West Aurora High School’s fine arts department will stage “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26 and a “Tea under the Sea” luncheon with cast members Sunday, April 27. Performances will take place in the school auditorium at 1201 W. New York Street in Aurora. “Little
The Saint Charles Arts Council announces plans to hold its second Plein Air Event, the week of August 18-24, in St. Charles. This will be a juried event, with the judge selection to be announced later. A total of $5,250 in prizes will be awarded. Artists will be allowed to
Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in “Annie” the musical, at Aurora Central High School Friday, April 4. Sandy is a stray mutt that Annie, portrayed by Catie Houck of Aurora, rescues and befriends, becoming her loyal companion throughout the story. In addition to Tilly, owned
The City of Naperville government invites teen artists to beautify the community by submitting original artwork. The selected artwork will be used to wrap six streetlight controller boxes near Naperville North and Naperville Central high schools, transforming the utility boxes into eye-catching public art. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday,
Elk Grove Village artist Tim Lowly, right, speaks March 25, to attendees gathered at Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center for “Temma in Aurora,” an exhibit of 40 paintings, drawings, sculpture, and installation pieces through May 16.
The St. Charles Arts Council will host its 2025 Student Art Show April 12 through May 4. The exhibit will feature artwork from 182 student artists, will be on display at the SCAC Arts Resource Center, 121 N. 2nd Street, Suite H, St. Charles. Gallery hours will be Wednesday through
Alley Art Festival will celebrate 15 years Saturday, Aug. 30. The independently run event is currently seeking local artists to apply. Applications will be open to artists until June 1. The popular, grassroots art festival will feature artists and artisans from noon to 5 p.m. on both pedestrian-friendly Water Street
West Aurora High School returned its 17th annual Fine Arts Festival Saturday, March 1. Featuring student graphic and performing artists, the festival included concerts from ensembles from elementary and middle schools and West High. Demonstrations included students crafting creations from clay and others making original paintings as visitors watched. Event
Alley Art Festival will celebrate 15 years Saturday, Aug. 30. The independently run event is currently seeking local artists to apply. Applications will be open to artists from March 1 until June 1.The popular, grassroots art festival will feature artists and artisans from noon to 5 p.m. on both pedestrian-friendly
Art is all around us. We’re lucky if we see it. As I prepare for the 15th year of Alley Art Festival, I am reminded of the incredible talent of the local arts community. Local artists have painted dozens of murals in the past decade for us to enjoy. Local
All Fox River Valley students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit their artwork for consideration for the St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) annual Student Art Show. The deadline to submit is Friday, March 14. There is no entry fee to participate, and any medium except videos will be considered.
Magical Starlight Theatre, a Naperville Park District program, will presents its January 2025 production, Cinderella, the weekends of January 10-12 and 17-19, 2025 at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue. The cast of Cinderella has been working hard since early October and is looking forward to sharing the magical
The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division will be have its final exhibit of 2024, Winter Garden Of Youth, from Friday, Dec. 6, through Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Aurora Public Art’s gallery hours are
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinoisans may soon submit designs for what could be the new state flag. The Illinois Flag Commission, a bipartisan body of appointed officials, will accept designs for a new state flag online or by mail from September 3 to October 18. More information can be
Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for its 14th year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The free festival will bring more than 90 Aurora area artists to the downtown. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged at pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall and Downer
The St. Charles Arts Council will be host to multiple events to close out its program year. Plein Air – Kane County will be alive with outdoor painters (plein air artists) August 19 25. Forty artists from throughout the United States will be eligible for $5,000 in awards. Plein Air
Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin holds the bell while mural artist Max Sansing rings it in dedication of the new mural, Tuesday, June 18, in the heart of downtown Aurora at 31 S. Broadway.
An Aurora church and four community organizations will partner in a free four-day arts camp for 50 students. Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will host its annual Art and Soul Camp from Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27. Community partners are Aurora Area Interfaith
Those soaking up sun in downtown Aurora can enjoy a visual treat along Broadway or Water Street, portraits inspired by the Leland Bluebird Recording Sessions between 1937 and 1938.
The Kane County Specialty Courts recently held an inspiring art show aimed at assisting individuals battling mental health and substance abuse issues in their journey to recovery. The event, which took place at the Kane County Judicial Center, showcased a diverse array of artwork created by participants in the specialty
