ICYMI Friday
Magical Starlight Theatre presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ – 7:30PM | $12
Naperville Central High School – Aurora Avenue at West Street
Magical Starlight Theatre will present the musical, “The Little Mermaid,” Fri., Sat., and Sun., Jan. 19-21, at Naperville Central High School auditorium. Tickets for this family-friendly musical may be purchased online or at any Naperville Park District community relations desk, or by calling (630) 848-5000.
Saturday
Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation Meeting – 8AM | Free
Naperville Municipal Center – 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation meeting on Saturday, January 20 at 8AM (for coffee and networking) in Meeting Room B of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., will feature a panel of area state senators and representatives addressing questions and concerns from the confederation and members in attendance. “We expect an interesting and lively bi-partisan discussion as RSVPs have already been received from Senators Connelly and Holmes, and Representatives Ives, Kifowit and Olsen,” said NAHC Director Rick Strawbridge. “Questions we typically ask cover topics homeowners want to hear more about including taxes, school funding, pensions, budgets and more.” Coffee and networking for this meeting will be sponsored by Naperville Bank and Trust. Further details are at www.napervillehomeowners.com.
Casey’s Foods Quality Specials of the Day – 8AM-7PM | Priced per pound
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Washington Street at Gartner Road 60540
All varieties of Casey’s Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts—Bread, Florentine, Sante Fe, Asiago, Broccoli, Cordon Bleu, or Kiev. Saturday Only $5.98 per lb. Also Broccoli Craisin Salad Only $4.29 per lb. This Saturday from 8AM – 7PM only. While supply lasts!
(Remember… Casey’s Foods is just around the bend from Oswald’s Pharmacy where you’ll find all your Valentine’s Day necessities—novelties, candy hearts, chocolates, greeting cards, etc.— with a U.S. Post Office to package up gifts to send your favorite sweetheart.)
Community Career Center Orientation – 9AM | Free
Community Career Center – 1815 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 900 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 sessions offered with membership. Membership is nominal for a one-year period. No need to RSVP.
Jim Peterik & World Stage – 8PM | $60-$70
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College in presents Jim Peterik & World Stage on Saturday, January 20 at Wentz Concert Hall. Jim Peterik and his songs “Eye of The Tiger” and “The Search is Over” have become modern classics. Peterik handpicks the hottest and most versatile musicians for his band in the World Stage show. Make it a night out! Check out our Restaurant & Hotel Partners around town to complete your experience: finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
Sunday
Spider Saloff, ‘The Cool Heat of Peggy Lee’ – 6PM | $30-$35
Madden Theater – 171 E. Chicago Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
North Central College presents: Spider Saloff ‘The Cool Heat of Peggy Lee’ on Sunday, January 21 in Madden Theatre in the lower level of the Fine Arts Center. She still remains a music icon: Miss Peggy Lee. Singer, songwriter, actress, star of film and television and as co-creator and vocal star of Disneys Lady and the Tramp, she had a potent combination of independence, appetite for work and natural talent that fueled her career for some 50 years. Spider Saloff pays homage to the smoldering, understated style of Peggy Lee. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
Consider ‘save the dates’ today for future events
Keep Moving to help keep local charities running! Register now for the first running event of the season at PN’s Runs, Walks and Bike Rides that will keep you outdoors for more than a good cause beginning on March 10, 2018, when the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise presents its annual St. Paddy’s 5K just before the WSI St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Naperville. Registration to participate in both events is now in progress.
On the navigation bar atop this page, “Events” offers a pull down option where you’ll find calendars specific to 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.
Year-round Gift Ideas
Think dinner and the show and combine a gift certificate/card to a restaurant and theater tickets to performances on stage at North Central College. Perhaps give memberships to places such as Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum or Naperville Art League. Or provide a gift of music lessons with one of the teachers available at Ellman’s Music Center.
‘Tis always the season to give DNA gift cards or to create a new experience in 2018. Downtown Naperville Gift Cards make great gifts for any special occasion. With a Downtown Naperville gift card, the recipient can find a new outfit, indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, take a fitness class, pick up a pair of new running shoes, discover a great new book or enjoy a wonderful meal. There are so many choices and possibilities.
Downtown Naperville gift cards may be purchased in person at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (ask for a gift box and bow) or Pinot’s Palette. You may also order via phone by calling (630) 355-4141 or ordering online. Call the 1-800 balance number on the back of your gift card or visit the Check My Balance web page to check a gift card balance.
Or give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala this year. Consider the Little Friends Gala on March 3.
Shop locally, too!
Dine Around Naperville! Celebrate local hospitality…
From Catch 35 to Meson Sabika, discover more than 260 delicious places to dine in or out at www.dinenaperville.com.
2018 Restaurant Week runs Jan. 26 through Feb. 8.
And 40 of the eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals. Cheers!
Weekends, Music & More!
Start with breakfast from 10AM to Noon at Quigley’s Irish Pub on Saturdays and Sundays. And stay for the live band beginning at 8:30PM. Brunch is served throughout downtown Naperville, too.
And on that note, thanks for supporting live music such as the sounds of sessions (the third Wednesday of the month) and bands at Quigley’s Irish Pub (Fridays & Saturdays) or local bands at Club Mamalu’s on the first Friday of the month with OMT lite and friends. No cover.
Also, a new restaurant recently opened to jazz up the south side of Naperville. Pete Miller’s Steak and Seafood Naperville, 3032 English Rows, will be open 4:30-10PM Monday-Thursday, 4:30-11PM Friday-Saturday, and 4:30-9PM Sunday. For more information, visit www.petemillers.com.
And ICYMI, there’s always more latest news…
Look forward with photo-enhanced stories every day on PN’s Latest News. In addition to events and other happenings, find public meeting notices scheduled at the Naperville Municipal Center.
Check out PN’s Events Calendar for other events as well as to help plan next week and upcoming weekends.
PN’s Event Calendar features Things to Do, too! Plus… Event planners can post events.
As always, thanks for reading and supporting the local business community whenever possible.
