For a while artists well-established 19th Century artists, Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh lived at 23 Place Lamartine, the Yellow House, in Arles, in southern France. One thing they had in common was an intense fantasy life in which their own real lives merged with their reading. Van Gogh
Do you have experience in entertainment? Do you have ideas to expand Aurora’s entertainment options? Would you like to collaborate with others in adjacent industries to make the City of Lights shine even brighter? The City of Aurora is seeking community members who have a passion for and proven results
The sixth annual Aurora Uke Fest will be Saturday, Aug. 19 in downtown Aurora, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Ukulele workshops will begin at 11 a.m. overlooking the Fox River at Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue. There will be an open mike at 11 a.m. and a strumalong session at
Two-year old Majesty, wearing bell-bottom pants, shows her dance moves as one of many winners of the 70s outfit contest in downtown Aurora Thursday, July 13 at the monthly Studio 54 celebration.
Sip’n Paint Tea Party, a watercolor class, will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 22 and 23 at the Cornicopia Tea & Gift Shop, 63 S. Broadway, Aurora. Cost is $29. There will be a maximum group size of 12. Tickets can be purchased at thecornucopiashopllc.com/signup-for-sip-n-paint-tea-party, or
The St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) will be host to an Affair of the Art Fundraiser at Eden on the River Restaurant from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 28. The fundraiser will feature a champagne toast, appetizers, seated dinner, live entertainment, a live Time and Talent auction, silent
A second annual arts camp for neighborhood youth opened Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. “Art and Soul,” a free evening camp featuring a daily dinner and indoor/outdoor activities, was scheduled to run July 10-13. Simply Destinee, an Aurora-based dance center, was a partner with the Church for
After relocating legally to the United States, Sam Villegas earned a degree, a prestigious job, and accolades from his employer, who said Villegas’ rare talent has led to sales for the Company, Bureau Gravity. Digital marketing agency Bureau Gravity in Aurora was host to a gallery show and artistic presentation
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, the Nation’s largest musical theater subscription house, has announced the cast and creative team for its 12th Broadway Series opener, the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, August 30-October 15. Opening night will be Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit
Danielle Tranchita of Aurora, from left, Brooke Feltes, Batavia; and Kaylee Mastiolas, Aurora, rehearse “Hampire: Prince of Darkness” at Aurora Central Catholic High School June 30-July 1.
Laura Lynne Art will be host to an open studio from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Laura’s new Aurora studio will feature her latest playful, bright, and vibrant collage works and wearable art. Laura Lynne will display her new jewelry line, which includes earrings which showcase her
It was a party with a purpose in Aurora Thursday night. The purpose was to celebrate iconic artist Andy Warhol while attracting residents and visitors to the downtown business district. Hundreds danced the night away at Aurora’s kick-off to its Color Me Warhol Summer Experience with a special Studio 54
One of the tell-tale signs that Summer is just around the corner is the announcement of the Downtown Naperville Summer sculptures! “We have seen dinosaurs, sailboats, dogs, pickup trucks, and so many other fun and creative sculptures over the years,” said Danielle Tufano, executive director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance.
Artwork will be on display in venues in St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3. The Arts Ramble is a collaborative effort between the Fine Line Creative Arts Center and the St. Charles Arts Council. “The Fox River Arts Ramble began in 2017
The style and techniques of mid-century artist Ruth Van Sickle Ford will be explored on a free walk through the exhibit of her work at the Aurora Historical Society (AHS) at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Art conservator, Scott Sherwood, will be a speaker and discuss what he sees in
With torrential rain and howling wind as a backdrop, the classes of 2020 and 2022 were inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Friday, March 31 at Villa Olivia in Bartlett. The weather did not deter attendees, who came to celebrate the 10 influential and talented artists all
First Fridays in Aurora will celebrate the start of Spring along with National Poetry Month, Friday, April 7. Here are sites in downtown Aurora which will be in action with events and items to see: The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River Street, will have a Spring sale plus
A touchstone of the arts in Aurora, Nancy Smith Hopp left us March 23, 2023 with the same unassuming grace she showed in all she did in Aurora. And, she did a great amount. As a historian, biographer, connoisseur of art and architecture, philanthropist, executive, trustee, conservationist, gardener, mentor, and
The St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) will be host to a reception for more than 100 student artists Saturday, April 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The reception will take place at 116 Gallery in downtown St. Charles and is in celebration of the 2023 Student Art Show which
The Aurora Historical Society is adding a series of five talks by Aurora-area art experts to the Spring exhibit on display at the Pierce Art and History Center at 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Entitled Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford, the show features more than 30 watercolors by
