Culture /Arts
Art Talk – The Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
"Ars longa, vita brevis," a quote credited to the Greek physician Hippocrates, roughly translates to "Art is long, life is short."
Now that fall is...
Nutrition Knowledge – Rule the school … lunch
Well, September is here and our children have already been in school for a couple of weeks. They’ve done plenty of homework, and we...
Naperville Gardener – Time for fall planting and clean-up
Take a critical look around your yard. Some plants look their best in the fall. Enjoy them until frost.
Others have been working hard all...
At the movies: ‘War Dogs’
“War Dogs” is kind of an interesting movie.
You don’t quite know what genre it is, you don’t quite know what the plot is, you...
Teen’s Taste – S’more Schmacon, please!
My latest dining experience took me to a restaurant I had never visited and I’m glad that I found Schmaltz Deli in my backyard!...
Stay Tuned – Spirit of ‘Make Music Naperville’
After July’s Lollapalooza lunacy, it was a nice palette-cleanser to witness Naperville’s millennials take the stage rather than rush it. Make Music Naperville, a...
Singing for Seniors returns October 1
The 17th annual Singing for Seniors will take the stage at 3PM on Sat., Oct. 1 at its senior-friendly location, Community Christian Church (The...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Oh say, can you hear?
Like most everyone else, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the Olympics these past couple of weeks. With a few local athletes being recognized for...
Lights, camera, action: Naperville Independent Film Festival returns Sept.10
Above / The Naperville Independent Film Festival found its spot in the Jaycees Labor Day Parade.
The 9th Annual Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF) is...
A brief history of the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
PHOTO GALLERY, Sept. 17, 2016 / Small sampling of 130 artists and volunteers preparing to open by 10AM along Jackson Avenue and the Riverwalk...
Photo Gallery: Jaycees Labor Day Parade 9/5/2016
The Naperville Jaycees hosted the annual Naperville Labor Day Parade on Mon., Sept. 5, celebrating the first 50 years of the Naperville Park District....
Meson Sabika will host benefits to help support relief efforts in Louisiana and Italy
Above / Meson Sabika will host benefits for victims of recent natural disasters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and tiny towns in central Italy.
The folks...
Lobster Bash returns to Catch 35
The Catch 35 Lobster Bash begins Sept. 1 and runs every day for the month of September.
Catch 35 fans will discover that this year...
Naperville Sunrise Rotary Harvest Moon Party will benefit international projects
Above / By the light of the silvery moon, Naperville Rotary Sunrise will shine light on unmet needs around the world when it hosts...
September literary events hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop
3 – Loop Day recognition, 11AM at all Anderson’s Bookshops locations.
6 – Ron Balson, author of Karolina’s Twins, 7PM.
7 – Robert Hoge, author of...
Take a break! Enjoy the natural landscape and wildlife in Naperville parks
Above / Today during a break in the action, a great blue heron welcomed our trek across the footbridge in May Watts Park. After...
Heaven on Seven is set to host Founders Beer Dinner
Above / In Naperville, Heaven on Seven, the New Orleans-style restaurant with authentic Cajun cuisine established by Chef/Owner Jimmy Bannos, is located at 224 S. Main...
Kiwanis gets set for Peanut Days to begin during Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
Above / Fall is just around the corner and that means it’s time again for Kiwanis Peanut Days to begin during the Riverwalk Fine...
The Curious Curator – A Moo-ving Story
Update, Sept. 20, 2022 / Today PN was notified that James D. Polivka, age 93, "lived fully and died peacefully on September 16, 2022."
A...
Video Voice – The interns head back to school
As the dog days of August roll in, it’s time for our summer interns to sign off and head back to the school. We...
