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The Wedding Singer
North Central College students will be directing and appearing in their own production of The Wedding Singer on March 3rd to 7th. The show is on March 5th and 6th at Pfeiffer Hall, E. Benton Avenue, Naperville. For more information visit www.finearts.northcentralcollege.edu Photo Above: Playing Robbie: Max DeTogne of Arlington Heights, Ill., a sophomore majoring in speech communication. Playing Julia: Kathryn Lepine of Naperville, a junior majoring in elementary education

Behind the Scenes at Naperville's Got Talent
She may only be 14, but Mackenzie Mondek (right) displayed no nerves as she prepared to go on stage as part of Naperville's Got Talent in January.
"I do this regularly," said the Naperville North Freshman. "I sang in my school talent show when I was at Washington Junior High and I've taken part in musical theater classes at North Central College. I am a little bit nervous, but I'm just going to go out there and have fun."
Mackenzie, who sang Sara Bareilles Love Song, has been having voice lessons for more than a year, and would love to appear on Broadway.
David Scarzone of Xtreme Dance went for a more dramatic look, using black make up to create bold designs on the side of his face.
David, 14 from Naperville said: "The crowd likes to see some different make up. It's what sets us apart. We are more edgy and unique."
Seventeen acts took part in the Neuqua Valley show which was the first major fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Naperville South. It was the brain child of Rotarian Dan Richardson, a big fan of America's Got Talent.
"We started work on this in August," he explained. "I wanted the show to include people from all over Naperville, all ages and all talents. It's not a competition, more a showcase of talent."
The youngest contestant was 10-year-old Rick Stevenson of Longwood Elementary School, Naperville, who wowed the crowd with an homage to Michael Jackson. The oldest were Trio, a vocal group who performed classic songs from the sixties, seventies and eighties.
The boys from Xtreme Dance Force danced with a real punch, while members of Sharkey's Karate proved martial arts could be as intricate as any dance choreography.
The show raised more than $4,000 which was given to local food pantry Loaves and Fishes, DuPage PADS and other local charities. The Rotary Club plans to run the event again next year.

Strike Up the Band
You don't have to wait until summer to hear the sounds of Naperville Municipal Band. If you're missing enjoying their music in Central Park, make a note of their next concert. It'll be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10th. No worries about the weather, Director Ron Keller will be raising his baton in the warmth and comfort of North Central College's Wentz Hall, E. Chicago Avenue. For more information visit www.napervilleband.com. -Hilary Decent, Features Editor

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