APRIL EVENTS In The Suburbs
THROUGH APRIL 13 – SUPERIOR DONUTS, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at Village Theatre Guild, at 2S720 Park Blvd. In Glen Ellyn In this comedy-drama by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, Arthur owns a rundown donut shop in Chicago’s Uptown. Franco, his eager young African-American employee, wants to change the shop for the better. Hope clashes with hopelessness as their unlikely relationship develops. Tickets are $18. For more information, cal 630-469-8230 or visit www.villagetheatreguild.org. THROUGH JUNE 8 – LES MISERABLES, Wednesdays – Sundays at Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center, at 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace In celebration of their 30th Anniversary, Drury Lane Theatre presents this legendary musical, based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel. Travel through three turbulent decades of 19th century France, filled with romance, passion, suspense and humanity. Tickets start at $45 with lunch and dinner packages available. For more information, call 630-5300111 or visit www.drurylane.com. APRIL 11, 12 & 13 – 2014 SPRING FESTIVAL – AN ARTS & CRAFTS AFFAIR, Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Odeum Expo Center, at 1033 North Villa Avenue in Villa Park There will be over 350 artists and vendors offering handcrafted wares of artwork, unique home decor and furniture, personalized gifts, holiday furnishings, metal crafts and more. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and free for children under 10. Free parking. Fro more information, call 630-941-9292 or visit www.odeumexpo.com. APRIL 12 – MINI-MASTERS TOURNAMENT, 12 p.m. at Miner Mike’s Golf Course, at 6801 South Main Street in Downers Grove Come out and test your skills against Downers Grove’s best mini golfers. Players will be broken down into age groups, depending on enrollment, and compete in one full round
of golf. The winners will then compete in a tournament of champions to determine the best mini golfer in town. For ages 6 and up. Cost is $10 per golfer. Register in advance at www.dgparks.org. APRIL 12 – MARK TWAIN AND THE LAUGHING RIVER, 6 p.m. at Fitzgerald’s, at 6615 Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn In the acclaimed one-man show, the wit and wisdom of American humorist Mark Twain comes alive. Jim Post blends his skills as a storyteller, actor, historian and musician, portraying the adventures of Twain’s youth to his early writing career right up to the point of his first big successes. Tickets are $20. For tickets and more information, call 708-788-2118 or visit www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com APRIL 12 – APRIL IN PARIS, 7:30 p.m. at Maple Street Chapel, at 220 S. Main St. in Lombard Paris-born cabaret singer Claudia Hommel will perform a potpourri of songs celebrating the Paris of Edith Piaf, Juliette Greco, and Yves Montand and the Paree of Sammy Cahn, Vernon Duke, Duke Ellington, and Cole Porter. Tickets are $20 each. For more information, call (630) 627-0171 or visit www.maplestreetchapel.org APRIL 12 THROUGH 20 – SPRING FLOWER SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Wilder Park Conservatory, at 225 Prospect in Elmhurst View beautiful spring flowers in the newly restored conservatory and greenhouse. For more information, call 630-993-8901 or visit www.epd.org. APRIL 13 – DOWNTOWN GLEN ELLYN WEDDING WALK, 12 to 4 p.m. starting at Veiled by Cha Cha, at 524 Duane in Glen Ellyn Find inspiration from a variety of bridal vendors. Also includes drawings for a variety of prizes and swag bags for the first 50 brides. Advance tickets are $10 per bride and $5 per guest; tickets the day of the walk are $12. For more information, visit www.downtownglenellyn.com
Sunday, April 20 | Seatings 9:30am-2:30pm Carved prime rib . Cold seafood bar Omelette station . Chocolate fountain Assorted appetizers & salads . Sweet table Reservations are required, call or reserve online. Groups of 8 or more require a deposit, and must call.
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
Reserve at 630-766-0304, Ext. 2, or whitepinesgolf.com 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville, IL A facility of Bensenville Park District
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OUT & ABOUT
APRIL 13 – XILIN LANTERN FESTIVAL, 6:30 p.m. at Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, at 310 E. Benton Ave. in Naperville The performance will feature Xilin Dance Troupe, Jilin Song and Dance Company from China, Illinois Shaolin Kungfu in Naperville, Chicago Sinfonietta, the unique Crazy Violin show, and students from North Central College. Tickets are $10-$20 each. For more information, visit www.xilin.org. APRIL 19 – EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA, 10 a.m. at Varble Park, at 1000 W. Wood Street in Bensenville This egg hunt will be held outside so dress according to weather. Bring a basket or bag to hold your eggs. Each child will be allowed to find 8 eggs. Find one of three golden eggs and win a basket filled with toys. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Bring a camera or purchase an instant print for $2. For children ages 2-7 years old. Advance registration required. For more information, call 630-766-7015 or visit www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org. APRIL 19 – EASER EGG HUNT AND SPRING CELEBRATION, 11 a.m. at Cantigny Park, at 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton Visit with the Easter Bunny, make an Easter craft and see the baby animals. Bring your own basket. All eggs will have a prize inside and special prizes will be awarded. Please, a limit of five eggs per child. No registration required. Activities are free; parking fees apply. For more information, call 630-668-5161 or visit www.cantigny.org. APRIL 24 THROUGH 27 – ROBIN HOOD PRESENTED BY THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF ELGIN, at 9:45 a.m. On Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m on Sunday at The Hemmens, at 45 Symphony Way in Elgin This musical puts a modern twist on a famous legend, performed by local young people in grades 2 through 9. Tickets are $8-$12 each. For more information, call 847214-7550 or visit CTEelgin.com. APRIL 26 – DINE N’ DASH, 9 a.m. at Clauss Recreation Center, at 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Roselle This is a unique four person team race that combines running a 5K with an eating competition. There will also be various mini fitness and food competitions for spectators and racers to compete in during the event. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is $80 per team. For more information and to register, call 630-894-4200 or visit www.rparks. org. APRIL 26 – EARTH DAY FESTIVAL AND 100 MILE FARMERS’ MARKET, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Center, at 110 W. Lies Road in Carol Stream Shop over 30 vendors while learning how to reduce your carbon footprint. Most vendors offer products and services originating within 100 miles of Carol Stream. Includes interactive nature workshops and children’s activities. Free admission. For more information, call 630-784-6100 or visit www.csparks.org. APRIL 27 – PARTY FOR THE PLANET, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brookfield Zoo, at 1st Ave. and 31st St. in Brookfield Learn ways to truly make a difference for animals across the globe. This year the focus is on the African Painted Dogs, medium-size dogs that live on the Savannah and are more endangered than elephants, rhinos and lions. This event also includes the Eco Expo, live entertainment and activities for the entire family. Admission is $16.95 for adults and $11.95 for seniors and children ages 3 to 11. For more information, call 708-688-8000 or visit www.czs.org. APRIL 27 – WEST SUBURBAN SYMPHONY “HARMONY” CONCERT, 3:30 p.m. at York High School, at 355 W. St. Charles Road in Elmhurst Balance and beauty abound in this spring concert featuring works by Schubert, Prokofiev, Poulenc and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $5 for teenagers and free for children age 12 and under. For more information, call 630-887-7464 or visit www.westsubsymphony. org.
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