Purdue University’s Purduettes performs at Rosary High School
Geneva resident Ashley Fritz, left, presents an appreciation plaque to her parents, Linda and Paul, during a Sunday, Feb. 9, concert by the Purdue University Purduettes.
Water Street Studios’ change in leadership imminent
Water Street Studios, an award-winning nonprofit art center in Batavia, recently announced the future departure of executive director Danielle Hollis with an anticipated transition date in June. Danielle and Board president Jessica Breugelmans will be working hand-in-hand with the Board of Directors and staff members during this period to ensure
Buddy Guy, Blues on the Fox Festival, at RiverEdge Park in Aurora June 19-20
Chicago blues legend, Buddy Guy, will be the headline act with a killer lineup of longtime favorites and fresh new blues talent at the 24th Annual Blues on the Fox Festival, Friday and Saturday, June 19-20 at Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora. Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be
Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will induct five members
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHF) last week announced its five newest inductees. The FVAHF has inducted and celebrated the lives of numerous inductees for over the past 20 years. This year is the 10th class. The Class of 2020 includes: Patrick F. Beckman, performing arts-music; Vincent S. Chiaramonte,
Annual pancake breakfast fundraiser for East Aurora High School Band Boosters February 15
East Aurora High School Band Boosters will hold its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the school cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane. The public is invited. Parking is free. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door, enter door 15. Tickets
Paramount Theatre announces Broadway Series for 2020-2021
Aurora’s award-winning Paramount Theatre, the second largest subscription house in the U.S., announced Monday the four blockbuster musicals on tap for its 10th anniversary season in 2020-2021: • Rock of Ages, Paramount’s 10th season opener, will take audiences back into the iconic music era of the 1980s, where rock-n-roll dreamers
LUNAFEST in Oswego fundraising film festival Saturday
Awards season may be just around the corner for the major Hollywood blockbusters, but for the best indie short films from award-winning women directors, tickets are on sale for LUNAFEST Oswego Saturday, Feb. 8. The Oswego Cultural Arts Commission celebrates women in the arts with the return of LUNAFEST, a
Five to be announced in Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame announced this week there are five individual inductee winners of the 2020 Hall of Fame presented in the categories of visual arts, performing arts, music educator and benefactor. The names of the award winners will be announced (TBA) on press day at 9
Tribute to Beatles in Elgin March 4
In My Life – A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles” is the musical retelling of the Beatles story through the eyes of manager Brian Epstein. The multi-media production features the live music of renowned tribute band, Beatles For Sale, and is considered by industry insiders to be a unique
First Fridays’ return in celebration of eighth year in downtown Aurora
First Fridays will be back with art, music, and more items in interest to the public in Aurora Friday, Feb. 7. The popular event will celebrate its eighth year when it returns after one month off. Several venues will be open to the public for a night of art and
Aurora Public Library newest exhibits reflect Black History Month
Everyone can celebrate Black History Month with The Aurora Public Library’s (APL) newest featured exhibit at Santori Library, Telling a People’s Story: African-American Illustrated Children’s Literature. Originally shown at the Miami University Art Museum in Oxford, Ohio, and now visiting schools and libraries throughout the Midwest, Telling a People’s Story
Fox Valley Park District Winter Stage production: Tarzan
The Fox Valley Park District’s Winter Stage production of Tarzan will be performed at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, in Aurora. Show times will be 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31; 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. Tickets are $10 in advance, or
A step back in time in Montgomery
Those who would like to step back in time to see what life was like in Montgomery 100 or more years ago can view the Then and Now display at the Montgomery Village Hall. Attendees can have the experience of how the passage of time has changed the landscape in
Secret of My Success at Paramount in 2020
Paramount Theatre will have its new, world premiere musical, The Secret of My Success, a hilarious, heartfelt new romp about corporate culture, unbridled ambition, mistaken identity, and making your own way in life. Based on the 1987 Universal Pictures hit movie starring Michael J. Fox, Paramount’s The Secret of My
The Wizard of Oz will visit Naperville community stage
Magical Starlight Theatre invites audiences, young and old, to be captivated by the familiar and beloved story of “The Wizard of Oz,” coming to the Naperville stage January 10-12, 2020 and 17-19, 2020. The company of 54 talented community actors has been hard at work for the past six weeks
‘Toys From the Attic’ special exhibit at Little White School Museum
The Little White School Museum at 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk) in Oswego this Christmas holiday season and has a special vintage toy and game exhibit. Attendees can pick up some special Oswego-related gift items for those hard-to-buy-for friends and relatives. “Toys From the Attic,” the museum’s special holiday
33rd annual madrigal dinner-concert at West Aurora High School:
Approximately 70 West Aurora High School choristers participate in the school’s 33rd annual madrigal dinner-concert Saturday.
Oswego Christmas Walk: Seussian twist, ice sculpting
Oswego Christmas Walk was host to the Grinch and ice sculpting.
East Aurora Prism Concert Dec. 14
East Aurora High School will welcome in the holiday season by presenting its fourth annual Prism Concert, which will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, and at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. The performances take place in the Hawks Auditorium at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane,
The Book of Kells survives in Europe more than 1,200 years
Imagine three Celtic artist monks, secluded in the scriptorium of Iona, or in eastern Scotland, or in a new monastery at Kells, County Meath, Ireland. They welcome in the year 800 A.D. in days filled with extraordinary artistry and commitment. The Book is written on prepared calfskin (vellum) and contains