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Aurora nine-year-old wins Aurora Public Library District Library Card Design

On April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 By admin

When the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) decided to launch a Library Card Design Contest to celebrate National Library Week, we didn’t know what to expect. It was unlike anything the Library previously had done! Thankfully, we were overjoyed with the response from the community and the time has come...

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Arts Events VeteransArt Aurora Navy League Council 247

Public art topic at Aurora Navy League

On April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 By admin

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, April 19. The meeting will be held in the private dining room at the rear (north side) of: Riverview Diner, IL-25 at Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at approximately...

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Artwork in United Methodist Church of Plano: Stained glass, labyrinth

On April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 By admin

Char Wyncoop, church family member of the United Methodist Church of Plano, has been wanting to design a labyrinth based on the stained glass windows at the church for some time. In late February and early March she designed the labyrinth and then painted it during March into early April...

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Arts Carousel EntertainmentAurora University The SpongeBob Musical

Aurora University perform The SpongeBob Musical

On April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 By admin

Aurora University students, from left, Rhealee Fernandez, Dan Keller and Taylor Voyles take bows after Sunday's finale of "The SpongeBob Musical" at Perry Theater.

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Inspirational women at ArtBar Batavia

On March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 By admin

HERstory, an art show celebrating inspirational women, was the theme of the third ArtBar Batavia, Friday, March 11. The event took place at Sidecar Supper Club and Beer Garden, 12 N. River Street, Batavia. Artists who participated in the show were Lindsey Roussel, Chris Prunckle, Juliana Gabriel, Lou Gabriel, Renee...

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1,000 Paper Cranes Memorial in Aurora

On March 8, 2022March 9, 2022 By admin

Amy Jackson, director of The Perch in downtown Aurora, shows how to create a paper crane during the recent Aurora First Fridays event.

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Arts Events PoetryAurora Poetry

Call for poems in Aurora

On February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 By admin

In honor of National Poetry Month in April, Aurora Downtown will be host to a call for poems. The theme is “Rebirth” and poems will be reviewed by the City’s poet laureate. This is open to any writer who resides in the Fox Valley region. Original poems no more than...

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Art and Market Aurora returns

On February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 By admin

Art and Market Aurora is back at Society 57 for six dates this Winter and Spring. The Aurora Downtown group’s indoor market features several hometown vendors at the event space and coffeehouse at 100 S. River Street. The market will feature will both food and artisan vendors on the second...

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Arts EntertainmentCopley Theatre Paramount Theatre

Sweat brings up curtain at Copley Theatre

On February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 By admin

After two years of waiting, Paramount Theatre will launch its new Bold Series next month to bring a new, four-show subscription series, and a new type of live theater, fearless, unexpected and thought-provoking, to the heart of Aurora’s downtown entertainment district. The inaugural production is Sweat, Lynn Nottage’s acclaimed modern-day...

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Arts Carousel EntertainmentCross Lutheran Church Norwegian Dancers

Norwegian Dancers folk troupe in Yorkville March 6

On February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 By admin

Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Rt. 47 in Yorkville, will be host to the Stoughton (Wis.) Norwegian Dancers, a folk-dance troupe, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. The performance is open to vaccinated community members. Admission and parking are free. The sponsor is Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 4-472, a...

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ArtsWater Street Studios

Water Street Studios exhibit in Batavia

On February 8, 2022February 7, 2022 By admin

The opening reception for the next Water Street Studios exhibit will feature artists Chris Hodge, Dave Wensel, Perry Slade, Pedro Palacios, Dave Sobotka, and will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. Those who attend can mingle with other art lovers and support their favorite local community...

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Arts EventsAurora Downtown Aurora First Fridays

Tenth season of First Fridays to begin in Aurora

On February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 By admin

Aurora Downtown will start its 10th season of First Fridays February 4. The nothing-else-like-it event that opens up dozens of downtown venues with art, music, and more continues to attract locals and visitors with a variety of options for all ages. In February, a handful of venues will offer specials...

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Arts CarouselAndrea Tiberi Aurora Public Library District Makerspace

Aurora Public Library District: Improve patrons’ computer skills, programs

On January 18, 2022January 17, 2022 By admin

Bridging the digital divide is a special focus for libraries, especially now. As the pandemic continues and we find ourselves leaning so heavily on technology in our day-to-day lives, the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Digital Services Department is finding new ways to provide services and materials to its customers....

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Arts EntertainmentGroundhog Day Paramount Theatre

Groundhog Day: The Musical to open at Paramount Theatre

On January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 By admin

Imagine being stuck in a time loop, waking up, and realizing you’re living the same day over and over and over and over again. Set your alarm to see Groundhog Day: The Musical, based on the classic Bill Murray film comedy, because the forecast calls for Paramount artistic director Jim...

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Arts FeatureJames Tissot Jo Fredell Higgins

Books offer new dreams in this coming New Year

On December 28, 2021December 26, 2021 By admin

Books under consideration this last week of the old year: • The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse. Author Charlie Mackesy wrote the most delightful book about love, friendship, and kindness. This book speaks a universal language, including these thoughts: “What do you think success is?” asked the...

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Arts EventsElgin Symphony Orchestra

Discussion: Elgin Symphony Orchestra

On December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 By admin

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra invites the public to two free, educational, discussions about the composers and music featured in its upcoming concerts. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 at noon ESO flutist Scott Metlicka will discuss Wagner’s “Flying Dutchman WW63,” Clara Schumann’s “Piano Concerto in A Minor,” and Brahm’s “Symphony No. 2...

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Arts Carousel EntertainmentAurora University Concert

Aurora University concert: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

On December 28, 2021December 27, 2021 By admin

An Aurora University handbell ringer performs Sunday, Dec. 5, at the music department's annual Christmas concert, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," in Crimi Auditorium.

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Art and Market Aurora adds two Saturdays

On December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 By admin

Art and Market Aurora will hold two more Saturday dates, December 11 and December 18 for holiday shopping. The Aurora Downtown group’s indoor market features several vendors at Society 57, 100 S. River Street. The market feature will be both food and artisan vendors from 9 a.m. to noon. The...

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Arts EntertainmentA Christmas Carol Naperville Park District

Shopper’s Carol follows Dickens

On November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 By admin

Magical Starlight Theatre will present four outdoor performances of “A Shopper’s Christmas Carol” at the Naperville Riverwalk Amphitheatre December 11 and 12. The script follows the Charles Dickens story, “A Christmas Carol,” with adaptations by Paul Mapes, a local writer. “We are so excited to be spreading holiday cheer to...

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Arts Carousel Events VeteransFox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Veterans Day

Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Veterans Day art

On November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 By admin

Rick Gardner, left, co-leader of Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club, presents a book to Julie Cumblad, K-2 interventionist at Homestead Elementary School in Oswego School District 308.

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