Choral-Aires Chorus to host 'Everyone's a Winner' luncheon show
The Choral-Aires Chorus presents its annual spring luncheon, performance and fashion show on Saturday, March 4, at Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace. Cocktails begin at 11 a.m. A performance by the 100-member women's a cappella barbershop Choral-Aires Chorus begins at noon, with the luncheon and fashion show immediately afterwards.
"Everyone's a Winner," the theme of this year's show, is a good description of the chorus as well, according to co-director Bonnie Fedyski. "We live in a time of terrible divisions and separation, but music is something that brings us together, no matter where we come from. Our membership is amazingly diverse. Different political views, religions and races. Different jobs and hobbies. We even have Cubs, Sox, and Cardinals fans peacefully coexisting on the risers! Just like our different voices blend to make unique harmonies, our different backgrounds and personalities blend to make a unique whole."
The chorus is working toward a win of another kind as it prepares for the Sweet Adelines International Competition in Las Vegas in October. With several past top-10 finishes, the chorus has its sights set on a top-5 finish this year. "We're absolutely determined to be our best," says Fedyski's sister and co-director Amy Brinkman, "but we recognize the importance of having fun along the way. This is one of the year's highlights for the chorus."
Luncheon guests can be winners, too. Not only will they enjoy time with family and friends and fashions from many of Chicago's finest clothiers, there will be opportunities to win a grand prize of a week in Cabo San Lucas, an American Girl Doll package valued at over $1,000, or a cash prize of $1,000. In addition, dozens of themed raffle baskets will be on display. Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to take home your favorite!
Tickets for the luncheon are $45, $15 for children 12 and younger, and $30 for emeritus chorus members. Grand prize raffle tickets are $20 each or three for $50. Basket raffle tickets are 12 for $20 or 30 for $20. Luncheon and grand prize raffle tickets can be purchased at Choral-Aires.com.
The Choral-Aires Chorus is a part of Sweet Adelines International, a group of 100+ women who sing a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. The chorus rehearses every Monday evening from 7 to 10 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church Recreation Center, 345 S. Kenilworth Ave, Elmhurst. Visitors are welcome any time.