Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 15

Updated: December 16, 2012 6:38AM

HOLIDAY

Christmas at the Mill Artisans Boutique

Nov. 16-18 at Graue Mill & Museum, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook. Friday, 6-9 p.m., is a wine-and-cheese benefit preview, $8. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with free admission. Call (630) 655-2090 or visit www.grauemill.org.

“Stories Behind Our Most-Loved Christmas Carols”

Flagg Creek Heritage Society will present author Rochelle Pennington in a holiday program at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Pleasant Dale Park Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Free. For information, call (708)-839-9616.

Victorian Christmas Open House

Hosted by the Flagg Creek Heritage Society from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Robert Vial House, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, featuring a traditional live Christmas tree, holiday treats, music, free photos and more. For information, call (708)-839-9616.

“The Nutcracker”

Midwest Ballet Theatre performs Tchaikovsky’s classic at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $14-$16. Visit www.midwestballet.org or call (630) 971-9751.

“The Nutcracker”

Performed by Salt Creek Ballet at 1 p.m. Nov. 24-25 at the Hinsdale Central Auditorium, 5500 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Tickets for Saturday are $31; $26 seniors and children; $15 balcony. Tickets for Sunday, $31-$37, include the Sugar Plum Party. Call (630) 769-1199 or visit www.saltcreekballet.org.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Akoo Theatre at Rosemont, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $37.95-$100. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.

“A Christmas Carol”

Presented Nov. 23-Dec. 22 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Performances are at 10 a.m., with certain performances at noon and 1 p.m. (call the box office for details). Performances every day except Nov. 25-27 and December 2, 3, 9, 10, 13 and 16. Tickets are $12. Breakfast with Santa available at 11:30 a.m Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, with the performance at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Breakfast buffet package is $25; $22 for children 12 and under. Dinner with Santa available at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19, with the performance at 7:30 p.m. Dinner buffet package is $35; $27 for children 12 and under. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

“A Christmas Carol”

Presented by College of DuPage, Nov. 23-Dec. 2 in the Building K Theater, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $10; $9 seniors and students. Call (630) 942-4000 or visit www.atthemac.org.

“A Christmas Carol”

Presented by Theatreworks USA at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $10; $5 children. For an additional $4 per ticket, patrons may add an ice cream reception, 1:30-2:30 p.m. the day of the performance. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”

Presented by Organic Theater Company at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at North Central College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. $30; $20 students and seniors. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

The Winter Wonderettes

The holiday musical will be performed through Dec. 30 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $32-$42; dinner show packages available from $52. Call (630) 584-6342 or visit www.foxvalleyrep.org.

Handel’s “Messiah”

Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra perform the Christmas classic at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. $25; $23 seniors; $10 students. Visit www.elmhurstchoralunion.org or call (800) 838-3006.

“Time for Joy”

Featuring sacred and secular Christmas songs performed by the Tower Chorale, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs. $18; $15 seniors and students; free for children 10 and under. Visit www.towerchorale.org or call (708) 505-9570.

“Christmas Celebration”

Presented by Chicago Children’s Choir at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. $12-$35. Visit www.musicatbethel.com or call (630) 279-4040.

“Escape to ... A Midnight Clear”

Presented by Acappellago, an a cappella chamber choir, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $17; $15 students and seniors. Tours of the mansion offered at 6:30 p.m., $5 per person. Visit www.acappellago.org or call (708) 484-3797, ext. 2.

Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas

7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Akoo Theatre at Rosemont, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $40-$92.30. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.

Happy Holidays ... Broadway Style

Cast members from Paramount’s Broadway Series shows sing a mix of Broadway hits and holiday favorites at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $25. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit www.paramountaurora.com.

“Holiday Delights”

Presented by a cappella choral ensemble Bella Voce at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at St. Procopius Abbey, 5601 College Road, Lisle. $30-$38; $15 students. Visit http://bellavoce.tix.com or call (877) 755-6277.

