December 2nd, 2023
Christmas Concert - piano, violin & voice recitals.
The Chicago Romanian American Choir coordinated by Mrs. Nicoleta Roman, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Lyric Artist, will perform a recital of Christmas Carols and National Anthems. Guests of Seara Culturala Romaneasca will also perform recitals of classical music and Christmas Carols. Come join us at Naperville Public Library (3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564) starting 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm and enjoy beautiful relaxing music. Refreshments and traditional Romanian food will be provided by hosts and volunteers. As usual, our artists will receive gifts from Santa. Looking forward to seeing you!
December 2nd, 2022
Christmas Concert - piano, violin and voice recitals.
Raluca Bojor:
- Florile Dalbe, Transilvanian Christmas Carol
- Cerul și pământul, Transilvanian Christmas Carol
- Trei păstori, Transilvanian Christmas Carol
- Silent Night, Franz Xaver Gruber
- Sleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson
- Carol of the Bells, Ucrainian Christmas Carol
- Sanie cu zurgălăi, Liviu Deleanu and Richard Stein
APEL Group:
- Suite of Romanian Carols
- Suite of International Carols
Aggie Stroe:
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Johnny Marks
- Rage Over the Lost Penny, Ludwig van Beethoven
- Long Long Ago, Thomas H. Bayly
Lucas Raicu:
- Deck the Halls 4 hands, accompanied by Raluca Bojor
- Silent night, Vinicius Carratero
Owen Yeager:
- Sonatina în Sol major, Ludwig van Beethoven
- Be Thou My Vision, Irish melody, arrangement Raluca Bojor
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas, arrangement Owen Yeager
Everybody:
- O, ce veste minunată
- Steaua sus răsare
- Astăzi s-a născut Hristos
Looking forward to see you at Naperville Public Library, the location next to Neuqua Valley Highschool. We will enjoy together, as usual, some of the traditional Romanian delights.
Powerpoint presentation: Maria Theodorescu and Nathan Hofmeyer
August 26th, 2022
Candle making workshop- beginners classes -
Location: Morton Arboretum
March 11, 2022
International Women's Day- music recitals -
Dear friends,
Friday, March 11th, 2022 - you are invited to celebrate with us International Women's Day
A brief introduction: Maria Alexandra Theodorescu and Raluca Bojor
Voice and piano recitals: Alina Ursachi, Irina & Aggie Stroe, Nora McMaken
December 3rd, 2021
Christmas Carols- music recitals -
Friday, December 3rd, 2021, from 5.00 pm (doors open at 5.00 pm, event starts at 5.30 pm), at Naperville Public Library, you are invited to enjoy Romanian and International Christmas Carols.
Participants:
- Johnny & Lucas Raicu, violins and piano
- Mara Theodorescu, violin
- Eric & Mihaela Lutz, violin and piano
- Brendan & Connor Lutz, violin and piano
- Irina & Aggie Stroe, piano
- Alina Ursachi, piano
- Nora McMaken, piano
- Raluca Bojor, piano.
Visual projection and background sound - Maria and Alexandra Theodorescu. The event organizer, Maria Theodorescu is inviting you to enjoy a hot chocolate, beverages and traditional Romanian delights, right after the recitals.
Past Events
March 8th, 2021
International Woman's Day- music recital -
Private cultural event with limited participation
February 27th, 2021
Dragobetele la romani- poetry & music recitals -
Private cultural event with limited participation in person & via zoom
November 22th, 2019
The Colors of Fall Season- poetry & music recitals -
1. Introduction & brief theme presentation;
2. Poetry recitals: The Fall Seasons of our childhood - various participants;3. Youth's music recitals: violin"Carol of the Bells" - Johnny & Lucas Raicu;
"You raise me up" - Mara Theodorescu;
4. Story time: slideshow projection of "Amintiri din Copilarie" by Ion Creanga;5. Socializing, taking pictures, a quick snack, coffee & cake.Background sound and visual presentation of Fall paintings (Alexandru Darida, Nicolae Grigorescu, etc.) & photos by Alexandra & Maria TheodorescuJanuary 18th, 2019
Blue flower-poetry and music recitals-
1) Youth's music recitals: violin, saxophone and piano: Mara Theodorescu, Lucas and Robert Ciocan
2) Poetry recital "Blue flower" - various participants;
3) Music recital: Monica and Lucian Blaga
4) Poetry recital - various contemporary poets;
5) Brainstorming on future events of "Seara Culturala Romaneasca" - all participants.
Backround sound and visual presentation by Maria Theodorescu
November 2nd, 2018
The autumn of our souls-poetry and music recitals-
1) Brief introduction of Cultural Evening's hosts;
2) Poetry recital - interested participants of all ages;
3) Youth's poetry - Maria Alexandra Theodorescu with a brief poetry collection;
4) Autumn traditions - presented by Calina Boiciuc.
Background music & visual presentation by Maria Theodorescu
Happy Easter, 2018
Dear Cultural Evening friends,
-You are Invited-
A branch dedicated to Women’s Day, Sunday, March 25 - a private cultural event
Bring a Friend and a Smile on your face!
February 23th, 2018
Romanian spring traditions: Martisorul and Dragobetele
1) Poetry recital - Alina Celia Cumpan and Nicolae Bogdan Groza;
2) A powerpoint presentation of famous painters and a visual introduction on today's young artists;
3) Lugoj presentation (first part) - Simona Fenesanu;
4) About Dragobete, a Romanian version of Valentine's Day - Maria Theodorescu;
5) Books and martisoare presentations.
January 26th, 2018Celebrating Romanian's National Poet, Mihai Eminescu
Remembering Eminescu's poetry and prose
1) A visual presentation on Eminescu's professional activity and personal life by Maria Theodorescu;
2) "Luceafarul" presentation with an accurate english translation - prof.dr.Rodica Baranescu;
3) Music recital - Andrei Olaru;
4) Open discussions and shared opinions on poetry and prose authors, Eminescu's inspiration sources and the social conditions and cultural environment in which he created.
December 8th, 2018Private cultural event
November 3th, 2018The Autumns of Childhood
1) Poetry recital - Nichita Stanescu;
2) Open discussions between participants interested in contributing to our cultural agenda.