Article posted: 2/18/2013 9:02 AM

Lombard chapel preservation society to host a variety series

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The Maple Street Chapel Preservation Society uses the annual variety series as a fundraiser to support efforts to preserve the historic Lombard church. The series begins Saturday, Feb. 23.

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Costumed interpreter Ellie Carlson will re-enact an 1870s classroom at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, during the first program of the Maple Street Chapel Preservation Society's annual variety series.

Courtesy of Ken Bohl

The Retired Rhythm Rascals will perform during the third program in the Maple Street Chapel Preservation Society's annual variety series at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the chapel at Main and Maple streets in Lombard.

Courtesy of Ken Bohl

A 22-piece orchestra will perform the 13th annual American Heritage Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, as part of the Maple Street Chapel Preservation Society's variety series. Here, the orchestra performs in the chapel at the corner of Main and Maple streets in Lombard.

Courtesy of Ken Bohl

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The Maple Street Chapel is a historic American Gothic landmark built in 1870. It was Lombard's first church - it served as the village hall and its bell summoned the fire department. It is lovingly preserved by the Maple Street Chapel Preservation Society. The chapel will host a variety series of three outstanding programs for 2013.