Culture /Arts
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Ribfest Experiences
I had every intention of using this precious space I’m given to tell you about my concert experiences at this year’s Ribfest. Hearing Paul...
View of Opera – ‘Il Tabarro’
Chicago Opera Theatre’s inclusion of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi in its 2015-2016 season is surprising given the company’s “opera less ordinary” tagline. Schicchi hardly qualifies,...
Teen’s Taste – It’s My Pleasure
Fast food doesn't always have to be fast and furious. For this month's column, I decided to dine in at Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A is a...
Setting the Stage For Last Fling
Friday and Saturday Night Main Stage Entertainment is Set
Friday, September 4
Lita Ford and Jack Russell’s Great White, along with Bad Medicine will perform at...
India Day Parade and Celebration Is Set for August 16
Indian Community Outreach and The City of Naperville will host an India Day Parade and Celebration beginning at 2PM on Sun., Aug. 16, marking...
Naperville Wit and Wisdom – Summer Job
by Meg Landek
In 1972 when you were 15 years old and lived in Naperville, you only had one thing on your mind. Where can...
August Events at North Central College
Through Aug. 9, Art exhibit: North Central College presents "Pseudonym," a free collaborative exhibit on display through Aug. 9 in the College's Schoenherr Gallery...
August Highlights at Naper Settlement
Settlement Sundays
During Settlement Sundays, admission to Naper Settlement includes free sundaes from Culver’s with do-it-yourself toppings, hands-on family activities and tours of historic buildings....
August Literary Events Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop
August 3 – Paula McLain, author of Circling the Sun, 7PM at Anderson’s Bookshop, La Grange at (708) 582-6353.
August 3 – Sara Paretsky, author...
Naperville Heritage Society to receive grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
Aurora, IL — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) announced $50,000 in grant funding awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for the...
DuPage Children’s Museum is set to reopen Sept. 19, 2015
From Lemons to Lemonade: We’re coming back better than ever!
Back in January, DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) experienced the “Great Flood,” which damaged all three...
Anderson’s Bookshops celebrate finding ‘What Pet Should I Get?’ by Dr. Seuss
Unprecedented. When an unpublished Theodore Giesel picture book manuscript came to light recently, the publishing world was thrilled. The announcement came earlier this year...
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day right here at home
Since today, July 19, 2015, is National Ice Cream Day, celebrate the observance established in 1974 by President Ronald Reagan at a variety of...
Refresh ‘One in a Million’ memories of Cock Robin on National Ice Cream Day
Above / Celebrate community spirit in Fredenhagen Park, the site where a popular ice cream enterprise got its start, attracting folks to Washington Street...
Naperville Wine Festival gets set to return to CityGate Centre
Above / Festival goers also can plan to stay overnight in luxury at the Hotel Arista.
Presented by Calamos Investments and Northwestern Mutual, the Naperville Wine Festival returns...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Lt. Dan gives heart with soul
Above / Operation Support Our Troops hosts of Rockin' for the Troops 2015 this Sat., July 18, at Cantigny Park. Gary Sinise again will...
‘The Music Man’ is set to take the stage at Pfeiffer Hall
One of the most loved musicals in American musical theatre, “The Music Man” by Meredith Willson, will be performed by community actors and presented...
Naperville Independent Film Festival returns Sept. 12-19
Above / Sandwiched between banners, Glessna Coisson, who founded the Naperville Independent Film Festival with her husband, Edmond, invited film-goers to learn about the upcoming...
Naperville Ale Fest Returns to Naper Settlement This Saturday
Naper Settlement will host the the third annual Naperville Ale Fest from 1-6PM Saturday, July 18.
The tree-shaded grounds will host nearly 100 brewers from Chicagoland...
Beautiful, practical and whimsical art is set at Naper Settlement
Above / Naperville Woman's Club President Julie Cunningham, right, visited artists early Saturday morning to pick up their donations to the Silent Auction, available...
