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May 19, 2016

Here comes the Sun-Tones

Barbershop singing is one of the nation’s most popular pastimes, and Sun City is no exception.

Theatre Company of Sun City debuts radio plays

At 11 a.m. on April 3, The Theatre Company of Sun City aired its first radio play on 101.5 FM, Huntley Community Radio. Its new half-hour program is called Vintage Voices. Myron Shellist, the charter club’s president since 2009, knew that members would respond well to the radio opportunity.

Prairie Lodge artwork debuts, features residents

If you haven’t checked out the new artwork in Prairie Lodge, here is some encouragement to do so.

It was a gas!

AARP headlines alert us that reimagining our lives after retirement is definitely possible. We are told by the media to “kick start a new career” or “sustain yourself beyond retirement age.” Dr. Jose Sison, Neighborhood 1, definitely lives by this mantra: “Better late than never” or “Better still, it’s never too late.”

Children, children…

Any and all who attended Catholic school at some point in their life probably have a good story geared up for you, whether it was about a personal experience or something that happened to a friend. A musical heading toward Sun City, however, has taken those stories and transposed them to the stage, providing a “humorous and touching view of growing up in Catholic school.”

Sun City Concert Band continues to give back

When the Sun City Concert Band performs at Huntley High School, they do a lot more than just play music.

Put on a happy face

While the Sun City Strutters might be known for their grand annual performances, the dancers delight audiences in humbler arenas as well. The Sun City Strutters, composed of about 70 members who normally perform two large winter and spring dance events, also take their show on the road.

Dancing With Tony Ocean & His Band At Sun City Huntley

On Thursday, February 11, Tony Ocean and his band will kick off Valentine’s Day a few days early with a Valentine’s Dance at Sun City Huntley.

Old’s Cool prepares to stomp the stage with Monster Mash

This Sunday, October 25, from 1-4 p.m. (before the little monsters haunt your Sun City doorstep howling for treats) you can do a bit of your own howling at Huntley’s Pub 47 “Halloween Monster Mash.”

Oklahoma!

For those who attend the Theatre Company of Sun City’s upcoming production of “Oklahoma!” a sense of déjá vu may set in. This is because Bob Hernandez and Sara Tustin, whose names are attached to many characters throughout the company’s history, are once again reprising their roles as Curly McLain and Laurey Williams, respectively, after 10 years.

Faire & Square

Sun City’s Art and Crafts Faire is not only for Sun City residents, but by them as well.

The Street Sweeper

The issues that plagued Chicago during the 1960s irked Frank Ardito. He is not sure why he was bothered by these issues, but felt compelled to do something about it.

Hallelujah Humor

Although the Theatre Company of Sun City may be presenting “The Hallelujah Girls” onstage this summer, it doesn’t include a chorus.

Kickin’ it Old’s Cool at the new Pub 47

Ask an outsider to describe life in Sun City and they’re likely to say, “Well, they really love their rockers.” And that would be true, but not for the reason you might think.

Being Barbara

Occasionally, a book’s story will leap right off the page. But a book reviewed by Jenny Riddle always comes alive.

Staged to strike

“The Pajama Game” is the next musical to take the stage at Drendel Hall this season, however, the show is anything but a snoozer.

The ‘Vegabond’ of Art

In the almost five years since the Sun Day spoke to Cesar Vega, N. 31, regarding his rather unique collection of multi-medium art, he has managed to significantly add to it.

Easter egg hunt party

The annual Grandma, Grandpa & Me Easter Egg Hunt Party will be held on Sunday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the Meadow View Lodge. Tickets will be sold outside the Multi-Purpose Card Room at Prairie Lodge on Wednesday, March 18, from 6-7 p.m. If you haven’t already paid your dues, you may do so when you purchase your tickets.

Men of Harmony

Picture it. It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re dining out with someone special. Suddenly, a traditionally attired barbershop quartet appears at your table, presents your companion with a silk red rose and a personalized card, and bursts into song. Enter the Fox Valley Men of Harmony.

Trains running!

The Kishwaukee Valley & Eakin Creek Sun City Model Railroad Club’s holiday train display runs through Dec. 28.

Deck the Halls

Last year, the Sun City Concert Band brought in over 500 people with their concert featuring their greatest hits from their last 10 years of practicing. However, much has changed since last year’s performance, according to the group president, Jerry McClellan.

Prairie Singers prepare for annual holiday concert

Ushering in the sounds of the season, the Sun City Prairie Singers are set to perform their annual holiday concert this December, complete with standard classics and new twists.

Merry and Bright

Variety is the spice of life – and soon it will be the spice of Sun City. MC Glamour, an energetic, two-woman variety act, will hit The Cosman Theater in Huntley this holiday season with its new show, “A Smile For Christmas.”

House to house inspiration

Author Washington Irving once said of Christmas that it is a “season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.” And on December 4, members of the Sunflower Garden Club of Sun City will do just that, as the group hosts its fifth annual Holiday House Walk from 3 to 7 p.m. and five Sun City residents open their doors to the anticipated 300 eventgoers.

Fortunate ‘Suns’

Fortunate Sons will be coming to Sun City for the second time Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Drendel Ballroom. The band formed in 2009 and strives to emulate Creedence Clearwater Revival, a rock band that reached peak popularity in the 1960s and 70s.

Gooooood morning, Huntley!

Huntley Community Radio, which for the last two years has been broadcasting over the Internet airwaves, has received its low-power FM license from the Federal Communications Commission to officially broadcast as WHRU-LP on 101.5 FM, turning what was once an idea for co-founder Allen Pollack into a reality.

A “White Christmas” for Sun City

Although it is only October, the Theater Company of Sun City is already dreaming of a “White Christmas.”

Little goblins!

As Halloween approaches, the Grandma, Grandpa and Me Club make their preparations for their annual Halloween party. This year, the party falls on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1-3 p.m. at the Fountain View Center.

Voices that carry

The Prairie Voices will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special concert on Monday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Drendel Ballroom. This ensemble of accomplished singers gave their first performance on Aug. 25, 2004, on the same stage. The original group of 12 singers has grown over the years to 23 members.

Fine tuned

Progressing from a small, shoestring ensemble to a full-sized string orchestra, the Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra is back to perform in Sun City.