ECC HOLDS WORLD PREMIERE OF ‘ATTAR’ PRODUCTION
Elgin Community College Arts Center will host the world premiere of “Seven Realms of Attar,” a multidisciplinary stage production by musical act Niyaz, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in the Blizzard Theatre, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive.
The performance, being done in collaboration with Theron Pray and Jody Sperling, will fuse live music, poetry, dance and stagecraft that incorporates animation and 3D projection mapping, according to a news release.
As the heart of “Seven Realms of Attar” is “the reclamation and celebration of Iranian heritage, presenting Iranian and regional artistic traditions not as relics of the past, but as a response to today’s global unrest and deepening division, unfolding as both a spiritual odyssey and a powerful affirmation of humanity’s shared longing for unity and freedom,” the release said.
Tickets are $35 for the general public and $12 for children 12 and younger. They can be purchased by calling 847-622-0300, going to the Arts Center box office or going online at eccartscenter.org/tickets/eventdetails.aspx#event-26CSSR.
OPEN HOUSE ON MCLEAN/SPARTAN DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS
The city of Elgin will host an open house on proposed improvements to the intersection of McLean Boulevard and Spartan Drive/Sports Way from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Centre of Elgin at 100 Symphony Way.
Part of the project’s Phase I study, the event will give residents, businesses and stakeholders a chance to review plans and provide feedback, according to the city’s website.
Planned improvements include construction of a dedicated southbound right-turn lane, pavement resurfacing, sidewalk and ADA upgrades with accessible pedestrian signals, drainage enhancements, high-visibility crosswalks, traffic signal relocation, LED-illuminated street name signs, signal backplates ,and a lighting evaluation.
Information about the anticipated schedule and traffic maintenance during construction will also be available. Representatives from the city and WBK Engineering will be available to answer questions and receive comments. Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or by Thursday, April 2.
For more information, call Public Services Director Mike Pubentz at 847-931-5968 or email mike.pubentz@elginil.gov.
‘PALLET TO PALATE’ BENEFITS FOOD FOR GREATER ELGIN
Food for Greater Elgin will host its annual “Pallet to Palate” fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in the Heritage Ballroom at The Edward Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin.
Attendees will sample bites prepared by local chefs from restaurants that include El Patio and La Cosecha in Elgin; Stewart’s Cheesecake of Bloomingdale; Duke’s Blues N BBQ and Eastside Café, Coffee and Wine Bar, both in East Dundee; and Le Cochon Bistro of Geneva, a news release said.
All proceeds will benefit Food for Greater Elgin. Tickets start at $75 and can be purchased at www.foodforgreaterelgin.org/pallet-to-palate.
