Culture /Arts
Ribfest Taps into International and Craft Beers
Following the trend of enjoying a variety of ales made domestically and abroad, Naperville Ribfest will raise its glass in toasting its very first...
Naperville Ribfest Celebrates ‘Fiesta Latina’ July 3
Due to last year’s success of El Dia de Los Hispanos (Hispanic Day), Naperville Ribfest continues the celebration of Hispanic culture with “Fiesta Latina”...
GETTING AROUND GUIDE FOR NAPERVILLE RIBFEST 2015
Above / The Family Area, located in the South Park, will offer a variety of free attractions just for kids from 12-8PM every day...
Teen’s Taste – Watch out When Brad Cooks for Mom’s Birthday
For this month's column, I decided to write about the lovely dinner I enjoyed at home with my parents for my mom's birthday.
For our...
View of Opera – Claudia Cassidy, Chicago Opera Critic
PN’s “A View of Opera” has always celebrated opera and the organizations who bring it to the Chicago area. Long-time Chicago Tribune arts critic...
July Events at North Central College
Through Aug. 9, Art exhibit: NCC presents "Pseudonym," a free collaborative exhibit on display through Aug. 9 in the College's Schoenherr Gallery, 171 E....
July Literary Events Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop
July 1 – Laura Lane McNeal, author of Dollbaby, 7PM.
July 8 – Annabel Smith, author of Whiskey & Charlie, 7PM.
July 9 – Dr. Clark...
July Highlights at Naper Settlement
Playscape programs
Enjoy free drop-in programs for children ages 2-7 included with regular admission at the Rita (Fredenhagen) and John Harvard Early Learning Playscape. Playscape...
Big names set stage for upcoming performing arts season at North Central College
Above / Built in 1926 before the start of the Great Depression, Pfeiffer Hall with 1,057 seats is located at 310 E. Benton on the campus...
Carillon concerts are held Tuesdays at 7PM
The 2015 Carillon Recital Series is now in full play at the Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower at the base of Rotary Hill beginning...
Fox News’ Gretchen Carlson celebrates her new book with special events hosted by Anderson’s
Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville presents an evening with well-known and award-winning broadcaster Gretchen Carlson, host of The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson on the...
Celebrate an historic literary event: the release of Harper Lee’s new book
Huge literary news is about to be made and fans can be a part of it on Monday, July 13. Anderson’s Bookshops are hosting...
Things to Do Around Naperville Father’s Day Weekend: June 19-21
Friday
Naper Nights Community Concert Series - 5PM | $15
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St Naperville, IL 60540
Naper Nights sets the stage for three summer...
Old photos highlight ‘Hawks’ spirit around town to promote tomorrow’s parade on TBT
Above / The Stanley Cup makes the rounds every year after the final. After the 2010 Blackhawks' victory, Naperville's Pat Herr added her own...
Nutrition Knowledge – Fresh, Local Produce
The advantage of eating vine-ripened fruit and vegetables is that they are the most nutritious. The vast majority of nutrients enter the fruits and...
Do You Know Anyone Named ‘Meisinger’?
Editor's Note / As this brief story about the Meisinger gathering is posted online, we are remembering Marge Diehl Meisinger, age 92, who died...
Art Talk – Play With Fire
Last week I did something that I rarely do: I played hooky from work. I—the diligent former student who attended school on Senior Ditch...
Naper Nostalgia: Prince Castle
I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream with fond memories of visits to Prince Castle and Cock Robin where Fredenhagen Park...
The Curious Curator – Water Street, Waterville, Naperville: Oh My!
Several months ago I was told that an opera singer (name unknown) used to live on Water Street in a large Greek Revival-style home...
Video Voice – Summer Programming
While it’s been a wet and rainy spring, like most of my fellow Midwesterners I’m going to remain optimistic that the months ahead will...
