Friday
March Madness: Councilman Krummen vs. Councilman Coyne – 11AM
Features Bar & Grill – 10 Chicago Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
Join Naperville City Councilmen John Krummen and Kevin Coyne at Features Bar and Grille to watch their alma maters square off in the NCAA Tournament. Krummen will be rooting for No. 7 Cincinnati and Coyne will be supporting No. 10 Iowa to raise some awareness and funds for the Alive Center. Tip at 11:15AM. Official bracket with real time scores at www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball-men/d1.
Lent Fish Frenzy at Catch 35 – Started March 6 all day, now every day through April 19
Catch 35 Naperville – Washington at Van Buren in downtown Naperville, IL 60540
Fried-Grilled-Steamed specials all day, every day during Lent. Plus, All you care to enjoy Fish Fry Every Friday at Catch 35 Naperville! View special menus prepared by Chefs Eddie Sweeney and Jesus Pasindo. http://www.catch35.com/chicago-lent-fish-frenzy-seafood-specials/ (Also! Reserve at (630) 717-3500 for Easter Brunch 2019, 10AM to 2PM Sun., April 21. Hop on over to Catch 35’s Easter Brunch filled with a variety of breakfast and lunch treats. View Naperville Brunch Menu: http://www.catch35.com/easter-brunch-2019/)
Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public – 4:30PM | Adults $12, seniors $10, children $7, age 3 and under FREE!
Judd-Kendall VFW – 908 W Jackson Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville VFW All You Can Eat Fish Fry open to the public every Friday March 1 through April 19 from 4:30PM to 7:30PM from at the Judd Kendall VFW, 908 W Jackson Ave, Naperville. The buffet menu varies but there will be two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables, (8 hot items) plus rolls, desert and coffee all included. Buffet by Belgios Catering. Full menu is available at www.napervfw3873.org. Full bar available. Adults $12, seniors $10, children $7, age 3 and under FREE. Event phone number (630) 420-9820.
Saturday
Saturday Specials at Casey’ Foods – 8AM | $12.98 / Pound
Naperville Plaza – Washington at Gartner 60540
Casey’s Quality Meat and Gourmet Deli! Today until 7PM. Casey’s NY Strip Steaks only $12.98/lb.
Casey’s Horseradish Cheddar Mashed only $4.29/lb. Only * While Supplies Last! *
Naperville Public Safety St. Baldrick’s Event – 5PM | Free Admission
Chicago Naperville Marriott – 1801 N. Naper Blvd. Naperville, IL 60563
The 15th annual Naperville Public Safety St. Baldrick’s Event, a signature head-shaving event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, will feature more than 40 people shaving their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer! Doors will open at 5PM, followed by the opening ceremony at 6PM led by the Naperville Fire Department’s Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums, assisted by the Naperville Fire Explorers, Naperville Police Explorers and the Lockport Township High School Junior Air Force ROTC. Emcee Andy Hampton will lead a program of remembrance and a celebration of survivorship before the shaving fun kicks off at 7PM. The Naperville Public Safety St. Baldrick’s Event is a free, family-oriented evening featuring a dedicated kid’s room and kid’s raffle in addition to multiple other raffles.
March Madness Live Second Round, Saturday, March 23 – 11:10PM, 1:40PM, 4:15PM, 5:10PM, 6:10PM, 6:45PM, 7:40PM and 8:40PM CST
CBS / TNT / TBS
Seven Big Ten teams (Purdue, Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa, Maryland and Minnesota) continue to play throughout today and tomorrow in March Madness. The 68-team single-elimination tournament holds 67 games over 19 days, chock full of surprise and disappointment (Big Ten Wisconsin lost) to end the season with the Final Four in Minneapolis. Of special PN interest today are Murray State vs. Florida State at 5:10PM on TNT, followed by Purdue vs. defending champ Villanova at 7:40PM on TNT. Official bracket with real time scores at www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball-men/d1.
UPDATE: Florida State out shined Murray State to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Much to our family’s delight, Purdue was victorious over defending champ Villanova and also is headed to the Sweet Sixteen. Cheers!
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…
Sunday
March Madness Live Second Round, Sunday, March 23 – 11:10AM CST
CBS
Of special local and PN interest are Iowa vs. Tennessee at 11:10AM… Official bracket with real time scores at www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball-men/d1. Go, Big Ten!
UPDATE / What a comeback for the Hawkeyes to tie it up for overtime. In the end, Tennessee was just a little too much with the final score 83-77. Tennessee advances to the Sweet Sixteen.
Brightside Theatre Presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike – 3PM | $25-$30
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
Three Grown Siblings. One Hot Mess! Vanya and Sonia have never left the confines of their childhood home, while their sister Masha has been gallivanting around the world as a successful actress. A surprise visit from their sister Masha and her hunky boy toy, Spike, throws the normally quiet household into utter upheaval as its residents and visitors get swept up in rivalry, regret, wild costume parties, voodoo dolls and the sudden possibility of escape. A hilarious family reunion you wont soon forget. Tickets, $25-$30 at www.brightsidetheatre.com or call (630) 447-8497.
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 breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner every day in 2019.
Plus, Naperville’s array of choices such as historic Meson Sabika with the Pavilion at Meson Sabika next door 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.
Sports bars and eateries with big TV screens throughout the city welcome cheers for March Madness on weekends through 8PM Mon., April 8. (April 8, 2019, is also opening day for the Chicago Cubs!)
In fact, 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.
Also keep in mind that in addition to fast food establishments, even many of the popular full-service restaurants in Naperville offer take-out. Just ask.
Hospitality shows in Naperville
And here are a couple factoids for everyone who appreciates the local hospitality industry… Last week PN was notified that Naperville was recognized by Digital Third Coast as one of the best markets for risk-taking restaurateurs to open a restaurant, ranking No. 39 in the top 50 of the 236 cities selected for the survey across the U.S.
In a related note, Hotel Arista Hotel and Arista Spa & Salon at CityGate Centre retain Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for the sixth consecutive year.
Think Dinner & the Show… Or Showdown…
Click here to check out the 2018 Photo Gallery with dozens of pictures showcasing the fun, food and antics from the inaugural Chef Showdown. Last year featured Catch 35 and Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House vying for bragging rights and the big trophy in a finish almost too close to call, some observers said.
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.
Bon appetite every day! Local dining matters!
