Resident Companies

Northlight Theatre has mounted more than 160 productions, including nearly 40 world premieres in its 35 year history. It has grown into the fourth largest nonprofit theatre in the Chicago area with 8,100 subscribers, serving audiences totaling nearly 60,000. Northlight is an award-winning theatre (three Edgerton Foundation for New American Plays awards, and 145 nominations and 27 awards from Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Committee) with an excellent local and national reputation. With dynamic leadership from Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Tim Evans, Northlight’s $3.3 million operating budget supports five mainstage productions each year, workshops and readings of new works, audience outreach to Veterans and many other groups, and a comprehensive arts education program for underserved public school students.

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community.

To purchase subscriptions to Northlight Theatre, click here, or contact our box office at 847-673-6300.

Group discounts to Northlight Theatre are available for groups of 15 or more by calling 847-679-9501 x3678.

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The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra has a long and rich tradition of bringing orchestra music to our community. Founded in 1962, the orchestra is composed mainly of volunteer musicians of all ages. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the finest community orchestras in the area. Under the direction of Francesco Milioto and now celebrating their 51st season, The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra continues their commitment to bringing outstanding soloists to the stage, from national and international stars to young talented musicians through the Young Artists Competition.

The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit organization, governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. They are continually striving to provide cultural enrichment to our community. The orchestra needs your support and the support of your neighbors to help in this endeavor. Become a subscriber and contributor so that the orchestra can continue its cultural mission of bringing great musicians and great music to the community.

To purchase subscriptions to Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra,  contact our box office at 847-673-6300.

Group discounts to Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra  are available for groups of 15 or more by calling the box office at 847-673-6300.

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Ars Viva was established in 1995 as a musical organization committed to performances characterized by variety and uncompromising standards of artistic excellence with special outreach to the elderly, the disadvantaged and the physically challenged. Under the Music Direction of Alan Heatherington, the artistic goal of Ars Viva is to present outstanding concerts that reveal classical music as a living and lively art. The orchestra has always comprised many of the most accomplished musicians in the Chicago region, including members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Ars Viva performances have been critically acclaimed by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and Pioneer Press. The Illinois Council of Orchestras (ICO) named Ars Viva Orchestra of the Year in 2003 and again in 2008, and Alan Heatherington was named Conductor of the the Year for 2005.

To purchase subscriptions to Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra, contact our box office at 847-673-6300.

Group discounts to Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra  are available for groups of 15 or more by calling the box office at 847-673-6300.

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