Adams Hall

The Global Programs and Studies Office invites you to a "Prayer for Unity and Reconciliation in the Global Church: in the spirit of Taizé Worship," a prayer and worship service facilitated by Madeline Mote on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Global Programs and Studies is pleased to host our 2026 Global Scholar Award recipient, Madeline Mote, as she endeavors brings back to Wheaton a reflection of the experience from her pilgrimage to the Taizé community in central France this last summer. Mote’s aim in sharing this Taizé worship tradition is to contribute to a greater sense of global church unity on our campus. Please join us!
This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Adams Hall, Room 301 Cozette Lecture Hall, located at 420 East Franklin Street in Wheaton. For more information, contact Jeanne Doty at 630.752.7309 or gps@wheaton.edu.

Local Event: Prayer for Unity and Reconciliation in the Global Church: in the spirit of Taizé Worship

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Prayer for Unity and Reconciliation in the...

The Global Programs and Studies Office invites you to a "Prayer for Unity and Reconciliation in the Global Church: in the...

Prayer for Unity and Reconciliation in the Global Church: in the spirit of Taizé Worship

Armerding Center for Music and Arts

The Wheaton College Artist Series and Conservatory of Music present Shawn E. Okpebholo and Mark Campbell's The Cook-Off, performed by the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music on October 9 at 7:30pm and October 10 at 2:00pm.Join us for two incredible performances of The Cook-Off, a comedic and heartfelt opera set in the high-pressure world of a televised cooking competition. Five contestants, each with their own secrets, ambitions, and culinary quirks, face off in a whirlwind of rivalries, alliances, and surprising revelations. Beneath the “mac-and-cheesy” humor and sizzling tension, the opera reveals deeper truths about history, food and culture, legacy, and identity.Performances will take place at the Armerding Center for Music &amp; The Arts, at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. For ticket information, visit tickets.wheaton.edu.

Local Event: Artist Series: Okpebholo and Campbell’s “The Cook-Off" (Oct 9th)

Artist Series: Okpebholo and Campbell’s “The...

The Wheaton College Artist Series and Conservatory of Music present Shawn E. Okpebholo and Mark Campbell's The Cook-Off,...

Artist Series: Okpebholo and Campbell’s “The Cook-Off" (Oct 9th)

The Wheaton College Artist Series and Conservatory of Music present Shawn E. Okpebholo and Mark Campbell's The Cook-Off, performed by the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music on October 9 at 7:30pm and October 10 at 2:00pm.
Join us for two incredible performances of The Cook-Off, a comedic and heartfelt opera set in the high-pressure world of a televised cooking competition. Five contestants, each with their own secrets, ambitions, and culinary quirks, face off in a whirlwind of rivalries, alliances, and surprising revelations. Beneath the “mac-and-cheesy” humor and sizzling tension, the opera reveals deeper truths about history, food and culture, legacy, and identity.
Performances will take place at the Armerding Center for Music &amp; The Arts, at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. For ticket information, visit tickets.wheaton.edu.

Local Event: Artist Series: Okpebholo and Campbell’s “The Cook-Off" (Oct 10th)

Artist Series: Okpebholo and Campbell’s “The Cook-Off" (Oct 10th)

Marion E. Wade Center

The Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics &amp; Economics at Wheaton College presents "Ben Han Memorial Lecture: Korean Messiah," a lecture by Jonathan Cheng on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
For the past half century, Christianity has flourished in South Korea as it has in few other places. But a hundred years ago, no city in Asia was more Christian than Pyongyang, today the capital of nuclear-armed North Korea. In a city so thoroughly Christianized it was known as "the Jerusalem of the East," some of the very first—and most fervent—converts to the faith included the family of Kim Jong Un. Jonathan Cheng, the Wall Street Journal's China bureau chief and former Korea bureau chief, traces this remarkable history, from the central role of American Presbyterian missionaries in bringing Pyongyang to the faith to its transformation under North Korean state founder and one-time Sunday school teacher and church organist Kim Il Sung. 
Jonathan Cheng is the China bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, overseeing coverage of the world’s second-largest economy across politics, economics, business, technology, and society. Jonathan leads a team of two dozen correspondents and researchers in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, and New York, with responsibility for the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.Previously, Jonathan was the Korea bureau chief for The Journal, running coverage of North Korea and South Korean politics and business. He began his career as an intern in The Journal’s Hong Kong bureau and also worked as a markets reporter in the Journal’s New York office.Jonathan speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, French, and Korean. A native of Toronto, Jonathan graduated from Princeton University with a degree in history. He lives in Beijing and has traveled to North Korea twice. 
This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Marion E. Wade Center, &nbsp; Room 130 Bakke Auditorium, &nbsp; located at 351 East Lincoln Avenue in Wheaton on the Northwest corner of campus at the intersection of Washington Street and Lincoln Avenue. For more information, contact FPE Program Coordinator at 630.752.5975 or <a href="mailto:fpe@wheaton.edu">fpe@wheaton.edu</a>.

