ART AND ANTIQUES
• PAMELA HART AND JOYCE REULAND: Through Jan. 31, 2010, Paramount Theatre art gallery, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Artists reception: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 19. Free. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• "PEOPLES OF THE PLATEAU: THE INDIAN PHOTOGRAPHS OF LEE MOORHOUSE 1898-1915": Through Jan. 3, Aurora University, Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Information: 630-844-4924 or www.aurora.edu/artsandideas.
• DAVID L. PIERCE ART AND HISTORY CENTER: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 20 E. Downer Place, Aurora. Donation: $3 adults, $1.50 students and seniors. Children younger than 12 and members admitted free. Information: 630-906-0654.
• FERMILAB ART GALLERY: Open before and after arts series events and by appointment, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. Information: www.fnal.gov/pub/Art_Gallery, georgia@fnal.gov or 630-840-6825.
• KANE COUNTY FLEA MARKET: First Saturday and Sunday of the month, March through December, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Kane County Fairgrounds, Randall Road between Routes 64 and 38, St. Charles. Admission: $5 each day. Children younger than 12 admitted free. Free parking. Information: 630-377-2252 or www.kanecountyfleamarket.com.
• NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Altgeld Hall, DeKalb. Information: 815-753-1936 or www.vpa.niu.edu/museum.
• ORLEANS STREET GALLERY: Noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Information: 630-524-5048 or art@OrleansStreetGallery.com.
AUDITIONS
• FOX VALLEY FLUTES: By appointment. Open to middle school and high school students. Rehearsals are 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Information: www.fvyso.org.
• FOX VALLEY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: By appointment. Open to string players. Information and appointments: Jamie Palmer, 630-879-8018 or e-mail musicdirector@fvacademy.org.
• FOX VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: By appointment. Openings for strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Information: www.fvyso.org or 630-879-8018.
• FOX VALLEY SWEDISH CHILDREN'S CHORUS OF ST. CHARLES: Open to children ages 7-14. No prior musical experience required. Rehearsals are in Geneva. Information: 630-414-9700.
• FOX VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY: By appointment. Positions are available for string, woodwind, brass and percussion students. Information: www.fvys.org or 630-879-8018.
• SWEDISH AMERICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF ST. CHARLES: Open to children age 7-16. No musical experience required. The chorus is the largest of its kind in the Midwest and performs at many local venues. Information: 630-365-0032.
BARS/CLUBS/RESTAURANTS
• CHORD ON BLUES/RIVERSIDE ROADHOUSE: 106 S. First Ave., St. Charles.
Noah Gabriel: 9 p.m. Dec. 5. Album release party.
• HOTEL BAKER: 8:30 p.m. 100 W. Main St., Rainbow Room, St. Charles. Cover: $10. Information: 630-845-5878 or www.hotelbaker.com.
• JAMBALAYA RESTAURANT: Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles. Karaoke, 10 p.m. Thursdays. Information: 630-584-6300.
• McNALLY'S IRISH PUB: 201 E. Main St., St. Charles. All bands start at 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Open Mic Nite, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Live acoustic entertainment and Ladies Night, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Pub quiz, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, Pub Trivia 8 p.m.; Every Wednesday, Karaoke 9 p.m.Every Thursday, Ladies Night. Every Saturday, Live music and dinner from 5-8 p.m. 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays, Irish music icon Maurice Lennon & Friends. No cover charge. Information: 630-513-6300 or www.mcnallysirishpub.com.
• ONESTI DINNER CLUB/O LOUNGE: 18 N. Fourth St., St. Charles. Reservations: 630-584-1888. Information: www.oshows.com.
• OPEN MIC NIGHT: 7 to 9 p.m., last Thursday of the month, Starbucks, 1441 S. Randall Road, Geneva. Musicians of all levels welcome.
• PHEASANT RUN RESORT AND SPA: Bourbon Street Jazz, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays; 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Information: 800-474-3272.
• PUB 222: Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays, 222 W. Main St., St. Charles. No cover. Information: 630-584-4222.
• RIVER LANE PUB: Thursdays, karaoke; 65 N. River Lane, Geneva. Information: www.riverlanepub.com or 630-845-9633.
