Treat the family to a star-studded new version of the Dickensian favorite playing the Civic Opera House this December. Featured performers are: F. Murray Abraham as Scrooge, Timothy Hutton as Bob Cratchit, James Garner as narrator Charles Dickens, Stockard Channing as the Ghost of Christmas Past, plus Wayne Knight and George Wendt. Includes four (4) main floor, 7th row seats for Tuesday, December 22nd at 7:30 pm.

No rushing required when your seats are already saved just for you! Reserved seating for your family at the all-school Christmas Program on December 14th.

Bring your camera because you'll be right up front! Reserved seating for your family at the St. Raphael School Band Concert December 9th.

Here's your chance to see some of the most celebrated shows of the year right here in Chicago. You'll start the season on a dramatic note with "August: Osage County," winner of five Tony Awards. March brings the Chicago premier of "Billy Elliot the Musical," winner of ten Tony Awards including Best Musical and the lush romance of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." Summer begins with the thrilling comedy "Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps," and ends with "Shrek the Musical," which brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life. Includes two (2) balcony tickets to each performance.

Get a first hand look at how the news stories are decided on and delivered to your television set every day and night. Join St. Raphael Dad and Award-winning Chicago journalist Dave Savini for this behind-the-scenes tour. Tour will include a live viewing of an 11AM weekday newscast followed by stops at the anchor desk, make-up room, control room, and weather center. Max. number of participants is ten (10). No children under the age of ten (10) are allowed in the studio during live broadcast.