CAPTION: From “Sugar Hill: The Ellington / Strayhorn Nutcracker” (Photo by Jonathan Taylor).
Celebrate the holiday season in Chicagoland with a myriad of enchanting events and festive activities! Here’s a cheerful list of some of our favorite happenings:
The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle
- When: November 24-December 31
- Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago at 108 W Germania Place
- Pricing:$ 29.99
- Details: Dive into a 30-minute immersive experience at The Immersive Nutcracker, A Winter Miracle, blending cutting-edge technology with the grace of ballet. Join Marie and her nutcracker toy on a mesmerizing adventure through the Land of Sweets, brought to life by talented ballet dancers and innovative projection mapping technology. For more information, visit immersive-nutcracker.com.
Sparkle Light Festival
- When: November 17 – December 31
- Where: Impact Field at 9850 Balmoral Ave., Rosemont, IL
- Details: The Sparkle Light Festival at Impact Field is the ultimate family holiday destination. Enjoy a redesigned layout featuring an ice skating rink amidst millions of holiday lights. Journey through five illuminated villages, meet Santa Claus, skate on the rink, ride the “Holly Trolly” train, and savor festive food. Join the magic at sparklerosemont.com.
WNDR Museum’s Winter WNDRland: Iced In!
- When: November 24 – January 15
- Where: WNDR Museum at 1130 W. Monroe St.
- Details: Experience the magical transformation of WNDR Museum into an expansive icy winterscape. Explore the serene chill of winter as cherished exhibits undergo a captivating metamorphosis beneath a blanket of snow and ice. Step into a world of frosty wonders at wndrmuseum.com.
Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker
- When: December 20 – 30
- Where: Auditorium Theatre
- Details: Immerse yourself in the dazzling 1930s with the Chicago premiere of SUGAR HILL. This unique production unfolds to the extraordinary music of jazz maestros Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, ingeniously arranging Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Experience a riveting presentation that combines jazz, dance, and a touch of magic at sugarhillnutcracker.com.
ART on the MART 2023 Winter “Season of Light”
- When: Every night at 7:30 pm from November 16 to December 30
- Where: The Chicago Riverwalk between Wells and Franklin Street
- Details: Witness the dazzling “Season of Light” as ART on THE MART unveils its latest masterpiece. Renowned SAIC alum Yorgo Alexopoulos presents “Out of the Sea Came Eternity,” a mesmerizing digital animation exploring nature, myth, and magic. Don’t miss the collaborative work “Analog” by SAIC students. Admission is FREE at artonthemart.com.
Make your holidays truly magical by exploring these wonderful events around Chicagoland.
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