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Celebrate the New Year at the MAC with New Philharmonic
Celebrate the New Year at the MAC with New Philharmonic
New Philharmonic rings in the New Year with “Viennese Pops with an American Twist” Thursday, Dec. 31.
 
Karl Arntzen at Wings Gallery Oct. 26 to Nov. 30
The Naperville artist's paintings include figurative imagery, portraiture and narratives dealing with nostalgia, escapism and mass culture.
 
Club MAC Series Returns for 2009-2010 Season
Club MAC, the intimate cabaret series launched in 2006, returns with a host of new artists, including folk, bluegrass, a contemporary string quartet, blues, and even a jug band.
 
Riders in the Sky Perform at the MAC Dec. 5
Self-proclaimed “America’s favorite cowboys,” Riders in the Sky bring their blend of cowboy charm, comedy and music to the McAninch Arts Center.
 
Jazz Centerstage for MAC's 2009-2010 Season
In partnership with WDCB 90.9 fm, the MAC, along with its local sponsors, presents a variety of artists, representing some of the genres best talent.
 
MAC Staff Recreates Living Room for Cleve Carney Collection Exhibition at Elmhurst Art Museum
MAC staff members spent several days conceptualizing and constructing an exact replica of Carney’s living room as a staging spot for many of the exhibit’s most prominent pieces.
 
College of DuPage Receives Illinois Arts Center Grant
The College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center recently recieved a $20,300 grant from the Illinois Arts Council to support 2009-2010 programming.
 
Concert Choir, Chamber Singers Perform Dec. 10
The two groups will perform their season concert on the Mainstage of the McAninch Arts Center.
 
COD Arts Faculty, Students Create Teen Archetype Cards
What began as a brainstorming session between College of DuPage art Professor Jennifer Hereth and some of her peers has evolved into a publication deal with Random House.
 
MAC Expands SchoolStage Program, Offers Free Artist Classroom Visits
The SchoolStage program is one part of the MAC’s extensive community outreach program. Other components include pre- and post-performance lectures and classes with visiting artists.
 
COD Alum Selected for International Art Exhibition
Denis Hagen recently received a Special Recognition Merit Award for artwork selected for the 11th Annual Painting, Drawing, Photography & Print Juried Online International Art Exhibition.
 
Turtle Island Quartet at the MAC Dec. 18 and 19
Known for its bold, progressive take on chamber music, Turlte Island Quartet presents "Solstice Celebration" in two Club MAC performances.
 
Ralph's World at the MAC Dec. 26
Chicago-based indie rocker Ralph Covert brings his energetic children's show and McCartney-esque style to the MAC Mainstage for two performances.
 
College Theatre Stages 'Plaza Suite' Nov. 13 to 22
One of Neil Simon's best-loved comedies, "Plaza Suite" features three stories about couples staying in the same suite at New York's Plaza Hotel.
 
DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble at the MAC Nov. 22
Ensemble members perform a fall concert at 3 p.m. on the MAC Mainstage.
 
McAninch Arts Center Announces 2009-2010 Season
The MAC's 2009-2010 season includes marquee artists like Jim Brickman, Bruce Hornsby, Paula Poundstone and the Flying Karamazov Brothers.
 
Von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet Presents 'The Nutcracker' Dec. 18 to 20 at the MAC
Von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet and New Philharmonic Music Director and Conductor Kirk Muspratt once again team for their annual presentation of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic.
 
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Jazz, Percussion and Guitar Ensembles Perform at the MAC in December
The student groups perform the first week of December at the McAninch Arts Center.
 
Sara Hickman Performs at the MAC Nov. 27 and 28
The singer, songwriiter performs two evening shows and a morning family show.
 
The Lettermen Christmas at the MAC Dec. 11
The three-part vocal group brings their holiday-inspired show to the MAC Mainstage.
 
C.O.D. Faculty Member Wins ASCAP Award
College of DuPage Choral Activities Director Lee Kesselman recently was named recipient of a 2009-2010 ASCAPLUS Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
 
C.O.D. College Theater Announces 2009-2010 Season
The College Theater program launches an exciting mix of horror, drama and comedy for its 2009-2010 season.
 
'A Celtic Christmas' Benefit at the MAC Dec. 12
Sponsored by the People's Resource Center in partnership with the MAC, the event features songwriter Gavin Coyle.
 
Chamber Orchestra Performs at the MAC Dec. 9
The Dec. 9 concert explores the duality of d minor and D major and features guest soloist Dr. Phillip W. Serna on viola da gamba.
 
Gahlberg Gallery Announces 2009-2010 Exhibitions
Gahlberg Gallery, the 90-by-25 foot glass-enclosed exhibition space in the lobby of the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, will display works of collage, painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and more during the 2009-2010 season.
 
COD Offers New Opera Workshop Course This Spring
The one-credit workshop is designed to teach and develop student solo and ensemble performances.
 
DuPage Community Concert Band at the MAC Dec. 8
The band will present "A Celestial Christmas" on the MAC Mainstage.
 
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