Frankfort and Palos Heights

South suburban concertgoers will take a musical ride into history for a tribute to Maud Powell, America’s first violinist to garner international acclaim.

Collaborating with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, violin virtuosa Rachel Barton Pine of Chicago, a powerful Powell champion, and guest conductor Alexander Platt, maestro of the La Crosse Symphony in Wisconsin and the Grand Forks Symphony in North Dakota, will recreate the all-Beethoven concert Powell and conductor Gustav Mahler performed with the New York Philharmonic on New Year’s Eve 1909.

The program includes Egmont Overture, Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 4 in B flat major.

The debut IPO performance will take place at the orchestra’s home venue, Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center in Frankfort. A second performance moves to Ozinga Chapel, Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights.

Be sure to look for a feature on the IPO concert next week.

Where: Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort; Ozinga Chapel, Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 (Frankfort); 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16 (Palos Heights)
How much? $30-$50 (Frankfort); $30-$40 (Palos Heights)
More info: Call  708-481-7774 or go to the website.  

Frankfort

She’s back. The savvy little orphan girl with a curly red mop top shows up in the South Suburbs this weekend.

Curtain Call Community Theatre presents the beloved musical Annie, opening today for four performances at Lincoln-Way East High School.

Where: Lincoln-Way East High School, 201 Colorado Ave.
When: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
How much? $19 and $17 for seniors and students.
More info: Call 708-699-2228 or go to the website. 

Frankfort

Sassy. Sexy. Savvy. That’s what the flyer says.

Best-selling author Karen Abbott’s latest work, American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare, the Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee, has garnered exciting reviews for its style and bold approach to an often-bawdy era.

Abbott will discuss her new book at the Frankfort Public Library.

Where: Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road
When: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14
How much? Free but reservations are encouraged.
More info: Call 815-469-2423 and go to the website. 

New Lenox

The Other Guys are about to embark on a road trip to Patch territory.

Lincoln-Way West Performing Arts Center presents The Other Guys, the premier men’s a cappella vocal group from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Since the first group of men came together as The Other Guys in 1968, the a cappella performance troupe has grown in reputation while increasing its stunning and eclectic repertoire.

In addition to performing statewide, the group has evolved into a “high-profile international performance troupe of good will ambassadors,” district officials said.

Where: Lincoln-Way West High School, 21701 Gougar Road
When: Monday, Jan. 10. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
How much? $2 

Palos Park

Francesca's Vicinato Italian restaurant goes cabaret for one night this weekend.

The Neverly Brothers will take guests on a phenomenal rock 'n' roll ride through the years. With their distinctive style, Kevin Giragosian on vocals and guitar, Kegham Giragosian, vocals and percussion and Craig Gigstad, vocals and stand-up bass (watch this guy), take chart-toppers from the past and add a bit of the 21st century.

Where: Francesca's Vicinato Italian restaurant, 12960 S. La Grange Road
When: 8:30-11:30 p.m. today 
More info: Call 708-671-1600 or go to the website for reservations.

Oak Lawn

Katie Sullivan, a talented local musician who has been compared to Patsy Cline and Bonnie Raitt, will perform at Stony Creek Clubhouse, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn.

Where: Stony Creek Clubhouse, 5850 W. 103rd St.
When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8
How much? $5
More info: Call 708-398-6284 or go to the website.

Orland Park

Artist Ken Bliznik, who often works with colored pencils, exhibits several of his realistic floral and scenic works at a special event at Orland Park Public Library. The artist also will talk about his three inspirational focal points: “life, nature and color.”

Guests will have the opportunity to meet Bliznik at this special exhibit.

Where: Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7
How much? Free
More info: Call 708-428-5100.