Local Event: Ben Han Memorial Lecture: Korean Messiah

Ben Han Memorial Lecture: Korean Messiah

The Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics & Economics at Wheaton College presents "Ben Han Memorial Lecture: Korean Messiah," a...

Armerding Concert Hall

The Wheaton College Artist Series presents SoloDuo, classical guitar duo, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 13. For ticket information, visit <a href="https://tickets.wheaton.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tickets.wheaton.edu</a>.
Acclaimed as “one of the best ensembles ever heard,” guitarists Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli have captivated audiences around the globe, performing on renowned stages from Carnegie Hall to Vienna’s Konzerthaus. Praised by The Washington Post for their “rapturous, profound, and unforgettable musicianship,” the duo is celebrated for its dazzling virtuosity and expressive range, spanning repertoire from early Italian music to modern masterworks. Wheaton College is excited to welcome SoloDuo to Armerding Concert Hall for their Artist Series debut, offering a rare opportunity to experience one of the world's finest guitar ensembles live.
The concert takes place at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts Concert Hall, located at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave, Wheaton.

Local Event: Wheaton College Artist Series: SoloDuo, Classical Guitar Duo

Wheaton College Artist Series: SoloDuo,...

The Wheaton College Artist Series presents SoloDuo, classical guitar duo, at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 13.  For ticket...

Wheaton College Artist Series: SoloDuo, Classical Guitar Duo

Barrows Auditorium

The Wheaton College Department of Philosophy presents the 2026-27 McManis Lecture, “What May AI Hope for?” by Dr. Antón Barba-Kay, on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 PM. 
Barba-Kay writes: "Most everyone seems to agree with the view that AI development should align with human needs—that it should serve us and not the other way around and that it can help us achieve some higher human potential. Unfortunately, no one seems to have any clear idea of how this would be possible and what this would entail. I want to discuss the intrinsic difficulty of this question as well as the question of what makes AI and other digital technologies so difficult to bring into focus. I then mean to convince you that some of our stock ways of approaching these technologies are wrongheaded; they are by turns transhumanist and dehumanizing. I'll conclude by offering a couple of alternative suggestions for the progress of AI, such as might yield a better (if qualified) vision of what we may hope for from it."
Dr. Antón Barba-Kay is Distinguished Fellow at the Center on Privacy &amp; Technology at Georgetown Law School. He was formerly an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Catholic University and Robert Aird Chair of Humanities at Deep Springs College. In addition to his scholarly publications in nineteenth-century German philosophy, his essays about culture and technology have appeared in The New Republic, The Hedgehog Review, and The Point, among other magazines. A Web of Our Own Making – his book about what the internet is and what a difference it makes – was published in 2023 by Cambridge University Press. He earned B.A.’s at St. John’s College and the University of Cambridge, as well as a Ph.D. from the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago.
This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Barrows Auditorium in Billy Graham Hall, located at 500 College&nbsp;Avenue in Wheaton. For more information, contact Amy Park at 630.752.5040 or philosophy@wheaton.edu.

Local Event: “What May AI Hope for?” by Dr. Antón Barba-Kay

“What May AI Hope for?” by Dr. Antón Barba-Kay

The Wheaton College Department of Philosophy presents the 2026-27 McManis Lecture, “What May AI Hope for?” by Dr. Antón...

