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It’s time for another exciting season in the fine and performing arts at North Central College. We have a wonderful lineup of world-class artists and a new, exciting way CHOOSE 3 SHOWS, TAKE: CHOOSE 4 SHOWS, TAKE: CHOOSE 5 OR MORE SHOWS, TAKE: to offer you tickets at the greatest possible savings! Welcome to the arts at North Central.

I’m not sure where to begin, so let’s start with season packages. You select what you want to see, to put it in a nutshell. That’s it. Simple, right? I’ve heard patrons saying they wanted to purchase X series but could not be here for one of the concerts. Or, difficult as it is for me to believe, some people just don’t care for a certain artist and would rather not see them. Boy, have we got the solution for you! For any of our shows this next season, select as few as three performances and receive a 10% discount off your total ticket price. No set performances, no set venues. You select!! Do you want to purchase only the three great country artists we are bringing in? Well, your personalized series would include Josh Turner, Thompson Square and Jo Dee Messina with 10% off the regular price. Select any four shows for a 15% discount. Or receive our maximum discount when you purchase five or more shows at a discounted rate of 20%. We want you to see our shows AND we want you to save money.

So, you already got the sneak preview of the country artists in the brochure, but that is really only one part of the great selection we have for you. North Ccentral is one of four venues in the country that will be presenting the Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza direct from Branson, For more information visit Missouri, where they close Saturday night and drive up to Naperville for Sunday evening. It will be everything you remember from the classic television Christmas celebration. Then a week later, we northcentralcollege.edu/subscriptions have our semi-annual favorite, Celtic Woman “Home For Christmas, The Symphony Tour.” If you haven’t seen these charming artists, you must!

Do you like jazz? How about a once-in-a-lifetime performance with two jazz legends on stage at the same time performing in the acoustic perfection of the Wentz Concert Hall? Buy your tickets now when The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 present “The Summit” in concert together on November 4 at 8 p.m. Only 617 patrons (717 if we open the choral balcony) will be able to say they were here. Don’t miss out! Join Friends of the Arts as an Impresario IMPRESARIO LOUNGE What about En Vogue? As part of the annual Black History Month celebration, we present this Society level donor and receive special The Impresario Lounge is a special benefit offered at iconic group once again on the Wentz stage. Did you know you can get them as part of your season access to the Impresario Lounge before select shows in the world-class Wentz Concert Hall, package? You build it anyway you like and save. select performances and an invitation to the featuring complimentary drinks and appetizers in an And then there is the cabaret series, proudly featuring three alumni of North Central College: Lucia annual Impresario Dinner. Our Impresario exclusive setting just for Impresario-level donors. Spina with her extensive Broadway career, jazz sensation Alyssa Allgood and Mandy (Nousain) Society leads the way in making performances Boothe who is charming audiences in Kansas City. These three wonderfully talented singers, along Impresarioaccessible through gifts starting at $1,000. Saturday, Society October 1, with with Laury Shelley and Girls Like Us, will make Sunday nights in the Madden THE place to be. IMPRESARIO DINNER Richard Marx Yes, I am excited about our new season. I hope my excitement is contagious and that you enjoy as The annual Impresario Dinner & Concert is the premier many of our great artists as you can. See you this year! Friends of the Arts event at North Central College. This Saturday, February 11, with is an intimate dinner for donors and season sponsors, followed by a concert. Ticket purchase required for En Vogue concert. Saturday, April 8, with Brian Lynch Saturday, March 11, with To be announced after December 3 Fine Arts Director, North Central College To be announced after August 11

Look for this symbol throughout the brochure to indicate Impresario Society events. FRIENDS OF THE ARTS SPONSORS

The 2016-2017 North Central College North Central College thanks our Fine & Performing Arts Fine & Performing Arts Season is 2016-2017 season sponsors. shaping up to be exciting for everyone! Thanks to our many contributors, 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. Join Friends of the Arts today and receive exclusive benefits.

Sneak Name Name Private Pre-Sale Access to Pre-Show Complimentary Backstage preview recognition recognition Schoenherr opportunity Impresario Recognition tickets to meet and of next in program in Wentz Gallery for select Lounge** Dinner North Central greet year’s Concert showing performances College opportunity season Hall lobby and tour presented (subject events to artist (per season) availability) MAESTRO $10,000+ 4 BRAVO $5,000 - $9,999 2 STANDING OVATION* $1,000 - $4,999 IMPRESARIO SOCIETY ENCORE $500 - $999 PERFORMANCE $250 - $499 www.PinotsPalette.com OVERTURE $100 - $249 These programs are also partially supported by a AUDIENCE $25 - $99 grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. *Annual gifts made at the Standing Ovation level and above will also include membership into the North Central College Presidents Club. The Presidents Club consists of donors who make a minimum gift of $1,000 or more to one or more areas of the College. Presidents Club members are annually invited to the Presidents Club BBQ in September and the Presidents Club dinner and theatre event in November.

