Arts and entertainment calendar for Dec. 6

Updated: January 7, 2013 6:45AM

HOLIDAY

Elmhurst Art Museum

150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 834-0202. www.elmhurstartmuseum.org. Dec. 21: Holiday Getaway, 9 a.m.-noon, children under 6 can create holiday decorations, visit with Santa and enjoy story time with holiday treats. Solstice Party, 5-8 p.m., with holiday treats, drinks and music of the season. Free.

“Madeline’s Christmas”

Presented by Children’s Theatre of Western Springs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7; 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 8; and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. $15; $7 students. Call (708) 246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.

“A Christmas Carol”

Presented through 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 Dec. 9, 10, 13 and 16. Tickets are $12. Breakfast with Santa available at 11:30 a.m Dec. 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.

“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.

“Charles Dickens: His Holiday Stories”

Presented at 1 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Charles Dickens, brought to life by professional actor Terry Lynch of Histories for Kids, will reflect on his life and writings including “A Christmas Carol,” “The Chimes,” “The Cricket on the Hearth” and others. Free. Call (630) 833-1457 or visit www.elmhursthistory.org.

Holiday show

Riverside Township Radio Players present “Christmas for Carol” from Suspense and “Jack Buys Don Shoelaces for Christmas” from the Jack Benny Show at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at at the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. The show includes the Riverside Township Community Band performing musical selections. Admission is free. Call Ellie Babka, (708) 442-8810.

“The Polar Express”

Free showing of the animated Christmas movie, “The Polar Express,” will be presented at 5 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills. Children should wear their pajamas to enjoy this interactive event. Visit www.ccch.org.

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.

“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.

“An Old Fashioned Christmas”

West Towns Chorus presents its annual Christmas program at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The men’s barbershop-style chorus performs with a bell choir, strings and brass. $23-$25. For tickets, call (630) 201-5544 or visit www.westtowns.org.

“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.

Holiday concert

Presented by the West Suburban Symphony, conducted by Peter Lipari, at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Hinsdale Central High School, 55th and Grant streets, Hinsdale. The concert features carols, selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet, and “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” narrated by Bill Moller of WGN Radio. $22; $20 seniors; $5 teens; children free. Visit www.westsubsymphony.org or call (630) 887-7464.

“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.

“Sounds of the Season”

Presented by The Agape Ringers handbell ensemble at 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. The program includes Christmas favorites, as well as selections from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite,” featuring guest artists from Midwest Ballet Theatre. Tickets are $19 if ordered by Dec. 8; $25 after that date. Patron seats are $35. Visit www.agaperingers.org or call (309) 365-2910.

“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.

Christmas concert

The Singing Men of Oak Brook perform at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in Christ Church of Oak Brook, York Road and 31st Street. The concert includes Steinway duo-piano team Stephen Nielson and Ovid Young playing two-piano Christmas arrangements. $20; free for children 12 and under. Call (630) 968-6468 or visit www.thesingingmenob.org.

“Carols and Choirs”

CPC’s Chancel Choir and Bell Choir present a Christmas celebration of music and poetry at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at Community Presbyterian Church of Clarendon Hills, 39 N. Prospect Ave. Free. Call (630) 323-6522.

“Make the Yuletide Gay”

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus presents its annual holiday production at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $15-$35 with discounts for students and seniors. Visit www.cgmc.org.

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. 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.

Festival of Lights

Through Dec. 31, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton (lights come on at 3 p.m.). Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve the zoo will close at noon; Christmas Day the zoo remains closed all day. Free admission. Visit www.cosleyzoo.org or call (630) 665-5534.

Holiday Magic

The holiday lights festival will be held from 4-9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23, plus the week of Dec. 26-31, at Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield. Activities include ice-carving demonstrations, a laser light show, singing to the animals, live music and entertainment, magic shows and more. Several animal exhibits will be open until 8 p.m. during Holiday Magic, and there will be a 6:30 p.m. Dolphin Show each evening of the event. On Dec. 31, families can join in an early countdown to the New Year at the Zoo Year’s Eve celebration, starting at 6 p.m. with holiday music, games and prizes. Holiday Magic activities are free (with the exception of rides and photo opportunities) with paid admission of $15; $10.50 for children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and older. Children 2 and under are free. Car parking is $10. Visit www.CZS.org/events or call (708) 688-8000.

