Culture /Arts
The Curious Curator – Taking the Lid off History
Recently my colleague, Sarah Buhlig, Naper Settlement Registrar and I were given a tour of the world headquarters of Phoenix Closures, Inc. We were...
Art Talk – The Power of Eight
Think of what you could accomplish in eight minutes: You could answer emails, wash the dishes, play a hand of poker, make a sandwich,...
Nutrition Knowledge – Seeing Red
It can be very hard to decipher the truth about red meat with the conflicting information that we see. Red meat does have good...
At the Movies: ‘Everest’
The newest visual blockbuster “Everest” sets a familiar scene.
It has all the markings of a traditional adventure/disaster thriller with its characters at constant odds,...
Bringing My Family to the Table
I’ve never been more aware of my tendencies than I am today as the mom of an almost 4-year-old. Drew, my blond-haired, blue-eyed son,...
Teen’s Taste – Dinner Under the Clock
This month’s foodie experience took me to my surrogate grandparents’ house, Brand and Mary Ann Bobosky for a Sunday family night dinner under the...
View of Opera – So You Think You Can Sing
Television shows such as America’s Got Talent and its British counterpart bill performers as the next operatic superstar as soon as one decides to...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – So I call Anderson’s Bookshop…
It seems I have quite a few days each month that start with that line, but this experience was a wake-up call.
You see, I...
Art League Presents Fiber Art Divas
by Linda VanderKolk, Naperville Art League
A recent issue of Wall Street Journal included an article pointing out the next wave of art collectibles is...
Last Fling Vocal Competition: 50 Years Ago and Today
Special to PN
By Jeanne Ripsky
I recently attended the finals of the Last Fling vocal competition, one of the many amazing facets of Naperville Jaycee's...
Naperville Wit & Wisdom – Ride Your Best Horse First
Above: Naperville Police Officers circa 1929, in front of the old City Hall. The Police used the basement as the Police Station.
By Jon A. Ripsky...
‘Buy a Brick’ Campaign Continues
Ever since the landscape features and serpentine brick paths for Naperville's 1981 Sesquicentennial gift were first designed, the Riverwalk has been growing one section...
Chicago a cappella will perform at The Wentz on Dec. 18
Above / Wentz Concert Hall is located in the North Central College Fine Arts Center with the Madden Theatre and the Schoenherr Gallery at 171 E....
Harvest Pow Wow is set this weekend, grand entry at 1PM both days
Above / An engaging and educational exhibit featuring all types and sizes of birds of prey is a memorable attraction at this weekend's Harvest...
North Central College will welcome Julian Bliss Septet on Nov. 21
Above / The stage in Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College will be set for many live performances this concert season.
North Central College welcomes...
Naperville Woman’s Club will host open house on Nov. 6
Above / The Naperville Woman's Club will welcome the public to an open house on November 6 in their landmark building in downtown Naperville....
WGN comedians set to stand up for Kidz Kabaret at Center Stage Theater
Above / Center Stage Theater, located at 1665 Quincy Ave., is the home of Kidz Kabaret.
On Sat., October 17, Center Stage Theater will host “Comedy...
NCHS Class of ’60 will celebrate with reunion during homecoming weekend
Above / Roberta Priz stands in front of the spectators in Naperville Loves a Parade, a Century Walk mural. A tribute to her family's...
Revolutionary War Patriot honored at Naperville Cemetery
Above / Members of the Sons of the American Revolution stand in front of the newly dedicated commemorative marker honoring Revolutionary War soldier John Dudley,...
Things to Do Around Naperville This Weekend: Sept. 18-20
Friday
Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery - 11AM | $0.50-$12
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation – 1500 W. Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60540
We don't make sandwiches, WE BUILD THEM!...