** The Impresario Lounge offers refreshments and appetizers in a private setting and is available for three events during the upcoming season. Impresario members will receive an email message with details at the beginning of the season. RESTAURANTS: Eddie Merlot’s Ted’s Montana Grill Courtyard Marriott Catch 35 Prime Aged Beef 39 W. Jefferson Ave. 1155 E. Diehl Rd. HEAR WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT 35 S. Washington St. and Seafood Naperville Naperville 28254 Diehl Rd., Warrenville Embassy Suites 1823 Abriter Ct. NAPERVILLE Sullivan’s Steakhouse Heaven on Seven HOTELS: 244 S. Main St., Naperville 224 S. Main St., Naperville Extended Stay America Hotel Indigo WENTZ CONCERT HALL East Naperville Riverwalk The Bangkok Village Hugo’s Frog Bar 1827 Centre Point Cir. 120 Water St. 22 E. Chicago Ave. & Fish House Suite 122, Naperville 55 S. Main St., Naperville Fairfield Inn & Suites “What a beautiful, beautiful room. Best Western 1820 Abriter Ct. 1617 Naperville It sounds amazing. I love this hall.” Dark Horse Pastries Paisans Pizzeria & Bar Wheaton Rd. 2901 Ogden Ave., Lisle YO-YO MA 28 W. Chicago Ave. Harrison House Bed & Naperville Breakfast Chicago Smallcakes Cupcakery 26 N. Eagle St. Naperville Marriott Delirio 115 E. Ogden Ave. 1801 N. Naper Blvd. 5 Jackson Ave. Suite 119, Naperville Red Roof Inn Plus+ Photo by: David Braud Naperville 1698 W. Diehl Rd. “It was sweet playing so up close and personal. Country Inn & Suites 1837 Centre Point Cir. The space felt really intimate and warm.”

JARS OF CLAY For more information about corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Megan Lynch, director of corporate relations, at 630-637-5210 or [email protected]. Artists, dates, times, prices and locations are subject to change North Central College performance Impresario Society event