• ROOKIES ALL-AMERICAN PUB AND GRILL: Karaoke on Wednesdays, live bands on Saturdays monthly, 1545 W. Main St., St. Charles. Information: 630-513-0681 or www.rookiespub.com.
• SERGIO'S CANTINA: Live entertainment Saturdays; 30 W. State St., Geneva. Information: 630-845-9200 or www.sergioscantina.com.
• SUGO ITALIAN RISTORANTE: 1307 E. Main St., St. Charles. No cover. Information: 630-377-3303.
• UPPER CLUB AT VILLA VERONE RESTAURANT: 416 Hamilton St., Geneva. Information: 630-232-2201 www.villaverone.net.
• THE VILLAGE SQUIRE: Entertainment: 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, 480 Randall Road, South Elgin. Information: 847-931-0400 or www.thevillagequire.com.
• WALTER PAYTON'S ROUNDHOUSE: 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Cover: $0-$10. Ages 21 and older only. Cover charge. Information: 630-264-2739.
COMEDY
• TOM DREESEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Arcada Theatre, St. Charles. Tickets: $39 at 630-587-8400.
• COCKTAILS WITH LARRY MILLER: LITTLE LEAGUE, ADULTERY AND OTHER BAD IDEAS: 8 p.m. Feb. 11-13, 18-20, 3 p.m. Feb. 13-14, 20-21, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $30.50 at 630-896-6666, Paramount box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• JOAN RIVERS: 8 p.m. March 5, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $39.50-$69.50 at 630-896-6666, Paramount box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• SECOND CITY: 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: 8 p.m. March 27, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $25.50 at 630-896-6666, Paramount box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• IMPROV: 7 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Fridays, 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Information: 847-240-2001 or www.chicagoimprov.com.
• THE SECOND CITY: 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 and 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. Sundays, 1616 N. Wells St., Chicago. Tickets: $17-$19 at 312-337-3992. Information: www.secondcity.com.
• WALTER PAYTON'S ROUNDHOUSE: 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. All shows are 21 and older. Thursday shows: $5. Friday and Saturday shows: $15. Reservations recommended: 630-264-2739.
• ZANIES COMEDY NITE CLUB - ST. CHARLES: 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 and 9:45 p.m. Fridays, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturdays, Pheasant Run Resort and Spa, North Avenue. Cover: $23-$25 and two food or beverage minimum. Information: 630-584-6342 or www.zanies.com.
CONCERTS
• AMERICAN IDOL STARS IN CONCERT: 8 p.m. Dec. 19, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $48.50 at 630-896-6666, Paramount box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• ELGIN CHILDREN'S CHORUS: CHRISTMASTIDE CAROLS: 3 and 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Highlights of the program include Concert Choir performing the Nigerian carol "Betelehemu" with percussion accompaniment, Intermezzo Choir performing"Star of Bethlehem" from "Home Alone"; and Treble Choir performing "March Pat-Ta-Pan" with Sarah Campbell, accompanying on the flute. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students at 847-622-0300, www.elgin.edu/arts or the box office, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
• KENNY ROGERS: 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 4 p.m. Feb. 14, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $48.50-$80.50 at 630-896-6666, Paramount box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• THE FAB FOUR: 8 p.m. Jan. 2, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $28.50-$35.50 at 630-896-6666, Paramount box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
DANCING
• SALT CREEK BALLET: "THE NUTCRACKER": 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 5, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $29.50 adults, $23.50 children under 12 at 630-896-6666, box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• TCHAIKOVSKY BALLET SPECTACULAR: Noon and 7:30 p.m. March 18, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $25 matinee, $35.50-$55.50 evening at 630-896-6666, Paramount box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• BACHELOR 'N' BACHELORETTES SQUARE DANCING CLUB: 8 to 10:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, Free Methodist Church, Third and Walnut streets, St. Charles, near Routes 64 and 31. Single dancers and couples invited. Information: 630-584-1343 or 630-896-7133.
• DANCE CONNECTION BALLROOM DANCE CLUB: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Charles School of Dance, 1429 W. Main St., St. Charles. Information: Chris, 630-202-3222 or dupageflute@aol.com.
• ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING: 2 p.m. first Sunday of the month, Fermilab, Kuhn Barn, Sauk Boulevard, just north of Batavia Road, Batavia. Dances taught and walked through. New members invited. Partners not required. No admission fee; donations accepted. Information: 630-584-0825 or 630-840-8194, e-mail folkdance@fnal.gov or www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.html.
