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NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE North Central College Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Jazz Faculty Jars of Clay Photo credit: David Braud Photo credit: Jean-Marie Guyaux Organic Theater Company Theatreworks USA WELCOME eason’s Greetings! I would be willing Theater Company and Celtic Woman. Thank to bet that many of you have taken you for trusting us to bring you the best in S more than one of those online quizzes entertainment. where you’re asked everything from which A special thanks to all of our supporters of the city you should live in to who you were in a arts. We could not bring you the artists we do former life. I think the one that always brings without the generous support of our corporate a smile to my face is when those quizzes ask sponsors, Impresario Society members and your favorite season. I never need to ponder our Friends of the Arts. You truly make a this one at all because my favorite season by difference in the face of the arts here at North far is the Christmas season. I know, I know, it Central College and in Naperville. You are is politically correct to say the holiday season, giving back in so many more ways than your much like in the song made so famous by the financial support. Your gift makes a lasting late Andy Williams, but I can’t help it. difference to those who attend all of our Christmas is Dickens. It’s snow falling and performances here at North Central. Know feeling the warmth of the fire in the fireplace. that you are part of the reason for that smiling It’s the season of good will and love and hope face that leaves our performances with a glow for a new beginning. The promise of what that will last the holiday season and beyond. the holiday brings is reflected in the face of What a wonderful gift! every child as they eagerly await that wondrous On behalf of the fine arts team here at North morning. It’s the choirs singing everything Central College, I want to wish you and all from traditional carols and religious hymns your family and friends a blessed, happy, to contemporary songs featuring Italian healthy holiday season. Enjoy the warmth and Christmas Donkeys. the love of Christmas each and every day of Christmas is the season of love. It’s the season the holiday season and beyond. of saying ‘thank you.’ It’s the time of year when all can look back on the good things in their lives with warm smiles on their faces. The joy reflected in the faces of children can Brian Lynch and should be contagious for all of us. Thank Fine Arts Director you for joining us as we celebrate the arts here North Central College at North Central College. The artists this month will help ring in the holiday season with special Christmas shows from the North Central College jazz faculty, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Theatreworks USA, Organic North Central College Friends of the Arts Join Friends of the Arts today and receive exclusive benefits. Thanks to our many contributors, pass to world-renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Boys Choir, Wynton Marsalis, Celtic Woman and many more have performed in our venues. But the cost of performance tickets only covers half our expenses to bring these great artists to the College’s stages. The generous support from the Friends of the Arts ensures the College can continue to bring world-class performers to our world-class venues. To become a Friend of the Arts visit northcentralcollege.edu/makeagift 2014-2015 FRIENDS OF THE ARTS IMPRESARIO Gary and Berneil Mroz Mr. and Mrs. Roger Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Nancy H. Goodwin Chad D. Pedigo ($10,000 OR MORE) Ronald and Dawn Hendrickson Schaefer Vicki A. Haines Nancy Prichard Myron Wentz and Struxness Kathleen and Gerald Shirley Montalbo Heidi Haverkamp David E. Rahtz Prudence Conley Husarik Schaffer Rev. and Mrs. Merlin Geoff Raye PERFORMANCE Dick and Deanna Mandel Caitlin Kankovsky Patricia Schultz J. Hoeft ($250 - $499) Cindy A. and William D. Wayne C. Kankovsky Jim Sheehan Steve Holland Reilly III BRAVO Ross P. Berkley and Joni Garth and Susan Kennedy Avery A. Sipla ($5,000 - $9,999) Wiltz-Berkley Mr. and Mrs. Paul P. Jim Rendel Alexandria A. Lauren N. Stewart Hruskoci Lynne B. Caldwell Mary and Bill Reynolds STANDING OVATION Kordelewski Theodore M. Utchen Julie A. Jarosz Richard and Janet Coffey Ron Rolland ($1,000 - $4,999) Richard and Cherie Kraft Rev. and Mrs. Wayne L. Laura M. Jarosz Craig and Carol Dean Robert Rowe Rosemarie Breske Garvey Daphne C. Lee Walther Anita Jones Mr. and Mrs. Don Claire E. Ruser Nick and Jane Dempsey Bob and Miriam Lehman Peter Jonsson Hagmeyer AUDIENCE Jeffrey and Holly James and Deborah Godo Joseph Leo Toby Hayer (UP TO $99) John Killeen Schroetlin Troy and Sharlene Russell and Ann Cecilia and David Hoh Peter J. Aleszczyk Dan T. Kocher Grant J. Schumacher Hammond Marineau Tami Kidd-Brown and Jose Alzadon