Plan ahead: Rick Bayless celebrates Frida Kahlo for College of DuPage

Posted December 31, 2019 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Classical gamers

Video game music gets the full symphonic and choral treatment with the North American premiere of "NieR: Orchestra Concert re: 12018." Also featured is vocalist Emi Evans and conductor Arnie Roth on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $45-$85; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25

Dozens of pianists will perform on 12 grand pianos at the American Grands XXV on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre. Courtesy of Marina Makropoulus

Piano players

See more than 450 pianists of all ages and skill levels perform on 12 grand pianos as part of American Grands XXV on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $24; $15 children 12 and under. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25

Bayless & Kahlo

In anticipation of a visiting Frida Kahlo exhibit in summer of 2020, the College of DuPage Foundation presents "For the Love of Frida Gala featuring Chef Rick Bayless." This gala with dinner features commentary, autographs and more from the celebrity chef on Friday, Feb. 14, at Esplanade Lakes, 3500 Lacey Road, Downers Grove. $325. (630) 942-2462 or atthemac.org/events/frida-gala. 6 p.m. cocktail hour and 7 p.m. dinner Friday, Feb. 14

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