Arts and entertainment calendar for Feb. 14

Updated: May 6, 2013 12:46PM

STAGE

“Another Bone”

Presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and 2 p.m. Feb. 17 in Triton College’s Cox Auditorium, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. $10; $8 seniors. Visit www.triton.edu/entertainment.

“Empanada For a Dream”

Through March 16 at 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St., Berwyn. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays. $18. Visit www.16thstreettheater.org or call (708) 795-6704.

“Jeeves Takes a Bow”

Presented through March 3 by First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Performances at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $30-$37; $26-$32 for seniors and students. Call (630) 986-8067 or visit www.firstfolio.org.

“Rabbit Hole”

Presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23 and 3 p.m. Feb. 24 in Dominican University’s Martin Recital Hall, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. $15. Call (708) 488-5000 or visit www.dom.edu/pac.

“The Savannah Disputation”

Presented in a readers theatre format by the Free Readers Ensemble at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. Free admission. Visit www.freereaders.com.

“Seascape”

Presented by Oak Park Festival Theatre March 14-April 21 at the Madison Street Studio Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Curtain at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays. $25; $20 seniors; $15 students. Call (708) 445-4440 or visit www. oakparkfestival.com.

“Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks”

Through Feb. 23 at Open Door Repertory Theater, 902 S. Ridgeland, Oak Park. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; added performance at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16; no performance Feb. 17. $25; $22 seniors; $15 students. Call (708) 342-0810 or visit www.opendoorrep.org.

“Sunset Boulevard”

Through March 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8:30 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 seniors. Lunch and dinner theater packages available for $49.75-$68. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

CLASSICAL

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

“Great Love Stories,” 3 p.m. March 3 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. WFMT program host Carl Grapentine will narrate the program, which features dancers from the Elmhurst Dance Theater. $29; $27 seniors; $7 students. Free concert preview with Ted Hatmaker at 1:45 p.m. Call (630) 941-0202 or visit www.elmhurstsymphony.org.

The Orion Ensemble

Presenting “A Voice from Heaven,” featuring soprano Patrice Michaels, 7:30 p.m. March 13 at the PianoForte Salon in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students; admission is free for children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

“Celebration of Music”

Featuring the St. John Choristers, Adult Choir, Walther Academy Choir, Bell Choir and Praise Team, 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park. Free. Call (708) 345-8252.

Chicago Choral Artists

Presenting “ Eros,” a concert of Renaissance madrigals to jazzy love songs in celebration of Valentine’s Day, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph, Oak Park. $20; $15 seniors; $10 students. Visit www.chicagochoralartists.org or call (708) 848-1762.

FitzGerald’s

6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. Feb. 14, 8 p.m.: Exposure with The Tonellis, Water Music Network and The Get (rock). $5. Feb. 14, 8:30 p.m.: Axes of Evil with Chris Neville, David Blamires and Jon Paul (rock). Free. Feb. 15, 9 p.m.: Tributosaurus becomes The Band (rock/tribute). $20. Feb. 16, noon: Tributosaurus Kids Show, featuring selections from The Beatles’ “Red Album.” $15; $8 ages 12 and under; free ages 3 and under. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.: Bill Kavanagh’s 60th! Annual Birthday Party and Jam (rock). Free. Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.: Limited Edition Big Band plus Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Everybody Says Yes (pop). $10. Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.: Prohibition Orchestra of Chicago (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 20, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with Jarod Bufe Quartet (jazz). $5. Feb. 21, 8 p.m.: Country Night in Berwyn with The Black Willoughbys, Jeremy David Miller with the Louvin Lovers, Decoy Prayer Meeting, $5. Feb. 22, 9 p.m.: An Evening with the Freddy Jones Band (rock). $20 in advance; $22 at the door. Feb. 23, 9 p.m.: Tab Benoit (blues/rock). $20. Feb. 24, 1 p.m.: After Brunch Bash with The Teflons and Sunnyside Up (bluegrass/country). $12, $4 ages 12 and under. Feb. 24, 6 p.m.: John Burnett Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 27, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with BakerzMillion (jazz). $5. Feb. 28, 9 p.m.: Expo ‘76 (rock). Free. March 1, 9 p.m.: Bumpus, Great Divide, The Crane Wives (rock). $10. March 8, 9 p.m.: Elaine Stepter & the Jackson Street Band with guests The Great I Am, Fel Davis, comedian Dirty Red and DJ Mello (R&B). $20. March 9, 9 p.m.: Kids These Days (R&B). $15. March 13, 8 p.m.: Wishbone Ash (rock). $25. May 3, 9 p.m.: Southern Culture on the Skids (rock). $18 in advance, $20 at the door. May 18, 9 p.m.: Chuck Prophet (rock). $15 in advance; $18 at the door.

