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Regular Season Shows / Performing Arts for Youth and Seniors
Indian Valley Theatre / Music Teachers Consortium Recitals
Evenings of Bluegrass / Society for Preservation of Old Time Music
Gospel Music / Irish Music Celebration

Date
Time
Artist Type of Performance Ticket Prices
07/25/09 E-MAIL - sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com
09/27/09
7:00 p.m.
CHICAGO VOICE EXCHANGE - "Absouletly acapella" Quartet featuring 150 years of great music as the Sandwich Sesquicentennial celebration draws to a close. From low brow to high- their insouciance and self deprecating humor leaves a trail of smiles and broke A Capella Quartet $18.00 $15/65+ $12 students
10/24/09
7:30 p.m.
LIFE IS BETTER ON THE BAYOU STARRING MOJO AND THE BAYOU GYPSIES. All Original Red Hot Mojo music from the Louisiana Bayous, "where the alligators got soul and the good times roll?" The songs you'll hear are all Mojo originals, from the shuffle "Louisiana Cajun/Creole/Zydeco $20.00/$18 65+/$15/Students
11/14/09
8 p.m.
CORKY SIEGEL AND RANDY SABIEN One of the world's great blues harmonica masters joins a celebrated jazz improvisational oriented violinist for a swinging sound that will have you bobbing your head, tapping your toes, and dancing right out of your chairs! Blues harmonica and improv violin $22.50/$20 65+/$18 Students
11/28/09
7 p.m.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL - PART 1 AND PART 2 FEATURING GREATWORKS THEATRE COMPANY AND HEADCHEESE/FATBOSS PRODUCTIONS A Christmas Carol (Part 1) is adapted by Matt O'Brien from the novel by Charles Dickens. A post-modern romp where Dickens meets disco, hoop skir Comic Musical Family Theatre $18.00/$15-65+/$12 students
01/09/10
8:00 p.m.
BANJO BUDDIES. This high energy Dixieland show band which has performed throughout the country with its special style of Dixieland entertainment for over three decades returns to the Opera House (and each year to the Sandwich Fair). Dixieland Show Band $18/$15 -65+/$12 Students
01/16/10
8 p.m.
DOUG CHURCH - THE VOICE OF ELVIS Elvis favorites featuring worldwide Elvis Impersonators Contest winner, Doug Church in 1970's jumpsuits. Doug can also duplicate 70 different voice personalities with perfection. Elvis Impersonator All Seats $20/each
01/31/10
7:00 p.m.
MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE WITH TALK OF THE TOWN BIG BAND. A pair of swing dancers join the Talk of the Town Big Band for an evening of 30's and 40's dance band favorites including cha-cha, rumba, tango, waltz and Dixieland music. 20's - 30's Big Band $18/$15- 65+/$12/Students
02/13/10
8:00 p.m.
WEST TOWNS CHORUS has thrilled and entertained audiences throughout Chicagoland since 1948. The chorus, a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and a former international champion, is considered to be one of the top men's choruses in the country. Barbershop/Glee Club Variety $18/$15-65+/$12 Students
02/20/10
8 p.m.
ALASKA STRING BAND A lively collection of bluegrass, oldtime, gospel, swing, blues, Celtic and original music performed by members of a single family on guitar, twin fiddles, bass, mandolin, ukelele, percussion and vocals. Also featured are beautiful String Band with Vocals $18.00/$15-65+/$12-Students
02/28/10
8 p.m.
The 45's(aka NONE TOO SOON) are Chicagoland's 60's and 70's cover band with an extensive song list including music from the Beach Boys, Buckinghams, Guess Who, Jimmy Buffett, Roy Orbison, the Beatles, the Doors, The Turtles, and others. The 45's strive to 70's - 90's Rock & Roll Band All seats $20/each
03/13/10
8:00 p.m.
FLANAGAN'S WAKE. Mouners (audience members) join the village of the beautiful fictional village of Grapplin, County Sligo, Ireland, as they tell tales, sing songs and mourn the passing of one of their own, Flanagan. Share tales of your own experiences wit Interactive Theatre Comedy $22.50/20-65+/$18-Students
03/27/10
8:00 p.m.
TY STONE AND JUST SOUL plays a seemingly limitless natural resource of Motown, Funk, R & B, Soul, and Disco. The band will take you on a nostalgic journey to the Motown sounds of the 60's, the big horn sound of the 70's, the Disco era of the 80's and some HIGH ENERGY FUNK BAND ALL SEATS $20/each
04/10/10
8 P.M.
04/10/10
8 P.M.
RHYTHM IN SHOES presents "Shoefly". You'll hear fine singing, country duets, trios, and quartets, see great dancing - precision clogging and traditional flat-footing accompanied with style and grace on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass. American Music and Dance $20/$18 65+/$15 Students
05/15/10
8 p.m.
BOOGIE WOOGIE KID is one of Detroit's finest Blues and Boogie-Woogie pianists. The only pupil of the legendary Bob Seeley, Matthew is part of a legacy that traces back to the earliest roots of these uniquely American art-forms. Boogie Woogie Piano $20.00/$18 65+/$15/Students
06/05/10
8 p.m.
THE RAT PACK REPRISE consists of Joe Scalissi as Dean Martin, Jack D'Amico as Frank Sinatra, and Nicholas Brooks as Sammy Davis Jr. They remind us of the days when swing was the thing, broads were a ring a ding ding, and nothing compared to the Copa Room RAT PACK IMPERSONATORS ALL SEATS $20/each

