Cultural Arts

Children's Theatre of Elgin & Fox Valley Youth Theatre Company
Provides instruction and training of young people for the purpose of improving and developing their capabilities in the area of cultural theatrical arts.
http://www.cteelgin.com

Video: The Children's Theatre of Elgin & Fox Valley Theatre Company rehearse their upcoming production of "Children of Eden."

Elgin Children's Chorus
The Elgin Children's Chorus cultivates musical, artistic and emotional growth. "We teach life through song."
http://www.elginchch.org

Video: The Elgin Children's Choir serenade while waiting for Santa to come light the tree at Festival Park, Elgin, IL, Christmas 2008

Elgin Choral Union
The Elgin Choral Union endeavors to attain the highest standard of excellence in the performance and creation of choral music in order to bring education and enjoyment to their membership and the community.
http://www.elginchoralunion.org

Video: A sneak peek at our upcoming Nov 1, 2009 concert! Choir member interviews, audio clips, and more!

Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center
When you enter the doors at the Visual and Performing Arts Center, you'll discover and enjoy programs and experiences unlike anything else in the area. Performers and artists hail from nearby hometowns, across the nation, and around the world.
http://www.elgin.edu/artsindex.asp

Video: Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl performance at ECC

Elgin Theatre Company
Bringing quality entertainment to Elgin and the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
http://www.elgin-theatre.org

Elgin Opera
Elgin OPERA was founded as Opera Professional Entertainers Repertoire Association (O.P.E.R.A.) in the spring of 2001 by soprano Solange Sior.
Solange recognized the need and the potential audience for an opera company in the artistically rich Fox Valley/Elgin area and the opportunity to give many rising Chicago area singers and community members an operatic performance outlet through establishing an opera company and training ensemble.
http://www.elginopera.org/

Video: Jim Cornelison and the Elgin Opera Chorus perform the "Te Deum" from Tosca in the gala concert "A Taste of Italy," January 2009.

Elgin Public Museum
Offers exhibits and educational programs in natural history and anthropology for families, school groups, scouts, clubs, organizations, home schoolers, and anyone who wants to have fun while learning.
http://www.elginpublicmuseum.org

Video: Private tour from the Executive Director of Elgin Public Museum

Admission to the museum is by donation

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's mission states:"Believing that symphonic music enriches humanity, we will create and provide the finest possible orchestral music, serving the cultural and educational needs of our entire regional community."
http://www.elginsymphony.org

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Over 250 students in four ensembles from over forty communities in the Chicago area.
http://www.eyso.org

Video: The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra performs HUAPANGO by José Pablo Moncayo. The orchestra is accompanied by members of the Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl

Gail Borden Public Library
The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) has selected Gail Borden Public Library as one of five museums and five libraries to receive the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries that make extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions.
http://www.gailborden.info/m/mos/Frontpage/Itemid,1/

Video: Take a 2-minute virtual tour of the Gail Borden Public Library

Hemmens Cultural Center
The Hemmens Cultural Center offers you the rare opportunity to experience legendary entertainers and world-class performing artists in an intimate setting.
http://www.cityofelgin.org/index.asp?NID=13

Video: a private tour of the Hemmens Cultural Center in Downtown Elgin, Il

Judson University’s Theatre Program
Judson University offers degree programs in Architecture, Fine Art Studio, Visual Communications (Graphic Design) and Interior Design. Judson's Theatre Program produces a full season of shows each year including plays, musicals, improv, and student-directed projects. 
http://www.judsonu.edu/theatre.aspx