advertisement

Sunday picks: Hometown 'Idol' Lee DeWyze plays SPACE

Past idol

Former "American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze of Mount Prospect performs in concert with Anna Rose on Sunday at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $25-$65. (866) 777-8932 or evanstonspace.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29

Cosley's Festival of Lights

See thousands of twinkling lights, visit with the animals and purchase holiday trees and other greenery at Cosley Zoo's 32nd Annual Festival of Lights at 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. On Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and 12, guests can meet Santa Claus and make seasonal crafts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $5 donation per family is requested for the craft/Santa event. Printed photos available for $3 each. Free admission during the festival; donations are welcome. (630) 665-5534 or cosleyzoo.org. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 30. Lights are turned on at 3 p.m. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 24 and 31. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Going green

See more than 70 seasonal wreaths, created by local residents and businesses, at the Festival of the Wreaths at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Vote for your favorite. There will be a silent auction for the wreaths on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-29, along with a holiday market and entertainment. Free. (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org. Bidding runs from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29

Incognito princess

Turner Classic Movies offers a chance to see William Wyler's 1953 classic film "Roman Holiday" starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck on the big screen on Sunday and Tuesday at select movie theaters in Deer Park, Mount Prospect, Lincolnshire, Gurnee, Crystal Lake and other locations. Prices vary by venue, but largely $12.50. fathomevents.com. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 1

Folk at Fatman Bowl

Folk singer and songwriter Kerry Patrick Clark performs in a Lake County Folk Club-sponsored concert at Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks. $10-$12; $5 for teens (suggested donation). (847) 602-8882 for reservations or thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29

Upcoming concerts

Northbrook Public Library's Fine Arts Fall Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Program features an array of instrumentalists and vocalists in library's auditorium. Free. (847) 272-6224 or northbrook.info.

John Hersey High School Charles Dickens Carolers: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Holiday tunes. Free. Register by calling (847) 259-3500, Ext. 35, or at phpl.info, or in person at the library's information desk.

Music of the Baroque presents Handel's "Judas Maccabaeus": 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Classical. $38-$75, (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.

The Irving Sisters with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 2, Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge. Holiday concert. $20 for seniors; $25 for adults. Free admission for ages 18 and under. parkridgecivicorchestra.org.

Appalachian Christmas Quartet: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 2, West Ridge Community Church, 3300 Encounter Lane, Elgin. Instrumental, Christmas and folk concert, featuring nearly 100 instruments, including hammered dulcimer, Irish whistle, bodhran, mountain dulcimer, accordion and more. For all ages. Free. (847) 488-1800.

Death Cab for Cutie, Best Coast: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Indie rock. $49.50-$59.50. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com.

Gary Hoey with "Ho Ho Hoey! Christmas": 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock, holiday tunes. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.

Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.