Minooka Community High School to host 28th annual Madrigal Dinner

Minooka Community High School is hosting its 28th annual Madrigal Dinner, a festive dinner put on by the MCHS Choir and Choir Boosters for the holidays at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Central Campus, 301 S. Wabena Ave.

It will be hosted by the king and queen, Antonio Encinas and Emma Schiffbauer; the varsity Madrigal singers under the direction of Randy Benware; the junior varsity Madrigal singers under the direction of Kimberly Ann Minarich; Court Players under the tutelage of Anthony Babich; and the Madrigal brass under the conduction of Kade Frieders.

The performances come along with a meal of wassail, roast beef and chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, salad, rolls and dessert. There also are kids meals, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Doors open one hour before the festivities begin, and guests are advised to arrive with some time to get seated before the royal procession begins.

Reservations are available at bit.ly/3so0B5K and are due by Tuesday, Dec. 10. For information, contact Nicole Collins at 815-768-5586 or luvbug8181@gmail.com before Monday, Dec. 9.

Tickets cost $25. Children 13 and younger cost $15. Guests are asked to bring their reservation slip as their ticket.