2009-2010 Season Stephen Boe, Violin Soloist Steven Houser, Cello Soloist Academic Festival Overture - Brahms Symphony No. 5 in B flat, D485 - Schubert Concerto for Violin & Cello, Opus 102 - Brahms

Cheryl Wilson, Soprano Soloist Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Chorus, John Goodwin, Choral Director Carol Symphony (1927) - Hutchinson Christmas Potpourri A medley of Songs Sylized by Cheryl Wilson "Tidings of Great Joy, Suite 2 Sing-along - Woodfield Armed Forces Salute - Lowden

Sarah Hibbard, Soprano Soloist Jessye Wright, Mezzo Soprano Soloist James Cornelison, Tenor Soloist Narrator - Henry Fogel Selections from: Othello - Verdi Samson & Delilah - Saint-saens Carmen - Bizet Damnation of Faust - Berlioz

Gwyn Downey, Bassoon Soloist Soprano Soloists to be Announced Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Women's Chorus Concerto in B flat mojor for Bassoon, K191 - Mozart Gwyn Downey, Bassoon Soloist Midsummer Night's Dream, Opus 21 and 61 - Mendelssohn

Sarah Hibbard, Soprano Soloist Kurt Hansen, Tenor Soloist Peter Van De Graaff, Bass-Baritone Soloist Sasha Gerritson, Commentator Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Chorus, John Goodwin, Director Park Ridge Community Church Chancel Choir, Sasha Gerritson, Director The Creation (Die Schopfung) - Haydn

$45 per person

Join us for an enlightening afternoon tea complete with finger sandwiches, scones, and delicious pastries. Our doors will open at 12:15 p.m. so you can enjoy a cocktail and friendly conversation while exploring our raffle opportunities. Tea will be served at 1:00 p.m. and the program, a celebrity representation, will begin at 2:00 pm. Bring your friends for a wonderful afternoon outing!

Featuring Ballet Chicago
and the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra

$30 Adults ● $25 Students/Seniors ● $15 Children

About the Ballet . . . Experience the beauty and excitement of The Nutcracker, by Tchaikovsky, as the Ballet Chicago Studio Company joins the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra in a performance of this traditional holiday favorite. Directed by Patricia Blair and Artistic Director Daniel Duell, this story tells the tale of young Marie who dreams that her holiday gift, a Nutcracker doll, comes to life and leads her on a magical journey to the Land of Snow and Kingdom of the Sweets. This beloved tale has been captivating children and adults alike for more than a century.

About the Company . . . The Ballet Chicago Studio Company now enjoys a reputation as one of the most respected performance training programs in the country. Through a special arrangement with the George Balanchine Trust, the Ballet Chicago Studio Company performs extensive Balanchine repertoire, as well as existing and new works of Artistic Director Daniel Duell, guest choreographers, and excerpts from ballet's treasured full-length classics. Since its inception in 1997, the Ballet Chicago Studio Company has presented or appeared in over 300 performances throughout the Chicago area and beyond.

At: Café la Cave, 2777 N. Mannheim Road, Des Plaines

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