Friday
Naperville Quilts! 2016 – 2PM | $7
NIU – Naperville Campus – 1120 E. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL 60563
Riverwalk Quilters Guild of Naperville presents their quilt show Naperville Quilts! 2016 ‘Giving Back, Stitching Forward’ Over 300 quilts on display! Featuring a merchant mall, Bernina raffle, stunning raffle baskets, philanthropy displays, quilt raffles, demonstrations, and more! The Show continues Saturday morning at 9AM. www.riverwalkquilters.com.
Scholastic Reading Road Trip Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop– 4PM | Free
Gregory Middle School – 2621 Springdale Circle Naperville, IL 60564
In an effort to get kids reading this summer, the Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip RV will visit Naperville on May 13, 2016 from 4 to 7PM. MT. Kids and families will have the opportunity to participate in their very own pop-up reading festival, engage in fun reading activities and meet some of their favorite authors and illustrators including: Dav Pilkey, ‘The Adventures of Captain Underpants and Raina Telgemeier, Smile and Sisters. The RVs will visit 25+ U.S. cities nationwide throughout the summer, traveling more than 10,000 miles to spread the message about the importance of summer reading to kids. Learn more at www.scholastic.com/summer.
Food Truck Friday at Turning Pointe– 11AM-2PM
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, 1500 W. Ogden Ave, Naperville 60540
Mario’s Cart is bringing hot homemade delicious sandwiches right to the parking lot of Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. Take a look at Mario’s menu at http://www.marioscart17.com/. Stop by for lunchtime favorites with an Italian twist and remember a tasty cannoli or spumoni. Check out the Turning Pointe website every Friday for the next featured Food Truck.
Saturday
AAUW Naperville Area Used Book Sale Collection Drive – 9AM
District 203 Administration Building – 203 W. Hillside Naperville, IL 60540
AAUW welcomes hardcover/paperback books, CD’s/DVD’s & vinyl. Unloading assistance and tax receipts will be provided. Please NO encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, American Heritage or VHS tapes. Proceeds benefit scholarships, fellowships and other programs supporting women and girls.
2nd Annual NCHS Football Mattress Fundraiser – 10AM
Naperville Central High School – 440 Aurora Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Need a new mattress? The Naperville Central Football team is holding their 2nd annual mattress sale on Saturday, May 14th from 10 AM to 6 PM at the high school. Name brand mattresses and pillows at up to 50 percent off retail prices will be on display. Profits pay directly to the Football Team and the Naperville Education Foundation.
Tomatoes & Warm Season Veggies – 10AM | Free
The Growing Place – 2000 Montgomery Rd Aurora, IL 60504
It’s time to plant those yummy vegetables! Learn tips and tricks for success at the informative Weekly Scoop Display at both locations between May 13 & 19. Handouts available to take home. There will also be a talk on May 14 at 10AM at the Aurora location. www.thegrowingplace.com.
Casey’s Fires Up the Grill – 11AM – 2PM | Price varies with purchase.
Casey’s Foods – 124 W. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL 60540
Casey’s Foods located at Naperville Plaza will be firing up its grill every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 2PM through October, weather permitting. Choose from a variety of options, including burgers, brats, tacos or the weekly special. Its great food, at a good price, in a fun atmosphere. caseysfoods.com.
Rodney Atkins – 8PM | $65-$85
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
Rodney Atkins knows the value of taking the long way home, of veering off the beaten path onto that road less traveled once in a while. You can hear it in his music, in the lyrics of his smash new single, ‘Take A Back Road,’ a song that celebrates that feeling of getting away from the noise of everyday life, really living in the moment and getting right with your soul. The East Tennessee native has an impressive track record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the country listener: he’s had five No. 1 hits from his first three albums, from ‘Watching You’ and ‘These Are My People’ to his most recent smash, ‘Farmer’s Daughter,’ which quickly earned platinum status. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
Sunday
History Speaks Lecture Series: Hops and History – 4PM | $22-$25. Must be 21 years old. Registration required, call (630) 420-6010.
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Love beer, Chicagoland and history? Learn a bit about the areas development and social history as it intersects with the brewing industry. Denese Neu, author of Chicago by the Pint, will share a creative narrative woven from various chapters of history, her book and miscellaneous anecdotes picked up during her research and work with the craft beer industry. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. After the presentation, Two Brothers, a local brewing company founded in 1996 by brothers Jim and Jason Ebel, will be providing appetizers to pair with four beer samplings. 21 and over, ID required. www.napersettlement.org
Joan Curto Sings Cole Porter, From Major To Minor – 6PM | $30-$35.
Madden Theater – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Called ‘a cabaret icon’ by NBC 5 Chicago, Joan Curto is delighted to return to North Central College with her show celebrating the songs of Cole Porter appropriately titled ‘Joan Curto Sings Cole Porter, From Major to Minor.’ This show has enjoyed sold-out performances in Chicago, New York and Michigan. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