“A Christmas Celebration — The Symphony Tour”

Presented by Celtic Woman at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $80, $85, $95. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

“Christmas Triptychs”

Performed by the William Ferris Chorale at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., La Grange. $20-$25; $15-$20 students and seniors. Call (773) 508-2940 or visit www.williamferrischorale.org.

“Navidad en México”

Chicago a cappella performs Mexican Christmas music, including Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces and traditional Christmas songs, at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $28-$35; $22 seniors; $12 students; additional $2 each for tickets purchased at the door. Call (773) 281-7820 or visit www.chicagoacappella.org.

“Tis The Season”

The Lakeside Singers perform songs of the season in classical and pop styles, along with an audience sing-along, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $30; $20 seniors and students; $10 children under 12. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu.

A Ralph Covert Holiday

With the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 16 in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $10; $8 children under 12. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit http://tickets.noctrl.edu.

“His Way for the Holidays”

Ron Hawking sings holiday music of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $50; lunch and dinner packages available from $65-$70. For reservations, call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

“Christmas Time’s a Comin’”

The Oak Ridge Boys celebrate the holiday season at 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $45, $50, $60. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Breakfast with Santa

Held 9-11 a.m. Dec. 15 at Meadowbrook Manor, 339 S. 9th Ave., La Grange. Free, but reservations required. Call (708) 354-4660.

The Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue

Presented at 8 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 7-21, at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $42. New Year’s Eve performance at 9 p.m. Dec. 31, $50. Call (630) 584-6342 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

The Second City’s Dysfunctional Holiday Revue

Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 5 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 13-23, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Rated R for adult language and themes. $35. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit www.paramountaurora.com.

“It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Show”

Dec. 14-16 at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. $10. Visit www.wheatondrama.org or call (630) 260-1820.

The Arcada Theatre

105 E. Main Street, St. Charles. (630) 962-7000. www.oshows.com. Dec. 2, 6 p.m.: Trans Infinity Orchestra performs classic holiday favorites of Trans Siberian Orchestra. $19-$59. Dec. 8, 8 p.m.: Gary Hoey — Ho Ho Hoey’s Rockin’ Holiday Show. $19-$49. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Diamonds Christmas Show. $29-$59. Dec. 15, 8 p.m.: Clay Aiken Christmas Special. $39-$95.

STAGE

“Annie”

Nov. 21-Dec. 30 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets: $34.90-$46.90. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit www.paramountaurora.com.

“The Borrowers”

Presented by the High School Repertory Company of the Children’s Theatre of Western Springs through Nov. 18 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $12; $6 for ages 18 and younger. Reservations are recommended. Call (708) 246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.

“Singin’ in the Rain”

Through Jan. 13 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The performance schedule is 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35-$46, with discounts available for students and senior citizens. Lunch and dinner theater packages available for $49.75-$68. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

16th Street Theatre

Presenting Sneak Peek Season Preview, 5 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th St., Berwyn. Featuring wine, hors d’oeuvres, and excerpts from each play in Season Six 2013: The American Dream. Free admission. Reservations required; call (708) 795-6704, ext. 107. For information, visit www.16thstreettheater.org.

“The Sound of Music”

Through Dec. 9 at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets at www.wheatondrama.org or call (630) 260-1820.

“Steel Magnolias”

Presented by Grove Players at 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. $10-$15. Call (630) 415-3682 or visit www.groveplayers.org.

CLASSICAL

DuPage Symphony Orchestra

“British Masters,” 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, featuring works by William Walton, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar. $30; $26 seniors; $12 students. Visit www.dupagesymphony.org.

The Orion Ensemble

“A Night at the Opera,” 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva. The program includes works by Carl Maria von Weber, Franz Liszt and Giuseppe Verdi. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students; free for children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

Willie Pickens Trio

Performing at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $20-$25; $10 seniors and students. Visit www.pianofortefoundation.org.