FEBRUARY 2017 EVENT PRICE PAGE February 4 29th Annual Gospel Extravaganza Chicagoland Showcase $15, $10 24 February 10 An Evening with Jazz Trumpeter Art Davis $20, $15 24 JULY 2016 EVENT PRICE PAGE February 11 En Vogue $85, $75 17 July 8, 9, 10, 14, Summer Light Opera $18, $12 24 February 12 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Russian Majesty” $38-$15 28 15, 16 “Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates (and Piracy)” February 17 Explore the Sound $10, $3 24 July 29, 30, 31 Summer Musical Theatre “Oklahoma!” $18, $12 24 February 19 Alyssa Allgood ‘14 $35, $30 18 AUGUST 2016 EVENT PRICE PAGE February 23, 24, 25, 26 “Once On This Island” $15, $10 25 August 5, 6, 7 Summer Musical Theatre “Oklahoma!” $18, $12 24 February 26 ArtsPower National Touring Theatre “The Rainbow Fish” $12, $6 20 SEPTEMBER 2016 EVENT PRICE PAGE MARCH 2017 EVENT PRICE PAGE September 17 Chicago Sinfonietta “Unhinged” $60, $48, $10 26 March 4 Chords for Kids Concert for Children with Autism Free (ticket required) 24 September 23 An Evening with Jazz Trombonist Tim Coffman $20, $15 24 March 5 Laury Shelley “The Music Never Ends: Laury Shelley Sings $35, $30 18 September 24 Josh Turner $75, $60, $50 14 Michel Legrand” OCTOBER 2016 EVENT PRICE PAGE March 9 Symphony Band & Instrumental Chamber Players $5, $3 25 Winter Concert October 1 Richard Marx $65, $55 14 March 10 An Evening with Jazz Vibraphonist Brad Stirtz $20, $15 24 October 6, 7, 8, 9 “Time Wasted” $5, $3 25 March 11 To be announced after August 11 October 15 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Reach for the Stars” $38-$15 27 March 18 Theatreworks USA “Miss Nelson is Missing” $12, $6 20 October 16 Black Violin $50, $40 16 March 18, 19 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Gershwin Greats” $38-$15 29 October 21 An Evening with Jazz Pianist Chris White $20, $15 24 March 25 Chicago Sinfonietta “More Than a Letter” $60, $48, $10 28 October 22 Parsons Dance $35, $25, $20 22 March 26 Jo Dee Messina $65, $55 15 October 23 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Out-of-this-World Family $10, $5 27 Halloween Concert” APRIL 2017 EVENT PRICE PAGE October 27, 28, 29, 30 “Mosque Alert” $10, $8 25 April 1 To be announced after November 21 October 29 Chicago Sinfonietta “Día de los Muertos” $60, $48, $10 26 April 2 Theatreworks USA “Charlotte’s Web” $12, $6 21 October 30 Homecoming Concert Free (ticket required) 24 April 7 An Evening with Jazz Saxophonist Mitch Paliga $20, $15 24 NOVEMBER 2016 EVENT PRICE PAGE April 8 To be announced after December 3 November 2 Honors Choral Invitational $5, $3 24 April 9 Mandy Nousain ‘10 Boothe $35, $30 19 November 4 The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6 present “The Summit” $85, $75 16 April 20, 21, 22, 23 “The Navigator” $10, $8 25 November 10, 11, 12, 13 “9 to 5: The Musical” $15, $10 25 April 22 Kevin Eubanks $60, $50 17 November 15 Concert Winds & Symphony Band Invitational Concert $5, $3 24 April 25 Concert Winds Return From Tour Concert $5, $3 25 November 16 The Fall Great Evening of Jazz $5, $3 24 April 27 Chamber Singers “Metamorphosis” $5, $3 25 November 19 The Subdudes $30, $20 17 April 29 Russian National Ballet “Giselle” $40, $30, $25 22 November 20 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Three B’s, with a Twist” $38-$15 26 April 29 ArtsPower National Touring Theatre $12, $6 21 “The Monster Who Ate My Peas” DECEMBER 2016 EVENT PRICE PAGE MAY 2017 EVENT PRICE PAGE December 8, 9, 10, 11 Organic Theater Company “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” $30, $20 23 May 4, 5, 6, 7 “Improv: On Ice!” $5, $3 25 December 9 4th Annual Jazz Faculty Christmas Concert $25, $20 24 May 7 Women’s Chorale “Finale!” Concert $5, $3 25 December 10 Child’s Play Touring Theatre “The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t” $12, $6 20 May 12 Chicago Sinfonietta “Rightness in the Rhythm” $60, $48, $10 29 December 11 “Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza” $95, $85, $75 13 May 12 Revenge of the Rhythm Section $20, $15 24 December 11 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Holiday Sweets & Musical Treats” $18-$8 27 Drummer Jack Mouse and Bassist Kelly Sill December 17, 18 Celtic Woman “Home for Christmas, The Symphony Tour” $105, $95, $90 13 May 13 DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Springtime Celebration” $38-$15 29 JANUARY 2017 EVENT PRICE PAGE May 13 Gin Blossoms $65, $55, $45 15 January 13 An Evening with Jazz Vocalist Janice Borla $20, $15 24 May 18, 19, 20, 21 “Troilus and Cressida” $10, $8 25 January 15 Chicago Sinfonietta “Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” $60, $48, $10 22 May 18 Cardinal Chorus & Chamber Strings Spring Concert $5, $3 25 January 21 Thompson Square $70, $60, $50 15 May 21 Girls Like Us $35, $30 19 January 22 Lucia Spina ‘97 $35, $30 18 May 23 Concert Winds, Symphony Band & Instrumental Chamber $5, $3 25 January 26, 27, 28, 29 “Far From Normal” $5, $3 25 Players Spring Concert January 28 Jim Peterik & World Stage $75, $65 14 May 24 The Spring Great Evening of Jazz $5, $3 24 May 25 Concert Choir Graduation Concert $5, $3 25 Artists, dates, times, prices and locations are subject to change North Central College performance Impresario Society event 4 northcentralcollege.edu/show 630-637-SHOW (7469) 5 JoshJosh Turner Turner Saturday, September 24, 8 p.m.

Richard Marx RichardSaturday, OctoberMarx 1, 8 p.m. 6 northcentralcollege.edu/show 630-637-SHOW (7469) 7 Celtic Woman “HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, THE SYMPHONY TOUR” Celtic Woman Celtic Saturday, December 17, 8 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 3 p.m.

EnEn Vogue Vogue Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m.

8 northcentralcollege.edu/show 630-637-SHOW (7469) 9 Kevin Eubanks KevinSaturday, April 22, Eubanks8 p.m.

Jo Dee Messina Jo Dee MessinaSunday, March 26, 6 p.m. 10 northcentralcollege.edu/show 630-637-SHOW (7469) 11 THEATRICAL & WORLD MUSIC

Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza Sunday, December 11, 6 p.m. Pfeiffer Hall, $95, $85, $75 The Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza stars The Osmond Brothers and The Lennon Sisters with all the variety that made Andy Williams’ show so spectacular. The Christmas Extravaganza includes husband and wife variety dance team Pasha and Aliona, the Lennon granddaughters, the Andy Williams Ballroom Champions, The Moon River Band and much more, performing your favorite holiday songs and a tribute to Andy Williams.

