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Christmas Memories House Tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Mondays through Dec. 30, Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. See the house decked in greens, savor the aroma of holiday treats, and see the table set for company. All ages are welcome and registration is not required. For information, call 630-876-5900, or visit dupageforest.org. Community Trees Display, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sunday through Dec. 29, Robert R. McCormick Museum, Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winield Road, Wheaton. Features seven “Community Trees,” each decorated for Christmas by a different local nonproit organization. Each organization will receive a $2,500 grant and the tree that visitors vote as the favorite with receive an additional $2,500. For information, visit www.cantigny.org.
DEC. 6 The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up, Friday, Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. This production includes local dancers performing to Tchaikovsky’s musical score re-orchestrated in styles of jazz, ballet, reggae, and rock. For information, visit www.bartlettparkdistrict.com. Wheaton College Christmas Festival Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Edman Memorial Chapel, Washington and Franklin Streets, Wheaton. All seats are $15 and available online. For information, call 630-752-5010 or visit www.wheaton.edu/conservatory. “Wintersong” with the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, College Church, 335 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton. Hear a variety of musical offerings, from the familiar strains of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” to “All Bells in Paradise” and other holiday season selections. Tickets, $18 for adults and $16 for seniors and students, are available online. For information, visit www.gewchorale.org. Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, The DuPage Convalescent Center, 400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Includes a community craft fair, resident-created crafts and a bake sale. Open to the public. For information, call 630-784-4260. 4th Annual Advent Market., 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Meyer Science Center, 430 Howard Street, Wheaton. Purchase artisan and handcrafted goods from local non-proits such as Re:New, World Relief, Kavalena Clothing, and more. Sale items include handcrafted jewelry, artisan-sewn goods, hats, scarves, and much more. There will also be crepes, hot chocolate, and crafts for the whole family.
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IRISH TENOR TO SING IN PRC BENEFIT WHERE: Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville, on campus of North Central College WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 COST & INFO: “Songs of the Season: A Gavin Coyle Christmas” stars the award-winning, Irish-born tenor in his annual concert for People’s Resource Center. He will be accompanied by pianist Paul Burgess and harpist Karen Banaszewski. Last year, PRC helped almost 32,000 people in DuPage County with food, clothing, emergency assistance and empowerment classes to help break the cycle of poverty. Coyle will sing holiday music popular in the U.S. and his native country, where at age 14, he won the title of All-Ireland Singing Champion. Online tickets cost $30 at tickets.noctrl.edu or call 630-637-SHOW for ticket options. Visit www.peoplesrc.org.
For information, call 630-752-5181. Hanover Park Tree Lighting Event, 6 p.m. Friday, Village Hall, 2121 Lake Street, Hanover Park. Entertainment and refreshments are provided, and a special guest arrives to “lip the switch” and light up the Village welcoming in the holiday season. For information, visit hanoverparkillinois. org. Floatin’ with Santa, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Park Place Family Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Includes games, crafts, photos and more. Rates are $5/$7 for adults and $4/$5 for children. For information, visit www.streamwoodparkdistrict.org. Luminaria and Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Veterans Memorial, 301 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Volunteers, civic organizations and families will line Park Boulevard, the Veterans Memorial and Village Hall as well as other areas throughout town with Luminaria. After visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the annual holiday tree lighting will be at Veterans Memorial. For information, visit www. streamwood.org. Adult Polar Express, 7:20 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Itasca Metra Station, Irving Park Road and Maple Street, Itasca. Enjoy a ride aboard the Polar Express – for adults onlyIncludes a train ticket, games and festivities during the ride. Coolers are welcome. The fun will continue after the train returns at Tree Guys Pub in Downtown Itasca. For individuals 21 and over. For information, visit www. addisonparks.org. Chicago a cappella Presents “Holidays a cappella,” 8 p.m.
Friday, St. Michael Catholic Church, 310 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. The acclaimed classical vocal ensemble will offer familiar melodies as well as lush, inspiring holiday music. Tickets are $30-38 for general admission, $25 for seniors and $12 for students; tickets will be available at the door for additional $2 each. For information, call 773-281-7820 or visit www. chicagoacappella.org.
DEC. 7 The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up, Saturday, Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. This production includes local dancers performing to Tchaikovsky’s musical score re-orchestrated in styles of jazz, ballet, reggae, and rock. For information, visit www.bartlettparkdistrict.com. “Rodney the Repo Reindeer” Book Signing, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, 200 S. Gary Ave., Bloomingdale. Authors Laura Heine and Karen Tomko will be signing copies of the book “Rodney the Repo Reindeer.” Santa sends Rodney the Repo Reindeer to remind Timmy and Sadie it’s important to behave after Christmas, too. For information, call 630-671-9760. Gingerbread House Raffle, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Panera Bread, Irving Park Road and Route 59, Streamwood. Visit with Santa and help decorate cookies. Rafle tickets will be sold for $1 each or 6 for $5 to win one of the many decorated Gingerbread houses. Winners need not be present. For information, email streamwoodwomansclub@yahoo.com.
DEC. 8 The Nutcracker All Jazzed Up, Sunday, Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. This production includes local dancers performing to Tchaikovsky’s musical score re-orchestrated in styles of jazz, ballet, reggae, and rock. For information, visit www.bartlettparkdistrict.com. Holiday Open House, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive, Carol Stream. Canterbury Carollers will stroll around the Library from 2 to 4 p.m., a craft station and short movies will entertain the children, and refreshments will be served. For information, visit www.cslibrary.org. Bloomingdale’s Festival of Lights, 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Old Town Bloomingdale. Don’t miss the stunning visual displays, as well as on-site programming and entertainment activities. For information, visit www.bloomingdaleparks.org.
DEC. 9 Gingerbread Family Fun, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, Itasca Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca. Decorate a gingerbread house and cookies in this program designed for families with children age 5 and older. For information, visit www.itascalibrary.org.
DEC. 10 Holiday Concert with District 89 Orchestras, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Glen Crest Middle School, 725 Sheehan Ave., Glen Ellyn. For information, call 630-469-5220 email kditsch@ ccsd89.org.
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