Dec. 23 - Chicago "Free" Day - you can go to the museums, Navy Pier, shopping on Michigan Ave or shopping in the Loop at Macy's - let us know what you want to do! Cost is $35 each for your transportation.
Dec. 23 - Nutcracker - Joffrey Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, Chicago - A holiday tradition not to be missed! Chicago's most popular family holiday entertainment; Robert Joffrey's glorious production, with enchanting Victorian scenery and costumes, Gerald Arpino's thrilling waltzes of the Snowflakes and Flowers, dozens of dancing and singing children, and the incomparable Joffrey dancers, creating a spectacle children of all ages will cherish forever. It's pure magic! Cost is $90 each; this includes the show and your transportation.
Dec. 27; Jan. 17, 2009 - ”DIRTY DANCING,” This show will premiere in the U.S. in the Fall of 2008 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. The writer of the original movie, Eleanor Bergstein, brings the movie to life on stage with a coming of age love story involving the talented and headstrong dancer Johnny Castle and Frances “Baby” Houseman. During her family’s summer vacation at the popular Kellerman’s resort, Baby, a doctor’s daughter meets Johnny, the guy from the wrong side of the tracks. Against all odds, they fall in love, learning life-changing lessons along the way. Baby and Johnny’s relationship is developed further than the movie... with more dancing; and, more music, joining favorite songs like “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life,” “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby” and “Do You Love Me?” Top price Orchestra seats $145 each. Dirty Dancing is scheduled to leave Chicago Jan. 18th, 2009 and go to Broadway in New York.
Dec. 31; Feb. 14 - "JERSEY BOYS," The life and music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - Don't miss this theatre show! Cost is $135 & $145 & 155 each depending on the date - this price includes top price orchestra seats and transportation - there is time for lunch on Wednesdays and lunch and dinner on Saturdays - Call us for more details at 815-398-1454.
Jan. 24, 2009 - "WICKED," in Chicago at the Ford Theatre - the sensational prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz' - the untold story of the Witches of Oz - after three years and 50 motor coach trips Wicked is ending its run in Chicago in January 2009. Don't miss this wonderful show! There is time for shopping and lunch and we do a shuttle service to various restaurants for dinner on the Sat. dates. $140 - $145 each; which includes top price orchestra seating and transportation. See Theatre Trips on the green bar of this web site for a detailed schedule of the day.
2009 CANTERBURY TRIP SCHEDULE:
February 17, 19, 21 - CHICAGO AUTO SHOW - first staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show. Depart the Highcrest Centre parking lot @ 8:00 am; drop off at the front dooor of McCormick Place; depart the show at 3:00 pm; back to Rockford about 5:30 pm. Cost is $45 each on weekdays; $48 each on Saturday.
March 10 and 12 - Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier - from the intricately designed lush themed-gardens, to hands-on-demonstrations, free educational seminars, to realistic garden displays, you will find Chicago's first blush with spring to be very invigorating. Cost is $49 each; includes admission and transportation.
March 25 thru April 1 - Cubs Spring Training in Mesa, AZ - Call Canterbury for details and reservations in January 2009. Also, get on our waiting list for baseball games; we decide on our dates in January 2009 - 815-398-1454.
March 26 - "MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL," - North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL. is the setting for this comedy musical following four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black-lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! A parody set to 25 classic baby-boomer songs from “Puff, My God I’m Draggin” to the disco favorite “Stayin’ Awake, Stayin’ Awake” will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! Kick up your heels and join the fun! Time for lunch and shopping before the show at Westfield, Old Orchard Mall. Cost is $80 each; includes admission and transportation.
April 15; May 2,16 - "MARY POPPINS," based on P.L. Travers' cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins features the Academy Award winning music and lyrics of Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. The stage production has been created, in collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, by Academy Award winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes, who has written the book. Cost is $130 for Wednesday and $135 for Saturday dates, this includes top price orchestra seating and your transportation to the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago.
May 2 - "A Chorus Line," casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers it's the one opportunity to do what they've dreamed-to have the chance to dance. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including "Best Musical," come meet the new generation of Broadway's best! Ford/Oriental Theatre, Chicago. Cost is $130 each for top price orchestra seating and your transportation.
May 8 – Titanic Exhibit – Milwaukee Public Museum, includes exhibit - the Titanic was lost at sea on April 15, 1912. Actual artifacts, recovered from miles below the surface of the North Atlantic tell the story behind its short journey, IMAX show “Ghosts of the Abyss,” and lunch at Water Street Brewery – Cost is $TBD.
May 19 thru May 21 - Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, trip includes 3 games, 2 nights at Drury Inn across from the ball park, transportation and meals enroute – Cost $TBD.
May 28 – “Cooks” Tour of Chicago, we’ll visit several interesting food venues, along with a demonstration, tour and gourmet lunch prepared by students of Kendall Culinary Institute. Bring your coolers! Cost is $65 each includes transportation and lunch.
June 5 – Bead and Button Show – Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI. The Bead Marketplace offers pearls, gems, art glass, seed, ethnic, vintage jewelry and much more. Shop at an international marketplace with 120,000 sq. ft. of one-of-a-kind beads, must-have beading supplies, and gorgeous jewelry. Admission charge is $9 per person. Cost for transportation to Milwaukee is $40 each.
June 6 – Kane County Flea Market, Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Charles, IL. Enjoy a day of treasure hunting. Admission to the market is $5. Cost for transportation is $40 each.
Aug. 22 – Miller Park Tour – enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the beautiful Milwaukee Brewers stadium, with lunch at Friday’s Front Row Restaurant, overlooking the field, then onto Miller Brewing Company – Milwaukee’s main brewery since 1855 for a look at the brew house and Girl in the Moon gift shop. Cost is $TBD.