Celtic Woman “HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, THE SYMPHONY TOUR” Saturday, December 17, 8 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 3 p.m. Pfeiffer Hall, $105, $95, $90 Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multiplatinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as the group presents “Home For Christmas, The Symphony Tour.” Featuring music from the all-female music ensemble’s second Christmas album “Home For Christmas,” including holiday favorites “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Silent Night.” The performance promises an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music and holiday cheer. Gin Blossoms Gin BlossomsSaturday, May 13, 8 p.m. 12 northcentralcollege.edu/show 630-637-SHOW (7469) 13 ROCK & COUNTRY Photo by David McClister David by Photo

Saturday, January 21, 8 p.m. Pfeiffer Hall, $70, $60, $50 Thompson Square has topped the radio charts with No. 1 hits “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” “If I Didn’t Have You” and “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About.” The duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson is a force to be reckoned with in the Thompson Square modern day country music landscape. Josh Turner

Saturday, September 24, 8 p.m. Pfeiffer Hall, $75, $60, $50 Richard Marx Multiplatinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner has sold more than 12 million units, is a disciple Saturday, October 1, 8 p.m. of traditional country music and one of the youngest Wentz Concert Hall, $65, $55 members of the Grand Ole Opry. From his 2003 Performer, and producer Richard Marx has platinum-selling debut “Long Black Train” to his most sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, with recent 2012 Billboard No. 1 release “Punching Bag,” chart-topping hits “Hold On To The Nights,” “Don’t Mean Turner has garnered multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM Nothing,” “Satisfied” and “Right Here Waiting.” nominations. Country singer, songwriter Raquel Cole will open for Turner. Jim Saturday, January 28, 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, Peterik $75, $65 As founding member of Survivor, Jim Peterik and & World Jo Dee Messina Gin Blossoms his songs “Eye Of The Sunday, March 26, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m. Tiger” and “The Search Wentz Concert Hall, $65, $55 Pfeiffer Hall, $65, $55, $45 Is Over” have become Stage modern classics. Peterik Debuting in 1996 with the hit single “Heads Carolina, For more than two decades, Gin Blossoms has defined handpicks the hottest and Tales California,” Jo Dee Messina has charted the sound of jangle pop with hits like “Until I Fall Away,” most versatile musicians nine No. 1 singles, 16 top 40 singles, two Grammy “Allison Road,” “Hey Jealousy” and “Found Out About for his band in the World nominations and sold more than 5 million records You.” The American rock band brings its trademark brand Stage show. worldwide. Messina’s newest album “ME” marks her of chiming guitars, introspective lyricism and irresistible most personal album to date. melodies.

14 northcentralcollege.edu/show 630-637-SHOW (7469) 15 Impresario Society event JAZZ / BLUES / R&B

Colin Brennan by Photo Sunday, October 16, 6 p.m.

Wentz Concert Hall, $50, $40 En Vogue Wil Baptiste (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin) are Black Violin, a string duo from Florida with equal footing in the worlds of classical music and hip- hop. Their debut album “Stereotypes” features a wide range of R&B, jazz and rock elements, illustrating the genre- busting sensibility behind Black Violin’s music. “For us, the violin is the vehicle for a bigger message, which is not to be afraid to be different,” says Black Violin Marcus. The Subdudes

Saturday, November 19, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $30, $20 Wentz Concert Hall, $85, $75 The Manhattan Transfer & Take 6 Over the course of 25 years and 10 albums, The Subdudes En Vogue is Cindy Herron-Braggs, and Rhona have quietly become one of America’s national music Bennett. Fusing style, sophistication, sass and sex appeal, PRESENT “THE SUMMIT” treasures. The group draws most of its inspiration the En Vogue formula is magical and the group went on from the sounds of the members native New Orleans, to sell more than 20 million albums with songs like “Hold blending blues, gospel, funk and R&B with their own On,” “Free Your Mind,” “Never Gonna Get It,” “Giving Him harmony vocals. The foursome has some of the sharpest ,” Don’t Let Go” and “Whatta Man,” musicianship and ensemble playing you’ll ever hear from featuring Salt-N-Pepa. any musicians.

Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $60, $50 Kevin Eubanks is a gifted Kevin Eubanks musician, guitarist, prolific Friday, November 4, 8 p.m. composer and known as Wentz Concert Hall, $85, $75 the music director of “The Tonight Show with Jay The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, two of the most acclaimed, award-winning Leno” band, appearing vocal groups in pop music, combine forces for the first time and create an on the show 18 years unforgettable concert event that will thrill audiences of all ages. The two groups until 2010. He continues boast a remarkable 20 Grammy Awards and a range of styles that covers nearly an active performance every genre of popular music. career, releasing in 2015 his acclaimed CD “Duets” with fellow guitarist Stanley Jordan to rave reviews.

