DuPage County Entertainment
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New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary seasonApr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.
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‘Going to be crazy for this coffee’: 7 Brew continues resurgence of former mall area in St. CharlesApr 02, 2026 11:36 am - With lines of customers frequently wrapping around their buildings, a proposed 7 Brew coffee and energy drink hotspot should continue the revitalization of the former mall property in St. Charles.
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Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservationApr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.
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Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle to lead workshop, open mic at ECCApr 01, 2026 10:24 am - On April 7, Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle will visit Elgin Community College to lead a free poetry workshop and then host the Writer's Center's Open Mic Coffee House where she'll read her work and invite others to share their poetry.
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Annual Aurora Ukulele Festival returns with performances, vendors and workshopsApr 01, 2026 12:32 am - The ninth annual Aurora Ukulele Festival returns April 25-26 at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. The event features performances from prominent ukulele artists, workshops, vendors and open mic sessions.
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Aurora Public Art to debut new exhibit from renowned sculptor and historianMar 31, 2026 10:30 pm - Aurora's Public Art Division will unveil Charles Smith's "A Truth in Stone and Spirit" exhibit on April 3, featuring life-sized figures made from found materials and cement that undergo natural weatherization to symbolize African American resilience.
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Local photographer earns top honors at Chicago area competitionMar 31, 2026 9:52 pm - Mike Baker won Best of Show for November 2025 from the Chicago Area Camera Clubs Association for his photograph "Launch to the Next Outpost" in the Individual Creative Contest. The image also placed second among all entries submitted throughout the year.
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Dining out: Still time to make Easter reservations, new spring specials and moreMar 31, 2026 8:12 pm - Easter is Sunday, but there’s still time to find reservations for brunch or dinner. Also, STK and Kona Grill have new spring specials, Burl in Evanston is hosting a dinner focused on sustainability, and there are a couple of new eateries in the north suburbs.
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Meet Chicago Northwest visitors bureau releases ‘Inspiration Guide’ for 8 Northwest suburbsMar 31, 2026 5:02 pm - Meet Chicago Northwest (MCNW), the official convention and visitors bureau for the Northwest suburbs, has released its latest Chicago Northwest Inspiration Guide, an updated resource designed to inspire exploration across the region’s vibrant communities.
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Nonalcoholic stouts and porters have come a long way. Here are 6 of the best.Mar 31, 2026 11:20 am - A decade ago, if you wanted a nonalcoholic stout or porter, you needed to lower your expectations. But the overall quality of nonalcoholic beer has improved dramatically over the past few years. One of the more distinctive beers in a blind tasting came from Go Brewing, based in Naperville.