NORTH CENTR AL COLLEGE 2010 -2011 FINE AND PERFOR MING ARTS
Welcome to the finest arts programming in the DuPage county area and beyond, and a happy holiday season to you all! I love this time of year. With all of the holiday colors, the festive lights, the hustle and bustle, and yes, even the cold, there is a feeling of excitement and energy in the air. Thank you for sharing a few moments from your busy lives to join us here at North Central College as we bring you our holiday lineup of great artists! We continue to offer something to please every possible palate. You may be here to celebrate the annual presentation of “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” a different look at the holiday tale from the view of Scrooge’s partner. You may be with your entire family watching the Theatreworks USA production of the original “A Christmas Carol,” the one from Scrooge’s view. You might be here for both! We certainly hope so. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with David Benoit can’t help but bring back beautiful memories to all from my generation while introducing an entirely new group of arts lovers or future arts lovers to that special holiday twist. We are honored to be presenting the men who started the four-part tight male harmonies, The Four Freshmen with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, another perennial favorite. It’s the holiday season. Enjoy! You may be here for Aaron Neville and Quintet featuring Charles Neville. See? I told you we were bringing you the best of the best. Where else could you hear this great a variety of artists, not pay for parking, be within walking distance of dozens of great restaurants all eager to welcome you into their doors? Nowhere. This is where the arts happen. This is where you can see and hear the greats close to where you live in some of the greatest arts venues available. We look forward to welcoming in a new year and welcoming you to the arts. Looking for a wonderful holiday gift for the arts lover in your life? Consider a gift certificate from the North Central box office. Looking for that romantic evening on the town? Join us for our new cabaret performances featuring Chicago’s own Spider Saloff in the intimate Madden Theatre. Want to celebrate something special? Find out what’s happening at North Central and let us help you make that celebration even more special. Speaking of something special, be sure to watch WTTW on December 26 for the child prodigy Ethan Bortnick on piano, and then come and see him live in the Wentz Concert Hall on January 14th. You will see this extremely talented young genius on television and then get the chance to witness him in the acoustic perfection of the Wentz! You do not want to miss out on this. You do not want to miss out on any of this! Do not be a stranger. Please make it a New Year’s resolution to join us as often as you are able. We are bringing the arts home to you. Don’t pass up this wonderful opportunity. And, of course, we always welcome your support. The revenue from ticket sales only covers a portion of the costs to bring you these great artists. Consider becoming a Friend of the Arts and have your tax deductible donation return a hundred fold in the joy great performances can bring. Contact the box office at 630-637SHOW (7469) for further information. After all, December 31 is right around the corner! And now, on with the show! On behalf of all of us in the fine arts at North Central College, we wish you and those you love a wonderful and blessed holiday season. Thank you for continuing to support the arts. See you in the New Year. Brian Lynch Fine Arts Director, North Central College North Central College 1