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Art Talk – A Decade of Elevating the Arts in DuPage County
Ten years ago, Naperville was buzzing with new growth and fresh energy. The Fort Hill Activity Center first opened its doors to the delight...
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Art Talk – Summer in the Parks
In an era of rising costs, growing inflation, and rampant negativity, it is easy to get down in the dumps. But don't let yourself...
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Art Talk – Settle Into Summer
Arts DuPage, a countywide arts council under the umbrella of DuPage Foundation, is celebrating a milestone this year – its 10th anniversary. To mark...
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Art Talk – Amatones, a New Community Music Organization for Kids
With summer on the horizon, many Naperville parents are searching for camps and workshops that offer meaningful sessions for their school-aged children, and those...
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Art Talk – A-Mays-ing Grace
Gospel music has always been more than a genre–it is also a vehicle for comfort and resilience, one that has fostered unity and hope...
Culture /Arts
Art Talk – A Special Place for ‘The Spongebob Musical’
Think back on your favorite subject in school – the one that gave you the ability to tolerate the courses that you struggled with...
Culture /Arts
A Special Place for The SpongeBob Musical
Above / On March 6 and March 7, 2026, Alleluia Lutheran Church, located at 4055 Book Road and 103rd Street, will stage A Special...
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Art Talk – Naperville Art League Announces 2026 Public Art Competition
Naperville Art League (NAL) recently announced a call for artists for its 21st annual Public Art Competition. Themed "Legato," this perennial favorite is open...
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Art Talk – Taking It for Granted
Many guests honor party hosts with gifts when attending their social events. It is a time-honored tradition dating back to ancient times, one that...
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Art Talk – A Thread That Tied a Community Together
It was a seasonably warm Saturday in Chicago when 250,000 people gathered in Grant Park for the No Kings protest. Among the participants was...