The Daily Chronicle from De Kalb, Illinois • Page 12

CALENDAR Thursday, January 15, 2015 Section Daily Chronicle things to do this weekend auditions needed. 815-899-4867 or 815-825-2350. "The Way" acoustic coffee house: 6 to 8:30 p.m. first Saturday each month, DeKalb Christian Church, 1107 S. First St.

815-758-1833 or tomndcc aol.com. Sandwich. A cappella quartet sings classic rock favorites from the 1950s and on. Tickets: $20. www.sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555.

Tumbleweed Eagles Tribute: 8 p.m. May 2, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich. Tickets: $25. www.

sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555. Rick Springfield: 7 p.m. May 15, NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tickets: at the Convocation Center box office, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. www.niuconvo.com. Tropixplosion: 7 p.m. May 16, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich.

Caribbean flavor. Tickets: $20. www.sandwichop-erahouse.org or 815-786-2555. Shania Twain Cher Tribute: 8 p.m. June 6, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E.

Railroad Sandwich. Tickets: $35. www. sandwichoperahouse.org or for information. Honey of a day Sunday is Pooh Day, as in Winnie the Pooh.

The day is celebrated on the birth of Pooh's creator, A.A. Milne. You can do all sorts of activities this day, including watching Pooh movies, reading Pooh books, having a teddy bear picnic, eating honey and more. Keep the faith Sunday is World Religion Day, a day designed "to foster the establishment of interfaith understanding and harmony by emphasizing the common denominators underlying all religions," according to www. worldreligionday.org.

Some faiths may be holding special events this day. More Content Now At the movies The big movies opening in theaters this week are "Paddington," a PG movie about the beloved bear, also starring Hugh Bonneville of "Downton Abbey" fame; "The Wedding Ringer," an R-rated comedy starring Kevin Hart; and "Blackhat," an R-rated crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth. Playoff picture The Super Bowl participants will emerge this weekend. The Packers and Seahawks play at 2:05 p.m. on Fox, and the Patriots and Colts will play at 5:40 p.m.

on CBS. The winners get a trip to the Super Bowl Feb. 1. Sporting news If you want more sports action, the NHL and NBA also are in action all weekend long. Check the paper or our sports website email dawcniu.edu.

IVT's "Wizard of 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 for children and 7 to 9 p.m. Feb.

1 and 2 for adults, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich. Bring a short prepared song to show range (not necessarily from the show). Adults and teens will be given cold readings. Show dates: April 23-25.

Information: Sharon Pagoria at 815-498-3601 or Michele Wade at 630-618-6506. Lewis Black: 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second DeKalb.

Tickets: at www.egyptiantheatre.org or 815-758-1225. "Clue" movie: 8 p.m. Jan. 30, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second DeKalb.

Featuring the shadow cast of "A Powerful and Irrational Mouthwash" performing along with the movie. Rated PG. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10. www.egyptiantheatre.org.

Geoffrey Baer: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Sky Room, Holmes Student Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. Chicago Public Television host will discuss Chicago and its skyscrapers. Free.

Lucas Oil Monster Truck Nationals: 3 p.m. Feb. 22, NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W. Indian Valley Theatre's "Lie, Cheat and 7 p.m. Feb.

20 and 21, 1 p.m. Feb. 22, Fox Valley Older Adults Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Tickets: $30, includes dinner, at www.indianvalleytheatre.com. Ticket deadline is Feb.

13. No tickets at the door. Information: 888-365-8889, leave a message. NIU School of Theatre and Dance's "A Skull in p.m. Jan.

29-31 and Feb. 5-7, 2 p.m. Feb. 1 and 7, Huntley Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S. Fourth DeKalb.

Tickets: www.niu.edu theatre or 815-753-1600. NIU School of Theatre and Dance's "Lovers and Other 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-14, 2 p.m. Feb.

15, Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge, NIU, DeKalb. Tickets: $6. www.niu.edutheatre or 815-753-1600. NIU School of Theatre and Dance's "Awake and 7:30 p.m. Feb.

19-21 and Feb. 26-28, 2 p.m. Feb. 22 and 28, Huntley Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S. Fourth DeKalb.

