McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage

09/09/2026

Join us for a fun celebration of Italy's most iconic music! Complete with operatic passion, sparkling overtures and recognizable film themes, Italy never sounded so sweet during New Philharmonic's season opener on Sep 26 & 27!

🇮🇹 Save on tickets to the 3p concert on Saturday, Sep 26! Use code ITALIA50 for buy one, get one free.

Get tickets today: bit.ly/musicaitalianadolce

*Special offer is subject to availability, not retroactive. Not applicable to previously purchased tickets. Offer available online, by phone or in person. Must use code ITALIA50

09/08/2026

The MAC's 40th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser Silent Auction is OPEN NOW!

We have some incredibly generous friends who donated something truly spectacular: a bike worthy of the Tour de France! Calling all bicycle enthusiasts — or anyone with a serious cyclist in their life — bid on a Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Performance Road Bike. It's no secret the Tarmac SL8 is the fastest road bike in the world, thanks to an unprecedented combination of aerodynamics, lightweight design, and ride quality. How did we make it even faster? With the new SRAM Force and Rival AXS groupset's effortless braking, more precise shifting, and even lower weight.

🚲 Donated by SRAM. More details here: e.givesmart.com/events/NBD/i/_Cycling/

But that's just the beginning! Our committee has put together an incredible lineup of prizes, including:

-$3,000 shopping spree at Costello's Jewelers
-Tony Fitzpatrick prints
-Theatre tickets
-Private dinner at Ivy of Wheaton
-Designer 14ct gold Ray Tracey Navajo earrings
-And so much more!

Check out the full auction and place your bids to support the MAC's 40th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser: e.givesmart.com/events/NBD/i/

Happy bidding! 🎊

09/07/2026

Celebrate Labor Day with a Limited-Time offer from the MAC! Use code LABORDAY for 20% off select seats at atthemac.org for the shows below:

- Ana Belaval on Sep 19: Hilarious stand-up from beloved WGN Morning News “Around Town” reporter and four-time Emmy Award winner
- New Philharmonic's Musica Italiana Dolce Saturday, Sep 26, 3p performance only: A celebration of Italy's iconic music
- Ballet Hispánico New York's CARMEN.maquia on Oct 10: A bold reimagining of the classic Spanish tale
- New Philharmonic's Mendelssohn | Bruch | Davies - A Tribute to Scotland Saturday, Oct 24 performance only: Scotland as you’ve never heard it!

Note: offer only valid online today, Monday, Sep 7, 2026 until 11:59p. Offer is limited, not retroactive, cannot be combined with other offers and available while supplies last.

09/05/2026

A convenient location, a dynamic setting, six impressive venues, and an experience unlike any other in DuPage County that’s the McAninch Arts Center. Hear more from our subscribers about what sets the MAC apart!

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Cleve Carney Museum of Art Director and Curator Justin Witte for his recognition in Newcity's Art 50 2026 issue! A well-deserved honor!

Read more here:

Art in Chicago is global in its reach but community-based at its core.

09/03/2026

Get ready for a hilarious night at the MAC on September 19! Beloved WGN Morning News "Around Town" reporter and four-time Emmy Award winner Ana Belaval brings her quick wit and fearless personality to the stage, drawing on her experiences in broadcasting, family life, and her proud Puerto Rican heritage for stand-up that's as heartfelt as it is laugh-out-loud funny.

🎟 Get tickets today: atthemac.org/events/ana-belaval/

09/02/2026

🇮🇹 Italy never sounded so sweet! Join New Philharmonic on September 26 & 27 for Musica Italiana Dolce, a celebration of Italy's most beloved music featuring operatic passion, sparkling overtures, and unforgettable film themes.

Featuring guest vocalist Jesse Donner, these three concerts are the start of our 50th anniversary season. Join us in the celebration!

Get tickets today: bit.ly/musicaitalianadolce

08/31/2026

A full-circle moment, 40 years in the making. ✨

On September 12, Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts Band return to headline the MAC 40th Anniversary Gala, supporting the Belushi Scholarships for College of DuPage Music, Theatre, and Dance students.

Brothers John and Jim Belushi both attended College of DuPage early in their artistic journeys, and their legacy remains deeply connected to the MAC. In 2014, the MAC named its main stage the Belushi Performance Hall in recognition of their impact on comedy, theater, music, and entertainment.

Now, Jim returns to that stage to celebrate 40 MACnificent years and help inspire the next generation of artists.

🎟️ Gala tickets available here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/NBD/

08/30/2026

Big news from Buffalo Theatre Ensemble! As BTE enters its 40th anniversary season, Daniel Millhouse has been named the company's new Managing Artistic Director- a well-deserved promotion from within.

Daniel has worked with BTE for nine years, most recently serving as Interim Managing Artistic Director, and was just recently named a member of the Ensemble. He brings a deep connection to BTE along with an exciting vision for its next chapter.

Join us in congratulating Daniel and learn more about BTE's upcoming 40th anniversary season: atthemac.org/buffalo-theatre-ensemble/

08/29/2026

When planning your next night out, why should you attend the MAC?

Hear from some of our loyal subscribers why they love visiting the MAC each season!