18th Annual Black History program at the Prisco Center in Aurora
Gayles Memorial Baptist Male Chorus perform at the 18th Annual Black History program Friday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Jason Crane/The Voice
Tribute to Aretha Franklin
An Aretha Franklin tribute by singer Opal Staples Smith celebrates Black History Month at East Aurora High School Saturday. Carter Crane/The Voice
The Producers: Much precision
By Jeanette Hirt – When a has-been Broadway producer and his accountant cook up a scheme to scam $2 Million from their investors, they couldn’t wait for the big day. They set out to produce an undiscovered musical flop entitled, Springtime for Hitler, so outrageous that it wouldn’t last a
Rosary Alumnae assist Dominican
Rosary High School Alumnae Association sponsored a drive to collect warm Winter items for the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora. Items collected included hats, gloves, scarves, slippers, socks, and blankets. Rosary held a donation drive at home basketball games. New this year, patrons and members of the Fox Valley Festival
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Wheel of Soul Tour in Aurora July 21
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Wheels of Soul tour, one of the most anticipated concert events of the Summer, will make its only Chicago-area stop Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Unrivaled in its blend
Victorian Valentine project at Little White School Museum in Oswego
Little White School Museum volunteer Stephanie Just, right, helps a visitor with her Victorian Valentine project. Families are invited to visit the museum, 72 Polk Street in Oswego, Saturday and Sunday, February 9-10, to make and take home an instant heirloom during the museum’s annual free “Victorian Valentines” craft activity.
Lunafest in Oswego offers best indie films Saturday
The 18th annual LUNAFEST will bring winners from Sundance, AFI Fest, and SxSW to Oswego Saturday, Feb. 9! It may be awards season for Hollywood blockbusters, but this year some of the best films hitting the indie circuit are coming straight to Oswego at the Village Hall. The Oswego Cultural
History of Chinese New Year celebrations presented to Kiwanis Club of Aurora on the first day of The Year of the Pig
Sophia Luo, originally from China, sings the song “The Moon Represents My Heart” by Teresa Teng for members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Luo shared history of Chinese New Year celebrations on the first day of The Year of the Pig, February
Yorkville Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group wins Mini Golf FUN Raiser for third straight year
The Yorkville Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) poses for a victory photo at the Player’s Choice Award after winning the Mini Golf FUN Raiser for the third straight year in Yorkville. This year TAG’s theme was “Dr. Seuss.” TAG scored twice as many votes as the second place winner.
Writer’s, Book, Groups in Plano
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and
T.A.G. shares teen ideas
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Tuesday, Feb. 12 and 26, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.,
Paramount Theatre plans Broadway blockbuster, 2019-2020
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, the second largest subscription house in the Nation, announced the four blockbuster musicals on tap for the company’s ninth Broadway Series: • Newsies, the rousing, David versus Goliath, Disney family musical ripped straight from the headlines about newsboys who take on a greedy news tycoon, is Paramount’s
Music lineup set for Aurora’s May 3 festival
The music lineup for the May 3 Food Truck Festival has been announced by Aurora Downtown. Todd Kessler will be the headline at this year’s event at 7:30 p.m. at the Millennium Plaza gazebo stage on Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora. Fans of NBC television’s The Voice might recognize Kessler
Five music events at Weisner RiverEdge Park
Summer may be six months away, but Thomas J. Weisner RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway Street, in downtown Aurora is already hot to announce five live music events to jumpstart its 2019 Summer season: • Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds: The Final Performances with special guests Al Jardine and Blondie
First rehearsal for Fox Valley Festival Chorus
The Fox Valley Festival Chorus (FVFC) will hold its first rehearsal for the Spring 2019 season Monday, Feb. 4 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn, Aurora. The Chorus is open to new members; this first rehearsal of the Spring season is a good time to join! Registration will
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at East Aurora High School:
Lift Every Voice and Sing by young singers from Cathedral of Grace St. John Church sign singers perform at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at East Aurora High School Monday. Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin’s 2019 Service Above Self Awards were presented to 58 youth during
Three Aurora aldermanic challengers forums listed
Aurora aldermanic forums ready There will be three Aurora aldermanic challengers forums in partnership with the participating businesses and candidates: • Tredwell Coffee: Barista Candidate Forum on Downer Street, Saturday, Jan. 26 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments to be offered to all who attend. • The Aurora Tap House:
Thoughts to chew on: The Gum Challenge, goaded, and gloating
Over the past months in The Voice, I’ve written stories of my various death-defying occupations, such as forklift driver, assembly line worker, paperboy, at my various places of employment, advancing in my chosen career of never doing the same thing twice or even once, for that matter. Here is yet
Hugging booth at First Fridays in downtown Aurora
After a month off, First Fridays is ready to burst with love February 1. A hugging booth, bunny art, Valentines, and tons of tunes will start the year of art, music, and more activities in downtown Aurora. Aurora Downtown will be host to a free pop up photo booth with
Seed Swap sows Spring flowers, vegetables, to grow
By Miriam Meza – Does this cold weather make you wish it was Spring? The Aurora Public Library can help! No, we can’t change the weather, but we can help you prepare for Spring, and make Winter feel a little less dreadful. Imagine a garden full of vibrantly-colorful flowers, the