The Michael Teolis Singers

The Oak Park based choral ensemble will present a concert in honor of President’s Day at 1 p.m. Feb. 18 at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. $10. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. may be purchased for $17 (reservations required) by calling (708) 386-2729.

The New Budapest Orpheum Society

The Chicago-based ensemble will perform Jewish cabaret music and political songs from the turn of the century to the present at 8 p.m. March 9 at West Suburban Temple Har Zion, 1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest. The program of songs sung in German, Yiddish, Hebrew and English will include pieces composed for the golden age of German-Jewish and Yiddish film during the 1920s and 1930s. $35. Call (708) 366-9000 or e-mail office@wsthz.org.

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 386-4040. Events are free and all ages are invited. Feb. 25, 7 p.m.: Jazz pianist Jeremy Kahn’s “American Masters Concert.”

Oak Park Public Library

Main Library, 834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. Feb. 25, 7 p.m.: Concert by folk singer-songwriter Ben Bedford.

Unity Temple Concert Series

Held at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park, at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets: $17-$33; proceeds benefit the restoration and upkeep of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright structure. (708) 445-8955. www.utconcerts.com. Feb. 23: Sones de Mexico Ensemble (Mexican folk musicians and dancers).

ART GALLERIES

Dominican University

O’Connor Art Gallery, fourth floor of Lewis Hall, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Through Feb. 27: “Urban Insights,” a visual examination of social justice through works by Jesse Howard and Jason Reblando.

Gallery Pink

149 Harrison St., Oak Park. (708) 648-3131. www.gallerypink-elkinsstudio.com. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. Through March 30: “Possibilities,” paintings by Janice Elkins, ceramic sculpture by Gina Lee Robbins, and works by outsider artist Howard McClain.

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 386-4040. www.oakparkarms.com. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Through March 15: Quilted wall hangings by Veronica Hallissey, an artist and author.

Oak Park Art League

720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-9853. www.opal-art.com. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Through March 5: “Body Language,” an exhibit of artwork with the human figure as the subject.

Oak Park Conservatory

615 Garfield St., Oak Park. (708) 386-4700. www.oakparkconservatory.org. Through Feb. 27: “The Beauty of Nature,” watercolors by Susan Becker, and art glass by Oak Park artist Jim Katovich.

Triton College Art Gallery

Located in the Fine Arts Building (J-Building), 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Call (708) 456-0300, ext. 3589, or visit www.triton.edu/entertainment. Feb. 25-April 19: “My Home is My Brain,” paintings and drawings by Gabriel Villa. Reception from 6-9 p.m. March 1.

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Open auditions

Auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 19-21 at Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Prepare two contrasting monologues (one contemporary and one classical), 16 to 32 bars of any song to sing a cappella, a photo/headshot and resume. For an audition appointment, e-mail Amy Fenton, afenton1@triton.edu.

Concerto competition

The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest’s eighth annual Concerto Competition takes place March 16, and is open to all instrumental musicians who have not completed their high school senior year as of the time of the competition and whose primary residence is within 10 miles of Oak Park. The winner will receive $500 and will perform with the Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest at its May 13 concert. Application deadline is March 1. Call (708) 218-2648 or visit www.symphonyoprf.com.

BENEFITS

“Wine, Chocolate and Architecture”

Unity Temple Restoration Foundation presents wine and chocolate tastings, along with a tour of Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14. $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Proceeds benefit the restoration of Unity Temple. Call (708) 383-8873 or visit www.utrf.org.

Oak Park Festival Theatre

Champagne brunch benefit, at noon March 3 The Carleton Hotel, 1110 Pleasant St., Oak Park, featuring scenes from upcoming productions, raffle and silent auction. $55. Register at www.oakparkfestival.com.

