McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage

09/03/2026

Get ready for a hilarious night at the MAC on September 19! Beloved WGN Morning News "Around Town" reporter and four-time Emmy Award winner Ana Belaval brings her quick wit and fearless personality to the stage, drawing on her experiences in broadcasting, family life, and her proud Puerto Rican heritage for stand-up that's as heartfelt as it is laugh-out-loud funny.

🎟 Get tickets today: atthemac.org/events/ana-belaval/

09/02/2026

🇮🇹 Italy never sounded so sweet! Join New Philharmonic on September 26 & 27 for Musica Italiana Dolce, a celebration of Italy's most beloved music featuring operatic passion, sparkling overtures, and unforgettable film themes.

Featuring guest vocalist Jesse Donner, these three concerts are the start of our 50th anniversary season. Join us in the celebration!

Get tickets today: bit.ly/musicaitalianadolce

08/31/2026

A full-circle moment, 40 years in the making. ✨

On September 12, Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts Band return to headline the MAC 40th Anniversary Gala, supporting the Belushi Scholarships for College of DuPage Music, Theatre, and Dance students.

Brothers John and Jim Belushi both attended College of DuPage early in their artistic journeys, and their legacy remains deeply connected to the MAC. In 2014, the MAC named its main stage the Belushi Performance Hall in recognition of their impact on comedy, theater, music, and entertainment.

Now, Jim returns to that stage to celebrate 40 MACnificent years and help inspire the next generation of artists.

🎟️ Gala tickets available here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/NBD/

08/30/2026

Big news from Buffalo Theatre Ensemble! As BTE enters its 40th anniversary season, Daniel Millhouse has been named the company's new Managing Artistic Director- a well-deserved promotion from within.

Daniel has worked with BTE for nine years, most recently serving as Interim Managing Artistic Director, and was just recently named a member of the Ensemble. He brings a deep connection to BTE along with an exciting vision for its next chapter.

Join us in congratulating Daniel and learn more about BTE's upcoming 40th anniversary season: atthemac.org/buffalo-theatre-ensemble/

08/29/2026

When planning your next night out, why should you attend the MAC?

Hear from some of our loyal subscribers why they love visiting the MAC each season!

08/28/2026

After 26 years as General Manager, Paula Cebula is beginning a new chapter with New Philharmonic. While stepping down from the role, we're grateful she'll continue sharing her expertise as a consultant throughout the 2026–2027 season. Paula's dedication has helped shape New Philharmonic into the organization it is today, and we're deeply thankful for her years of service.

As we celebrate Paula's remarkable legacy, we're also excited to announce that our current Personnel Manager, Karen Dickelman, will become New Philharmonic's next General Manager.

A longtime member of the New Philharmonic family, Karen first joined the orchestra as a violist and brings leadership experience spanning the private sector, academia, the arts, and performance. Please join us in thanking Paula for her incredible contributions and congratulating Karen on her new role!

08/26/2026

The McAninch Arts Center and Cleve Carney Museum of Art join people around the world in mourning the loss of the incomparable Dolly Parton.

This summer, the Cleve Carney Museum of Art created Walking With Giants, a public art project celebrating individuals who have profoundly shaped American culture. When our community was invited to nominate America’s greatest artists, Dolly Parton was unanimously placed at the very top of the list.

It is easy to understand why. Dolly was a giant of the entertainment industry whose remarkable career transcended country, pop and rock music, as well as film and television. Yet her greatest legacy may be the generosity, humanity and joyful spirit she shared so freely with others.

Dolly Parton was not only an extraordinary artist, but also a devoted humanitarian, visionary philanthropist and inspiring role model. She showed us that a woman could be glamorous and strong, humble and powerful, deeply rooted in her heritage while welcoming everyone into her heart.

Today, all of us at the McAninch Arts Center honor her extraordinary life and mourn the loss of a true American giant. Her music, generosity and unmistakable light will continue to inspire generations.

Thank you, Dolly, for sharing your gifts—and your heart—with the world.

Painted by Judith Mayer, sculpture by Madeline Przybysz

08/24/2026

We're honored to be featured in the Daily Herald as we celebrate 40 years at the MAC!

📰 Read more about our journey from a bold vision by former College of DuPage President Harold McAninch to a regional hub hosting more than 380 events annually and drawing between 100,000 and 140,000 visitors each year:

Harold McAninch was on vacation in Arizona when he got the call that led to the establishment of a cultural landmark in DuPage County. On the phone was the chairman of the board of trustees at the Col...

08/21/2026

Our subscribers' continued support season after season is what keeps the arts thriving here at the MAC, and we're so grateful to call our subscribers part of our MAC family. Hear more from a few of our loyal subscribers what they enjoy most about the MAC!