Best Bets - November 5
‘Twelve Angry Jurors’
ABOUT: Batavia High School will present an updated version of the classic play, “Twelve Angry Men,” The play will be directed by Josh Casburn and feature two casts.
WHEN: The cast for the shows today and Saturday will be different from the cast on Friday and Sunday. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE: Batavia High School, 1200 W. Wilson St., Batavia
COST: $6; reserved seating recommended
INFORMATION: Reserved can be obtained by visiting www.bataviastage.org or by calling Casburn and the Ticket Hotline at 630-937-8999, ext. 7949.
‘The Lion in Winter’
ABOUT: Presented by Albright Theatre Company. King Henry II struggles with his estranged wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, over which one of their three sons will inherit the English throne. This cunning tale of manipulation and murderous plots is rife with humor.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 21.
WHERE: Albright Theatre Company, 100 N. Island Ave. (3rd floor of the Batavia Government building), Batavia.
COST: $10 to $13; donate a gently used winter coat to receive a $1.00 each ticket.
INFORMATION:630-406-8838 or www.albrighttheatre.com
‘Red, White & You!’
ABOUT: The annual fundraiser for Elgin Children’s Chorus, will feature wine tasting and gourmet appetizers. The silent auction will offer original art work, Thomas toys, tickets to performances, a Tastefully Simple basket and more.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Red Bar Winery and Bistro, 74 S. Grove, Elgin
TICKET INFORMATION: 847-931-7464
U.S. Open Brass Band Championships
ABOUT: British style brass bands comprised of 30 adults per band from North America and the U.K. perform 25-minute concerts in an entertainment contest unique to North America.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Rd., St. Charles
INFORMATION: 262-510-1139
Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre
ABOUT: Fast-paced, energetic, universally engaging and theatrically clever, Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co. has won the praise and affection of audiences worldwide. The show will include a free science demo by Mr. Freeze at 6 p.m.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia.
COST: $26; $13 for ages 18 and under
INFORMATION: 630-840-2787
Provena Geneva Care Center’s Fall Fun Fest
ABOUT: Proceeds will be used to benefit patients and the center ministry. Wheel chairs, interactive games and off-site activities have been financed by prior fun fests. The live auction will include a week-long stay on Nantucket Island. Nicholas Odman and disc jockey Bob Kerns will provide entertainment.
WHEN: Saturday; doors open at 4:30 p.m.; an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner will be served from 5 to 9 p.m.; a silent auction of hundreds of items will be from 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Riverview Banquets, 1117 N. Washington Ave., (Route 25), Batavia
COST: $25 in advance and $30 at the door
INFORMATION: Jim Gehring at 630-208-9453 or Pat O’Connor at 630-232-0263
USO party
ABOUT: The event will mark the closing of Geneva History Center’s “Faces of War” exhibit. A disc jockey will spin Big Band music of the 1940s, refreshments will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Guests are encouraged to wear 1940s garb. Space is limited.
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: American Legion Hall, 22 S. Second St., Geneva
COST: Tickets are $15 for Geneva History Center members and $20 for nonmembers. Guests dressed as military uniform will save $5.
INFORMATION: For reservations, call Geneva History Center at 630-232-4951.
‘A Night to Paws’
ABOUT: A benefit for Anderson Animal Shelter will feature a live and silent auction followed by dinner, entertainment and dancing.
WHEN: 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Q Center, 1405 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles
COST: $125
INFORMATION: Lisa Maggio at 847-697-2880, ext. 25
The Guess Who
ABOUT: The Guess Who’s powerful hits topped the charts throughout the 1960s-70s with hit singles such as “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “No Time,” “No Sugar Tonight,” and many more.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles
COST: $49 to $89
INFORMATION: 630-587-8400 or www.oshows.com
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