The Lodge Performing Arts Center

The Lodge Foundation and point2point productions
are proud to present the first of two winning productions from their inaugural New Works initiative.
FROM DUST An original work by Eli Campbell
October 2-4&nbsp; October 8-10After hiring Smith to build her an underground bunker, Ettie, a doomsday prepper, becomes convinced that a nuclear attack is happening right now. She shuts them both inside despite Smith's rampant skepticism, effectively forcing them to spend the rest of their lives underground together. From Dust is about existential anxiety, misinformation, and the question: should you open the door?
point2point productions, a division of Schaumburg On Stage, focuses on providing high-quality adult community theater and non-equity productions. 
This production is funded in part by the Elgin Cultural Arts&nbsp;Commission.FILL OUR BUNKER SHELVES FOR PADS OF ELGIN! &nbsp;We are dressing our stage bunker with real, donated pantry goods as props. &nbsp;Every can and box collected will be given to PADS of Elgin&nbsp;after the run ends.&nbsp;Where to drop off:&nbsp;The Lodge Arts Center, 18 Villa Court, Elgin 9/27-10/1, 6-9pm or performances OR&nbsp;The point2point office at Schaumburg on Stage, 1945 Wright Blvd, Schaumburg, IL,&nbsp;60193. Please email info@schaumburgonstage.org to schedule donation drop-off.





Questions? Contact Producer, Carolina Menapace, at cmenapace@gmail.com

Local Event: FROM DUST An original work by Eli Campbell

Kane County

Elgin

Illinois

FROM DUST An original work by Eli Campbell

The Lodge Foundation and point2point productions
are proud to present the first of two winning productions from their inaugural...

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley, 56 S. Grove Ave., Elgin

Support local theatre and PADS of Elgin with a special benefit performance of Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life by Jeremy Kehoe.
Directed by Pat Henderson, the production runs October 9–11 at Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley, 56 S. Grove Ave. in Elgin. The Friday, October 9 performance will benefit PADS of Elgin, with additional proceeds from the production also supporting the organization.
Guests attending Friday’s performance are invited to a complimentary reception catered by Sugar &amp; Rhyme Coffeehouse beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the performance at 7 p.m.
The benefit takes place just ahead of World Homeless Day on October 10, offering audiences a chance to enjoy live theatre while supporting PADS of Elgin’s year-round shelter, meals, outreach and housing-focused services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Northern Kane County.
The cast recently visited PADS of Elgin for a shelter tour before rehearsal, giving performers an opportunity to learn more about the organization and the community their benefit performance will support.
Dates: October 9–11, 2026 
Benefit performance: Friday, October 9 
Reception: 6:30 p.m. 
Performance: 7 p.m. 
Location: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley, 56 S. Grove Ave., Elgin
Tickets: sassypat.booktix.com

Local Event: Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life — Benefit Performance for PADS of Elgin

Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life — Benefit...

Support local theatre and PADS of Elgin with a special benefit performance of Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life by Jeremy...

Bullets, Nickels, Dimes and Life — Benefit Performance for PADS of Elgin

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This auction offers over five hundred artifacts celebrating the enduring spirit of civic duty, public service, and early industrial might.
Law enforcement and firefighter memorabilia anchor the front of the catalog with an array of breast badges, cap devices, and commemorative stars representing departments across the Midwest and beyond. Notable service pieces include the scarce antique State of Illinois Police Hat Badge #2 (Lot 61), a distinctive Glencoe, Illinois Police &amp; Fire Hat Badge #34 (Lot 25), and a vintage Cheviot, Ohio Fire Department 2" Badge (Lot 62). Novelty and corporate security insignia also feature prominently, led by the satirical 1910s "I Should Worry" Security Bank 3% Interest Star (Lot 40) and an early Sheraton Hotel Security 5-Point Star (Lot 12).
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Local Event: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

This auction offers over five hundred artifacts celebrating the enduring spirit of civic duty, public service, and early...

North Central College

Our Voices, Our Minds: BIPOC Youth Navigating Discrimination in Education
ALMAS and North Central College invite students, families, educators, and community leaders to an evening of dialogue, reflection, and empowerment focused on the lived experiences of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth navigating discrimination in educational spaces. The event features an interactive panel discussion with BIPOC youth — including first-generation high school and college students — sharing personal stories alongside mental health professionals offering clinical insight. A community resource fair runs alongside the panel, connecting attendees with local youth-serving and mental health organizations, plus entertainment, interactive activities, and complimentary food.
Free and open to the public. Spanish interpretation provided.
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m. 
📍 North Central College, Wentz Science Center – Stevenson Hall (2nd Floor), 131 S Loomis St, Naperville, IL

Local Event: Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education

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Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating...

Our Voices, Our Minds: BIPOC Youth Navigating Discrimination in Education
ALMAS and North Central College invite students,...

Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education

Native American artistry and Old West history take center stage in this Classic Collectibles Auction, led by a majestic pair of 6-foot hand-carved Frank Gallagher Cigar Store Indians (Lots 3 and 3a), an early gesso-over-wood advertising figure (Lot 2a), and two historic 1844 London Edition George Catlin lithographs (Lot 2348). The collection features an extraordinary range of Plains weaponry, beadwork, and ceremonial art, including a Northern Plains bear effigy catlinite pipe bowl (Lot 2335), an 1880s tacked leather belt with knife and sheath (Lot 2314), and an 1820s cast iron trade tomahawk (Lot 2317). Bidders will also find exceptional Indigenous textiles, pottery, and basketry spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighted by an intricate 1910 Western Apache bowl (Lot 2406) and a 1920 Pima coiled basket (Lot 2353). Western outlaw lore comes alive through a spirited series of hand-carved folk art figures portraying legends like Jesse James (Lot 302) and Billy the Kid (Lot 309), displayed alongside authentic Visalia batwing chaps (Lot 2407) and an operational 1/2 scale .32 caliber Gatling gun (Lot 2253).
The journey continues into vintage advertising and vibrant Americana. Electric neon illuminates the room with an impressive Ford Tractor neon sign (Lot 460) and a vintage Genuine Chevy Parts neon display (Lot 461), perfectly complemented by a classic 1950s Coca-Cola Vendo 59 "Spin Top" coin-operated machine (Lot 149) and an authentic N.S.M. Model 240 I jukebox (Lot 191). Fine decorative art enthusiasts will appreciate the exquisite Tiffany Studios gold dore bronze tazza #1702 (Lot 437) alongside dynamic animalier bronzes, while collectors of nostalgia can explore vintage O-gauge Lionel trains, breweriana, and stoneware primitives.
Preview is the day before the auction - noon-5pm, and doors open at 8am the day of the auction.&nbsp;Pickup is immediately following the auction or by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

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Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY

Native American artistry and Old West history take center stage in this Classic Collectibles Auction, led by a majestic pair of...

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Local Event: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

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Local Event: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet

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