Monday
Pianist Mac Frampton in Concert – 8PM | $20
Monarch Landing – 2255 Monarch Drive Naperville, IL 60565
Come listen to pianist Mac Frampton, hailed by Billboard Magazine as, ‘An immensely talented pianist, at home in a wide variety of musical settings.’ He’ll be performing his unique repertoire of piano classics, from classic James Bond to Tchaikovsky. A performer for the better part of four decades, Mac Frampton is sure to amaze! To reserve your tickets in advance and for more information please call (630) 778-3798.
Author Talk: Naomi Wood, author of Mrs. Hemingway – 7PM
Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
Meet Naomi Wood, whose new title, Mrs. Hemingway, is sure to make your book club list soon. It’s a story of what it was like to love and to be loved by the dashing and famous Ernest Hemingway. For more info, visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Tuesday
Naperville Noon Lions Club Meeting – 12:15PM | Membership Dues
Braconi’s Restaurant – 796 Royal Saint George Drive Naperville, IL 60563
The Naperville Noon Lions Club meets the first through fourth Tuesdays of each month at Braconi’s Restaurant at Ogden and Royal St. George in the Cress Creek Shopping Center at 12:15PM for lunch. In addition to club business, weekly meetings include an informative program featuring a guest speaker. The mission of Lions International is expressed in their two-word motto ‘We Serve.’ For more information about the service club as well as their many projects and selected charities, visit Naperville Noon Lions. Note: If you’re reading this post on the fifth Tuesday of the month, the Naperville Noon Lions Club will not be meeting.
WSI Quiz Night Championship – 7PM
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The West Suburban Irish will hold the 2014 Quiz Night Championship at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville, beginning at 7PM Tuesday night. Trivia buffs are encouraged to assemble teams, not larger than 10, to test their knowledge and win prizes. Prizes are awarded at the end of each round in addition to overall points and best team name. Previous quiz play is not required for the Championship and every team starts at zero points.
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Tawakkol Karman Speaks at NCC – 7:30PM
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
NCC welcomes Nobel Peace Prize recipient Tawakkol Karman of Yemen to give a talk about her experiences as a journalist, politician and human rights activist at 7:30PM Tues, June 3, at Wentz Concert, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Karman is the youngest, the first Yemeni, first Arab woman and second Muslim woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. The event is free.
Wednesday
Wednesday Walking Club – 8AM
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Join fellow walkers for this free, healthy lifestyle program held from 8 to 9 a.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 29, at Naper Settlement. Choose your route through the beautiful museum grounds, with a longer circuit option along the Riverwalk. Sign in at the Pre-Emption House Tavern, log your minutes and then enjoy a healthy treat. Call (630) 420-6010 to register.
Take Back the County Seat – 5:30PM | $68
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
To celebrate local legend and lore, Positively Naperville will host the inaugural ‘Take back the County Seat.’ The social gathering with sumptuous food and libations will begin at 5:30PM on Wed., June 4, in the Tavern of the Pre-Emption House at Naper Settlement. The aim is to distinguish fact from fiction as the city’s rich history is revealed for residents who might not be familiar with all of its twists and turns since 1831. During the evening’s festivities, Naper Settlement Curator of Research, Bryan Ogg, will present a history of the Raid and offer explanations of fact and fiction. Several ‘Pitch-Fork Awards’ will be presented to unsuspecting guests. The evening will include food by Chef Terrell Cole of Dark Horse Pastries and libations. Festivities will conclude around 9PM. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. The cost is $68 per ticket, all inclusive, and may be purchased online at www.positivelynaperville.com/take-back-county-seat, by phone at (630) 369-8447 or email ideas@positivelynaperville.com.
Thursday
Naperville Municipal Band Concert – 7:30PM
Community Concert Center – 104 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Municipal Band is celebrating its 155th season by kicking off its summer concert series at 7:30PM Thursday, June 5, with the theme, ‘Strike Up the Band,’ featuring the eighth-grade scholarship winners. The band has 11 free concerts held every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. from June 5 to Aug. 14 with the exception of the patriotic concert on Wednesday, July 2, at the Community Concert Center in Naperville’s Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave. The band is directed by Ron Keller and Assistant Director Ren Rosas. Each concert also has an ice cream social, sponsored by a local not-for-profit. For more information, visit www.napervilleband.org, call (630) 778-9994 or e-mail info@napervilleband.org.
