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JULY
Summer Jazz Band Concert
Tuesday, July 28, 8 p.m.
Footlik Theate, Des Plaines campus
Details to come.
For information, call 847-635-1900
AUGUST
Oakton at Arlington
Saturday, August 29, noon
Arlington Park
And they’re off! Enjoy an exciting day at the races and make a valuable contribution to student scholarships and special academic programs. The afternoon includes an elegant luncheon buffet, open bar, and silent auction featuring many unique prizes Proceeds support the Student Scholarship Fund.
Tickets $85
For reservations, call 847.635.1893.
SEPTEMBER
Emerald City Theatre Company
presents
If You Take a Mouse to School
Saturday, September 12, 3 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Based on the popular series that began with If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, this “world
premiere” adaptation follows the hijinks and
hilarity of a young boy who takes a mouse to school. Grab your backpack, meet the bus (don’t forget to finish your homework!), and
get ready for a day of school like no other.
Recommended for all ages.
$7 general admission; $5 children under 12; $4 group rate
For information, call 847-635-1900.
OCTOBER
Music In Person Series: Benjamin Verdery Concert
Sunday, October 4, 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
The Performing Arts at Oakton is honored to present the guitar virtuosity of Benjamin Verdery, chair of the Guitar Department at
Yale University School of Music. Verdery has released more than a dozen acclaimed
classical recordings and performed throughout the world with virtuoso artists including John Williams, Leo Kottke, and David Russell. The New York Times calls Verdery an
“American original.”
Don’t miss Benjamin Verdery’s free
“Master Class,” Saturday, October 3, at 6 p.m.
$5 general admission; $3 students and seniors
For information, call 847-635-1900.
The American Pilot – A Staged Reading
By David Greig
Directed by Charlene Acasili
Saturday, October 10, 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 11, 2 p.m.
Studio One Theater, Des Plaines campus
Hold your breath. Villagers of a small town in
a distant land divided by civil war tell the story of a pilot who crash lands on a nearby hillside. Saved by a farmer, his fate—death or ransom—is held in the hands of a rebel leader.
Experience the dark comic nightmare of a
man who finds himself a symbol of American
foreign policy and military power.
$8 general admission
For information, call 847-635-1900.
Honey Brown Eyes
By Stefanie Zadravec
Directed by Margaret Knapp
Thursdays, October 15 and 22, 8 p.m.
Fridays, October 16 and 23, 8 p.m.
Saturdays, October 17 and 24, 8 p.m.
Sundays, October 18 and 25, 2 p.m.
Studio One Theater, Des Plaines campus
Bosnia 1992: Two soldiers in two different kitchens try to recover a little of what they’ve lost during the war. A Serbian paramilitary
officer faces the consequences of his own
brutality while a Bosnian resistance fighter,
crippled by the limits of his own courage,
seeks refuge with a kindred soul. This
Midwestern premiere explores the disastrous effects of conflict, not just on nations, but on each of us individually.
$10 general admission; $8 students and seniors; $6 groups
For information, call 847-635-1900.
Jazz Lounge
Friday, October 30, 8 p.m.
Performing Arts Center Lobby, Des Plaines campus
Chill out in the Performing Arts Center’s
transformed “Lakeview Lounge.” Enjoy an evening of jazz standards—and a few
surprises—performed by Oakton students under direction of Carey Polacek.
$5 general admission; $3 students and seniors
For information, call 847-635-1900.
NOVEMBER
Brunch and Concert Series: Say It With Music
Sunday, November 1, 1 p.m.
TenHoeve Center, Des Plaines campus
Master vocalist Eileen Berman and special guests return for this ever-popular brunch and concert series. From Mozart to Gershwin, Rachmaninoff to Rodgers and Hart—come
hungry for delicious food and delightful music.
$25, includes brunch buffet. No discounts apply. Reservations required.
For information, call 847-635-1900.
Smash
By Jefferey Hatcher
Directed by Mary Ringstad
Thursdays, November 12 and 19, 8 p.m.
Fridays, November 13 & 20, 8 p.m.
Saturdays, November 14 and 21, 8 p.m.
Sundays, November 15 and 22, 2 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Love and politics don’t mix, but it sure is fun
to try. Twenty minutes after saying, “I do,” a guilt-ridden socialist leaves his new bride
and takes up hiding at an all-girls school,
intent on subverting the bourgeoisie and
living out his wildest bohemian dreams.
Featuring love triangles, mistaken identities, gun play, and Marx, don’t miss this witty
comedy based on a novel by George
Bernard Shaw.
$12 general admission; $10 students and seniors; $8 group rate
For information, call 847-635-1900.
DECEMBER
Choral Recital
Thursday, December 10, 8 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
The Oakton Community Choir, directed by renowned vocalist Eileen Berman, performs selections from Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, and other popular Broadway
musicals, as well as classics from Schubert, Dvorak, and other composers.
Free admission
For information, call 847-635-1900.
Jazz Invasion
Friday, December 11, 8 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
The legendary Oakton Jazz Band is back under direction of Carey Polacek—and
better than ever! Featuring piano, drum, and saxophone soloists, the group turns out
timeless tunes by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Oliver Nelson, and Horace Silver.
If you dig jazz, you’ll dig Jazz Invasion.
$5 general admission; $3 students and seniors
For information, call 847-635-1900.
Christmas with Rudolf
Saturday, December 12, 3 p.m.
Footlik Theater, Des Plaines campus
Back by popular demand! What better way
to spend the holidays than with popular family entertainer Dave Rudolf? Whether elves
have placed your name on Santa’s “naughty” or “nice” list, Rudolf’s interactive show offers something for everyone, from holly jolly
parodies to traditional songs of the season. Recommended for all ages.
$7 general admission; $5 children under 12; $4 group rate
For information, call 847-635-1900.
Guitar Recital
Sunday, December 13, 2 p.m.
Studio One Theater, Des Plaines campus
Segovia, Reinhardt, Sor—and you! Join
Oakton guitar students and their professor, Thomas Clippert, a graduate of the Yale
University School of Music, for one of the
North Shore’s most unique musical offerings. Arrive early to make sure you get a good seat!
Free admission
For information, call 847-635-1900.
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