Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed!
Elmhurst College Jazz Festival
Thursday, Feb. 21
Friday, Feb. 22
Saturday, Feb. 23
Sunday, Feb. 24
The 52nd annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival will be held at Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College at various times over the course of the four dates. For tickets and information about competing bands and headliners, visit elmhurst.edu/jazzfestival
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Friday, Feb. 15
At 7 p.m. award-winning writer and ordained priest, James Carroll will speak in the Alexander Room of the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College. He is the author of 12 novels, in-cluding his most recent, The Cloister; and Constantine’s Sword: The Church and the Jews, a New York Times Best Seller and acclaimed documentary. Free and open to the public. Info: (630) 617-5186.
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Beginning at 4 p.m., Elmhurst College will present Blueprint for the Beloved Community by Brad R. Braxton, as this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Intercultural Lecture. It will be held in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College. Braxton is supervisory curator of religion at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Tickets are $10 for general admission, free to College students, faculty, staff and alumni. Tickets and info: elmhurst.edu/cultural or call (630) 617-5186.
Friday, Feb. 22
From 7-9:30 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents Date Night at Pinot’s Palette, 214 No. York St. Bring out the artistic side of your romantic relationship at this special night as you paint, sip, and celebrate the History Museum’s “Heart’s Desire” exhibit. No art experience required. Guests will receive step-by-step guidance from staff to create a beautiful “Love Birds” painting together. Visit the exhibit at Elmhurst History Museum prior to the program to pick up a coupon good for one free house wine or beer at the event. Registration required. Tickets are $40 per person, plus cash bar, available at pinotspalette.com/elmhurst or call 630-359-4500.
Friday, Feb. 22
Sat. Feb. 23
Friday, Mar. 1
Saturday, Mar. 2
Sunday, Mar. 3
GreenMan Theatre will hold its 15th annual Murder Mystery dinner theater fundraiser, “Bewitched, Bothered, or Be Murdered!” in the upstairs banquet hall at Angelo’s Ristorante at 247 N. York St.. Friday and Saturday performances start at 7 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m. (Note: NO performance on Sunday, Feb. 24.) Doors open an hour before showtime to allow guests to mingle with cast members and get clues about “whodunit.” Tickets are $55 and include a family-style Italian feast. Cash bar. Tickets must be bought in advance, not available at the door. Tickets and info: greenmantheatre.org or call 630-464-2646. Performances often sell out, so reserve early.
Saturday, Feb. 23
- From 1-4 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum is hosting a Family Day Workshop. Families are invited to participate in hands-on STEAM activities inspired by the interdisciplinary ideals of the Bauhaus. Available to all ages. Free with museum admission. Info: (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org
- Beginning at 2 p.m., ages youth to adult are invited to the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art for “All About Pearls,” led by gemologist Sakina Bharani, who will present the whole spectrum of pearls, including the growth process of natural pearls and human intervention in cultured pearls. Regular Museum Admission applies. Reservations recommended. Info: 630-833-1616 or visit lizzadromuseum.org
Sunday, Feb. 24
Beginning at 1:30 p.m., learn the history and unique design of the McCormick House at the Elmhurst Art Museum at the tour, “From the Bauhaus to Our House.” This docent-led tour will introduce concepts in the exhibition, The Whole World a Bauhaus. It will conclude in the two contemporary site-specific exhibitions in the McCormick House. Free with Museum admission or membership. Info: (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org
- From 7 p.m. to 12 midnight, York Boosters will hold the annual Green Scene fundrais-er at Fitz’s Spare Keys in downtown Elmhurst. Bowl-ing with York coaches, open pool, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, light buffet and cash bar. Tickets are $50 in ad-vance, or $60 at the door. For tickets, visit york-ab.ejoinme.org/greenscene2019
Saturday, Mar. 2
At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Classical Delights’ at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. The church has accessible parking and facilities; parking is free. Dr. Ted Hatmaker will host a ‘Behind the Music Stand’ discussion at 5:45 p.m. just before the concert. Tickets: $35/adults, $32/seniors and $12/students. Group, family rates available. Tickets and info: 630-941-0202 or elmhurstsymphony.org.
Thursday, March 7
From 7 – 8:30 p.m., Elmhurst College welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin who will present “Team of Rivals: Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln” as this year’s Rudolf G. Schade Lecture. The program will take place at Hammerschmidt Chapel. Tickets are available at elmhurst.life/TeamOfRivals.
Saturday, March 9
The 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12 noon from Wilson St. & Spring Rd. heading north, ending at the railroad tracks just beyond Silverado Grill. A fun-filled day for the whole family. Info: elmhurststpatsparade.com.
Ongoing programs:
- The Elmhurst History Museum is showing Heart’s Desire: Reflections on Love & Marriage. Explore historic Valentines, wedding gowns and those who wore them. Info: (630) 833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org
- Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends support and provides social activities for those who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainment. Info: Dave at 630-620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org.
- The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. New York steaks are available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800.
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