Experience the glorious sounds of Rhapsody by the Lake, presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Musicians in Performance at Mayslake, on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. The Elmhurst Symphony will be joined by the Young Lake Harp Duo of Janelle Jansen Lake and Nicole Luchs Young. Enjoy a beautiful evening of music by the Gershwins, Claude…
Spring is officially here, and that means the Egg Hunt in Wilder Park is just around the corner! Families and their dogs from all over Elmhurst and the surrounding area will meet at the park on Saturday, April 20, at 9 a.m. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and have photos taken with him. The…
You’re invited to hear The Poetry of Carl Sandburg, Music of Chris Vallillo at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at the Elmhurst History Museum. Sandburg’s poetry, selections from his “American Songbag” anthology and original music by Vallillo combine to create a delightful hour of music that’s appropriate for all ages. The program also commemorates…
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art shares a treat from its permanent collection in an ongoing special exhibit called The Rock Café. You can see it through Friday, May 31 during regular museum hours. The Rock Café serves up three healthy meals made entirely of stones and petrified wood. It doesn’t sound very appetizing, but…
If you have kids ages four and older who love dinosaurs, you won’t want them to miss Dino Discoveries at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 2-2:50 p.m. Paleontologist “Illinois Bone” is your guide on this journey back to the time of the dinosaurs. During the fun, interactive lecture,…
If you’re looking for fun family activities while your kids are off school for Spring Break, be sure to check out the Spring Break History Hunt at the Churchville Schoolhouse and Fischer Farm. This free activity takes place on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse…
Come out for an evening of great music at the Elmhurst Symphony Concert: Classical Delights on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 7 p.m. The concert takes place at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Under the direction of Conductor Dr. Stephen Alltop, the orchestra will perform selected works by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Sergei Prokofiev. Grammy-nominated…
The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art will hold a lecture called All About Pearls on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 2-3 p.m. Join Gemologist Sakina Bharani as she discusses the differences between natural and cultured pearls, the wide variety of pearl shapes, sizes and colors, and how pearls have been valued throughout human history. This…
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and the Elmhurst Kiwanis Club invite you to attend the Stanger Young Artists Concerto Audition on Saturday, February 16, from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Auditions are held every 15 minutes at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. This is an opportunity for outstanding student musicians to compete for the privilege of performing…
