Fine Arts Events

All Events

• Art

  Gallery Exhibitions

  Joliet Area High School Awards Exhibition - November 4th - December 6th.

  This exciting annual event brings together the hard work and talent of our area high school students. Art Faculty from each school are invited to select up to five pieces of their students' work to be featured in the exhibition from which JJC Visual Arts Faculty select first, second, and third place awards. Work ranged from drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, and photography!

  Reception will be held on Friday December 6th from 5pm-7pm with awards at 6pm.

   

  Gallery Hours 

  Monday - Friday 8 a.m - 8 p.m

  Administrated by Suzanne Gorgas

• Music

  November

  20th at 12pm - Student Recital will be held on the Mainstage Theatre as well as live streamed here.

   

  December

  1st at 3pm - The Joliet Junior College Community Band will present its Winter Concer on Sunday, December 1st, at 3PM in the Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Theatre, located at 1215 Houbolt Road. The band is under the direction of Professor Charles Morgan, Music Coordinator and Director of Bands at Joliet Junior College.

  This concert promises a diverse program, featuring marches, transcriptions, and original compositions for band. The first half will include a transcription of "Zampa Overture" by J. Ferdinand Herold, "Joy Cometh in the Morning," a beautiful piece by Steven J. Pyter, and "As We Forgive," an exhilarating original composition for concert band by Ryan Nowlan. 

  The second half will be filled with music to usher in the holiday season with works by Bertauche, Gould, Lent, Grainger, and of course, Leroy Anderson.

  Please join the JJC Community Band on Sunday, December 1st at 3pm in the Joliet Junior College Fine Arts Theatre for an afternoon of outstanding band repertoire, beautifully performed by some of the area's finest musicians. The JJC Community Band is proud to celebrate its 45th year of musical excellence. For ticket information see the button tab above or livestream the event here.

  6th at 7:30pm - On Friday, December 6th, at 7:30pm in the JJC Fine Arts Theatre as well as being live streamed, the JJC Jazz Band under the direction of Richard Moore will be present a concert of the music by composer and saxophonist Benny Carter. The band will recreate the 1987 recording Benny Carter and the American Jazz Orchestra: Central City Sketches. The show will also feature original arrangements and compositions by the JJC Student Jazz Combo under the direction of David Nuccio, and the concert will open with The Coal City High School Jazz Band under the direction of Annie Ternes. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. All ticket proceeds go towards music student scholarships. 

  7th at 3pm - The JJC Steelband, under the direction of Adam Cowger, performs on authentic steelpans which stems from the musical traditions of Trinidad & Tobago. Musical selections will include wonderful arrangements of soca, calypso, reggae, Brazillian, Afro-Cuban, pop and classical music. The JJC Steelband will be performing in the JJC Fine Arts Mainstage Theatre as well as live streamed here.

  8th at 3pm - We are thrilled to announce our upcoming choir concert featuring performances by the JJC Chamber Singers and the JJC Chorale. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 8th, at 3pm. at the JJC Theatre. The program will feature a variety of vocal jazz pieces, as well as music celebrating Christmas and the holiday season. This concert is sure to lift your holiday spirits, and we look forward to sharing festive occasion with you! The Choral and Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Annette Oh will be held in the Mainstage Theatre and live streamed here.

  13th at 7:30pm - The JJC Percussion Concert will feature the JJC Percussion Ensemble and several student performances of solo repertoire. Musical selections will include genres of ragtime, contemporary, classical, pop, jazz, holiday, as well as adaptions from TV/film and Santana. The Guitar and Percussion Concert under the direction of Adam Cowger and Adam Roth will be held in the Mainstage Theatre as well as live streamed here.

• Theatre

  JJC Upcoming Events in Mainstage Theatre

  Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Adapted by Brian Fruits

  Macbeth and his lady are overtaken by the supernatural as they continually give into their own desires for power and security. Haunted by their own dastardly decisions, the pair fight to hold on to all their ill-gotten gains by any means necessary.

  Run time: 75 minutes

  Performances on the Mainstage Nov. 21st & 23rd @7pm, Nov.24th @2pm

  Contact Brian Fruits with questions at bfruits@jjc.edu

  Click here for Macbeth playbill.

   

  World AIDS Day Drag Show December 10th, 2024

  Join us for an incredibly fun night at the 2024 World AIDS Day Drag Show! Enjoy outstanding performances by talented local drag artists while helping raise awareness for the AIDS movement. Tipping is encouraged throughout the show, with all proceeds going towards supporting the cause. Don't miss this exciting event that combines entertainment with making a difference!

  *Please note that this event is cash-only. We encourage tipping the performers, supporting AIDS Awareness merchandise, and participating in our raffle for a chance to win exciting basket prizes. All proceeds go towards HIV/AIDS services and prevention.

  We can't wait to see you there and appreciate your support in making a difference!