Trustee Benefit Concert and Gala

Broadway singer Audra McDonald will perform at 5 p.m. March 9 in Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium, 7900 Division St., River Forest. Concert tickets start at $25. Tickets to the gala, including the concert, cocktail reception and dinner, are $350. Proceeds benefit student scholarships at Dominican University. Call (708) 488-5000 or visit www.dom.edu/pac.

BOOKS & POETRY

Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore

7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243. www.centuriesandsleuths.com. Feb. 16, 2 p.m.: Mystery Discussion Group discusses Chinatown Beat by Henry Change. Feb. 24, 2 p.m.: Clio’s Chroniclers History Discussion Group discusses The Enemy at the Gate: Habsburgs, Ottomans and the Battle for Europe by Andrew Wheatcroft. March 9, 11 a.m.: Sisters in Crime meeting with guest speaker Hank Phillipi Ryan, Boston investigative reporter and author. March 9, 2 p.m.: G.K. Chesterton Society of Chicago discusses Edmund Campion: Jesuit & Martyr by Evelyn Waugh. March 24, 2 p.m.: Clio’s Chroniclers History Discussion Group discusses Agent Zig Zag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love and Betrayal by Ben Macintyre. March 16, 2 p.m.: Mystery Discussion Group discusses Involuntary Witness by Gianrico Carofiglio. April 10, noon: William Ken Krueger discusses and signs Ordinary Grace. April 13, 2 p.m.: G.K. Chesterton Society of Chicago discusses The Ball & the Cross. April 20, 2 p.m.: Mystery Discussion Group discusses Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup. April 28, 2 p.m.: Clio’s Chroniclers History Discussion Group discusses The War Lovers: Roosevelt, Lodge, Hearst and the Rush to Empire, 1898 by Evan Thomas.

Oak Park Public Library

Main Library, 834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. Feb. 20, 1 p.m.: Discussion of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.

Oak Park Public Library

Dole Branch, 255 Augusta, Oak Park. (708) 386-9032. Feb. 24, 2 p.m.: Inspiration: Living Life Mindfully book group discusses Happiness: Essential Mindfulness Practices by Thich Nhat Hanh.

Third Saturday Coffeehouse

Held at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park. (708) 660-9376. Open mic sign-up at 7:30 p.m.; open mic at 8 p.m.; featured performance at 9 p.m. Donation: $3-$5. Open mic is limited to five minutes. Feb. 16: Featured poet Mike Puican, a member of the 1996 Chicago Slam Team and currently board president of the Guild Literary Complex in Chicago.

CHILD’S PLAY

KidsFest

Featuring activities, refreshments and a raffle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 3 at the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., Oak Park. Free. Visit www.oakparkconservatory.org.

“Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs”

Presented by Chicago Kids Company Theatre for Children through Feb. 27 at the Stahl Family Theater, located inside St. Patrick’s High School, 5900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $12. Call (773) 205-9600 or visit www.chicagokidscompany.com.

DANCE

The Joffrey Ballet

Presenting “American Legends,” a mixed repertory program of four ballets by master choreographers Jerome Robbins, Gerald Arpino, Twyla Tharp and Stanton Welch, through Feb. 24 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $31-$152. For tickets, call (800) 982-2787 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. For information, visit www.joffrey.org.

Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-2729. ww.19thcenturycharity.org. Feb. 18, 7 p.m.: English Country Dancing. All dances are taught, no partner needed. $10; $5 for youth and seniors.

Stepper’s Set

The Black Heritage Council will host its seventh annual Stepper’s Set, 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 23 in Triton College’s Student Center Cafeteria, located in the B-Building, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. The Chicago-style dance event will include a soul food buffet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Call (708) 456-0300, ext. 3322.

Willowbrook Ballroom

8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. Feb. 15, 8 p.m.: Good Time Charley singles dance, $7 before 8:15 p.m.; $9 after. Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Swing dance with music by the Flat Cats Band, $12, $10 students. Feb. 17: Dancing to music by the Teddy Lee Orchestra, 2-5 p.m., $14.

Winifred Haun & Dancers

Presenting a Winter Open Rehearsal at 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at Intuit Dance, 237 Harrison Ave., Oak Park, featuring three works-in-progress. $6 includes drinks and snacks. Visit www.WinifredHaun.org.

Young at Heart

Ballroom dancing for all ages at 8 p.m. Fridays at the American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. $10; $8 members. Call (773) 961-7525 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/youngatheartclub.htm.

