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Summer events at North Central College

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Through June 11, Art exhibit: North Central College presents a collection of artwork by several North Central faculty members in the “Faculty Exhibition” through June 11 in the College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The free exhibit showcases paintings, photography, ceramics, 3D art, graphic design and more. Call 630-637-5375 for gallery hours; visit northcentralcollege.edu/show for details.

June 10, Transfer information session: North Central College will host an information session Friday, June 10, for transfer students. Visitors can learn about academic choices, transfer admission process, scholarships and financial aid. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in Smith Hall at Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St., and concludes with a walking tour of campus at 10:45 a.m. For more information or to register call 630-637-5800 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/admission/transfer.

June 13-Aug. 16, Summer camps: North Central College offers a variety of summer camps and workshops beginning as early as June 13 with many sessions starting in July. Academic, athletic and fine arts camps are available for kids ages 5 through high school. For more information or to register visit northcentralcollege.edu/summercamps or call 630-848-5560.

June 15, Author talks: Anderson’s Bookshops and North Central College copresent award-winning journalist Nancy Jo Sales in an author talk at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in North Central’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Sales will discuss her newest book “American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers.” For more information call Anderson’s at 630-355-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com.

June 24-26, July 1-3, Musical: North Central College presents the fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza “Seussical” with direction and choreography by Susan Olsen and musical direction by Ross Berkley. Six performances will be staged at 7:30 p.m.June 24-25 and July 1-2 and at 2 p.m. June 26 and July 3 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Tickets are $18/adults and $12/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

June 26, Music: West Suburban Symphony performs its concert titled “Primal Music To Shake Your Soul” at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For tickets and more information visit westsubsymphony.org.

June 27, Visit Day: High school students and their parents or guardians are invited to attend North Central College’s Visit Day on Monday, June 27. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Wentz Concert Hall lobby at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., and concludes with lunch at noon. High-achieving students are invited to an optional session at 9 a.m. Visitors can take a walking tour and attend informative sessions on financial aid, academic highlights and student life. For more information and to register call 630-637-5800 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/visit.

July 4, College closed: North Central College will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

July 8-10, 14-16, Opera: North Central College’s Summer Light Opera presents a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, “Pirates (and Piracy),” with direction by Matt Boresi and musical direction by Jeordano Martinez.  Six productions will be staged at 7:30 p.m. July 8-9 and 14-16 and at 2 p.m. July 10 in the theatre in Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Tickets are $18/adults and $12/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

July 13, Author talks: Anderson’s Bookshops and North Central College copresent Emily Giffin in an author talk at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, in North Central’s theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Her new book is titled “First Comes Love: A Novel.” For more information call Anderson’s at 630-355-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com.

July 18, Visit Day: High school students and their parents or guardians are invited to attend North Central College’s Visit Day on Monday, July 18. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Wentz Concert Hall lobby at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., and concludes with lunch at noon. High-achieving students are invited to an optional session at 9 a.m. Visitors can take a walking tour and attend informative sessions on financial aid, academic highlights and student life. For more information and to register call 630-637-5800 or visit northcentralcollege.edu/visit.

June 3-July 24, Art exhibit: North Central College presents “Ordinary,” an exhibit by Michael Barton on display June 3 through July 24 in the College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Barton’s artwork is a collision of photography and woodworking, using ordinary materials and subject matter. Call 630-637-5375 for gallery hours; visit northcentralcollege.edu/show for details.

July 29-31, August 5-7, Musical: North Central College presents the Rogers and Hammerstein landmark musical “Oklahoma,” directed and choreographed by Brian Lynch with musical direction by Jermaine Hill. Actors from the community will perform in six shows at 7:30 p.m. July 29-30 and Aug. 5-6 and at 2 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 7 in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Set in western Indian territory after the turn of the 20th century, a spirited rivalry between the farmers and cowboys sets the backdrop for the budding romance between a young cowboy, Curly, and his sweetheart, Laurie. Tickets are $18/adults and $12/students and seniors; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

July 29-Sept. 4, Art exhibit: Members of the Naperville Art League will showcase a collection of their artwork in the exhibit “Monsoon,” July 29 through Sept. 4, in North Central College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. An artists’ reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 29; complimentary refreshments will be served. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday. To learn more about the exhibit call 630-637-5375.

August 30, Author talks: Anderson’s Bookshops and North Central College copresent Louise Penny, bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels, in an author talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, in North Central’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Penny’s newest book in the series is titled “A Great Reckoning: A Novel.” For more information call Anderson’s at 630-355-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com.

Thanks for supporting the arts!

These upcoming events are among many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. North Central offers a variety of venues accommodating a rich range of local and world-class events, performances and space needs for the public. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and lectures, visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).

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