BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northshoreago.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260113T160308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T184545Z UID:14933-1777219200-1777226400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Brian Schoettler\, organ DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with acclaimed organist Brian Schoettler as he brings the grandeur of the pipe organ to life in this inspiring concert. Known for his expressive artistry and innovative programming\, Schoettler will showcase a dynamic selection of works that span centuries and styles\, from beloved classics to modern masterpieces. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of organ music\, this performance promises to be a captivating experience filled with rich harmonies and breathtaking virtuosity. Don’t miss this extraordinary free event in our concert series! Reception to follow.\nhttps://first-presbyterian-church-of-deerfield-475624.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/208413124 \nSunday\, April 26\, 2026 – 4:00pm\nConcert Series: Brian Schoettler\, organ\nFirst Presbyterian Church\n824 Waukegan Rd\, Deerfield\, IL 60015 URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/brian-schoettler-organ/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield\, IL\, 824 Waukegan Road\, Deerfield\, IL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Schoettler.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260330T171839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T171839Z UID:15226-1777129200-1777134600@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Immanuel Lutheran Church Music Endowment presents Vincent Dubois DESCRIPTION:Organ concert by Vincent Dubois. Works by Bach\, Liszt\, Poulenc\, Verne\, and Dupre. Concluding with an improvisation on submitted themes. Champagne reception following. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/immanuel-lutheran-church-music-endowment-presents-vincent-dubois/ LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, 616 Lake Street\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260316T011438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T011438Z UID:15163-1777129200-1777134600@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Immanuel Lutheran Church Music Endowment presents Vincent Dubois in recital DESCRIPTION:Vincent Dubois\, organist of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris\, plays works by Bach\, Liszt\, Poulenc\, Verne\, and Dupre\, concluding with an improvisation. Champagne reception following. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/immanuel-lutheran-church-music-endowment-presents-vincent-dubois-in-recital/ LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, 616 Lake Street\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-NSAGO events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260114T212551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T212551Z UID:14940-1777059000-1777062600@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Hans Davidsson\, Organ Concert & NSAGO Banquet DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, April 24 the NSAGO hosts an organ concert preceded by our annual banquet. We welcome Swedish organist Hans Davidsson who will present a program on the Wolff organ at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Northbrook. Dr. Davidsson is Artistic Director of the Göteborg International Organ Academy and Music Director at the church of Älvsborg in Göteborg and has done extensive recording of the works of Bach\, Böhm\, Buxtehude\, Mendelssohn\, and Weckmann. You will not want to miss this concert!\nHere is the schedule:\n5:30pm Cocktail hour at a nearby restaurant (venue TBA)\n6:00pm Banquet\n7:00pm Drive to St. Giles\n7:30pm Concert \nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\nSt. Giles Episcopal Church\n3025 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, IL 60062\nThis concert is free and open to the public. Freewill offering. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/hans-davidsson-organ-concert-nsago-banquet/ LOCATION:St. Giles Episcopal Church\, 3025 Walters Avenue\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Davidsson-headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260314T184113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T184113Z UID:15149-1776610800-1776616200@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Isza Wu at Loyola DESCRIPTION:Organist Isza Wu play’s on Loyola’s monthly organ concert series.\nhttps://www.luc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/organ/\nParking is free on Sundays in the main parking structure\, enter at Kenmore and West Sheridan Road.\n6453 N Kenmore Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60660\nThe concert is free and open to the public. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/isza-wu-at-loyola/ LOCATION:MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL\, 1032 W Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Isza-Wu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260314T184134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T184134Z UID:15154-1776009600-1776013200@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Organ Concert: Käthe Wright Kaufman DESCRIPTION:Sun Apr 12th 4:00pm – 5:00pm\nSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church Evanston\, 939 Hinman Ave. \nKäthe returns to the instrument upon which she had her first organ lessons: the beautiful and celebrated EM Skinner organ at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Käthe’s time as a chorister at St. Luke’s led her to pursue sacred music as her vocation and career. \nKäthe will perform a recital on the Second Sunday of Easter\, featuring works well-suited to this symphonic instrument. \nGeneral admission is $20 and students and youth are free. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/organ-concert-kathe-wright-kaufman/ LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 939 Hinman Avenue\, Evanston\, IL\, 60202\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kathe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260306T183407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T011937Z UID:15104-1774195200-1774200600@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Faure Requiem\, Organ Masterworks\, & Andrea Handley Celebration of Ministry DESCRIPTION:Fauré “Requiem\,” Organ Masterworks\, & Andrea Handley Celebration of Ministry\nSun.\, Mar. 22 at 4:00 p.m. \nExperience the sublime tranquility of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on Sun.\, Mar. 22 at 4:00 p.m. with Chancel Choir and strings\, harp\, and organ. Also\, enjoy additional French organ works including selections from Vierne’s “Symphony No. 1” and Dupré’s “Cortege et Litanie” on Trinity Wilmette’s 63-rank Reuter organ as we celebrate Andrea Handley’s music ministry before her move to California. A reception will follow the concert. The concert is free but advance registration is requested. Click here to RSVP: https://trinitywilmette.breezechms.com/form/60adef95756236375 URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/faure-requiem-and-andrea-handley-celebration-of-ministry/ LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1024 Lake Avenue\, Wilmette\, IL\, 60091\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DEAN_handley-e1399335466923.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260311T190839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T190839Z UID:15132-1774105200-1774112400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Trio de Chats Noir (horn\, bass trombone\, & organ) DESCRIPTION:Album Preview and Benefit Concert\nDonations to benefit Hunger Resource Network (https://www.hungerresourcenetwork.org/donate) \nTrio de Chats Noirs—Rachel Velvikis (horn)\, Mark Fry (bass trombone)\, and organist Christopher Powell—invites you to an intimate album preview concert celebrating our upcoming recording project\, Transcendent: Music for horn\, bass trombone and organ.\nThis special performance takes place in the very sanctuary where we have conducted (and will have completed) multiple recording sessions\, using the same breathtaking instrument and acoustics. The Hellmuth Wolff organ (Opus 37\, 1994) at Saint Giles Episcopal Church is a masterpiece—2 manuals and pedal\, 19 stops/25 ranks\, mechanical action\, classic French-inspired voicing\, and a striking solid mahogany double case. Its expressive clarity and warmth\, combined with the church’s superb natural resonance\, make it the ideal partner for this brass-and-organ repertoire. \nThe program includes:\nMatthias Spiegler – Canzone I\nAnton Bruckner – Ave Maria WAB 7\nCamille Saint-Saëns – Offertoire\nCésar Franck – Prélude\, Op.18\nW.A. Mozart – Laudate Dominum\nArcangelo Corelli – Sonata in G Minor\nFranz Liszt – Hosannah! (with chorale “Heilig ist Gott der Vater”)\nCamille Saint-Saëns – Adagio and Andante\nJ. S. Bach – Fantasia in G minor BWV 542\nAlan Hovhaness – The Prayer of Saint Gregory\, Op. 62b\nG.F. Handel – Concerto grosso in F Major\, Op. 3 No. 4b\, HWV deest URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/trio-de-chats-noir-horn-bass-trombone-organ/ LOCATION:St. Giles Episcopal Church\, 3025 Walters Avenue\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-NSAGO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Trio-de-Chats-Noir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260311T202145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T202145Z UID:15137-1773842400-1773846000@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:A Gift of Music DESCRIPTION:Douglas Cleveland will present a program of great organ music on the Dobson organ in the chapel. Please join us on Wednesday afternoon and enjoy an inspiring time of beautiful music. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/a-gift-of-music-15/ LOCATION:Elliott Chapel\, 3131 Simpson Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cleveland.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Presbyterian Homes ( Westminster Place)":MAILTO:ejooju@presbyterainhomes.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260311T022910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T184259Z UID:15127-1773590400-1773595800@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Paul Fey in Concert DESCRIPTION:Paul is a full-time musician\, composer and YouTube organist sensation. He is one of the organists at St. Propsteikirche in Leipzig\, Germany. Each unique program will be a combination of his own compositions and music from the world of organ literature. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/paul-fey-in-concert/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights\, 302 N. Dunton Ave.\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Concert-Posters-2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260306T182158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T182158Z UID:15046-1772989200-1772992800@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Lenten Evensong DESCRIPTION:The 31st Annual Lenten Evensong will be sung by the choir of Church of the Holy Comforter. The service will include the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in B-flat by Charles Villiers Stanford and Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantata 12 “Weinen\, Klagen\, Sorgen\, Zagen.” This service will also be available on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@CHCKenilworth. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/lenten-evensong/ LOCATION:Church of the Holy Comforter\, 222 Kenilworth Avenue\, Kenilworth\, 60043\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Evensong-2024-in-service.