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Mandy Nousain ‘10 Boothe

Sunday, April 9, 6 p.m. Madden Theatre, $35, $30 North Central College graduate Mandy Nousain ’10 Boothe has captivated audiences in the Kansas City jazz and cabaret scene. Boothe brings a fresh artistry and pizzazz to her interpretations of everything from classic musical theater songs to vintage pop tunes Lucia Spina ‘97 and the Great American Songbook.

Sunday, January 22, 6 p.m. Madden Theatre, $35, $30 Alyssa Allgood ‘14 With five Broadway credits to her name, including the Tony Award-winning “Kinky Boots” and headliner Sunday, February 19, 6 p.m. appearances at Town Hall, Joe’s Pub, NJPAC and Madden Theatre, $35, $30 Feinstein’s/54 Below, Wheaton native Lucia Spina has Chicago-based jazz vocalist Alyssa Allgood’s debut EP “Lady taken New York City by storm on stages large and small. Bird” was named a Best Release of 2015 in All About Jazz Girls She recently received the 2015 BroadwayWorld Cabaret and was hailed as “the most refined offering in the genre Award for Best Female Vocalist. yet.” The Chicago Jazz Magazine highly recommends her debut recording, calling it “a wonderful exploration of the Like Us lost art of bebop vocalese.” Sunday, May 21, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5, Madden Theatre, 6 p.m. $35, $30 Madden Theatre, Laury Shelley Solo performers Laura $35, $30 “THE MUSIC NEVER Freeman, Beckie Menzie Whether it’s jazz, pop, and Marianne Murphy rock or soul, Laury Shelley ENDS: LAURY Orland join together for puts her own indelible SHELLEY SINGS “Girls Like Us: The Music stamp on every song she MICHEL LEGRAND” of Carole King, Carly Simon sings. From performing and Joni Mitchell.” In 2015 at Carnegie Hall with this show was born after Oscar and Grammy- the trio read Sheila Weller’s winning composer Michel book “Girls Like Us” and Legrand or at New York’s realized how Simon, King Metropolitan Room and and Mitchell had made Chicago’s Jazz Showcase, such a huge impact on their Shelley brings passion to artistry. everything she sings. Photo by Steve Starr

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Sunday, April 2, noon and 3 p.m. Pfeiffer Hall, $12, $6 Theatreworks USA’s production of “Charlotte’s Web” is based on E.B. Photo by ArtsPower© White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a CHILD’S PLAY TOURING THEATRE ARTSPOWER NATIONAL little gray spider named Charlotte. This treasured TOURING THEATRE tale, featuring madcap and “The Christmas That endearing farm animals, THEATREWORKS USA explores bravery, selfless “The Rainbow Fish” love and the true meaning of friendship. Photo by Jean-Marie Guyaux Almost Wasn’t” Sunday, February 26, noon and 3 p.m. “Charlotte’s Web” Wentz Concert Hall, $12, $6 Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pfeiffer Hall, $12, $6 The Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful creature in the ocean, but in this musical she won’t share her silvery This delightful presentation is a special behind- scales with anyone. Will some good advice from the the-scenes peek at the hustle and bustle, and near wise old Octopus persuade her to share her gifts? disasters, of Christmas preparations at the North Pole, ArtsPower’s glimmering production, based on Marcus featuring a dancing reindeer, medical mix-ups and a Pfister’s celebrated book, is all about the value of spell-casting witch. Catch these close-call Christmas Saturday, April 29, sharing true friendship with others. Photo by ArtsPower© catastrophes at “The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t,” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. written by children and brought to life by Child’s Play Wentz Concert Hall, Touring Theatre. $12, $6 Danny Schnitzlein THEATREWORKS USA and Matt Faulkner’s wonderfully funny and award-winning book, “Miss Nelson is Missing” “The Monster Who Ate My Peas,” comes to life Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in ArtsPower’s rousing Pfeiffer Hall, $12, $6 musical. The poignant tale portrays the courage of a The students in Room 207 were the worst-behaved class young boy who confronts in the whole school—spitballs stuck to the ceiling, paper a clever monster and his airplanes whizzing through the air—even though they had own fears. the sweetest teacher of all, Miss Nelson. But when Miss Nelson unexpectedly does not come to school one day, the ARTSPOWER NATIONAL TOURING THEATRE class gets the strictest substitute they have ever met: Miss Viola Swamp! The search is on for Miss Nelson, who seems to have vanished. Hopefully the students of Room 207 will “The Monster Who Ate My Peas” find her before it’s too late—for them!

