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November 21, 2010 - November 28, 2010

The ComEd Festival of Trees at the Rialto will be a weeklong extravaganza to kick off the holiday season. Festivities will include a fabulous display of holiday trees, wreaths and decorations; showings of your favorite holiday classic films; and numerous special events scheduled throughout the week guaranteed to put ol’ Ebenezer Scrooge himself in the holiday spirit. So chase away the Bah Humbugs today and become a sponsor for this extraordinary celebration!

Proceeds from the ComEd Festival of Trees will benefit the Rialto Square Theatre and our mission,“To lead a performing arts community partnership to enrich the quality of life by encouraging artistic and cultural development.”
The Rialto Square Theatre is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

 

 

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Sunday, Nov. 21st
Monday, Nov. 22nd
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd
Wednesday, Nov. 24th

Decorating Party
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Festival decorators are invited to the Rialto to begin the winter wonderland transformation and bring the Festival of Trees to life! (closed to the public)

Opening Night Gala
5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Tickets: $50

Sponsored by

Gala guests will be the first to view the beautifully decorated Trees and Holiday Displays while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and desserts from Joliet’s finest restaurants and caterers. Bring your ticket stub back to the Festival Finale on Sunday, November 28th during General Admission to check on your bid or place a new bid on your favorite Holiday tree or wreath.

General Admission
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Holiday Lunch Break
11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Tickets: $10 in advance $15 day of event Grab a tasty bite to eat in the warmth of the Festival lights. Price includes admission, boxed lunch and a soft drink.

Festival of the Vines
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tickets: $30
Wine Tasting Rialto Style!

General Admission
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Barton Grand Theatre Pipe Organ concert performances at
11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm

Joliet Area Community Hospice
Lights of Love

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Sponsored by

Complimentary Tickets for your family available through Hospice with $10 purchase of a memorial ornament The annual tree lighting ceremony is a time to honor and/ or remember family members or friends during this special holiday season.

Thursday, Nov. 25th
Friday, Nov. 26th
Saturday, Nov. 27th
Sunday, Nov. 28th

Closed for Thanksgiving
Happy Holidays!

Teddy Bear Tea
Reserved seating at
9:30 am & 12:00 pm
Tickets: Adults $20.00
Children 12 & under $15.00

Young and old alike will enjoy this special brunch featuring delicious food and fun, a special appearance by St. Nick and a keepsake Teddy Bear for each child.

General Admission
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Movies showing at
3 :00 pm
”Prancer“ Rated G

7:00 pm
“A Christmas Story”
Rated PG

Sponsored by

General Admission
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Featuring the first
Junior Rialto Idol Competition
12:00 pm—3:00 pm
(General Admission pricing and seating)

2nd Annual Rialto Idol
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Tickets: $10 per person
(Reserved Seating)
Click here for more information and contestant forms.

Sponsored by

and Will County Stations
And in part by

Festival Finale
General Admission
9:00 am to 12:00 pm and
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Don’t miss your last chance to view and bid on the fabulous trees and wreaths featured throughout the Rotunda, Esplanade and Balcony.

Von Heidecke’s “The Nutcracker”
2:00 pm
Tickets: AA, A $38; B,C $30 and
Children 12 & under $20.50
Let yourself be charmed by this holiday classic, choreographed by Kenneth von Heidecke.

 

General Admission Prices:
General Admission Prices
Adults: $7.00 Seniors (60+) and Children (12 and under): $5.00 Children (2 and under): Free

Early Bird
Tickets purchased by Nov 19th; Adults $5 and Seniors & Children $3

Family 4-Packs for just $15

*Private Luncheons, tours and parties available at an additional cost.
Call (815) 726-7171 x 210 to book your party today!

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SPONSORSHIP
For information on how to become a sponsor,
please contact:
Mary Beth Clausen,
Interim Director of Development

Event Sponsorship Form

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To order your Festival Tickets call
the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office at 815.726.6600