Arts and entertainment calendar for Nov. 1

Updated: December 2, 2012 6:40AM

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 Nov. 9-18 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $12; $6 for ages 18 and younger. Reservations are recommended. Call (708) 246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.

“The Good Life Cafe”

The one-woman show by Jenna Eisenberg will be presented at 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. $10. Visit www.wheatondrama.org or call (630) 260-1820.

“Kiss Me, Kate”

At 8 p.m. Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. $15; $10 students and seniors. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

“A Little Night Music”

Presented at The Village Theatre Guild, Butterfield Road and Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, through Nov 10. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays. $20. Call (630) 469-8230 or visit www.villagetheatreguild.org.

“Love and Drowning”

16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St., Berwyn, presents the world premiere of Will Dunne’s exploration of near-death experience, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2 and 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Ella and Hank Harding have drowned. Or have they? After a boating accident that left them both clinically dead, the resuscitated couple now find themselves at a strange, remote institute where life isn’t what it used to be. $18 for general admission; $10 for student rush tickets (limited amount available day of show only). Call (708) 795-6704 or visit www.16thstreettheater.org.

“Macbeth”

Performed by GreenMan Theatre Troupe at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2-3 and 2 p.m. Nov. 4 in Asbury Hall at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York, Elmhurst. Tickets: $17; $15 for seniors and students. Visit www.greenmantheatre.com or call (630) 464-2646.

“The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story”

Presented by First Folio Theatre at 8 p.m. Nov. 1-3 and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $26-$37. Call (630) 986-8067 or visit www.firstfolio.org.

“Outward Bound”

Through Nov. 10 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center at Morton College, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $17; $15 seniors. Visit www.jpactheatre.com or call (708) 656-1800.

“Singin’ in the Rain”

Nov. 8-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.

“The Sound of Music”

Nov. 9-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 Nov. 9-18 at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $10-$15. Call (630) 415-3682 or visit www.groveplayers.org.

CLASSICAL

Chicago Sinfonietta

“Día de los Muertos,” 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The program includes works of Mexican and other Latin American composers as well as Spanish composer Manuel de Falla. $40-$50. Visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org.

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.

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

“Heroic Beethoven,” with John Hagstrom, trumpet, and pianist Susie Lee, 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. The program includes Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in g minor and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat (Eroica). $29; $27 seniors; $7 students. Visit www.elmhurstsymphony.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 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.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto

“Vienna 1823” opera concert, with benefit gala immediately following, 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., Downers Grove. The program includes an abridged version of Franz Schubert’s one-act comic opera “Die Verschworenen,” semi-staged with orchestra accompaniment. Tickets in advance are $17, $14 seniors, $5 students; at the door, $19/$16/$7. Visit www.sinfoniettabelcanto.org or call (630) 384-5007.

West Suburban Symphony

Performs selections from Handel’s Messiah at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. $22; $20 seniors; $5 teens; children free. Visit www.westsubsymphony.org or call (630) 887-7464.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

“An Evening with Jazz Vibraphonist Brad Stirtz”

The jazz faculty member performs at 8 p.m. Nov. 2 in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $20; $15 students and seniors. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Theatre of Western Springs

4384 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. (708) 246-3380. www.theatreofwesternsprings.com. Nov. 3, 8 p.m.: Singer/songwriter Lisa McClowry. $40-$45; $35-$40 for TWS subscribers.

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. 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. 2, 8 p.m.: Asia, featuring bassist/vocalist John Wetton, drummer Carl Palmer, keyboardist Geoff Downes and guitarist Steve Howe. $39-$125. Nov. 3, 8 p.m.: The Scintas (Las Vegas variety show). $29-$59. Nov. 9-10, 8 p.m.: Bronx Wanderers Sock Hop. $29-$49. Nov. 17, 8 p.m., and Nov. 18, 7 p.m.: UFO. $39-$79.

FitzGerald’s

6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. Nov. 2, 9 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute). $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Nov. 3, 9 p.m.: The Del Moroccos plus Bellfuries (rockabilly). $12. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Community Big Band, an 18-piece big band, plays in a fundraising event for the Bill May Jazz Education Fund. $10; $5 for 17 and under. Nov. 8, 8 p.m.: David Olney with guitarist Sergio Webb in the SideBar (roots rock). $15. Nov. 9, 9 p.m.: Derek Nelson & the Musicians, plus the Howling Brothers (folk/bluegrass). $10. Nov. 10, 9 p.m.: The Red Elvises (rock). $15. Nov. 14, 8 p.m.: Chicago Singer Spotlight, $8. Nov. 15, 8:30 p.m.: Kevin Gordon Band (rock). $15. Nov. 15, 9 p.m.: Expo ’76 in the SideBar (rock). No cover. Nov. 16, 9 p.m.: Bono Brothers (rock). Nov. 17, 9 p.m.: Ronnie Baker Brooks with special guest Big Head Todd (blues). $20. Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m.: Tributosaurus becomes The Who (Vol. 2). $20. Nov. 23, 9 p.m.: The Bad Examples (rock). $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Nov. 24, 9 p.m.: Mr. Blotto (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. 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. Jan. 25, 9 p.m.: Marcia Ball (blues). $20.

