Friday
Naperville VFW Fish Fry – 4:30PM | $0-$12. Adults $12, seniors $10, children $7, under 3 FREE!
Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 – 908 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Volunteers from Naperville’s Veterans’ organizations will host the Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public every Friday 4:30-8PM through April 14 at the Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W Jackson St, Naperville. The menu may vary, but it will feature two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, (normally 9 different items) plus rolls, desert and coffee. Buffet by Belgio’s Catering. Fried shrimp are available to add on for $6, too. Full menu is available at www.napervfw3873.org. Full cash bar available. Event phone number (630) 420-9820.
Brightside Theatre Presents Moon Over Buffalo – 8PM | $24-$27
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
Brightside Theatre presents Moon Over Buffalo Performances. Opened March 10 and runs through March 26, 2017, at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL 60540 TICKETS: Adults $27 | Students and Seniors (62+) $24 | Groups of 10 or more $20 Call 630-447-TIXS (8497) or visit www.brightsidetheatre.com. Written by Ken Ludwig directed by Aaron Henrickson. From the mind of Ken Ludwig (writer of Lend Me a Tenor) comes the classic Broadway comedy Moon Over Buffalo, a play that centers on the husband and wife acting team, George and Charlotte Hay -two fading stars of the 1950s. In an attempt to keep their careers afloat, the couple is producing two plays simultaneously: Noel Cowards Private Lives and Cyrano de Bergerac. Suddenly, George receives word that Hollywood director Frank Capra may becoming to see a matinee performance, giving them one last chance at fame! That is, of course, if they can remember what play they are doing. In short, everything that could go wrong does in this side-splitting, backstage farce full of romance, swordplay, prosthetic noses, and plenty of doors. (Friday & Saturday at 8PM / Sunday at 3PM)
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Saturday
Casey’s 1-Day Special – 8AM-7PM | $4.98 per lb.
Naperville Plaza – Washington Street at Gartner Road Naperville, IL 60540
Casey’s Pork Tenderloin, plain or marinated, any variety — Plain, Thai, or Teriyaki — Saturday only, $4.98 per lb (Savings of $3.00 per lb for plain and $3.50 per lb for marinated!) While supply lasts! Casey’s Butcher Shop is known to be a cut above the rest.
Cadillac Casanovas – 8PM | $7
Frankie’s Blue Room – 16 W Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
‘HAIL HAIL ROCK N’ ROLL!!’ – a classic yet powerful phrase popularized by the great Chuck Berry. To many rock musicians throughout the years, this slogan is still strong and meaningful. However, for the talented trio known as the Cadillac Casanovas, this is not just a slogan, but in fact a way of life. Performing a wide variety of 1950s Rock & Roll and Rockabilly, the Cadillac Casanovas pull out all of the classic tunes from the decade that dominated juke boxes around the globe while still leaving room for some of the great deep cuts that are rarely heard.
Chicago Sinfonietta – 8PM | $10-60
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Chicago Sinfonietta presents “More Than a Letter,” a celebration of LGBTQ artists and classical music at 8PM Saturday, March 25, in North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $60, $48 and $10; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
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Sunday
Water Conservation Workshop – 1-3PM
Clow Education Center at McDonald Farm – 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd. Naperville, IL 60565
Let’s not leave our water supply to chance – rainwater is a precious resource! Come learn how to collect and keep it on your property through the use of rain barrels and rain gardens at a free Water Conservation Workshop on Sunday, March 26 from 1 to 3PM in the Clow Education Center at The Conservation Foundation’s McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville. This workshop will include a 1PM presentation on how rain barrels and rain gardens work and how to install them to capture the rain that falls on your land and put it to good use. The Conservation Foundation’s rain barrels, which are repurposed, recycled and recyclable and equipped with spigots, screens and overflow valves, will be available for purchase for $75 each. At 2PM, enjoy an educational tour of the 60-acre McDonald Farm, a showplace of conservation in action and headquarters of The Conservation Foundation. See on-the-ground examples of rain and butterfly gardens, rainwater harvesting, solar and wind energy, permeable paving and native plants. These earth-friendly practices improve our local water quality, increase habitat for bird and butterfly species, and provide beauty and opportunities for our families to connect with nature right in our own back yards. Learn how to transform your little patch of earth and become part of The Conservation Foundation’s Conservation@Home program, which recognizes homeowners for environmentally responsible landscaping efforts. This workshop is free but the courtesy of pre-registration is appreciated. To register, email Jim Kleinwachter at jkleinwachter@theconservationfoundation.org.