Blanchard Hall

The Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College presents "Golden Mouths, Ethereal Pulpits, Tumultuous Times," a lecture by Kirk Farney, Ph.D. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Join us for the 2026 Annual Mark A. Noll Lecture! This year's lecture features Dr. Kirk Farney, who is VP for Advancement, Vocation, and Alumni Engagement and a member of the History Department faculty at Wheaton. The lecture will explore the radio ministries of Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen of the Catholic Hour and Rev. Walter A. Maier of The Lutheran Hour during the 1930s and 40s, analyzing their theological substance, exploring their remarkable popularity, and demonstrating their impact on American life during anxiety-laden times. &nbsp;
This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Blanchard Hall, &nbsp; Room 339 Lecture Hall, located at 501 College Avenue in Wheaton. For more information, contact Tim Wiggins at 630.752.5197 or timothy.wiggins@wheaton.edu.

Local Event: Golden Mouths, Ethereal Pulpits, Tumultuous Times

Golden Mouths, Ethereal Pulpits, Tumultuous Times

The Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College presents "Golden Mouths, Ethereal Pulpits, Tumultuous Times," a lecture by Kirk...

Edman Memorial Chapel

Wheaton College's Conservatory of Music offers a Children's Concert designed for young audiences. This annual concert is extremely popular field trips for elementary school students. In fact, about 2,400 children are projected to attend each concert at the College's Edman Memorial Chapel. The Wheaton College Symphonic Band will perform at this concert, held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 15.
The concert is free, but due to limited space, reservations are required. To reserve a space or get more information, call 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Children's Concert with Wheaton College Symphonic Band (10/15)

Children's Concert with Wheaton College...

Wheaton College's Conservatory of Music offers a Children's Concert designed for young audiences. This annual concert is...

Children's Concert with Wheaton College Symphonic Band (10/15)

Billy Graham Hall (BGH), Wheaton College

The Ministry and Evangelism - Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College presents "Women in Leadership Conversation: A Life In Balance - Living Intentionally in Every Season," a panel discussion by Dr. Jennifer McNutt, Dr. Allison Herling, and Dr. Emily Langan on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM.Join us for our 4th annual Women in Leadership gathering. This fall we are offering an evening conversation with our Wheaton faculty - Dr. Allison Herling, Dr. Jennifer McNutt, and Dr. Emily Langan who will share about finding balance throughout the stages of life as women in leadership. This conference is for women and men! This is a free event and open to everyone. &nbsp;This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Billy Graham Hall, &nbsp; Room 432 Wilson Suite, &nbsp; located at 500 College Avenue in Wheaton. For more information, contact Heather Matthews at 630.752.7815 or heather.matthews@wheaton.edu.

Local Event: Women in Leadership Gathering 2026

Women in Leadership Gathering 2026

The Ministry and Evangelism - Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College presents "Women in Leadership Conversation: A Life In...

The Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College presents "IN WHICH Winnie-the-Pooh Visits the Wade Center: An Evening with Joe Sutphin and Kevan Chandler," a book signing by Joe Sutphin and Kevan Chandler on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Adapting classic works of literature into a visual medium that truly honors the original work is a steep hill to climb. In this talk, Joe Sutphin and Kevan Chandler share the story of how, as they set out to write a graphic novel adaptation of Winnie-the-Pooh, they took to heart a simple request by a small boy named Christopher Robin, who asked his father to tell him and his bear a story, saying, “Could you very sweetly?" Join us after the talk for a book signing with Joe and Kevan! Winnie the Pooh the Graphic Novel will be available for sale at the Wade Bookshop the evening of the event. &nbsp;
Joe Sutphin is an illustrator and cartoonist whose body of work includes the Wingfeather Saga, the Eisner Award-winning Watership Down: The Graphic Novel, and his re-envisioned classics, Little Pilgrim’s Progress and Little Christmas Carol. Joe lives in central Ohio with his wife Gina and five amazing cats. Kevan Chandler is the author of several books, including The King’s Cadets and Little Joe with Joe Sutphin, We Carry Kevan, and The Hospitality of Need. He is also the founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan and speaks worldwide, sharing stories from his life about the intersection of friendship and disability. Kevan and his wife, Katie, love reading to each other… especially books about sustainability. &nbsp;
This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Marion E. Wade Center, &nbsp; Room 130 Bakke Auditorium, &nbsp; located at 351 East Lincoln Avenue in Wheaton on the Northwest corner of campus at the intersection of Washington Street and Lincoln Avenue. For more information, contact the Wade Center at 630.752.5908 or <a href="mailto:wade@wheaton.edu">wade@wheaton.edu</a>.

Local Event: IN WHICH Winnie-the-Pooh Visits the Wade Center: An Evening with Joe Sutphin and Kevan Chandler

IN WHICH Winnie-the-Pooh Visits the Wade...

The Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College presents "IN WHICH Winnie-the-Pooh Visits the Wade Center: An Evening with Joe...

IN WHICH Winnie-the-Pooh Visits the Wade Center: An Evening with Joe Sutphin and Kevan Chandler

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a Jazz Ensemble and Combos Concert at&nbsp;1 p.m. Saturday,&nbsp;October 24. For ticket information, visit tickets.wheaton.edu.
The Jazz Ensemble and three Jazz Combos perform a mix of classic jazz, Brazilian standards, and sacred jazz in unique instrumentations.
The concert takes place at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts Concert Hall, located at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton.
To view the livestream of the concert, please use this link: <a href="https://www.wheaton.edu/streaming" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wheaton.edu/streaming</a>
For more information, call the Conservatory of Music at 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Jazz Ensemble and Combos Concert

Jazz Ensemble and Combos Concert

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a Jazz Ensemble and Combos Concert at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 24. For...

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents an organ recital featuring Judy Congdon at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26.
For the past 35 years Judy Congdon has held the position Professor of Organ and College Organist at Houghton University (formerly Houghton College) in Houghton, NY. Her present and former students include competition-winning performers, church musicians, and music educators, many now leading their own thriving music programs.
Dr. Congdon has performed locally and regionally in recent years, both solo recitals and concerts in collaboration with others. During the COVID pandemic she performed monthly livestreamed organ programs at Houghton Wesleyan Church. In earlier years she played recitals in many parts of the United States and abroad. She was a featured recitalist at the 2019 Regional AGO Convention in Buffalo, NY. Her work has also included adjudicating regional and national organ-playing competitions.This concert is part of the Lester W. Groom Endowment Organ Series and will take place in the Concert Hall of the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts, located at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave. on Wheaton's campus. This event is free and open to the public. No ticket is required. For more information, call the Conservatory of Music at 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Groom Recital Series: Judy Congdon, organist

Groom Recital Series: Judy Congdon, organist

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents an organ recital featuring Judy Congdon at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October...

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents Lumina Piano Duo, featuring Hyejin Cho and Jun-Hee Han at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27. For ticket information, visit <a href="https://tickets.wheaton.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tickets.wheaton.edu</a>.
This piano duo program explores the spirit of dance through the intimacy of four hands at one piano. The program moves from the beloved charm of The Nutcracker Suite to the sweeping motion of La Valse and the lively rhythms of Latin Suite.
Both active performers and faculty members at Wheaton College and North Central College, the married duo has appeared in concerts across the United States, Europe, and East Asia. Their musical and personal partnership brings a strong sense of ensemble, communication, and energy to the stage.
This concert, part of the Faculty Artists Series at Wheaton College, will take place in the Concert Hall of the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave. on Wheaton's campus. For more information, call the Conservatory of Music at 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Faculty Artists: Four Hands, One Heart - Piano Duo: Hyejin Cho and Jun-Hee Han

Faculty Artists: Four Hands, One Heart - Piano...

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents Lumina Piano Duo, featuring Hyejin Cho and Jun-Hee Han at 7:30 p.m. on...

Faculty Artists: Four Hands, One Heart - Piano Duo: Hyejin Cho and Jun-Hee Han

The E. Beatrice Batson Shakespeare Society at Wheaton College presents "On the Christian Uses of King Lear," a lecture by Richard Gibson on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM. King Lear has long been viewed as theologically problematic and has even been accused of being an irreligious play. In this talk, Dr. Richard Hughes Gibson will examine the responses of writers who own up to the play’s bleakness and yet nonetheless find in it profound religious insights. Drawing on the works of George MacDonald, Leo Tolstoy, W.H. Auden, Frederick Buechner, and Wendell Berry, this talk will reveal how particular episodes from Lear have fueled meditations on grace, compassion, and the power of moments of divine absence. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Marion E. Wade Center, &nbsp; Room 130 Bakke Auditorium, &nbsp; located at 351 East Lincoln Avenue in Wheaton on the Northwest corner of campus at the intersection of Washington Street and Lincoln Avenue. For more information, contact Archives Wheaton at 630.752.5910 or <a href="mailto:archives@wheaton.edu">archives@wheaton.edu</a>.

Local Event: On the Christian Uses of King Lear

On the Christian Uses of King Lear

The E. Beatrice Batson Shakespeare Society at Wheaton College presents "On the Christian Uses of King Lear," a lecture by...

