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September 12 | 7:30 p.m.

Special Consensus

The Special Consensus, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, is a bluegrass band with multiple IBMA awards and GRAMMY nominations. 
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Charlotte's Web

September 25-28

Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! 

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"La Llorona" by Ballet 5:8

October 4 | 7:00 p.m.

Step into the Mexican myth of "La Llorona," where choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager reinterprets Maria’s journey through a lens of compassion and nuance.
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Nella

October 10 | 7:30 p.m.

Born in Venezuela, Latin GRAMMY® Award-winner Nella rose to international fame with her powerhouse voice and magnetic presence.
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The Making of Life on
Our Planet

Oct 17 | 7:30 p.m.

Four billion years. Millions of species. Five mass extinction events (and counting). It’s the story of Life on Our Planet. From the Emmy® Award-winning team behind Netflix’s Our Planet series, comes a new natural history speaker series event: The Making of Our Planet.
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Pat Tomasulo

October 18 | 7:30 p.m.

A stand-up comedian, podcaster and one of the hosts of the WGN Morning News, Pat Tomasulo is also one of the top headlining acts in Chicago. He’ll bring his observational, absurdist humor, riffing through a variety of life observations, topical news and sports and the idiosyncrasies of being human.
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The Selena Experience

November 2 | 4:00 p.m.

512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert.  Simply, the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995.
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Choral Ensembles Holiday Concert

December 6 | 4 p.m.

The CLC Choral Ensembles fill the theatre with rich harmonies and a celebratory mix of holiday favorites.
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Jazz Combo Concert

December 8 | 7 p.m.

The Jazz Combo fills the room with cool rhythms, bold improvisation and an intimate jazz vibe. A free concert that’s all about great music and a relaxed, up-close experience.

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Location: P101

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Taylorville

December 14 | 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

"Taylorville" is your ticket to a night filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor's iconic career.
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Ruth Page's The Nutcracker

December 20 & 21 | 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Experience the magic of this perennial holiday favorite on the JLC Mainstage. Featuring a cast curated from local and international dance artists, the enchanting story of Clara and her Prince — set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score — is pure delight for the entire family.
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