Friday
See ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ at Pfeiffer Hall / 7PM / The School of Performing Arts will present three performances of the Tony Award-winning musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” this weekend on stage at Pfeiffer Hall. The first performance is at 7PM on Fri., Jan. 11. Performances also are at 2PM and 7PM Sat., Jan. 12. Pfeiffer Hall is located at 310 E. Benton Ave. on the campus of North Central College. Tickets are $18 for reserved seating and $15 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, call (630) 717.6622 or visit www.schoolofperformingarts.com.
Saturday
Big Sale! One-Half Off Storewide at Second Chance Resale / 10AM-5PM / Second Chance Resale offers 1/2 price off entire store clearance sale (excluding new jewelry) at Second Chance Resale, 1512 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville. INFO: (630) 955.9599. Proceeds benefit Family Shelter Service.
Kevin Coyne for City Council Family Fundraiser / 2-4PM / Join Citizens to Elect Kevin Coyne for a family fundraiser at the Naperville Brunswick Zone from 2 to 4pm on January 12, 2013. This event will feature two hours of bowling and a private room for Kevin Coyne to meet with his supporters. Cost for this event is $25 per family. The Brunswick Zone features bowling, a game room, bumper cars, and other activities for both adults and families. Visit coyneforcouncil.org for more information.
Community Reception & Palestinian Art Exhibit at Our Saviour’s Church / 6-8PM /The Palestinian Art Exhibit is designed to show hope in the creativity and lives of Palestinian artists, both Christian and Muslims. Christian and Muslim students at Dar al-Kalima, a Lutheran fine arts college sponsored by Bright Stars for Bethlehem, created the juried paintings, multimedia and photographs. All of the art will be for sale with the proceeds going to the artists. The public reception for the community will follow the 5PM service at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, located at 815 S. Washington St.
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Marc Cohn performs at the Wentz / 8PM /North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. His latest album “Parade” builds on the success of such hits as “Walking in Memphis.” An opening set will be performed by singer/songwriter Rebecca Pidgeon. Tickets are $40 and $30; call (630) 637.SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Live Music at CityGate Grille: Amy Yassinger / 8:30 – 11:30PM / CityGate Grille is located in the Calamos Investments building at CityGate Centre, I88 and Rt. 59. For dinner reservations call (639) 718.1010 or visit www.citygategrille.com.
Sunday
History Speaks Lecture Series: The Hindenburg Disaster / 4-5PM / Learn about one of the greatest disasters of the 20th century during this first-person presentation on the Hindenburg from 4 to 5PM Sun., Jan. 13 at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel. On May 6, 1937, WLS reporter Herb Morrison was sent to Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey to cover the first anniversary of transatlantic passenger service. Hear Morrison, portrayed by veteran actor and historian Terry Lynch, recount the horrific details of that day on the 75th anniversary of the disaster. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students, youth and Naperville Heritage Society sustaining members. Tickets on the day of the presentation are $7 for adults, $6 for sustaining members, students and youth. Naper Settlement is located at 523 S. Webster St. in Naperville. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010 for tickets and info.