The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar
Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar.
If your club or organization is gathering during this time or planning a special event, live OR virtually, send the information to [email protected] and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line. The Calendar also appears at theindependentnewspapers.com.
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Saturday, Mar. 5
• At 12 noon, the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to step off on Spring Road at Wilson Street. The 25th annual parade has been on hold for two years, thanks to COVID-19, but will return this year, as will the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra, which will serve as Parade Grand Marshal.
• At 7:30 p.m., there will be a concert recital presented by professional musician and Elmhurst resident Uli Widmaier. The concert will be held at Congregation Etz Chaim, 1710 So. Highland Ave. in Lombard. It will also be available virtually via live stream. Free, but contributions appreciated to The People’s Music School. Masks required. For tickets, visit events.idonate.com/uli.
Sunday, Mar. 6
At 12 noon, the Elmhurst History Museum is hosting a free Gallery Talk with the Curator of Exhibits, Dan Bartlett, will lead participants through highlights of the “People of the Prairie: 12,000 Years in DuPage County” exhibit.
Tuesday, Mar. 8
Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Molly Tran, who leads Elmhurst University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in public health, will present the free, hour-long webinar “More Than Epidemiology: The Many Facets of Public Health.” Tran will explore the wide array of challenges public health professionals address every day and discuss how Elmhurst’s public health program is preparing students to lead with innovation. Free and open to the public, but registration is required to obtain the access link. Register at elmhurst.edu/mph-webinar. For more information, visit elmhurst.edu/publichealth.
• At 6:30 p.m., the Father McDonald Council #1911 of the Knights of Columbus will hold an event to celebrate the presentation of donations from its annual Tootsie Roll drive to various intellectual disability charities at the Knights of Columbus, 537 So. York St. A buffet dinner will be served. Casual attire. Please RSVP the number of adults and children to [email protected].
Wednesday, Mar. 9
At 7 p.m., columnist and author George Will will deliver “The Political Argument Today,” this year’s Rudolf G. Schade Lecture on History, Ethics and Law in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst University. Admission is $15 for the general public and free for University students, faculty, staff, alumni. Tickets available at elmhurst.edu/cultural. Info: email [email protected].
Thursday, March 10
From 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Eagles football and cheer program will hold an open house and registration event at York High School. For more information, visit ElmhurstEagles.com.
Saturday, Mar. 12
At 7 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd., the Elmhurst Symphony will perform Bach’s St. John Passion along with the Apollo Chorus of Chicago. Dr. Ted Hatmaker lecture at 5:45 p.m. The church has accessible parking. Masks and proof of vaccination required. Tickets are $35/adults, $32/seniors, $12/students (must be at least 12). Tickets: 630-941-0202 or elmhurstsymphony.org.
Sunday, Mar. 13
At 4 p.m. Music at Bethel United Church of Christ presents “The Magic of Mendelssohn,” featuring Bethel’s artistic director and pianist Jeffrey Panko, flutist Jennie Brown, and cellist Paula Kosower, performing two beloved piano trios by Felix Mendelssohn. Bethel is located at 315 East St. Charles Rd. Tickets are $20 available by calling 630-279-4040, or at the door. Students are free.
Monday, Mar. 17
The Chicago Accordion Club meets on the third Monday of every month from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion, 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Visitors are welcome. Every meeting fee includes professional musical entertainment and pizza. Admission is $12 for members and $15 for non-members.
Mar. 28-Apr. 1
The Elmhurst History Museum presents Spring Break Activities for Families: Families are invited to participate in different programs including a free Meet an Archaeologist! drop-in day, an off-site workshop at St. James Farm called From Atlatl to Archery: Ancient Hunting Technologies ($5 per person), and a free Three Sisters Make-and-Take activity where participants will learn to grow corn, squash and bean plants together following native traditions.
Elmhurst History Museum
Ongoing programs:
• The Elmhurst History Museum hosts an online pre-recorded lecture called From Prairie to Tree Town: Tales of Old Elmhurst presented by Museum Executive Director Dave Oberg. For access: visit elmhursthistory.org/320/Programs for the link to the pre-recorded program. Available through Tuesday, Mar. 1.
• By All Accounts: The Story of Elmhurst
Experience local history through an award-winning exhibit about how the City of Elmhurst grew and developed over the years, including a history of the Glos Mansion and family.
Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst
Info: elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.
‘People of the Prairie’ now open at EHM
The Elmhurst History Museum at 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst, will use an archaeological lens to gain a deeper understanding of the vibrant Native cultures and communities of the earliest inhabitants in their latest exhibit, People of the Prairie: 12,000 Years in DuPage County. The exhibit remains on display through June 5. Info: www.elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum’s
new exhibition opens
Beginning Saturday, Feb. 5, the Elmhurst Art Museum hosts its newest exhibit “Houses of Tomorrow: Solar Homes from Keck to Today.” It will remain through May 29. Sponsored by DuPage Foundation, Graham Foundation, Artis Grant Program and Room & Board home furnishings.
