Downers Grove Entertainment
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Sinfonietta Bel Canto to host annual Voice Invitational Sept. 29Aug 27, 2024 10:30 pm - The Sinfonietta Bel Canto, under the direction of Dan D’Andrea, will host its first concert of the season, the annual Voice Invitational.
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Dining out: Portillo’s adds first new cake flavor in 20 yearsAug 27, 2024 2:14 pm - Portillo’s is adding their first new cake offering in over 20 years with the Salted Caramel Spice Cake. Plus, Buffalo Creek Brewing hosts a Burger Throwdown on Sunday, and Yelp has ranked the top 100 pizza spots in the Midwest.
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DuPage County Historical Museum welcomes ‘Three Frenchmen and a Goat’ Sept. 14Aug 26, 2024 4:34 pm - Illinois Humanities Road Scholar John Goldsmith presents the story of three enterprising young men who founded a fraternal supply company in 1892 that today is one of the biggest manufacturers of marching band uniforms.
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Looking for one last summer fest? Try Naperville’s Last FlingAug 26, 2024 2:05 pm - Don’t close the books on summer festival fun just yet. Last Fling starts Friday in Naperville.
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There’s plenty to see this fall at Chicago area museumsAug 26, 2024 11:06 am - There’s plenty to see at suburban and Chicago museums, including the Adler Planetarium and the Shedd Aquarium, which debut new, permanent exhibitions this fall.
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‘It’s a piece of Elmhurst's history’: York Theatre celebrates 100 years of movie magicAug 25, 2024 9:00 pm - The York Theatre is celebrating 100 years in downtown Elmhurst. Its owner will host an event on Sept. 1 and then screen a series of movies each Wednesday representing each decade the theater has been in business.
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Former firefighter pens children’s book inspired by his backyard chickensAug 23, 2024 4:38 pm - T.J. Aagesen of Elgin, a former Downers Grove firefighter, wrote a children’s book called “Chicken For a Day” after being challenged by his sister to write a bedtime story for his nephews.
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Local musicians invited to join Senior Suburban OrchestraAug 22, 2024 2:35 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra is looking for musicians to join their ranks. They currently have openings for all strings, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, and percussion/drums.
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Doggone friendly: Bring your pooch along to these suburban dining destinationsAug 21, 2024 6:21 pm - Many suburban restaurants allow dogs to accompany their owners as they dine outdoors, and this list is just a sampling of some options.
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7 Brew coffee stand dropped by crane onto Naperville siteAug 20, 2024 11:51 am - A 7 Brew drive-through coffee stand will open soon at 1203 Iroquois Ave. in Naperville. The coffee stand recently was dropped on-site by a crane.