20 northcentralcollege.edu/show 630-637-SHOW (7469) 21 CLASSICAL & DANCE THEATRE Photo by Matt Knox Matt by Photo Be moved by the uplifting December 8, 9, 10, contemporary dance ORGANIC THEATER COMPANY of the incomparable 7:30 p.m. Parsons Dance. David December 10, 11, Parsons’ choreography Parsons Dance 2 p.m. “Jacob Marley’s is extraordinarily Theatre at engaging and uplifting Saturday, October 22, 8 p.m. Meiley-Swallow Hall, and evokes sensuality, Pfeiffer Hall, $35, $25, $20 $30, $20 Christmas Carol” athleticism, ingenuity Everybody knows the story and virtuosity. Parsons of Ebeneezer Scrooge’s Dance is internationally miraculous redemption, renowned for creating and but what about his late performing contemporary business partner Jacob American dance of Marley—the ghost extraordinary artistry that responsible for the old is accessible and enriching miser’s transformation? to diverse audiences. Photo by Lois Greenfield In the funny and heartwarming “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” a journey of laughter RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET and terror, redemption Chicago Sinfonietta and renewal begins in which Scrooge’s heart is “ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO “Giselle” opened—but not before DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.” Marley discovers his own.

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Sunday, January 15, 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $60, $48, $10 Pfeiffer Hall, $40, $30, $25 Chicago Sinfonietta’s “Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther The Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded in King Jr.” concert returns with a never-before-seen “side Moscow during the transitional period of Perestroika in by side by side” performance that will match Sinfonietta the late 1980s. With more than 50 dancers of singular musicians with young musicians. The joyful performance instruction and vast experience, the company will highlights the next generation of diverse musicians perform the ballet “Giselle.” being developed in Chicago and surrounding areas. The Roosevelt University Conservatory Choir joins the Sinfonietta for an epic performance of “Ode to Joy” from For more information visit Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. northcentralcollege.edu/subscriptions

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SUMMER SHOWS AN EVENING WITH JAZZ VIBRAPHONIST Chords for Kids THEATRE SUMMER LIGHT OPERA Brad Stirtz CONCERT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM “Time Wasted” Friday, March 10, 8 p.m., Madden Theatre Saturday, March 4, 7 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall October 6, 7, 8, 7:30 p.m. “Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates (and Piracy)” Adults $20, Students and Seniors $15 Free (ticket required) July 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 7:30 p.m. and July 10, 2 p.m. October 8, 9, 2 p.m., Madden Theatre Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall AN EVENING WITH JAZZ SAXOPHONIST SYMPHONY BAND & INSTRUMENTAL Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Adults $18, Students and Seniors $12 Mitch Paliga CHAMBER PLAYERS “Mosque Alert” SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE Friday, April 7, 8 p.m., Madden Theatre Winter Concert October 27, 28, 29, 7:30 p.m. Adults $20, Students and Seniors $15 Thursday, March 9, 7 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall October 30, 4 p.m., Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall “Oklahoma!” Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Adults $10, Students and Seniors $8 July 29, 30, August 5, 6, 7:30 p.m. REVENGE OF THE RHYTHM SECTION and July 31, August 7, 2 p.m., Pfeiffer Hall Drummer Jack Mouse CONCERT WINDS “9 to 5: The Musical” Adults $18, Students and Seniors $12 Return From Tour Concert November 10, 8 p.m. & Bassist Kelly Sill Tuesday, April 25, 7 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall November 11, 12, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, 8 p.m., Madden Theatre Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 November 13, 2 p.m., Pfeiffer Hall JAZZ Adults $20, Students and Seniors $15 Adults $15, Students and Seniors $10 CHAMBER SINGERS AN EVENING WITH JAZZ TROMBONIST The Spring Great Evening of Jazz “Metamorphosis” “Far From Normal” Tim Coffman Wednesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall January 26, 27, 28, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Friday, September 23, 8 p.m., Madden Theatre Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 January 29, 2 p.m., Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Adults $20, Students and Seniors $15 Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 WOMEN’S CHORALE AN EVENING WITH JAZZ PIANIST MUSIC “Once On This Island” Chris White “Finale!” Concert February 23, 24, 25, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 4 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Friday, October 21, 8 p.m., Madden Theatre Homecoming Concert February 26, 2 p.m., Pfeiffer Hall Sunday, October 30, 1 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Adults $20, Students and Seniors $15 Adults $15, Students and Seniors $10 Free (ticket required) The Fall Great Evening of Jazz CARDINAL CHORUS & CHAMBER STRINGS “The Navigator” Wednesday, November 16, 7:30 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Honors Choral Invitational Spring Concert April 20, 21, 22, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Thursday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall April 23, 2 p.m., Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Adults $10, Students and Seniors $8 4th Annual Jazz Faculty Christmas Concert Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 CONCERT WINDS & SYMPHONY BAND CONCERT WINDS, SYMPHONY BAND & Friday, December 9, 8 p.m., Madden Theatre “Improv: On Ice!” INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER PLAYERS Adults $25, Students and Seniors $20 Invitational Concert May 4, 5, 6, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 7 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Spring Concert May 6, 7, 2 p.m., Madden Theatre AN EVENING WITH JAZZ VOCALIST Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Tuesday, May 23, 7 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Janice Borla Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 “Troilus and Cressida” Friday, January 13, 8 p.m., Madden Theatre 29th Annual Gospel Extravaganza CHICAGOLAND SHOWCASE CONCERT CHOIR May 18, 19, 20, 7:30 p.m. Adults $20, Students and Seniors $15 Saturday, February 4, 7:30 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall May 21, 2 p.m., Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall AN EVENING WITH JAZZ TRUMPETER Adults $15, Students and Seniors $10 Graduation Concert Adults $10, Students and Seniors $8 Thursday, May 25, 7:30 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Art Davis Explore the Sound Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3 Friday, February 10, 8 p.m., Madden Theatre Friday, February 17, 7:30 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall Adults $20, Students and Seniors $15 Adults $10, Students and Seniors $3

