The briefs

Enjoy seasonal music in Wheeling

Wheeling High School's Orchestras and Choirs will combine their talents in a festive holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the school's Robert Sang Theatre at the school. Attendees will be treated to preconcert music in the lobby, performed by the Madrigal Singers.

A variety of seasonal music will be presented, including "Sleigh Ride," "Believe" from "The Polar Express" and Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus," featuring both the orchestras and choirs together. The concert will be directed by Heather Pistorius, choral ensembles; and Elizabeth Magill, orchestras.

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door. Season passes also will be accepted. Call (847) 718-7000.

Wheeling High School is at 900 S. Elmhurst Road, Wheeling.

Artwork proposals now being accepted

The village of Buffalo Grove is accepting proposals for artwork, such as a sculpture or fountain, to enrich the village and enhance the municipal complex at Lake-Cook Road and Raupp Boulevard. A copy of the specifications approved by the village board at its Dec. 3 meeting can be found on the village's Web site at www.vbg.org.

All proposals should include photographs or sketches of the proposed artwork; each artist may submit up to five proposals. A contract will be considered based on quality of the artwork, representation of the village and community, durability, aesthetic appeal, uniqueness and references. Artists interested in submitting a proposal should review the specifications and complete the application by Feb. 8. Questions may be directed to Ghida Neukirch, deputy village manager, at (847) 459-2518 or gneukirch@vbg.org.

Give blood to help save lives

A blood drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Buffalo Grove Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. No appointment is needed. Healthy adults who are at least 17 years old and at least 110 pounds may donate about a pint of blood every 56 days.

See the Bulls with the Men's Club

The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea will go to the United Center on Feb. 12 to watch the Chicago Bulls take on the New Orleans Hornets. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $30 per ticket.

For more information, leave a message for Men's Club program chairman Fred Rabinowitz at the synagogue office, (847) 634-0777. Beth Judea is on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.