Above / The Naperville Woman’s Club 58th Fine Art Fair with 125 juried artists continues from 10AM to 5PM Sun., June 25, at Naper Settlement.
ICYMI Friday
Outdoor Fitness Friday’s – 8:45AM | Free
Kroehler Family YMCA – 34 S Washington St, Naperville, IL 60540
Join the Kroehler Y Fitness Staff for a fun outdoor workout each Friday for the summer months. Attendees can try Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Bootcamp, and other great workouts for free.
Relay For Life of Naperville – 6PM | Free
Riverwalk Grand Pavilion – 912 Sindt Court Naperville, IL 60540
Relay is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Each event is 6-24 hours in length and each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don’t stop because they’re tired, and for one night, neither do we. Each team sets up a themed campsite at the event and continues their fundraising efforts by collecting donations for food, goods, games, and activities. This money will count towards their overall team fundraising goal. Cancer Survivors are invited to be part of the event as they will kick off the opening lap and will have a catered dinner at the event. To learn more or to register, visit www.relayforlife.org/napervilleil.
Water Street Dedication of Fountain and Plaza, Century Walk Mural Series “Streaming History” – 4:40PM |
Foya Plaza at Water Street – Downtown Naperville, IL 60540
Order of the Milestone Day / 4:40PM: Welcome remarks by Nick Ryan, Marquette CEO with Mayor Steve Chirico, Former Mayor George Pradel, City of Naperville; Jeff Prosapio, Marquette Director of Project Management; Tributes and acceptance to Dominick Imburgia, and Peter Foyo, Honorees after whom the fountain and the plaza are named. / 5PM: Riverwalk and Century Walk Mural Series “Streaming History” Dedication Nick Ryan re: Riverwalk Geoff Roehll, Riverwalk Commission Chair; Re: Century Walk and Debora Duran-Geiger, Naper Settlement and Bryan Ogg / Brand Bobosky, Century Walk: re Art and Investors and Debora Duran-Geiger, Artist.
Jaycees Lip Sync Battle – 6PM Doors Open, 7PM Start | $30 per person, Must be 21
1665 Quincy Ave., #131 – Naperville, IL 60540
Participants ask you to read their lips at Center Stage Theater, located at 1665 Quincy Ave., #131, just west of Ogden Ave. in Naperville. Doors open at 6PM with the show starting at 7PM. Complimentary after party will take place onsite including appetizers and beverages. Tickets ($30 each) for this 21-and-over show can be purchased online at www.naperjaycees.org/event/2017-lip-sync-battle.
Downtown Naperville is now a land of storybook benches with a novel approach toward attracting visitors, bound to please all summer long.
ICYMI Saturday
AWEsome 30th Birthday Splash – 9AM | Free for Members & DCM Non-member admission prices
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 N. Washington Naperville, IL 60540
Join the fun 9AM to 5PM June 24 and noon to 5PM June 25 for the Grand Opening of our new exhibit AWEsome Water!
Naperville Woman’s Club 58th Annual Fine Art Fair – 10AM | Free
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Come to Naperville Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25 for The 58th Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair. The Fine Art Fair will be held at Naper Settlement in downtown Naperville at 523 S. Webster St., from 10AM – 5PM. Admission is free. This Fine Art Fair has attracted 125 juried artists from all over the country. Come and enjoy original artwork, live music, childrens activities, a silent auction, and an Empty Bowls fundraiser supporting local food pantries. Meet several of the sponsors of the event, too. www.NapervilleWomansClub.org.
Oswald’s Summer Wellness Fair! – 10AM – 2PM | Free
Oswald’s Pharmacy – Naperville Plaza, Washington at Gartner Naperville, IL 60540
Focused on good health and fitness, stop by for raffles, sales, door prizes and snacks. From scooters to comfort chairs, be sure to see what’s new in the medical equipment showroom in case you need a little lift. Free Tuc-Tuc rides, too.
Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM | Price varies with purchase.
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Caseys Foods located at Naperville Plaza will be firing up its grill every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM through October, weather permitting. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or the weekly special. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere. The Saturday Special this week is NY Strip Steak from Casey’s Butcher Counter, only $9.98 per lb., while supplies last from 8AM to 7PM. Try Casey’s new recipe (at the meat counter) for Garlic Butter & Roasted Asparagus.
Thanks for supporting your local independent business community whenever possible.
Waldo returns just for the fun of it in July. Try to find Waldo N.E.W.S. at locations throughout Naperville!
