Friday, November 30, 2018 Jolly Old St. Nick Concert Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Ring in the holiday season with Elmhurst’s festive annual celebration of the city’s German roots. Hear authentic carols performed by traditional local German choirs, Damenchor and Männerchor. Jolly Old St. Nick will join the festivities to explain the history of his legend and take photos with guests. Hot cocoa and treats will be provided. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas. Donations for the giving tree to support Yorkfield Food Pantry gratefully accepted. No registration required, all ages welcome. Location: Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York St., Elmhurst Cost: FREE More info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457

Take an interactive journey through Elmhurst history! See the award-winning tabletop map filled with photos from various eras, and explore fascinating object towers on different themes, from businesses to community, and watch a video on Elmhurst history. Check out the latest History Spotlight, a rotating display of special objects and photos from the museum’s collection which currently features objects and information about the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce.

Modern carvings from the House of Fabergé feature Russian folklore figures of the Kvass Seller, the Gypsy Fortune Teller and the Vagabond made of Russian gemstone materials.

The Rock Café features 3 balanced meals made entirely out of stone. The Rock Café was generously donated to the Museum by the Josefeck Family in 2013. On display through May 2019.

Experience an interactive video work, large-scale light installation, intervention in the McCormick House, and more.

McCormick House: 1952 – 1959 curated by Robert Kleinschmidt and Ryan Monteleagre See the Children's Wing with a full domestic interior for the first time since the museum acquired the McCormick House.

The Figure and the Chicago Imagists: Selections from Elmhurst College Art Collection curated by Suellen Rocca, one of the original Imagists Featuring over 30 works by some of the most provocative and influential Midwest artists since the 1960s. This exhibition is part of Art Design Chicago, an initiative of the Terra Foundation for American Art exploring Chicago’s art and design legacy with presenting partner, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

Experience the nostalgia and sentiment of Frank Capra’s 1946 classic film though a private collection from Richard Goodson of rare memorabilia including vintage posters, photographs, collectibles, and more. Additional objects from EHM’s collection will be on display, including handmade ornaments from Dresden, Germany and original prints by former Elmhurst resident Lee Sturges, a well-known American artist and etcher. Exhibit sponsor: Lakeside Bank.

Over the course of a parent/teacher conference, a mother seeks answers for why her son, Gidion, has been suspended from his 5th grade class. Their discussion escalates into a clash of ideas and ideals, and the "truth" becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish.

"Toot Suite!" features ESO principal flute Claudia Cryer, bassist Alison Gaines, pianist Jeremy Kahn, and Kevin Kosnik on drums in Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio No. 2 as well as favorite jazz standards.

Geologist Sara Kurth presents an introduction to rocks and minerals. Learn to identify minerals through basic hands-on identification including observation skills and hardness tests. Great for rockhounds and scout, adult supervision required.

Children can make their own gemstone jewelry to keep. Choose two different types of jewelry to make with stones from the Museum Shop an learn how to work with jeweler's tools. Completes Girl Scout Jeweler's Badge.

Celebrate your Thanksgiving with us at 151! Let our Culinary Team provide you with all your favorites and then some. Adults: $39.95 pp | Kids(12 and under): $19.95 pp See menu below! Book your reservation now! https://www.opentable.com/r/one-fifty-one-kitchen-and-bar-reservations-elmhurst?restref=342826&lang=en-US

UCCA needs volunteers to help sort and pack food boxes for Elmhurst Community District 205 children and their families in need. Please join us to help end hunger in our community!

Over the course of a parent/teacher conference, a mother seeks answers for why her son, Gidion, has been suspended from his 5th grade class. Their discussion escalates into a clash of ideas and ideals, and the "truth" becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish.

Elmhurst College Festival of Lessons and Carols draws together the campus and community to open a joyful and spiritual season. This year’s celebration of the tradition will take place on Friday, Nov. 30, in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel (190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, elmhurst.edu/campusmap). The College will offer two performances of the celebration, at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., to accommodate the popularity of the event. Doors will open half an hour before each starting time.

Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebration of Elmhurst’s German roots. Elmhurst’s authentic German choirs, Damenchor and Männerchor, perform German carols. Jolly Old St. Nick will join the festivities to explain his legend and take photos with guests. Hot cocoa and treats will be provided. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas! Donations for the giving tree to support Yorkfield Food Pantry will be gratefully accepted. No registration required, all ages welcome.