About
Looking for a space to connect with like-minded individuals through various art forms? Look no further than Cultural Evening! Our events feature music, prose, poetry, dance, painting, and drawing. We strive to honor traditions and celebrate the work of contemporary & wellknown artists. Cultural Evening events are a great opportunity to meet new people who have similar interests. Through discussions and shared art & cultural experiences, we gain a deeper understanding of our individual/common history.
When
We gather periodically to enjoy a variety of art forms: music & poetry recitals, prose, painting, photography, traditions, and life stories. Our meetings usually take place at the Naperville Public Library.
Occasionally, we choose different locations for our events; we may celebrate Mother's Day, International Women's Day, International Children's Day, or Christmas at alternate locations. To stay updated on our upcoming events, please visit the Naperville Public Library's website or feel free to email us. You can also find us on Facebook.
Maria Theodorescu
Maria, Montessori CDA certified with over 17 years experience in education field. She holds a Master's degree in Management & Administration & completed an Education Program with the Romanian Ministry of Education. ISBE certified in 2011, she taught in local school districts, focused on equity, diversity & inclusion for all students. As School Liaison & Advisory Council member in School District 204, Maria organized World Cafe multicultural events for several years. Since 2016 she has been managing the Romanian cultural event series "Seara Culturală Românească".
Raluca Bojor
Raluca, Romanian musician who currently resides in the greater Chicago Area. She earned her Bachelor's of Music degree from Wheaton College, and holds a Master's of Arts in History of Christianity from the same institution. Raluca is pursuing a doctorate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In addition to her academic pursuits, Raluca is passionate about teaching piano lessons & performing in local concerts. Recently, she launched her career as a recording artist.
Website: ralucabojor.com
Oana Olaru
Dr. Oana Olaru MD, Internal Medicine doctor in Naperville, affiliated with Edward Hospital-Main Campus. She received her medical degree from University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Gr T.Popa” of Iași, finished her residency at St. Joseph Hospital of Chicago in 2004, and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is actively involved & supports the Chicago Area Romanian community. She has been a volunteer of the cultural event series "Seara Culturală Românească" in Naperville for the last couple of years.
Maria Alexandra Hubbard
Alexandra (Ally), Applications Consultant at Capgemini & computer science graduate currently student pursuing a Master in Data Science at DePaul University, Chicago; she has been volunteering in local Romanian events including the cultural series "Seara Culturală Românească", for the past 10 years.