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American Liszt Society Chicago/Midwest Chapter

Association/Club/Group ; Music ; Nonprofit

The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the American Liszt Society exists to further the mission of the American Liszt Society, “to promote scholarship and general understanding of the full creative and historical significance of Franz Liszt on the education and development of both the composition and performance of music throughout the Western World.” For more information regarding the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the American Liszt Society, see http://www.facebook.com/LisztChicago or to join the chapter see http://americanlisztsociety.net/.

Center for Creative Arts Therapy

The Center for Creative Arts Therapy is dedicated to nourishing emotional wellness and expression through the arts. Explore the arts in a comfortable, non-judgmental space. Let go of stress, anxiety, and the demands of daily life while being accepted for who you truly are. Explore the visual arts, movement, drama/improv, music, and writing to help you discover, accept, and express yourself in a judgment-free environment. These sessions are one-of-a-kind; using the arts as a new way to tap into your true self and connecting with others on the same path. “The Center for Creative Arts Therapy is a safe place where the arts can be used as tools to express yourself. Through creative art expression our clients are able to heal and grow.” – Founder & CEO, Azizi Marshall

ClaySpace Ceramic Arts Center and Gallery

Association/Club/Group ; Educational ; Gallery/Museum ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Visual Arts

ClaySpace began as small gathering of 20 clay artists and enthusiasts who pooled their talents and resources to join together and create a nonprofit artists’ co-operative. This small group grew in membership to over 55 resident artists and interns in a 6800 sq. ft. studio and gallery space with a wide assortment of hand-building equipment as well as 7 kilns and 25 wheels. Quite an accomplishment, we are sure you’d agree! Our classes and workshops are perfect for all ages and skill levels and are taught by experienced and talented instructors. We also offer private classes for events and outings. Information about our classes and studio can be found on our website.

Community House, The

We build community through inspired learning, social impact, and life enriching experiences. Based in Hinsdale and serving the surrounding suburbs, The Community House is a nonprofit organization that offers both community recreation and quality social services to people of all ages and walks of life. We make a difference in the lives of thousands of families and individuals by providing local opportunities for athletics, arts and culture, counseling, education services, volunteer opportunities, and community connections. We are the crossroads where people choose to unite.

Downers Grove Artists' Guild

Association/Club/Group ; Visual Arts

Our History In 1941 an open art exhibition at the Downers Grove Public Library featured the work of local artists. Later, a meeting was spearheaded by acclaimed artist from Downers Grove, Tressa Emerson Benson, and our community art guild was organized. A few weeks later, the Downers Grove Artists’ Guild was officially formed with a membership of ten. Today the guild includes students, award winning artists of many disciplines, aspiring artists and patrons of the arts. Members have the opportunity to show and sell their work in many local venues. Our Staff Friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced, the board and committee chairpersons who volunteer with the Downers Grove Artists’ Guild are what truly set apart our guild from others. Each person has a distinct set of skills and a personality that suits our vision for the guild. Because we are diverse, we are able to offer a variety of programs, presentations and exhibition opportunities, ensuring your time spent with us enriches you as an artist or patron. Although we come from many different backgrounds, we share a love for art. Come Relax Whether you attend our free meetings, our free exhibitions or prefer to support our doings from afar, we provide a casual atmosphere with an emphasis on simply enjoying the visual arts in all forms. It does not matter if you are just starting out, or if you work professionally in an art field. All are welcome. All artists and patrons are incredibly important at the Downers Grove Artists’ Guild. You are invited to attend any of our meetings as our guest. Our art community of members welcomes you. All guests are welcome to attend our meetings which are held the second Monday of each month, September through May, from 6:30pm -9:00pm. Address: Brigantine Gallery 734 Ogden Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Dupage Art League

Association/Club/Group ; Educational ; Gallery/Museum ; Kids/Family ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Visual Arts

The DuPage Art League is a not-for-profit art school and gallery.Our aim is to promote and encourage the visual arts through classes, workshops, gallery exhibits, free public fine arts programs, exhibits by our artists in numerous commercial and public buildings, and financial endowments to public institutions of arts education and scholarships to students. All donations and gifts to the League are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.

