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Sunday picks: Soprano Karen Slack takes on 'Tosca'

Posted September 20, 2014 6:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

Opera soprano Karen Slack stars in the title role of the New Philharmonic's concert staging of Puccini's melodramatic opera “Tosca.”

Diva in distress

Soprano Karen Slack, soon to star in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's upcoming production of “Porgy and Bess,” takes on the title role of Puccini's melodramatic tragedy “Tosca” in a concert performance with the New Philharmonic and the Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus this weekend at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Sung in Italian with projected English translations. $55. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

Farm Heritage Festival

See hundreds of antique tractors, engines and other farm machinery at the annual Farm Heritage Festival at the Lakewood Forest Preserve, on Route 176, west of Fairfield Road, Wauconda. Other highlights include sheepherding demonstrations, live music, a tractor parade, scarecrow making, children's activities, wagon rides, a food court and more. $5-$10 daily admission. Visit lcfpd.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

Art for sale

The Naperville Art League's 29th Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair showcases works for sale in drawing, sculpture, fiber, graphics, mixed media, jewelry, photography and more this weekend at 175 Jackson Ave., Naperville. No admission charge. (630) 355-2530 or napervilleartleague.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

Smart art

EXPO CHICAGO 2014 hosts more than 140 of the world's premier galleries, many of which will bring new art and works never before seen in Chicago. The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art and Design at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, also offers panel discussions and artistic discourse with leading artists, curators and arts professionals on current issues. One-day ticket is $20, and a three-day pass is $30. (312) 595-7437 or expochicago.com. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

Gear heads unite

Classic cars, muscle cars, trucks, street rods, motorcycles and more can be found at the Motoring at the Museum Car Show at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Trophies will be awarded for Best Paint, Wildest Wheels and People's Choice. Food, vendors and music are also on tap. Free; $10-per-car entry fee. (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

Made in the Windy City

A celebration of all things made in Chicago, the second annual Andersonville City Made Fest features an array of Chicago-based musicians, brewers and artisans on Clark Street between Argyle and Carmen. Hear folk, blues, indie rock, electro hip-hop, world and Latino music, sample a diverse roster of hyper-local beer and take time to explore the neighborhood, made up almost entirely of locally owned, independent businesses. Suggested donation is $5. (773) 728-2995 or andersonville.org. Noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

Ballet stories

The Joffrey Ballet presents the Chicago premiere of Yuri Possokhov's “RAkU” alongside classic story ballets by George Balanchine and Anthony Tudor in the repertory concert “Stories in Motion” at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $32-$155. (800) 982-2787 or joffrey.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

Down the rabbit hole

See a production of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” at the Vero Voce Theatre, 951 State Ave., Suite F, St. Charles. The program is based on Lewis Carroll's classic tale, and is adapted from the 1951 animated Disney film. The story focuses on a curious girl who enters a magical world with a talking white rabbit, a bubble-blowing caterpillar and other colorful characters. $9-$15. (630) 584-0139 or verovoce.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

Narrating Lincoln

The Fox Valley Orchestra teams up with mayors from Batavia and Aurora for performances of Aaron Copland's “Lincoln Portrait” as part of the concert “Relativity Speaking” this weekend at two locations: Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia, then at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora. $13-$15; $11-$13 students and seniors; $8-$9 kids ages 8 and under. (630) 891-2526 or foxvalleyorchestra.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, in Aurora

Patti and Merv

Folk vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Patti Ecker headlines a Lake County Folk Club-sponsored concert at the In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Fingerstyle guitarist Merv Collins joins Ecker, too. Admission is $10-$12; $5 for teens (suggested donation). (847) 602-8882 or thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21

The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair returns to Naperville. Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com

Aurora mayor Tom Weisner will narrate Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" with the Fox Valley Orchestra in its concert "Relatively Speaking" at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium in Aurora on Sunday, Sept. 21. Associated Press

Melinda Myers, gardening expert, TV and radio host and author, gives a presentation on "Fall Prep for a Beautiful Spring Garden" at Pasquesi Home and Gardens in Lake Bluff. Courtesy of Diana Paul

Fingerstyle guitarist Merv Collins takes to the stage for a Lake County Folk Club-sponsored concert. Courtesy of the Lake County Folk Club

The Joffrey Ballet presents the Windy City premiere of Yuri Possokhov's “RAkU” as part of its “Stories in Motion” concert between Thursday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago. Courtesy of Cheryl Mann/Joffrey Ballet

Comedian Ralphie Roberts continues his run at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20. Courtesy of Ralphie Roberts

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