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May 20 Switchfoot concert will be first in North Central College Res/Rec Center

Alternative rock band Switchfoot performs May 20 at North Central College.

A May 20 performance by the alternative rock band Switchfoot will be the first concert in North Central College’s Residence Hall/Recreation Center. The band Bottle of Justus will open.

The Switchfoot performance will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20, in the Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St., Naperville. Tickets are $30; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Watercolorist Tom Lynch showcases dramatized landscapes in North Central exhibit

Artist Tom Lynch strives for a level of excitement and drama in the exhibit “Dramatic Watercolor” April 1 through May 3 at North Central College.

Artist Tom Lynch strives for a level of excitement and intensity in the exhibit “Dramatic Watercolor” April 1 through May 3 at North Central College.

The exhibit is free and open to the public in the College’s Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St. An artist reception will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1. Guests can meet Lynch and complimentary refreshments will be served.

Theatreworks USA brings family-friendly musical “Nate the Great” to North Central April 21

North Central College welcomes Theatreworks USA for two family-friendly performances of “Nate the Great” on April 21.

North Central College welcomes Theatreworks USA on April 21 for two family-friendly performances of “Nate the Great.”

Photographer Art Sussman showcases world travels in North Central College exhibit

Photographer Art Sussman captures the heart of his travels in the exhibit “Looking for West Africa” March 9 through April 29 at North Central College.

The exhibit is free and open to the public in the College’s Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. An artist reception will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 11. Guests can meet Sussman, and complimentary refreshments will be served.

WFMT to broadcast Rachel Barton Pine concert recorded at North Central College

On April 20, WFMT-FM 98.7 will broadcast a concert by violinist Rachel Barton Pine recorded last year in Wentz Concert Hall.

On April 20, 98.7WFMT—Chicago’s classical and fine arts radio station—will broadcast a concert by renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine recorded last year in North Central College’s acoustically stunning Wentz Concert Hall.

The concert will be broadcast at 8 p.m. Friday, April 20 and may be heard on the radio in the Chicago area at WFMT-FM 98.7 or online anywhere at wfmt.com/streaming.

Jazz guitarist John McLean performs March 30 at North Central College

Acclaimed North Central College jazz faculty member John McLean performs March 30 in the Madden Theatre.

Audience members will enjoy an evening of stellar jazz by a member of North Central College’s acclaimed music faculty when guitarist John McLean performs March 30.

“An Evening with Jazz Guitarist John McLean” begins at 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, in Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $15/adults and $12/students and seniors; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Canadian Brass returns to the Wentz for two shows April 14

The world’s foremost touring brass ensemble Canadian Brass returns to North Central College for two performances at 2 and 8 p.m. April 14.

Canadian Brass returns to North Central College April 14 for two performances featuring selections from its new album, “Canadian Brass Takes Flight.”

The quintet will perform two concerts at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $55 and $45; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Artwork of three North Central College students featured in exhibit through March 28

Artwork of three North Central College students is showcased in the “Nuances of Texture” exhibit through March 28.

Feb. 28, 2012—Artwork of three North Central College students is showcased in an exhibit through March 28.

Titled “Nuances of Texture,” the free exhibit will be on display in North Central College’s Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St. The artists will greet visitors during an opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 9. Complimentary refreshments will be served. The exhibit opened Feb. 24.

Jazz pianist Frank Caruso performs April 20 at North Central College

Pianist and acclaimed North Central College jazz faculty member Frank Caruso performs April 20 in the College’s intimate Madden Theatre.

“An Evening with Jazz Pianist Frank Caruso” begins at 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, in Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $15/adults and $12/students and senior citizens; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.

Sophomore art student showcases work during March exhibit

North Central College art student Lauren Wohlrab, a sophomore, displays her drawings and mixed media in an exhibit titled “Eclectic Dreams.”

Artwork by North Central College sophomore Lauren Wohlrab of Naperville is showcased during a March exhibit.

The free exhibit, “Eclectic Dreams,” is on display through March 31 in North Central’s Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Wohlrab greeted visitors during a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 8.