DuPage Forest Preserve-Mayslake Peabody Estate

Mayslake Peabody Estate Visitors can experience the grandeur of Mayslake Hall by joining a restoration-in-progress tour or attending one of several educational and cultural programs that take place at the estate throughout the year. Mayslake Hall In 1919, Francis Stuyvesant Peabody commissioned renowned Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall to design the Tudor Revival-style mansion known today as Mayslake Hall. The hall magnified the medieval traditions of the early 16th-century English design that descended from the Tudors. After his death in 1922, Peabody’s family sold the estate to the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart, Order of Friars Minor, and the hall became a retreat house. Over time, the order sold sections of the estate, selling its last remaining acres, including Mayslake Hall and a friary and chapel, to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County in 1993. Today, the Forest Preserve District is working to restore Mayslake Hall, now a registered national historic landmark and well known as a cultural and educational center. The hall currently serves as a venue for architectural tours, lectures and artistic performances throughout the year. Sections of the hall are also available on a limited basis for private functions; for rental information, contact the Mayslake Peabody Estate events coordinator at 630-206-9569 or sbrookes@dupageforest.org. Portiuncula Chapel The Portiuncula Chapel is a replica of the original in Assisi, Italy, which is named for the “little portion” of land where St. Francis of Assisi received his call to serve the poor. After Peabody’s death in 1922, his family commissioned the Franciscans to build the chapel on the south side of Mays’ Lake as a memorial to the late industrialist. The order moved the chapel to its current location in 1973. The nondenominational chapel is available for weddings, baptisms, memorial services and other special ceremonies. For rental information, contact the Mayslake Peabody Estate events coordinator at 630-206-9569 or sbrookes@dupageforest.org. Driving Directions The main entrance is at 1717 West 31st Street in Oak Brook.

Elmhurst Artists' Guild

Association/Club/Group ; Gallery/Museum ; Nonprofit ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Arts

EAG Mission Founded in 1946 by 11 artists from the Elmhurst community, the mission of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild continues as “the charitable and not-for-profit functions of shows and exhibitions, workshops, lectures, classes and other similar activities which further the purpose of encouraging, promoting, advancing, and assisting art education and instruction, and the advancement of and development of the arts.” Membership in the guild is not limited to residents of Elmhurst, but is open to “any artist or lover of art in sympathy with and willing to work for the promotion of the objectives of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild” with full participation “not to be denied to any person on account of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.” Our History The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild, one of the oldest and foremost guilds in Chicago’s western suburbs, was incorporated in 1946. The first Guild meeting was held in Ms. Jane Duncan’s Art & Gift Shop at 551 Spring Road in Elmhurst. From this humble beginning, the Guild has continued to grow through monthly meetings, artist demonstrations, and local exhibits. The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild is a Charter Member of the Alliance of Fine Art (AFA) since 1962. The AFA is a professional association of Chicagoland art organizations that offers a wider range of information, resources and other benefits to the EAG membership. Guild Home The Elmhurst Art Museum is the Guild home. In 1989 and 1990, the Guild consummated an agreement for the sale of its property to the Elmhurst Park District. This land, adjacent to Wilder Park, cleared the way for expansion of Wilder Park and the building of the museum and secured a permament home for the Guild The museum’s cornerstone is McCormick House, a U-shaped white, steel and glass residence designed by architect Mies van der Rohe. The museum houses five galleries, one permanently devoted to exhibiting works by members of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild.

Glen Ellyn Historical Society

Association/Club/Group ; Educational ; Gallery/Museum ; History/Heritage ; Nonprofit ; Retail

The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, honoring and celebrating our local history. We operate Stacy’s Tavern Museum, an 1840’s stagecoach inn, at 557 Geneva Road in Glen Ellyn in partnership with the Village of Glen Ellyn. The Glen Ellyn History Center is located at 800 N. Main St. in Glen Ellyn and houses our multi-purpose room where we hold programs, our gift shop — Stacy’s Corners Store, artifacts, archives and offices. The History Center is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and for special events. The museum is open Wed. and Sat. afternoons from April thru mid-December and by appointment. Our research archives are staffed by volunteers to answer your questions on Wednesday afternoons from 1 – 4 p.m.

Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce

Association/Club/Group ; Festivals ; Nonprofit ; Special Events

The Chamber of Commerce is a group of retail, professional and business people banded together as an organization to promote the economic well being of our community and foster ethical business practices. In order to maintain a prosperous, attractive business district, it is necessary that such an organization exist. The chamber organizes promotional events for its merchant members; it sponsors such civic activities as the summer Fine Arts Festival, Uniquely Thursday and Farmers Market; it provides for display of the flag during holidays and coordinates the purchase of decorations for our downtown streets at Christmas time. The Chamber is the place people turn to when they find the working spouse has been transferred to the area. It answers the letters and calls from those seeking to know more about Hinsdale, it publishes and sends out the Community Directory with information on our Village, school system, churches, recreational facilities, etc. The Chamber is a community resource for local information related to business. The Chamber mails a welcome package to all new residents to acquaint them with the village’s services and merchants. Chamber members may subscribe to this service and provide coupons, brochures or other materials to be delivered to the newcomers. Names and addresses of new residents will be returned to subscribers for their own use. Please call the Chamber at 630.323.3952 to subscribe to Chamber Welcome service program or to tell us of new neighbors. The Chamber helps bolster Hinsdale’s reputation as one of the most desirable suburbs in the Chicago area. It’s here to see that the reputation continues, by providing services for the demands of our residents, and the organizational network on which the business community thrives. We are your Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. Come visit our office to learn more about why over 250 of our local business and professional people believe supporting us is in their best interests and that of our entire community.

Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild

Association/Club/Group ; Educational ; Nonprofit

An association of weavers and textile artists who teach, encourage and inspire each other by sharing their experience, knowledge and resources. Founded in 1949, the guild is a very active one, with a large library and an assortment of looms and equipment available by loan to members. Meetings are held monthly, September through June; see our website for a listing of monthly programs. Our meetings are open to anyone with an interest in weaving. We welcome visitors!

Lisle Library District -- Gallery 777

The purpose of Gallery 777 is to enrich the Library experience for patrons and to provide creative recognition and public space for local artists to display their works. Gallery 777 serves as an avenue for the respectful presentation of artistic and imaginative talents within a diverse community. Exhibitions reflect the varied experiences and perspectives of our local artists. Individuals and/or groups, from amateur to professional, are encouraged to complete a submission form for consideration. Guidelines for exhibition: The use of exhibit space is subject to review by designated Lisle Library District (LLD) staff/Gallery Coordinator. Artists must complete the Gallery 777 Exhibit Form available on the LLD website or at LLD public service desks. Forms should be submitted to the Director of Adult Services. LLD receipt of completed form will not necessarily determine acceptance to show, assignment time, or the order in which an individual artist/groups may show. Eligible artists must be at least 18 years of age and residents of Illinois; priority will be given to Lisle Library District residents. Decisions about whether an exhibit is appropriate for the Library will be decided by the Director of Adult Services. All artwork will be previewed via photograph or digital image prior to acceptance. All artworks which are legally obscene or lack thoughtful artistic value [measured against local community standards] may be rejected for display. LLD reserves the right to reject any artwork which it deems inappropriate to the Library setting; in full, or in part. Approval of artwork to exhibit does not imply endorsement of the artist’s viewpoints/beliefs or artistic expression by the LLD or the Library Board of Trustees. The work exhibited must be the artist’s original artwork. Date and physical installation of art is organized with designated Gallery Coordinator. Artists are responsible for delivering works to the Library. Artwork accepted for exhibition may not be mailed to LLD nor will it be returned by mail. Installation will be handled by the Gallery Coordinator with assistance from the artist. Artists are expected to remove items on the final day of their exhibit within a designated window of time; established by LLD Gallery Coordinator. Appropriate, durable framing must be used for hanging art. Size and weight of the exhibit items must be suitable to hang on hook and wires. The maximum weight should not exceed 15 pounds. Paintings, drawings, and other fine art and photographs must be ready for hanging with eyehooks/wires. Each piece of artwork is individually suspended from gallery rails by means of metal S-hooks and hanging cable. The artist’s full name, contact information and title of the work should be printed and attached to the back of each piece. Promotion of the exhibit is the responsibility of the artist. LLD may include information about the exhibit on the LLD website, in the Connections Newsletter and via LLD social media platforms. Exhibits may not promote any commercial enterprise. Permission to photograph, archive and electronically post any work accepted for exhibition is considered granted. If an artist would like to sell their work, all sales transactions will be coordinated privately between the artist and purchaser. Contact information will be displayed on the artist information wall adjacent to the exhibition space. If a piece of art is sold during the exhibition time, the piece will remain in the exhibit until the duration of the exhibit is complete. All informational wall mounts, such as: artist contact info, biography, pricing, and artwork identifiers will be attached by LLD staff. Artists will not be permitted to adhere supplementary labels to Library walls. LLD staff and Board of Trustees assume no responsibility for the preservation, protection, damage, loss or theft of items displayed in the exhibit. LLD does not provide insurance coverage for artwork exhibited at the library. LLD does not provide security or individualized monitoring of artwork. Artists must provide a complete, itemized list of art pieces with submission form. LLD reserves the right to delay or cancel any exhibit due to an unforeseen situation or need of the library to pre-empt the space. Artists may hold an opening reception in the designated space and according to LLD Policy. Some guidelines of note for use of the reception space include: Receptions must be scheduled in advance with the Gallery Coordinator and will have a designated time frame. Alcohol is not permitted. Refreshments will be provided by LLD and permitted in assigned reception area. Invitations to attend any reception are the responsibility of the artist. Receptions/guests will respect the Library atmosphere by observing the LLD Code of Conduct. Additional information required: A brief biography and/or artist’s statement. Contact information for the public. Provide preview of all artwork to be displayed. These can be delivered in the form of an email, web page address or photos/CD’s included with this application. Please do not submit original artwork for review.

