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Janus stages new holiday show
The Janus Theatre will present "And Now for Something Completely Janus: The Holiday Review." The production will open Thursday at the Elgin Art Showcase on the eighth floor of the Professional Building and will run through Dec. 23.
The show will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 13-23, at the Elgin Art Showcase, eighth floor of the Professional Building, 164 Division St., in downtown Elgin.
Tickets are $15 regular, $12 student/senior, $10 for groups of eight or more, and can be reserved by calling (847) 931-0637. For information, visit www.janustheatre.org.
Jazz artist performs Friday in Elgin
The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin welcomes international jazz recording artist Chris Korblein at 8 p.m. Friday.
Korblein's name has been synonymous with melodic guitar playing and soulful compositions for over a decade. The evening program, "A Romantic Jazz Christmas," features songs from Chris Korblein's recordings as well as a medley of holiday favorites to set the mood for the season. He is joined by his friend, world-renowned saxophonist and Chicago native Steve Cole.
Tickets are on sale now at the Hemmens box office, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. To order by phone, call (847) 931-5900 or order online at www.hemmens.org.
Send us holiday worship schedule
The Daily Herald will soon be publishing worship schedules for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day in the Neighbor section. The listing is free.
Houses of worship that are interested in including their special holiday services should send a press release to the Daily Herald no later than Friday. Remember to include information on reservation deadlines and cost, if applicable. E-mail details to foxvalley@dailyherald.com or fax to (847) 608-0849.
Artists reception set at River Art studio
River Art studio and gallery, 121 Madison St., Algonquin, will hold an artists reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday complete with holiday music.
Eddwin Meyers' art students from Elgin Community College and River Art students will be displaying various works in several mediums. Also featured will be jewelry designs by Beata Krupa. Gallery hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13-17.