Town House Books Author Calendar

"Imagination is the spirited appreciation of reality."
—Frederick Sommer

Spring 2008

“An Octave Above”
Friday, February 15th & Saturday, February 16th at 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 17th at 7:00 pm

We are pleased to welcome “An Octave Above” back to Town House Café for their sixth year of concerts. For those of you who haven’t heard them before, “An Octave Above” is a group of eight professional vocalists who blend years of experience and a love of a cappella harmony to every style of music they sing, from doo-wop to jazz, standards to madrigals, and Bacharach to The Beatles. These concerts will be a real treat! Pre-paid reservations are $18.00 and may be made by calling the Café at 630-584-8603. Doors open at 7:30 to allow time to purchase dessert, coffee, wine or beer.
Photo of "An Octave Above"

Mary Hunt Duo
Mary Hunt and Brandon Theis in Concert at Town House Café
Thursday, April 17th 8:00pm

Mary and Brandon first began their voice/guitar duo 3 years ago. They have developed a unique duo setting blending the styles of jazz, blues, rock and R&B. Brandon grew up in St. Charles but has been living in Chicago for the past 7 years. He attended The Chicago College of Performing Arts and DePaul University. He has performed with many of Chicago’s musicians. Mary also grew up in St. Charles. She received a Bachelors degree from the Berklee College of Music in 2004. She has played with many musicians both in Boston and the Chicago area. Mostly interpreting songs from different genres, the duo have begun writing and performing original compositions. Reservations required. Tickets are $15. Dessert, wine, beer & gratuity are additional. For more information, call the café at 584-8603. Doors will open at 7:30pm.

8th Annual Book Club Mixer
April 29th, 2008
6:30 - 8:30pm

The last Tuesday of every April, Town House hosts a mixer for all members of local book clubs and those who would like to be. We talk books, share lists, drink wine... all of our favorite things. Admission is free. For more information, call the bookstore at 630-584-8600.

Book Signing & Author Dinner: Bob Smith
May 15th, 2008
6pm Reception, 7pm Dinner

Town House is honored to welcome author and gay comedian Bob Smith for a book signing and dinner. Smith is the author of Selfish & Perverse. The author will greet people and sign books in the Garden Room of Town House Books from 6-7pm. Reception is free of charge and open to the public. Dinner following the reception is by reservation only, cost is $35 per person which includes the program, dinner, tax & gratuity. Beer and Wine are available for purchase. For additional information please call 630-584-8603. Read David's review of this book.

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