Performing Arts for Youth and Seniors
ADULTS, SENIOR CITIZENS AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE SHOWS AT $3/SEAT.
ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE
KIPLING'S JUST SO STORIES - Histories for Kids, Inc.K-8TH How The Camel Got His Hump, How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, How the Armadillo Happened and other animal how's. K-8th Grade Program Notes provided. Tues., October 13, 2009
50 STATES IN 50 MINUTES - Great Works Theatre Co. 3RD - 8TH This fast, funny and furious show is designed to have a good time with our own national story, putting an irreverent and entertaining spin on America's past while still dropping a few intriguing Tuesday, October 20, 2009
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR David Rudolph K-5th Grade GREAT SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Dave will entertain goblins of all ages with his ghost-definitely, not very scary definitely - fun songs and stories to raise the hair on your funny bone. See the Ghou Thursday, October 29, 2009
HEARTLAND - ILLINOIS HISTORY David H.B. Drake K-8th A slide and story Illinois history program with songs of trains, rivers, the prairies, and the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Carl Sandburg. From IL Native Americans & explorers,immigrants to farmers Tuesday, November 10, 2009
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Theatrebam K-8th Grade Musical based on educational TV cartoon series. The story of a nervous young school teacher on his first day of class who turns on the TV to relax and three characters come out of his imagination.NOTE DATE Tuesday, November 24, 2009
FORCES AND MOTION (with Kathleen/"Women in History" Mobile ED Productions 3rd - 8th Grade A science program introduces students to the world of physics and how it effects our everyday lives. Demonstrating kinetic & potential energy, thermodynamics,magn Tuesday, November 17, 2009 No 9 a.m. show
AMAZING FEATS OF COMEDY Michael Rosman Pre-6th Comedy juggler performs stunts on, 3,6,and 9' uni- cycles, Using a wonderfully balanced eclectic mix of original comedy, breathtaking skills, & klutziness. Thursday, November 19, 2009
PETER AND THE WOLF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ QUARTET K-6th Prokofiev's classic tale is played in a smooth jazz style. Musical themes in the story represent the characters in the story - the wolf, the bird, the duck, etc. Tuesday, December 15, 2009
WINNIE THE POOH American Eagle Productions Pre-K-3rd The classic stories of A.A. Milne are brought to life in this enchanting musical. Wednesday, December 16, 2009
JINGLE BELL EXPRESS American Eagle Prod. Pre-K -6th 20 of your favorite holiday songs including The Wassail Song, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Snow, Little Drummer Boy, Jingle Bell Rock, and others. Thursday, December 17, 2009
YES, YOU CAN! by Lloyd Bachrach who although physic- ally challenged has never let anything slow him down. The 5 keys to success help students to succeed and realize their full potential. K-8th NOTE DATE CHANGE 1 p.m. SHOW ONLY Tuesday, January 26, 2010
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING Storyteller, Sue Black 3rd-8th Grade Tuesday, February 2, 2010
THE BROTHERS GRIMM Ouroboros Theatre Co. Pre-K -3rd Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood and The Fisherman and his Wife. The Brothers play all the characters in these stories.Scary endings age appropriate. Tuesday, February 9, 2010
MEETING THE LINCOLNS WITH LINCOLN PRODUCTIONS K-8TH President and Mrs. Lincoln speak about the struggle of the Civil War and their personal lives in Springfield and Washington. Like Mr. Lincoln, Michael Krebs stands 6'4" without his boots. Q&A to follo Tuesday, February 16, 2010
ROALD DAHL'S "The BFG". Adapted for Great Works Theatre Co. K-5th Sophie is snatched from her bed by a Giant, and she fears that he's going to eat her. He carries her far away to giant Country but has no intention of harming her. He is THE BIG FRIENDL Thursday, February 18, 2010
BUBBLE WONDERS! Geoff Adkins Pre-K - 6th Anything is possible! The Science and Art of Bubbles. Watch spellbound as Geoff Adkins creates Bubble Caterpillars,Ice Cream Cones,Snowman,Volcano Bubbles, Dancing Bubbles,he even puts a kid inside a Bubble. Tuesday, March 23rd and Wenesday, March 24, 2010
WOMEN IN HISTORY Sandi Sylver Storyteller, Ventriloquist, and Songstress, Sandi Sylver introduces students to famous women in history. Pre-K - 4th Grade CANCELLED CANCELLED CANDELLED Thursday, March 18, 2010
WHEN IRISH COWS ARE SMILING - THE HILARIOUS MOO-MORIAL TRIBUTE TO O'LEARY'S COW.John Zaley 3-8th Gr. CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED Added 2nd Day for Bubble Wonders on this date Chicago History. Lots of cow jokes and puns, some Irish-sing-a- March 24, 2010
ACRO-CATS/ROCK CATS Amazing Animals by Samantha ALL AGES Trained domestic cat show!They ride skateboards, ring bells, roll barrels, walk the high wire, climb ropes and run an agility course. The Rock Cats, Tuna, Pinky, Dakota, Waldo, Nue & Murphy will se Thursday, April 8, 2010
IMATHINATION Mobile ED Productions Encourages kids to think outside the box and to use their "Imathination" to envision all the ways in which math affects their lives every day. They will explore finance and savings, bake a giant 3 tiered cake, Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE AT 9:00 AND 10:30 A.M. AND 1 P.M. ADULTS, SENIOR CITIZENS AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS. PLEASE PHONE FOR SEAT AVAILABILITY. 815-786-2555
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Do-It-Yourself MESSIAH