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260112T182541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T182541Z UID:14912-1772371800-1772375400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Brian Schoettler - Organist DESCRIPTION:Organist Brian Schoettler will present a 60-minute concert featuring FUMC Evanston’s mighty\, Austin pipe organ (Opus 319). The program will feature works by American composers including Samuel Barber\, Aaron Copland\, Charles Ives\, Florence Price\, and others.\nThe 1:30pm concert is free and open to the public. \nSunday\, March 1\, 2026 – 1:30pm\nOrgan Concert: Brian Schoettler\nFirst United Methodist Church\n516 Church Street\, Evanston\, Illinois 60201\nPhone: 847-864-6181\nWebsite: https://faithatfirst.org/event/organ-concert-brian-schoettler/ URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/brian-schoettler-organist/ LOCATION:First United Methodist Church Evanston\, 516 Church Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-NSAGO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Schoettler-Brian-Headshot-resize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260112T013508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T182800Z UID:14926-1771171200-1771174800@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Evensong DESCRIPTION:EVENSONG – THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY (THE TRANSFIGURATION)\nThe Choir of St. Giles Church\nJames R. Brown\, Director of Music & Organist \nOrgan: Apparition de l’église éternelle (O. Messiaen)\nPreces & Responses (R. Ayleward)\nPsalm 114 (P. Hallock)\nMagnificat & Nunc dimittis in A (H. Sumsion)\nAnthem: O nata lux de lumine (M. Lauridsen)\nOrgan: Toccata in b minor (E. Gigout) URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/evensong-3/ LOCATION:St. Giles Episcopal Church\, 3025 Walters Avenue\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Transfiguration2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260109T205620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205620Z UID:14861-1771167600-1771174800@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Lynne Davis\, concert organist DESCRIPTION:Lynne Davis brings the grandeur of French organ music to life with a mastery honed over decades of study\, performance\, and teaching. Launched into international acclaim after winning First Prize at the St. Albans International Organ Competition\, she has become a preeminent interpreter of French organ repertoire. With performances in nearly every cathedral in France and major venues across Europe and the U.S.\, Davis is both a celebrated concert artist and a dedicated educator. Her distinguished career includes professorships in France and the U.S.\, acclaimed recordings\, and honors such as Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres—testament to her deep influence on the organ world. \nProgram\nBACH: Fantasy in G Major\, BWV 572 (“Pièce d’Orgue”)\nDU MAGE: Livre d’Orgue\nBACH: 18 Leipzig Chorals\nBRUHNS: Praeludium in G Major\nSWEELINCK: Variations on « Est-ce Mars ? »\nALAIN: Variations sur un thème de Clément Jannequin\nBACH: Fantasy and Fugue in G Minor\, BWV 542 URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/lynne-davis-concert-organist/ LOCATION:Bond Chapel\, University of Chicago\, 1025 E 58th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/UCP_LynneDavis_EventImage-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UChicago Presents":MAILTO:chicagopresents@uchicago.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260109T205658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205658Z UID:14893-1771011000-1771016400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Karol Mossakowski - Organist DESCRIPTION:Music at St. Chrysostom’s presents Karol Mossakowski\, the brilliant newly appointed Organiste-Titulaire of St-Sulpice\, Paris\, in concert on St. Chrysostom’s splendid C.B. Fisk organ.\nKarol Mossakowski is a young artist renowned for his solo interpretation\, improvisation\, and collaborative skills with other instrumentalists and orchestras. A winner of First Prizes at both the International Prague Spring Competition and the Grand Prix de Chartres\, he is also professor of improvisation at the Higher School of Music in San Sebastián\, Spain (Musikene)\, and Artist in Residence at the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice\, Poland. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/karol-mossakowski-organist/ LOCATION:St. Chrysostom’s Church\, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/KMossakowski13X20-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St. Chrysostom's Church":MAILTO:richard@saintc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20260109T215554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T201127Z UID:14903-1769958000-1769961600@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:NSAGO Members’ Recital DESCRIPTION:NSAGO Members’ Recital celebrating Black History Month\nSunday\, February 1\, 2026 @ 3:00pm\nFUMC Evanston (NEW location)\n516 Church Street\nEvanston\, IL 60201 \nThe recital is free and open to the public.\nEnter via the entrances on Church St. or Hinman Ave.\nLimited street parking is available and Evanston’s public parking garages are free on Sundays including the one at Chicago & Church across from the venue:\nhttps://www.cityofevanston.org/residents/parking/lots-and-garages \nWe encourage you to continue to explore this repertoire through collections like GIA’s “King of Kings” and MorningStar’s “African-American Organ Music Anthology.” Our Sub-Dean Marianne Kim is coordinating this program and performers include Bridget de la Peña\, Matthew Doran\, Alan Hommerding\, Eun Joo Ju\, Derek Nickels\, & Brian Schoettler. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/nsago-members-recital/ LOCATION:Music Institute of Chicago\, 1490 Chicago Avenue\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20251217T041231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T041231Z UID:14842-1769713200-1769716800@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Holy Name Cathedral Concert Series Organ Concert DESCRIPTION:Featuring Dr. Lynn Trapp playing the Flentrop Gallery Organ URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/holy-name-cathedral-concert-series-organ-concert-5/ LOCATION:Holy Name Cathedral\, 730 N. Wabash\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20251109T211717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T211717Z UID:14680-1767724200-1767731400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:NSAGO Epiphany Party DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 6\, 2026 @ 6:30pm\nAddress: 516 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL 60201 \nWe gather at the home of Andrea Handley for our annual post-Christmas\, Epiphany party.\nEnjoy a wonderful dinner and drinks with colleagues followed by dessert\, carols\, and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” Free street parking is available on Greenwood and in the lot across the street at First Presbyterian Church. \nA suggested donation of $15-20 helps cover the cost of this event.\nCash at the event is easiest but you may also donate via Zelle using treasurer@teal-ostrich-479748.hostingersite.com\nPlease RSVP before the end of December using this link: https://forms.gle/KrBcXF7ycSXdu8SBA URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/nsago-epiphany-party/ LOCATION:Andrea Handley’s home\, 516 Greenwood Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Epiphany.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T121000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T125000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20251217T042322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T042322Z UID:14721-1766146200-1766148600@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Sharon R. Peterson plays Solo Organ Recital DESCRIPTION:Sharon R. Peterson will play a solo organ recital at 4th Presbyterian Church\, (126 E. Chestnut\, Chicago\,) on Friday\, December 19\, at 12:10pm on their Noonday Concert Series. Her seasonal program will consist of lesser-known pieces by well-known composers\, (Bach\, Brahms\, Percy Grainger\, Leo Sowerby\, and Samuel Barber\,) in addition to the Noel Basque (Introdution & 8 Variations\,) by Dom. Paul Benoit. Max Drischner and Norberto Guinaldo will also be featured. Come\, enjoy ! URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/sharon-r-peterson-plays-solo-organ-recital/ LOCATION:Fourth Presbyterian Church\, 126 E. Chestnut\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sharons-Pro-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250904T222155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T222155Z UID:14245-1763753400-1763757000@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Mozart's Requiem DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, November 21st\, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Mozart’s “Requiem.” The program will be conducted by Brian Schoettler with soloists Madeleine Zuckerman\, Christine Ebeling Mando\, William Johnson\, and Joshua Green. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public. \nFriday\, November 21\, 2025 – 7:30pm\nMozart’s Requiem\nFirst United Methodist Church\n516 Church Street\, Evanston\, Illinois 60201\nPhone: 847-864-6181 URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/mozarts-requiem/ LOCATION:First United Methodist Church Evanston\, 516 Church Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mozart-Portrait-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250904T220952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T220952Z UID:14239-1763560800-1763564400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:A Gift of Music DESCRIPTION:As part of the Gift of Music series in November\, David Jonies\, director of Music and Organist of Holy Name Cathedral\, will be the featured organist. We warmly invite you to come and enjoy this special program. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/a-gift-of-music-12/ LOCATION:Elliott Chapel\, 3131 Simpson Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/David-Jonies.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Presbyterian Homes ( Westminster Place)":MAILTO:ejooju@presbyterainhomes.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20251106T043303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T043303Z UID:14594-1763305200-1763312400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Pipe Organ Dedication and Recital DESCRIPTION:St. Catherine of Siena – St. Lucy & St. Giles Parish (Oak Park\, IL) announces the dedication of their new Berghaus pipe organ\, November 16 at 3 p.m. The event features Jonathan Oblander in recital; free and open to the public\, with a reception following. The organ comprises three manuals and pedal\, four divisions\, 47 stops\, 40 ranks\, and 2\,506 pipes. It was completed in late 2024\, primarily using pipework from the 1901 Hutchings & Votey instrument that was removed from The Second Church of Christ\, Scientist in Chicago before the church was repurposed into living space. Berghaus constructed a new mobile console along with new framework\, slider and offset chests\, winding and enclosures. The organ speaks through the grillework to the side of the altar. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/pipe-organ-dedication-and-recital/ LOCATION:St. Giles\, 1045 Columbian Ave\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60302\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-NSAGO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/OrganDedicationPosterFinal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250825T173806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T173806Z UID:14087-1763218800-1763224200@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Immanuel Lutheran Graduate Organ Scholar Award recital DESCRIPTION:Graduate Organ Scholar Award winner\, Katie Gunn\, Indiana University\, student of Chris Young\, reception following URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/immanuel-lutheran-graduate-organ-scholar-award-recital/ LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, 616 Lake Street\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-NSAGO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_4429-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20251109T211854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T211854Z UID:14675-1763049600-1763055000@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Lecture-Recital: Italian Organ Music DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 13\, 2025\n4:00 – 4:30 pm Lecture\n4:30 – 5:20 pm Recital\nGarrett Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary\, Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful\n2121 Sheridan Rd\, Evanston\, IL 60201 \nDr. Corrado Cavalli\, organist at St. John Cantius\, presents a lecture on Italian organ music followed by the a recital featuring works by\, Bergamo\, Bossi\, Capocci\, Gambini Rosetta\, and Somma.\nhttps://www.cavallicorrado.org/ URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/lecture-recital-italian-organ-music/ LOCATION:Garrett Seminary\, 2121 Sheridan Road\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-NSAGO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cavalli-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250910T033326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033326Z UID:14259-1762099200-1762102800@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Evensong DESCRIPTION:ALL SAINTS EVENSONG\nThe Choir of St. Giles Church\nJames R. Brown\, Director of Music & Organist \nPreces & Responses (Martin Neary)\nMagnificat & Nunc dimittis in d minor (T. Walmisley)\nAnthem: A New Song (J. MacMillan) URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/evensong-2/ LOCATION:St. Giles Episcopal Church\, 3025 Walters Avenue\, Northbrook\, IL\, 60062\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-NSAGO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Wolff-Op.-372-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250909T173727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T033317Z UID:14280-1761490800-1761494400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Nathaniel Gumbs – Organist DESCRIPTION:Brilliant organist Nathaniel Gumbs\, Director of Music at The Riverside Church in NYC\, plays a thrilling and varied program on the Pasi organ. Free admission. Free parking. Artist reception following. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/nathaniel-gumbs-organist/ LOCATION:Winnetka Congregational Church\, 725 Pine Street\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NGumbs12X18-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250904T221012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T221012Z UID:14234-1761141600-1761145200@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:A Gift of Music DESCRIPTION:Dr. Paul Lee Seo will be the featured organist for the October Gift of Music series. She will perform works by J. S. Bach\, Marianne Kim\, Dan Locklair\, and other composers. Please join us and immerse yourself in the beauty of organ music. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/a-gift-of-music-13/ LOCATION:Elliott Chapel\, 3131 Simpson Street\, Evanston\, IL\, 60201\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Paula-Seo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Presbyterian Homes ( Westminster Place)":MAILTO:ejooju@presbyterainhomes.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250825T173723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T173723Z UID:14082-1760799600-1760805000@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Immanuel Lutheran Organ Scholar Award Recital DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate Organ Scholar Award Winner recital by David Devine\, University of Iowa student of Gregory Hand\, reception following URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/immanuel-lutheran-organ-scholar-award-recital/ LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church\, 616 Lake Street\, Evanston\, 60201\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-NSAGO events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_4428-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250904T220930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T220930Z UID:14201-1760729400-1760734800@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Olivier Latry - Organist DESCRIPTION:Olivier Latry\, Organiste Titulaire of Nôtre Dame\, Paris\, plays a recital on the C. B. Fisk organ URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/olivier-latry-organist/ LOCATION:St. Chrysostom’s Church\, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Latry.png ORGANIZER;CN="St. Chrysostom's Church":MAILTO:richard@saintc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182013 CREATED:20250827T023209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T023209Z UID:14196-1760284800-1760288400@northshoreago.org SUMMARY:Organ Concert: Jonathan Ryan DESCRIPTION:FPC and the NSAGO present concert organist Jonathan Ryan.\nThe concert is free and open to the public. URL:https://northshoreago.org/event/organ-concert-jonathan-ryan/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights\, 302 N. Dunton Ave.\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004\, United States CATEGORIES:2025-2026 Season Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northshoreago.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/JRyan-hi-res.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR