Above / Now in beautiful bloom, look for bluebells mingling with other flowers along the Riverwalk while heading toward Moser Tower with the 72-bell Millennium Carillon. The Moser Tower and Visitor Center are now open for the season.
UPDATE! Happy May Day 2017! After four days of April showers, be reminded not to step in large puddles such as this one that grew over two days on the grassy green at the base of Rotary Hill. According to Naperville Park District staff wearing waders, this puddle is 3-feet deep. Be cautious. Always respect the power of water.
Beginning Saturday, April 29, Naperville residents and visitors once again may take educational tours of the Moser Tower with the Millennium Carillon. Tours include stops to see the 72-bell instrument with a peek at the largest bell, Big Joe; and an opportunity to experience the beautiful vista from the observation deck near top of the 160-ft. Moser Tower.
City Carillonneur Tim Sleep will open the 2017 spring/summer season with a noon recital on Sat., April 29, and Carillonneur Jim Brown will play at 3PMÂ on Sunday, April 30.
2017 Seasonal Hours Â
The Moser Tower with the Millennium Carillon and the Visitor Center hours are from 10AM to 4PM on Saturdays and from 12-noon-6PM on Sundays, April 29 through October 29.
Beginning May 26, Friday hours from 10AM to 4PM will be included through August 11. Visitor Center admission is free of charge. Carillon tours are $3 for ages 5 and older; children 4 years and under are free. Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
The Tuesday evening summer recital series at the Carillon begins at 7PM on June 6. The 2017 performers include carillonneurs from Naperville, Chicago, from across the country and from Canada and the Netherlands.
The recitals are free of charge. Plenty of lawn seating is available on Rotary Hill where concert-goers toss blankets and set up portable chairs. Additionally, the patio will be open at the Riverwalk Café, where guests can purchase dinner, snacks and beverages while listening to the music.
Carilloneurs also will continue to schedule weekend recitals at noon on Saturdays and at 4PM on Sundays all year long.
2017 Concert Series with Guest Carilloneurs / 7PM Tuesdays
June 6 – Frans Haagen, City Carillonneur, Kampen, Almelo, Rijssen, THE NETHERLANDS
June 13 – Jim Fackenthal, Carillonneur, Chicago, IL
June 20 – Katherine I. Zhou, Carillonneur, Chicago, IL
June 27 – Tim Sleep, City Carillonneur, Naperville, IL
July 11 – Hunter Chase, Carillonneur, Chicago, IL
July 18 – Wylie Crawford, Garden Carillonneur, President, WCF
July 25 – Jon Lehrer, Carillonneur, Vancouver, BC, CANADA
August 1 – Parker Ludwig, Carillonneur, Omaha, NE
August 8 – Lynnli Wang, Carillonneur, Washington, DC
August 15 – Roy Kroezen, City Carillonneur, Centralia, IL
August 22 – Linda Dzuris, University Carillonneur, Clemson, SC
2017 Pops Concerts / 7PM Saturdays
June 3 – Classical Favorites
June 10 – Classic Broadway
June 17 – Beatles I
June 24 – Patriotic Celebration
July 1 – No Recital – Rib Fest
July 8 – Kid’s Favorites
July 15 – TV Theme Songs
July 22 – Name That Tune
July 29 – Movie Music
August 5 – Night in the Tropics
August 12 – Beatles II
August 19 – Comedy Songs
August 26 – Country Classics
Moser Tower at Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk
Moser Tower is located at the base of Rotary along the Naperville Riverwalk. Find one of the world’s largest musical instruments across the street from Naperville Central High School, 443 Aurora Avenue. And, of course, the spectacular view from the observation deck of this Tree City USA changes every season. Enjoy the view, highly recommended on a clear day!
News and schedule submitted by the Naperville Park District / PN PhotosÂ
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The Cliff Preston Tribute along the Riverwalk is set to be dedicated on July 15, 2017
