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A few more days for 'Faces of War'
Get a closer look at the stories of Geneva veterans at the Geneva History Center's "Faces of War" exhibit. See original photographs, correspondence and artifacts from Geneva men and women from the Black Hawk War to the modern age.
Runs through Friday, Nov. 13, at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Free admission, but donations will be accepted. (630) 232-4951.
Today
Just a little more Halloween
Halloween is officially over, but if you need a few more spooky chills, there is one more day of the "Sleepy Hollow" production at the Morton Arboretum. Theatre-Hikes revives its hit musical adaptation of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" about a timid school master who has a terrifying incident with a headless horseman.
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 (final show), at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. $15-$25. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org.
Welcome home, Mary!
Meet Lombard native and author Mary Doria Russell as she discusses her youth in Lombard and fields questions from the audience. Doria Russell will also share a preview of her new mystery book, "Eight to Five Against," scheduled for publication in December 2010.
2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard. Admission to the event is free. No registration is required. The event is sponsored by The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn at 475 N. Main St. (630) 469-2891.
Mother of the brides
GreenMan Theatre presents Christina Calvit's adaptation of Jane Austen's famed novel, "Pride and Prejudice," about a woman who is determined to marry off her five daughters to wealthy men.
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 (final show), at United Methodist Church, 232 S. York Road, Elmhurst. $13-$15. (630) 464-2646 or greenmantheatre.com.
Tonight
Hotz headlines at Improv
Comedian Jeremy Hotz brings his own brand of comedy to the stage at Schaumburg's Improv Comedy Showcase.
7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at The Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, in the Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. $17-$20. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com.
This week
Michael's music
Christian rock singer Michael W. Smith headlines at Northern Illinois University's Convocation Center.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Convocation Center at Northern Illinois University, 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb. Tickets are $21.50. (815) 752-6800.
Let the holidays begin!
Start your holiday shopping early at the Holiday in the Halls craft fair and bake sale. More than 80 booths will feature holiday decorations and gift items. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to visit with guests.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. Thomas More School, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Free admission. Some of the proceeds will go to the school for programs and supplies. (847) 888-4363.
Ladies take to the stage
Janus Theatre presents its all-female version of "Romeo and Juliet," William Shakespeare's classic tale of two star-crossed lovers. The program is adapted and directed by Sean Hargadon.
7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., eighth floor, Elgin. $15. (847) 841-1713 or janustheatre.wordpress.com.