It’s time to “let it go” and give yourself, your family and your friends this perfect holiday experience with Tony Award nominee Disney’s Frozen. Set in the magical kingdom of Arendelle, royal sisters Elsa and Anna navigate love, loyalty, and Elsa’s uncontrollable powers. Disney’s Frozen is a powerful fable that captures the essence of self-discovery and the power of love.Be a part of the experience with fellow Redbirds and enjoy a matinee performance along with a reception complete with appetizers, open bar, and some fun trivia.Saturday, January 1111:30 a.m., pre-show reception @ Meyer Ballroom, North Island Center, 8 East Galena Blvd., Aurora2 p.m., showtime @ The Paramount Theatre, 23 East Galena Blvd., AuroraCost is $95 per person (a savings of $45) and includes the pre-show reception with appetizers and two hours of standard open bar as well as a ticket on the main floor in the orchestra level, center stage. Register by December 19 (or until capacity is reached) online or by calling Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586 during regular business hours (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday). Tickets will be distributed at the pre-show reception.

The value of travel as a means for individuals to open their minds to other cultures and learn the contribution of citizens from around the globe was impressed upon Hazle Buck Ewing in 1924. It was then that she embarked on an international trek around the world with her husband, Davis, and their oldest son, Ralph. Their 14-month journey covered 22 countries and provided life-changing experiences that convinced Hazle individuals of all nationalities desire to live a life of peace and security. In her writings about the adventure, Hazle noted that “if every world citizen could take the same trip we had taken, there would be no more war.”Ability to climb stairs required. Parking is across the street at St. John’s Lutheran Church. For additional information contact (309) 438-6333.