The Community School of the Arts at Wheaton College presents "CSA Faculty Recital," a concert by CSA Faculty on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM.The Community School of the Arts (CSA) at Wheaton College presents a CSA Faculty Recital at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 30. The concert features solo and chamber music performances by CSA faculty members.Free and open to the public, this event takes place in Armerding Center for Music and the Arts Concert Hall, which is located at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. For more information, call the Community School of the Arts at 630.752.5567. &nbsp;

This event is free and open to the public and will take place in Armerding Center for Music and the Arts, &nbsp; Room 190 Concert Hall, &nbsp; located at 520 East Kenilworth Avenue in Wheaton. For more information, contact Community School of the Arts at 630.752.5567 or <a href="mailto:csa@wheaton.edu">csa@wheaton.edu</a>.

Local Event: Community School of the Arts Faculty Recital

Community School of the Arts Faculty Recital

The Community School of the Arts at Wheaton College presents "CSA Faculty Recital," a concert by CSA Faculty on Friday, October...

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a concert performed by the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. For ticket information, visit tickets.wheaton.edu.
This concert will take place in Edman Memorial Chapel, at 401 E Franklin St, Wheaton. To view the livestream of the concert, please use this link: <a href="https://www.wheaton.edu/streaming." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wheaton.edu/streaming.</a>
*Please note: The balcony is accessible by stairs only. The restrooms are located on the Main Floor.
For more information, call 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert

Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a concert performed by the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m....

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music will host a Keyboard Concerto Competition at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2.
The event will take place in Edman Memorial Chapel, located at the northeast corner of Washington and Franklin Streets on the Wheaton campus. Admission is free.
For more information, call 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Wheaton College Keyboard Concerto Competition

Wheaton College Keyboard Concerto Competition

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music will host a Keyboard Concerto Competition at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2.
The...

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents the Annual Family Weekend Concert, a Choral Music Showcase, featuring the Concert Choir, Men's Glee Club, and Women's Chorale at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 7.
This free concert&nbsp;will be held at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts Concert Hall at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave, Wheaton. No ticket is required. To view the livestream of the concert, please use this link: <a href="https://www.wheaton.edu/streaming." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wheaton.edu/streaming.</a>
The Concert Hall opens at 6:45 p.m. and we encourage you to arrive early to get the seats of your choice. Seating is limited. If the hall is at capacity (650 people), you may choose to enjoy the concert standing, or remotely from the Recital Hall or Armerding Lobby.
For more information, call the Conservatory of Music at 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Family Weekend Concert: Choral Showcase

Family Weekend Concert: Choral Showcase

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents the Annual Family Weekend Concert, a Choral Music Showcase, featuring the...

The Conservatory of Music will host a Winds and Percussion Concerto Competition at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10.
The event will take place in Edman Memorial Chapel, located at the northeast corner of Washington and Franklin Streets on the Wheaton campus. Admission is free.
For more information, call 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Winds and Percussion Concerto Competition

Winds and Percussion Concerto Competition

The Conservatory of Music will host a Winds and Percussion Concerto Competition at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10.
The event...

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents violist Rose Armbrust Griffin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. For ticket information, visit <a href="https://tickets.wheaton.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tickets.wheaton.edu</a>.
“Through the Voice of the Viola, the Instrument that is Never Satisfied” features violist Rose Armbrust Griffin, a faculty member of 15 years at Wheaton College, joined by pianist Hyejin Cho. The program brings together works by Caroline Shaw and Shawn E. Okpebholo alongside César Franck’s Violin Sonata, heard here through the distinctive and rich voice of the viola. Griffin’s wide-ranging career includes performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, as well as collaborations with artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Vadim Gluzman, Marta and Ani Aznavoorian, and Robert Chen. Her musical path also spans diverse stages, from appearances at Lollapalooza with Laufey to performances with Andrea Bocelli and The Eagles. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the viola’s distinctive voice explored with depth, warmth, and expressive character.
This concert, part of the Faculty Artists Series at Wheaton College, will take place in the Concert Hall of the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts at 520 E. Kenilworth Ave. on Wheaton's campus. For more information, call the Conservatory of Music at 630.752.5010.

Local Event: Faculty Artists: "Through the Voice of the Viola" featuring violist Rose Armbrust Griffin

Faculty Artists: "Through the Voice of the...

