MAC Hosts Two Great Concerts Nov. 4 & 5

Glen Ellyn’s McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Falwell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage presents two must-see concerts this weekend.

First up is a free concert by The New Lionel Hampton Big Band with Jason Marsalis, Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. This incredible band featuring world-class musicians who played with the legendary Lionel Hampton will perform a memorable mix of jazz, swing and bebop. This concert was originally scheduled for the Lakeside Pavilion this past summer as part of the WDCB LIVE Jazz Concert Series but was cancelled due to the impact of poor weather on the band’s air travel. The rescheduled concert is presented in partnership with WDCB 90.9 FM Public Radio from College of DuPage. There are no advance reservations. The box office will begin to hand out tickets at the MAC day of show, starting at 2 p.m.

Next, its “Take Me to the River LIVE,” the Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue starring Grammy Award-winners William Bell, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush Sunday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Inspired by the award-winning documentary of the same name, “Take Me to the River LIVE” features a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Grammy winners and music legends, William Bell (2017 Grammy Award-winner), Charlie Musselwhite (2014 Grammy Award-winner) and Bobby Rush Bell (2017 Grammy Award-winner) share the stage and perform classics celebrating the soul and sound of Memphis in the 1960s and '70s. Media sponsor for this event is WDCB, 90.9 FM, Public Radio from College of DuPage. A free MAC Chat lead by WDCB station manager Dan Bindert will precede the performance beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets to “Take Me to the River LIVE” are $47-$65. For tickets or more information visit AtTheMAC.org or call 630.942.4000.