LyArts at The Community House, Hinsdale

LyArts is shorthand for the Ly Hotchkin Arts Program at The Community House in Hinsdale, IL. Launched in 2016 as part of the 75th anniversary of The Community House, LyArts offers classes, camps, presentations and exhibitions in music, visual, performing and digital arts for all ages.

Naperville Art League

The Naperville Art League (NAL) is a nonprofit organization sponsored by its membership, a dedicated group of over 250 local artists and art enthusiasts whose innovation and creativity drive the association’s continued growth. Since its inception, NAL has provided an atmosphere of encouragement, education, and support for local emerging and established artists and for art appreciators. NAL’s location, The Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery, is a place for artists to gather, exhibit their original work, and share their talents with the community. Open to the public, the Gallery features monthly displays of members’ original artwork as well as occasional special exhibits. NAL holds firmly to its motto “inspiring passion in the arts” in its annual offering of over 50 hands-on art classes for both children and adults held at its Fine Art Center. Classes cover a variety of media and experience levels and are available throughout the day and evening. Our instructors come from diverse artistic backgrounds and provide the tools and motivation needed to make even the novice comfortable. NAL hosts monthly themed art shows featuring original artwork created by members and all pieces are for sale. Each art show attempts to represent current local events, stylistic artistic elements, and the traditions of fine art representation while giving local artists a forum to exhibit their work to the community. Every third weekend in September, NAL proudly hosts The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair, an outdoor juried art exhibition and sale, which began in 1985. Held along the renowned Naperville Riverwalk and downtown city streets, the show is ranked as one of the top fine art fairs in the United States and features artists from all over the country. In addition to hosting this nationally acclaimed fair, NAL strives to make an artistic mark on the community. Each spring NAL coordinates a public art competition and exhibit, and periodically partners with other local organizations to offer visual art to the public in various ways. NAL’s Fine Art Center and Gallery invites both artists and the community to understand, practice, and appreciate art. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am until 5:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. For further information about the Naperville Art League, Membership, Rotating Displays, or the Naperville Fine Arts Center location, please contact us at 630-355-2530 naperartleague@aol.com.

