District 214 Community Education

The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band (AHCCB) is the premiere community band of the Village of Arlington Heights. The all volunteer band prides itself on spreading the love and knowledge of music with the local community with free concerts and a fantastic program to supplement musician education in the area. All AHCCB concerts are free of charge, but ticket reservations are still required.

The Arlington Jazz Exchange (AJE) is an all-volunteer sub-group of the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band (AHCCB) featuring 17 instrumentalists and 1 vocalist, dedicated to the study and performance of big band jazz music. All AJE concerts are free of charge, but ticket reservations are still required.

Join The Theater Lab for a heartwarming holiday experience as they present a special adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life. This festive event brings together some of your favorite local ensembles in one unforgettable evening of performance and community spirit. Enjoy the talents of The Theater Lab alongside Community Education’s Old Time Radio Troupe, the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band, the Arlington Jazz Exchange, and the Northwest Symphony Orchestra—all sharing the stage to deliver a night filled with joy, nostalgia, and holiday cheer. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted to support The Theater Lab’s ongoing programs.

At The Theater Lab our mission is simple: to be a hub around which the community can collaborate to bring passionate theater to life. We welcome anyone with a passion for theater at all levels of experience to join us as a Theater Lab Member. Membership dues are $40 a season and include exclusive benefits such as: Access to special theater workshops and tours. Hands-on behind-the-scenes learning. Invitations to special Members-only events. Access to industry professionals. Special Members-only discounts from D214 Community Education! To become a Member or for more information, please call us at 847-718-7700 or email ce@d214.org. To additionally support The Theater Lab, simply add a donation under 'Donation' and click 'Enroll Now'.

The Theater Lab, a District 214 Community Education program, is excited to announce the summer production of its 2025-2026 season, Leaving Iowa, with a limited four-performance run, August 15-17, 2025, at the Forest View Educational Center Theater in Arlington Heights. The critically-acclaimed, hilarious, family-friendly play about a journalist, Don Browning, who decides to finally take a roadtrip to return to Winterset, Iowa, to take his late father’s ashes to his childhood home, as requested, only to find his childhood home is not quite the same as it was when he left. For tickets, you may purchase them through our website or by calling 847-718-7700. To additionally support The Theater Lab, simply add a donation under 'Donation' and click 'Enroll Now'.