1, Saturday
Men’s and Women’s Swimming — Wheaton Invitational at Wheaton College, Friday, 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
1, Saturday
Women’s Basketball — at Highland College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
1, Saturday
Men’s Basketball — DuPage Tournament (Sauk Valley, Elmhurst JV, North Central JV), 1 and 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
1 to 19
Registration for new and returning students for SPRING term. For information, call (630) 942-2380.
1 to Jan. 5
Gahlberg Gallery Art Exhibit — Ohio. Ohio, the state, has a turbulent history relating to American politics and tragedy. In that regard, it is a colorful representative of this nation. The artists in the exhibition don’t illustrate the narrative history of Ohio. Their work is rooted in the multifaceted politic of a nation as it evolves into the 21st century. Artists include Sam Durant, Rodney McMillan, Andrea Bowers, David Hullfish Baily, Robert Pruitt, Adrian Piper, Olga Koumondouros and Philip Maysles. Curated by Brad Killam. Gallery hours: Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; also open during Mainstage events and by appointment. For more information, call (630) 942-2321.
2, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — DuPage Chorale: Earth Is Our Mother. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 7:30 p.m., tickets $16/14/6. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
4, Tuesday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Small-Group Jazz. McAninch Arts Center, Studio Theatre, noon, free. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
4, Tuesday
Advising Session: Dental Hygiene. McAninch Arts Center, Room 185, 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Patti Wellner, (630) 942-4237.
4, Tuesday
Women’s Basketball (home) — vs. Prairie State College, 5 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
4, Tuesday
Men’s Basketball (home) — vs. Prairie State College, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
4, Tuesday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Chamber Orchestra. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $4. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
5, Wednesday
Advising Session: Pharmacy Technician. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3123B, 10 a.m. For more information, call Nancy Feulner, (630) 942-2124.
5, Wednesday
Pathophysiology Panorama. Creative projects displayed by C.O.D. Medical Imaging students. Student Resource Center (SRC), Upper Walkway, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. For more information, call (630)
942-2976.
5, Wednesday
Advising Session: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1000, 6 p.m. For more information, call Ellen Davel, (630) 942-2158.
5, Wednesday
FYI Session: Adult Fast Track. This FYI (For Your Information) session is for new, first-time adult students 24 and older. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call Angela Nackovic, (630) 942-2398.
6, Thursday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Small-Group Jazz. McAninch Arts Center, Studio Theatre, noon, free. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
6, Thursday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Guitar Ensemble. McAninch Arts Center, Studio Theatre, 2:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
6, Thursday
Advising Session: DMIS/DMVS. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-S, 3 p.m. For more information, call Terrie Ciez, (630) 942-2436.
6, Thursday
Men’s Basketball (home) — vs. Benedictine University JV, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
6, Thursday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Concert Choir/Chamber Singers. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $4. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
7, Friday
The Philanthropy Center, Free Orientation. The Philanthropy Center is a partnership between the Donors Forum of Chicago and College of DuPage to meet the information needs of nonprofit organizations in the western suburbs. Student Resource Center (SRC), Library, Room 2638, 9 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call (630) 942-3364.
7, Friday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Arts Center Jazz Ensemble presents The Duke Ellington Songbook: Ballads and Beats. The Arts Center Jazz Ensemble’s annual event returns, with the love songs and exotic beats that took Ellington’s music, like “Mood Indigo,” “Take the A Train” and “Satin Doll,” from Harlem’s Cotton Club to the far corners of the globe. Some of Chicago’s finest vocal talent joins the band in music that will take you from a Manhattan penthouse to a Persian salon in under two hours. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $25/23/15. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
7 to 16
At the McAninch Arts Center — College Theater Stageworks: Velveteen Rabbit by Anita Larsen. Directed by Michael Ryczek. Unknown to the adults in Andrew’s world, there is a secret life for Andrew’s playthings when the lights go out in the nursery … A timeless story of the stuffed animal made real by a child’s love and a little magic. [Preview performance, Thursday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., tickets $8.] McAninch Arts Center, Theatre 2, Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., tickets $11/10. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
8, Saturday
Men’s and Women’s Swimming — North Central Invite at Naperville Central H.S., noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
8, Saturday
Women’s Basketball (home) — vs. Sauk Valley College, 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
9, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Kathy Mattea. Two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Kathy Mattea captures the spirit of the holidays with a mix of old favorites and new songs. Her style of folk, bluegrass, Celtic, pop and country is a perfect addition to the MAC’s eclectic series and helps ring in the holidays. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 7 p.m., $42/40/32. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
10, Monday
Advising Session: Physical Therapist Assistant. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-P, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Don Schmidt, (630) 942-4076.
