Culture /Arts
Sister Hazel is set to perform at Ribfest in Naperville on July 2
Above / Sister Hazel will play Sat., July 2, on the Navistar Main Stage as the opening act for Sheryl Crow during the four-day Ribfest...
Illinois First Lady Diana Rauner will give keynote address at Project HELP Breakfast
Above / During Ribfest 2014 when Diana Rauner, Bruce Rauner and Evelyn Sanguinetti met up with then-Mayor George Pradel at the barbecue rib and...
Naperville Sister Cities Commission Hosting Gallery Exhibition for 2016 Young Artists Showcase
Naperville's Sister Cities Commission is hosting a Gallery Exhibition to commemorate the young artists of Naperville who entered submissions into the 2016 Sister Cities...
Lee Brice to Headline Ribfest Sunday, July 3
Country Music artist Lee Brice will hit the Ribfest Navistar Main Stage on Sunday, July 3.
The 29th Ribfest, presented by the Naperville Exchange Club,...
Anderson’s Bookshops Present Celebrated Author, Anna Quindlen
Anderson’s is delighted to present #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen at a special event fans won’t want to miss. The Pulitzer...
Jaycees Last Fling Announces Main Stage Opening Acts for Saturday, Sept. 3
The Naperville Jaycees presents Toad the Wet Sprocket and Rusted Root, Saturday, Sept. 3 on the Main Stage at the 2016 Last Fling.
In 1986,...
Helping Gardeners Learn to Grow
by Ron Ory
Every April, as the ground begins to thaw and dry, 500 eager gardeners descend on the Community Garden Plots to begin planting...
The Curious Curator – New Old Stuff
It is amazing how much an old shoe box will hold. Have you ever opened a book and something wonderful fell out? Have you...
Video Voice – The Whole Story
When asked what she does for a living, NCTV17 Executive Director Liz Spencer will tell you she’s a “story teller.” This is reflected in...
Art Talk – Bidder Sweet
I felt like I was in a movie.
Surrounded by hands waiving frantically, the auctioneer’s rhythmic chant filled my ears.
“Let's go. I'm at 38, 38,...
Nutrition Knowledge – SPRING into Action
With the weather finally warming up and summer at our doorstep, spring is a great time of year to look at our health habits...
At the movies: Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill as both Batman and Superman respectively, is...
April Events at North Central College
April 1-May 29, Art exhibit: NCC presents a collection of artwork by several North Central faculty members in the "Faculty Group Show," April 1-March...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – ‘Until Next Time’
I recently had the pleasure and distinct honor of sitting down with the reigning Queen Of Metal, Lita Ford, for yet another great Anderson's...
Teen’s Taste – Ciabatta Bread Makes the Difference
Keeping up with my moto for 2016, “Life Simplified,” I thought I would give you my version of a piping hot deli sandwich.
First, I...
April Highlights at Naper Settlement
Summer Season Begins
The summer season is underway this April. Programs and special events are held throughout the summer season of April through October on...
April Literary Events Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop
7 - Blue Balliett, author of Pieces and Players, 7PM.
7 - Erik Larson, author of Dead Wake, 7PM at Wentz Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave.,...
Naperville Woman’s Club seeks sponsors for annual art fair in support of local philanthropy
Above / The Naperville Woman's Club meets in the historic landmark stone church that recently received interior renovations. Since 1897, the philanthropic organization has...
‘Top call’ saxophonist will host clinic at Naperville Big Band Jazz Fest
Above / Wentz Concert Hall and Madden Theater are located in the Fine Arts Center at North Central College.
The 2nd Annual Naperville Big Band Jazz Festival is slated...
