Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center

150 Moments: Pfeiffer Hall and Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center

North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall and Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center are fine and performing arts gems spanning two centuries.

North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall and Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center are fine and performing arts gems of both the 20th and 21st centuries.

"Figurative Prints" by artist Will Barnet exhibited at North Central

North Central College will host an exhibit featuring paintings, drawings and print works by world-renowned artist Will Barnet Nov. 12 through Jan. 13.

Contact: Ted Slowik, Director of PR and Media Relations, 630-637-5307, tjslowik@noctrl.edu

Oct. 11, 2010—North Central College will host an exhibit featuring paintings, drawings and print works by world-renowned artist Will Barnet Nov. 12 through Jan. 13.

“Will Barnet: Figurative Prints” is free and open to the public in Schoenherr Art Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.

Four Freshmen, Chicago Jazz Orchestra perform together Dec. 4

The Four Freshmen and Chicago Jazz Orchestra will perform together Dec. 4 to create a one-of-a-kind experience at North Central College.

Contact: Ted Slowik, director of PR and media relations, 630-637-5307, tjslowik@noctrl.edu

Oct. 7, 2010—The Four Freshmen and Chicago Jazz Orchestra will perform together Dec. 4 to create a one-of-a-kind experience at North Central College.

Legendary jazz artists Ramsey Lewis Trio perform Nov. 20

Ramsey Lewis Trio to perform Nov. 20 in North Central College’s acoustically stunning Wentz Concert Hall.

Contact: Ted Slowik, Director of PR and Media Relations, 630-637-5307, tjslowik@noctrl.edu

Jazz guitarist Jerry Hahn performs Sept. 24 at North Central College

North Central College presents jazz guitar icon Jerry Hahn in concert Sept. 24 in the acoustically stunning Wentz Concert Hall.

Contact: Ted Slowik, Director of PR and Media Relations, 630-637-5307, tjslowik@noctrl.edu

July 22, 2010—North Central College presents jazz guitar icon Jerry Hahn in concert Sept. 24 in the acoustically stunning Wentz Concert Hall.

Master jazz bassist Charlie Haden performs 0ct. 2

Charlie Haden expands jazz into a wide scope of genres when he performs Oct. 2 at North Central College.

Contact: Nancy Dunker, associate director of public relations, 630-637-5306

Aug. 4, 2010--Widely considered to be among the greatest-ever jazz bassists, Charlie Haden expands jazz into a wide scope of genres when he performs Oct. 2 at North Central College.

Exhibit features renowned family collection of American self-taught art

One of the nation’s foremost collections of 20th century American self-taught art will be displayed this fall North Central College.

Contact: Ted Slowik, Director of PR and Media Relations, 630-637-5307, tjslowik@noctrl.edu

Aug. 25, 2010—One of the nation’s foremost collections of 20th century American self-taught art will be displayed this fall North Central College.

“Say Rah! Chicago Self-Taught Art from the Arient Family Collection” is free and open to the public from Oct. 1 through Nov. 7 in Schoenherr Art Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.

Moscow State Symphony Orchestra performs Nov. 6 at North Central

The Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, one of the world’s foremost interpreters of classic Russian composers, will perform Nov. 6 at North Central College.

Contact: Ted Slowik, Director of PR and Media Relations, 630-637-5307, tjslowik@noctrl.edu

Sept. 9, 2010—The Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, one of the world’s foremost interpreters of classic Russian composers, will perform Nov. 6 at North Central College.

A Day to Remember

October 18, 2008, was a day of historical significance for North Central College, as faculty, trustees, donors, alumni, student performers and community guests witnessed the official dedication of the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center. The formal procession was accompanied by “Joyful Noise,” original music for the occasion composed by Stephen Sturk ’72.