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Topic: Can you improve ? Posted: 17 May 2009 at 5:44pm |
I am a new member and trying to gauge peoples thoughts.
Im 30- I was a strong junior bowler but lost interest in cricket around the age of 16-17 .. I recently got back into it a few years back .. I play at a pretty average level not terrible but nothing special .. I bowl seam up and have taken about 20-30 wickets a season at about 20 since I started playing again .. Iv done ok but Im inconsistent and find it hard to control the ball so tend to be quite expensive and get taken off a lot- Its disheartening and Im starting to lose interest in the same way as when I was younger... I've thought about trying to bowl off spin- I think in our league and on our pitches a good off spinner would clean up - Iv tried in the nets but i dont get much turn - my question is this- Is it possible for someone with limited natural talent to develop into a good spinner with good professional coaching and practice..
When I played golf I invested in lessons and it was money well spent but do people think this can work in cricket and worth the investment or will I be left cursing my sporting genes forever !
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The older you get the harder it becomes to improve. However you can still certainly become a decent club spinner at your age. It's not an unusual route for an old fast bowler to keep playing as a spinner in later years.
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At this age try copy somebody's action. Bowl 100 deliveries a day at the nets. You can't have an action of your own and be successful at this age when you are not a natural offie. I have seen quite a few guys trying this thing. It worked for some and didn't for others.
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Like Zuhair says, it works for some and not others. How many times have we seen test cricketers reinvent themselves? It's quite common. At 30-odd Colin Miller started bowling Off Spin and was excellent, certainly Australia could do with someone like him now. Lance Klusener changed from bowling express, to bowling off and leg cutters, albeit with the same action. We've also seen many guys who were bowlers who could bat a bit, to become genuine batsman who bowled less and less. While quite a few players have picked up wicket keeping out of no where, like Jimmy Maher and Rahul Dravid.
Ideal cricketer: Bowl like Warne, bat like Tendulkar, field like Jonty!!
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Day one – Singapore: Following check-in at the Raffles Hotel, stewards in traditional silk uniforms greet you as you join The Eastern & Oriental Express prior to its departure from Singapore's Woodland Railway station. Settle into your suite and enjoy the passing scenery as the train crosses to Malaysia via the causeway of the Straits of Johor. Lunch is served in one of the opulent dining cars, and then one can relax during the afternoon. Dress for dinner and then spend a relaxing evening in the Bar Car in the company of our resident pianist. During the evening, the E&O pauses at Kuala Lumpur's magnificent Moorish-style station where you may disembark for a stroll. Retire to your cabin which has been transformed into a cosy bedroom. 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At the E&O landing point you board a motor coach for a brief trip past the North Temple and Chinese Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre. Explore this informative museum, where an historian is available to answer questions. There is time to visit the Don Rak War Cemetery adjacent to the museum. Rejoin the coach for the transfer to Kanchanaburi railway station from where your E&O journey continues with lunch. Arrive into Bangkok in the late afternoon. Dates and Prices 2013: January 24. February 1, 15, 22. March 16. April 3, 17. May 22. June 19. July 11, 20. September 9, 28. October 11, 18. November 8, 16. December 20. Pullman Superior/Single: GBP £1,560. State Cabin: GBP £2,240. Presidential Suite: GBP £3,250 2014: February 1, 10, 19. April 23. Pullman Superior/Single: GBP £1,720. State Cabin: GBP £2,460. Presidential Suite: GBP £3,740 Prices are per person based on double occupancy, except for single cabin. The Chronicles of South East Asia train journeysEpic Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Mai, returning to Bangkok Seven days and six nights on the train, with two additional complimentary nights at the exquisite Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ahead lies pure adventure: a tour to hidden, off-the-beaten-track treasures that only a very few foreign visitors reach. Alongside a privileged chance to meet villagers at work creating traditional crafts, there is also the opportunity for a true taste of contemporary Thailand – a visit to a leading-edge 'new latitude' vineyard which, it goes without saying, includes sampling the wines. Day one – Bangkok: Arrive independently at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (Superior Room) Day two – Depart Bangkok: Breakfast at the hotel. A private check-in at the hotel is followed by a welcome reception on board the train before your adventure begins. Enjoy dinner in one of the opulent dining cars then perhaps have your fortune told by the on board astrologer and listen to the resident pianist playing nostalgic melodies in the Bar Car. Day three – Isan – Village Life & Prasat Sikhoraphum: Following breakfast, you will be escorted to a traditional Isan village where there is a walking tour that enables you to meet the