10, Monday
Advising Session: Nuclear Medicine (DMIN). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3-E, 5 p.m. For more information, call Joanne Metler, (630) 942-3065.
10, Monday
Board of Trustees meeting, Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 6 p.m.
11, Tuesday
Advising Session: Dental Hygiene. McAninch Arts Center, Room 185, 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Patti Wellner, (630) 942-4237.
11, Tuesday
Women’s Basketball (home) — vs. Oakton Community College, 5 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
11, Tuesday
Men’s Basketball (home) — vs. Oakton Community College, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
11, Tuesday
Advising Session: Paralegal. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 2063, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Sally Fairbank, (630) 942-2955.
11, Tuesday
At the McAninch Arts Center — DuPage Community Concert Band. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 7:30 p.m., tickets $4. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
12, Wednesday
Advising Session: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-Q, noon. For more information, call Barb Matthay, (630) 942-2737.
12, Wednesday
Prairie Light Review Publication Party. Celebrate the publication of the fall 2007 issue. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1750, 6 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2733 or visit: www.prairielightreview.com.
12, Wednesday
Travel and Tourism Summer Information Night. This session highlights career opportunities in the travel and tourism industry. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 6:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2556.
13, Thursday
Advising Session: Radiography (X-ray). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3071, 5 p.m. For more information, call Gina Carrier, (630) 942-2434.
13, Thursday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul, An Nollaig — An Irish Christmas. Celebrate the holidays, the peace and beauty of Christmas, and the festivities of Boxing Day with pipes, drums and fiddles. Described by the New York Times as “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin,” Ivers boldly bridges her Celtic roots with African and Latin traditions. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., $38/36/28. For more information, call (630) 942-4000.
13 to 19, Thursday to Wednesday
Finals exams/culminating activities for fall term.
14 and 15, Friday and Saturday
Men’s Basketball — William Bear Classic at Highland Classic, time TBA. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
15, Saturday
At the McAninch Arts Center — New Classic Singers: A Child’s Christmas with guest Stephen Harman, harp. Holiday music for the entire family includes sing-alongs, great carols, seasonal favorites and a visit from Santa. A DuPage tradition for ages 6 and up. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 1 p.m., tickets $10/8. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
16, Sunday
Older Adult Institute presents Big Band Dance. Don’t miss the monthly big band dances on Sunday afternoons. Building K, West Commons, 1:30 to 4 p.m., tickets $6 at the door. For more information, call (630) 942-2700.
16, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — New Classic Singers: Family Christmas Album 26, In the Dark of Winter’s Night with guest Stephen Harman, harp. Our holiday tradition! Beautiful music for the season! Carols new and old, guaranteed to tickle your ears and touch your heart. Other selections include This Night for chorus and harp by John Muehleisen. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 4 p.m., tickets $22/20/12. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
17 and 18, Monday and Tuesday
Food for Thought: Calming Cafe. If you’re frazzled during finals week, stop by the C.O.D. Calming Café to relax and rejuvenate. Sponsored by Counseling Services. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A/B, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2004.
19, Wednesday
Fall Semester ends.
20, Thursday
Final registration begins for new and returning students for SPRING term. For information, call (630) 942-2380.
21, 22 and 23, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
On Tour at the McAninch Arts Center — Von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker. Celebrate the holiday by creating childhood memories that only sugarplum fairies, toy soldiers and swirling snowflakes can conjure. This timeless classic returns, taking Tchaikovsky’s marvelous score and creating a winter wonderland of excitement and awe with colorful sets, luxurious costumes, exquisite ballerinas and Kenneth von Heidecke’s innovative choreography. Co-sponsored by Hilton, Lisle/Naperville. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., tickets $33/31/23. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
24 to Jan. 1, Monday to Tuesday
Christmas Holidays — Campus closed.
28 and 29, Thursday and Friday
Women's Basketball — Holiday Invitational (DuPage, Kishwaukee, Lake County, Malcolm X), Thursday, 5 and 7 p.m.; Friday, 1 and 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
31, Monday
At the McAninch Arts Center — New Philharmonic – Viennesse Pops New Year’s Eve. Last season’s sold-out concert is back. Don’t be left out in the cold and miss experiencing Viennese waltzes, polkas, American movie favorites, lots of musical surprises, as well as pastries, champagne and dancing girls. Join special guests Viktoria Vizin, fresh from appearances at Covent Garden and the Lyric, and pianist Meng-Chieh Liu. Fast becoming the hottest ticket in town, Kirk’s end-of-year concert never disappoints. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8:15 p.m., tickets $50/48/40. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
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