St. Charles Entertainment
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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St. Charles celebrates 25th annual Electric Christmas Parade with guest of honor and grand marshalNov 19, 2025 3:28 pm - St. Charles resident Deborah Foote, who was instrumental in creating the illuminated parade in 2001, has been named the Community Guest of Honor for the 25th anniversary of the Electric Christmas Parade. In addition, “The Bear” actor Chris Witaske is the grand marshal for this year’s parade.
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Shining bright: Holiday tree lightings around the suburbsNov 19, 2025 12:48 pm - A community tree lighting is a great way to kick off the holidays. Here’s where they are happening around the suburbs.
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St. Charles Business Alliance warns against fake Holiday Homecoming events on FacebookNov 18, 2025 3:21 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance is warning of fraudulent Facebook events spreading misinformation about the upcoming St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade and Holiday Homecoming.
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Dining out: ‘Wicked’ doughnuts, Fat Rosie’s dirty sodas, new Yard House and moreNov 18, 2025 2:22 pm - You can grab a green-and-pink doughnut on your way to the theater to catch “Wicked: For Good.” We’ve also got news about Fat Rosie’s joining the dirty soda trend, a new Yard House in Naperville, a dessert auction at The Graceful Ordinary and more.
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Theater spotlight: Classic tales, seasonal reviews and cirque spectacularsNov 18, 2025 12:03 pm - Holiday theater heats up with American Blues Theater’s radio play “It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s “A Christmas Carol,” a cirque-style holiday spectacular and more.
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Illinois’ new Poet Laureate to speak to St. Charles Writers GroupNov 14, 2025 11:07 pm - On Nov. 22, the St. Charles Writers Group is hosting Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte as the guest speaker. A member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Anishinaabe, he spent his early years on North Dakota's Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation and migrant camps across the western U.S.
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Classical guitar virtuoso joins St. Charles Singers’ Candlelight Carols on Dec. 5 in Wheaton, Dec. 6-7 in St. CharlesNov 14, 2025 10:25 pm - The St. Charles Singers, led by Jeffrey Hunt, will be joined by virtuoso guitarist Goran Ivanovic for their 41st annual Candlelight Carols concerts in Wheaton and St. Charles, featuring 16 seasonal songs, many new to their repertoire.
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Fine Line’s ‘Animalia’ exhibit showcases vibrant animal artworksNov 12, 2025 8:11 pm - The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is hosting "Animalia" featuring works by 69 artists from 25 states depicting animals, both real and mythical.
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Sweet memories: St. Charles Colonial Cafe’s mini-museum shares ice cream history spanning 125 yearsNov 07, 2025 3:57 pm - Next year will mark 125 years the Anderson name has been involved in milk or ice cream production, distribution and sales throughout the region, with many of those years as a St. Charles icon in the Colonial name.