Taste of Batavia:
The Taste of Batavia Block Party Sunday includes a huge throng on the lawn of the Peg Bond Center for picnic and music. Carter Crane/The Voice
Cultural Champions to be honored at roots Aurora Festival Friday
A lifetime Auroran whose German immigrant ancestry led him into the sausage business, and a Mexican immigrant with an admirable determination to honor everyone he meets, both will be honored as Cultural Champions at the 2018 Roots Aurora Festival Friday in downtown Aurora. Edward Schleining will be honored for continuing
First Fridays celebrations to include Roots Aurora, SciTech
First Fridays will celebrate cultural diversity and 30 years of SciTech Hands On Museum in downtown Aurora Friday. Presented by Family Focus, Roots Aurora is a free cultural celebration that will offer live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural awareness from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Water Street Mall near
Feathered friends of the Fox Valley explored at Kiwanis Club of Aurora
Bob and Kathy Andrini share their knowledge of 46 species of birds at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Bob is the president of the Kane County Audubon, a local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society. The diverse group of individuals enjoy watching and
Legally Blonde first of four-part Broadway Series
Audiences will have the opportunity to see why many are buzzing about the amazing musicals produced and presented at the Chicago-area’s most decorated theater. Legally Blonde will start Paramount Theatre’s eighth season, September 5-October 21, in the four-part Broadway Series. Following Legally Blonde, Paramount’s Broadway Series will continue with The
Fun and fundraising at Aurora Public Library Foundation BBQ Bash
By Anthony Stanford – It’s a fact that no one actually has confirmed seeing Marty McFly, Doc Brown, or their time-traveling DeLorean at the Back to the 1980s BBQ Bash August 25 at the Santori Library of Aurora. However, Aurora Public Library (APL) customers, supporters, volunteers, and staff members who
Library Card Sign-up Month in Batavia
By Patricia Leonard – The Batavia Public Library will be host to an ice cream social and open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 9, to kick off Library Card Sign-up Month at the Library, 10 South Batavia Avenue. Visitors can enjoy ice cream, a musical performance
Plano Library: Books, kids, knit
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit http://www.planolibrary.info/ or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns,
Fundraiser forum
Fox Valley Habitat party Sunday Fox Valley Habitat’s Swing Fore Fox Valley Habitat, will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at Topgolf Naperville, 3211 Odyssey Court, Naperville. There will be a buffet, golf, 50/50 raffle, and fun for the family. Cost is $65 per golf player,
Ukulele Festival a full day
Ukulele players move down Water Street to the main stage in the inaugural event in downtown Aurora, Sunday. Click here to see a video clip of the opening act: Hix Bros Ukulele Band. Click here to see a video clip of the second act: Hula O Puanani with Hoapili. Jason Crane/The
Paramount Theatre in Aurora earns 10 Jeff Award nominations
Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Committee announced recently the 2017-2018 Equity Jeff Award nominees, and Paramount Theatre in Aurora, with its Broadway Series productions, earned 10 nominations for outstanding performance, direction, and design in Chicago theater last season. Paramount was the only Chicago theater to land two nominations in the highly-competitive category
Street dedication to John and Eileen Hix, home to Hix Brothers Music in Aurora
The city government of Aurora dedicates Westbrook Drive in Aurora Friday to John and Eileen Hix Street, home to Hix Brothers Music in Aurora. The rain stopped long enough to reveal the street sign. John Hix was born in Aurora in 1924. As a child, he learned to play the
More than 60 vendors showcase their creations at the Alley Art Festival in downtown Aurora
The Alley Art Festival on Water Street Saturday in Aurora provides many vendors on a 80-degree-plus day, one day prior to the Ukulele Festival. Click here to see more photos. Jason Crane/The Voice
Roots Aurora September 7 in Aurora
Roots Aurora, the free community block party, which celebrates the cultural richness of Aurora, will be 5 p.m.to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at the Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. Roots Aurora is a community celebration of dance, music, art and food, presented by non-profit organizations and community leaders.
Naperville Carillon music for Aretha Franklin
Carillonneur for Naperville, Tim Sleep, plays Aretha Franklin songs Saturday to honor the Queen of Soul who died Thursday, Aug. 16 at the age of 76. The Naperville Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower has 72 bells and is on the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville. The Moser Tower was built in
Sierra Club Valley of the Fox in Batavia Sept. 10
The Sierra Club Valley of the Fox will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 at the Batavia Public Library where we will welcome Carolyn Burnham of the Batavia Environmental Commission. She will discuss the current efforts of the BEC and other affiliated groups such as river clean-ups, Fabyan Woods Restoration
Contemplation of what could have been in sports exploits
I was never any good at sports, although I thought I wanted to be. My Little League career was hampered only by the fact I couldn’t catch, throw, run, or hit. I’m positive I would have been a much better player if I could have done those things. The other
Fox Valley Robotics ready for 17th season in Batavia
Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics (FVR/BR) will open registration for their 17th season this year with new robotics challenges for kids in first through 12th grades. The LegoWolves Division for first through third graders will take on space in the new challenge “Mission Moon”. These young kids will work
World War II Veteran Al Skyles Honored in Montgomery Fest Parade
Al Skyles, 94, in spite of Summer heat, uses an umbrella to shield the sun during Sunday’s Montgomery Fest parade. The World War II veteran was in the U.S. Navy and is a member of the VFW Post 7452 in Montgomery. See the video of the parade at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason
Fourth Annual India Day Parade in Naperville
The huge India Day Parade in Naperville Sunday afternoon includes the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in Aurora. The video captures the full parade at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice