Culture /Arts
Meet the team behind ‘Live and Laugh in Naperville’ at Anderson’s Bookshop on Jan. 21.
Above / Look for the banner promoting "Author Signing Today" at Anderson's Bookshop on Sat., Jan. 21. That day at 2PM, Elizabeth Gretz and...
Dr. Roxane Gay will speak at North Central College MLK event on Jan. 17
Above / Dr. Roxane Gay will give the keynote speech at the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Week presentation set for 7PM, Tues., Jan....
West Suburban Irish Quiz Night will feature 2016 in Review
Above / Family, friends and neighbors have gathered together for years to challenge their memories, wit and wisdom during almost-monthly West Suburban Irish Quiz...
Sixteen silly rounds of ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’ for the New Year
Above / In mid-December 2016, dozens of youngsters enjoyed the great outdoors during an afternoon of sledding at May Watts Park, followed by teaming...
Tickets for annual New Year’s Eve ‘Bubble Bash’ at DuPage Children’s Museum now available
Above / Dive in for an “Under The SEA” New Year’s Eve At DuPage Children’s Museum, located at 301 N. Washington Street.
Ring in the...
Enjoy brisk winter walks along the Naperville Riverwalk
Above / This covered bridge along the Riverwalk leads from Rotary Hill to Centennial Park where ice skating and hockey rinks are prepared for...
The Curious Curator – Say cheese!
Most of our cellphones today are capable of taking pictures. Hundreds of thousands of digital images are taken and shared via social media. Cameras,...
Art Talk – In my life
I forgot . . . I forgot what it was like to be an awkward pre-adolescent girl growing up in the 60s. I forgot...
Nutrition Knowledge – The twelve tips of Christmas
Thanksgiving has passed and Christmas will be here before we know it. Parties and gatherings are filling our calendar and that means many opportunities...
At the movies – ‘Allied’
I am slightly surprised that, to my knowledge, a film like “Allied” has not been made before.
Especially considering how successful it may have been...
Teen’s Taste – Pizza! Pizza!
As you begin your holiday shopping in downtown Naperville, I am writing about a new Pizza restaurant in downtown Naperville called MOD Pizza.
Mod’s is...
Stay Tuned – The K-pop phenomenon
For the past few months, I’ve been haunted by an abbreviation. It follows me through the halls at school. It dominates my feed whenever...
Things to do around Naperville, Thursday thru Sunday, Dec. 8-11, 2016
Above / The Santa House along the Riverwalk is open! Hours for the public are 4 to 8PM every Friday until Dec. 23 and 12...
December Editor’s notes
Tradition. Tradition! Nearly a third of all annual giving traditionally takes place during the holiday season in December.
And in Naperville, in addition to reaching...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – A gift wrapped in ivy
As I was glued to my set watching the Cubs win the World Series (and yes, it still sounds surreal), I had a song...
Let there be music… fa la la la la la la la la
Above / Enjoy all the sounds, sights and sweet smells of the season. Thanks for supporting live music and all the arts, including culinary...
With music for the holidays, the Naperville Municipal Band takes the stage at The Wentz
Above / Since 1969, the Naperville Municipal Band has hosted indoor concerts, including the annual concert in December to kick off the holiday season....
Things to do around Naperville this weekend: Dec. 3-4, 2016
Above / Find plenty of holiday spirit in Naperville this weekend, with plenty of opportunities for live music and entertainment. Cheers!
UPDATE Dec. 16, 2016...
Naperville READS returns with celebrated children’s authors
Above / Community and Educators' events will be held at The Wentz Concert Hall on Dec. 7.
Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville is delighted to be...
Today we are remembering Peg Yonker
Above / We're remembering our friend Peg Yonker for the many ways she contributed to this community and how she welcomed others to get...