The Morton Arboretum

4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. www.mortonarb.org. (630) 968-0074. Dec. 8-9, 15-16, 21-23, 9-11 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa in the Ginkgo Restaurant. All children 12 years or younger will receive a gift from Santa. $29 adults; $25 children ages 2-12. Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Supper with Santa in the Ginkgo Restaurant, including holiday nature crafts and live music. $32 adults; $26 children ages 2-12. Dec. 30, 2-4 p.m.: 35th annual Hunt for the Yule Log. Participants receive a list of clues leading them to various parts of the Arboretum to find the Yule Log. Once found, join in a log-sawing celebration, bonfire, caroling by the Frozen Robins singers, and wassail. Free with admission of $12; $11 seniors; $9 children ages 2-17

“Arthur Christmas”

Free screening of the PG-rated movie at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8 at the North Riverside Mall Theatre, 7501 W. Cermak Road, Riverside. Visit www.classiccinemas.com.

“12 Gifts of Christmas”

Screened at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Yorktown 17, 80 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, featuring storytellers, musicians and illusionist Harris III demonstrating the magic of Christmas. Tickets available at the theater box office and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

“It’s A Wonderful Life”

Karolyn “Zuzu Bailey” Grimes hosts screenings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” Dec. 14-16 at Hollywood Blvd Cinema, 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge, and Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 S. Route 59, Naperville. Grimes will be available one hour before each show time to meet fans and sign autographs. Show times are 4 p.m. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday and 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Hollywood Blvd.; and noon, 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Hollywood Palms. Admission $8; $6 for children and matinee show times before 5:30 p.m. Visit www.atriptothemovies.com.

“Viennese Pops New Year’s Eve with a French Twist”

New Philharmonic Orchestra performs Viennese musical selections from Strauss and Stolz, as well as French orchestral pieces and arias featuring coloratura soprano Kiri Deonarine, 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. $65; $63 seniors; $55 youth. Call (630) 942-4000.

New Year’s Eve singles party

Held 8 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Westin Hotel, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca. Featuring DJ and dancing in the Mahagony Ballroom, raffles, midnight champagne toast. $22; special room rates and dinner/room packages available. Call (847) 266-2706 or visit www.thunderbirdsingles.com.

STAGE

“Annie”

Through 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.

Directors Workshop

The series of one-act plays will be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in the Cattell Theatre at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Free-will donations at the door. 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.

“The Sound of Music”

At 8 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Tickets at www.wheatondrama.org or call (630) 260-1820.

“The Underpants”

Presented by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Jan. 17-Feb. 3 at the College of DuPage Building K Theater, on Fawell Boulevard west of Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn. Performances at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays. $25-$33. Call (630) 942-4000.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

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. 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. 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. 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. Dec. 6, 9 p.m.: Ron & Naomi’s third annual Christmas Special, $10. Dec. 7, 9 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. 9, 6 p.m.: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 12, 8 p.m.: Chicago Singer Spotlight, $8. Dec. 13, 8 p.m.: Exposure, featuring 9 Miles West, Wooden Rings and more (rock). $5. 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. 16, 6 p.m.: Reunion Jazz Orchestra. $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m.: Rob Parton Big Band CD release show (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Dec. 20, 9 p.m.: Expo ’76 in the SideBar (rock). No cover. Dec. 21, 9 p.m.: NRBQ (rock). $20. Dec. 22, 9 p.m.: The Shams Band, plus Cole DeGenova and the People’s Republic, The Heard (rock). $10. Dec. 27, 8 p.m.: Country Night in Berwyn celebrates the holidays, $5. Dec. 29, 8 p.m.: Robbie Fulks Raps Up 2012 (roots/rock). $15. Jan. 5, 8 p.m.: Savoy Brown (blues). $25. Jan. 6, 6 p.m.: Chicago Grandstand Big Band (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Jan. 9, 8 p.m.: Chicago Singer Spotlight, $8. Jan. 12, 9 p.m.: Webb Wilder (rock). $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Jan. 13, 6 p.m.: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Jan. 13, 8 p.m.: John Fullbright in the SideBar (folk rock). $15. Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Swing Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 ages 17 and under. Jan. 18, 9 p.m.: Rico Birthday Bash (world music). $10. Jan. 25, 9 p.m.: Marcia Ball (blues). $20. Feb. 1-2, 9 p.m.: C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band (zydeco). $15.

