Friday
Joe Naper Statue Dedication / 4PM / Join the City of Naperville, Naper Settlement and Naperville Heritage Society at an event 182 years in the making when a statue of Naperville’s founder, Joseph Naper, is unveiled to the public at a dedication ceremony. The event takes place at 4PM on Friday, August 23 at Naper Homestead, located at the southeast corner of Mill Street and Jefferson Avenue. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.com.
Naperville Wine Festival Presented by Calamos Investments / 4-10PM / The annual Naperville Wine Festival will take place at CityGate Centre, on the Campus of Calamos Investments I88 and Rt. 59, August 23 and 24. Sample over 300 wines from around the world. Designated driver tickets are available. Tickets at the gate are $35 and includes a souvenir wine glass, 12 tastes and much more. Designated Driver Tickets are $10. There will also be many cooking and wine demonstrations by industry experts, as well as food from local restaurants. The Fest continues Saturday from 2-8PM. For more information, visit www.napervillewinefestival.com.
Naper Nights / 5 – 10PM / Enjoy music under the stars that features the best in local entertainment during the Naper Nights Community Concert Series, sponsored by Sikich. Bring your blanket and chairs to enjoy the “History of Rock” at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. On Friday, Aug. 23 Michael McDermott and The Duke Street Kings perform Bruce Springsteen’s hits from the ’70s and ’80s with opening act The Gecko Club playing alternative rock from the ’90s.
Join us for the last concert of the series on Saturday, August 24 as Trippin Billies perform Dave Matthews’ hits. The opening act is The Mars Light, who will pay tribute to the early jam band pioneers including The Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band and Jefferson Airplane.
Doors open at 5PM. Friday night tickets are $10 adults, $5 children 4-12; Saturday night tickets are $15 adults, $10 children 4-12. Tickets are available online or at the gate. A Taste of Naperville features Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House, which will have food available for purchase. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.com.
Saturday
Naperville Farmer’s Market / 7AM – noon / Through October 26, the Naperville Farmer’s Market Association will hold its farmer’s market every Saturday from 7AM to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot. For more information, call (630) 369-5638.
KBMF 2013 5K Walk & Run / 9AM / The Kathryn Bender Memorial Foundation presents the KBMF 2013 5K Walk / Run at Naperville North High School. Run or walk around the football field to help raise money to purchase another portable EKG machine that provides heart screenings for young adults. Registration is $25 at the event. Walk begins at 9AM. For complete 5K info and registration, visit http://www.kbmf.net/fundraisers/5K_Walk_Registration_Form_13.pdf. For more information about the Kathryn Bender Memorial Foundation, visit www.kbmf.net.
Children’s Expo at Frontier Sports Complex / 9:30AM – 12:30PM / State Sen. Mike Connelly and State Rep. Darlene Senger will host their 2013 Children’s Expo at Frontier Sports Complex. Admission is free. In addition to representatives from Naperville, county and state public safety departments with many displays including “Touch a Truck,” dozens of local organizations such as 360 Youth Services, DuPage Children’s Museum, YMCA, Edward Hospital will provide health and fitness education. Youth and families will learn about bicycle and Internet safety. Refreshments and giveaways will be available, too. INFO: Sen. Connelly website is www.senatorconnelly.org. Rep. Senger’s website is www.darlenesenger.org.
Wine Fest Dance Party at CityGate Grille / 8:30PM / The Chicago Music Machine will be lighting up the room with the hottest hits and classicsat Citygate Grille after the Naperville Wine Fest. CityGate Grille is located in the Calamos Investments building at CityGate Centre, I88 and Rt. 59. For dinner reservations call (630) 718-1010 or visit www.citygategrille.com.
Sunday
Settlement Sundays / 1 – 4PM / Visit the grounds of the historic museum village. Admission includes do-it-yourself ice cream sundaes and a variety of family-friendly activities for all ages at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hours are 1-4PM; regular admission is $12 adult, $10 senior (62+), $8 youth (4-12). Naperville residents and members are free. Call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.com.
‘Journey to Wisdom’ Cabaret for Women / Musical Review / 7:30PM / Doors open at 7PM for the performance of ‘Journey to Wisdom,’ a Cabaret for Women (and one man), to begin at 7:30PM Sun., Aug. 25, in the ICON Theatre at Community Christian Church. The musical review of song, dance and story explores the process, the challenges and blessings of growing older.
Ticket sales will support the Meals on Wheels program of the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, which delivers hot lunches, well-being checks and companionship to hundreds of home-bound seniors across the County. The program is part of the Cabarets for a Cause presented by Artful IMPACT!, an Illinois not for profit corporation based in Naperville.
The ICON Theatre at Community Christian Church (commonly known as the Yellow Box Church) is located at 1635 Emerson Lane at the corner of Ogden Avenue and Rickert Rd.
Ticket Info! Seating is general admission, $20. Tickets are available at the School of Performing Arts, 200 East 5th Avenue in Naperville during weekday business hours, or at the door. For information visit www.artfulimpact.org or call (630) 717-6622. A raffle of several romantic and artistic experiences will be held.
