Highland Park Presbyterian Church

Concert I: A Halloween Haunting, October 24, 2026, 2pm
In this theatrical and musically compelling program, pianist Susan Merdinger and members of the Sheridan Solisti present Halloween Haunting, an imaginative concert of “ghost-themed” classical works for piano, organ, and chamber ensemble by Bach, Beethoven, Bolcom, Liszt and Levinson. The program features author and narrator Karen Kaplan presenting excerpts from her novel “Conjoined”, interwoven with music reflecting themes of memory, spirit, and the supernatural. A centerpiece of the program is the Chicago live premiere of Dybbuk Piano Trio by Grammy-nominated composer Ilya Levinson. Musicians include Steven Greene, organ, Alex Koffman, violin, Martine Benmann, cello. The Sanctuary Sounds Concert Series is Free and Open to the Public, but donations are gratefully accepted on the Highland Park Presbyterian Church website. www.hppcil.org

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Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit...

Concert I: A Halloween Haunting, October 24, 2026, 2pm
In this theatrical and musically compelling program, pianist Susan...

Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit Inaugural Concert

Susan Merdinger

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Eric DeGrechie

Deerfield

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Northbrook

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Buffalo Grove

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Niles-Morton Grove

Amie Schaenzer

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Wayfarer Theater

Experience a powerful encore presentation of The Kid Officer, a film by John Rokosny from the Emmy Award winning team behind They Survived Together. This moving coming-of-age story set in history's darkest hour is brought to you by Their Stories Foundation. Tickets are available now for this limited theatrical engagement.

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Experience a powerful encore presentation of The Kid Officer, a film by John Rokosny from the Emmy Award winning team behind...

"The Kid Officer"- Coming of Age in History's Darkest Hour 

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG

Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Holiday Inn North Shore Chicago in Skokie, Illinois. The evening begins at 7:00 PM with a dessert reception catered by Zelda’s Catering, followed by an 8:00 PM program featuring keynote speaker Ali Hearn, LCSW—a consultant, trainer, coach, and mental health advocate who will explore how we can rethink our everyday spaces to foster belonging and connection in the face of rising loneliness. Tickets are $100 per person, with sponsorship opportunities also available.

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 No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where...

 Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November...

 No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together

Gorton Center

The International Students Association (ISA) invites the Lake Forest College community and friends to join us for One World, a celebration of Lake Forest College’s cultural diversity through music, art, and dance.<a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/oneworld2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE TODAY!</a>
Held on Tuesday, November 10, the evening begins with a reception for community members at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest at 5:30 p.m., followed by the event inside Gorton’s John and Nancy Hughes Theater beginning at 6:30 p.m.
One World features an amazing display of talented performances representing cultures from around the globe while also serving as a fundraiser supporting our international students who may be experiencing financial challenges.

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The International Students Association (ISA) invites the Lake Forest College community and friends to join us for One World, a...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey

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Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 330 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL

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