Category: Entertainment

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More than 100 canines gathered at Phillips Park for the annual Aurora Pooch Parade

The dog days of summer were back in full force in Aurora Sunday, Oct. 3 as more than 100 canines gathered at Phillips Park for the annual Aurora Pooch Parade. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin was on hand to welcome the dogs and their owners to the popular annual event.

Latino Youth, Flags of Latin Nations in the Spotlight for Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora

Latino Youth, Flags of Latin Nations in the Spotlight for Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora

Latino youth were stars of the show in downtown Aurora Friday, Oct. 2.    Hundreds of supporters came out for the youth-led Parade of Nations as part of the City’s Aurora Avanzando (Aurora Forward) Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.  Popular 9-year-old mariachi singer Ryan Cornejo opened the ceremony with a performance that

First Fridays filled with art, music

First Fridays will feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more features Friday. Several locations will include decorated storefronts celebrating the return of Paramount Theatre with its current production of “Kinky Boots.” September 3, Roots Aurora is back with family-friendly activities from 5 p.m. to 7

Four-day Vet Fest runs through Sunday, Aug. 29

Shawn Barker will start Vet Fest Thursday, Aug. 26 with his “Man In Black” Johnny Cash Tribute Show along with special guests Hillbilly Rockstarz at the Oswego Entertainment Venue, 1010 Station Drive, Oswego Vet Fest will be a four-day concert series and will feature eight bands which will benefit veterans,

Oswego unveils Venue 1012 Station Drive at grand opening ceremony

In just two short years, and with a lot of collaboration from community partners, a dream has become reality along Oswego’s Orchard Road corridor. The new Venue 1012, located at 1012 Station Drive, is now officially open and will provide a home for entertainment and the performing arts in Oswego.

Surf rock band, Los Straitjackets, at The Venue

The Venue, the 200-seat music performance space in downtown Aurora, continues to wow fans with its Music In Mundy Outdoor Concert Series. Agnes Mundy Park, adjacent to The Venue, is an outdoor space perfect for presenting shows and adhering to current COVID safety guidelines. In the event of severe weather,

CAPE Con at Aurora Public Library District sites August 9-14 for all ages

Do you miss going to cons and hanging out with all your fandom friends? Well, have no fear! The Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) CAPE Con is here! August 9-14, APLD will present CAPE Con, a week-long comic and fandom convention with events for all ages. This year, we’ll celebrate