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CHICAGO SINFONIETTA “Unhinged”

Saturday, September 17, 8 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall, $60, $48, $10 DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Reach for the Stars” “Out-of-this-World Family Saturday, October 15, 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $38-$15 Halloween Concert” Sunday, October 23, 2 and 4 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $10, $5

DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Holiday Sweets & Musical Treats” Sunday, December 11, 2 and 4 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $18-$8 CHICAGO SINFONIETTA DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Día de los Muertos” “Three B’s, with a Twist” Saturday, October 29, 8 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 3 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $60, $48, $10 Wentz Concert Hall, $38-$15

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DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Gershwin Greats”

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 3 p.m., Wentz Concert Hall, $38-$15 “Annual Tribute to Dr. “Russian Majesty” Sunday, February 12, 3 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr.” Wentz Concert Hall, $38-$15 Sunday, January 15, 3 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $60, $48, $10

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA “More Than a Letter” Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $60, $48, $10

CHICAGO SINFONIETTA DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Rightness in the Rhythm” “Springtime Celebration” Friday, May 12, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, $60, $48, $10 Wentz Concert Hall, $38-$15

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LISTER “I AM AMERICAN” ARTIST JOYCE OWENS

BROOKES PELTZ

MOTSINGER BRONKOWSKI MARK

Bogumil Bronkowski & Nathan Motsinger “I AM American” Angie Lister Brian Mark September 16 - October 16 GROUP SHOW CURATED February 3 - March 26 “EPIPHANIES ILLUMINATED” Bronkowski’s current body of work explores the concepts BY SERGIO GOMEZ Sponsored by Lister’s work explores the dynamic relationships between June 2 - July 9 of struggle, place and belonging. It reflects his personal October 21 - December 11 shapes, forms and colors. She is inspired by the natural The exhibition provokes viewers to experience the experiences in that the viewer has to work to solve and The “I AM American” group exhibition uses a variety world and the interplay between the natural world and “aha” moment, as the ghostly works reveal hologram- make visual sense of each image. Bronkowski plays with of styles, visual forms, symbols and metaphors to man-made objects such as glass. Her work focuses on like figures and images which seemingly appear and the sense of space and depth, and his paintings do not provide a wide-angle view into the bicultural experience the moments where beauty is found in the midst of life’s disappear depending on their play with the light and always make formal sense, much like America did not and explores the meaning of being “American.” Some unending emotional demands. position of the viewer. The work challenges viewers by make sense to him when he first arrived here. works directly approach the theme of identity while compelling them to slow down, look closely and look others delve into other subjects related to the American Lorraine Peltz again from as many angles as possible, viewing them in a Motsinger is influenced by the process of layering, experience. different light and perspective. editing and creating spaces of the unknown. Most March 31 - May 14 inspirations that drive his creativity come from exploring Peltz’s paintings and works on paper examine the ideas topographical maps to observing the inner workings Carol Brookes of memory, place and identity—particularly in relation to ARTIST RECEPTIONS of viruses and disease. Expressing his inner emotions December 16 - January 29 women. Using imagery culled from both personal history Meet the artists, shake their hands and ask them using raw materials, while also combining the severance Brookes sees the world as layers of structure and surface and the contemporary moment, her work incorporates questions at artist receptions. Light appetizers are of architectural landscapes, grants Motsinger the which have resulted in PULSE and SLANT. These two the remembered image of a particular chandelier with a served and the events are free and open to the public. opportunity to identify with the technique, exploration range of painterly events, sometimes including patterned related series of works are made of frame-like boxes Visit northcentralcollege.edu/show and freedom. flowers, starbursts and decorative flourishes. constructed of wood and canvas and filled with sculptural for dates and times. structures and mixed media materials. They are in essence wall sculptures that create a strong architectural presence.

