Member Benefits

March 2024

The following arts organizations are offering WFMT members TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE FULL-PRICE TICKET unless otherwise noted. Offers are limited to one episode or pair of tickets per event on an “as available” basis. Not all organizations accept payment by credit card. Offers may not be combined with any other discounts or offers, are not applicable to previously purchased tickets, and allow no refunds or exchanges. Some restrictions may apply.

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Please contact the organizations directly for information about their current health and safety guidelines.

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Music

WFMT members can get 2 for 1 tickets to any Music of the Baroque performance at the Harris Theater during the 2023-24 season. Visit https://www.baroque.org/23-24 for concert information and to purchase tickets.Use code WFMT2324 at checkout. Members can also call the Music of the Baroque box office at (312) 551-1414.

St. Charles Singers: “Past as Prologue” Celebrating 40 years of singing.
stcharlessingers.com (Use code WFMT)
The St. Charles Singers will commemorate 40 years of singing by celebrating the past as a prologue to the choir’s future.  The program will premiere a commissioned work composed by John Rutter to mark the occasion.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm. St. Michael Catholic Church, 310 South Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187.

Music Institute of Chicago: Benjamin Beilman and Curtis on Tour
847-448-8326 (Use code WFMT, limit two for the price of one full-price ticket)
The Music Institute of Chicago welcomes back acclaimed violinist and Music Institute alumnus Benjamin Beilman as part of Curtis on Tour, the Nina von Maltzahn Global Touring Initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music. Joining Benjamin Beilman are celebrated violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, award-winning cellist Oliver Herbert, and a trio of emerging artists from the Curtis Institute—violinist Na Hyun Della Kyun, violist Emad Zolfaghari, and cellist Francis Carr—for an electrifying program, including Richard Strauss’s Sextet from his final opera Capriccio, a rare performance of Brahms’s exhilarating String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Alban Berg’s Piano Sonata in B minor Op. 1, and a commission by Alyssa Weinberg (b. 1988), Illuminating Arches.
Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.

Music Institute of Chicago: Titus Underwood: “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
847-448-8326 (Use code WFMT, limit two for the price of one full-price ticket)
The Music Institute of Chicago welcomes multimedia musical artist Titus Underwood in “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” highlighting a range of Black composers through media, speech, and music. Principal oboe of the Nashville Symphony, Underwood presents a multimedia performance that showcases classical music, including works by William Grant Still, Brian Nabors, and Florence Price, beside spoken word and film, offering a variety of Black composers with different points of experience and expression. Underwood is passionate about creating projects that advocate for and showcase Black artists. By intricately weaving film and music together, he brings his artistic vision to reimagine classical music. His most acclaimed project, a timely rendition of “Lift Every Voice,” became a viral Internet sensation with more than 1 million views.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.

Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest: THE SACRED AND THE PROFANE; Music of Liszt
Visit SymphonyOPRF.org, email [email protected], or call (708) 218-2648 for tickets. (Tickets are 2 for $30 for WFMT members using “WFMT” promo code online for tickets by April 6)
The orchestra, led by Jay Friedman, will be joined by pianist Mio Nakamura for Franz Liszt’s Totentanz. The S/OP & RF orchestra will be joined by The Tower Chorale, South Holland Master Singers, City Voices and The Symphony Chorus, led by William Chin, for Liszt’s rarely performed Missa Solemnis, featuring organist Patrick Godon, and vocal soloists Susan Krout, Sarah Ponder, Ace Gangosa, and Daniel Eifert. The concert will be preceded by a Conversation with David Leehey at 3:00 pm, and followed by a reception.
Sunday, April 4, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Concordia University’s Chapel, 7400 W. Augusta in River Forest. Free parking is available in the garage at Thomas and Bonnie Brae in River Forest.

