Thursday, May 2 | 7:30p

The Heart of the Groove Guest Artist: Carl Allen, Drummer What do Freddie Hubbard, Christian McBride, Jackie McLean, and Bill Charlap have in common? Renowned drummer Carl Allen was in their bands! Join the DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble and Director Matt Shevitz for a concert featuring compositions by Allen, Benny Golson, Annie Booth, Thad Jones…

Monday, May 6 | 7:30p

A John Williams Celebration! The film scores and compositions of John Williams represent some of the most genuinely shared cultural experiences in our society. Listeners from every generation have connected with his brilliant and evocative writing styles. His music taps into resources of emotions stored deep within ourselves and brings them to the surface. Spanning decades…

Monday, Mar. 11 | 7:30p

Concert highlights include Vongole! by Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa – featuring COD Music Student Morgan Hutchens, baritone saxophone Gemeinhardt Suite by Robert W. Smith – featuring the entire flute section Medley of original Scottish-inspired melodies from Canadian composer Howard Cable Selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway hit The Sound of Music Homage to Hollywood film scores by…

Sunday, May 5 | 7:30p

A Night at the Opera Patrick O’Shea, Director William Buhr, Accompanist Guest Artists Desirée Hassler, soprano Karen Archbold, mezzo-soprano John Concepcion, tenor Michael Cavalieri, baritone Join the DuPage Chorale and four wonderful vocal soloists for an evening of your favorite opera choruses and arias! The program features selections from Purcell to Puccini, including Verdi’s beloved…

Thursday, May 9 | 7:30p

The College of DuPage Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Patrick O’Shea, will present their Spring Concert featuring a wide range of musical periods and styles, from Franz Joseph Haydn to Keith Hampton – a mix of Classical, Gospel, popular and experimental genres. Of particular note is the premiere of “Hymn to…

Wednesday, May 8 | 7:30p

Chamber Orchestra is a mixed group of instrumentalists consisting of student and community members and is open to all from high school to adult ages. The ensemble performs both traditional literature for small orchestra/chamber music from the 1600s through the 20th century as well as less traditional chamber orchestra styles such as jazz, contemporary classical,…

Friday, Nov. 10 | 7:30p

Dance faculty Jessica Kondrath, Guillermo Leyva, and Kristina Saldarelli Student choreographers Spencer Fenner, Grace Gagliano, Aliese Psaras, and Sonya Vallejo Guest artists Ballet Folklorico, Project Bround Dance, Stephanie Miracle, and Sarita Smith Childs/Smith Childs Dance Join us for Catalyst Fall Dance Concert featuring choreography and performances by College of DuPage students and faculty, and guests…

Friday, Oct. 20 | 9:45 & 11:30a

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics. Flippy is overjoyed that his kids learn to unleash their creativity, but the frogs’ bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics off the rails, and Flippy flips out. Can creativity save the day?…

Thursday, Oct. 12, 7:30p &
Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:30p

SOLD OUT Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE – With Adam Ben-David on Piano “Mandy Patinkin is in the business of showstopping!” The New Yorker Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was a Tony-winning Broadway legend. See the acclaimed actor, singer and storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. This powerful…

Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7p

Nationally recognized speaker Elizabeth Smart shares her personal story of perseverance as a child-abduction survivor facing unimaginable adversity. She also discusses the importance of having hope in even the most difficult situation and the process of recovery. After the presentation, a Q&A follows and Elizabeth will sign copies of her latest book, “Where There’s Hope.” …