Briefs: Musicians, ESO ratify contract
Members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208 have ratified a new 5-year contract with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra after reaching a tentative agreement in June 8, ESO officials said in a news release. "We are very happy to have reached a 5-year deal with the ESO. We believe that we have struck a balance with an agreement that will both attract and maintain highly qualified musicians while being fiscally responsible in ensuring the long-range viability of one of Elgin's premiere cultural institutions," Chicago Federation of Musicians President Gary Matts said in the release.
Orchestra seeks musicians
DuPage Symphony Orchestra is seeking musicians to play during its 2008-09 concert series titled Musical Gems. The orchestra has openings in all string sections and in selected woodwind, brass and percussion sections. Auditions are by appointment. All performances will be in North Central College's new Wentz Concert Hall. For details, contact musical director and conductor Barbara Schubert at (773) 702-7628 or at b-schubert@uchicago.edu.
Win local food basket
The Geneva Green Market is giving away a local food gift basket Thursday during Festival of the Vine. Enter at the market, which is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at 75 N. River Lane, Geneva. Visit www.genevagreenmarket.org.
Parking deck party
The Downtown St. Charles Partnership has planned a "deck party" to celebrate the opening of St. Charles' new First Street parking deck. The event will take place on Walnut Street, west of the parking deck, from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday. It will feature local food vendors and merchants, live music, a beer tent and activities for children. Call (630) 513-5386.
Sell kids clothing
The Alice Gustafson School PTO in Batavia is seeking sellers for its Gently Used Children's Clothing and Toy Resale Sept. 19 and 20. The sale features all-season infant through teen clothing, maternity wear, baby equipment and furniture, shoes, uniforms, sporting goods, costumes, books, games, videos and toys. Sellers will keep 60 percent of the sale price of their items. Register by emailing clothingsale@agspto.org or calling Mary at (630) 406-8556. Alice Gustafson School is at 905 Carlisle Road.