The FPAC brings world-class, award-winning performing and visual artists to Palos Hills to enrich the members of the community by providing opportunities for people of all ages to experience and grow through the arts.
Director's Message
I would like to thank you – our patrons, donors, volunteer ushers and FPAC staff – on a successful 30th anniversary! The Performing Arts Series had five sold out shows, Academic Theater boasted its highest six-show attendance with The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, 4,300 patrons attended Academic Music concerts, 4,200 people viewed art in our beautiful gallery, and the outreach program in the arts impacted more than 750 K-12 students. It has been a wonderful year celebrating the arts!
I am thrilled to share our upcoming 2024-25 season. The Performing Arts Series will feature world-class, award-winning artists, including Billy Joel’s handpicked Broadway star, Michael Cavanaugh, in The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John. Bring the whole family to the awe-inspiring Chinese Peking Acrobats. Travel back in time on a historic musical journey of the Beatles with BritBeat–The Immersive Beatles Tribute Experience. Swing into the holiday season with Boston Brass and the All-Star Big Band, and laugh until your stomach hurts with the one and only, The Second City!
Our Academic Theater Department will take the stage with Carrie: The Musical, while Academic Music will feature the Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers’ The Music of Ireland, and Moraine Valley Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble’s 20th anniversary performances. Also, join us for a morning of jazz music featuring jazz big bands from the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Jazz Festival.
The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery will feature an array of professional artists. Kicking off the season is Lisa Marie Barber’s Playground, an inspirational Mexican folk exhibit with ceramic sculptures, pottery and mixed media. We will spotlight the Moraine Valley Art and Design faculty as they share their work and expertise with the college, students and community.
Finally, the gallery will complete its season with the 22nd annual Juried Community Art Exhibition. Whether you are new to the FPAC or a longtime friend, the 31st season offers a variety of music, dance, theater and art for all ages. Thank you for supporting the arts at Moraine Valley, and I look forward to sharing another extraordinary season!
Creatively,
Tianna Conway, Managing Director
