Music of Cole Porter comes to St. Charles library Jan. 10
The St. Charles Public Library will present "Hot 'n Cole: The Music of Cole Porter" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, in the library's Carnegie Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave.
Pianist Matt Gruel and vocalist Cynthia Gruel will perform timeless classics from one of America's most beloved composers, and share biographical and musical background that will bring a greater appreciation for Porter's genius.
Matt and Cynthia Gruel have been performing together for nearly 20 years. Cynthia Gruel is a Chicago-based actress, singer, dancer and spokeswoman. On stage, her work includes productions with Paramount Theatre, Chicago Folks Operetta, Light Opera Works, Theater at the Center, Steel Beam Theatre, Drury Lane Evergreen Park, Music on Stage, and Northbrook Musical Theatre for Young Audiences. She received her bachelor's degree in vocal performance from Butler University.
Matt Gruel is a professional composer, director and music director. He directed the musical "The Spitfire Grill" at Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles, and played piano at Tommy Guns Garage Dinner Theatre and aboard the Spirit of Chicago Cruise Lines. He holds a bachelor of music degree in music theory and composition from Butler University.
Since 1981, the library has featured a wide variety of musical performances. The public is welcome and the concert is free to attend. For information, visit www.stcharleslibrary.org or call (630) 584-0076.