residents. The expert guides will explain Isan customs and how to show respect. Walking through the village, you will visit the local temple and school, and see women weaving "matmee" cloth (silk or cotton) or bamboo mats on home looms. Explore and learn about the complex system of rice cultivation and enjoy a walk through the verdant rice paddies. Day four – Phanom Rung: This morning brings a visit to Phanom Rung, another majestic and highly revered 12th century Khmer temple, which has been nominated for World Heritage status. After exploring this magnificent complex, with its intricate stone carvings of ancient legends, visit a nearby village famous for its silk weavers and observe them at their work. Return to the E&O late morning where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure, watching the scenes of rural Thailand pass by as the train travels towards Chiang Mai. Lunch is served as the train traverses vast, open plains. Enjoy on board entertainment and glimpse scenes of rural life through the windows. As evening turns into night, a delightful dinner based on the produce of this region will be served in the restaurant cars. Day five – Chiang Mai: Today discover the northern province of Chiang Mai, the ancient Lanna Kingdom. This fascinating region pre-dates by several hundred years the Siamese settlements further south, such as Sukhothai and Bangkok. Day six – Lampang: After breakfast you arrive in Lampang, another northern Thai city rich in history and culture. Here there is the opportunity to explore the city in its trademark pony carriages. These delightful carts were originally imported from England for use by Thai nobility in Bangkok, but were sent to the provinces after the introduction of the automobile. The leisurely carriage ride concludes at Ban Sao Nak (House of Many Pillars). Built in 1895 on 116 pillars by a local resident, this house is now a museum, in front of which stands a huge 133-year-old Sarapee (Ochocarpus Siamensis) tree. Take a tour of the house and garden and enjoy morning tea on the lawn before returning to E&O. Lunch is served on board, as you travel through the breathtaking countryside. Enjoy the vistas from the open air Observation Car, order a sunset cocktail and move on to the restaurant car for dinner on board. Day seven – Khao Yai National Park: Today begins with an early morning visit to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand's oldest such reserve. With an expert naturalist to guide you, explore the park and – with luck – observe wildlife such as elephants, deer, gibbons, birds and lizards in their natural habitat. This excursion includes a comfortable hike along one of the park's leafy walking trails for a close up view of unique plants and flowers. After enjoying the morning in the park, a coach will take you to Gran Monte – one of the country's most celebrated vineyards. Gran Monte bottles its own wine under the direction of Thailand's first female oenologist, Ms. Nikki Visootha Lohitnavy. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the vineyard's renowned restaurant and sample a selection of wines, followed by a walking tour among the vines. Return to E&O in the late afternoon and mark the end of an unforgettable journey around Thailand's lesser-known destinations by joining new-found friends at our "farewell" cocktail party. Day eight – Bangkok: Return to Bangkok and transfer to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for a final complimentary night. Day nine - After breakfast, continue with your own onward arrangements. Dates and Prices 2013: November 24 State Cabin: GBP £5,700, Presidential Suite: GBP £7,300 Prices are per person based on double occupancy, except for single cabin. Fables of the Hills: Singapore to Bangkok Seven days and five nights on the train, one being spent a the Cameron Highlands Resort, with two additional complimentary nights, one at the famous Raffles Hotel and one at the exquisite Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The equatorial sun streams down on the carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express, resplendent in their green and cream livery. Starting from modern Singapore, they are poised to make a journey back in time. The journey leads to all that is best and most compelling in Asia: the romance and colonial heritage of Malaysia's mist-shrouded Cameron Highlands, the evocative Bridge over the River Kwai and the fabulously-varied architecture of cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Kangsar and Georgetown on the island of Penang. Day one – Singapore: Arrive independently at the Raffles Hotel (Courtyard Suite) Day two – Depart Singapore: Breakfast is served in the Tiffin Room. A private check-in at the hotel is followed by the welcoming reception on the train. A cool drink is served as you settle into your luxurious cabin. The whistle blows and the train sets off through the city, over the causeway into Malaysia and out into the countryside beyond. Make your way to the Bar Car for a cocktail reception hosted by the Train Manager and the chance to meet other guests. Enjoy dinner in one of the opulent dining cars and listen to the resident pianist playing nostalgic melodies in the Bar Car. Day three - Kuala Lumpur & Overnight at Cameron Highlands: After breakfast, the E&O arrives at the impressive Mughal-style Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, built in 1885. Immerse yourself in the bustling capital of Malaysia through a choice of activities such as a city tour, heritage walking tour or a visit to the National Museum. Full details of available options are provided on board. Return to the E&O at midday and depart Kuala Lumpur as lunch is served as the E&O climbs past rubber plantations towards Malaysia's verdant uplands. After arriving at Tapah Station, disembark the train for the coach transfer to the luxurious Cameron Highlands Resort. Day four - Cameron Highlands: After a leisurely breakfast at the resort, choose from a wide variety of available tours and activities (full details will be provided). Spend the morning being pampered at the famed Spa Village or visit the Best of Highlands tea plantation for a guided walk through the fragrant tea gardens and a tour of the factory with the chance to sample a variety of aromatic brews. Other options include a trip to the Mardi Agro-technology Park to discover the array of fruits, vegetables and flowers grown in the Highlands and to sample an amazing ten different varieties of strawberries. A lunch based on this wonderful produce will be served at the resort. You then travel to Ipoh to once again board the waiting Eastern & Oriental Express. Relax with an aperitif in the Bar Car before enjoying a fabulous dinner as the train glides on through the night. Day five – Kuala Kangsar & Penang: This morning brings a leisurely tour through the royal city of Kuala Kangsar, home to the Sultan of Perak . Cradled in a bend of the Perak River, this historic city is charming, serene and full of interest. Visit the Victorian-era Royal Museum (the former Royal Palaces) and the impressive Ubudiah Mosque. Day six - Monkey Training College at Surat Thani: During the early hours of the morning, the train crosses into Thailand at Padang Besar. Relax and enjoy scenic views of southern Thailand, as the train passes paddy fields and golden temples. A sumptuous lunch will be served on board before the E&O arrives at Surat Thani. This agricultural town is known for its many types of fruit and oysters. However, the highlight of this stop is a private tour of the Monkey Training College. The skilfull 'students' have traditionally been used in this region to help harvest coconuts. At this college they learn how to choose only ripe coconuts, and to bring them down without damaging them. Day seven – River Kwai & the Tham Kasae Viaduct: This morning the train arrives at the River Kwai Bridge where you disembark for a leisurely cruise along the dramatic gorge on a local river barge. You then have time to visit the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum and Don Rak War Cemetery. Day eight – Bangkok: Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel for a complimentary overnight stay. Day nine - After breakfast, depart for your own onward arrangements. Dates and Prices 2013: March 3. October 27 State Cabin: GBP £5,700. Presidential Suite: GBP £7,300 Prices are per person based on double occupancy, except for single cabin. Tales of Laos: Thailand and Laos Four days and three nights The tropical heat and bustle of Bangkok's central station give way to the cool swish of silk. Stewards in traditional uniforms made from this exotic fabric greet you as you step on board the Eastern & Oriental Express – and into another realm. The train travels across the dramatic plains of Thailand's remote north-east. Ahead lies a voyage of discovery, travelling past farmland and forested valleys to where the Mekong separates Thailand from Laos. Here begins a high point of the journey: the train crosses the swirling river on newly laid tracks and continues along the first railway in Laos – a seven-mile stretch that leads to the capital, Vientiane. E&O passengers are among the few to travel this route to Laos. It is a wonderfully evocative way to arrive in a country once part of old Indochina and subsequently sealed off from the rest of Asia for many years. Vientiane has a delightful old-world air, with traditional markets, golden temples and colonial residences lining leafy boulevards. Stop at Phimai to explore the impressive Angkor-style Khmer temples. Discover the vineyards of the scenic Khao Yai hills and sample the "new" latitude wines cultivated there. Day one – Bangkok: Your journey begins with an afternoon departure from Bangkok and a warm welcome by your steward. As you settle into the privacy of your well-appointed cabin, indulge in afternoon tea and pastries served by the attentive steward. 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Day three – Vientiane: After breakfast, the Eastern & Oriental Express will cross the Mekong River via the Friendship Bridge linking Thailand to Laos. Passengers will disembark for a full day's excursion of the capital city of Vientiane, including lunch at the historic Settha Palace Hotel. View the contrasts of gilded Buddhist temples alongside French colonial architecture in the timeless and relaxed atmosphere of the city. Reboard the train late afternoon and depart for the return journey to Thailand, relaxing in the observation car or saloon lounge. As night descends, enjoy cocktails and another delightful dinner. Day four – Bangkok: Indulge in a leisurely breakfast as the train proceeds to Bangkok, arriving mid-morning. Dates and Prices 2013: October 2 State Cabin: GBP2,500. Presidential Suite: GBP 3,200 Prices are per person based on double occupancy, except for single cabin. Seasonal journeysSingapore-Bangkok New Year's Eve
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Creative Composition
Hello and welcome to my Gimp tutorial. My name is Jacob Philpott and I am a graphic designer Today we are going to learn how to make a photo-manipulation using an eye stock, I hope you enjoy my tutorial!.
