If you have young children, head over to the Elmhurst Art Museum on Saturday, March 14, for Family Day Workshop: Puppets. Inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, Could Be Architecture: McCormick AfterParti, this workshop encourages kids to explore storytelling and character design by creating their own puppets. At McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, we’re continually impressed by the many…
If you’re up for a movie that’s entertaining and educational, visit Elmhurst College’s Schaible Science Center for a free screening of Seasons of Change on Henry’s Farm on March 8. Presented by Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition, this documentary describes the way good food is brought to our table. It demonstrates how resilience, biodiversity and adaptability are…
There’s still time to get tickets and make plans to attend the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival. The festival, which takes place at Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, begins on Thursday, Feb. 20 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 23. The Elmhurst College Jazz Festival is held annually and showcases some of America’s best college jazz ensembles. Each college…
Alpine Creek Dental of Elmhurst invites you to attend a free showing of Sonic the Hedgehog on Monday, Feb. 17, at the York Theatre in Elmhurst. Parents and children will enjoy this family-friendly movie, which is presented on President’s Day. The film starts at 10 a.m. and ends at noon. Sign up at www.alpinecreekdental.com. All…
If you have kids, plan to attend the Be Internet Awesome workshop on February 11 at the Elmhurst Public Library. Hosted by the YMCA of Metro Chicago to celebrate Safer Internet Day, this event is designed to teach parents the best ways to keep their kids safe online. Be Internet Awesome was created in response…
There are two upcoming classes for children at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art on Feb. 8, 2020: Start Your Rockin’ Collection! and Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids. These are great classes that combine education with fun. At McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, we believe it’s important to expose children to a variety of museums and artistic events. We’re lucky…
Visit the Elmhurst Art Museum’s EAG Gallery in February for Potpourri, an exhibit by the fotoMuses. The 15-woman group of photographers from Chicagoland has put together a show that reflects their different photographic styles and artistic sensibilities. Although the exhibit is somewhat of a potpourri, the different works blend together to form a coherent whole….
Elmhurst Children’s Theatre presents Disney’s Newsies, the Broadway Musical. This turn-of-the 20th-century drama will have four performances, Jan. 24-26, at the Timothy Christian’s School’s auditorium. The cast features actors and actresses in the 8th grade. At McGrath Elmhurst Toyota, we’re sure this will be another impressive performance by this talented local theatre group. We hope you’ll make…
Don’t miss folk musician Dean Milano as he presents Train Songs of America at the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 2-3 p.m. Dean will perform several exciting musical selections of train-themed songs from America’s past, many of which are well-known and a few that are more obscure. Train Songs of…
Set aside the afternoon of Jan. 11, 2020 and enjoy the music of Mozart Magic. This concert is presented by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and takes place at Mayslake Peabody Estate. Conducting the orchestra will be Stephen Alltop, the Orchestra’s Music Director and Conductor. Fans of classical music won’t want to miss this event, and…
