Sunday picks: Sept. 11 concerts of remembrance

Sept. 11 symphonic remembrances

Several classical musical ensembles will present special concerts of remembrance Sunday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Ÿ New music is the main focus of the Fulcrum Point New Music Project's concert “9/11: Ten Years & Beyond,” but the performance also features traditional songs and prayers from the Buddhist, Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths. Hear it at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $10; $5 students/seniors. Four free tickets for first responders, but reservations are required. (312) 334-7777 or fulcrumpoint.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Ÿ The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players perform somber music by Haydn, Barber and Brahms for the concert “9/11 — Spirit of Hope” at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. $15-$20; $10-$15 seniors; kids admitted free. (847) 866-6888 or chicagophilharmonic.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Ÿ The City of Elgin brings together the Elgin Choral Union, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and soloists from Elgin Opera for “A Concert of Remembrance” featuring Brahms' “German Requiem” and John Adams' Pulitzer Prize-winning Sept. 11 piece “On the Transmigration of Souls” at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $25-$50. (847) 931-5900, hemmens.org or elginchoralunion.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Ÿ The Northbrook Symphony teams up with the New Tradition Chorus for a concert of mostly American music in “From Sea to Shining Sea: Remembering Our Heroes, Celebrating Our Spirit ... 10 Years Later” at Glenbrook North High School's Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook. $15-$35. (847) 272-0755, TheNSO.org or newtradition.org. 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

History comes alive

Hundreds of re-enactors from the North West Territory Alliance bring the Revolutionary War to life again at Cantigny's 25th Annual Revolutionary War Reenactment at the park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Redcoats and patriots will engage in battles on Cantigny's Parade Field, complete with cannon and musket fire. Battles will be narrated from the sidelines. Guests can also walk though an encampment to learn about the soldiers' lives outside of battle. Free admission. Parking is $5. (630) 668-5161 or cantigny.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Floral arts

Volunteers sell their dried floral art creations, potpourris, wreaths and more at the 31st annual Roadside Flower Sale this weekend as a fundraiser for the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Free admission, but $20 parking per car. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Fine Arts Festival

The Mundelein Fine Arts Festival features the work of 50 artists at this juried festival held at Kracklauer Park, at Seymour Avenue and Courtland Street, Mundelein. Other highlights include performances by storyteller Paddy Lynn, local musicians and a variety of fare. Free admission and parking. (847) 949-3200 or mundeleinartsfestival.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Pet stop

Interested in adopting a pet? Then head to the Chicago Pet Show, which features rescue groups, veterinarians, groomers and other specialists this weekend at the Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien. $7. Seniors and kids (with parent or guardian) admitted free. (630) 385-4000 or chicagopetshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

‘The Tale of Snow White'

Steel Beam Children's Theatre presents “The Tale of Snow White,” a twist on the classic fairy tale, where the good guys aren't always what they seem. See it at Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $10-$14. (630) 587-8521 or SteelBeamTheatre.com. 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Big Band Dance

Dance to the music of the Bobby Sanders Orchestra at the Big Band Dance at the Metropolis Ballroom, 6 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Singles and couples can show off their moves on the dance floor or just listen to the big band concert. Admission is $15. (847) 392-0918. 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11