Friday, Jan. 9
Bridal Showcase – 5:30PM | Free
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster Street Naperville, IL 60563 | Saturday, too!
Planning a wedding? Make this complex job easier at the Bridal Showcase that features 51 vendors. Take a tour of the nondenominational Century Memorial Chapel, the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony. The showcase will be held from 5:30 to 9:30PM Friday, Jan. 9 and from 10AM to 3PM Saturday, Jan. 10 at Naper Settlement. www.napersettlement.org.
Family Fun Friday Night: Weber Irish Dance – 6PM | Free
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
Jigs, reels, infectious energy, rousing music, and flying feet bring the lively culture of Ireland to the Museum. Enjoy the performance and try some simple moves yourself. Family Fun Friday Nights are designed to give busy families the opportunity to enjoy extended hours on Friday evenings. The Museum is open until 8:00 p.m., with a special performance or activity on most Friday nights. Free with Museum membership or admission. dupagechildrens.org.
North Central College gets Hypnotized – 9:30PM | Free
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave Naperville, IL 60563
Comedy hypnotist, ‘Chrisjones,’ will be performing at North Central College Friday night. He is one of the country’s youngest professional hypnotist and this his 3rd appearance at North Central in 3 years. The show combines magic, hip hop music and hypnosis to create an experience catered to college and university students. Chrisjones himself spent 7 years living and working at colleges before beginning his tour of colleges across the US. To date, he has performed in all 50 states, Cananda and Central America. A Chicago-native, his life dream is to win the Chicago Marathon. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu
Saturday, Jan. 10
Cat Guardians Art Auction – noon | Free
Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery – 508 North Center Street Naperville, IL 60563
Cat Guardians art auction, Jan 10th 2015 held at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery. All media is represented in ‘kitty’ themed art by local artists. The work can be view during the gallery hours from Thurs., Jan. 8 thru Sat., Jan 10. All proceeds benefit Cat Guardians shelter, a not for profit, cageless, caring humane society for homeless cats. for more info call: Cat Guardians (630) 543-3395.
‘October Mourning – 7:30PM | $8-10
Madden Theatre – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
NCC presents “October Mourning,” a musical stage production adapted from the novel “October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard” by Lesléa Newman. The play begins at 7:30PM Jan. 8-10 and at 2PM Jan 11 in the College’s Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $10/adults and $8/students and seniors. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and lectures, visit finearts.northcentralcollege.edu or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).
Sunday, Jan. 11
360 Youth Services 12th Annual Chocolate Festival – noon – 4PM | $4/students $5/ seniors $7/adults
Naperville Central – 440 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
This day-long festival of chocolate for the whole family will feature chocolate tastings, a baking competition, a family activity room and live entertainment. The event will be held on Sun., Jan.11 from noon to 4PM at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave. For more information, visit www.360YouthServices.org.
History Speaks: Jane Austen and Her Women – 4PM | $7
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster Street Naperville, IL 60563
Jane Austen, portrayed by Leslie Goddard, has time-travelled to today and agreed to answer the most common question about her life: what did she really think about marriage? While speaking, Austen will refer back to the women in her novels, bringing them to life in monologues from her books as they discuss romance, choice of a spouse and the position of women. The performance commemorates the 200th anniversaries of ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ ‘Mansfield Park’ and ‘Emma.’ Tickets at the door are $7 adults, $6 youth 4-12 and students. Save $1 on advance tickets by calling (630) 420-6010 before 4PM Jan. 9. www.napersettlement.org.