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. Nov. 3, 8 p.m.: Indigo Girls, with guests The Shadowboxers. $45, $55. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.: Olivia Newton-John. $50, $65, $75. 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. 2: Ruth and Max Bloomquist. Nov. 3 and 17, Dec. 1 and 15, 2-4 p.m.: Sing-Arounds, $1. Nov. 9: Minnesota singer-songwriter Dennis Warner. Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m.: Second Tuesday Song Circle, $1. Nov. 16: Guitarist and pianist Chris Walz. 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. 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. Nov. 8-11, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Sarah Rehmer’s four-day R&F Encaustic Workshop. Nov. 9-Dec. 29: Christmas in La Grange, a fine art and gift boutique, featuring handcrafted items by more than 60 artisans. Preview party will be held 6-9 p.m. Nov. 9. Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.-noon: More Chicks Painting host Holiday Painting Workshop. Visit www.morechickspainting.com. 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. 2, 6:30 p.m.: Artist Teri Frame will perform live at the museum. In “Medusa: A Performance,” Frame uses raw clay and clay masks to dramatically alter her appearance, exploring notions of beauty over time. Frame will be accompanied by cellist Sascha Groschang and violinist Laurel Morgan of The Wires. The performance is free, but reservations are recommended. 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. Through Nov. 11: “Immortality 10,000 Years,” narrative artwork by Lee Benson. Artist’s reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9. 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.

Oak Brook Art League

Sponsoring a special event, “Mastering the Portrait: A Portrait Painting Demonstration,” at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Oak Brook Library. Portrait painter Michael McNicholas will demonstrate his craft working from either a photo reference or a live sitter. Visit www.michaelcreativeart.com.

BOOKS & POETRY

Anderson’s Bookshop

123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665. www.andersonsbookshop.com. Nov. 2, 7 p.m.: Jennifer Chiaverini discusses and signs The Giving Quilt. Nov. 7, 7 p.m.: Reading and book signings with young adult authors Janet Gurtler (Who I Kissed), Miranda Kenneally (Stealing Parker) and Lisa and Laura Roecker (The Lies That Bind). Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: R.L. Stine signs the horror novel Red Rain.

CHILD’S PLAY

Anderson’s Bookshop

123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665. www.andersonsbookshop.com. Nov. 7, 7 p.m.: John Flannigan signs The Hunters, the third book of his The Brotherband Chronicles series for middle readers. Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: J. Patrick Lewis and Matt Cordell read and sign If You Were a Chocolate Mustache.

“The Velveteen Rabbit”

Theatreworks USA presents the family-friendly musical at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 10 in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $10; $5 children. For an additional $4 per ticket, patrons may add an ice cream reception, taking place from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the day of the performance. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Clarendon Hills Public Library

7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. (630) 323-8188. www.clarendonhillslibrary.org. Nov. 13, 7 p.m.: “Shoot Like a Pro: Photography Workshop,” taught by photojournalist John Dziekan.

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. 4: Waltz lessons, 12:30-1:30 p.m., $20. Ballroom dancing to music by The Weiss Brothers Orchestra, 2-5 p.m., $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dance, $8. Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dance, $10. No partner needed. Nov. 11, 2-5 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Steve Cooper Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Nov. 16, 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. 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.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Lemont Artists’ Guild

Presenting its 18th annual Love of Art Juried Fine Art and Fine Craft Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Lemont Park District’s CORE Fitness and Aquatic Complex, 16028 W. 127th St., Lemont. Free admission and parking. Visit www.lemontartistsguid.org.

“Beads, Bangles & Baubles”

Jewelry and accessories show, featuring offerings by local artisans, designers and vintage jewelry dealers, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Cantigny Park Visitors Center, 1s151 Winfield Road in Wheaton. Free admission; parking $5 per vehicle. Visit www.cantigny.org.

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. 12, 7:30 p.m.: “The Imposter.” Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m.: “Chicken with Plums.” Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.: “Searching for Sugar Man.”

Clarendon Hills Public Library

7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. (630) 323-8188. www.clarendonhillslibrary.org. Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.: “The Ides of March,” rated R.

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. 5: “Poltergeist.” Nov. 12: “Romancing the Stone.” 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. 7 at Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park. The program will be a member showcase. Call (708) 562-1164.

ET CETERA

Special Talents America

The talent competition for children and adults who have disabilities will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at North Central Collelge’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $25, $35, and $45 and can be purchased by visiting www.specialtalents.org or calling (630) 637-7469.

20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois

Presents the Market Glass Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the American Legion Hall, 900 S. LaGrange Road, LaGrange. Depression era glassware will be featured, along with other collectibles. Admission $2. Contact Alice Ewert, (708) 280-5831, or visit www.20-30-40society.org.

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. 11, 1-3 p.m.: Thanksgiving holiday wreath workshop. $5; $3 members. 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. 4, 2 p.m., and 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. Nov. 10-11: “The Art of Florentine Mosaics.” Artist Iacopo Lastrucci from Florence, Italy, will demonstrate the traditional technique used in creating Florentine mosaics. Art historian Anna Maria Massinelli will give a presentation on the history of the art form that originated in the Tuscany region of Italy. Saturday, demonstration at 1 p.m., lecture at 2 p.m. Sunday, demonstrations at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and lecture at 2 p.m. Free with museum admission. 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.

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