Friday, Sept. 26
Fall Girls Weekend in downtown Naperville – All weekend
From fashion to entertainment, sales and specials, downtown Naperville will kick off the fall season through Sunday. For a complete list of activities and participating retailers, visit www.downtownnaperville.com.
Live Music at CityGate: Paul Abella Trio – 8:30PM
City Gate Grille – 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL 60563
Jazz-Rock-Samba-Fusion? It’s the best phrase to describe what we do. It’s Jazz improvisation meeting Funk and Brazilian rhythms over Rock songs. It’s a unique sound that’s been forged out of marathon gigs throughout Northern Illinois over the past six years. It’s the sound of a rhythm section that has been working together for 10 years, twisting and turning its way through songs like a machine. It’s the sound of a guitarist melding Jazz, Rock, Folk, Blues, Afrobeat and Bossa Nova like a mad chemist in the wee hours of the night. It’s the sound of a jazz band not content to play by the rules. In short, it’s Jazz like you’ve never heard it before. Visit www.citygategrille.com for dinner reservations.
Week 5 High School Football
Visit www.sports.positivelynaperville.com for previews, scores and highlights on all the action.
Saturday, Sept, 27
Naperville Farmers’ Market – 7AM to noon
Fifth Avenue Station – 200 E. Fifth Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
Beginning the first Saturday in June through the last Saturday in October, the Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 7AM to noon at the Fifth Avenue Station parking lot.
Naperville Men’s Glee Club Open Rehearsal – 9:30AM | Free
Church of the Brethren – 1020 West Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Men’s Glee Club (NMGC) will hold an open rehearsal for male singers interested in membership. Attendees will have the opportunity to sing with the Glee Club for an hour, and then meet the members over light refreshments. Membership is by invitation or audition, which may be scheduled with Artistic Director Bonnie Klee Roberts following the open rehearsal. For more information about NMGC and upcoming events, visit their website at www.napervillemensgleeclub.org or call (630) 448-0518.
Orientation To The Community Career Center – 9:30AM | $50
Community Career Center – 1815 W. Diehl Road Suite 100 Naperville, IL 60563
Learn about the services and resources available at the Community Career Center. Prioritize the steps of your search after learning about each type of the one-on-one career counseling sessions offered with membership. Tour the Center and optimize your search efforts. Membership is $50 for a one-year period, $25 renewable during anniversary month. No need to RSVP.
Bridge to Bridge Relay Race – 10AM | $30
Grand Pavillion Naperville Riverwalk – 425 W. Jackson St Naperville, Il 60540
Runners will compete in a four-person relay in which each person runs 1.5 miles through stunningly beautiful surroundings in the heart of Naperville along the Riverwalk, crossing historic bridges ending in the park with entertainment by local bands and performers. All are invited and encouraged to invest in the next generation of Naperville, to help NaperBridge in its mission to provide a welcoming, safe place for Naperville teens to belong, create, perform, lead, play and be empowered in a values-driven environment. Unique to other youth services organization, NaperBridge is student run and student driven and exists in the heart of downtown Naperville, offering high quality programs as alternatives to undesirable options and situations that teens often encounter, such as drugs, bullying, stress or simply boredom. The programs focus on leadership, education, artistic expression and life skills. NaperBridge volunteers and staff serve as positive role models mentoring middle school, junior high and high school students six days a week. Help the cause and register today! Raise $100 or more to receive VIP gifts! www.naperbridge.com.
Lisle Ale Fest – 4PM | $40
Downtown Lisle – Corner of Main and Burlington Lisle, IL 60521
The second annual Lisle Ale Fest will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014. The fest will be a trifecta of American Craft Beer, Food & Live Music. It will feature over 100 unique beers from craft breweries around the country and one of the largest selection of Oktoberfest beers in the area. The goal of the Lisle Ale Fest is to showcase American craft beer while supporting the Lisle Community. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce and local service organizations. Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce (630) 964-0052. www.lislealefest.com.
Scott McCreery in Concert – 8PM
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
NCC presents season 10 “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery in concert at 8PM Sat., Sept. 27, in the College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave. McCreery has earned multiple new artist awards and is the youngest man ever to have his first album debut atop the all-genre Billboard Top 200 albums. Tickets are $75, $65 and $50. Tickets at northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at (630) 637-SHOW (7469).
Sunday, Sept. 28
Casey’s Fires up the Grill – 11AM
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Lunch is served fresh off the grill each Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM at Casey’s Foods. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or our weekly special. Add a dollar and get chips and a drink. It’s great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere. www.caseysfoods.com.
Fall Planting Celebration – noon
The Growing Place – 25w471 Plank Rd Naperville, IL 60563
Classes offered throughout the day at both locations (Naperville: 25w471 Plank Rd, Naperville IL 60563; Aurora: 2000 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL 60504) 12pm: Bulb Planting – How do you choose and plant bulbs? One of our expert horticulturists teach you about these easy flowers. Bring your questions! 1PM: Fall Into Winter Containers – Learn how to take your fall containers and transform them for the winter holidays from one of our expert designers. 2PM: Plant Trees and Shrubs Right — Find out the best ways to plant bare root, container or ball and burlapped woody plants. 3PM: Landscaping Tips for Fall — What plants offer beautiful fall color? What and when should I prune? Find out the answer to these questions and more! Exclusively at our Aurora location: 12-4PM: Master Gardeners will be answering your gardening questions both days.
Look forward at PN’s Events Calendars
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends. On the blue navigation bar atop the Events Calendar, find calendars specific to Runs & Walks, Charity Golf, Festivals & Traditions over the course of the year as well as this month’s Book Events hosted by Anderson’s, North Central College Performing Arts and happenings at Naper Settlement.