The Sandwich Do-It-Yourself Messiah will be held at the Opera House on Tuesday, December 15th at 7 p.m.

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Fox Valley YMCA Dance Co.

Fox Valley YMCA Dance Co. presents BROADWAY SANTA SANTA on December 19 at 7 p.m. and Dec.20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $9 each. Phone 815-786-2555 for tickets Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to Noon and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The box office will also be open on December 19th and 20th one hour before performances.

Indian Valley Community Band

FRANKLIN MALL HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT Sunday, November 29, 2009 2 p.m. General Admission - Donation

Indian Valley Community Band, under the direction of Mr. Paul Rossok, will present its 23rd Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, November 29th, 2009, at the Sandwich Opera House at 2:00 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food or cash will be accepted for the Annual Franklin Mall Project. General seating. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

The Annual Spring Benefit Concert will be presented on Saturday, April 25, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.

Indian Valley Theatre

THE CHRISTMAS TOYSHOP December 4, 5,11,12 at 8 p.m. December 6, 13 at 2 p.m.

Box office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. and one hour before each performance.

Indian Valley Theatre presents The Christmas Toyshop

December 4,5,11,12 at 8:00 p.m. and December 6th and 13th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10, $8 for seniors 65+ and for students.

Indian Valley Theatre Summer Workshops

Music Teachers Consortium Recitals

The Music Teachers' Consortium was formed in 1987 to provide area music students the opportunity to perform on the Opera House stage. Six Sunday afternoon recitals are again scheduled for the coming season. In addition to piano, string and wind instrument students perform. These recitals have become very special events for the young artists, parents and friends. Consortium members are: Joyce Jacobson, Carol Larson, Norma Norling, Elaine Olsen, Jessica Ortega, Wendy Peterson, Sara Stutzman, Linda Thomas, Norma Tucker, and Sandy Wilson. Performances presented by the Opera House are supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sundays at 3 p.m.
Adults $2/Students $1 October 19, 2008br> November 16, 2008
February 8, 2009 March 8, 2009br> April 19, 2009 May 17,2009

NO SHOWS SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

NO SHOWS SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME

ParkBench Society benefit for SHS Renegade Regiment

A concert is being staged by the ParkBench Society to benefit the Sandwich High School "Renegade Regiment." The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, at the restored Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. The concert will be a musical retrospective of the ParkBench Society's history, with guests and surprises from that history. The ParkBench Society have intertwined with groups such as BADD Ronald, the "Jon Conover Band," and the Regiment itself. Guests from some of these are expected to be part of the show. Michael Colle, Ronnie Clemens and Geno Olson are members of the ParkBench Society that's known for its versatility and variety of music. The organizers of the event said the concert's proceeds will be used to buy uniforms and supplies, also reporting that some of the uniforms being used by the award-winning marching band could be nearly 30 years old. The fundraiser will also feature raffles and auctions of items, with proceeds going for the uniforms. Many local merchants and restaurants are participating in the effort. Tickets are available at the Sandwich Opera House Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on November 7th at 6 p.m. Phone 815-786-2555.