Tickets: www.niu.edu theatre or 815-753-1600. NIU School of Theatre and Dance's "The Comedy of 7:30 p.m. March 19-21, 2 p.m. March 22, Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge, NIU, DeKalb. Tickets: $6.

www.niu. edutheatre or 815-753-1600. NIU School of Theatre and Dance's "Red 7:30 p.m. March 26-28 and April 9-11, 2 p.m. March 29 and April 11, Huntley Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S.

Fourth DeKalb. Tickets: www. niu.edutheatre or 815-753-1600. NIU School of Theatre and Dance's Senior Showcase Festival: 7:30 p.m. April 16-18, 2 p.m.

April 19, Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge, NIU, DeKalb. Free, www.niu.edu theatre or 815-753-1600. NIU School of Theatre and Dance's Spring 2015 Dance Concert: 7:30 p.m. April 23-25, 2 p.m. April 26, Huntley Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S.

Fourth DeKalb. Tickets: www.niu.edutheatre or 815-753-1600. Angela Schiola-Niemeyer, Ally Belick, Katie Hogan, Makennah Stearns, Ella Boyer, Erin Steele, Claira Mangum, Andrea Doherty, Madison Bell, Lexi Lawrence, Lauren Duffin, Alison Keiner and Maya Rivera. The show also includes a menagerie of animals and trainers played by Elyana Pionto, Raina Sands, Su-sana Martin, Evelyn Elliot, Imtihaan Hardy, Avalene Mesenbrink, Karissa Lam, Zoe Miller-O'Dell, Brody Gillies, Koy Mayer, Ellianna Fitzgerald, Eliza Mangum, Deanna Fitzgerald, Melody Foster and Natasha Bianchi. The crocodile who torments Hook will be played by Mark Lam.

For more information on the show visit CCTonstage. com. For ticket information, visit www.egyptiantheatre. org. student art show place; and Michelle Turcios, "Untitled," watercolor, third place.

Honorable mentions were: Andy Anaya, "Messy Anonymous," drawing; Maria Belmonte, "Marisela," video; and Ashleigh Farris, "Camouflage," photography. The Kishwaukee College Art Gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday and 10 a.m.

to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. For more information on the Student Art Show, call the Kishwaukee College Art Gallery at 815-825-2086, ext. 5610. EMUEH Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts: NIU Music Building, 400 Lucinda DeKalb.

Classes in music, art and theater for children and adults. www.csa.niu.edu or 815-753-1450. Bread Roses women's choral group rehearsals: 5:45 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. www.breadandrosescho-rus.org.

Indian Valley Community Band: 6 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays, Sandwich Middle School Band Room. Area musicians who enjoy playing for fun invited; no auditions. DeKalb Festival Chorus rehearsals: 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays during the school year, NIU Music Building, www.dekalbfestivalcho-rus.org.

Contact conductor Seth Houston at sethsethhouston. com or call 303-815-0648. Kishwaukee Barbershop Harmony Singers rehearsals: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, 615 N. First DeKalb.

Open to men of all ages. Contacts: Dave at 815-895-5955 or Ed at 815-756-3004. Prairie Echoes Chorus rehearsal: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road, DeKalb.

Singing, food, friendship and fun. Kishwaukee Concert Band rehearsals: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, band room at Door 16 of Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth DeKalb. All-volunteer band for anyone age 18 or older who has played a wind or percussion instrument in the past.

No bella Rigaud, Jazlyn Pitman, Alyson Malo, Aria Foster, Leah Sibley, Grace Gineman and Miles Bound. Hooks scurvy pirates are played by Jacob Ihm, Jessie Mayer, Daniel Rogness, Merri Bork, Emily Keiner, Kellie Moizo, Hannah Wells, Katie Banasiak, Payton Willis, Molly Matheny, Riley Powers, Bonnie Miller, Dorian Gliesman, Kayleigh Belvery and Livi Morey. Neverland's Indians, led by Tiger Lilly (Maria Ospina) include Qjana Hardy, Karen Hardy Kaitlyn Bowman, Ambyr Siebens, Kayla Puen-tes, Maddie Johnson, Jennifer Busby, Mya King, Holly Mayer, Isabella Holiday, Caprishe Williams, Erna Gramer, Emily Gramer, Ana Garcia, Liv Torian, Daisy Torian, Hannah Squires and Cumorah Bound, Emelia Ma-gill, Piper Schiola-Williams, KC Gallery hosts The Kishwaukee College Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of student works through Jan. 22. Kishwaukee College art students submitted original works in a variety of media, including paintings, drawings, photography, metals, ceramics, video and mixed media for this juried show.

