Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her […]
Showcase your poetry, stories, art, music, and more at the Side Street Studio Arts community showcase. Led by Aron Ryan, Elgin Poet Laureate. Doors open at 7pmShowcase begins at 7:30pmAnyone is welcome to come and watch for a $5 suggested donation. Each month, we'll celebrate a new theme. Upcoming Themes:Monday, September 9: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthMonday, October 7: Spooktober If you […]
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her […]
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her […]
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her […]
The Elgin Fringe Festival celebrates the performative and visual arts throughout downtown Elgin. The mission of the Elgin Fringe Festival is to encourage bold artistic experimentation and innovation by providing an accessible, affordable experience for both artists and audiences alike. Fringe Festivals focus on performing arts but also include film, visual art, music, and other types of art forms. Performances […]
Unforgettable: Songs & Stories from the Great American Songbook at ECC Arts Center. Featuring the Jodi Beach Trio. Jodi Beach is more than a singer and pianist. She is a storyteller, a theme weaver, a scrapbook of our lives presented in song. Her performances invite audiences on sentimental journeys of melodies and lyrics that will simultaneously leave them smiling while bringing […]
The Elgin Short Film Festival (ESFF) will celebrate its 16th year on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at the Hemmens Cultural Center Main Stage Theatre. This one-of-a-kind festival has become a world-wide competition, with entries from around the globe and prizes going to filmmakers from the US, Canada, Spain, and South Korea. The festival will be a hybrid event with in-person […]
Showcase your poetry, stories, art, music, and more at the Side Street Studio Arts community showcase. Led by Aron Ryan, Elgin Poet Laureate. Doors open at 7pmShowcase begins at 7:30pmAnyone is welcome to come and watch for a $5 suggested donation. Each month, we'll celebrate a new theme. Upcoming Themes:Monday, September 9: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthMonday, October 7: Spooktober If you […]
The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Chung Park, is a full symphony orchestra rich in international artistry and tradition and known for its enthusiastic and passionate performances. Founded in 1906, the 95-member ensemble has been heralded as one of the finest collegiate orchestras in the country and won the 2013 and 2019 American Prizes in Orchestral Performances among colleges […]
The ECC Concert Band, directed by Greg Matushek, thrills audiences with a broad range of music in heart-stirring arrangements. Experience the harmonious blend of winds, brass, and percussion with our vibrant concert band. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey where classical elegance meets contemporary flair. Prices: Adults $12 Seniors and Students $10 ECC students free Wednesdays, Oct. 16, Dec. […]
Joyce Yang Plays Grieg on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 PM, at the Hemmens Cultural Center,45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Program Information COLERIDGE-TAYLOR | Overture to The Song of Hiawatha GRIEG | Piano Concerto DVOŘÁK | Symphony No. 7 Chad Goodman, conductor Joyce Yang, piano Ticket Information Prices: Gold $65 / Red $42 / Green $20 Student […]
