ILLINOIS POET LAUREATE TO ATTEND ECC EVENTS
Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte will kick off the Elgin Community College Spring Reading Series with an afternoon workshop and an evening reading on Thursday, Feb. 26.
Both are free and open to the public. The workshop will be held from 2 to 3:15 p.m. in Building C, Room 120, according to a news release. The evening lecture, “Poetry from the Trenches: How a lifetime of work can shape a poet,” will begin at 6 p.m. in Building B, Room 181.
Turcotte is the author of several books, including “The Feathered Heart and Exploding Chippewas.” His work has appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies, including the first “Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry.” His poem, “Dear New Blood,” was recently featured on the poetry podcast, “Poetry Unbound.”
Turcotte lives in Chicago and is a senior lecturer and distinguished writer-in-residence at DePaul University.
For more information and to register, go to elgin.edu/academics/writers-center.
ESO BAROQUE CONCERT TO FEATURE HARPSICHORD
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present a baroque ensemble concert featuring the unique sounds of the harpsichord at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Journey of Hope Church, 37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin.
Guest keyboardist Maryse Carlin will perform on a harpsichord that was hand-made in 1991 by Rod Regier, according to a news release. The history of the instrument dates back to the 13th century and predates the piano.
The performance will feature works from Handel, Scarlatti, Bach, Vivaldi and Geminiani.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and are available at www.ElginSymphony.org or by calling the ESO box office at 847-888-4000 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
D300 HOLDING PUBLIC WORKSHOP AT DUNDEE-CROWN
Community School District 300 is holding a “Together for Tomorrow” community workshop for parents, guardians and community members from 6 to 8 p.m Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Dundee-Crown High School, 1500 Kings Road, Carpenterville.
The topic to be discussed is how school buildings impact student success, according to the district website. Attendees will learn about building challenges, take part in interactive activities and provide feedback to the district.
Registration is not required but is helpful for planning purposes, officials said.
For more information and to register, go to www.d300.org/about/master-facility-plan/togetherfortomorrow/communityworkshops.
‘UNSUNG BROADWAY’ BEING STAGED AT ARTS CENTER
Elgin Community College Musical Theatre is presenting “Unsung Broadway” at the ECC Arts Center’s SecondSpace Theatre, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Co-directed by Marc Beth and Douglas Orlyk, this original, cabaret-style musical revue celebrates music described as lesser-known songs from Broadway shows, overlooked masterpieces and iconic musical cult classics, according to a news release. A four-piece band will accompany the singers.
“The mission was to feature songs not everyone knows. So it’s been great to see students discovering brand new repertoire,” Beth said in the release.
Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays this weekend and Feb. 27-March 1. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, and free for ECC students.
To purchase tickets, go to elgin.edu/calendar/art-center-events/unsung-broadway.php, call 847-622-0300 or visit the Arts Center box office.
