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December 18, 2014

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Dance the Night Away

Heading to Sun City tonight (September 11) for the first time is DJ Jay Frank, and it’s his intention to get you to Dance the Night Away with him.

Sweet Home Huntley

Entertaining audiences everywhere from Soldier Field to the House of Blues, the tribute band Blooze Brothers will return to Sun City this September with“Elwood” and “Jake” at the helm.

Up and at them

Those dreaming of becoming a pilot can take the first steps toward attaining that goal on Sept. 13 in Ringwood, as the Chain O’Lakes Eagles hosts its 2014 R/C Air Fest.

‘It’s been really positive so far’

In the close to three months since Kym Brunner sat down with the Sun Day, she has seen the publication of two novels, a handful of events celebrating said releases and already has plans to write a few more.

Art in My Secret Garden celebrates five years

Pencil and Palette Club will host Art in My Secret Garden’s fifth annual event on Sept. 6-7 from 1-4 p.m. at the Gardens of Woodstock.

The Band is Back in Town

After a several-year hiatus, and after touring multiple venues ranging from country clubs to city stages, the Sun City rock band, Old’s Cool, is coming back home.

Strings attached

To say Phyllis Allen and the members of the Encore Chamber Orchestra of Sun City are anticipating their concert on Aug. 3 is an understatement.

Right on tilt

With a mix of humor and heart, the Theater Company of Sun City’s upcoming production of Michael McKeever’s “37 Postcards” asks a startling question: can you truly return to home as you know it?

A German seed blooms in Sun City

It was nighttime, and the young boy was home alone, his parents working at their delicatessen. What else was there to do but get into a little trouble? Out of the closet came his BB gun, and from the safety of his second-story bedroom, he drew a bead on the streetlight outside the Chicago bungalow where he lived. A carefully placed shot … a satisfying “ping” as the glass shattered … and out it went!

Tom Jones tribute artist to take the Sun City stage

While Tom Jones might say “It’s Not Unusual” to fall in love, it is rather unusual to find someone with such a strong tribute performance to Jones himself.

Taking the lead

People filed into the Fountain View Room at Prairie Lodge as the clock reached 6:00 on a Tuesday evening, the start of an average practice for the Prairie Singers. As the room settled down, Eugene Rhodes, the president of the Prairie Singers, issued some announcements before the group began their rehearsal.

Rocking the boat…and loving it

On June 10, Tony Ocean and The Band are scheduled to play in the Sun City Huntley Prairie Lodge in commemoration of Dean Martin and other artists.

Bonnie & Clyde Reborn

Writing a novel is difficult. From conception to putting pen on paper to proofreading, the whole process is daunting. But imagine writing five novels. Especially two in roughly the same time period. That’s what Kym Brunner did, and both are expected to hit bookshelves in the coming months.

Sun City’s Sun-Tones Bring Barbershop Back

If the Sun City musical group the Sun-Tones doesn’t ring a bell, their voices certainly do. The a cappella ensemble has been entertaining audiences at small events and local venues for nearly ten years, bringing barbershop back in vogue.

Stirring ‘Government Issue‘ Music Event to salute 70th anniversary of D-Day

A unique and stirring musical anthology of World War II, combined with moving narratives, will be performed in west suburban Wheaton 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7.

‘Sugar’ sweet with music, humor

For the Sun City Theatre Company, this spring’s production of “Sugar” serves as a sort of 10-year performance review.

Pianos to duel in Sun City on April 10

There is no “Felix” in the dueling piano group Felix and Fingers…not technically.
Mike Potts and Dave Redford, who co-founded the group, decided at one of their first gigs that it would be cool to have stage names.
Mike wanted to be named “Fingers. Dave thought “Felix” would suit him.

The many colors of Gray

SUN CITY – From ballroom to country and from Mississippi to Sun City, Johnny Gray’s trifecta of talents has traveled the country and will return to Drendel Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 18 for a performance he calls “An Afternoon in Branson.”

Comedian ‘laughologist’ making a Sun City housecall

When Chuck Salvo was growing up, he had no idea his life would revolve around comedy. Sure, he was witty in school, but he wouldn’t consider himself the “class clown.”