Culture /Arts
Angeli’s Celebrates First 30 Years and Hopefully 30 Years More
By Ashley Penick
Angeli’s Restaurant and Catering will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on May 1, 2026.
Recently, I had a chance to talk with Tony...
What’s Next for Beidelman Furniture Building?
Though not sure how Positively Naperville ended up with this late 1920s photo of Beidelman Furniture building, it is now known history that the...
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and Motorcycle Show returns May 17
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Report
The community is welcome to the "Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and Motorcycle Show," a returning event set to run from 10:30AM to...
Mayor Scott Wehrli Presents the 2026 Naperville State of the City Address on May 7
The community is welcome to join Mayor Scott Wehrli as he highlights the city’s success to date as a vibrant community where excellent jobs...
Movies With Tarek – ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Twenty years later, and the competitive fashion world is still bringing the heat. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has class. It is an enticing sequel in which themes from the...
Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: May 1-3
Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend in Naperville? From dining at delicious local restaurants to enjoying live music, special events, and...
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Launches $15 Million ‘Nourish Together’ Campaign to Meet Rising Need
Submitted by Joni Wiltz for Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes Community Services today announced the public launch of its $15 million campaign, Nourish Together, a bold...
Extra! Extra! Positively Naperville’s May Issue Is Extra Early!
Hello, PN Readers and Others!
Considering the way the calendar flips, we got lucky this month. The May issue of Positively Naperville will hit the...
Poppy Days are soon here again to help commemorate Memorial Day, May 25
Above / Poppy Days provide a meaningful way to help youngsters value the sacrifices that are observed every Memorial Day. (PN File Photo, A...
Chicago Sinfonietta: Don’t Miss Three Composers Born to Break the Rules
From the midnight cool of Miles Davis to the can't-sit-still energy of Gershwin, this program is jazz and orchestra colliding in the best possible...
DuPage Children’s Museum Announces Planned CEO Transition
Located at 301 N. Washington Street, the DuPage Children's Museum looks forward with new leadership. (PN File Photo)
DuPage Children's Museum Report
DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM)...
UPDATED / Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: April 24-26
Are you seeking an enjoyable weekend experience in Naperville? Indulge in a variety of delicious restaurants, catch live music and exciting events, and choose...
Naper Nights Returns With Six Nights of Tributes, From Taylor Swift to Van Halen
The Naper Nights Concert Series returns to Naper Settlement in 2026 with six nights of epic tribute performances featuring the hits of Taylor Swift,...
Maki in the style of Modigliani
Above / Maki is pictured in an A.I. generated photo, the Expressionism/Modernism style of Amedeo Modigliani. (Image by Jeff Penick)
A couple weeks ago a...
Remember! Registration deadline to participate in Memorial Day Parade is May 1
Above / The Naperville Memorial Day Parade provides local youth and community members with a way to pause and reflect on a holiday weekend,...
Sterling Bryan McDonald: Industrial Engineer, Architect, Colorist
Sterling Bryan McDonald was born November 29, 1892, in Alvo, Cass County, Nebraska, the son of Robert Dodge McDonald and Endora White.
He was educated...
April Behind the Horn With the Naperville Municipal Band
The Naperville Municipal Band now is in rehearsals for its Spring Concert at 3PM Sun., May 17, at Neuqua Valley High School and its...
Nutrition Knowledge – In the Mood for Sugar?
Sugar is often blamed for sudden energy crashes and mood swings, but it is not always the sole cause of fatigue or irritability, especially...
North Central College Fine & Performing Arts Calendar for April 2026
Above / Wentz Concert Hall is located in the North Central College Fine and Performing Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, just steps from...
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...