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Music Teachers Consortium Recitals
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Gospel Music /
Irish Music Celebration
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07/25/09
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E-MAIL - sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com |
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09/27/09
7:00 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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20's - 30's Big Band |
$18/$15- 65+/$12/Students |
02/13/10
8:00 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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04/10/10
8 P.M.
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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.
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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.
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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
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ADULTS, SENIOR CITIZENS AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE SHOWS AT $3/SEAT.
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ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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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.
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Tues., October 13, 2009
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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
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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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
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
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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
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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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
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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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
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 No 9 a.m. show
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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.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
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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.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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WINNIE THE POOH American Eagle Productions Pre-K-3rd
The classic stories of A.A. Milne are brought to life in this enchanting musical.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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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.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
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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
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING Storyteller, Sue Black 3rd-8th Grade
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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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.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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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
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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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
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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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.
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Tuesday, March 23rd and Wenesday, March 24, 2010
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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
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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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-
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March 24, 2010
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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
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
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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,
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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E-Mail sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com
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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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CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 815-786-2555
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3 Band Music Extravaganza
TO BE ANNOUNCED For more information phone the Opera House at 815-786-2555 Monday through Friday from 8:30 to Noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.
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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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E-MAIL sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com
sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indian Valley Theatre Summer Workshops
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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
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NO SHOWS SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
NO SHOWS SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TBD
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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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State Bank
of Somonauk
Serving Our Community Since 1900
One Bank . . Two Locations!
Main Bank
128 S. Depot Street
Somonauk, IL 60552
County Line Branch
815/498-2396
COUNTY LINE BRANCH
2 Gletty Road
Sandwich, IL 60548
815/786-9292
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WE SUPPORT THE SANDWICH
OPERA HOUSE FROM THE
GJOVIK/APACHE
Auto Group
Making Good Deals & Good
Friends For Over 30 Years
On 18 Acres with Over 850 Vehicles in Stock
U.S. Route 34, Sandwich, IL
815-786-3333
630-552-3422
Sales Hours: M-F 9am-9pm, Sat.
9am-6pm
Service Hours: M-F 7:30am-6pm Sat. 8am-Noon
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Men,
Women & Children
Mane Styling Coterie
815-786-7557
122 Indian Springs Shopping Ctr.
Sandwich, IL
Stylists: Gloria Vane, Pamela Alosio
Nails * Waxing * HiLights
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The
Yum Yum Shoppe
125 Duvick Ave.
Sandwich, IL 60548
786-9766
Josef & Judy Rud, owners
Great Ice Cream, Sandwiches & More!
Full Service Drive Thru
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Burkhart
Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Road
Sandwich, IL
815-786-2165
Preneed Funeral Planning
Serving the Surrounding
Communities
for Five Generations
Keith & Nan Burkhart (owners)
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Aldon's
Furniture & Woodwork
Gary & Terry Smith, owners
4686 E. 29th Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
Phone/Fax 815/786-7153
E-mail: aldons@prairienet.com
2 Miles South of Rt. 34 on Main St.
"Professionally Crafted Heirlooms
Designed for LIfetimes of Enjoyment."
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Mark
D. Weinhold, DDS, PC
General Dentistry
1 E. County Line Road, Suite A
Sandwich, IL 60548
Ph: 815-786-2185 * Fax: 815-786-7014
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The
Flower
Peddler
101 E. Church St.,
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9446
Brian & Ann Scofield
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Together,
We're Growing Strong!
UNION BANK
Member FDIC
202 Indian Springs Dr.
Sandwich, IL (815) 786-8455
15 W. South St.
Plano, IL (630) 552-8455
Banking * Insurance *
Investments
Internet * www.ubcd.com
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Art's
FOOD MARKET
29 Eddy St. * Sandwich, IL
60548
Bakery, Delicatessen, Salads,
Fresh Seafood, Special Diet,
and Health Foods.
* Best Selection of fine wines and liquors
in the Fox Valley shopping area!
* High
Quality Deli trays for private or
business gatherings
* Cocktail Party Trays
HOURS: 6 am-9 pm * 7 days per Week
786-6211
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Great
Food at a Great Place!
Rick's
"A unique sports restaurant
tucked
away in quaint downtown Sandwich."
* Juicy Steaks * Fantastic Burgers
* Pasta Dinners * Daily Specials
M-Thu 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Sunday 3pm-9pm (Apr-Oct)
3pm-8pm (Nov-Mar)
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Turner
Funeral Home and Crematory
We care when you need it the most.
815-498-2363
Somonauk * Earlville
Leland * Plano
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WAL*MART
ALWAYS LOW PRICES. ALWAYS
WAL-MART
Always
6800 U.S. Route 34 * Plano, IL 60545
815-552-1580
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McCaslin
Banking
The Finest in Pastries *
Baked Goods
Cakes & Donuts * Sugar Free Baked Goods
98 E. Church St. Sandwich
815-786-2614 * 815-786-9014
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