It’s time for the McCormick House Tour at the Elmhurst Art Museum. On Saturday, May 21, 2022, you’ll have a chance to investigate one of Elmhurst’s most noteworthy homes. The tour starts at 1:30 p.m. and lasts about an hour. Your tour guides are docents who know the history of this house and the people…
Visit Elmhurst’s museums for free when Elmhurst Museum Day returns for 2022. This celebration of the importance of our city’s museums takes place on Sunday, May 15, from 1-5 p.m. In addition to free admission, each museum offers family activities, tours, refreshments and more! Hop on the Explore Elmhurst Trolley and avoid the need to…
Join the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra as it presents Orchestral Brilliance on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. This unforgettable evening features a program designed to delight every classical music fan. The featured works include Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture” and Rachmaninoff’s “Festive Dances.” The highlight of the evening will be guest artist, percussionist She-e Wu. She’ll perform…
Jazz lovers should mark Saturday, May 7, 2022, on their calendars. That’s the date jazz makes a comeback at the Music at Bethel concert series. This performance features the Alyssa Allgood Quartet. The concert takes place at the Bethel United Church of Christ’s sanctuary. At BMW of Elmhurst, we’re constantly amazed at the quality of talent the…
Art in Wilder Park is back, and this year’s event promises to be as exciting as ever. The 25th Annual Art in Wilder Park celebration takes place on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy works from more than 125 Midwestern artists. You’ll find…
There’s still time to catch Stoned Right Out of My Mind: Seven Other Dwarfs, Selected Works by Ted Strandt over the next two weeks. Running through April 29, 2022, at the Elmhurst Art Museum, this collection explores Strandt’s connection to his ancestral Danish heritage as a “stenhugger,” or stonecutter. At BMW of Elmhurst, we’re excited to see…
Join the Elmhurst History Museum as it presents Billy Caldwell: Chicago and the Great Lakes Trail. Author Susan Kelsey will discuss the fascinating story of Billy Caldwell, who was of mixed Native American and Irish descent. Caldwell negotiated a land trade that caused thousands of Native people to be relocated from the Chicago area to…
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Elmhurst History Museum presents an online talk entitled Carl Sandburg: Poet, Politician and Prophet. Join Sandburg scholar Lawrence Webb as he examines the poet and former Elmhurst resident’s impact on American culture in the 20th century. This free YouTube presentation will be available starting April 7 and can…
The Elmhurst Public Library presents Ladies of Laughter on Tuesday, March 29, at 7 p.m. This hybrid event is led by film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek, who will offer information and anecdotes about the funny women of the Golden Age of film, TV and radio. Subjects will include Lucille Ball, Gracie Allen and Eve Arden….
Mighty Con returns to its home turf on March 20 at the Dupage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. The comic convention takes place on a Sunday for the first time and runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features more than 100 artist tables, vendor booths, and a long list of special guests. There…