• FERMILAB INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kuhn Barn, Sauk Boulevard, just north of Batavia Road, Fermilab, Batavia. Admission by donation. Newcomers invited. Previous experience and partners not required. Enter from east or west gates. Information: 630-584-0825 or 630-840-8194 or e-mail folkdance@fnal.gov or www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.html.
• FOX VALLEY MIXERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB: 8 to 10:30 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, September through May, Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. Information: 630-584-9257 or 630-584-7086 or www.foxvalleymixers.org.
• SILK AND THISTLE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Kuhn Barn, Sauk Boulevard, just north of Batavia Road, Fermilab, Batavia. Admission by donation. Newcomers invited. Previous experience and partners not required. Enter laboratory through east or west gate. Information: 630- 584-0825 or 630-840-8194 or e-mail folkdance@fnal.gov or www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.html.
• ST. CHARLES SINGLES CLUB LTD. DANCES: 7 to 11 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Mondays of the month, Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva. Open to age 30 and older. Proper attire required. Admission: $6 members, $8 nonmembers on second and fourth Mondays; $8 members, $10 nonmembers on fifth Monday (live band.) Activities also include pinochle brunches, breakfasts, dinners, movies, game nights, house parties, trips and more. Information: 630-340-6647 or www.stcharlessinglesclub.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• DURANT HOUSE CANDLELIGHT OPEN HOUSE: 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve, Dean Street west of Randall Road, St. Charles. Costumed docents, baked treats, music, stories and cider offered. Admission: $3. Reservations not necessary. Information: 630-377-6424, e-mail duranthouse1843@yahoo.com, or www.ppfv.org.
• ELBURN LIONS CLUB BINGO: Fridays, 5 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. early bird bingo, 7 p.m. regular games, 500 Filmore St. Play includes 12 regular games, two progressive games and one split the pot game. Food and drink are available for purchase. Proceeds go to Campaign SightFirst II, a worldwide Lions fundraising campaign to fight preventable and reversible blindness. Information: 630-365-6315.
•THE MOSCOW CIRCUS: 3 p.m. Feb. 7, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $29-$49 adult, $24-34 children at 630-896-6666, Paramount box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
THEATER
• "A CHRISTMAS CAROL": 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 20, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St.
Charles. Tickets: $25 adults, $23 seniors/students, $22 groups at 630-587-8521 or www.steelbeamtheatre.com.
• "SING ALONG WITH SANTA": Through Dec. 20, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Santa and his musical crew of elves lead an interactive holiday experience. There's singing, sitting on Santa's lap, and bags of goodies for children. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 children 16 and younger at 630-587-8521 or www.steelbeamtheatre.com.
• "SLEEPING BEAUTY": 10:30 a.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 4-5, 12 and 18, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Noble Fool Theater Youth Ensemble, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 Main St. (Route 64), St. Charles. Tickets: $15 at 630-584-6342 www.ticketmaster.com. Performance information: www.noblefool.org.
• "CHRISTMAS CAROL": 3 p.m. Dec. 6, 9 a.m. and noon Dec. 7, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $37 adults, $26 children at 630-896-6666, box office or TicketMaster. Information: www.ParamountAurora.com.
• "THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER": Dec. 11-13, 18-20, Albright Theatre Company, Batavia Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave. This Albright favorite is a tale of misbehaving children who slowly learn the true meaning of Christmas. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 students and seniors. For show times, visit www.albrighttheatre.com or call 630-406-8838.
• "THE NUTCRACKER:" 7 p.m. Dec. 19, 2 p.m. Dec. 20, Norris Arts Center, St. Charles. The collaboration between State Street Dance Studio and Norris Cultural Arts Center will feature a cast of 75, age 5 through 80. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 children 12 and younger at 630-584-7200, Ext. 10. Information: 630-232-0444 or www.statestreetdancestudio.com ]www.statestreetdancestudio.com.
• NOBLE FOOL THEATRICALS 2009: "Plaid Tidings" through Dec. 27; Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Show times: 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Season subscriptions for all 2009 productions start at $60 for show only tickets at 630-584-6342. Full-priced single tickets for each production will go on sale at a later date. Information: www.noblefool.org.