The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will showcase the virtuosity of its principal cellist in its January 25 and 26 concerts. Matthew Agnew, who has led the ESO’s cello section since 2002, and is known for his passionate performances across Chicagoland, will perform Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto. “Matthew has such a gift
Aurora Film Society is moving to a new, larger screening location this year. Starting this month, movies will be screened monthly at The Venue, a live music and performance space in downtown Aurora. To celebrate, Aurora Film Society will kick off the 2025 season with a free screening Wednesday, Jan.
December 29, 2024Dear editor; One of the greatest unpaid jobs in Aurora is being an usher at the brand spanking new Stolp Island Theatre, and I can tell you, it’s an absolute privilege. From the moment you walk in, the attention to detail in the theatre draws you into the
Magical Starlight Theatre, a Naperville Park District program, will presents its January 2025 production, Cinderella, the weekends of January 10-12 and 17-19, 2025 at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Avenue. The cast of Cinderella has been working hard since early October and is looking forward to sharing the magical
Visitors to Do or Dye Designs salon in downtown Aurora enjoy hot cocoa at the sixth annual Cocoa Crawl the evening of Friday, Dec. 6.
Celebrating 75 years in song, Aurora’s Fox Valley Festival Chorus will present “From Paris to the North Pole: A Holiday Spectacular” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The music of Mozart, Handel and Irving Berlin will be featured at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, with
West Aurora High School’s music department will stage its 37th annual madrigal dinner and dessert concerts December 14-15 at the student cafeteria, 1201 W. New York Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. The dinner concert with a three-course feast will take place Saturday, Dec. 14, at
Aurora’s Fox Valley Festival Chorus previewed their annual holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 8, with a program Tuesday, Dec. 3. Chorus members under the direction of Mary Beth McCarthy presented a concert for the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association. With a craft fair, cookie exchange and collection of winter gear for
I’m not sure that I ever pronounced it correctly, but Lumenaura sure was fun. Aurora’s inaugural light festival that branded itself as an interactive light and sound experience ran from October 4 through November 1. Lumenaura gave us another reason to explore downtown Aurora. Branded as an “illuminated art experience”
Fox Valley Brass Band continues its 2024 concert series with “Peace, Light and Joy!” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora. Victor Anderson will direct the 31-member band in familiar carols and holiday favorites. Featured will be the music of
The second annual City of Lights Film Festival will take place November 8-9, throughout Downtown Aurora! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at Two Brothers Roundhouse! Ticket holders will receive a single free draft beer or soft drink, with programming beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Tavern
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, recently announced its November lineup, which will start with a free First Fridays open house concert sponsored by Fox Valley Credit Union. Unless otherwise noted, doors open for all shows at 7 p.m. Shows start at 8 p.m.. •Sunday, Nov. 3, Tiwa Bleu and
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, will present a free movie night screening of “Night of the Living Dead” Sunday, Oct. 27. “Night of the Living Dead” is an American independent horror and cult film directed by George A. Romero and starring Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea and Karl Hardman. It
“Hadestown: Teen Edition,” 2019 Tony Award winner for best musical, is coming to Aurora Central Catholic High School (ACC), 1255 N Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Philip Nohl, ACC drama director, said ACC students will perform the show at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9 and at 3 p.m. Saturday,
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present a special concert on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at The Hemmens Cultural Center , 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. The event is being held in partnership with Gail Borden Public Library and the City of Elgin, and will feature José Carlos Díaz
Attendees can take a musical adventure to the isles of Greece with the songs of Abba in Mamma Mia! The Musical November 1-3 at Rosary High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Show dates are Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. and 7
Fox Valley Brass Band will continue its 2024 concert series with “Hymns and Marches” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Victor Anderson will direct the 31-member band in vintage to recent hymn tunes. Composers represented
The Venue, a live music performance room in downtown Aurora, recently announced three new music series, Jazz Sessions at The Venue, She Said with Anne Harris, and Dead Night. “It’s been a goal to expand programming, and we’re excited to add new series to our lineup,” said Scott Tipping, booking
The City of Aurora is excited to announce a new, downtown light experience designed to captivate visitors with mesmerizing light-and-sound-based installations, interactive street art, dazzling live entertainment, futuristic projection mapping, a variety of food and beverage options, and more. LUMENAURA will take place in the heart of the City’s downtown
It will be an evening of great music when the Village of Montgomery presents a free concert in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Guests are encouraged to bring their chairs and blankets to sit back and relax as Beatles Tribute
