings and brass. $23-$25. For tickets, call (630) 201-5544 or visit www.westtowns.org.
“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.
Holiday concert
Presented by the West Suburban Symphony, conducted by Peter Lipari, at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Hinsdale Central High School, 55th and Grant streets, Hinsdale. The concert features carols, selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet, and “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” narrated by Bill Moller of WGN Radio. $22; $20 seniors; $5 teens; children free. Visit www.westsubsymphony.org or call (630) 887-7464.
“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.
Festival of Lights
Through Dec. 31, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton (lights come on at 3 p.m.). Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve the zoo will close at noon; Christmas Day the zoo remains closed all day. Free admission. Visit www.cosleyzoo.org or call (630) 665-5534.
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
“A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas”
Screened at midnight Nov. 30 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Rated R. $5. Visit www.classiccinemas.com.
“It’s A Wonderful Life”
Screened at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 1-2 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $5, with proceeds to benefit Sharing Connections Furniture Bank. Visit www.classiccinemas.com.
“12 Gifts of Christmas”
Screened at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Yorktown 17, 80 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, featuring storytellers, musicians and illusionist Harris III demonstrating the magic of Christmas. Tickets available at the theater box office and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
“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.
POP/FOLK/JAZZ
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. 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. 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. Nov. 30, midnight: Colin Gilmore in the SideBar (roots). Free. Dec. 1, 9 p.m.: The Congregation, Go Long Mule, The Crane Wives (rock). $10. Dec. 1, 9 p.m.: Ralph Covert’s Acoustic Army in the SideBar (rock). $10. Dec. 2, 6 p.m.: Chicago Grandstand Big Band with an opening set from the Oak Park River Forest High School Jazz Ensemble. $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 5, 9 p.m.: Jon Dee Graham plus Jon Langford (roots/rock). $15. Dec. 6, 9 p.m.: Ron & Naomi’s third annual Christmas Special, $10. Dec. 7, 9 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. 9, 6 p.m.: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 12, 8 p.m.: Chicago Singer Spotlight, $8. Dec. 13, 8 p.m.: Exposure, featuring 9 Miles West, Wooden Rings and more (rock). $5. 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. 16, 6 p.m.: Reunion Jazz Orchestra. $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 20, 9 p.m.: Expo ’76 in the SideBar (rock). No cover. Dec. 21, 9 p.m.: NRBQ (rock). $20. Dec. 22, 9 p.m.: The Shams Band, plus Cole DeGenova and the People’s Republic, The Herd (rock). $10. Dec. 29, 8 p.m.: Robbie Fulks Raps Up 2012 (roots/rock). $15. Jan. 5, 8 p.m.: Savoy Brown (blues). $25. Jan. 6, 6 p.m.: Chicago Grandstand Big Band (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Jan. 9, 8 p.m.: Chicago Singer Spotlight, $8. Jan. 12, 9 p.m.: Webb Wilder (rock). $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Jan. 13, 6 p.m.: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Jan. 13, 8 p.m.: John Fullbright in the SideBar (folk rock). $15. Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Swing Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 ages 17 and under. Jan. 18, 9 p.m.: Rico Birthday Bash (world music). $10. Jan. 25, 9 p.m.: Marcia Ball (blues). $20. Feb. 1-2, 9 p.m.: C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band (zydeco). $15.
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. 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. 22, 2-4 p.m.: Bluegrass Jams, $1. Dec. 28: Pete Norman’s Post-Christmas Blues Fest.
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. Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Printmaker Phillip Hartigan presents a holiday card workshop. All tools and materials will be provided.
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.
BOOKS & POETRY
Anderson’s Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665. www.andersonsbookshop.com. Dec. 5, 7 p.m.: The Hearty Boys (Steve McDonagh and Dan Smith) discuss and sign The New Old Bar, a collection of 200 classic cocktail recipes. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.: Jon Meacham discusses and signs Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power at North Central College’s Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.
CHILD’S PLAY
Anderson’s Bookshop
123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665. www.andersonsbookshop.com. Dec. 3, 7 p.m.: Brandon Mull reads from and signs The Arcade Catastrophe.
Music Together
Free sample music class for children ages 1 month to 6 years old and their parents or caregivers, 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Luscombe Music, 122 W. Vallette, Elmhurst. Register at (630) 325-4341.
“101 Dalmatians”
Performed at 1 p.m. Dec. 8 at Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park. $2 general admission; $1 with a canned food donation for a local food pantry. Visit www.nazarethacademy.com.
“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. 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. 4, 11 and 18, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dance, $8. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dance, $10. No partner needed. 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. Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.: Christmas Swing Dance with The Flat Cats Band. $12; $10 students. Dec. 22, 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m.: Salon Mexico with Los Cometas de Chicago. $25. For reservations, call (773) 364-0268. Dec. 23, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Steve Anthony 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. 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. 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.
