North Shore notes: Northbrook Symphony, Wayne Messmer Quartet performs
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra opens season
The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra opens its 44th season Sunday with a family concert titled "Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery."
In the concert, more than 25 excerpts of Vivaldi's famous works are woven into a drama with a pair of actors attempting to solve a mystery around the composer's life.
The NSO's subscription series, the fifth season under Music Director Mina Zikri, starts with "Two Generations" on Oct. 22 with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Robert Chen and his daughter, Beatrice, playing Mozart; and Oct. 29 with violinist Ilya Kaler and son Daniel Kaler performing Brahms.
The NSO's Winter Concert, featuring Timothy Chooi on Beethoven and Brahms, is Jan. 14, 2024. "Virtuoso Violins" with soloist Vadim Gluzman is the focus of the March 24 concert.
The 44th season concludes June 9 in a program of Mexican music, "Fiesta Mexicana," featuring the Sones de Mexico Ensemble.
All concerts take place at 4 p.m. Sunday at Glenbrook North High School's Sheely Center for the Performing Arts.
Tickets for the family concert are $12.50; free for children ages 6-17 when accompanied by an adult.
For season subscription and concert tickets pricing and reservations, visit northbrooksymphony.org or call (847) 272-0755.
Glenview to host budget workshops
A workshop this Thursday is the first of three Glenview budget workshops open to the public ahead of the spending plan being adopted in December.
It will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the village hall, 2500 E. Lake Ave.
During the workshop, officials will discuss the village's Corporate Fund and its Capital Improvement Program.
A 6:30 p.m. workshop Oct. 5, also at the village hall, will feature department presentations on the Corporate Fund, water and sewer rates, a preliminary budget for the Glenview Public Library, and Internal Service funds.
A final workshop on Oct. 26 will go over the property tax levy, TIF funds, the village's Permanent Fund, and an update on nonprofit funding.
Residents can weigh in on the budget at these workshops. Follow the budgetary process at glenview.il.us/budget.
Wayne Messmer Quartet to perform at NSYMCA
Fresh off his appearance at Glenbrook North High School to sing the national anthem, Wayne Messmer and the Wayne Messmer Quartet will perform from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook.
Attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets. Beer, wine, pop, water, hot dogs and snacks will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $40 online and $50 on the night of the event. Proceeds will go to the North Suburban YMCA's aquatics program.
For tickets, visit nsymca.org.
Help make a life better
MLB of Glenview - "Making Life Better" - is a nonprofit whose members support several other nonprofits such as Family Service Center, Glenbrook South's Titans Helping Titans, Youth Service Center and Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund.
On Sept. 16, MLB of Glenview will present Rocktember Fest from 6-11 p.m. at 1948-D Lehigh Road. The Victor Brown Band starts things off at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Bono Bros Band at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $75, which includes entertainment, food and drinks provided by Ten-Ninety Brewing, Oak Kitchen & Bar and Maclusha Brewing.
There also will be raffles and a live auction. For tickets, visit mlbglenview.org.
Jewish art calendar
Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook is offering its Jewish Art Calendar for the upcoming Jewish New Year 5784 (2023-24).
The calendar includes detailed information on upcoming holidays, educational messages, Shabbat and holiday candle lighting times, traditional Jewish recipes, and thematic artwork by artists, including Yoram Lukav, Michoel Muchnik, Baruch Nachshon, Chenoch Lieberman and Zalman Kleinman.
To your receive your free copy (one per person, while supplies last), email info@ChabadNorthbrook.com.
Patriot Day remembrances
Each of Northbrook's fire stations will hold remembrances for the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
At 7:45 a.m., Northbrook police and fire personnel will assemble at each of the fire stations to honor the memory of those lost, and the heroism of those who sacrificed their lives to save others. All are invited to join.
Also, at 8:30 a.m. Monday, the Village of Northfield will hold a short ceremony at the village Fire Rescue Facility, 1800 Winnetka Road. A brief speech will be followed by the tolling of the station bell in recognition of the time the World Trade Center's South Tower fell in New York City.