Performances

The Fox Valley Concert Band performs its annual Home for the Holidays concert in the Norris Theater. Free admission, but…

The Pete Ellman Big Band features 18 of the Chicago area’s finest jazz musicians. Join us for a lively evening of standards and new pieces – plus some holiday tunes, “Big Band” style.

The University of Wisconsin Varsity Band performs in concert February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles, Ill.

Jim Perona, one of Chicagoland’s most popular classically trained guitarists, performs February 18 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center.

Creative and comedic powerhouse Robbie Ellis performs his comedy songs from the piano March 2 at the Baker Community Center, St. Charles.

Fox Valley Concert Band performs “Halcyon Hearts” at 3 p.m., March 3 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, St. Charles.

Steve Gibson, past president of the St. Charles History Museum, relates the infamous and macabre story of the 1849 “Richards’ Riot” in St. Charles

The Ides of March with Jim Peterik – Chicago’s legendary rock band – celebrates its 60th anniversary on the actual “Ides of March” (March 15) in a unique concert backed by a full orchestra.

Violinist Tricia Park performs solos spanning multiple centuries and genres – from Bach to BTS – March 24 in the art gallery of the Norris Cultural Arts Center.

In “Chad Goodman, from the Podium,” the new conductor of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will relate the story of his unexpected career in orchestral conducting, and share insights into current and future trends in classical music.

Music & More in the Gallery welcomes renowned contemporary folk music artists Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen, in concert April 14. Each is well-known and loved for their decades of music making – together, they have spent well over a decade and a half in a joyful musical collaboration.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue performed by the Shout Section Big Band and featuring pianist Jeffrey LaDeur.

Author, journalist and educator Jerome M. O’Connor sheds light on how the home front helped win the war, May 1 at the Baker Community Center, St. Charles.

The Fox Valley Concert Band performs “Celebration Illinois” at 3 p.m., May 5 in the Norris Theatre, St. Charles.

“Saturday Night Lights” at the Baker Community Center in St. Charles welcomes back the phenomenal Chicago-based jazz vocalist and composer Alyssa Allgood for a concert May 18.

Wednesdays @ One returns to the Baker Community Center Sept. 25 with a free program by William Pack, “Death-Defying Acts: The History of the Circus.”

On October 6 in the Norris Gallery, the ESO String Quartet will perform a concert of masterworks including a string quartet by the beloved French composer, Gabriel Faure, in centenary commemoration of his passing in 1924.

Two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, diatonic harmonica artist and composer, Howard Levy, performs with jazz/blues/rock guitarist Chris Siebold, Oct. 19 in St. Charles.

Learn about the St. Charles dam’s fascinating history, dating back to the city’s early days, in a presentation by Eric Krupa, collections and exhibitions manager for the St. Charles History Museum.

Join us as the Fox Valley Concert Band launches its 2024-25 season in the Norris Theatre. Free admission, donations accepted.…

TNTeague, featuring steelpan virtuoso Liam Teague and his son, pianist Jaden Teague-Nunez, perform calypso, jazz, classical and ragtime Nov. 10 in St. Charles.

Jazz pianist Jeremy Kahn and versatile vocalist Tatum Langley perform together November 16 at the Baker Community Center, St. Charles.

Diva Montell and Jeorge Holmes join their unique talents, singing holiday season classics and the greatest melodies of opera composer Giacomo Puccini, Dec. 15 in St. Charles.

Enjoy “An Italian Christmas with Fox Valley Opera,” featuring holiday season classics plus beloved arias and duets by Giacomo Puccini, Dec. 21 at Baker Community Center.

Maureen Christine covers a range of time and territory in “Your Hit Parade – Global Edition,” on March 1 at the Baker Community Center.

The Fox Valley Concert band performs popular works under the theme, “Animated,” March 2 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center.

Ccelebrate Women’s History Month with educational entertainer Martina Mathisen. Join us March 12 at the Baker Community Center as Martina portrays dynamic women who have impacted our lives. 

The internationally acclaimed NIU Steelband, under the direction of Liam Teague, returns to The Norris theater March 28.

Big band jazz meets classical favorites in “Classical Jazz,” performed by the Heisenberg Uncertainty Players, April 5 at the Baker Community Center.

Terry Lynch returns to Wednesdays @ One with a portrayal of legendary explorer Meriwether Lewis.

On May 7 at the Baker Community Center, theater historian Charles Troy brings to life Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel on the show’s 80th anniversary.

Wally Swiatly brings a talented quartet of sidemen for a performance that covers a wide range of musical eras, styles and influences, May 17 at Baker Community Center.