The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents violist Rose Armbrust Griffin at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. For...

Faculty Artists: "Through the Voice of the Viola" featuring violist Rose Armbrust Griffin

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College of DuPage Culinary & Hospitality Center, Room 1020, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn

The League of Women Voters and the College of DuPage Civic Engagement Initiative are sponsoring an event featuring Dr. Robert Bruno of the University of Illinois' School of Labor and Employment Relations, who will examine how economic inequality is affecting our democracy. Following his talk will be a panel discussion featuring Professors Andre Guerra, Chair of the Economics Department and Maureen Heffern Ponicki, Chair of the Political Science Department at College of DuPage, and Frank Manzo IV, Economist at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute.

Local Event: The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy

The Impact of Economic Injustice on Democracy

The League of Women Voters and the College of DuPage Civic Engagement Initiative are sponsoring an event featuring Dr. Robert...

Wolfden Brewing Company

Merchants of the Macabre returns to Bloomingdale with 50+ artists, craft beer, food and one wonderfully weird afternoon at Wolfden Brewing!
Sunday, October 11 | 12–5 PM Wolfden Brewing Company 112 W Lake St, Bloomingdale, IL FREE TO ATTEND | FAMILY FRIENDLY
Something wicked is returning to Wolfden Brewing.
The Streetz Artz Alliance is bringing Merchants of the Macabre back with more than 50 artists, makers and merchants of the strange!
Expect dark art, oddities, Halloween creations, original artwork, handmade goods, creepy collectibles, sweet treats, spicy eats, vinyl, curiosities and plenty of things you probably didn't know you needed until you saw them.
Grab a craft beer, check out the food, and spend the afternoon exploring one of our biggest fall lineups.
Whether you like your Halloween spooky, strange, creepy, cute or completely macabre, there will be a LOT to discover.
Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready to shop local. Costumes are absolutely encouraged.
Our current lineup:
Adara Selene Creations Angelic Celestial Whispers Art by Andee Dandee Art of Alex Kujawa Bea-Hooked BLANDS Art Brick Dad Cats, Crafts &amp; Cooking Crafty Creations Cupboard Creature Creations DK Custom Woodwork Co. Dye The Day Away EZ Angel Creations FeFe’s Pickles and Peppers Forests Nook Jaqui Almaguer Art &amp; Blue Casa Studios Jeannine’s Jems Jen Marx Art Jen Watson Art Jetibles Koala Art &amp; Design INC. KP's Candy Factory Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods MasterLink Chainmaille megandowntherabbithole Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Author and Artist Miracle Brain Mixtape Your Life Mykookiejar Handmade Primtentions Raven Feathers and Bat Wings Robin Monique Rios Roczilla RECORDS Rogue Relics Scary Terri's Crafts Sealed Fate Curiosities Secondhand Nightmares Slow Poke Sculpts Snowingstars Sweet Strange Heart Tastefully Tact The Crooked Workbench The Dark Enchanted Topsy-Turvy Totems Ursula Naturals Where Arts Collide Wicked Art LLC With Love Products Wolf Pack Peppers Wylde Mountain Thyme
Lineup is subject to change.
Merchants of the Macabre Oddities Market Sunday, October 11, 2026 12 PM–5 PM Wolfden Brewing Company 112 W Lake St, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Free admission. Family friendly. Costumes encouraged.
RSVP, invite your spooky friends and come creep around with us in Bloomingdale.

Local Event: Merchants of the Macabre and Oddities Market

Bloomingdale

Merchants of the Macabre and Oddities Market

Merchants of the Macabre returns to Bloomingdale with 50+ artists, craft beer, food and one wonderfully weird afternoon at...

