Friday
Naperville Independent Film Festival / The 6th Annual Naperville Independent Film Festival will continue to be shown at theater venues throughout the weekend.
Friday schedule at Classic Cinemas Ogden 6 Theater
- 7PM / The Illinois Premiere of “It’s Not You, It’s Me” will be screened at the Classic Cinemas Ogden 6 Theater. Director, Nathan Ives and Lead Actor, Ross McCall, from California, will be at the screening and available for a Q&A after the film. “It’s Not You, It’s Me” is a 2013 Official Nominee at the Naperville Independent Film Festival for Best Director, Best Feature Film, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
- 8:45PM / The Illinois Premiere of “Go Ganges”, a Documentary by J.J. Kelley and Josh Thomas will be shown.
- 10:25PM / The Illinois Premiere of “Axe Giant” by Gary Jones, will be screened. Director, Gary Jones, from Ohio, and Lead Actor, Chris Hahn, will be at the screening and available for Q&A after the film.
NIFF showcases indie films in the following categories: Short, Student Produced Films, Feature Films, Animation, Documentaries, Music Video and Screenplays. Awards Ceremony Gala at Center Stage on 6PM Sat., Sept. 21 Selected from a group of 46 nominees, NIFF trophies will be awarded to a winner in each of 12 categories. Tickets to the grand finale are $25. Find registration information at www.NaperFilmFest.org. Center Stage Theater is located at 1665 Quincy Ave., Suite 143, just west of Ogden Ave.
Girls Weekend in Downtown Naperville / All Weekend / Signs around downtown Naperville welcome women to visit the popular destination for three days of fashion, food, friends and shopping during “Girls Weekend / Fall 2013.” when it kicks off Fri., Sept. 20. For starters on Friday, friends and neighbors can mix and mingle during Lunch & Learn Cooking Demos at The Wise Boxer Pour House. Then Sat., Sept. 21, meet up with friends during a Brunch and Fashion Show at Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Or simply make a reservation at one of downtown’s eateries in order to attend many planned shopping events, sure to provide a taste of what’s happening in the heart of Naperville. For a complete list of events and specials, visit www.downtownnaperville.com.
Live Music at CityGate Grille / 8:30 – 11:30PM / Jive away select weekend evenings with live music at CityGate Grille. The Chris Greene Quartet will be performing jazz. 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.
Saturday
Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation September Meeting / 8 – 10AM / The first NAHC Monthly meetings of the new program year begins on Saturday morning, September 21 at 8 AM (for coffee and networking) in meeting rooms B&C of the Naperville Municipal Center. Gina Herrmann, Director of Career203, and Dan Bridges, Superintendent of School District 203, will speak about Career203, the District’s innovative new program for teacher compensation and professional development.
Casey’s Foods fires up the Grill / 11AM – 2PM / This weekend’s meal deal at Casey’s grill: Italian Beef sandwiches w/ the option of extra juice and hot peppers/giardiniera, $5. Served Saturday and Sunday. Casey’s is located at Naperville Plaza, Washington and Gartner.
Harvest Pow Wow at Naper Settlement / 11AM – 10PM / Celebrate Native American heritage with dancing, cultural demonstrations, children’s games and crafts, special presentations and more from 11AM to 10PM Saturday, Sept. 21 and from 11AM – 5PM Sunday, Sept. 22. Special guest is Robert Mirabal, a Pueblo musician and Native American flute player. Presented by the Midwest SOARRING Foundation. For more information, call (773) 585-1744 or e-mail msfpowwow@aol.com. At the gate, tickets are $10 adults, $7 seniors 62+ and children 3-12. Kids under 3 free. Advance tickets are available online at www.midwestsoarring.org and are $8.50 adults, $5.50 seniors 62+ and children 3-12. The event takes place on the grounds of Naper Settlement, 523 South Webster Street.
2012 OVERVIEW / PHOTOS of Harvest Pow Wow
Kyra’s Idea, Angie’s Hope Fundraiser / 4 – 7PM / Bring the family and come out for a great party to help us “Strike Out SMA”! This year’s event is a baseball themed pasta party to raise money to find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy at The Foundry, 85 Executive Drive in Aurora. Your ticket ($25) will include a pizza & pasta buffet, soft drinks, dancing, games, a silent auction and much more. Join Kyra, Angie and their friends and have a great time for a great cause! Fundraiser will benefit FSMA. Families of SMA funds and directs the leading SMA research programs to develop a treatment and cure for the disease. For more info, visit AngiesHope.org.
Note: Kyra’s Idea, Angie’s Hope applied for a Matching Challenge Grant of $1,000 from the Rotary Club of Naperville/Downtown. If this event raises $1,000 for SMA, Rotary/Downtown also will contribute that amount to the cause.
Sunday
Scott’s Walk at DuPage River Park / 8AM / Enjoy an early Sunday morning adventure through DuPage River Park, Royce Road and Washington, with family, friends and neighbors. Registration, $25 per person / $45 per family, begins at 8AM for the walk that steps off at 9AM. Scott’s Walk is conducted to raise awareness of testicular cancer in young men and to support the research efforts of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The walk was started by the family of Scott Zager, and the West Suburban Irish are pleased to support their efforts. For everything you want to know about Scott’s Walk and other events planned by the West Suburban Irish, including the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, visit www.wsirish.org. After Scott’s Walk, a head-shaving event, also to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation, will be held at Quigley’s Irish Pub beginning at 1PM, Sept. 22.
St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser at Quigley’s / 1 – 4:30PM / Fundraiser to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Since 2005 St. Baldrick’s has funded over $120 Million in pediatric cancer research through grass roots fundraising events. The family-friendly event will feature head-shaving, raffles, silent auctions, and a performance by the McNulty Irish Dancers. http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/QuigleysIrishPub. Quigley’s is located at 43 East Jefferson in downtown Naperville.
Note! WSI Quiz NIght returns to Quigley’s Irish Pub a/ 7PM Tues., Oct. 1.
Make a Wish Foundation 2013 Chili Kickoff Cookoff / 2 – 5:30PM / Many area restaurants and businesses will be participating in the Make a Wish Foundation’s 2013 Chili Kickoff Cookoff, including Bill Kreger of Kreger’s Brat & Sausage Haus, at Nevin’s Brewing Co. in Plainfield, 12337 South Route 59. Local celebrity judges will determine the winners. Live music and drink specials will be offered on Nevin’s patio. Proceeds and donations benefit the Make a Wish Foundation. For more info, visit http://2013chilikickoffcookoff.eventsbot.com/.
For a comprehensive list of events, visit www.events.positivelynaperville.com.
