Category: Arts

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

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.

Shopper’s Carol follows Dickens

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

Copley Theatre renovation ready for live Bold Series

Paramount Theatre will cut the ribbon on another live theater venue in Aurora’s downtown entertainment district, the newly-remodeled Copley Theatre, will launch its all-new Bold Series, a four-show subscription series ready to bring a new type of live entertainment to the second largest city in Illinois. “After nearly two years

Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame nominations to close Nov. 1

The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHF) is accepting nominations of outstanding visual, literary, media, and performing artists, for its 2022 class of inductees until November 1. Forms can be found at foxvalleyartshalloffame.org. Past honorees include Jeffrey Hunt, Paula Zahn, Guy J. Bellaver, John Drury, Frank Catalano, Margaret Hillis,

Makerspace creations reflect enthusiasm at Aurora Public Library District

Participants can become creative in October with the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Tuesday and Wednesday Tech programs! In this series, our wonderful Digital Services team will show you how to make a variety of cool creations using some of the Library’s Maker machines, including our Cricut vinyl cutter, laser