We love the arts! Here are a few upcoming events (some involving First Pres members) which are being organized by Director of Worship Hannah McConnell as fun and interesting outings:
Saturday, October 26, at 2 – 4:30 pm – First Pres member Robert McConnell conducts the Joffrey Ballet’s “Atonement” at Chicago’s Lyric Opera House. The ballet is based on the novel by Ian McEwan, exploring the complexities of self-deception, the weight of guilt, and the enduring impact of a single lie. RSVP to Hannah at hmcconnell@firstpresevanston.org by noon on Sunday, October 20 to join our reduced-price ticket group, in the $40/ticket range. (Please indicate if you’re interested in one of a limited number of scholarship tickets, or to carpool to downtown Chicago.) More information at https://joffrey.org/
Sunday, November 3, at 5 – 6 pm – Northwestern University’s Bienen Contemporary/Early Chamber Choir presents its annual “Evensong” Concert at Evanston’s Alice Millar Chapel, sharing choral works of contemplation and reflection by Britten, Poulenc, and more. Free, no tickets required. RSVP to Hannah at hmcconnell@firstpresevanston.org if you’d like to sit with our group. More information at https://www.music.northwestern.edu/events/bienen-contemporaryearly-vocal-ensemble
Sunday, December 1, at 2:30 – 4:30 pm – First Pres member Phil Timberlake plays 19 characters in a one man show in Lifeline Theater’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.” Did Scrooge’s partner Marley also have a chance for redemption? Find out in this show of rousing good cheer to start off your Christmas season! RSVP to Hannah at hmcconnell@firstpresevanston.org by noon on Sunday, November 10, to join our reduced-price ticket group, at $22.50/ticket. (Please indicate if you’re interested in one of a limited number of scholarship tickets, or to carpool to Rogers Park). More info at https://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2024-2025/christmas-carol/