Awards were announced at an artists' reception held at the gallery in December. Award recipients were: Madeline McDougall, "Ghosts Read Too," photography, first place; Mary Emmons, "The Room," ceramics, second Community Theatre lists cast for 'Peter Pan' Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets: $17 in advance, $20 day of show at the Convocation Center box office, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. www.niuconvo.com.

"Rocky Horror Picture 8 p.m. Feb. 27, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second DeKalb. Featuring the shadow cast of "A Powerful and Irrational Mouthwash." For mature audiences.

Doors open at 7 p.m. $10. Other dates: March 27, April 24. www. egyptiantheatre.org.

The Covergirls: 8 p.m. Jan. 24, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich. Pop and rock hits on violins with a twist.

Tickets: $30. www.sandwichop-erahouse.org or 815-786-2555. Brad Paisley: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W.

Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Special guests Parmalee and The Swon Brothers. Tickets: $39.75 and $59.75 at Convocation Center box office, Ticketmaster, Livenation.com or 800-745-3000. Tickets on sale now.

Information: www.convo-center.niu.edu. Broadway More: 8 p.m. Feb. 7, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich.

Joseph Arko and Lindsey Dondanville will sing a compilation of Broadway, musical theater, opera and art song repertoire. Tickets: $15. www.sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555. Gaelic Storm: 7:30 p.m. Feb.

14, have come up through the CCT ranks, Isaiah Panke and Emma Carpenter, both 13-year-olds from DeKalb. "We have had the pleasure of watching Isaiah and Emma grow as a performers for several years," Schippits said in the release. "After watching more than 100 people audition, we knew they were perfect for these roles. Isaiah brings a tremendous spirit and energy to the part of Peter Pan, while Emma has a natural charm that makes her ideal to play Wendy." Playing the villain in the show, Captain Hook, is another local theater veteran, Jeff Little, of Waterman. "Jeff has that priceless ability to create the sort of character that audiences love to hate," Schippits said in the release.

That group leads a cast of more than 100 talented local and the riots in Ferguson. Sometimes I don't feel smart enough for certain things to make a joke. Essentially, I try to write an editorial in my head, then try to make it funny. Poulisse: What makes you really happy? Black: My friends make me really happy. Really silly humor makes me happy.

Watching other comics makes me happy, and golf. Poulisse: Are you a pretty avid golfer? Black: I try to play when I can. It's like the dumbest escape in the world. Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second DeKalb.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: at www. egyptiantheatre.org or 815-758-1225. Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues: 8 p.m. Feb.

14, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich. Tickets: $35. www. sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555.

The Chicago Rat Pack "One Swingin' 8 p.m. Feb. 21, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second DeKalb. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: at www. egyptiantheatre.org or 815-758-1225. Casting Crowns: 7 p.m. Feb. 27, NIU Convocation Center, 1525 W.

Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $24 at the Convocation Center box office, Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. www.niuconvo.com. Rick Stanley The Celtic Harp: 7:30 p.m.

March 17, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich. Tickets: $20. www. sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555.

Retrospective Simon and Garfunkel Tribute Band: 8 p.m. March 21, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich. Tickets: $35. www.

sandwichoperahouse.org or 815-786-2555. Almost Elton John: 8 p.m. April 4, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad Sandwich. Tickets: $40.

www.sandwichoperahouse. org or 815-786-2555. AC Rock: 8 p.m. April 18, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad actors including Tate Mang-um and Joey Gentile as John and Michael Darling, Cadmium Bound as their mother, Mrs.

