Culture: ‘Gypsy’

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Updated: February 4, 2012 12:20PM

AUDITIONS

Music by the Lake: George Williams College will hold auditions for the Music by the Lake production of the musical “Music in the Air” in Wisconsin and Chicago. The audition schedule is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 5, at the Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., seventh floor, Room 730, Chicago; and 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 21, First Congregational Church, 1511 Church St., Wauwatosa, Wis. (Feb. 28 snow day). Contact Julia Rowehl at jrowehl@aurora.edu or (262) 245-8597 (e-mail preferred). Visit citycenterencores.com or musicbythelake.com.

Elmhurst Choral Union: The chorus seeks singers to perform with a full orchestra. Rehearsals start Feb. 6. Contact elmhurstchoralunion.org or call (630) 758-1100.

Fox Valley Festival Chorus: The chorus is a 50+ year tradition in the area, and membership is extended to any person with singing interest and ability. Rehearsals begin at 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at the corner of Edgelawn and Galena, Aurora. Visit foxvalleyfc.org or foxvalleyfc@gmail.com.

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra: The University of St. Francis invites community members to join the ensemble, which is preparing for an April concert. String players and oboists are needed. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sexton Auditorium in the Moser Performing Arts Center, 500 Wilcox St., Joliet. Contact Conductor Jim Stopher at jolietsymphonyorchestra.org.

JJC Chorale: The Chorale is open to community members of at least high school age. No audition is required, prior singing experience and/or the ability to read music is desirable. Tenors and basses are needed. Rehearsals are 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the JJC Main Campus in K-Building, room 1003. Call (815) 280-2223.

BOOKS

Barnes and Noble: At the Promenade Center, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Call (630) 783-0009 or visit barnesandnoble.com.

Barnes and Noble: At 2621 Plainfield Road, Joliet. Call (815) 254-2493 or visit barnesandnoble.com.

EXPOS

Kane County Flea Market: Flea markets take place the first weekend of the month from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Kane County Fairgrounds, Randall Road and Route 64, St. Charles. Featuring antiques, collectibles and hundreds of dealers. Admission is $5 each day; children younger than 12 are admitted free. Call (630) 377-2252. Visit www.kanecountyfleamarket.com.

Monarch Chapter Beer Can and Breweriana Show: The next show is at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18 at American Legion Post 76 in Carol Stream. Admission is $2. At 570 S. Gary Avenue Carol Stream. Tables are $10 for members; $15 for non-members. Call Alan Bormann at (630) 305-8618 or send e-mail to abormann6735@wowway.com.

FESTS

Fish ‘N’ Freeze: Bring your poles and bait and come ice fishing at 9 a.m. Feb. 4 at Blackhawk Park in South Elgin. Adults and kids will compete in separate divisions. At Blackhawk Pond, 1479 Blackhawk Circle, South Elgin. Call (847) 622-0003 or visit Southelgin.com.

Dancing with the Geneva Stars: Hors d’oeuvres, dessert and a cash bar, 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Tickets are $35. At Eagle Brook Country Club, 2288 Fargo Blvd., Geneva. Call (630) 232-7494 or visit Geneva.il.us.

FILM

After Hours Film Society: The nonprofit group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Schedule: “Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench,” Feb. 13. At the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Cost is $5 for members and $9 for others. Call (630) 534-4528. Visit afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

Westmont Frozen Film Festival: The 1st festival is calling for entries. It will be at 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24 and 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Community Center, 75 E. Richmond, and the Senior Center, 55 E. Richmond. The early bird entry fee is to Jan. 31. Entries must be submitted by Feb. 20. Call (630) 969-8080 or visit wpd4fun.org.

THEATER

“Gypsy”: “Gypsy” will be presented to April 1 at Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace. Lunch and dinner tickets are $49.75 to $68. At 100 Drury Lane. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit drurylaneoakbrook.com.

“The Color Purple”: The National Broadway Tour of “The Color Purple” appears Feb. 8 at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $15 to $65. At 1 University Parkway, University Park. Call (708) 235-2222.

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