Pick of the Week
York Drama presents Shakespeare’s As You Like It.
On Thursday, Oct. 13, Friday, Oct. 14, Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16, York High School Drama will present William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Fri., and Sat., and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Reserved seat tickets will be available beginning Saturday, Oct. 1. For tickets, visit yorkdrama.org.
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Sunday, Oct. 9
From 12:15-2:30 p.m., the SHE Single Mothers Event will take place at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Complimentary lunch for all who attend, moms and kids, and childcare will be provided for ages 3-12 during the program. The program will be “Techniques for Survival.” Info: elmhurstcrc.org/she or email [email protected].
Tuesday, Oct. 11
At 7 p.m., Elmhurst University will host “Out and Faithful,” a program led by Rev. Dr. William R. Johnson, a 1968 Elmhurst alumnus and the first openly gay person to be ordained by a mainline Christian denomination. Held in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus, admission is free and the public is welcome.
Saturday, Oct. 15
Sunday, Oct. 16
From 2-5 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum and GreenMan Theatre Troupe will hold the “Graveside Stories Cemetery Walk.” Learn about the history of Elmhurst through the perspectives of past residents. Limit: 10 persons per tour time slot. Tours depart from cemetery gates every 15 minutes. St. Peter and St. Mary Cemeteries are located near Myrtle and Alexander St. on the Elmhurst University campus. All ages welcome, but no strollers please. Tickets are $12 each and reservations are required. Register at elmhursthistory.org/320/Programs.
Saturday, Oct. 15
• From 9 a.m. until 12 noon, volunteers are invited to help clean-up the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie. Please arrive and be ready for our orientation meeting at 9 a.m. sharp. Dress for outdoor work (work gloves, long pants, long-sleeve shirts) and for the weather. The group will meet in Elmhurst at the corner of Berkley Avenue and Illinois Prairie Path. Info: epd.org/parks/Elmhurst-great-western-prairie.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
• At 4 p.m., Elmhurst University will host the William R. Johnson Intercultural Lecture in the Frick Center Founder’s Lounge on the EU campus. The annual forum about issues and stories of the LGBTQIA+ community, this year’s lecture is “From Stonewall to the White House: Media as a Weapon for Change.” Admission is free and all are welcome.
• At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby will meet in the gathering room at the Elmhurst Public Library., The discussion will include the next steps beyond the Inflation Reduction Act and the upcoming meeting with our legislators. Info: [email protected](where you’ll find a link to attend virtually).
Saturday, Oct. 29
From 1-2 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum presents “Be Bold. Be Elmhurst,” the words on the large-scale mural in Elmhurst by Rafael Blanco, originally from Spain, and current Assistant Professor at Elmhurst University. Be sure to see the new University-sponsored mural before attending. Free to members. Non-members general admission. Sponsored by Wintrust and the Museum’s Development and Programming Committees.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Beginning at 6 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM) will hold its 25th Anniversary Soiree at Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center. Tickets are $375 each, $3,500 for a Patron Table and $5,000 for a Collector Table. Golden Ticket for $100 purchased before Wednesday, Oct. 12 qualifies for a special drawing for an overnight stay at Le Meridien. allows and the public is invited to join the effort to inspire people of all ages. Proceeds of the fundraiser will support the Museum’s operations, with a special Fund-a-Need for the 25th Anniversary Fund. For tickets and information, visit [email protected].
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Elmhurst History Museum’s exhibit
Ongoing programs:
• 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.
Elmhurst Art Museum
• The first solo museum show of Pilsen-based street artist Sentrock, whose real name is Joseph Perez, is currently on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum now through Sunday, Jan. 15 Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.
• Now through Jan. 16, 2023, the Elmhurst Art Museum is holding an exhibition in honor of its founder Eleanor King Hookham. In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, we are honoring our founder Eleanor King Hookham (1909-2003). She was an educator, internationally exhibiting artist, and the main driving force behind the museum for many decades. Artwork by Hookham from the museum’s collection will be on view in the McCormick House, along with historical photos and documents that show her leadership in securing the historic home for the museum’s future patrons to enjoy.
See works by the trailblazing Hookham in the McCormick House Children’s Wing including oil paintings, watercolors, and signature ink and coffee drawings. Professionally she called herself El King and exhibited around the world.
Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org.
