The Artisan Fair will showcase 75 high-quality local talent vendors. There are 22 new exhibitors, along with favorite sellers from past fairs.

For one cast member, Jocelyn Doden, The Sound of Music is extra special.

This is not Pearl’s first time taking the stage.

Richard Chay, Sun City Concert Band President said, “If you liked Rock the Ages last year, you’ll love it this year because we’ve added popular songs with vocals, like ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ and ‘Proud Mary.’”

His love of music began in his childhood.

Taylor said, “I was born into music. My father had a record collection. My mother played the organ. As a toddler, I would watch her work her magic playing the keyboard and pedals. And my grandfather had a huge stereo system and I would sit on his lap and listen to his favorites like Perry Como.”

Richard Christie said, “We had just closed on a home in Sun City and here she was asking me to teach classes in our new community.”

Pat McKay, a player on the Adjusters softball team, said, “While we were playing the game on the field, our wives were talking and during their conversations, they found something that they all had in common. Their husbands all played an instrument and were in a band when they were younger. They encouraged us to get together.”

That’s how Sun City residents John Toth, Dave O’Neil, and Pat McKay got together in the basement of the drummer (because it’s difficult to move those drums) to play some tunes once a week.

What brought her to Sun City?

Caliendo said, “I got to know the members working with them last October to prepare for them for the holiday concert. I was asked to be the director here this year and I started in March.”

Nancy Kutska, General Manager of the Strutters said, “The Sun City Strutters started offering tap with Jackie Cesarone in 2003. The group added ballet in 2004 with Mary Wyatt and jazz in 2007 with Valarie Stroud.”

Richard Chay, Concert Band Charter Club President said, “The Sun City Concert Band will perform, ‘Under the Big Top’ in May. There are two shows: Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, at 1 p.m. in Drendel Ballroom.”

Josh, or Aljosha Konstanty, is known professionally as AK. Josh is a music composer and songwriter and has previous successes. He primarily releases his music independently, without a label.

This has led to multiple successes.

Schnake takes pleasure in not only creating art herself but encouraging others to express themselves. She has an extensive background in art education.

Schnake said, “Creating art relieves stress, encourages creative thinking, and imparts mental health benefits. Art helps people express experiences that are too difficult to put into words.”

“Soon, the faces of all the other people, they turn toward mine and they smile,” says Elwood. “And they’re saying, ‘We don’t know your name, mister, but you’re a very nice fella.’”

Sun City resident Cathy Kwon has the answers in her book “Cinderella the Next Chapter.”

More than 70 resident singers and musicians of Sun City Huntley will join together to produce some truly great choral music. This group has been a part of the entertainment activities of the Sun City community for more than 22 years.

Romero said, “I woke up one morning and had a dream of capturing the music influence that came from our state Illinois. I wanted to showcase the creative spirit of Illinois.”

Richard said, “I started playing the accordion. In the fourth grade, I started playing the organ, and in fifth grade, I joined the band. In high school, I was the lead percussionist. I played all percussions. I sang in the choir. I have perfect pitch.”

Franzen, based in Hanover Park, prides himself on being a versatile artist — he is an illustrator who also paints and works in metal, wood, and glass.

Three years ago, he discovered another medium for his art: pumpkins.

Linda Davis said, “We are happy that after a year and a half, all of our lead performers came back. We did have to find actors for the part of Chip. We have two grandchildren of the cast performing on alternate nights in that part. This group is a family, we have to work together, attend the rehearsals. There are so many parts and challenges to this play, but we have fun also.”