30 northcentralcollege.edu/show 630-637-SHOW (7469) 31 Address: Hours: Visit: Oesterle Library Gallery is »» 7:45 a.m. - Midnight »» 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/ OESTERLE LIBRARY GALLERY open to the public and located Monday through Thursday »» Noon - Midnight Sunday art-exhibits for more information. at 320 E. School Street. »» 7:45 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday

OTT

NAYAR STUDIO CONVERSATIONS

Sharron Ott Ramon Nayar North Central College Art Department August 21 - October 6 December 4 - January 26 STUDENT EXHIBIT Through shapes, values and the hues, Ott invites the Storytelling—the very premise behind Ramon Nayar’s March 26 - May 5 Artist Receptions viewer to experience the world she creates within her work in creative writing, photography and film—is The exhibit will feature student works from Meet the artists, shake their hands paintings. The expressionistic pieces speak of the beauty anchored on words and images. He believes words and the North Central College Art Department. The and ask them questions at artist of nature, bringing awareness of creatures that are images, especially when assembled to complement each exhibitor name(s) will be announced at a later receptions. Light appetizers are endangered and precious. other and support an idea and/or unlock new ideas, is what time. served and the events are free and powerful storytelling offers to move the heart and mind. North Central College Community Show Senior Art Show open to the public. October 9 - December 1 Studio Conversations May 7 - June 11 Visit northcentralcollege.edu/show January 29 - March 23 for dates and times. North Central College is proud to announce its first-ever As part of their degree, all senior art majors juried art exhibition that’s open to all North Central Mary Bookwalter, Janice Meister and Carol Weber present their work along with their fellow faculty, staff and students. All mediums considered. are artists and friends who have for years collectively classmates. discussed and critiqued their art. They saw their art-making processes of mixed media collage and the common themes within their works as a strong basis for an exhibition, which focuses around the ideas and interactions they have with each other’s artwork.

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1. 225 N. Loomis House 2. Kimmel Residence Hall 3. Larrance Academic Center 4. Kiekhofer Hall and Koten Chapel 5. Seybert Residence Hall 6. Oesterle Library 7. Goldspohn Hall 8. Kroehler Science Center 9. Rolland Center Boilerhouse Café 10. Old Main 11. Peter & Paul Hall 12. Carnegie Hall Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall 13. Harold and Eva White 171 E. CHICAGO AVE. 31 S. ELLSWORTH ST. Activities Center 14. Meiley-Swallow Hall This cultural and architectural jewel features Wentz Features a 239-seat theatre with a thrust stage for lectures, Concert Hall, a spectacular 617-seat auditorium with film screenings, musical and theatre productions. 15. Pfeiffer Hall world-class acoustics. 16. A.A. Smith House 17. 116 S. Brainard House The Box Office is located in the Fine Arts Center. 18. Hammersmith House 19. Science Center (Completion 2017) 20. Abe House 21. Bookstore 22. Wentz Concert Hall/ Fine Arts Center 23. Geiger Residence Hall 24. Kaufman Dining Hall 25. Rall Residence Hall 26. Seager Residence Hall 27. Schneller Residence Hall 28. President’s House 29. Patterson Residence Hall Pfeiffer Hall Bartley and Maricela Madden Theatre 30. Ward Residence Hall 310 E. BENTON AVE. 171 E. CHICAGO AVE. 31. New Hall Theatrical productions, recitals, choral and instrumental A versatile 150-seat black box experimental theatre adjacent 32. 224 E. Chicago House performances are hosted throughout the year at this historic to Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center for theatre 33. Oliver Hall west suburban magnet for the arts. Built in 1926, it features productions, lectures and film screenings. 34. Edward Everett Rall House a 1,057-seat auditorium with a balcony. 35. Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium 36. Merner Field House Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery 37. Residence Hall/ 31 S. ELLSWORTH ST. Recreation Center 38. Zimmerman Stadium Oesterle Library Gallery 39. Shanower Family Field 320 E. SCHOOL ST. 40. Business Operations & Maintenance 41. Naper Place Box Office Buildings marked in purple 42. Riverview Property indicate a fine arts venue or gallery location. Schoenherr Gallery 171 E. CHICAGO AVE. Located in the Fine Arts Center next to the Box Office.

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