Concert to salute songs of the Academy Awards
The Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association, in partnership with District 214 Community Education, will hold its fourth and final concert of the 2012-2013 season featuring Peter Oprisko and his Silver Screen Gold Quartet.
The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Forest View Educational Center Theater, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Tickets are $20 adults (kids K-12 free with paying adult). Buy them at the door or in advance through www.nscommunityconcerts.org or through District 214, (847) 718-7702.
Oprisko will present a tribute to the history of the leading Academy Award-winning songs, spiced with insider show-business stories. He’ll bring 25 timeless Academy Award-winning songs to life, with a live musical performance which includes fun trivia, anecdotes, and memories of interviews with their celebrated songwriters.
Chicago-based Peter Oprisko has a successful career as a writer, actor, voice-over performer, and a nationally syndicated radio host.
For more information on Peter Oprisko and his Silver Screen Gold Quartet, check the website www.peteroprisko.com.
The NSCCA’s 2013-2014 concert season is now available with the opening return of the internationally famous Four Aces. All concerts are Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 15: The Four Aces
Oct. 27: Daniel Narducci — “Heroes and Villains from Broadway to Hollywood”
Feb. 9, 2014: West End Jazz Band with Romantic Silent Movie
April 6, 2014: “Close to You” — The Music of the Carpenters Featuring Lisa Rock and her band.