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Jazz saxophonist Mitch Paliga performs March 9 at North Central College

Acclaimed North Central College jazz faculty member Mitch Paliga performs March 9 in the Madden Theatre.

Saxophonist and acclaimed North Central College jazz faculty member Mitch Paliga performs March 9 in the College’s intimate Madden Theatre.

“An Evening with Jazz Saxophonist Mitch Paliga” begins at 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, in Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $15/adults and $12/seniors; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Air Supply delivers timeless harmonious hits March 31 at North Central College

Still inspiring waves of romantic frenzy across the globe, Air Supply performs a night of soft rock March 31 at North Central College.

Air Supply—a group that continues to inspire waves of romantic frenzy across the globe—performs a night of soft rock March 31 at North Central College.

The performance begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, in Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $50, $40 and $25; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Organic Theater Company stages ‘Bartleby the Scrivener’ March 22-25 at North Central

Chicago’s Organic Theater Company brings Herman Melville’s classic novella “Bartleby the Scrivener” to North Central College stage.

Chicago’s Organic Theater Company presents five performances of Herman Melville’s classic tale “Bartleby the Scrivener” March 22-25 at North Central College.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 22, 23 and 24 and at 2 p.m. March 24 and 25 in the College’s theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Tickets are $30/adults and $20/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Steven Brinberg performs Barbra Streisand classics March 25 at North Central College

Experience Barbra Streisand like never before when Steven Brinberg performs his acclaimed tribute “Simply Barbra” at North Central College March 25.

Barbra Streisand fans experience her music like never before when Steven Brinberg performs his acclaimed tribute “Simply Barbra” March 25 at North Central College.

The cabaret-style performance of “Simply Barbra” begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 25, in the College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $30 and $25; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Guest artist directs North Central College students in ‘The Crucible’ Feb. 16-19

Savanna Richardson ’14, Bethany Schick ’14, Olivia Crary ’15, Allie Plansky ’15

Guest director Jason Gerace stages four performances of American drama “The Crucible” at North Central College.

Guest artist Jason Gerace directs North Central College students in four performances of the American drama “The Crucible” Feb. 16-19.

Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 in North Central College’s theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St. Tickets are $10/adults and $8/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Celebrate the ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ with North Central College

North Central College students direct and perform the musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” March 1-4.

Students will direct and perform the popular musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” March 1-4 at North Central College.

The musical will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 1, 2 and 3 and at 2 p.m. March 4 in North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Soulful program highlights Black History Month

North Central College features “Deep River: A Spiritual Journey”—a live musical and narrative program about African slaves before the Civil War—on Feb. 23.

On Feb. 23 during Black History Month, North Central College will feature “Deep River: A Spiritual Journey,” a live musical presentation and original narrative about African slaves who lived along the Great River before the Civil War.

The free program will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in North Central’s Koten Chapel at Kiekhofer Hall, 329 E. School St., Naperville.

Self-Employment in the Arts Conference Feb. 24-25 helps careers of aspiring artists

Participants will learn how to run their own businesses as artists Feb. 24-25 during North Central College's Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) Conference.

College and high school students, educators and adults who aspire to be self-employed artists will gain valuable information about running their own businesses as artists Feb. 24-25, 2012 when North Central College hosts the 12th annual Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) Conference.

Experience Spanish culture during annual Flamenco Festival

Chiara Mangiameli, featured flamenco artist at festival

During February, North Central College hosts its annual Flamenco Festival, featuring rhythmic music, dance, films and photography from Spanish culture.

During the month of February, North Central College will host the fifth annual Flamenco Festival that showcases the emotive, rhythmic music and dance from Spanish culture. Several events are planned—including dance classes, films, a lecture and photography exhibit. All are open to the public and most are free.

The Flamenco Festival presents the following events:

North Central College ensembles ‘Explore the Sound’ Feb. 24

North Central College invites listeners to hear several of the College’s choral and instrumental ensembles in “Explore the Sound IV: Untraveled Worlds.”

North Central College presents “Explore the Sound IV: Untraveled Worlds” in identical Feb. 22 and 24 concerts that invite listeners to hear several of the College’s choral and instrumental ensembles and discover the stunning acoustics of Wentz Concert Hall.