Friday
Chamber Music at the Library – 7:30PM | Free
95th Street Library – 3015 Cedar Glade Road Naperville, IL 60564
An educational and engaging chamber concert for all ages featuring a variety of music and demonstrations by the musicians. A question and answer session will follow the performance. Presented by DuPage Symphony Orchestra.
Sweeney Todd – 7:30PM
Meiley Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth St. Naperville, IL 60540
Sweeney Todd, a melodramatic tale about an English barber set to music, is now on the intimate performance stage at Meiley Swallow Hall. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this weekend and next.
Live Music at Quigley’s – 8:30PM
Quigley’s Irish Pub – 43 E. Jefferson Naperville, IL 60540
Visit Quigley’s for live music most Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Crawford’s Daughter will perform beginning at 8:30PM. For more info, visit www.quigleysirishpub.com.
The Naperville Riverwalk at Eagle Street… The winter view of the old limestone quarry from the Farmers Plaza along the Riverwalk reminds us that in one month it’ll be spring! The Cliff Preston Tribute, Jaycees Marina, Gregory Gazebo, Moser Tower and Rotary Hill provide a showcase of this city’s generosity in support of our natural treasure in the heart of town.
The snow fence delineating the area where sledding is the preferred recreation in the winter is expected to come down during spring break.
Enjoy the ever-changing sights and special amenities along the Riverwalk every day. Remember, too, that Naper Settlement is celebrating 50 years as the city’s outdoor history museum and plenty is new in shopping and dining throughout downtown Naperville where Dean’s Fine Men’s and Women’s Clothing has been opening its doors for 60 years!
Saturday
Casey’s Foods Saturday Specials 8AM -7PM | $/lb.
Casey’s Foods – Naperville Plaza Washington Street at 124 W. Gartner 60540
This week’s Saturday Specials at the Butcher Counter and the Gourmet Deli Counter are Casey’s Marinated Chicken Breasts only $5.98/lb. and Casey’s Cauliflower Mashed only $3.99/lb. This Saturday from 8AM – 7PM Only. * While Supplies Last! * Meanwhile, order Casey’s Corned Beef for St. Patrick’s Day at the Butcher Counter. Just give the butcher a call at (630) 369-1686 and it’ll be ready for you when you want!
‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ at DuPage Children’s Museum – 9AM | $12
DuPage Children’s Museum – 130 N. Washington Naperville, IL 60540
DuPage Children’s Museum is proud to be the Chicagoland presenter of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit through May 12, 2019. This new exhibit that opened in January brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by The Fred Rogers Company that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends. Note to Members about 30-Minute Monday Mornings! Enjoy 30 minutes of member-only time every Monday while “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit” is at the Museum through May 6, 8:30AM-9AM.
Wedding Showcase – 10AM – 3PM | No admission charge
Naper Settlement in Century Memorial Chapel – Webster at Aurora Naperville IL 60540
Meet many vendors with ideas to help plan all the festivities up to the big day to tie the knot!
‘The Producers’ – 3PM and 8PM | $36-$69
Paramount Theatre – 23 E. Galena Blvd Aurora, IL 60506
Under the right circumstances, a producer could make more money with a flop than he could with a hit. And so begins one of the most hilarious cons in musical theatre history. Max Bialystock used to be the king of Broadway, but after producing one too many flops, hes now just a has-been forced into seducing little old ladies for money. After an off the cuff comment from his accountant Leo Bloom, dollar signs go off over his head (as well as beautiful girls wearing nothing but pearls). With the reluctant help from Bloom, Max goes in search of the worst musical ever. Will it be a flop? It better, or they might find themselves in prison. The Producers is an uproariously funny musical with hilarious songs that will have you grinning from ear to ear throughout. Now showing Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 17, tickets at paramountaurora.com.
Sunday
Watch the 91st Academy Awards – 7PM ABC 7 Chicago
This year’s presentation of the Oscars will be the first Academy Awards ceremony in 30 years to go without a host. Perhaps without a host it’ll attract a bigger audience. The nominees for Best Picture are “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book,” “Roma,” “A Star Is Born,” and “Vice.” Considering 10 Oscar nominations for the “The Favourite,” will it be the favorite?
Save room for Naperville restaurants all year long
With more than 300 eateries throughout Naperville at destinations north, east, west and south, one surely will whet your appetite. Find the complete listing at www.dinenaperville.com and be prepared for the 2019.
Plus, Naperville’s array of choices also create many venues for meetings, bridal and baby showers, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, neighbor get-togethers and just about whatever reason you can imagine.
Also keep in mind that even the best restaurants in Naperville offer take-out.
Right now, this week and through Election Day on April 2, local restaurants have created the place to be for many candidate “Meet & Greet” events and Election Night parties.
What’s more, the 2nd Chef Showdown hosted by Loaves & Fishes Community Services is set for 6PM to 9PM Wed., April 17, at Loaves & Fishes. This year’s cooking competition and fundraiser ($100 per person) will feature Chef Mark Grimes from Che Figata, located in CityGate Centre, and Chef Crispin Plata from Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave. Emcee Ray Kinney returns with the play-by-play from start to finish.
Think Dinner & the Show
Think dinner and the show at North Central College.
Sweeney Todd is now on stage at Meiley Swallow Hall at 7:30PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Local matters!
Enjoy the weekend!
