Folk music

It’s a night out for a culturally uplifting cause. The Elgin Children’s Chorus will present its annual fundraiser, “Red, White, & You!” It features wine tasting and gourmet appetizers from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the new Red Bar Winery and Bistro, 74  S. Grove Ave., Elgin.

A silent auction offers original artwork, Thomas Toys, tickets to performances, a Tastefully Simple Basket and much more. The event benefits the chorus, which showcases youth from many communities.

Call Ann Kepley at (847) 931-7464 for tickets or details. Tickets also may be purchased at the door.

The woman for whom “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was written will perform for the first time at the Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival happening Sunday and Labor Day Monday, Sept. 6 and 7, in Geneva. Peggy Seeger, Pete Seeger’s half sister, will make her debut among the 100 artists. To not miss a beat, visit www.FoxValleyFolk.com or call (630) 897-3655 for the packed lineup.