Bonnie Koloc to play at ECC

Bonnie Koloc, a celebrated figure on Chicago's music scene for nearly four decades, brings her blend of folk, jazz and other stylings to Elgin Community College's Visual and Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday.

Both performances will be held at 8 p.m. at the center's SecondSpace Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Tickets are $20. For an additional $17, patrons can enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by students of ECC's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center of Elgin. The Culinary Arts staff plan to offer special touches to help audience members celebrate the Valentine's Day holiday.

Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Koloc emerged on the Chicago music scene in 1968. She has been a frequent presence at venues such as the Earl of Old Town, Mr. Kelly's, Orphans, Holstein's and area festivals.

Koloc was a 1973 recipient of the Governor's Award for Best Singer and in 1984 she received the World Bronze Award for Outstanding New Talent on Broadway and a Drama Critics Award nomination for best actress in a musical for her work in the theater. In addition to her singing, songwriting and acting, she also has become an accomplished artist.

Tickets are available online at www.elgin.edu/arts or at the ECC box office located in the Arts Center. Box office hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

To purchase tickets by phone, call (847) 622-0300. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. For more information about the ECC Arts Center's season, visit www.elgin.edu/arts.