1. Open up the eye stock image provided here. Credit of the stock belongs to soraneko. Resize and sharpen the image to an appropriate size. Now use the clone tool and get rid of the glare in the pupil.
2. Duplicate the layer and erase every part of the image except for the eye. You can do this using the plain eraser tool or use different tools if you prefer. Now change the top layer's mode to "Dodge". If when you erase the top layer you get a color, then go to Layer>Transparency>Add Alpha Channel.
3. Open up an image of space with stars and copy and paste the image into our document. Erase all but the pupil area of the eye. Keep the layer mode on Normal.
4. Create a new layer and fill it with color #68b4d4. Now go back to the space layer and go to Layer>Transparency>Alpha To Selection. This should select the current layer. Now go to Select>Grow and grow the selection by 3 pixels (may vary depending on how large or small the image is).
5. While on the blue layer, go to Select>Inverse and the Edit>Cut. Now change the layer mode to "Hue".
6. Create a new layer. Go to your brush tool and select a medium sized hard brush. Click on Brush Dynamics and make the settings match this:
7. Now click on the Paths Tool. If you don't know the basics of the Paths Tool, watch this brief video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiGeOGyxcEw . Now create a path, STARTING FROM OFF THE CANVAS towards the dark spot of the eye. Go to Stroke Path and make sure Paintbrush is selected and "Emulate Brush Dynamics" is checked. Make sure the foreground color is still blue.
8. Repeat this a few times on separate layers. Use the Dodge/Burn Tool to create some difference in the paths.
9. Open up a stock image with clouds and copy and paste it into our document. Move the clouds to where you want and erase the rest with a large soft eraser. Finally, change the layer mode to "Value".
10. Create a new layer and fill it with the same blue. Lower the opacity to 50% and change the layer mode to "Hue".
11. Finally, create a new layer and with black as your foreground color, use the paintbrush and a big soft brush to color over the border of the image. Lower the opacity to your liking.
For more photo-manipulation tutorials, visit http://ajitgraphics.blogspot.com
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Thanks for the tutorial Ajit
Thanks for the tutorial Ajit :)
Awesome post, I learned a
Awesome post, I learned a lot. I love this open source software, wow...
nice tut! i made a blog for
nice tut!
i made a blog for gimp tuts after reading these tutorials at your site. gimpeez.blogspot.com (don't have a better name). i always like comments and suggestions from pros so plz visit my blog and give your suggestions about the blog.
Very nice I'm definitely
Very nice I'm definitely going to try it.
Pretty sick ;O I had a fun
Pretty sick ;O
I had a fun time trying to create something as cool. I made something kind of similar, but didn't come out as cool ::
ROOPDEEROO?! I didn't know
I didn't know you had a flippin' account here? -highfives- :D
really nice tutorial, but my
really nice tutorial, but my version of gimp didn't have brush dynamics, it only had pressure sensitivity, what should i do?
I suggest checking out
I suggest checking out http://gimp.org and seeing where the latest download is. After downloading the latest version you should have brush dynamics :)
Hello, Thanks for this nice
Thanks for this nice tutorial. I want more gimp tutorials.
I am a newbie at this
I am a newbie at this :)):))
I am stuck at Number 2
Ive erased everything but the eye but i pressed dodge and i triied to erase it but it doesnt
really do eveyrthiing .. it just erases and iv still got the other picture not changed.
help ! :))
Thanks. This is helpful.
Thanks. This is helpful.
ahhh!! I don't get any of it!
ahhh!! I don't get any of it! :D
well actually i get stuck at step four! :D could you help me!?
that would be great thanks
i get it n all but i cant
i get it n all but i cant find where to change my layer mode...i cant find neither hue nor value or watever can sumone help me plz
It looks so great! Can anyone
It looks so great!
Can anyone translate it into german ?
It loooks sooooo
It loooks sooooo greeeaaat!!
