Friday
Dancewest Ballet Presents Its 22nd Production Of ‘The Nutcracker’ / DanceWest Ballet will perform its 22nd production of The Nutcracker, one of the world’s most beautiful and engaging ballets. DanceWest’s Artistic Directors, Regina and Ricardo Moyano, have ensured that their version of The Nutcracker is an accurate depiction of the original ballet while incorporating the colors, choreography, and standards of DanceWest Ballet Company and The School of DanceWest Ballet.
Performances will be held at: Pfeiffer Hall, North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville, Illinois, on: Friday, Dec. 13, 7PM; Saturday, Dec. 14, 1PM and 5PM; Sunday, Dec. 15, 1PM. Tickets are $30/adults, $23/seniors and children. Tickets are on sale at the Pfeiffer Hall Box Office at http://tickets.noctrl.edu or by calling (630) 637-SHOW. Tickets may also be purchased at the door before each performance. These performances feature principal guest artists from major international and national ballet companies, members of DanceWest Ballet Company, and children from the western suburbs of Chicago. For further information regarding the studio, classes, and company, visit www.dancewestballet.com or contact the studio at (630) 778-1303.
Riverwalk Santa House / 4-8PM / The Santa House, located at the corner of Jackson Avenue and Webster Street on the Naperville Riverwalk, will welcome visitors now through Dec. 22. Also open noon-6PM Saturday and Sunday. Entry is free and pictures with Santa are $8. For more info, visit www.napervilleparks.org/santahouse.
Live Music at CityGate Grille / 8:30-11:30PM / Jive away select weekend evenings with live music at CityGate Grille. Paris Swing will be performing. CityGate Grille is located in the Calamos Investments building at CityGate Centre, I88 and Rt. 59. For dinner reservations call (630) 718-1010 or visit www.citygategrille.com.
Saturday
Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation Meeting / 8AM / The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, December 14 at 8AM in Lower Level Meeting Rooms B and C of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. For more information, visit www.napervillehomeowners.com.
Premier League Soccer at Quigley’s / 9AM / Enjoy breakfast and pints at Quigley’s Irish Pub, at 43 E. Jefferson in downtown Naperville, while watching the Premiere League. Saturday matches include: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace @ 9 am; Everton vs Fulham @ 9 am; West Ham vs Sunderland @ 9 am; Hull City vs Stoke City @ 11:30 am *All matches are subject to change by the networks.
Breakfast with Santa at Hotel Arista / 8:30AM – 1PM / Hotel Arista, located at 2139 City Gate Lane in Naperville, will be hosting breakfast with Santa from 8:30AM to 1PM Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21. A family-friendly breakfast buffet will be served as kids can have their picture taken with Santa and enjoy fun holiday activities. Adults are $24.95, kids 5-12 are $18.95 and under 5 are free. Email santa@hotelarista.com for reservations. For more info call (630) 579-4100 or visit www.hotelarista.com.
North Central College presents ‘The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t’ / 10AM & 1PM / Child’s Play Touring Theatre will stage two performances of “The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t” Dec. 14. The performances begin at 10AM and 1PM Sat., Dec. 14, in Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $12/adults and $6/children under 12; call the North Central College Box Office at (630) 637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. An optional dessert reception is available between performances for an additional $4 per ticket. Based entirely from stories written by children, this hour-long show provides a behind the scenes look at the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season and features audience participation.
North Central College Cardinals vs. Mt. Union Purple Raiders National Semifinal / 11AM / Watch the Cardinals as they appear in the Division III national semifinals. Stream the game live at espn.go.com or tune into WONC FM89.1.
Victorian Holiday Traditions / 3-5PM / Celebrate the season with a guided tour of the Martin Mitchell Mansion, decorated in traditional Victorian holiday splendor, followed by an informative presentation in our historic 1834 tavern from 3 to 5PM Sat., Dec. 14. Learn about holiday traditions, such as Christmas trees and ornaments, peppermint pigs and the Christmas pickle. Sip tea and munch on holiday cookies while enjoying a presentation by one of our Victorian costumed interpreters. Be prepared to walk outdoors to the mansion. Tickets are $15 per person; $13 for sustaining members, reservations are required. To schedule a group for a Holiday Mansion Tour or Victorian Holiday Traditions program during the month of December, call Naper Settlement at (630) 420-6010. visit www.napersettlement.org.
Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry at Trinity Church of Nazarene / 3-5PM / Northern Illinois Food Bank’s traveling food pantry will deliver nutritious food directly to people in need of food assistance. The truck delivers meat, produce and nonperishable food. The Mobile Food Pantry will be in the parking lot of Trinity. Food is served on a first come – first served basis. Please bring bags, boxes, or carts for food. Trinity Church of the Nazarene is located at 1451 Raymond Drive in Naperville between Ogden Avenue and Diehl Road. For more information, call the church at (630) 778-0328 or visit www.trinitynazarene.org.
On the heels of their successful “Santa Pet Pictures” fundraiser last Saturday, the Naperville Jaycees on Facebook will be assisting among volunteers this Saturday to help spread comfort and joy by working the mobile food pantry. For more information about all the initiatives of the Jaycees, visit www.naperjaycees.org.
Winter Wonderland Cupcake Decorating Contest at NWC Clubhouse / 3-5PM / Kids ages 2-12 can enter the Naperville Woman’s Club Winter Wonderland Cupcake Decorating Contest slated for 3-5PM Sat., Dec. 14. RSVP at (630) 355-7132. The competition will be held in the Old Stone Church, 14 S,. Washington St. Supplies donated by Wilton Enterprises will decorate delicious cupcakes provided by Sugar Monkey Cupcake! Winners will be chosen in each age bracket. Spend a fun-filled afternoon and put smiles on the face of others, since proceeds benefit Operation Smile! Registration Required – admission is $5 each and limited to 75 children. INFO: www.napervillewomansclub.org.
Ss. Peter & Paul Concert Series presents Handel’s ‘Messiah’ / 7PM / To celebrate the wondrous season of Christmas, the Choir and Orchestra of Ss. Peter and Paul Church will present a performance of Handel’s epic masterpiece “MESSIAH.” Tickets can be purchased on-line or in person at the Parish office from 9AM to 5PM. For information about upcoming Concerts at Ss. Peter and Paul in February and March 2014, visit www.sspeterandpaul.net/worship/concertseries.
Sunday
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert / 3PM / The DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday Traditions” at 3PM Sun., Dec. 15, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Acclaimed Chicago-area singers join the DSO to perform an array of Christmas songs from around the world and through the ages and lead the audience in a “Christmas Sing-a-Long.” Main floor tickets are $20/adults and seniors and $15/students and children, balcony tickets are $25/adults and seniors and $20/students and children; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Holiday Mansion Tours / The beautifully decorated Martin Mitchell Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a showpiece of Naper Settlement, especially decked out in full Victorian splendor during the holiday season during two weekends: Sat. and Sun., Dec. 14-15. Take a guided tour of the two-story Mansion and Carriage House. Saturday tours are at 11AM, noon, 1PM and 2PM; Sunday tours at 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM. Tickets are $7 per person; $5 for sustaining members. For more info, visit www.napersettlement.org.
‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ Caberet / 6PM / Musical trio Marianne Murphy Orland, Beckie Menzie and Laura Freeman present “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” a wild and wonderful evening of cabaret and holiday songs, at 6PM Sun., Dec. 15, in North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $35 and $30; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