Camerata Chicago, led by the chamber orchestra's founder and music director Drostan Hall, opens its 23rd concert season with a program featuring Felix Mendelssohn’s music for William Shakespeare’s “<a href="https://www.cameratachicago.org/category/concert-series/2026-10-midsummer/?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_calendar&amp;utm_campaign=2627_midsummer&amp;utm_content=season_listing" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A Midsummer Night’s Dream</a>,” Op. 61; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat Major, K. 297b; and the world premiere of Chicago-area composer Tony Payne’s “Fantasy on English Melodies,” commissioned by Camerata Chicago. All three are new to Camerata Chicago’s repertoire.
Mendelssohn’s music for Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Opus 61, comprises the overture Mendelssohn wrote as teenager and the incidental music he composed nearly two decades later.
The work includes the resplendent “Wedding March,” one of the most famous pieces of classical music, traditionally heard at the conclusion of the ceremony as the newlywed couple walks out in joyous celebration.
Hall, who was born in Norwich, England, and retains his “plummy” British accent, will narrate excerpts from the play, set in an enchanted forest, as well as conduct Mendelssohn’s witty and colorful, atmospheric score conjuring bird songs, buzzing insects, rustling leaves, and rippling creeks.
Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds in E-flat major, K. 297b, is a charming and melodious three-movement orchestral work. The soloists are four of Camerata Chicago’s principal players: Grace Hong, oboe; Elizandro Garcia Montoya, clarinet; Vincent Karamanov, bassoon; and Lee Shirer, horn.
“We are thrilled to feature our superb principal wind players for the first time with the programming of this marvelous concerto,” Hall says.
“Audiences who are used to hearing the Mendelssohn and Mozart played by a symphony orchestra can savor these more intimately scaled performances for the musical detail they reveal,” Hall says.
“Both are examples of works that were originally written for orchestras the size of Camerata Chicago,” he says, “as were many other important works in the classical repertoire we feature.”
Camerata Chicago, Hall says, “is about chamber-music intimacy on a larger stage.”
Hall describes Payne’s ““Fantasy on English Melodies” as “beautifully cast in the mold of Ralph Vaughan Williams, who turned English folk tunes into wonderful, spiritually uplifting compositions.”
The “Fantasy,” which Payne dedicated to Hall, includes the folk ballad “Lovely Joan,” a tribute to Hall’s late mother, Joan.
Tickets and information
Single tickets are $50 adults, $40 seniors 65 and over, $10 students, $2 children 14 and under. VIP tickets are $75.
Using online code CCPR provides a 15% discount.
Tickets and information are available at CamerataChicago.org and by phone 312-799-0916. Email: andiamo@cameratachicago.org.

Local Event: Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Camerata Chicago — Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer...

Camerata Chicago, led by the chamber orchestra's founder and music director Drostan Hall, opens its 23rd concert season with a...

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Good Templar Park Association

Don't miss the Final Weekend in 2026 to visit the World Famous 1893 Viking Ship! Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18.Our beautiful, full sized, 78 foot recreated Viking ship was based on an ancient 1000 year old excavated ship. Hand built in Norway in 1893, our ship was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non-stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking ship builders. Enjoy our hands-on displays of recreated Viking tools, weapons, jewelry, equipment and period images. Enjoy browsing the selection of distinctive and affordable items in our gift ship.&nbsp;Ship opens at 10 AM both Saturday and Sunday. Last tour starts at 3:45 PM. Tours by our friendly and knowledgeable guides start every 15 minutes; no reservations are needed.&nbsp; Still just $7 adults, $4 teens 13-17, FREE 12 and under.For more information, visit www.vikingship.usNote: The ship is in a gravel floored shelter. No flush toilets on site.

Local Event: The VIKINGS are Coming...and GOING!

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The VIKINGS are Coming...and GOING!

Don't miss the Final Weekend in 2026 to visit the World Famous 1893 Viking Ship! Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18.Our...

NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center

Join corporate gerontologist and author Sherri Snelling for an insightful community educational event focused on supporting loved ones without sacrificing your own future. This complimentary session covers essential topics including brain health, healthcare navigation, estate planning, and fraud protection to help caregivers achieve lasting peace of mind.

Local Event: Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity Planning & Caregiving

Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity...

Join corporate gerontologist and author Sherri Snelling for an insightful community educational event focused on supporting...

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The Naperville Township 708 Mental Health Board is now accepting applications for its 2027 funding cycle.
Funding supports eligible nonprofit organizations and service providers offering **mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services** to Naperville Township residents. Application Deadline: Midnight October 31, 2026. Questions Deadline: 5:00PM, October 30, 2026. Please visit our website for funding guidelines, eligibility requirements and submission instructions:&nbsp;<a href="https://napervilletownship.com/supervisor/mental-health-board-funding-guidelines.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grant Guidelines &amp; Application link</a>

2027 Grant Funding Application Portal is Now Open!

The Naperville Township 708 Mental Health Board is now accepting applications for its 2027 funding cycle....

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