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Virtuoso Violins
northbrooksymphony.org or call the NSO office at (847) 272-0755. (Complimentary tickets for children, 6-17 years of age, may attend concerts when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.)
Guest Artists: Vadim Gluzman, Victoria Moreira, Fiona Khuong-Huu, & Hina Khuong-Huu
For full concert details please visit northbrooksymphony.org.
Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus of GNB High School. 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.


Theater and Dance

The Gene Siskel Film Center offers WFMT members $7 tickets year round for all films, unless otherwise noted here. Only available for purchases made in person, present your WFMT membership card at the time of purchase, one discount ticket per membership card.

Saint Sebastian Players: An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen
[email protected] (Use code WFMT – each donor receives a limit of 2 $30 tickets for the price of one.)
After inspecting the public baths on which his native town’s prosperity depends, Doctor Tomas Stockmann, a medical officer, finds the water contaminated. When he refuses to stay silent, he is declared an enemy of the people. Ibsen addresses challenges in an engaging manner that remain highly relevant today, such as environmental issues versus economic interests, the professional responsibilities of experts in policy debates and the moral dilemmas and tensions involved in whistle blowing.
February 16 – March 10, Friday – Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm. St. Bonaventure, 1625 West Diversey (enter on Marshfield), Chicago.

Dominican University Performing Arts Center: Pat Hazell’s Permanent Record
https://dom.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1541 (Use code WFMT24)
Your permanent record holds the secrets that can dramatically impact your future. Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell goes in search of his own Permanent Record in a confessional night of humor, heart and humanity. Hazell hired an opposition research company to investigate his past and is now forced to defend himself. Pat opens the vault to his faults, foibles and foul play to turn a stroll down Memory Lane into a high-speed chase down Memory Highway. If you can’t laugh at yourself, why not laugh at him?
Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 pm. Lund Auditorium, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305.

Mandala South Asian Performing Arts: Qawwali and Gospel: Singing Together
https://events.uchicago.edu/event/229996-mandala-south-asian-performing-arts-presents (Code WFMT, limit two for the price of one $30 ticket)
Mandala collaborates with musician Sonny with Riyaaz Qawwali and gospel artist Markeyta Sconiers on this world premiere combining gospel music with Qawwali, a devotional musical tradition rooted in Sufi Islam. Also featuring Fareed Haque on guitar and Chethan Anant on the bansuri, an Indian flute. Drawing on the complex history of cultural exchange between South Asian and Black communities, Mandala, Sonny, and Sconiers collaborate with South Asian community members in the Devon neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side and Black community groups on Chicago’s South Side. Together they are creating new music that highlights parallels between the two genres while celebrating their distinct historic roots, bridging communities and cultures.
Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm. Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago.


Museums

Please contact the organizations below before visiting to confirm opening times and the current availability of the offer.

Glessner House: 2 for 1 Tours
Call (312) 326-1480 to reserve space (mention WFMT)
This 75-minute docent led tour will explore the Gilded Age mansion of the Glessner family, designed in 1885-1886 by architect Henry Hobson Richardson.  It is now a National Historic Landmark and has been fully restored with most of its original furnishings. glessnerhouse.org
Tours offered Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm, year round except major holidays. Advance reservation required.
Glessner House, 1800 South Prairie Avenue in Chicago.

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture: 2-for-1 Museum Admission (773) 582-6500
Founded in 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, the Balzekas Museum is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Lithuanian culture. The Museum celebrates the notable achievements of Lithuanian Americans, the Lithuanian nation, and Lithuanian communities world-wide. For more information on the museum and exhibits, visit www.balzekasmuseum.org.
Daily 10 am-4 pm, 6500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL

Evanston History Center at the Charles Gates Dawes House: 2-for-1 Admission for Tours (847) 475-3410
Tour the historic home of former Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, gain entrance to the permanent exhibit on Evanston history, Milestones & Memories. The interior house is only viewable by tour! The tour includes all of the first floor and part of the second floor. For more information and any schedule changes, visit www.evanstonhistorycenter.org.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm, at 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL

Museum of Contemporary Photography: 20% off on publications (312) 369-7794 (Use Code WFMT)
Enjoy 20% off of publication purchases. Founded by Columbia College Chicago in 1984, the museum collaborates with artists, photographers, communities, and institutions locally, nationally, and internationally. MoCP offers publications by internationally recognized artists in their museum shop as well as online. For more information, visit www.mocp.org.
600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL

The Polish Museum of America: 2-for-1 admission to special exhibits. www.thepolishmuseumofamerica.org
984 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL (773) 384-3352.

Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago: 2-for-1 Museum Admission (312) 421-8020
The Ukrainian National Museum was founded in 1952 as the Ukrainian Museum and Archive. The Museum collections include artifacts of traditional folk arts, such as embroidery, costumes, weavings and wood and metal inlays as well as musical instruments, household utensils, souvenir materials from the Soviet Union, and artwork by Ukrainian immigrants. For more information on the museum and exhibits, visit [email protected]
Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 am-4 pm, 2249 West Superior St., Chicago, IL


Restaurants

Please contact the restaurants below before visiting to confirm opening times and the current availability of the offer.

Unless indicated, the following restaurants offer members presenting their card TWO ENTREES FOR THE PRICE OF THE MORE EXPENSIVE ONE (unless otherwise noted) nightly except Fridays and Saturdays (unless marked +Fri. or +Sat.). Discounts apply to dinner only (unless marked +Lunch). One discount per table. Not applicable to lower-priced specials or in combination with other offers or discount cards. Other restrictions may apply. Cuisine descriptions are supplied by the restaurants.

Café Marbella (773) 853-0128
Spanish tapas and cuisine
www.cafemarbellatapas.com
20% off bill on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights only.
5527 North Milwaukee, Chicago, IL

Isla Pilipina (773) 271-2988
Filipino
www.islapilipina.com
Buy one entree and get another of equal or lesser value for free.
2501 W Lawrence Ave, Unit D, Chicago, IL

Jenny’s Steakhouse (708) 229-2272 & Jenny’s @ 191 South 708-479-6873
American, steaks, seafood, ribs, sandwiches
www.jennyssteakhouse.com
$10 off purchase of $30 or more, not valid on holidays or special events.
11041 S Menard, Chicago Ridge, IL
10160 W 191st Street, Mokena, IL

Oceanique (847) 864-3435
French-American Seafood.
www.oceanique.com
$25 off the entire meal. Not valid with any other offers including Groupon, Travel Zoo and Living Social. Also not valid with “No Corkage Monday,” “Maine Lobster Wednesday,” Northwestern Commencement, New Years Eve or Valentine’s Day. One card per table.
505 Main Street, Evanston, IL 

Prairie Moon (847) 864-8328
Regional American “Good lookin’ scratch cookin’!”
www.prairiemoonrestaurant.com
15% discount for the entire meal (Lunch/Dinner). Valid only for WFMT card holders, not the entire party.
1635 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL

Shokran (773) 427-9130
Authentic Moroccan Cuisine (BYOB)
www.shokranchicago.com
4027 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL

Tre Kronor Restaurant (773) 267-9888
Swedish/Norwegian (+Fri., Sat.)
swedishbistro.com
$10 off when you spend $40
3258 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL


Businesses and Services

Please contact the businesses below before visiting to confirm opening times and the current availability of the offer.

The Armadillo’s Pillow Book Company:  Used books – common, uncommon and hard-to-find! 15% discount on all items, except gift certificates.  www.ArmadillosPillow.com 6753 Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL (773) 761-2558

Best Friends Diamonds & Gems: You will receive 5% off loose GIA natural diamonds with the purchase of a custom mounting. In addition, upon making your purchase, we will immediately send a donation to WFMT because we wish to help ensure classical music remains accessible to WFMT listeners.By private consultation. Please call Karla Lewis, Gemologist (GIA), Diamond and Custom Jewelry Expert, (312) 269-9999. www.bestfriendsdiamonds.com.