Red Horse & Stone Flys Band

Local Sandwich band Redhorse, together with The Stoneflys from Chicago will be performing at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, November 21, at 8 p.m. The show will feature songs from the CD they co-released earlier this year as well as other original music. The upcoming show at the Opera House will be a benefit for The Conservation Foundation (www.the conservationfoundation.org), a local not-for-profit organization which has been very active in land preservation and watershed protection. The Foundation maintains a support base of over 5,000 members and 500 volunteers throughout the region. In recent years they have been very active in Kane and Kendall Counties. Redhorse has been together for over 5 years, performing a wide variety of material including folk, rock, blues, jazz, and many original songs. The band includes songwriter Steve Pescitelli on guitar, mandolin, and vocals; Alan Deaton on harmonica, banjo, vocals and percussion; Audrey Pescatelli on bass and vocals; Bill Fritsch on drums; and vocalish Leigh Kossman. Their sound combines influences from rootsy Americana with flavors of bluegrass, rock, and blues. The Stoneflys are a five-piece progressive-folk-rock band headed by singer-songwriter Frank Veraldi on acoustic guitar. The band also includes Cathy Starr on violin; Jack Burr on bass; Justin Marsch on drums; and Patrick Caputo on lead guitar. Playing at many well known venues throughout Chicago, The Stoneflys have a very unique sound with elements of folk, classical, and jazz, feturing Cathy starr's virtuoso skills on the violin. Tickets for the show are $10 and are available at the Opera House ticket office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and at the door one hour before showtime. General admission - no reserved seating.

Rick Schweihs and Friends Band

Rick Schweihs and Friends appear on the Opera House stage on Friday, November 13th at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13/each. Phone 815-786-2555 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. for tickets. Tickets will also be available at the box office on November 13th at 7:00 p.m.

TBD

TBD

The Giving Tree Band & Great Lake Swimmers

Performing at the Sandwich Opera House on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.GTB is a group of local folksters that have recently received national and international acclaim for their second album, Great Possessions, which was produced entirely with renewable energy and recycled materials. Their sould has been described as progressive old time, and their modern vintage approach is all about doing right by the song. Great Lakes Swimmers hails from Toronto and have long been a word-of-mouth favorite. They are regarded as a national treasure by Canada's public broadcaster, the CBC. Their recent album, Lost Channels, reached #1 on iTunes' Singer/Songwriter Chart. GLS are suddently getting exponentially more attention across North America and Europe, entrancing newcomers to the band with frontman Tony Dekker's unforgettable voice and compelling songwriting. Box office opens at 7:00 p.m.on Tuesday night. Tickets are $15/each and can be reserved by calling 815-786-2555 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. www.the givingtreeband.com www.greatlakeswimmers.com

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