Friday
Naperville Quilts! 2013 – Quilt Show / 2 – 9PM / The show will be held at the Northern Illinois University Conference Center, 1120 East Diehl Road. It will also be held Saturday from 9AM – 5PM. Amy Walsh and Janine Burke of Blue Underground Studios are our featured quilters for the show. There are plans to display over 300 quilts made by the Riverwalk Quilters including the beautiful opportunity quilt, and quilts from their 2012-2013 Member Quilt Challenge, “Along the Riverwalk”. In addition to the quilts on display, there will be a Merchant Mall, Stunning raffle baskets, Philanthropy display and raffle quilt, Demonstrations, Drawings hourly, Special Friday night events (ribbon cutting by Mayor Pradel of Naperville, a special Naperville-themed raffle basket drawing, mini lecture on color by Blue Underground Studios) For more information, visit www.riverwalkquilters.com/quiltShow.html.
Live Music at CityGate Grille / 8:30 – 11:30PM / Jive away select weekend evenings with live music at CityGate Grille. Stephen Lynerd to perform Jazz. CityGate Grille is located in the Calamos Investments building at CityGate Centre, I88 and Rt. 59. For dinner reservations call (639) 718.1010 or visit www.citygategrille.com.
Saturday
Nancy Young Dolphin Dash / 8:30AM / The Nancy Young PTA is hosting its 6th Annual Run for Fun at Nancy Young School, 800 Asbury Dr. in Aurora. This event provides families an opportunity to have a fun time together, while promoting exercising and fitness. Race Day includes a USATF certified 5K course in the neighborhood surrounding our school, a 1 Mile Run/Walk and a post-race party featuring a pancake breakfast, silent auction and other activities. For info visit www.nancyyoungrun.com.
Casey’s Fires up the Grill / 10AM – 2PM / Casey’s Foods will begin firing up its grill every Saturday and Sunday through October at Naperville Plaza, Gartner and Washington. Purchase reliable stand-bys — burgers, brats, steak and chicken tacos, etc. — and enjoy grilled specials every weekend throughout the summer and fall. Picnic tables provide seating under cover, too.
New Horizons Band DuPage 15th Anniversary Concert / 3PM / New Horizons Band DuPage celebrates 15 years of music-making in Naperville and surrounding communities at Benet Academy, St. Daniels Auditorium 2200 Maple Ave. Lisle. And yes, there’s cake afterwards!
DuPage Symphony Concert at Wentz Concert Hall / The DuPage Symphony Orchestra, featuring praised soloist Sebastian Bäverstam, culminates a yearlong celebration of music in a concert titled “.de la Mancha” at 8PM Sat., May 11, in Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are $30/adults, $26/seniors, $16/front two rows and $12/students. For tickets visit northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).
Sunday Mother’s Day Brunch!
Catch 35, located at 35 S. Washington in downtown Naperville will be serving a Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 10AM – 2PM. Items include Eggs Benedict with Maryland blue crab, Szechuan scallops, smoked salmon and beef tenderloin medallions. $36.95 for adults, $13.95 for kids (6-12) and kids 5 and under are free. Dinner starts at 4PM and the regular menu will be served. Reservations can be made by calling (630) 717-3500 or visiting www.catch35.com.
SugarToad at Hotel Arista will be serving the So Not Suburban Brunch featuring breakfast and lunch classics with a touch of modern flair and originality. Guests may choose from many delectable dishes including Cherry Vanilla Pancakes, Old School 7 Layer Salad, Chicken Bah Mi and much more. The menu also features a variety of brunch cocktails including the Leggo My Eggo Martini, Tang Mimosa, and Bacon Bloody Mary. SugarToad is accepting Mother’s Day reservations on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 6:30AM – 3PM. Make reservations early to avoid disappointment. Reservations may be made by calling (630) 778-8623 or visiting www.opentable.com. SugarToad is located at CityGate Centre, the campus of Calamos Investments at I-88 and Route 59 in Naperville.
Mother’s Day Brunch, with many traditional items and kid friendly options, at CityGate Grille will be served from 9:30AM – 3:30PM. Buffet items include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, waffles, eggs benedict, an omelet station, a smoked ham carving station, breakfast potatoes and assorted bagels and pastries. Lunch options will include chicken parmesan, herb roasted beef tenderloin, baked salmon with lemon-dill cream, a chilled seafood platter featuring shrimp cocktail, mussels, oysters and smoked salmon, ziti with Italian sausage, peppers, garlic, spinach and roasted tomatoes, moussaka and a garden salad bar. The cost is $36 for adults, $16 kids, and, 5 and under are free. Call (630) 718-1010 for reservations or visit www.opentable.com. CityGate Grille is located at CityGate Centre, the campus of Calamos Investments at I-88 and Route 59 in Naperville. For more information visit Citygategrille.com.
Enjoy a buffet of your favorite tapas at Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave., including paella, house specialties, breakfast specials, carved prime rib, an outdoor grilling station (weather permitting), children’s station, dessert and a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa from 10AM to 6PM. Adults are $39.95, children 7-12 $14.95 and children under 6 complimentary. Make reservations by calling (630) 983-3000 x2 or visiting www.mesonsabika.com.
Cafe Buonaro’s will be open on Mother’s Day beginning at 2PM. Located in the historic Fifth Avenue Station, the family-style Italian restaurant usually closed on Sunday will open especially for Mother’s Day. Find Cafe Buonaro’s at 300 E. 5th Avenue. For info or reservations, e-mail cafebuonaros@comcast.net or call (630) 717-0006.
For a comprehensive list of Naperville restaurants, visit www.dinenaperville.com.