The Bookstore: 10% off on a single item. 475 North Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL (630) 469-2891
www.bookstoreofge.com

Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore: 10% discount (only items in stock with the exception of $3 and $7 books).
7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL www.centuriesandsleuths.com

Clergy for Weddings:  Wedding officiants.  Discount of $75 for each couple who use our services and are being married on the reception site.  11136 South Whipple Street, Chicago, IL (773) 445-2121

Coulsons Music: 10% discount in store with WFMT Membership card. Chicago’s leading music store, providing professional and student sheet music, gifts, and accessories. (312) 461-1989

Fleetwind Ski Club: Ski club serving Chicagoland for over 50 years. 20% off new memberships.  PO Box 607811, Chicago, IL (773) 973-4417

Fragile Music Group:  Reduced hourly recording rate $55/hour (regular $95).  Maximum 10 hours in blocks of 5 hours. One customer per company.  www.fragilemusicgroup.com 603 Ridge, Homewood, IL (708) 206-1002

Frugal Muse Books Music and Movies: Used and new books, music, movies, and videogames. 10% off any USED item. 7511 Lemont Rd., #146, Darien, IL (630) 427-1140 www.frugalmusebooks.com

Joe’s Expert Auto Inc.: Import auto repair and service. 10% off parts and labor, not applicable with any other offers, or dealer parts. www.jexpertauto.com
2740 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL (773) 862-6200

Northwest Nordic Ski Club: Complimentary membership for first year (new members). Submit online application form/waiver and mention WFMT. www.nwnordicskiclub.com | PO Box 5, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 | (847) 239-2879.

Olive & Well:  Gourmet gift and tasting shop.  15% off any Olive & Well labeled domestic and imported products. www.oliveandwell.com 133 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL (708) 848-4230 

Pianist, Ellen Elizabeth Mosher: Concert pianist. Solo piano entertainment for events including parties, receptions, dinners and weddings. $50 credit on a standard 3-hour (or more) performance on your tuned piano.  Call for availability on Monday – Saturday only, 10 am – 6 pm. 1033 West Loyola Avenue, Suite 1301, Chicago, IL (773) 465-4098

Polish American Contractors Association:  10% discount on commercial and residential construction and remodeling.  www.pacba.org
3860 North 25th Avenue (312) 866-9760

Richard Stromberg’s Chicago: 2-for-1 Photography Class Tuition. Enjoy a 2-for-1 discount on any class offered at your choice of locations in Ravenswood, downtown Chicago, Oak Park, or Park Ridge.  Call for class locations. www.chicagophotoclasses.com. Present WFMT member card on first day of class. (872) 529-2272

Scherwood Golf Concessions:  Two for One Greens Fee.  Weekdays only.  Paid riding cart required.
600 E. Joliet Street, Schererville, IN www.scherwood.com (219) 865-2554

Sheet Music Back in Print: 20% discount ($5 off) on $25 Annual Membership Fee: annual membership allows free access to more than 200 works. Modern Editions of Piano/Vocal Music from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Popular Songs/Art Songs/Solo Piano/Sacred Songs www.sheetmusicbackinprint.com
235 Main Street, Evanston, IL (847) 869-9447

Shen Shen Health and Harmony: 15% discount on acupuncture and massages. www.shenshenhealth.com

2764 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL (773) 935-4325

Shutan.com, Inc.: 15% off on transfer of movie film and VHS to DVD.  www.shutan.com
(847) 716-0213

The Suzuki-Orff School of Music: An engaging and relaxed approach to music education. Programs available for students ages 6 months – adult. 10% off total tuition for one quarter for new students only.  www.chimemusic.org 1148 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL (312) 738-2646

Westgate Flowers: Retail florist. 10% discount for in-store purchases and phone delivery orders from our shop. (excludes “FTD” wireout orders) 841 S. Oak Park, Oak Park, IL (708) 386-0072 www.westgateflowers.com