“VTG Showstoppers! 50 Years of Musical Memories”

The Village Theatre Guild celebrates its 50th season with a cabaret of show tunes at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at Park Boulevard and Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. $25 includes wine and cheese reception before and after the performances. Call (630) 469-5414 or visit www.villagetheatreguild.org.

Annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving Concert

Featuring national champion guitarist and harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson, with special guest Howard Levy, 8 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Downers Grove High School auditorium, 4436 N. Main St. $23 in advance, $25 at the door; $15/$17 for seniors and students. Visit www.murielanderson.com.

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com. Nov. 17, 8 p.m.: Australian Pink Floyd. Dec. 7, 8 p.m.: Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy. $57.45-$180.45. Dec. 8, 8 p.m.: Johnny Mathis. $77.95-$108.70. Dec. 9, 7 p.m.: Multi-platinum rock bands Daughtry and 3 Doors Down, with P.O.D. $40, $50, $60.

Allstate Arena

6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. Nov. 29-30, 7:30 p.m.: The Who: Quadrophenia and More. $39.50, $59.50, $80.50, $129.50. Dec. 8, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.: Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents “The Lost Christmas Eve.” $30, $39, $49, $59, $69. April 6: Maroon 5 with special guests Neon Trees and Owl City.

The Arcada Theatre

105 E. Main Street, St. Charles. (630) 962-7000. www.oshows.com. Nov. 17, 8 p.m., and Nov. 18, 7 p.m.: UFO. $39-$79. Nov. 23, 8 p.m.: Bret Michaels. $49-$89. Dec. 1, 8 p.m.: Eddie Money, Edgar Winter and John Cafferty. $49-$89. Dec. 7, 8 p.m.: Air Supply. $39-$79.

FitzGerald’s

6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. Nov. 16, 9 p.m.: Bono Brothers, Paige & the Reverent Few, The Virginia Gentlemen (rock). $10. Nov. 17, 9 p.m.: Ronnie Baker Brooks with special guest Big Head Todd (blues). $20. Nov. 18, 6 p.m.: Pete Ellman Big Band. $10; $5 ages 17 and under. Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m.: Tributosaurus becomes The Who (Vol. 2). $20. Nov. 23, 9 p.m.: The Bad Examples, Matt Pingel CD release (rock). $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Nov. 24, 9 p.m.: Mr. Blotto (rock). $10. Nov. 25, 6 p.m.: John Burnett Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 ages 17 and under. Nov. 29, 8 p.m.: Country Night in Berwyn with Lisa DeRosia & Lush Budgett, Crazee Heart, Slim Pickins Band, $5. Nov. 30, 9 p.m.: Terry White CD release show with Cannonball and Elisa Grace (rock). $10. Nov. 30, 9:30 p.m.: The Black Lillies in the SideBar (roots/Americana). $10. Dec. 1, 9 p.m.: The Congregation, Go Long Mule, The Crane Wives (rock). $10. Dec. 6, 8 p.m.: Ron & Naomi’s third annual Christmas Special, $10. Dec. 7, 8 p.m.: Chris and Heather present “The Last Country Calendar Show”(roots/country). $20. Dec. 8, 8 p.m.: Mundy with Jess Klein in the SideBar (Irish folk rock). $15. Dec. 8, 9 p.m.: This Must Be The Band (Talking Heads tribute). $12. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Funkadesi’s 16th anniversary concert (world music). $20; $10 ages 12 and under. Dec. 15, 9 p.m.: Brave Combo Holiday Dance Party (rock/zydeco). $15. Dec. 21, 9 p.m.: NRBQ (rock). $20. Dec. 29, 8 p.m.: Robbie Fulks Raps Up 2012 (roots/rock). $15. Jan. 13, 8 p.m.: John Fullbright in the SideBar (folk rock). $15. Jan. 25, 9 p.m.: Marcia Ball (blues). $20.

