Local Culture, Aurora IL
Golden Hour Social is a new workshop and event space in Batavia. It’s also a place to meet new friends, bond with old ones, laugh, laugh-cry, learn a new skill, and celebrate. All while feeling comfortable among amazing women in a gorgeous...
Ukulele-infused rootsy folk rock is one way of describing the vibration Kevin Presbrey is casting out there these days, but you could also very well say that his songs have a way of giving you that cozy feeling of being snuggled...
Miss Fannie’s Annual Yard Sale is a popular tradition on the lawn of Mutual Ground in Aurora. A day of great deals to support a much-needed local organization. But who is Miss Fannie? Miss Fannie is Fannie Morrison, a woman who shows...
Review by Marissa Amoni Mamma Mia! A sweet love story woven together by a bunch of pop hits by the Swedish group ABBA. That’s impressive enough, but on the Paramount stage, Mamma Mia! shimmers and shines. It becomes a two-hour-plus vacation to...
This summer brings a refreshing, free musical treat to downtown Aurora every Wednesday evening through Aug. 17. The Wednesdays at the Plaza free concert series kicked off its first full season last Wednesday with the fiery blues and rock of the Scott...
Water Street Studios Main Gallery brings the work of established Chicago and Batavia artists Steve Sherrell and Richard DeVeau together in an exhibition titled: “Phase II,” opening April 8 and continuing until May 7, 2016. Sherrell, a seasoned Chicago artist and Professor...
I fell in love a little last night when I saw “Hairspray – The Broadway Musical” on stage at the Paramount Theatre for the first time. I always fall in love a little bit when I watch musicals at the Paramount. But...
First Fridays is Dec. 4 in downtown Aurora. There are 17 venues open with art, music, and other awesome stuff. Here is your guide with suggested times to maximize fun. Are you going solo? If yes, stop at these venues. 6...
FOX VALLEY – Summer and fun are synonymous. I don’t want to miss anything fun this summer, so I compiled a list. (I love lists. I made a zine about lists once. You can buy it HERE on Etsy.) I made a...
