EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE:  There was an error in our Spring 2012 Newsletter.  The WDCB Jazz Salon with Claudia Hommel & Bobby Schiff is scheduled for Thursday, February 9th.   The WDCB Jazz Salon with the Dogan Quintet is sheduled for Thursday, March 8. Please see our event listings below for complete details.

 

Saturday, February 4
Wonders of Winter
10am – 1pm
FREE! Discover the fun of visiting a forest preserve in the winter! Horse-drawn hayrides, ice fishing, geocaching, nature hikes and more!

 

February 4 – March 4
First Folio Theatre presents Unneccesary Farce
Wed/Fri/Sat @ 8pm / Sundays @ 3pm $20-$35
For Tickets call: (630) 986-8067 or www.firstfolio.org
Doors slamming, clothes flying, and bagpipes bleating add to hilarious mayhem in the Chicago premiere of this laugh-out-loud comedy. 18+

 

Thursday, February 9
WDCB Jazz Salon: Jazz Faure Project
Bar open at 7pm, concert starts at 7:30pm
$25 cabaret seating / $20 general seating ($18 for 65+, students, groups over 6)
Singer Claudia Hommel & pianist Bobby Schiff headline the Jazz Fauré Project, an evening of cabaret where French Impressionism meets American Jazz.
A tour of historic Mayslake Hall will be offered at 6:30p.m at an additional $5 p/person.  (630) 206-9566

 

March 8-April 12
Art Journaling Class
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$135 for 6 week session
Registration: (630) 206-9566
This class combines the use of the written word, sketch booking and journaling, forming visual communication, and personal rhythms of true color, clutter and raw emotions. A large variety of mediums will be introduced helping each student find their own creative voice.

Tours/Groups

Tours of Mayslake Hall

One hour Docent guided Restoration in Progress tours are being held
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. / 11 a.m. / 11:30 a.m.

• All year round with the exception of major Holidays and mid-December through mid-January.
• No reservations needed
• Cost $5 per person

Private Group Tours

Private tours of Mayslake Hall are available outside regular tour times for groups of 8 or more.
$5 per person.
To schedule your private tour please call (630) 206-9566

School groups and Scouts

We offer tour programs for schools (Grade 3- 12), Girl scouts and Boy scouts. Although we offer several different programs that are age appropriate, all include several hands-on activities and have a focus on architecture.

Teachers! We are always interested in developing new programs with you, as to best serve you and your students needs.

$5 per person
For more information on the different programs or to book one for your class or scout group please call (630) 206-9567