Fine & Performing Arts

Young Naperville Singers performed in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall May 3, 2009, with two concerts marking the group’s 25th anniversary. Following the show, Artistic Director Angie Johnson joined the chorus of music professionals who are raving about the College’s stunning new performance space:

“Thank you,” Johnson wrote, “for the tremendous opportunity for our singers to perform in such an incredible venue as Wentz Concert Hall. The acoustics were tremendous and the audience feedback has been great. Our singers were awestruck and moved by the beauty of the hall. The sound of the alumni choir singing with our young people is something I will not forget soon.  We deeply appreciate the opportunity and look forward to more opportunities to partner with North Central College in the future in other ways.”

There are several chances to enjoy fine and performing arts events at North Central College this week, including several student and faculty recitals that are free and open to the public. Call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show for a full schedule or to order tickets.

For theatre lovers,  Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” will be staged at 7:30 on May 7, 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. on May 9 and 10 in the thrust theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Tickets are $10/adults and $8/students and senior citizens.

On Friday, May 8, the Luna Negra Dance Theatre presents dance by Latino choreographers at 8 p.m. in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. Tickets are $35/person;  visit http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x45202.xml for details.

Finally, on Saturday, May 9, North Central College welcomes the DuPage Symphony Orchestra for its spring concert “Five Plus Five.” The orchestra will present Sergei Prokofiev’s patriotic Fifth Symphony, followed by Beethoven’s masterpiece in C minor. The concert will be held at 8 p.m. in Wentz Concert Hall. Tickets start at $22/adults, $19/senior citizens and $10/students; call the North Central College Box Office 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit www.dupagesymphony.org.