Friday, Dec. 19
Naper Lights – 5PM
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster Street Naperville, IL 60563
Stroll Naper Settlement’s grounds and experience a magical holiday lights celebration, presented by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Naperville from 5 to 9PM. Thursdays through Sundays Nov. 27 to Jan. 1. Free admission.
Naper Light Show – 5PM
Wolfe Court – 3111 Wolfe Ct. Naperville, IL 60564
Christmas Light Show to Music. 25,000 lights, including many rgb lights that are programmed to change colors. Display features a 20 foot rgb ribbon tree that includes graphics, and eight mini trees whose lights dance to the music. Display also features Santa in the window. Show is now interactive. Vistitors can vote on the next song played by visiting our website from their smart phones. New songs for 2014 include Let it Go from the Disney movie Frozen.
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol – 7:30PM | $20-$30. $20 for students, $30 for adults
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol presents the Dickens holiday classic from another side of the story. Audiences travel with Scrooge’s former business partner, Jacob Marley, as he seeks redemption of his own in this award winning play. A Naperville family tradition six years in the making, The Organic Theater Company of Chicago returns to North Central College’s Fine and Performing Arts Series December 18th through the 21st with their irreverent holiday classic, by Tom Mula. Performances are December 18-21 at North Central College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth in Naperville. Showtimes at 7:30PM. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with 2 pPM matinees Saturday and Sunday. http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/
Saturday, Dec. 20
Celtic Woman – 8PM | $75-$95
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman as they present ‘Home For Christmas The Symphony Tour.’ Featuring music from the all-female music ensemble’s second Christmas album, ‘Home For Christmas,’ including holiday favorites ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ and ‘Silent Night.’ The performance will promise an enchanting and festive evening filled with mesmerizing music and holiday cheer. http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/
The Lakeside Singers’ Holiday Concert ‘The Holiday Road’ – 8PM | $10-$35. $10 for children, $25 for seniors and students, $35 for adults
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
Musical delights await you as The Lakeside Singers travel ‘The Holiday Road.’ Songs of the season featuring familiar and exotic carols from England, Italy and Slovenia, along with music from Haydn, Morton Lauridsen’s breathtaking ‘O Nata Lux’ and the world premiere of Robert Bowker’s ‘Winter Solstice’. The journey continues with music made famous by Sara Bareilles, The Real Group and SHeDAISY, along with music from the film hit, ‘Frozen.’ Plus a fun-filled, audience sing-a-long. A wonderful time for the whole family! http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/
Sunday, Dec. 21
Mega Chanukah Festival – 10AM
Westfield Fox Valley – 195 Fox Valley Center Aurora, IL 60504
Mega Chanukah Festival at Westfield Fox Valley (Center Court ) Featuring Magic by famed Danny Orlean Help Build a Giant Lego Menorah! Chanukah Crafts! Hair Fun by Safari Snips! Face painting! RSVP by December 18th to reserve your booth ticket.
‘Gift of Love’ Christmas Benefit Concert – 3PM | $10-$50. $10 students/children, $20 adults, $18 seniors 65+, $50 max. immediate family
Grace United Methodist Church – 300 E. Gartner Road Naperville, IL 60540
The Grace Concert Series presents its annual ‘Gift of Love’ Christmas benefit concert, featuring carols old and new, presented by the Grace Chancel Choir, Festival Singers, professional orchestra and world-class guest artists. Proceeds benefit ‘Imagine No Malaria,’ a global effort to eradicate malaria. Get your tickets early, as this concert is expected to sell out! Tickets available in the church office or online. http://www.peopleofgrace.org/concerts.
And there’s more…
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends. On the blue navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf, Festivals & Traditions over the course of the year as well as this month’s Book Events hosted by Anderson’s, North Central College Performing Arts and happenings at Naper Settlement.