Darling, Jesse Mayer as their father, Mr. Darling, and Lexi Headon as their nursemaid, Liza. Adult Wendy will be played by Melissa Squires and her daughter, Jane, by Rachel Yonker. Peter's Lost Boys are played by Giovanni Bianchi. Wyatt Miller, Kendall Graham, Cody Peterson, Penelope Giese, Kaitlin Jacobson, Laura Avilies, Charlie Viviri-to, Jack Piaza, Aaron Rigg-Goldblum, Matthew Gillies, Olivia King, Reagan Wesley, Taylor Wesley, Bella Gentile, Malerie Morey, Molly Johnson, Sophia Binder, Jasmine Young, Chloe Harbecke, Caroline Harbecke, Nick Taylor, Aiden Pero, Payton Foster, Olivia Conery, Bella Vivirito, Iliana Rigaud, Isa Poulisse: On the flip side of that, what makes you really angry? Black: Stupidity, lack of respect for other human beings, greed those really send me over the top.

Poulisse: You were here back in October 2011. What did you make of the area? Black: It was depressing. The downtown didn't have a lot. Certain cities have bounced back, certain cities haven't. There are places that seem to have found a way to make a comeback.

I don't doubt the good people of DeKalb will find a way. "Signature Show" group exhibition: Through Jan. 24, The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. Information: 815-758-0313, dandekalbgallery.com or dekalbgallery.com. "Curated by DeKalb: 50 Years of the Anthropology Through May 2015, Cole Hall, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free, www.niu. eduanthromuseum "General Dutton's Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N.

Main Sycamore. Exhibition explores the life and times of General Everell Dutton, including his role in the Civil War and how he shaped Sycamore when he returned. Admission: $5, free for members and children younger than 14. www.sycamorehistory.org. 815-895-5762.

"View Through the 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in January and by appointment, DeKalb Area Women's Center Galleries, 1021 State St. DeKalb. Exhibit of a camera collection by Roger Kyler, a photographer for 25 years. His display includes film cameras from the early 1900s to the 1970s and current production digital cameras.

Free. Public reception: 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16. Information: 815-758-1351 or Children's Community Theatre has named the cast of its spring production of "Peter Pan." The family classic will be presented over two weekends, March 13-15 and March 20-22 at the historic Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

The show will tell the classic story of Peter Pan, a boy who can fly and never grows up and spends his never-ending childhood leading his band of Lost Boys through adventures on the small island of Neverland, where they battle pirates and Indians. Pan brings Wendy Darling and her brothers, John and Michael to join him in Neverland, where Wendy becomes "mother" to the Lost Boys, entangling herself and her brothers in the battles against the evil Captain Hook. The show features classic songs like "I'm Flying," BLACK Continued from page CI Poulisse: What do you make of what recently happened at the satirical magazine in France? Black: I have a little statue of Edvard Munch's silent scream. That's what I felt. I was basically screaming and nothing came out.

It's beyond senseless. You really do get to that point where enough is enough. Look, you want to attack a nuclear plant, you want to attack a base somewhere, you want to attack an embassy maybe but attack cartoonists? Children's "I'll Never Grow Up" and "I Gotta Crow." "We are excited about this show because it promises to be a real theatrical spectacle," CCT President (and director of the show) George Schippits said in a news release. "We have a custom-made set that is being brought in from Seattle, Washington; we will be teaming up with the world-class flying effects team at Hall and Associates who will provide the pixie dust to get Peter and his friends airborne; and we have one of the largest and most talented casts that we have had in years." Assisting Schippits are assistant director Susan Graham, choreographer Samantha Gall and music directors Chris Hagendorn and Jeannette Mingus. Headlining that cast are pair of local actors who Please.

It's dealing with insane people. They're nuts. It has nothing to do with religion, and I'm tired of them calling it radical Islam. Islam is not part of it. Poulisse: You sound riled up.

Black: I've been building toward it for two days. It's been a build-up. Poulisse: What's your personal line of too much? Black: I try not to, unless it's really funny, be misogynistic or homophobic or xenophobic. Certain topics are sensitive, like gun violence and abortion.