FILM

Lake Theater

1022 Lake St., Oak Park. www.classiccinemas.com. Feb. 21 and 27, 7 p.m., and Feb. 24, noon: Screening of the BBC Films wildlife documentary “One Life.”

Oak Park Public Library

834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. Feb. 16, 9 a.m.: Fifth annual Oscarathon, a screening of four of the newly Oscar-nominated films. America’s Music film series — Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m.: “De-Lovely,” with Kevin Kline as composer Cole Porter. Feb. 19, 7 p.m.: “Broadway: The American Musical, Episode 2: Syncopated City (1919-1933).” Feb. 25, 1:30 p.m.: “La Bamba,” with Lou Diamond Phillips as singer Richie Valens. Feb. 26, 7 p.m.: “Ken Burns’ Jazz: Episode 6: The Velocity of Celebration.”

LECTURES

Butler Lecture

Dominican University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science will host Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book illustrator Ed Young at its inaugural Butler Lecture at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Bluhm Lecture Hall, Parmer Hall Room 108, on Dominican’s main campus, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. The lecture will be followed by a reception and book signing from 7-8 p.m. Free, but reservations required. Call (708) 524-6844.

Open Door Theater

902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park. (708) 342-0810. www.opendoorrep.org. Feb. 19, 2 p.m.: Theatre historian Charles Troy presents “From Russia to Berlin Part 2: “Easter Parade,” a multimedia show on the music of Irving Berlin. $10.

Unity Temple Restoration Foundation

break :: the :: box lecture series explores creative nonconformity across architecture, art and culture, in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park. For tickets, call (708) 383-8873 or visit www.utrf.org. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.: David Patterson: The Music of William Carey Wright, featuring words and music of Frank Lloyd Wright’s father, William Carey Wright, a musician and composer. $15-$18. March 11, 7 p.m.: Wiel Arets :: A Wonderful World, featuring Dutch architect Wiel Arets. $12-$15. April 18, 7 p.m.: Roman Mars :: 99% Invisible: Telling Stories about the Built World. With his “tiny radio show about architecture and design,” Mars calls attention to the hidden elements and activities that shape our world. $12-$15.

Wright Around Chicago

A year-long series exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s local influences, hosted by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust and taking place at 6:30 p.m. in the Veterans Room of Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park. Free; registration required at www.gowright.org. March 6: “From Country Hamlet to Urban Village: The Transformation of Oak Park in the Wright Years and Beyond,” presented by Frank Lipo, executive director of the Oak Park Historical Society. April 3: “J.L. Silsbee and the Making of an Artful Residence,” presented by architect Christopher Payne.

ORGANIZATIONS

Oak Park Photography Club

Meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park. All skill levels welcome.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Oak Park Public Library

834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. Feb. 16, 10 a.m.: Book publishing workshop with author Robin Sheerer.

ET CETERA

Antique American Glass Sale

Held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 10 at the Concord Plaza Midwest Conference Center, 401 W. Lake St., Northlake. Offerings include Depression era glass, handmade glass, pottery and related items. $8 admission. Visit www.20-30-40society.org or call (630) 851-4504.

Cernan Earth and Space Center

At Triton College, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. (708) 583-3100. www.triton.edu/cernan. Through Feb. 24: Earth & Sky Shows, 7:30 p.m., and laser shows, 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; children’s show, 2 p.m. Sundays; and Sunday Sampler, 3 p.m. Sundays. On Feb. 23, the 7:30 p.m. Saturday show will be replaced by the Monthly Skywatch. $8-$10; $4-$5 for children and senior citizens.

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 386-4040. Events are free and all ages are invited. Feb. 17, 2 p.m.: Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear, a radio reenactment group, will present “The New York Strip.”

Voice Box

Storytelling and DJ event held at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Each storyteller is invited to share a five-minute story inspired by the monthly tune. March 5: “Oh Danny Boy.” April 9: “When Fools Rush In.” May 7: “Mama Told Me Not To Come.” June 4: “My Father’s House.” July 2: “Coming To America.” Admission $8. Visit http://maureenmuldoon.wix.com/voice-box.

MUSEUMS

Hemingway Birthplace Home and Museum

200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. www.ehfop.org. Tea for Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays, through March 26, featuring tours of the historic home where Hemingway was born, along with complimentary tea. Free admission.

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