North Central College

Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 637-7469. www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. Jan. 4, 8 p.m.: “An Evening with Jazz Saxophonist Mitch Paliga.” $20; $15 students and seniors.

North Central College

Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. (630) 637-7469. www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. Jan. 12, 8 p.m.: Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn. $30, $40.

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.

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. Dec. 7: Bittersweet Christmas Band. Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m.: Second Tuesday Song Circle, $1. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Open mike. Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m.: Sing-Arounds, $1. Dec. 21: Two Way Street Christmas Show. Dec. 22, 2-4 p.m.: Bluegrass Jams, $1. Dec. 27, 7-9:30 p.m.: Last Thursday Open Mike, for high school and college age students. Free. Dec. 28: Pete Norman’s Post-Christmas Blues Fest.

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.

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. 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 Jan. 6: “In War,” mixed media artworks by military veterans who are are members of the Warrior Art Group. 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.

BOOKS & POETRY

Anderson’s Bookshop

123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665. www.andersonsbookshop.com. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.: Jon Meacham discusses and signs Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power at North Central College’s Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Dec. 12, 7 p.m.: Jeremy Roenick signs J.R.: My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and Hard-Hitting Man in Hockey. Must purchase a copy of of the book at Anderson’s to secure a spot in the signing line.

CHILD’S PLAY

Anderson’s Bookshop

123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665. www.andersonsbookshop.com. Dec. 11, 7 p.m.: Kerry Wood signs All You Can Be, his new book for young readers.

“101 Dalmatians”

Performed at 1 p.m. Dec. 8 at Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden, LaGrange Park. $2 general admission; $1 with a canned food donation for a local food pantry. Visit www.nazarethacademy.com.

“Theater Kids Preview”

An audition workshop, designed for ages 9-13, held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 26-28 at the Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center, 315 Chicago Ave. $75; $60 for Clarendon Hills residents. Advance registration at the Community Center required.

DANCE

Willowbrook Ballroom

8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. 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. 11 and 18, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dance, $8. Dec. 12, 19 and 26, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dance, $10. No partner needed. Dec. 14, 8 p.m.: Good Time Charley Singles Dance. Admission $6 before 8:15 p.m.; $8 after 8:15 p.m. Dec. 16 and 30, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.: Christmas Swing Dance with The Flat Cats Band. $12; $10 students. Dec. 22, 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m.: Salon Mexico with Los Cometas de Chicago. $25. For reservations, call (773) 364-0268. Dec. 23, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Steve Anthony Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with live music by the Teddy Lee Orchestra. Dance package, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $35 per person in advance; $45 at the door. Dinner and dance packages available, featuring cocktail reception, multi-course dinner, and champagne toast at midnight.

FILM

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. Dec. 10: “Ghostbusters.” Dec. 17: “Love Actually.” Dec. 24: “The Polar Express.”

ET CETERA

Paramount Theatre

23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. (630) 896-6666. www.paramountaurora.com. Jan. 4, 8 p.m.: “Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It,” William Shatner’s one-man show. $65, $85.

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.” Jan. 17, 1 p.m.: “It’s History: Traveling the Underground Railroad,” presented by Jeanne Angel, director of the Lombard Historical Society and a researcher and scholar on the Underground Railroad. Angel oversees operations at the Sheldon Peck House, a verified stop for slaves seeking freedom on their way north. Feb. 1-May 19: “On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen.” The story of NASCAR legend and former Elmhurst resident Fred Lorenzen is presented through photos, artifacts, and race footage.

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. 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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