Eric T. Kopicki Christiane Schwartz Paul and Deborah Patricia McElhaney Christopher C. Brown Emilia K. Benassi John L. Kowalski Michael J. Schwartz Hellermann Jennifer McKinney Barbara and Roger Liska Tom Bullock Mrs. Sandy Kucinsky Mrs. Lois J. Scott Jerald and Charlotte Bonnie Mize Tom and Cheryl Michelle Burcenski Alana M. Lewandowski Susan Simkus Johnson Barry and Tracelle McRoberts Julie Burke John Liesen Joy L. Sobczak Paul and Sue Loscheider Morrison Jonathan A. Rippe Marion Burnham Larry and Helen Lyons Mr. and Mrs. David D. Brian and Mary Jean Andrea and David Ronald and Kay Van Carol A. Marino Spiegler Lynch Musselman Shannon Byrne Buskirk John Mascellino Mary M. and Mark Steve and Sheila Michael & Sydney Linda Caliendo Linda McCleary Spoden Sarovich & OVERTURE Musselman Dick and Dottie Carney Donald and Marilyn Peter Van Opdorp Steve & Delores ($100 - $249) Mary C. Neuman William Chalberg McKay Carol and Richard Sarovich Foundation Floral E. Amy Amy C. Nicewarner D.G. Clark Mary and Raymond Vigsnes, Sr. Rick and Pat Spencer Lydia Backer Erica Coppolino Mrs. Diane Nicewarner McMahon Katherine P. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jennifer L. Berosek Carol Dawe Mr. and Mrs. John Palter Beverly Meirick Zita Wheeler Wehrli Kristina L. Bonn Jeffrey and Stacy Charles Papanos Alan Mendelssohn Marty Wright Hal and Benna Wilde Robert Burlingham Deporter Bernice Pospisil Greg Meyer James Yood Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. John Dunham James and Linda Burner Rosemary and Frank J. and Lorraine Peltz Williams Ian M. Molitor David A. Bushnell and Prucha III Mrs. Ruth and Ms. Kayla Marilyn J. Workman Etherton Mr. and Mrs. John M. Robert H. Shovan Myra and Barry Riskedal Molitor Zachary M. Faber We apologize if we have ENCORE Bob and Nancy Calderon Martha and Matthew Bradley E. Morrison Robb Father Robert Farrah inadvertently made an ($500 - $999) Mrs. Mary A. Champion Ted and Paulette Moulos Carlee B. Fields error concerning your Steve and Mary Kay Rose Mary Clyburn Margaret Ryan Katelyn A. Moxon gift. Please contact the Hyett Joann Sadler Mel and Carolyn Finzer Jerry and Sandi Davis Kathleen M. Musselman box office at 630-637- Julie A. Lagodney James and Maureen Thomas Fronczek Mr. and Mrs. William Emily Nordmann 7469 so we can correct Elizabeth and Stanley Edson Sault Scott Gaskill Jennifer L. Okarma our records. Laken Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Mr. and Mrs. John James Gilbert Fallon N. Opperman Larry D. Michelson Gustafson Sauntry Patricia and Ron Girard JANUARY 2015 Event Price January 8, 9, 10, 11 “October Mourning” $10, $8 January 16 An Evening with Jazz Trumpeter Art Davis $20, $15 January 18 Chicago Sinfonietta “Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.“ $58, $46 January 24 Jim Peterik & World Stage $60, $50 January 24 27th Annual Gospel Extravaganza $15, $10 January 25 Janis Siegel “Nightsongs” $35, $30 FEBRUARY 2015 Event Price February 5, 6, 7 “True West” $5, $3 February 6, 7 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Gallic Glory” $35 - $12 February 7 Natalie Cole $95, $85, $75 February 13 An Evening with Jazz Vocalist Janice Borla $20, $15 February 14 Blues at the Crossroads $65, $50 February 21 Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn $65, $50 February 22 Robin Spielberg $35, $30 February 26, 27, 28 “Shout! The Mod Musical” $15, $10 February 26 Sounds of New Music Festival $15, $5 February 28 Theatreworks USA, “Curious George” $12, $6 MARCH 2015 Event Price March 1 “Shout! The Mod Musical” $15, $10 March 1 The Hot Sardines $30, $25 March 6 An Evening with Jazz Vibraphonist Brad Stirtz $20, $15 March 7 Chords for Kids: Concert for Children with Autism Free (ticket required) March 7 The Fab Four “The Ultimate Tribute” $40, $30, $25 March 8 Marianne Murphy Orland $35, $30 March 14 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Land of Lincoln” $35 - $12 630-637-SHOW (7469) 630-637-SHOW March 14 MUMMENSCHANZ $35, $25, $20 March 15 Theatreworks USA ,“The Lightning Thief” $12, $6 March 21 Chicago Sinfonietta, ”Primal Instincts” $58, $46 March 26, 27, 28, 29 Organic Theater Company, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” $30, $20 March 27 Robert Irvine Live $50, $40, $35 APRIL 2015 Event Price April 9 Sounds of New Music Festival $15, $5 April 10 Revenge of the Rhythm Section with Bassist Jim Cox and Drummer Jack Mouse $20, $15 April 11 New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players “The Pirates of Penzance” $40, $30, $25 April 12 T. Oliver Reid “Drop Me Off in Harlem” $35, $30 April 16, 17, 18 “Miranda Writes” $5, $3 April 17 Deana Martin $35, $25, $20 northcentralcollege.edu/show April 24 Patti LuPone “Far Away Places” $70, $60, $50 April 25 Theatreworks USA “The Paper Bag Princess & Other Stories” $12, $6 April 29 Concert Winds Return from Tour Concert $5, $3 April 30 Chamber Singers “Metamorphosis” $5, $3 TICKETS: Artists, dates, times and locations are