Culture: Anderson’s Bookshops
May 10, 2012 4:24PM
Updated: May 10, 2012 4:33PM
AUDITIONS
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra: EYSO 2012-13 Season Auditions Auditions will be held from May 30 to June 3. Students who will begin 4th grade in the fall to college students may audition for a seat in one of the six ensembles. Call (847) 841-7700 or visit eyso.org.
Downtown Aurora Summer ArtWalk: The Aurora ArtWalk slated for June 8 in downtown Aurora seeks interested artists. Apply at AuroraArtwalk.com.
(sub)URBAN ART WALK: The downtown Naperville Art Walk scheduled for June 16 seeks artists. Prizes offered. Visit http://arranmorearts.org/suburban-art/suburban-art-walk/.
The Southwest Community Concert Band: Rehearsals are 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the First Church of the Nazarene, 12725 South Bell Road, Lemont. Call (815) 773-4159, visit swcommunityband.com, or E-mail info@swcommunityband.com.
The Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra: MYSO rehearses every Wednesday that school is in session from 6-8:30 p.m. at Lewis University on the main campus in Romeoville. Visit www.mysomusic.org.
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
Anderson’s Bookshops: Sandra Dallas, “True Sisters,” reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 11, Naperville. Jen Lancaster, reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 14, Naperville. Augusten Burroughs, special event, 7 p.m. May 14, Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville. John Madormo, reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 15, Naperville. Will Allen, reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 16, Naperville. Jennifer Nielsen, reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 16, Two Doors East. Harlan Cohen, reading and booksigning, 7 p.m. May 17, Naperville. At 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove and 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Anderson’s Two Doors East is at 111 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Call (630) 963-2665 or visit andersonbookshop.com.
FILM
After Hours Film Society: “Sing-A-Long Sound of Music,” 7 p.m. May 14. Tickets are $18. Visit classicinemas.com. At the Tivoli, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Cost is $5 for members and $9 for others. Call (630) 534-4528. Visit afterhoursfilmsociety.com.
Paramount Classic Monday Movies: “Caddyshack” (1980), 7 p.m. May 14.Admission is 80 cents. At the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena. Visit paramountaurora.com.
MUSIC
Hairball: The 80s tribute will perform at 8 p.m. May 11 at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Tickets are $15-$35. Call (815) 726-6600 or visit rialtosquare.com.
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