Wheaton Entertainment
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A seasoned conductor agreed to conduct the Wheaton Municipal Band when he turned 100. He just kept his word.Aug 26, 2025 2:05 pm - Arnald Gabriel, who conducted the U.S. Air Force Band for many years, told the leader of the Wheaton Municipal Band that he would conduct the suburban band when he was 100. Bruce Moss made it happen.
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The orchard experience: Where to go for fall apple pickingAug 25, 2025 6:49 am - “Our apple crop is looking great this year,” said Sarah Bell, owner and manager of Royal Oak Orchard in Harvard. Here are some suburban orchards where you can go apple picking.
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Win a free burrito per month for a year at grand reopening of Wheaton QDOBA FridayAug 21, 2025 11:45 am - QDOBA Mexican Eats will celebrate their newly remodeled restaurant in Wheaton Friday by giving away free burritos for a year to the first 100 guests in line. Starting at 11 a.m., the first 100 guests in line will be awarded a punch card good for one free burrito per month for a year.
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‘Bigger and more beautiful’: Wheaton coffee house owner opens The Kilns downtownAug 17, 2025 9:00 pm - The owner of a bustling coffee shop in downtown Wheaton has unveiled The Kilns, a new co-working and social house named after the home of “The Chronicles of Narnia” author C.S. Lewis.
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St. Charles Singers explore new works alongside familiar favorites in 41st seasonAug 15, 2025 3:35 pm - St. Charles Singers launches its 2025-26 season with little-known pieces, international Christmas tunes, and sacred songs for its first-ever Italian concert tour.
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Cantigny hosts an array of fall eventsAug 11, 2025 7:45 pm - Cantigny Park in Wheaton hosts various fall events including garden tours, Revolutionary War reenactments, outdoor farm dinners, car and jewelry shows, live music, and a family-friendly Fall Fest.
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Wheaton Municipal Band presents its season finale concertAug 05, 2025 9:09 pm - Wheaton Municipal Band plays its final summer concert on Aug. 7, featuring favorites like Aaron Copland, Andrew Lloyd Weber and John Williams.
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College of DuPage hosts special event for Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibitionAug 05, 2025 7:56 pm - A special event was held for local officials to view the Hokusai & Ukiyo-e art exhibition from Japan. Along with tours, the event featured a breakfast, speeches, and interactive Japanese cultural experiences until Sept 21.
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Best Bets: Rosemont welcomes Beatles fans, the MAC hosts second Japan festAug 05, 2025 5:40 pm - Beatles fans gather in Rosemont for the annual Fest for Beatles Fans, the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center host a second Hokusai Japan Fest, and Broadway in Chicago hosts a free summer concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
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Drink under the stars at these 6 rooftop barsAug 05, 2025 4:25 pm - Whether you’re craving a casual after-work drink with friends or an upscale romantic evening under the stars, these suburban rooftops cater to every mood.