Naperville Chorus

Association/Club/Group ; Kids/Family ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Performing Arts ; Traditional Arts

The Naperville Chorus was founded in 1976 as an organization dedicated to the advancement of choral music, the encouragement of participation in group singing, the development of the appreciation of good music, the presentation of choral programs, and the encouragement of cultural music in the community (see Chorus History). Each year, the Chorus presents two major concerts, one in the fall/winter holiday season and one in the spring. Recent performances have included baroque music such as Bach’s Magnificat, Handel’s Messiah and Vivaldi’s Gloria, as well as lighter classics such as Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury and Pirates of Penzance (excerpts), and selections from Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. We have also performed 20th century music such as Honegger’s King David, Gian Carlo Menotti’s Bishop of Brindisi, Ramirez’ Misa Criolla, and selections from Andrew Lloyd Weber, Cole Porter and George Gershwin. We have collaborated with the Downers Grove Choral Society in the presentation of Israel in Egypt and Elijah, and have also performed with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra to present Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky, Russian Opera Choruses and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (also with the Downers Grove Choral Society). In 2011, the Chorus was privileged to perform Orf’s Carmine Burana with the Chicago Bar Association Orchestra and Chorus at Symphony Center in Chicago. Our most recent performance in May 2012, was of famous opera choruses. See Performance History for more information. The Chorus has been fortunate to have Jeordano “Pete” Martínez as conductor and director of music with Jon Warfel as assistant director. We also have a very competent Board of Directors. Music is important to the entire group, but we do have fun also. Monthly “treat nights” have included unusual theme cakes, based on the musical pieces we are rehearsing. We also hold a welcome social for new members each fall. The Chorus is closely associated with North Central College in Naperville and is part of the Music Department curriculum. Students can earn college credit through Chorus participation. Additionally, the Chorus has performed for many years at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall. Since 2008, we are privileged to call the College’s new Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center our performance and rehearsal home. We are indebted to the College for their continued support over the years. We would also like to acknowledge the Illinois Arts Council, a State of Illinois agency and the SECA, Special Events and Cultural Amenities funds of Naperville for their support. In the past.

Naperville Jaycees

Association/Club/Group ; Festivals ; History/Heritage ; Kids/Family ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Outdoors & Nature ; Performing Arts ; Special Events ; Visual Arts

The Jaycees are Naperville’s Young Person’s organization dedicated to Philanthropy and Volunteerism. We’re committed to building Naperville’s Future Leaders. From Holiday Food Baskets to our annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Naperville Jaycees help the community by volunteering time, fundraising, helping others and recognizing outstanding effort of others within the community…and we have fun doing it. The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend in and around Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: national and local musicians on two stages, Family Fun Land, a carnival, unique special events, a parade and Fling Mile and Rooster 5K races. Please visit www.lastfling.org for more information.

Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum

Association/Club/Group ; History/Heritage ; Nonprofit ; Outdoors & Nature ; Special Events ; Visual Arts

The Nature Artists’ Guild is a Special Interest Group of The Morton Arboretum. The Guild is a not-for-profit organization, developed to gather people of like interests together to explore and share more deeply the field of natural history art. Membership in the Guild is open to all who are interested in natural history art. It is separate from membership in The Morton Arboretum. The Nature Artists’ Guild hosts a Spring and Fall exhibit of members’ original works depicting nature themes that are open to the public. Special exhibits of members’ nature art can be found throughout the surrounding communitites. Members enjoy six monthly meetings at beautiful Morton Arboretum, Paint-Outs at exciting locations in the Chicagoland area, the Quarterly publication of member news and artwork and opportunities to display their work at the annual and special exhibits. The Events Calendar, Member Artwork and News, and Membership Brochure are located on the Nature Artists’ Guild website

Self Employment in the Arts (SEA)

Arts Council/Alliance ; Association/Club/Group ; Educational ; Nonprofit ; Performing Arts ; Special Events ; Theatre ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Arts