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. Dec. 31, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.: Under the Streetlamp, featuring former “Jersey Boys” cast members singing doo-wop, Motown and oldies. The 10 p.m. show includes champagne toast and countdown. $55-$65.

“Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project”

Mary Wilson of The Supremes stars in a multi-media Lena Horne tribute concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $45, $50. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Two Way Street Coffee House

1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. (630) 969-9720. www.twowaystreet.org. Folk/Americana music at 8:15 p.m. Fridays for a $7 cover, unless noted otherwise. Nov. 16: Guitarist and pianist Chris Walz. Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and 15, 2-4 p.m.: Sing-Arounds, $1. Nov. 23: Canadian balladeer Scott Cook. Nov. 24 and Dec. 22, 2-4 p.m.: Bluegrass Jams, $1. Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m.: Muriel Anderson Guitar Workshop, $22 in advance; $25 at the door. Reservations to www.murielanderson.com. Nov. 29 and Dec. 27, 7-9:30 p.m.: Last Thursday Open Mike, for high school and college age students. Free. Nov. 30: Northern Skyline Bluegrass. Dec. 7: Bittersweet Christmas Band. Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m.: Second Tuesday Song Circle, $1. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Open mike. Dec. 21: Two Way Street Christmas Show. Dec. 28: Pete Norman’s Post-Christmas Blues Fest.

Willowbrook Ballroom

8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. Nov. 23, 9 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute band). $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Nov. 24, 8 p.m.: Trans-Infinity Orchestra plays the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. $20-$59.

ART GALLERIES

La Grange Art League Gallery and Studio

122 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange. (708) 352-3101. www.lagrangeartleague.org. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Through Dec. 29: Christmas in La Grange, a fine art and gift boutique, featuring handcrafted items by more than 60 artisans. Nov. 16-18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Dianne Martia’s three-day Oil and Cold Wax Workshop.

Mary Vincent Fine Art Gallery Studio

22 Calendar Ave., La Grange. (708) 354-8338. www.maryvincentgallery.com. Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m., and Nov. 18, 1-4 p.m.: Walter Edelman, an art historian from New York City, presents a trunk show of original oil paintings and graphic works of art. Admission is free; wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Elmhurst Art Museum

150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 834-0202. www.elmhurstartmuseum.org. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays; closed Sundays and Mondays. Admission: $7; $5 for students and senior citizens; free for children under 12 and members. Free admission on Fridays. Through Jan. 5: “No Rules: Contemporary Clay,” focusing on clay-based work of a nonfunctional nature and including recent and new work by an international group of 13 artists. Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m.: Artist Talk with Blake Jamison Williams. Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.: Artist Talk with Nicole Seisler.

North Central College

Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Nov. 16-Jan. 6: “In War,” mixed media artworks by military veterans who are are members of the Warrior Art Group. Reception with artists 6-8 p.m. Nov. 17. Call (630) 637-5375.

“Hear No Evil”

An exhibit by realist painter Larry Holmes, on display through Jan. 10 at North Central College’s Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St., Naperville. For information, contact Nickole C. Lanham at (630) 637-5375 or nclanhammurray@noctrl.edu.

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Acappellago

The adult volunteer a cappella chamber choir performing in the western suburbs will hold auditions by appointment, for tenors and basses, 5-6 p.m. Nov. 18 in Villa Park. Rehearsals for Acappellago’s March 2013 concerts will begin Jan. 6 at Community Congregational Church, Villa Park. To arrange an audition, e-mail music@acappellago.org or call (708) 484-3797, ext. 2. For information, visit www.acappellago.org.

Village Vocal Chords

The women’s a cappella barbershop chorus will hold guest rehearsals 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 27 at St. Thomas United Methodist Church, Glen Ellyn. Any woman who attends the two rehearsals will be eligible to sing with the chorus at its Christmas concert on Dec. 3. For information, visit www.villagevocalchords.com.

