Norris Cultural Arts Center

10/28/2026

Thank you Terry Lynch for an entertaining presentation, and thank you to our sponsors who make events like these happen!👏 We hope you all enjoyed Terry’s portrayal of Ben Franklin!🪁

10/27/2026

Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Baker Community Center, when Wednesdays @ One welcomes back Terry Lynch as he portrays founding father Benjamin Franklin in “Designing a New Nation.”

Thanks to the generous support of Colonial Cafe, admission is free, but we ask that you register online: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/norris-cultural-arts/america-at-250-terry-lynch-portrays-ben-franklin-in-designing-a-new-nation

Benjamin Franklin was the sole individual who played a part in drafting the five documents that established our nation. His diplomatic skills and ability to think innovatively were crucial in shaping the daring endeavor of establishing a new nation.

Terry Lynch has been a professional actor performing on stage, T.V., film, and radio in the Chicagoland area for more than 40 years.

In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Wednesdays @ One welcomes back Terry Lynch as he portrays founding father Benjamin Franklin in "Designing a New Nation." Benjamin Franklin was the sole individual who played a part in drafting the five documents that established our nation. Hi

10/26/2026

Check out Steven M. Leffler’s Behind the Canvas episode! 📸

https://youtu.be/PlSjyKnVbTc?is=nfNvEUdvy8AF6qV1

10/23/2026

If harp music is angelic, then a harp and steelpan duo is "Pangelic." Add a piano and flute, and you have Pangelic Plus. Join us Sunday afternoon November 8 at the Norris when "Music & More in the Gallery" returns with a performance by Pangelic Plus, featuring the Paganini of the steelpan Liam Teague, renowned harpist Faye Seeman, rising star multi-instrumentalist Jaden Teague-Nunez, and flutist Marie Bennett. Enjoy this rarely heard combination of instruments in an eclectic, multi-genre, family-friendly program. Visit NorrisCulturalArts-dot-com for information and a link to online ticketing.

10/23/2026

Check out Joan Bredendicks’s Behind the Canvas episode! It’s out now!🖌️🎨

https://youtu.be/LNfNMILMS98?is=h2zeAKZ_WG1H7sCm

10/21/2026

Cynthia A. Bourdreau’s beautiful felt piece, “Ancient Shore” won an honorable mention in Vicinity 2026! Check out her behind the canvas episode here: https://youtu.be/rsG5Ix0tPgw?is=C_62jDGY3u1ARviV

10/21/2026

The Norris will host for the second consecutive year the ESO Holiday Brass concert. Join us in the Norris theater on December 4 for this annual celebration of the season, featuring your favorite holiday melodies, including arrangements of The Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, Silent Night, and more!

For tickets, visit

Make the ESO’s Holiday Brass concert part of your tradition! Join us for this annual concert, featuring your favorite Holiday melodies, including arrangements of The Nutcracker , Sleigh Ride , Silent Night , and more! 

10/19/2026

Carol A. Bingham’s Behind the Canvas episode is live, learn more about her Oil on Wood painting; Spring Creek Sunrise. 🌅

https://youtu.be/ZBl4G51CxeY?is=EMgu1IVFjHtDr8m5

10/18/2026

Congratulations to LeAnn Goebig on her drawing, “Chromatic Burn”! LeAnn won an honorable mention award for her art piece; check out her Behind the Canvas video and learn more about her process!🔥

https://youtu.be/xCscMJCsJ7w?is=vcs2qu9TJTMQU0p2

10/18/2026

A wonderful night full of great music from Howard & Chris! 🎹🎼 Thank you to all our wonderful audience members, and sponsors who make events like these happen!