Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Chris White Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas at Dawes House
The Dawes House has a musical history of its own: Charles Gates Dawes composed the melody that later became “It’s All in the Game.” That is a counterpoint to the Dec. 3 program, in which the Chris White Trio performs music from Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Evanston History Center.
A second musical history inside the Dawes House
Dawes composed a piano melody in 1911. Carl Sigman later rewrote its lyrics, and the song became “It’s All in the Game”; Tommy Edwards’ 1958 recording reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 100. The concert listing does not include Dawes’s composition in the announced program, but his musical history gives the venue a local connection to an evening of live music.
The house was designed by New York architect Henry Edwards Ficken for Dr. Robert Dickinson and Virginia Loring Sheppard in 1894. Charles Gates and Caro Blymyer Dawes bought it in 1909 and lived there with their family for more than 40 years. It has housed the Evanston History Center since 1960 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
Further reading: Dawes House - Evanston History Center ↗
Chris White’s work around Chicago
Originally from Toronto, White works in the Chicago area as a freelance pianist, arranger and accompanist. His albums include Young at Heart and Tributaries.
His performance credits include the Chicago Jazz Festival, The Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Winter’s Jazz Club and Cliff Bell’s, as well as Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles and Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York. He has also performed in Japan, Thailand and Germany.
Further reading: A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Live with the Chris White Trio - Evanston History Center ↗
The announced performance
The listing confirms music from Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, but does not publish individual song titles or identify the other two members of the trio.
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · Evanston History Center
- Chris White Trio performs music from Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack.
Plan the evening
Thursday, December 3, 2026
The in-person concert is scheduled for 7–8:30 p.m. at the Evanston History Center.
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Tickets include refreshments
The event listing gives ticket prices of $37.81–$58.82. The organizer confirms that refreshments are included in the ticket price.
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Supervision and visitor rules
Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. The Evanston History Center prohibits weapons on its property, with exceptions for on-duty law enforcement officers and authorized security personnel.
The center may take photos or video for promotional use. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, notify staff when you arrive.
Policies, Guest Expectations, and Waivers - Evanston History Center ↗
Getting to the Dawes House
Transit and parking
The Evanston History Center is at 225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201. The Purple Line’s Dempster station is approximately half a mile away. Metra Union Pacific North’s Main Street and Davis Street stations are each approximately nine-tenths of a mile from the center. Free street parking is located in front of the building on Greenwood Street.
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Entrance and accessibility
The center describes wheelchair access on the first floor only. A lift at the west entrance, beside the driveway, must be operated by staff; call 847-475-3410 or notify the front desk on arrival. The front door has six steps with railings, and the second floor is reached by one and a half flights of stairs.
The event listing does not say where the exhibit is located. Contact the center before attending if you need to confirm access to the exhibit or discuss other specific arrangements.
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Before you make a plan
Are refreshments included with admission?
Yes. The Evanston History Center says refreshments are included in the ticket price.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Live with the Chris White Trio - Evanston History Center ↗
Can I explore the house before the concert?
Yes. The organizer invites attendees to explore the decorated Dawes House and the annual “It’s All Fun and Games” exhibit before the performance.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack Live with the Chris White Trio - Evanston History Center ↗
What should families know about supervision?
The center requires children to remain with a responsible adult at all times.
Policies, Guest Expectations, and Waivers - Evanston History Center ↗
Location & Google Maps
Evanston History Center (Charles Gates Dawes House)
225 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.