ICYMI Friday
Naperville North Performing Arts Center – 899 N. Mill St. Naperville, IL 60563
The Tony award winning musical 42nd Street comes to Naperville North bringing 1930s costumes and lots of glorious tapping. 42nd Street tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway. 42nd Street is full of crowd-pleasing tap dances, popular musical theatre standards, and show-stopping ensemble production numbers. Showtimes are April 25, 26, 27, 28 at 7PM and April 28 & 29 at 2PM. Tickets range $10-$16 for reserved seats. All seats are reserved and available at www.nnhsarts.com.
Neuqua Valley High School – 2360 95th Street Naperville, IL 60564
Neuqua Valley’s Coat of Many Colors. Neuqua is proud to be producing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the “coat of many colors” tale of Joseph from the Book of Genesis. this classic musical has little spoken dialogue and is almost entirely sung, which has made for a fun artistic challenge. Joseph is family friendly story that will have audience members dancing from their seats. Show Dates: April 26-28 at 7PM. Tickets: $7 for Students and Seniors, $11 for adults. Tickets at www.NVHSTheatre.com.
Saturday
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – All Day – Every Day
Naperville Fire Stations & Police Station – Eleven Locations throughout Naperville
April 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, but every day in Naperville aims to provide a safe and convenient location to drop off prescription drugs at public safety facilities. Today is an extra reminder to check medicine cabinets and always dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescriptions as well as over-the-counter drugs. Help prevent medication from ending up in the wrong hands. Help save lives. Since 2014, Naperville has promoted 11 drop-off locations.
Casey’s Foods Saturday Specials – 8AM-7PM | Priced per pound
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Washington Street at Gartner Road 60540
Casey’s Butcher Counter offers Casey’s Quality Meat! Casey’s Saturday specials this week are Housemade Brats All Varieties only $2.98 per lb. and Casey’s American Potato Salad only $2.99 per lb.) Meanwhile, Casey’s Deli & Gourmet Section features plenty of scrumptious super selections every day so folks can rediscover all the benefits of mealtime.
Arbor Day Tree Sale – 8AM-Noon | Prices Vary
Naperville Public Works Service Center – Fort Hill at Jefferson Ave. 60540
Naperville again will host its annual Arbor Day Tree sale when hundreds of container grown trees will be available. The sale will be from 8AM to noon on Sat., April 28, at the Public Works Service Center, 180 Fort Hill Drive at Jefferson Avenue. Payment accepted is by cash or checks payable to the City of Naperville.
Did you know? Naperville has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 28 consecutive years thanks to its work to develop a thriving urban forest. This Tree City joins more than 3,400 communities that are recognized with the distinction throughout the nation.
Independent Bookstore Day – 9AM-9PM | Free Giveaways
Anderson’s Bookshops – 123 W. Jefferson Naperville 60540
Join the party on Independent Bookstore Day, a day to honor and celebrate locally-owned bookshops. These gems are not just stores, they’re community centers and local anchors run by passionate readers. They are entire universes of ideas that contain the possibility of real serendipity. They are lively performance spaces and quiet places where aimless perusal is a day well spent. Key to Anderson’s success has been special events, like the April 28 celebration of Independent Bookstore Day 2018. For more information, visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Thanks for shopping locally and for supporting other Naperville independent businesses whenever possible, too.
Tropical Fiesta! – 1PM | Free
The Growing Place – 25 W 471 Plank Rd Naperville, IL 60563
Make your yard a Tropical Oasis Talk at 1PM with tips and tricks for tropical success both in the garden and in containers. Saturday in Naperville, Sunday in Aurora. Specials all weekend at both locations.
Hope for Tomorrow Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser! – 4-7PM | $10 Adults / Kids (6-11) $7 / 5 & Under Free
Trinity Church of the Nazarene – 1451 Raymond Drive Naperville, IL 60563
Hope of Tomorrow Spaghetti Dinner will benefit Opportunity House, a transitional recovery home for homeless veterans struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues.
Spring Concert of Royal Music – 7:30PM | $20-$25
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
The Naperville Chorus will present its Spring Concert at 7:30PM on Saturday, April 28 in Wentz Concert Hall at 171 E. Chicago in Naperville on the campus of North Central College. The Spring Concert of Royal Music will be music commissioned by and for Royalty. The Coronation Mass by Wolfgang A. Mozart was a favorite at state occasions in the 19th century and was often used for coronations. Dettingen Te Deum was written by George F. Handel to express thanks to God (the meaning of Te Deum) for a victory by King George II in Dettingen,France. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors/students. By phone (630) 637-SHOW(7469) or in person from the North Central College Box Office. Tickets are also available at finearts.NorthCentralCollege.edu.
OMT and Core at Frankies Blue Room – 7:45PM | $$
Frankie’s Blue Room – 16 W. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
Enjoy a fun night with great music when OMT returns, joined by Core, featuring lead singers Wendy Pawelski and Bill Kottman! Doors open at 7PM.
Sunday
Youth Symphony of DuPage Spring Concert – 7:30PM | $15
Wentz Concert Hall – 171 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
The Youth Symphony of DuPage presents its spring concert at 7:30PM Sunday, April 29, in NCC’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For tickets and more information visit ysdp.org.
It’s spring! Enjoy the sights & seasonal changes along the Riverwalk!
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.
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.
2018 General Election is November 6. Thanks for being informed!
Check out the Naperville Voters Guide for results of the recent Primary Election and a listing of hopefuls that advanced to run in the Illinois General Election to serve Naperville in DuPage County, Will County, Springfield and Washington, D.C. Thanks to the candidates that have been running races focused on innovative ideas and solutions for this beautiful Midwestern state.
Year-round Gift Ideas/Reserve ‘Gala’ Tickets!
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.
Upcoming gala benefits create gift-giving opportunities
Give special certificates for a pair of tickets or an entire table to some other charity gala or golf outing this year. Consider the 7th Annual Derby Party for Hesed House from 3-10PM on May 5 or the DuPage Veterans Foundation Honor Flight Fundraising Luncheon, activities and displays at Calamos Investments Hangar from 11AM until 2PM on May 5.
Hat’s off to fun events for worthy causes! Thanks to all for supporting fundraising events in the community whenever possible! Everybody is welcome!
Greetings!
And if you need greeting cards for those special gift certificates and other seasonal gifts, find huge assortments for all occasions at Oswald’s Pharmacy in Naperville Plaza and The Boxes, Etc., in Cress Creek Shopping Center. Cheers!
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.
Call for Mother’s Day brunch reservations today.
Note that more than 40 of the eateries are located throughout downtown Naperville where there are plenty of shopping opportunities in between meals.
Cheers to the local business experience! Celebrate safely.
Start with breakfast from 10AM to Noon at Quigley’s Irish Pub on Saturdays and Sundays.
Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served at many other dining locations 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 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays) or local bands at Club Mamalu’s on the first Friday of the month with OMT lite and friends. No cover.
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.
Thanks for reading!
As always, thanks for reading and supporting the local business community whenever possible. Put your money where your heart is, right here in your hometown. Get to know your local independent businesses, too, the group that meets at Kreger’s Brat & Sausage Haus at 6PM on the first Monday of the most months.
