Music of the ’50s comes alive at the St. Charles Public Library March 17

On Sunday, March 17, the St. Charles Public Library will present “Unforgettable! Music of the ’50s” at 2 p.m. in the library’s Carnegie Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave.

Pianist Matt Gruel and vocalist Cynthia Gruel will combine their musical talents to perform the hits of the 1950s in this cabaret-style show.

Hear the fascinating stories behind the music and artists while swaying to the hits!

Matt and Cynthia Gruel have been performing together for more than 20 years.

Cynthia is a Chicago-based actress, singer, dancer and spokesperson. On stage, her work includes productions with Paramount Theatre, Chicago Folks Operetta, Light Opera Works, Theater at the Center, Steel Beam Theatre, Drury Lane Evergreen Park, Music on Stage, and Northbrook Musical Theatre for Young Audiences. She received her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Butler University.

Matt is a professional composer, director, and music director. He directed the musical The Spitfire Grill at Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles, and played piano at Tommy Guns Garage Dinner Theatre and aboard the Spirit of Chicago Cruise Lines. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory and Composition from Butler University.

The next concert will be the Elgin Symphony Orchestra String Quartet on April 28.

Since 1981, the library has featured a wide variety of musical performances. The public is welcome and the concert is free to attend. For more information, visit www.scpld.org/sunday-afternoon-concert-series/ or call (630) 584-0076.