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Norris Cultural Arts

Rhapsody in Blue at 100 and the Great American Songbook: Shout Section Big Band with Pianist Jeffrey LaDeur

St. Charles, IL CDT
In January 1924, George Gershwin reportedly learned from a newspaper article that he was meant to be writing a “jazz concerto” for a concert of new American music to be performed a month later by the popular dance band leade… read more

Chicago and the Home Front in WWII, with Jerome M. O'Connor

St. Charles, IL CDT
As the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches in 2024, we take a look back to Chicago and the home front during World War II, and the contributions of everyday people and businesses to the war effort. Join us as author, invest… read more

Come What May: Songs of Hope and Love, with Alyssa Allgood

St. Charles, IL CDT
"Saturday Night Lights" welcomes back the phenomenal Chicago-based jazz vocalist and composer Alyssa Allgood, performing with a quartet of Chicago area jazz all-stars. DownBeat Magazine describes Alyssa as “assured and darin… read more
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Past Events

Pete Ellman Big Band

Pete Ellman Big Band

St. Charles, IL
If you enjoy great Big Band and jazz classics, you’ll love the Pete Ellman Big Band (PEBB), featuring 18 of the Chicago area's finest jazz musicians. Join us for a lively evening of standards and new pieces - plus some holiday tunes, “Big Band” style. We thank Susan and Stewart Liechti for their g…
Saturday, December 16 2023 7:30 PM 9:00 PM

Jim Perona: All Things Guitar

Jim Perona: All Things Guitar

ST. CHARLES, IL
Jim Perona is one of Chicagoland's most popular classically trained guitarists. His vast repertoire, encompassing hundreds of songs from every musical genre, showcases his talent across many style of guitar performance. Conservatory trained, Jim is equally at home with Bach, Villalobos, flamenco, B…
Sunday, February 18 2024 3:00 PM 4:30 PM

Chad Goodman, from the Podium

Chad Goodman, from the Podium

St. Charles, IL
Wednesdays @ One is pleased to introduce you to Chad Goodman, the new music director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. In his program, “Chad Goodman, from the Podium,” he will relate the story of his unexpected career in the highly competitive world of orchestral conducting, and share some thoughts …
Wednesday, April 3 2024 1:00 PM 2:30 PM

Ides of March with Jim Peterik - 60th Anniversary Celebration Concert with Orchestra

Ides of March with Jim Peterik - 60th Anniversary Celebration Concert with Orchestra

St. Charles, IL
The Ides of March with Jim Peterik - Chicago's legendary rock band - celebrates its 60th anniversary on the actual "Ides of March" (March 15) with a unique performance backed by a full orchestra. It's "The Ides of March - with Strings Attached." And the only place you can experience this orchestra-…
Friday, March 15 2024 7:30 PM 9:30 PM

Tricia Park, Violin Solos: From Bach to BTS

Tricia Park, Violin Solos: From Bach to BTS

St. Charles, IL
Praised by critics for her “astounding virtuosic gifts” (Boston Herald), “achingly pure sound” (The Toronto Star), and “impressive technical and interpretive control” (The New York Times), Tricia Park enjoys a diverse and eclectic career as a violinist, educator, writer, composer, and podcaster.In …
Sunday, March 24 2024 3:00 PM 4:30 PM

University of Wisconsin Varsity Band

University of Wisconsin Varsity Band

St. Charles, IL
Join us in the Norris Theatre for a thrilling evening of music performed by one of America’s premier collegiate bands – the University of Wisconsin Varsity Badger Band! The program will be selected by the band directors from among the following crowd-pleasing favorites: Wisconsin Classics, Music o…
Friday, February 16 2024 7:00 PM 8:30 PM

Robbie Ellis, from the Piano

Robbie Ellis, from the Piano

St. Charles, IL
Robbie Ellis is a creative powerhouse whose various roles encompass “comedy songmaker,” music director, composer, and broadcaster. In his “Saturday Night Lights” appearance at the Baker Community Center, Robbie will dazzle you with the creativity and musicianship of his comedy songs, performed fro…
Saturday, March 2 2024 7:30 PM 9:00 PM

Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen: Contemporary Folk

Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen: Contemporary Folk

St. Charles, IL
Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen, each well-known and loved for their decades of music making, have spent well over a decade and a half in a joyful musical collaboration. Cindy is a superb singer, guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Grey is one of America’s finest players of the Irish flu…
Sunday, April 14 2024 3:00 PM 4:30 PM

Rediscovering the 1849 Richards Riot in St. Charles

Rediscovering the 1849 Richards Riot in St. Charles

St. Charles, IL
Join us as Steve Gibson, past president of the St. Charles History Museum, relates the infamous and macabre story of the 1849 “Richards’ Riot” in St. Charles On the night of April 19, 1849, a crowd attempted to storm the home of Dr. George W. Richards in St. Charles, Illinois. Dr. Richards was the…
Wednesday, March 6 2024 1:00 PM 2:30 PM

Jeffrey LaDeur, piano, and Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano

Jeffrey LaDeur, piano, and Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano

ST. CHARLES, IL
“Music & More in the Gallery” celebrates the return of Jeffrey LaDeur and Kindra Scharich, who most recently performed for us in 2019. Enjoy an afternoon recital of piano classics and art songs. Their program - including works by Ravel, Rameau, Purcell and other composers - features a combination o…
Sunday, November 26 2023 3:00 PM 4:30 PM

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