Don’t miss The Great Depression’s Impact on Chicagoland, a prerecorded lecture presented by the Elmhurst History Museum from Jan. 24 through May 2, 2021. This free virtual event covers the events surrounding the Great Depression and explains how it impacted Chicagoland residents. The illustrated talk will be given by Dominic A. Pacyga, Ph.D. and Emeritus Professor…
While we may not be able to attend live holiday performances in person this year, the Chicago School of Ballet offers the opportunity to watch virtually. Their presentation of The Nutcracker will be streamed for two virtual performances on Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Attendees can watch the event live on the…
Christmas carols have long been part of the holiday season, but most of us don’t know the history of these songs. You’ll discover the history and meaning of Christmas Carols and learn about the people who created them when you attend A History of Popular Christmas Carols and Songs on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at…
There is Black Housing in the Future: Equitable Public Housing as Memorial is an installation that takes place at Elmhurst Art Museum’s McCormick House from Dec. 3, 2020, through May 9, 2021. This exhibition is the creation of Alisha Wormsley and Ayanah Moor. It’s designed to further activism and education to support mothers struggling to…
If you love classical music, don’t miss the Elmhurst Symphony’s Mostly Mozart concert, which will be available from Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. through Dec. 6. Mostly Mozart is the second of the ESO’s two virtual musical programs for fall. The performance features celebrated pianist Ran Dank, who will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No….
Be sure to check out the Elmhurst Art Museum’s Virtual Exhibition Tour: Wright vs. Mies on Nov. 11 from 7-8 p.m. This virtual event will take you through the Museum’s Wright Before the Lloyd” exhibit. A virtual tour of the Museum’s historic McCormick House uncovers the story of the feud that developed between architects Frank…
There’s still time to catch Almost, Maine, which will be performed by the York High School Drama Club and streamed tonight, Oct. 22 through Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The play is presented as part of the club’s 2020-2021 season, which carries the theme, “Lift With Love.” At BMW of Elmhurst, we’re glad to have such a…
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present Heavenly Harp & Beautiful Brass: A French Connection, available Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:00 p.m. through Nov. 6. The first of two virtual fall musical programs, A French Connection offers audiences the opportunity to see ESO Principal Harp Janelle Lake, the soloist in Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro…
Fans of Shakespeare won’t want to miss Shakespeare Project of Chicago: A Conversation with J.R. Sullivan. This virtual event is presented by the Elmhurst Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 7-8 p.m. Peter Garino, artistic director of the Shakespeare Project of Chicago, will interview acclaimed director J.R. Sullivan. Topics will include Sullivan’s approach to…
