Culture /Arts
September Events at North Central College
Through Oct. 8, Art exhibit: NCC presents an art exhibit by Chicago painter Stella Zee. This exhibit is free and open to the public...
September Literary Events at Anderson’s Bookshop
4 – Shane Gericke, author of The Fury, 7PM.
6 – Jim Gill, family fun entertainer and musician, 26 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange,...
At 140 Years, Oswald’s Opens New Showroom, Looks Forward in Naperville Plaza
In recent months, Oswald’s Pharmacy has been finishing up construction to grow into a spacious new showroom of medical equipment for the home.
Above: Vintage...
Naper Nostalgia: Naperville Community High School Football, 1929
Vintage football from 1929 – Naperville Community High School (now Central) "Heavies" vs. Dundee on October 5, 1929.
North Central College presents Grammy-winning artist Peter Frampton Oct. 22
North Central College welcomes Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton in his acoustic-only set, "Raw, An Acoustic Tour," Oct. 22.
The performance begins at 8PM Thursday,...
‘Fashion & Philanthropy’ are in style for Family Shelter Service
Above / Family Shelter Service Executive Director Judie Caribeaux, left, with Family Shelter Service board member Mary Beth McLean get set for fashion show hosted...
Naperville Art League gets set for 30th Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
Above / The 30th annual Fine Art Fair, slated Sept. 19-20, features work from artists’ Geoffrey Harris, John Leben and Armando Pedroso. (PN File Photo)
The Naperville...
North Central College welcomes Compañia Flamenca José Porcel Oct. 3
Above / José Porcel, his troupe of dancers and a live orchestra will present classic flamenco.
North Central College welcomes Compañia Flamenca José Porcel, a company...
Photo Gallery: Naper Nights
Over 1,600 concert goers convened on the grounds of Naper Settlement Saturday night — enjoying a picture-perfect August evening — to the sounds of Deacon Blues (Steely Dan tribute)...
50-Day Launch to ’50 Years of Healing’
Above / The slow slope of Rotary Hill provides a spectacular setting for a field of American flags.
The Naperville Healing Field of Honor Committee...
‘Singing at the Fling Competition’ gets set for Sept. 6
Above / Auditions for the 2015 Singing at the Fling were held Aug. 22 inside Madden Theatre, located in the Wentz Concert Hall and...
Look beyond prickly thistle for birds, bees, beetles and butterflies
Above / If you don't have roses, stop and smell the thistle! Find plenty of activity nestled there.
During a brisk morning trek along the...
Celebrate summer during Jim Gill’s Family Room Tour Benefit Concert Aug. 22
Above / This Sat, Aug. 22, 2015, award-winning children’s musician Jim Gill brings his Family Room Tour to Washington Jr. High School, located just south...
Photo Gallery: India Day Parade in Downtown Naperville
The Naperville Indian Community Outreach hosted a parade followed by a cultural extravaganza called ‘India Day’ on Sunday, Aug 16 in downtown Naperville. Spectators celebrated...
The Curious Curator – Coming Home
Some of our readers are familiar with Naperville teacher, librarian, artist and historian Hannah Ditzler Alspaugh.
Hannah lived in Naperville from her birth in 1848...
Naperville Musicians Hit All the Right Notes in Texas
Members of the Naperville Municipal Band recently returned from a prestigious convention with music and praise still ringing in their ears.
Eighty-five musicians played before...
Naperville Gardener – Growing and Using Basil
Every home in Naperville should have at least one herb growing, located in a handy spot where it will not be overlooked and forgotten....
Art Talk – Anatomy, Biology and the Art of Shoes
Spring came late this year. Many complained, but secretly I rejoiced. The onset of spring brought with it my promise to tackle the long...
Nutrition Knowledge – Aromatic Cooking for Our Health
Enhancing our cooking as well as our health is the key for the “aromatic vegetables”. They offer deep flavor and aroma to our foods,...