Note to drivers and pedestrians! Be cautious at intersections. Watch out for the other guy. Help keep Naperville pedestrian friendly.
Sunday
Naperville Woman’s Club 58th Annual Fine Art Fair – 10AM | Free
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Come to Naperville Sunday, June 25 for The 58th Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair. The Fine Art Fair will be held at Naper Settlement in downtown Naperville at 523 S. Webster St., from 10AM – 5PM. Admission is free. This Fine Art Fair has attracted 125 juried artists from all over the country. Come and enjoy original artwork, live music, childrens activities, a silent auction, and an Empty Bowls fundraiser supporting local food pantries. Meet several of the sponsors of the event, too. www.NapervilleWomansClub.org.
AWEsome 30th Birthday Splash – Noon | Free for Members & Non-member DCM admission prices
DuPage Children’s Museum – 301 N. Washington Naperville, IL 60540
Grab an extra set of dry clothes and join the fun again noon to 5PM June 25 for the Grand Opening of the powerful new exhibit AWEsome Water! The big red door welcomes families to come inside to discover everything that new and exciting, designed just for kids in the cool environment.
Moser Tower / Carillon Tour – Noon | $3
Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk – 443 Aurora Ave. across from NCHS Naperville, IL 60540
Higher than most kites… 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. 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. Find one of the world’s largest musical instruments at the base of Rotary Hill. 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!
Guys & Dolls – 3PM | $20-$27. $27 Adults$24 Students/Seniors$20 for groups 10+
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
Guys and Dolls Presented by BrightSide Theatre – Napervilles Only Professional Theatre Company Performing in the heart of its historic district June 9-25, 2017 Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College music and lyrics by Frank Loesser book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling directed by Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass choreographed by Jeni Donahue | music direction by Sarah Giordano. Adults $27 | Students and Seniors (62+) $24 | Groups of 10 or more $20 Call (630) 447-TIXS (8497) or www.brightsidetheatre.com.
Consider ‘save the dates’ today for future events
Reserve tickets for 2017 Ribfest, June 30-July 3. Celebrate Exchange Club of Naperville’s 30th year at Knoch Park.
Friday, June 30
Toby Keith, Colt Ford, Drew Baldridge
VIP SOLD OUT!
Available: General admission, Skybox (high risk of sell out/14 seats remain), Front of Stage
Saturday, July 1
B-52s, A Flock of Seagulls, The Romantics
Available: General admission, VIP, Skybox, Front of Stage
Sunday, July 2
Shinedown, Collective Soul, Lacey Strum
Available: General admission, VIP, Skybox, Front of Stage
Monday, July 3
Better than Ezra, The Wallflowers, Tres Moustache
FIREWORKS at 9:30 PM, July 3
Available: General admission, VIP, Skybox, Front of Stage
Tickets now on sale at www.ribfest.net.
Keep Moving to help keep local charities running! Register now for upcoming Runs, Walks and Bike Rides that will keep you outdoors for more than a good cause until Nov. 23.
On the navigation bar atop this page, “Events” offers a pull down option where you’ll find calendars specific to Charity Golf (This page has been updated for 2017 with the “Change in Course” for the Mayor’s Charity Outing on Aug. 25, 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.
Witches Night Out Naperville is a new “women helping women” event hosted by the Naperville Woman’s Club, also at Naper Settlement. Enjoy dressing up for the bewitching occasion from 5PM to 9:30PM on Thurs., Oct. 15, to benefit Families Helping Families. For details or to purchase tickets online ($45 each), click here.
2nd Annual Pumpkin Race, hosted by Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. A flyer available at the 2017 graduation ceremony provided info about the Pumpkin Race slated for Oct. 28 at Rotary Hill. Save the date! For details and a look at last year’s “fun” raiser, click here.
Year-round Gift Ideas
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. 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.
‘Tis the season to give DNA gift cards or to create an experience in 2017. Downtown Naperville Gift Cards make great gifts for teachers, coaches, graduates and any special occasion. With a Downtown Naperville gift card, the recipient can find a new outfit, indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, take a fitness class, pick up a pair of new running shoes, discover a great new book or enjoy a wonderful meal. There are so many choices.
Downtown Naperville gift cards may be purchased in person at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (ask for a gift box and bow) or Pinot’s Palette. You may also order via phone by calling (630) 355-4141 or ordering online. Call the 1-800 balance number on the back of your gift card or visit the Check My Balance web page to check a gift card balance. Lastly, remember to use your card at least once a year to avoid fees.
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. No cover. 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 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.
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