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, CDA & IBSE certified with over 18 years experience in education. She also holds a Master's degree in Management & Administration and has completed a Continuing Education Teaching Program. She has taught in the Chicago Area school districts, and served as School Liaison & School Advisory Council member. In these roles, Maria organized and coordinated World Cafe multicultural events for 204 School District students and community. Since 2016 she has been managing the Romanian cultural event series "Seara Culturală Românească" as Honorary Member & Ambassador of The Romanian Community Center of Chicago.
Maria Alexandra Hubbard
Alexandra (Ally), data scientist at Capgemini and a Computer Science graduate, currently pursuing a Master's in Data Science in Chicago. She has been volunteering at local Romanian events, including the cultural series "Seara Culturală Românească," for the past 10 years.
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.
Former Contributor: Raluca Bojor
Raluca, Romanian musician who lives 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 earned her 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.