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Ron Onesti: Memories of Andy Hardy and Boys TownNov 22, 2024 2:16 am - A bunch of years back, I hosted Mickey Rooney at The Arcada, as he celebrated his 89th birthday. It was a completely magical experience, one that I could never forget.
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops offer unique gifts, Santa visits and moreNov 21, 2024 1:26 pm - Discover the perfect presents this holiday season at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops! Now in their fifth season, the Shops give the community a chance to show its love for local businesses, offering a variety of products and a one-of-a-kind shopping destination.
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Ron Onesti: The Election is over, but the flag still fliesNov 08, 2024 3:30 am - As I am getting on in my years, I appreciate the simpler and meaningful things in life more and more. Time with family and friends, the fruits of my labor, a beautiful, sunny day.
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Concert for a Cause: WeishFest returns for 11th year of giving backNov 04, 2024 11:11 pm - WeishFest will kick off at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Salt Shed in Chicago, raising money to serve adolescents and young adults facing cancer.
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Ron Onesti: That’s right, I had ‘Saturday Night Fever’Nov 01, 2024 8:15 am - I have always loved music … all kinds of music. People today know me pretty much as a rocker, but there was a fleeting moment when I was almost forced to “pick a team” — disco or rock.
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Ron Onesti: The power of music … on her last dayOct 25, 2024 7:00 am - The day started like most others at The Arcada. The building came alive in the morning as staff began the set up for the day.
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Ron Onesti: M&Ms used to be my favorite candy!Oct 23, 2024 10:27 pm - It’s been a whirlwind!!! We have had soooo many shows recently, even more than normal! And once again in October we have one stretch of 15 shows in 11 straight days! Live music is back … and people are loving it!
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Ron Onesti: John Bonham’s Stairway to a Heavenly LegacyOct 14, 2024 2:33 pm - At our Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, rock ’n’ roll royalty came, and conquered. Jason Bonham, the talented son of original Zep drummer John Bonham, brought his incredible live-band, multi-media “Led Zeppelin Experience” to St. Charles.
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Ron Onesti: The ‘Souls’ of The ArcadaOct 14, 2024 2:05 pm - As we painted, swept and cleaned in preparation of reopening after the pandemic, we had many “quiet” nights at The Arcada. It was a combination of excitement, anxiety and a bit eerie being alone in that magnificent grand hall at night. One night ... I just stopped and ... admired the original architecture and décor of the 1926 treasure. What a true gem.
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Race to the finish: Make fall memories at Naperville Pumpkin RaceOct 11, 2024 4:02 pm - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation’s annual Naperville Pumpkin Race is set for noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Rotary Hill Park.