Can anyone translate it into german ?
im stuck at step two...can
im stuck at step two...can someone tell me how to switch back to the top layer and change its mode to dodge? :]
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I Have No Clue What Number
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I Have No Clue What Number
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press Ctrl-L to show your
press Ctrl-L to show your layers dialog, then you should see "normal" on the layer, drop down that menu and then you will see all of the other layer modes :)
Also guys to get a basic understanding of where the layers dialog is, etc. try using this video:
'the eye' (step 3) isn't
'the eye' (step 3) isn't helpful, did you mean the iris the pupal or more? with or without the eyelid?
Hmm I said, "Erase all but
Hmm I said, "Erase all but the pupil area of the eye" which seems to answer your question...?
Okay, so whenever i duplicate
Okay, so whenever i duplicate the layer i try to erase it, but it never erases!! WHY?
Uhm, I accidentally pressed
Uhm, I accidentally pressed something on mine, (Not the picture, the side where you change the size of the brush) and the size changer thing disappeared. Can someone help me get it back? It says this where the size changer was: You can drop dockable dialogues here. Please, can someone help???
To the guy up ^^^^^^
To the guy up ^^^^^^ (Visitor)
That has happened to me too... I never figured out how to get the dialouge back to where it's supposed to be.. but this works for me: Double the paint brush icon or whatever you want and another window will appear with the options and other crap for yah.
If this isnt clear enough for yah then just say.
Uhm.. No, not making much
Uhm.. No, not making much sense. :D But, the problem is, that I don't know how to 'double' the brush. Can you tell me how to do that please?
Not detailed enough for users
Not detailed enough for users needing a tutorial
This was Soo GUD
This was Soo GUD HAHAHAHZ!!!!
This is really great i love
This is really great i love it. My only question is, how do you lower the opacity? Can someone please help? Im lost D:
I like the result of this tutorial. I didn't know how to use Path before. xD
Good, but I'm stuck at the
Good, but I'm stuck at the path-drawing step. For the life of me, I can't get it to stroke no matter what I do.
There is a trick i found,
There is a trick i found, okay so after your done with the last step, and you decide you don't want your eye color as blue, than you can make a new layer, and color your eye ball and the 3 (or how ever many you used) thingy above your eyes (it's in step 8) and put your layer mode to hue.
i liked reading this. hope to
i liked reading this. hope to see more
i really loved the creative
i really loved the creative work that you have presented here. it seems to me like an illusion with added up graphics and image quality. i liked the idea of giving each and every makeover ibto that image with screenshot along with. this is really good blog to check on. hope to see more.


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Arts and entertainment calendar for Jan. 10
Updated: February 11, 2013 6:42AM
"The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs"
Jeff-award winner Lance Baker takes on Mike Daisey's monologue through Feb. 9 at 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St., Berwyn. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays. No show Feb. 9 at 5 p.m.; added show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. $18 general admission. Call (708) 795-6704 or visit www.16thstreettheater.org.
"The Art of Murder"
Playing Jan. 24-March 17 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. When a successful artist learns that he has been wronged by his flamboyant art dealer, he plots a devious plan to kill him. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and select Thursdays at 8 p.m. $33-$42. Call (630) 584-6300 or visit www.pheasantrun.com.
Chicago Theatre Week
Tickets for the inaugural Chicago Theatre Week, a collaborative initiative between the League of Chicago Theatres and Choose Chicago, are on sale at www.chicagotheatreweek.com. More than 75 city and suburban productions will feature special events and ticket deals (priced at $15 and $30, fees excluded) for performances Feb. 12-17. The week will also feature talk backs with artists, drink specials and hotel and restaurant discounts. More information about Theatre Week is available at www.chicagotheatreweek.com and a comprehensive list of the Chicago productions is online at www. chicagoplays.com.
"Das Barbecu"
The musical comedy will be presented Jan. 18-Feb. 2 at the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $18; $16 seniors. Call (708) 656-1800 or visit www.jpactheatre.com.
North Central College students will perform a play about women forced to confront life's big issues at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17-19 in Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $5; $3 students and seniors. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
"Jeeves Takes a Bow"
Presented Jan. 30-March 3 by First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $30-$37; $26-$32 for seniors and students; $22 for previews, Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 1. Call (630) 986-8067 or visit www.firstfolio.org.
"The Music Man"
Presented Jan. 16-Feb. 3 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Performances at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $34.90, $39.90, $46.90. Call (630) 896-6666 or visit www.paramountaurora.com.
