Friday, Mar. 22, 7p | Saturday, Mar. 23, 1p
Tickets at saltcreekballet.org “Don Quixote” is a comedic romance set against the sun-drenched landscapes of Spain, underscored by the vibrant compositions of Ludwig Minkus. The hallmark of this ballet lies in its fabulous and incredible dancing, captivating audiences from the very beginning to the grand finale. Drawing inspiration from Miguel de Cervantes’ epic 17th-century novel,…
Wednesday, March 20 | 1:30 & 7:30p
Director: Eva Longoria United States | Drama, 2023 1 hour, 39 min. | English This is the inspiring story of Richard Montañez who, as a Frito Lay janitor, disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican heritage to turn Flamin’ Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon. In addition to…
Friday, May 2 | 7:30p
Join us for the Emergence Dance Concert featuring choreography and performances by College of DuPage students and faculty, and guests artists from the Chicagoland area. This is an evening of dance and film that will excite and inspire audience of all ages. The College of DuPage Dance Program encompasses a curriculum that stresses discipline, endurance…
Sunday, Apr. 28 | 3p
Chicago a capella presents The History of Harmony Co-created and narrated by Deke Sharon, the heralded “Father of Contemporary A Cappella” and music director of “Pitch Perfect,” History of Harmony tells the story of vocal harmony from the early 20th century to today. From barbershop quartets through doo-wop and boy bands, these layered musical sounds…
Thursday, April 4 | 7P
COD Presents: An Evening with Richard Montañez Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Inventor From humbled beginnings as a Frito-Lay janitor to a rising company executive, inventor Richard Montañez inspired the creation of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and other related products. His true grit, homage to Mexican culture and unwavering determination helped to disrupt the food industry to evolve…
Wednesday, March 13 | 1:30 & 7:30p
UPDATED FILM: Continuous Journey note: The film “Cake” is no longer being show, in its place, we will show “Continuous Journey” at the same date and time. Director: Ali Kazimi English | Documentary, 2004 1 hour, 27 minutes | Canada & India Continuous Journey chronicles events of 1914 voyage boat Komagata Maru who was transporting…
Wednesday, March 6 | 1:30 & 7:30p
Director: Jasmila Žbanić Bosnia | Drama/History, 2020 1 hour, 41 min. | Serbo-Croatian Aida is an English schoolteacher in Bosnia, but in 1995 she is employed by the United Nations as a translator. When her hometown that was designated as a UN safe haven falls under the occupation of the Serbian army, Aida with her…
Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 1:30 & 7:30p
Director: Shaunak Sen India | Documentary, 2022 1 hour, 37 min. | Hindi In one of the world’s most populated cities, two brothers (Nadeem and Saud) devote their lives to protect the black kite, a majestic bird of prey that is essential to the ecosystem of New Delhi that has been falling from the sky…
Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 1:30 & 7:30p
Director: Santiago Mitre Argentina | Drama/History, 2022 2 hours, 20 min. | Spanish Justice is served in Argentina 1985¸ inspired by the true story of Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo and their young legal team of unlikely heroes in their David-vs-Goliath battle. Under constant threat, they dared to prosecute Argentina’s bloodiest military dictatorship against all…
Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 1:30 & 7:30p
Director: Éric Lartigau France-Belgium | Drama/Comedy, 2014 1 hour, 46 min. | French In the Bélier family everyone is deaf, except Paula – a high school student who discovers she has a gift for singing. Despite the hardship of being a teenager and being the go-between for her dairy-farmer parents and the hearing world, Paula…
