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Thursday, June 1, 2023

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Naperville Municipal Band is set to begin summer concert series in Central Park

Above / The big stage door on the Naperville Community Concert Center will go up, up, up beginning promptly at 7:30PM Thurs., June 1....

New York Times’ Blake Gopnik Talks Warhol on June 3

Above / Glen Ellyn is preparing for the Public Grand Opening of the Warhol Exhibition with a lecture at 2PM Sat., June 3, by...

Another attractive theme will see folks ‘Flying into Summer’ throughout downtown Naperville

 Above / Downtown Naperville will feature benches shaped as dragonflies, magically transformed with colorful paints, wonderful wit and whimsical art to promote “Flying Into...
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Movies with Tarek – ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’

“My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.” – Judy Blume When there is a need...

Growing up in Naperville – A few more notes about band life

Over many years, I have witnessed many funny or unusual happenings in band or while teaching band. Every time I’ve related some of these...

Naperville Gardener – It’s spring and here come the hummingbirds

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is the only hummingbird of 325 hummingbird species that comes to the Midwest. To attract hummingbirds to your gardens, plant native...

Naper Nights 2023 Lineup

Naper Settlement’s 2023 Naper Nights Community Concert Series will feature tributes to some of the greatest musicians across the decades ranging in genre from...

Nutrition Knowledge – To eat or not to eat, that is the question

We hear about Intermittent Fasting a lot, lately, as a healthy way to eat, or “not eat.” But what does it mean and is...

Silent Art Auction May 16 to 19 open to the community at Naperville Fine Art Center

Above / Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery is located at 508 N. Center Street, just off Fifth Avenue. Naperville Art League invites the community...

Things to do around Naperville Mother’s Day Weekend: May 12-14

Friday Sweetgreen is now open in Naperville / 10:30AM to 9PM / The popular healthy, fresh, fast-casual restaurant is now open in downtown Naperville, 223...

DSO is set to perform at Wentz Concert Hall on May 13

The DuPage Symphony Orchestra will present its season finale, "Symphonic Song," at 7:30PM on Sat., May 13, 2023, at Wentz Concert Hall. Featuring orchestral music...

Motorcycle ride gears up to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues

Above / The 2023 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is set for May 21. When finished, riders will assemble along Water Street at Webster Street in...

Art Talk – The jar of flour shall not be spent

When Arts Alliance Illinois first announced the Illinois Creative Recovery Grant (ICRG), I could not help but think of the Bible story I loved...

DuPage County Historical Society reprints ‘DuPage Roots, Then and Now’

The DuPage County Historical Society is reprinting its 1983 title, DuPage Roots, Then and Now, with modern updates. Local historian Bryan Ogg made five contributions...

High school way-finding murals presented during open house May 7

Above / When the elevator doors open at the third level of the Van Buren Parking Deck from either Benton Avenue or Main Street...

Honor Flight Fundraiser returns May 6, 2023, at DuPage County Fairgrounds

Above / With fond memories of vintage aircraft overhead and Honor Flight Riders the DuPage Veterans Foundation “Honor Flight Fundraiser,” the annual event held...

Rotary Club of Naperville provides college scholarships to 15 students who choose ‘Service Above Self’

Above / Twelve of 15 scholarship recipients are pictured with Rotarians Rich Tatara, Maria Caselli, Rotary Club of Naperville President Kim White and Jacque...

Things to do around Naperville: May 5-7

Above / North Central College Commencement is set to begin at noon Sun., May 7, in the Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St....

The Force celebrated with friends and families along Water Street

Above / According to Star Wars, Jawas are "meter-tall humanoids completely hidden behind rough, hand-woven robes. Their faces are concealed within the dark folds...

Sweetgreen is opening its doors soon

The popular healthy, fresh, fast-casual restaurant is opening in downtown Naperville at 223 South Main Street on Tuesday, May 9, for their soft opening....

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