"Singin' in the Rain"
Through Jan. 13 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The performance schedule is 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. $35-$46, with discounts available for students and senior citizens. Lunch and dinner theater packages available for $49.75-$68. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
"Sunset Boulevard"
Jan. 24-March 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The performance schedule is 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35-$46, with discounts available for students and senior citizens. Lunch and dinner theater packages available for $49.75-$68. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Presented Jan. 17-27 at Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave. Tickets are $18 and $20. Call (708) 246-3380 or visit www.theatreofwesternsprings.com.
Jan. 18-Feb. 9 at Village Theatre Guild, Butterfield Road and Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. Joanna Glass' historical drama depicts the final year in the life Francis Biddle, the United States Attorney General under President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Chief Judge of the Nuremberg trials. Curtain at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. $18. Call (630) 469-8230 or visit www.villagetheatreguild.org.
"The Underpants"
Presented by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble Jan. 17-Feb. 3 at the College of DuPage Building K Theater, on Fawell Boulevard west of Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn. Performances at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays. $25-$33. Call (630) 942-4000.
Chicago Sinfonietta
Presents its annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. at 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Soloists include Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Eric Owens and Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. $40-$50. Visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org.
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
"The Glorious Baroque," 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. The program includes works by Bach and Handel. $29; $27 seniors; $7 students. Call (630) 941-0202 or visit www.elmhurstsymphony.org.
New Philharmonic Orchestra
Performing Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D major at 8 p.m. Jan. 26 in Edman Chapel at Wheaton College, Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Maestro Kirk Muspratt begins the evening with Kirk's Klassical Boot Kamp, providing musical excerpts and video clips highlighting ideas and structure of the work. $38; $36 seniors; $28 youth. Call (630) 942-4000.
The Arcada Theatre
105 E. Main Street, St. Charles. (630) 962-7000. www.oshows.com. Jan. 19, 8 p.m.: Jim Peterik's World Stage. $29-$89. Jan. 25, 8 p.m.: Jo Dee Messina (country rock). $29-$75. Feb. 2, 8 p.m.: Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience. $59-$95. Feb. 7, 8 p.m.: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. $59-$125. Feb. 8, 8 p.m.: The Security Project, featuring former members of The Peter Gabriel Band. $29-$59. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.: The Guess Who. $59-$95.
Blues At The Crossroads II: Muddy and The Wolf
Featuring Grammy Award-winning harmonica master James "Mr. Superharp" Cotton and roots, rock and soul artist JJ Grey, 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $46; $44 seniors; $36 youth. Call (630) 942-4000 or visit www.atthemac.org.
6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. Jan. 11, 9 p.m.: Ralph Covert's Acoustic Army (rock). $10. Jan. 12, 9 p.m.: Webb Wilder, Falling Stars (rock). $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Jan. 13, 6 p.m.: Chicago Grandstand Big Band (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Jan. 13, 8 p.m.: John Fullbright in the SideBar (folk rock). $15. Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Swing Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 ages 17 and under. Jan. 17, 8 p.m.: Bad Sneakers Orchestra (rock). $10. Jan. 18, 9 p.m.: Rico Birthday Bash (world music). $10. Jan. 19, 8:30 p.m.: The Sweet Maries (folk). $10. Jan. 20, 6 p.m.: Chicago Outskirts Big Band (jazz) $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Jan. 25, 9 p.m.: Marcia Ball (blues). $20. Jan. 27, 6 p.m.: John Burnett Orchestra with Frieda Lee (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 1-2, 9 p.m.: C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band (zydeco). $15. Feb. 3, 6 p.m.: Chicago Grandstand Big Band (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 6, 8 p.m.: "The SideBar Sessions" with New Standard Quintet (jazz). $5. Feb. 7, 8 p.m.: James McCandless with Ron Lazzaretti (folk/rock). $10. Feb. 8, 9 p.m.: Terrance Simien (zydeco). $15. Feb. 10, 6 p.m.: Bill O'Connell's Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 13, 8 p.m.: "The SideBar Sessions" with The Peter Lerner Quartet (jazz). $5. Feb. 15, 9 p.m.: Tributosaurus becomes The Band (rock/tribute). $20. Feb. 16, 9 p.m.: Deacon Blues (rock/tribute). $15. Feb. 17, 6 p.m.: Limited Edition Big Band (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.: Great Postmodern Nightmare Big Band (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 20, 8 p.m.: "The SideBar Sessions" with Jarod Bufe Quartet (jazz). $5. Feb. 24, 6 p.m.: John Burnett Orchestra (jazz). $10; $5 for ages 17 and under. Feb. 27, 8 p.m.: "The SideBar Sessions" with BakerzMillion (jazz). $5.
