Classical concert in Wheeling with cookies, too
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Classical concert with cookies, too
Olver Colbentson, a former concertmaster at the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York, performs classical music with piano accompaniment. After the concert, guests can meet Colbentson and snack on cookies and punch.
Facts: 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Free admission. Registration is required. (847) 459-4100 or indiantrailslibrary.org.
Shall we dance?
The Arlington Squares Square Dance Club hosts a free beginner's square dance party. Learn the basics of square dancing and mix and mingle.
Facts: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Congregational Church (United Church of Christ), 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Free admission. (847) 359-1642 or (847) 551-9119. Visit arlingtonsquares.com.
'Visions of Schaumburg'
Visitors to Heritage Bank of Schaumburg are invited to view the "Visions of Schaumburg" exhibit, featuring artwork in a variety of media, created by students of Schaumburg High School. The exhibit is on display during regular lobby hours.
Facts: Runs through Saturday, Jan. 31, at Heritage Bank of Schaumburg, 1535 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. (847) 524-4000.
$10 and under
Rocking the house at Durty Nellie's
The groups Wedding Banned and Catfight present an evening of rock and roll at Durty Nellie's.
Facts: 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Admission is $6. Visit durtynellies.com.
The holidays' darker side
Improviser and actor Bob Kulhan presents a dark holiday special where a crooner must go on despite some horrific incidents in "Bing Faithful's Nondenominational Holiday Special."
Facts: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 (final night), at the Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway St., Chicago. $10. (773) 561-4665 or TheAnnoyance.com.
Still a bargain
The fruitcake will be flying!
If you are looking to find a use for the fruitcake you received from Grandma yet again this holiday season, the Fruitcake Fling at the Morton Arboretum might be just the right event for you. Guests can bring their own leftover fruitcake from home or use some (from a limited supply) on site. Participants will be tested in categories including how far they fling the cake, how close the cake is to a specified mark and how long two-person teams can toss a fruitcake without dropping it. Winners will be honored during a medal ceremony. The Fruitcake Fling immediately precedes the arboretum's annual Yule Log Hunt.
1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. New general admission fee for 2009 is $8-$11. Kids are free on Sunday, Jan. 4, with a paid adult admission. Visit mortonarb.org.