Downers Grove Entertainment
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St. Thomas the Apostle to host ‘Advent Lessons and Carols’ Dec. 13Nov 26, 2024 10:23 am - A trio of nationally-recognized inspirational vocalists and recording artists will headline the annual “Advent Lessons and Carols” program at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville.
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Naperville Parade of Lights to honor Special OlympiansNov 25, 2024 12:28 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville will be honoring local Special Olympians from the Naperville area as the grand marshals for this year’s Parade of Lights on Friday, Nov. 29.
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‘So excited’: Long days, big dreams go into ballerina’s ‘Nutcracker’ debutNov 25, 2024 10:53 am - When she was 8, Sia Erter played a guest at the magnificent party Clara’s parents throw in Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” This week, the Glen Ellyn dancer will be at the center of the action as Princess Clara in several Salt Creek Ballet productions.
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Where to see ‘The Nutcracker’ in the city and suburbsNov 25, 2024 9:36 am - There are many opportunities to see “The Nutcracker” over the holiday season. Here are a few of them.
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Making spirits bright: Holiday light shows illuminate the suburbsNov 22, 2024 9:32 am - Holiday light shows across the suburbs are driving away the darkness. Now’s the perfect time to explore a variety of dazzling displays — outdoors on illuminated walking paths or from the warmth of your car.
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Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour returns for 5th yearNov 20, 2024 11:40 pm - Santa’s Christmas Charities, a nonprofit organization, has announced the return of the Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour for 12 nights, starting Nov. 30 and continuing to Dec. 11.
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Naperville’s Huaxing Arts Group and Crystal Lake Strikers to perform in 90th annual Chicago Thanksgiving ParadeNov 20, 2024 2:13 pm - Naperville’s very own Huaxing Arts Group and the Crystal Lake Strikers are among the local performers participating in Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 28.
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Dining out: Chocolate beer, local breweries recognized, Cajun wine dinner and moreNov 20, 2024 8:44 am - Enjoy two great tastes that taste great together as Penrose Brewing releases a chocolate ale just in time for the holidays. Also, a couple of other local breweries were recognized in a leading craft beer publication and there are two new Italian eateries in the suburbs.
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Where you can eat, drink and be merry before, during and after ThanksgivingNov 20, 2024 8:23 am - We’ve got dining and entertainment options for Thanksgiving Eve and Black Friday, as well as a few more restaurants to consider for the big day.
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Enjoy Holiday Chamber Music Festival Dec. 15 in historic Mayslake HallNov 19, 2024 8:56 pm - Enjoy music of the holiday season in one of the area’s finest cultural halls with the Holiday Chamber Music Festival on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the historic and picturesque Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.