Brightside Theatre Presents Moon Over Buffalo – 3PM | $24-$27
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
Brightside Theatre presents Moon Over Buffalo Performances. The play opened March 10 and this date is the final performance at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL 60540. (See description above.)
Consider things to do this weekend for future events
Be prepared to vote on April 4 in the 2017 Consolidated Election. Early Voting at the Naperville Municipal Center runs until April 3. Click here to find links from candidate requests and forums as well as to see photos of candidates running in competitive elections for Naperville City Council, School Disrict 203 and School District 204 Boards. PN appreciates all candidates, their families and supporters for helping Naperville put forth slates of hopefuls that want to serve in thoughtful and prudent ways. Win or lose, remember to take down campaign signs immediately following Election Day on April 4. Thank you.
Save the date for “Ignite the Nite,” 6-10:30PM on Sat., April 8, 2017, held at Elements in the Hotel Indigo on Water Street, located at 120 Water St., in downtown Naperville. Tickets are $175 per person. A limited number of tables of 10 may be reserved. For complete details, visit www.KidsMatter2us.org.
Save the date for Music and the Mind, 5-8PM Fri., April 21, Hilton Lisle/Naperville. Performance by Dr. Richard Kogan, MD at 6PM. Tickets $125 per person at www.eehealth.org/loh.
Save the date for Cuisine for a Cause, 6:30PM Sat., April 29, at Navistar. Purchase reserve seating tickets for $150 at www.loaves-fishes.org.
Reserve tickets for 2017 Ribfest, June 30-July 3. Celebrate Exchange Club of Naperville’s 30th year with Toby Keith on June 30. Tickets now on sale at www.ribfest.net.
Year-round Gift Idea… Give a Naperville experience
Perhaps give memberships to places such as Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum or Naperville Art League. Or provide a gift of music lessons with one of the teachers available at Ellman’s Music Center. Give DNA gift cards to create an experience in 2017 such as a painting party at Pinot’s Palette or Pottery Bayou, both located in downtown Naperville.
Think dinner and the show and combine a gift certificate/card to a restaurant and theater tickets to performances on stage at North Central College.
Or give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala this year.
Dine Around Naperville!
From Catch 35 to Meson Sabika, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or out at www.dinenaperville.com.
And 40 of the eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals. Cheers!
Thanks for supporting live music such as the sounds of bands at Quigley’s Irish Pub (Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays) or local bands at Club Mamalu’s on the first Friday of the month with OMT lite and friends (April 7). No cover. See friends and taste some of the best soup in the Midwest! Or enjoy the keyboard played during Sunday brunch, 10AM to 3PM, at Heaven on Seven, 224 S. Main St. in downtown Naperville. Brunch is served New Orleans-style Saturday, too.
And there’s more…
Pay close attention as hopefuls rev up for the final weeks of the Consolidated Election slated for April 4, 2017. 48 local residents turned in petition packets hopeful to fill seats up for election of local taxing bodies. …And some elections are more competitive than others. Follow local elections for City Council, Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners, Boards of Education for Districts 203 and 204 as well as township trustees and College of DuPage trustees. Get to know the issues and the candidates.
Though PN editors traditionally vote on Election Day, Early Voting is now in progress at the Naperville Municipal Center through April 3.
Latest News
Look forward with photo-enhanced stories every day on PN’s Latest News. In addition to events and other happenings, find public meeting notices scheduled at the Naperville Municipal Center.
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends.
On the navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf (This page soon will be updated for 2017), Festivals & Traditions over the course of the year as well as this month’s Book Events hosted by Anderson’s, North Central College Performing Arts and happenings at Naper Settlement.
