Assistance League Chicagoland West

Join the Assistance League for an elegant Books &amp; Brunch gathering November 10, 2026, at Abbington banquets in Glen Ellyn. This delightful event combines a love for literature with a mid-day meal for a memorable community experience.

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DuPage County

Darien

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Books & Brunch

Join the Assistance League for an elegant Books & Brunch gathering November 10, 2026, at Abbington banquets in Glen Ellyn. This...

Marion Mortimer

David Giuliani

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Lisa Marie Farver

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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

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Andrea Earnest

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VFW Tent

Join us for a morning of community and connection at our Veterans' Coffee Clutch. Enjoy free coffee and donuts under the VFW tent—just follow the arrows to find us!

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Veterans' Coffee Clutch

Join us for a morning of community and connection at our Veterans' Coffee Clutch. Enjoy free coffee and donuts under the VFW...

LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives)

Fall Acting Workshop IntensiveLATTE’s Acting Training Intensive offers young adult creatives, ages 14 – 28, a chance to be mentored and meet with industry professionals, including: SoloTheater Chicago Scene Study with Ron Keaton, Stage Combat and Choreography artists Tristin Hall and Angela Rak, Pfluger Empathy Movement Method with Felicia Pfluger, Finding the Right Balance Creating your Career in the Arts with Kaitlin Fron, and Dance and Movement with Elise Wallin.
WHEN?
Saturday, September 12th, the Acting Intensive runs from 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Read on for a detailed look at the sessions and presenter bios!

Enjoy a day in a supportive, fun, laid-back environment as you learn about acting and careers in the performing arts from industry professionals. Bring a lunch, a water bottle, clothes to move in, and your enthusiasm. $50 for the full day.
Text (708) 655-0989

Sign up: <a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com</a>
WHERE? 9008 Fairview Dr. (Parking Lot Entrance of Cornerstone Church)
SCHEDULE:
9:45 Arrival. Sign in. Icebreaker. Quick mandatory meeting for parents of creatives under 18.
10:00 SoloTheater Tips, Tricks and Toolbox. Scene Study - Ron Keaton.
11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron
12:30 Lunch – (Bring a Bag Lunch)
1:00 Stage Physicality and the Pfluger Empathy Movement Method -Felicia Pfluger
2:15 Dance and Movement- Elise Wallin
3:15 Water Break and Stretch
3:30 Stage Combat and Choreography– Tristin Hall and Angela Rak
4:30 Day Ends. Auditions for those interested.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
<ul><li>10 AM SoloTheater Tips, Tricks and The Actor’s Toolbox. Scene Study – Ron Keaton Preparation is important key to making your dreams a reality. Ron will take you through his “Actor’s Toolbox,” which includes monologues, photos, resumes, and how to approach someone in the audition process to present yourself for success. Scene study as well!</li><li></li><li>.11:15 Finding the Right Balance. Creating Your Career in the Arts - Kaitlin Fron</li><li>An honest discussion on how to assess and focus on different paths to a career related to music/theatre, and what it looks like to build the life you want while meeting your needs as a human, especially in today's economy. Explore choosing the right degree versus training independently and other paths to consider. Explore how to manage your career and have life balance for all you need to do and all you wish to become on stage!</li><li></li><li>1:00 Stage Physicality and Scene Study - Felicia Pfluger Learn techniques for acting authentically under imaginary circumstances, emotional preparation, and scene creation. In this workshop, students learn to break down script material to understand implicit and explicit meaning with their scene partner. Exercises focus on getting out of the head and into the heart, moment-to-moment character development, blocking, transitions, motivation, and script analysis.</li><li></li><li>2:15 Dance and Movement - Elise Wallin</li><li><ul><li>Develop performance confidence in your creative expression with movement and dance that heightens your character’s theatricality, spatial and ensemble awareness, and just have fun!</li><li></li><li>3:15 Water break - Take a little break and do some self-care. We're here to answer any questions you may have.</li><li></li><li>3:30 Stage Combat, Combat Choreography, Realistic Reactions - Tristan Hall and Angela Rak. </li><li>Gearing your fight to elicit comedy, action, or adventure, this session deals with consent with your stage partner, and Stage Combat falls, punches, and slaps. Learn choreography based on the emotion and dramatic and comedic level you wish to transport your audience with</li><li></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>4:30 AUDITIONS For those interested. Want to be in the LATTE Performance Company? Stick around and read with other cast members in a low-key, no-stress atmosphere for our fall show. Join us for a relaxed, laid-back talk about the program and how you can grow with us on stage. Both inexperienced and experienced actors are welcome to apply. Call 708-655-0989</li><li>Sign up is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lattetheater.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.lattetheater.com.</a></li></ul></li></ul>
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Fall Acting Workshop Intensive

Fall Acting Workshop IntensiveLATTE’s Acting Training Intensive offers young adult creatives, ages 14 – 28, a chance to be...

