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Updated: February 3, 2012 9:48AM

1. Evanston Symphony Orchestra presents “Russian,” with guest soloist Bella Hristova, violin, at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. The program includes works by Mussorgsky, Khachaturian and Shostakovich. Tickets in advance are $27; $22 for senior citizens. Tickets at the door are $30; $25 for seniors. Tickets are $5 for students, subject to availability, at the box office with ID. Admission is free for children 12 and younger. Call (847) 864-8804 or visit www.evanstonsymphony.org. Presbyterian Homes, 3200 Grant St., Evanston, will host Musical Insights, a free lecture/recital program focusing on the symphony’s “Russian” concert, at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

2. Talent Rising Concert Series features Funk in the Trunk: 20,000 Leagues Under the Beat at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road. The seven-member band performs rock, jazz, blues, soul, reggae and more. Free admission, but registration is required. Call (847) 729-7500 or visit www.glenviewpl.org.

3. Breakfast at The Book Stall with Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Elmore Leonard, author of Raylan, and his son, Peter Leonard, author of Voices of the Dead, from 8:30-10 a.m. Feb. 3 at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Bagels and coffee will be served. Call (847) 446-8880 or visit www.thebookstall.com.

4 . Annoyance Theatre presents “Broads on Boards,” a salute to Broadway musicals, at 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. Tickets are $15. Ages 21-plus; beer and wine will be sold. For further information, call (847) 251-7424 or visit www.wilmettetheatre.com.