MISSION The mission of SEA is to provide educational resources to help aspiring artists gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an independent artist. welcome to SEA. SEA is a program geared towards helping emerging visual, performing, literary, and media artists gain the resources and connections they need to be successful self-employed artists. Programming includes conferences, workshops, panel discussions, webinars, competitions and more. Within these events there are a variety of activities including keynote presentations, artist-led sessions, one-on-one mentoring, round table discussions, networking events, as well as creative releases such as a gallery reception, create room, and improv. SEA is housed at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Program support is provided by staff, advisory board members, ambassadors, volunteers, sponsors, and collaborative partners. To learn more about each, click on the category below. HISTORY SEA evolved out a need Dr. Gary Ernst saw while he was a marketing and small business instructor at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. In 2000, Gary worked with several alumni on developing a video series called, The Entrepreneurial Artist. This series featured a variety of artists and focused on key business concepts that helped these artists succeed. The video was such a big hit and the idea to bring student artists together with successful artist practitioners seemed the next logical step. In 2000, the first SEA Conference was held at Columbia College in Chicago. Now in its 15th year, SEA continues to hold an annual conference in addition to partnering with several other institutions and organizations to hold regional events throughout the country. In addition, SEA has compiled years of resources to help artists as they follow their artistic passions. ALUMNI Where are they now? Our goal is to help more emerging artists succeed at what they love to do. So, we wanted to share a few stories with you of those who have attended one or more of our SEA events in the past and are now out there living their dreams. Fashion Designer – Ping Wu Want to start a SEA Club on your campus? Or perhaps incorporate SEA focused activities into an already existing arts or entrepreneurship club? Club Info

Studios630

Arts Council/Alliance ; Association/Club/Group ; Gallery/Museum ; Special Events ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Arts

Welcome to Studios630, a creative collective in the Western Suburbs. Studios630 is a not-for-profit community arts organization. Its mission is to promote the arts in the community for cultural enrichment. The organization accomplishes this through gallery exhibits and the presentation of workshops and demos. At monthly meetings, artists share experiences, methods and techniques. They may also participate in groups projects or request input from the group on a personal project. There is an annual membership fee. Visitors are always warmly welcomed to come to meetings and find out more. Studios630 is the curator for the National University of Health Sciences Art Gallery, located in the university’s Clinic Building B, 200 E. Roosevelt Road in Lombard. The gallery features the work of member artists through group and individual exhibits.

The Art Department

Arts Council/Alliance ; Association/Club/Group ; Cultural ; Visual Arts

The Art Department is a collection of local artists devoted to making Downers Grove a welcoming and nurturing place for the arts.

West Towns Chorus, The

Association/Club/Group ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Performing Arts ; Special Events

The West Towns Chorus is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization on a mission to Change Lives Though Song. We believe in the power of music and desire to share our song with others and teach those willing to learn our craft. We need your support to reach as many lives as possible. Performance We love to sing and want you to come hear us! We perform throughout the Chicago Metro area. Our annual Christmas Extravaganza is held at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove on the second weekend of every December. All seats are reserved. Please check our web site for ticket prices. Be Our Guest The West Towns Chorus believes in sharing and teaching our craft with others. We rehearse Monday evenings from 7:00PM to 9:30PM at the Horizon Community Church in Downers Grove, IL. Rehearsals are open to the public and guests are always welcome! Hire Us Looking for a group for you next event? Search no further! The West Towns Chorus is able to provide entertainment for your next function. We are able to provide an ensemble to fit your need from a quartet to a full chorus of 40+ men. Contact us today for more information! The West Towns Chorus is one of the Chicago area’s premier men’s a cappella chorus known for exciting and entertaining performances. It’s repertoire includes barbershop, jazz, pop, show tunes and a wide selection of holiday favorites. West Towns is the Chicagoland West Suburban Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society and is part of the Illinois District. Chartered in June, 1948, originally as the “Lombard Chapter” we became known as The West Towns Chorus, since we drew our membership then, as now, mostly from the Western Suburbs of Chicago. The West Towns Chorus won its first District Championship in 1960. The following year, the chorus was the 5th place bronze medalist in the International competition. In 1987 The West Towns Chorus won the Barbershop Harmony Society‘s International Championship in Hartford, CT. We have represented the Illinois District a total of sixteen times in International contests and have finished as a Top Five medalist seven times and are the 2014 Illinois District Chorus Champions.

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