Distinguished mugs at the Cocoa Crawl event in Aurora
Five participants mug for the camera (so to tie in with the occasion) in downtown Aurora Friday, Dec. 3 at the annual Cocoa Crawl event as part of First Fridays.
Free showing of film ‘Elf’ December 10 at Wesley in Aurora
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will show the comedy film “Elf” at a family Christmas and movie night. The event will open at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The public is invited. Admission, parking, and refreshments, are free. In addition to the movie, activities will
Aurora University’s annual Christmas concert Dec. 5
By Al Benson Aurora University will present “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” the Music Department’s annual Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 5. Performances will be at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration, 1347 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited.
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
Aurora Winter Lights 2021
At estimated 7,000 celebrants attended in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 19 at the annual Winter Lights Celebration.The holiday season started in grand style in the State’s second-largest city, with Winter Lights , which included a parade surrounded by colorful lights and sing-along with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Then, mayor
Thanksgiving celebration music Nov. 21
InterFaith Aurora will be host to its 14th annual “Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Cathedral of Grace St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2950 Bilter Road, Aurora. All presenting songs and religious praise from diverse congregations throughout the Aurora area will
Aurora LET IT SHINE Light Show
The City of Aurora government recently opened its newest holiday-themed light show at the Fox Valley Mall.
‘Ghostbusters Afterlife’ special screening in North Aurora
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” a comedy/fantasy film based on the 1984 original, will be screened at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Cinemark Tinseltown USA, 320 S. Lincolnway in North Aurora. Fox Valley area residents 50 and older are invited. Admission and parking are free. Attendees are required to show proof of
‘Our Town’ November 5-6 in Aurora
Aurora Central Catholic (ACC) High School actors will perform Thornton WIlder’s “Our Town” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6, at 7 p.m. at the school, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is $10. Reserved seats are an additional $1. Philip A. Nohl, ACC drama and choir
Big Woods Walk: Ghosts of Aurora pioneers portrayed
By Al Benson Ghosts of Aurora settlers came alive Saturday, Oct. 16, at Aurora’s Big Woods Cemetery Walk. Aurora-based Big Woods School Foundation, a nonprofit, staged the first-ever walk at the Cemetery on Eola Road near Butterfield Road. The Walk was to raise funds for restoration of adjacent Big Woods
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
Cinderella transformation at Paramount Theatre in Aurora
You may think you know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this one. Paramount Theatre will present Cinderella, the beloved musical by the genius minds of Rodgers and Hammerstein, in a mesmerizing new production bringing a reimagined take on the classic children’s story that has enchanted families for
The Venue moves back indoors
By Melissa Mercado A great deal is going on at The Venue in Aurora First, I wanted to thank all of you for coming out and supporting live music over the Summer. We had a great time in Mundy Park and it was a pleasure to be able to enjoy
Echoing Air performance of Baroque music in Lombard
The new season of Artist Series presentations at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lombard, interrupted last year by the COVID-19 shutdown, will open at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, when Echoing Air, noted early music ensemble with Baroque instruments, will appear in concert. Based in Indianapolis, Ind., Echoing Air was founded
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 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
Water lantern collection grows to the hundreds in Aurora on Fox River
Hundreds of water lanterns float downstream on the Fox River from Aurora’s RiverEdge Park at a Water Lantern Festival Saturday, Sept. 18.
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
Montgomery Fest: Fun in the Sun, all ages
Scenes from the recent Montgomery Fest portray joy, fun, good weather, family fun.
Annual Aurora Uke Fest, Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra, Casey MacGill
Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra plays Sunday on the Mundy Stage downtown in the annual Aurora Uke Fest.