BOOKS & POETRY

Anderson’s Bookshop

123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665. www.andersonsbookshop.com. Nov. 20, 7 p.m.: Science fiction writer Cherie Priest reads and signs The Inexplicables.

“Living Literature”

Barbara Rinella explores creative genius, drawing on biographies of Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein, 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. $8. For tickets, call (708) 246-3299.

CHILD’S PLAY

Anderson’s Bookshop

123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665. www.andersonsbookshop.com. Nov. 17, 11 a.m.: Oliver Jeffers signs This Moose Belongs to Me.

Music Institute of Chicago

Hosting a family concert by Chicago Q Ensemble and Music Institute open house, 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Faith United Methodist Church, 432 59th St., Downers Grove. Free; donations of nonperishable food items appreciated. Visit www.musicinst.org/downers-grove-family-concert or call (847) 877-4854.

COMEDY

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. Nov. 17, 7 p.m. and 9:17 p.m.: Chicago Comedy Tour, featuring WGN-TV’s Ana Beleval, Pat Tomasulo and Mike Toomey. $29.

DANCE

Willowbrook Ballroom

8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. Nov. 16 and Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Good Time Charley Singles Dance. Admission $6 before 8:15 p.m.; $8 after 8:15 p.m. Nov. 18, 2-5 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Nov. 20 and 27 and Dec. 4 and 11, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dance, $8. Nov. 21 and 28 and Dec. 5 and 12, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dance, $10. No partner needed. Nov. 25, 2-5 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Steve Anthony Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 2: Rumba lesson, noon-1 p.m., $20. Ballroom dancing to music by The Ron Smolen Orchestra, 1:30-4:30 p.m., $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 7, 7-11 p.m.: “Boppin at the Brook” country and western dance, $8. Dec. 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Weiss Brothers Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes.

FILM

The After Hours Film Society

Screening films at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $9; $5 for members, unless noted otherwise. For information, call (630) 534-4528 or visit www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com. Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m.: “Chicken with Plums.” Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.: “Searching for Sugar Man.”

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. Classic Movie Mondays film series — Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $1. Nov. 19: No show due to Thanksgiving holiday. Nov. 26: “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” Dec. 3: “Gremlins.” Dec. 10: “Ghostbusters.” Dec. 17: “Love Actually.” Dec. 24: “The Polar Express.”

ORGANIZATIONS

Salt Creek Camera Club

Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park. Bill Ruting will discuss winter photography. Call (708) 562-1164.

MUSEUMS

Elmhurst Historical Museum

120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1457. www.elmhursthistory.org. Admission is free. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Through Jan. 6: “Centuries of Progress: American World’s Fairs, 1853-1982.” Nov. 15, 7 p.m.: “It’s History: Saving a Century of Progress.” Todd Zeiger, director of the Northern Regional Office of Indiana Landmarks, presents the history of the “Homes of Tomorrow,” five homes from the 1933 World’s Fair that were transported via barge across Lake Michigan to a permanent location in Indiana.

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1616. www.lizzadromuseum.org. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Mondays. Admission: $4; $3 senior citizens; $2 students and teens; $1 for children ages 7-12; free for children under 7. Free admission on Fridays.Through December: “Florentine Mosaics.” The museum’s 50th anniversary celebration exhibit features contemporary and traditional styles of figural, landscape and floral pieces. Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: “Lapidary Day,” with demonstrations by artists from the West Suburban Lapidary Club including beading, silversmithing, wire wrapping, faceting, hands-on activities and free jewelry cleaning. Free with museum admission. Dec. 1, 1-3 p.m.: “Create a Gem Tree.” Lapidaries Bill and Lois Zima of the DesPlaines Valley Geological Society teach how to create a small tree using gemstones and wire. Ages 9-adult. All materials included. $20 per person. Reservations required.Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.: “Rock & Mineral Identification,” presented by geologist Sara Johnson. Ages 8-adult. All materials included. $5 per person. Reservations required.

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