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Vicinity Opens Sept. 16, Free Reception on Sept. 17
The Norris Gallery Committee hosts the annual Vicinity exhibit, which opens to the public on Saturday, September 16, and offers…

Concert Confidential: Tales and Travails of a Concert Pianist
Pianist Jeffrey LaDeur shares anecdotes, musical encounters, and mishaps in a candid and humorous program examining the tales and travails of life on the road as a concert pianist, November 22 at the Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles.

Geneva’s Legendary Code-Breaker, Elizebeth Smith Friedman
Vivien Lasken of Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley shares the fascinating story of Geneva’s legendary WWII code-breaker, Elizebeth Smith Friedman, Oct. 25 at the Baker Community Center.

Jeffrey LaDeur, piano, and Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano
“Music & More in the Gallery” celebrates the return of pianist Jeffrey LaDeur and mezzo-soprano Kindra Scharich, Nov. 26 in the Norris Gallery.

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, Honors Chamber Ensembles
“Music & More in the Gallery” welcomes two of the Honors Chamber Ensembles of the Elgin Youth Symphony, Sunday, Oct. 29 in the Norris Gallery.

Mi Luna Duo: Alison Attar, harp, and Rika Seko, violin
Harpist Alison Attar and violinist Rika Seko perform as Mi Luna Duo in a concert of chamber music September 24 in the Norris Gallery.

The Essential Houdini, with Bill Pack
Bill Pack shares the true stories of Houdini – the American self-liberator, Europe’s eclipsing sensation, the world’s handcuff king, exposer of fraud, original prison-breaker, and master magician.

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.

Lee Murdock’s Annual Christmas Ship Concert
“Lee Murdock’s Annual Christmas Ship Concert” has evolved into a not-to-be-missed event, heralding the advent of the holiday season. It combines music and stories of the Inland Seas with holiday songs to inspire the young and the young-at-heart.

Julia Danielle and the Jeremy Kahn Quartet
We’re thrilled to present the 2022 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition winner, Julia Danielle, backed by the Jeremy Kahn Quartet, in her debut St. Charles Jazz Weekend performance!