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Death-Defying Acts: The History of the Circus, with William Pack
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.”
Rediscovering the 1849 Richards Riot in 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
Chicago and the Home Front in WWII, with Jerome M. O’Connor
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.
Rhapsody in Blue at 100 and the Great American Songbook: Shout Section Big Band with Pianist Jeffrey LaDeur
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue performed by the Shout Section Big Band and featuring pianist Jeffrey LaDeur.
Chad Goodman, from the Podium
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.
Come What May: Songs of Hope and Love, with Alyssa Allgood
“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.
Robbie Ellis, from the Piano
Creative and comedic powerhouse Robbie Ellis performs his comedy songs from the piano March 2 at the Baker Community Center, St. Charles.
Pete Ellman Big Band
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.