Grace United Methodist Church

International Champion Vocal Spectrum and Midwest Harmony
Champion Stiletto Will Join Join Chorus of DuPage
An A Capella, 4-Part Harmony Music Production for All Ages

Fans of high-energy a Capella vocal music will be treated to some of the most talented groups in the Midwest on September 12 as the Chorus of DuPage (COD) hosts "Melodies and Memories” -- a show designed to celebrate classic and contemporary tunes and showcase award-winning barbershop groups for Chicago-area audiences. 
At 3 pm at Naperville's Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, several award-winning vocal groups will perform with the popular 30-voice Chorus of DuPage, including Vocal Spectrum -- former Barbershop Harmony Society international quartet champion. Also appearing on the show will be Stiletto Quartet -- the Sing United Midwest Harmony 2026 Quartet Champions, as well as two popular Chicago area quartets, the Upside Downers and Stratosphere.
 "We hope to delight area music lovers with a program that features a diverse mix of top talent, and a musical program theme that showcases music we all know and love," said John Morrison, COD chorus manager. The Naperville-based COD chorus, with members from throughout the Chicago area, will perform hits such as Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,
Yesterday, Daydream, and You’re Nobody ‘til Somebody Loves You
– and other favorites, performed in classic 4-part barbershop harmony style.
 The guest quartets will perform separately, and join the host chorus in a mass chorus number to conclude the show. 
 Tickets are available online or by phone at $20
for adults and $15 for students. Children under 5 are free, if accompanied by an adult. There is ample free parking at the church. 
Visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.chorusofdupage.com/Fallshow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">chorusofdupage.com/Fallshow</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.chorusofdupage.com/fallshow2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>to purchase tickets online or call the ticket hotline at 331.444.2740. 
 Tickets are first come, first served, so early purchase is suggested. If tickets are still available, they will be sold at the door.

Local Event: "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville 

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"Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring...

International Champion Vocal Spectrum and Midwest Harmony
Champion Stiletto Will Join Join Chorus of DuPage
An A Capella,...

"Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville 

Noon Whistle Brewing

Join us Sunday, September 13 from 12pm to 5pm at Noon Whistle Brewing, 1748 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540, for the Hot Ghoul Summer Market.
Wander through a carefully curated indoor and outdoor space filled with hauntingly beautiful artwork, handcrafted jewelry, sculptural oddities, dark decor, stickers, books, and real insect taxidermy. No live spiders this year, yet!
Sip cold beer. Embrace the unusual. Support local artists.
Current Artist List: 4ever Linked permanent Jewelry Adorable Oracle Art of Alex Kujawa Avijo Design Bea-Hooked Cin's Crafty Creations Daisy.Brand.Arts LTD DK Custom Woodwork Co. EZ Angel Creations Forests nook FrankenWerks Studios Geekbit Creations Ghost Owl Studio Good Spirits Vintage I Just Wet My Plants Jen Watson Art Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Author and Artist Memento Moira Michelle Anne Art MoozToonz My Dark Victoria Nerdy Kitten LLC Primtentions Robin Monique Rios Art Roczilla Records Rogue Relics Safe Sam's Scary Terri's Crafts Secondhand Nightmares Sew-Kerry Embroidered Creations Snowingstars Stormy's Happy Place Ten Cups Tarot The art of Joel Robinson The Crooked Workbench The Raven's House Thorns &amp; Decay Tuxedo Man Adventures, LLC Wicked Art LLC Wicked Fun Crafts +More to be added
Free to attend. Rain or shine. All indoors and very likely outdoors too! More details to be advised!
Full details: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2007795726529216/?active_tab=discussion" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/2007795726529216/?active_tab=discussion</a> Main website: <a href="https://www.streetzartzalliance.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">streetzartzalliance.com/</a> Artists: WE WANT YOU! Link to application: <a href="https://forms.gle/yYCPFPpKv8Y2hYJ6A" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">forms.gle/yYCPFPpKv8Y2hYJ6A</a>
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Hot Ghoul Summer Market

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