Gospel Extravaganza
Presented at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 in North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. The event features Dexter Walker and Zion Movement Chorale, Voices of Praise gospel choir, Wheaton College Gospel Choir, DuPage African Methodist Episcopal Church Voices of Praise Gospel Choir and praise dancer Glorielle Williams. $15; $10 seniors and students. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
North Central College
Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 637-7469. www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. Jan. 27, 6 p.m.: Cabaret duo Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael present "All in the Musical Family," featuring the music of famous singing families, including The Carpenters, The Andrew Sisters, The Jacksons, The Judds, The Bee Gees, John and Bonnie Raitt and others. $30, $35. Feb. 8, 8 p.m.: Jazz trombonist Joel Adams. $20; $15 students and seniors.
North Central College
Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. (630) 637-7469. www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. Jan. 12, 8 p.m.: Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Marc Cohn. $30, $40.
Pheasant Run Resort
4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 584-6300. www.pheasantrun.com. Jan. 11-12, 8 p.m.: American English (Beatles tribute). $42. Jan. 19, 8 p.m.: 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago tribute). $32.
The World Famous Platters Revue
Performing the greatest hits of The Platters at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4-5 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $50; lunch/theatre packages are available for $65. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
La Grange Art League Gallery and Studio
122 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange. (708) 352-3101. www.lagrangeartleague.org. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. January: "Ship Shape," a mixed media exhibit. Jan. 20, 2-4 p.m.: Yale Factor, professor emeritus at Northern Illinois University, will present a narrative about still life paintings and watercolors in the trompe l'oeil style.
North Central College
Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St., Naperville. (630) 637-5375. Jan. 13-March 7: Drawings, prints, sculpture and collage by local artist Laura Lein-Svencner Reception and artist's talk, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 22.
North Central College
Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. (630) 637-5375. www.northcentralcollege.edu/show. Jan. 11-March 24: "ReMaterialization/Relive Memory," works by fiber installation artist Jan-Ru Wan. Artist's reception 6-8 p.m. Jan. 11.
North Riverside Mall Theatre
7501 W. Cermak Road, Riverside. www.classiccinemas.com. January: Oil paintings by local artist Tanya Gadbaw.
Call for artists
Amdur Productions, an art festival production company, has issued its annual call for artists. Artists can apply online at www.amdurproductions.com. All applications must be received by midnight Jan. 11; late applications will be accepted through Jan. 18 for an additional processing fee. Festivals include: Barrington Art Festival, May 25-26; Promenade of Art Arlington Heights, June 8-9; The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft, Highland Park, June 22-23; Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Glencoe, July 5-7; Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival, July 13-14; North Shore Festival of Art, Skokie, July 27-28; Glencoe Festival of Art, Aug. 3-4; Art at the Glen Town Center, Glenview, Aug. 10-11; Lincolnshire Art Festival, Aug. 17-18; Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park, Aug. 24-25; Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival, Sept. 7-8; Highwood Last Call Starving Artist Art Fair, Sept. 21-22; The Inside Show, Highland Park, Nov. 22-24.
Young Artists Auditions
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra is accepting applications from student musicians who currently attend high school or its equivalent within DuPage, Kane, Kendall or Will counties, or live within one of these counties, for its Young Artists Auditions. Eligible performers are singers, pianists and musicians who play instruments ordinarily found in a symphony orchestra. Auditions will be held Feb. 2 at Gary United Methodist Church, Wheaton. The first-place winner will receive $500 and the opportunity to appear as a soloist with the DuPage Symphony. The completed application form and a non-refundable entry fee of $30 must be postmarked by Jan. 14. For information, call (630) 778-1003 or e-mail email@example.com.
Elmhurst Choral Union
Seeking singers for its spring 2013 concerts, including an appearance with the Elmhurst Symphony and international opera star Samuel Ramey. Membership is open to singers with previous choral experience or the ability to read music. Singers in all voice ranges are sought, especially tenors and basses. Rehearsals begin Jan. 28 on the campus of Elmhurst College. To reserve an audition appointment on Jan. 21 or for more information, visit www.elmhurstchoralunion.org or call (630) 758-1100.
La Grange Art League Gallery and Studio
122 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange. (708) 352-3101. www.lagrangeartleague.org. Art classes begin Jan. 14; registration is in progress. January workshops include Sarah Rehmer's "Introduction to Encaustic Collage and Assemblage," Jan. 11-13; and Nancy Green's "French Getaway Workshop," Jan. 27.
Zanies Comedy Club
Located at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 584-6342. www.zanies.com. Jan. 9-12: John Roy. Jan. 16-19: Carl LaBove. Jan. 23-26: Nick Vatterott. Jan. 30-31: Bill Miller.
Parsons Dance
The contemporary dance company will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $10, $15, $25. Call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Willowbrook Ballroom
8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. Jan. 11, 7-11 p.m.: "Boppin at the Brook" country and wesern dance. $8. Jan. 13, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes. Jan. 15, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dancing. $8. Jan. 16, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dancing, $10. No partner needed. Jan. 18, 8 p.m.: Winter Dance Party featuring tributes to Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. $20 general admission; $25 reserved. Jan. 19, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.: Annual Salsa Championships and Party. Jan. 20, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Ron Smolen Orchestra, $14. No jeans or gym shoes.
The After Hours Film Society
Screening films at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $9; $5 for members, unless noted otherwise. For information, call (630) 534-4528 or visit www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com. Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m.: Steve James' documentary, "Head Games," with guest speakers producer Steve Devick, featured athelete Mary Rounce and her mother, Laura Rounce. Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m.: "The Sessions." Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.: "The Flat."
Brookfield Film Society
Films are screened at The Cottage at Irish Times Pub, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; film at 7:20 p.m. Free admission. Visit www.brookfieldfilmsociety.com. Jan. 21: A look at female comedy teams created by Hal Roach, featuring six short films from 1928 through 1935, starring Thelma Todd, ZaSu Pitts, Patsy Kelly, Anita Garvin and Marion Byron.
"A Night with Nicholas Sparks' Safe Haven: Filmmakers, Author and Stars Bring the Book to Life"
Screened at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at select movie theaters nationwide, including Yorktown 17, 80 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard. The event, broadcast live from Burbank, Calif., will feature author Nicholas Sparks in a discussion about the cinematic adaptation of his best-selling novel, Safe Haven. Tickets available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
Salt Creek Camera Club
Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park. Program topic: how to select the proper image for further processing. Call (708) 562-1164.
Military History Fest
Feb. 1-3 at the Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Vendors will offer militaria, books, videos, and reenacting merchandise, and there will be 14 interactive encampments (Romans through Vietnam), live music, seminars, workshops, and free children's activities. $15 one-day pass; $25 three-day pass; free admission for youth age 15 and under. Visit www.militaryhistoryfest.com or call (630) 336-2614.
Elmhurst Historical Museum
120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1457. www.elmhursthistory.org. Admission is free. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Jan. 17, 1 p.m.: "It's History: Traveling the Underground Railroad," presented by Jeanne Angel, director of the Lombard Historical Society and a researcher and scholar on the Underground Railroad. Angel oversees operations at the Sheldon Peck House, a verified stop for slaves seeking freedom on their way north. Feb. 1-May 19: "On the Road to Glory: Fred Lorenzen." The story of NASCAR legend and former Elmhurst resident Fred Lorenzen is presented through photos, artifacts, and race footage.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1616. www.lizzadromuseum.org. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Mondays. Admission: $4; $3 senior citizens; $2 students and teens; $1 for children ages 7-12; free for children under 7. Free admission on Fridays. Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 16, 10:30 a.m.; Feb. 3, 2 p.m.: Rock & Mineral Identification. All materials are provided. Open to ages 8 years through adults. $5. Reservations required. Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m.: Basic Bead Stringing. Pat Koko of the West Suburban Lapidary Club will teach how to design a piece of jewelry using the basics of bead stringing. Participants take home a bracelet or necklace of their own creation. Open to ages 15 years through adult. $30. Reservations required. March 2, 2 p.m.: "Dinosaur Discoveries," an interactive lecture open to ages 4 years through adult. $4. March 9, 2 p.m.: "Echoes of Earth," a multimedia presentation about L. Sue Baugh and Lynn Martinelli's journey to document some of the world's oldest rock and mineral sites. Book signing and rock samples on display after the lecture. Free with regular museum admission. March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Mazon Creek fossil-collecting field trip, open to ages 8 years through adult. $30. Reservations required.