Culture /Arts
Art Talk – BrightSide Theatre looks to the bright side
In October, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) released findings from its study on financial and operating trends among Chicago’s arts...
Farmer, butcher, service station owner, city commissioner and mayor
Alexander James Grush was born July 14, 1869, in Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, the son of John B. Grush and Mary Jane Tennis.
Alexander married...
‘Tis the season to find the alphabet among the treetops
Above / Buddy up for a stroll along the Riverwalk. Look up in the treetops for the letter "A" and begin a fun, relaxing...
Movies with Tarek – ‘Napoleon’
After 23 years, director Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix are reunited in Napoleon. Phoenix starred as Commodus in Scott’s Gladiator in 2000.
Twenty-three years later...
A few things to consider doing in Naperville before this weekend
Above / Catch someone reading PN! Then sing along with the lines of lyrics on the cover of Positively Naperville. Happy Holidays!
Editor's Notes: With...
Naperville Chorus will stage ‘Holidays and Harmonies: Handel to Jazz’ on Dec. 9 and 10
The Naperville Chorus will perform "Holidays and Harmonies: Handel to Jazz" with The Pete Ellman Band at 7:30PM on Sat., Dec. 9, and again...
Visit Naperville – Plan your dream wedding with us
Updated Post, Jan. 9, 2024 / More than 70 local wedding professionals are set to attend Naper Settlement’s Wedding Showcase, according to planners at...
Things to do around Naperville this weekend: Dec. 1-3
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***Doves for Tree of Remembrance / 9AM to 5PM daily and 9AM to 12PM on Sat. / Simply stop...
Sing along… Always look on the bright side of life (whistles)
Above / 'Tis the season when the fountain near the entrance to City Hall is turned off for the year and the space now...
Marmion Academy musician is set to perform with 2023 Macy’s Great American Marching Band
Above / The 97th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will step off in New York City on Nov. 23. This year Marmion Academy notes...
‘The Nutcracker on Ice’ returns to Seven Bridges for three performances, Dec. 16-17
Creative Ice Theatre will present three performances of “The Nutcracker on Ice” in mid-December at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge.
Written in 1892 by...
Naperville Municipal Band Holiday Concert is set for Dec. 10 at Neuqua Valley High School
Above / The Naperville Municipal Band will perform its annual Holiday Concert on stage in the Fine Arts Building at Neuqua Valley High School,...
Thanksgiving stuff and stuffing
Above / Often spotted around town and in local forest preserves, the wild turkey is one of the most popular game birds among backyard...
Nutrition Knowledge – Health benefits of gratitude
It’s November already! Our designated month to “give thanks”. Or is it? Should we focus on gratitude more regularly? Medical science says definitely YES!
Gratitude...
Naperville Gardener – Cup of Cheer™ is Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
Where will you be on Thurs., Nov. 30 or Fri., Dec. 1? I hope getting into the holiday spirit at the Naperville Garden Club’s...
Movies with Tarek – ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’
The film opens with a scene of someone being taught how to fish. In that moment the instruction is strict yet encouraging. However, it...
Movies with Tarek – ‘The Marvels’
My anticipation for The Marvels was so-so, and it didn’t even meet up to those expectations. The introduction is a blur, the film jumps...
Art Talk – Mick Jagger never lived in Naperville
Earlier this month, the City of Naperville released findings from its 2023 National Community Survey, a tool that captured resident satisfaction scores and measured...
Quigley’s Irish Pub celebrates first 25 years in downtown Naperville
Above / Since 1998, Quigley's Irish Pub has found a home in the Jefferson Hill Shops, located at 43 E. Jefferson Avenue in downtown...
Performing arts on stage at North Central College through April 2024
Above / The Drifters are set to perform Feb. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy North Central College)
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