Naper Settlement s "Santas Around the World: Exploring Winter Holiday Traditions" features many of the fascinating characters in the lore surrounding the celebrations that come at the darkest time of the year.
The New Philharmonic s New Year s Eve concerts will feature guest bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba and include a highly entertaining program of waltzes, marches, polkas, and light classical music.
"A Very West Towns Christmas" will be presented in two shows on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10, in the Huizinga Auditorium at Timothy Christian Schools in Elmhurst.