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North Central College presents “South Pacific” July 27-29, Aug. 3-5

From left, Dennis Ortman, Abe Vences, Liam Burnes, Brian Lynch, Richard Laidman.

North Central College’s Summer Musical Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “South Pacific” July 27-29 and Aug. 3-5.

Six performances will be staged at 7:30 p.m. July 27-28 and Aug. 3-4 and at 2 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 5 in North Central’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.

North Central College celebrates Summer Musical Theatre with three shows

North Central College’s Summer Musical Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with three shows.

The annual productions have been drawing large crowds to Pfeiffer Hall and other venues since 1998, when Fine Arts Director Brian Lynch staged “Brigadoon” in partnership with a local young actors’ group.

“What started out as a fun way to spend the summer has turned into a tradition for numerous families and friends in the area,” Lynch says. “The Summer Musical Theatre program has grown beyond our wildest expectations.

North Central College presents “The Wizard of Oz”

North Central’s Summer Musical Theatre features community actors in the fanciful family favorite “The Wizard of Oz,” June 29-30 and July 1, 6-8.

North Central College’s Summer Musical Theatre presents one of the greatest family musicals of all time, “The Wizard of Oz,” June 29-30 and July 1, 6-8, featuring some 120 actors from the community.

Women’s Chorale tours, sings in Ireland

Some members of the group at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

The North Central College Women’s Chorale travels to Ireland June 12-19 on second tour abroad, along with music faculty and Chorale alumnae.

Some 36 members of the North Central College Women’s Chorale embarked on the ensemble’s second trip abroad, to Ireland, June 12-19. The women traveled to Dublin, Galway, Killarney and Bray and gave performances in historic cathedrals like St. Patrick’s in Dublin and enjoyed seeing the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands and the Ring of Kerry.

Follow the adventures of the Women’s Chorale members and view photos at nccwomenschorale.blogspot.com.

Proceeds from artwork sale to benefit North Central College Riverwalk Gateway project

Hunt Harris image of Machu Picchu in Peru

Proceeds from the sale of artwork currently exhibited at North Central College will directly benefit the College’s Riverwalk Gateway project.

June 7, 2012—Proceeds from the sale of artwork currently exhibited at North Central College will directly benefit the College’s Riverwalk Gateway project.

Visitors may purchase more than 40 different pieces from the exhibit “Images from a Well-Traveled Lens,” on display through June 24 in Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The exhibit showcases the photography of Hunt Harris, a Moline native who has visually documented his travels around the world.

Stars shine for North Central College 2012-2013 Fine and Performing Arts Season

North Central College’s 2012-2013 Fine and Performing Arts Season offers such big-name entertainers as Dionne Warwick, Five for Fighting and Branford Marsalis.

June 5, 2012—North Central College’s 2012-2013 Fine and Performing Arts Season sponsored by Navistar offers a variety of big-name entertainers.

Dionne Warwick, The Oak Ridge Boys, Bernadette Peters, Branford Marsalis, Sara Evans, Five for Fighting and Celtic Woman are among the highlights of the upcoming season. Tickets for individual performances are on sale beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, by calling the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or by visiting northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

North Central College hosts top artists in “Hot Jazz-6 Cool Nites” concert series July 21-27

Jazz vocalists Janice Borla, Jay Clayton and Suzanne Pittson headline “Hot Jazz-6 Cool Nites” at North Central College.

Jazz vocalists and recording artists Janice Borla, Jay Clayton and Suzanne Pittson headline the annual Hot Jazz-6 Cool Nites concert series July 21-27 at North Central College.

Harlem Quartet joins Chicago Sinfonietta for June 16 performance at North Central College

The Harlem Quartet joins the Chicago Sinfonietta in its season closer “Passion. Tragedy. Love” June 16 at North Central College.

The Harlem Quartet joins the Chicago Sinfonietta for a June 16 performance at North Central College.

The performance, “Passion. Tragedy. Love,” begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 16, in the College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $45 and $35; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Architectural group honors North Central’s Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center

North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center has received an award from the Illinois chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

May 17, 2012—North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center has received the top design award in its category from the Illinois chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

The facility was recognized with the AIA’s 2012 Mies van der Rohe Award in the category for innovative design. More than 140 entries in six service categories and 13 design categories were judged by architects. The 2012 AIA awards were announced April 13 in Springfield.

Senior Art Show showcases artwork by 11 seniors

Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture by North Central College students are featured in the 2012 Senior Art Show, May 10-June 12, in two gallery locations.

Artwork by 11 North Central College students is featured in the annual Senior Art Show.

The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display May 10 through June 12 in two locations at the College’s Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery, 31 S. Ellsworth St., and the Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St. The senior artists will greet visitors during a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, in both galleries; complimentary refreshments will be served.

The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, ceramics and sculpture. Exhibitors are: