Jan-Dec
Art in City Hall
Enjoy art in the United City of Yorkville City Hall Council Chambers, 800 Game Farm Road. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. For information contact 630.553.8564

August 1,2
Downtown Alive! Rocks the Fox
The Rocks the Fox Weekend closes out the summer for the Downtown Alive! Festival Series and is filled with nationally renowned classic rock bands. Friday night kicks off at 6:00 pm with Problem Child, Chicago's Bon Scott - ac/dc tribute band, just close your eyes and you’ll believe its Bon Scott and ac/dc live”. Headliner, Blue Oyster Cult, is best known for 76’s “Don’t Fear the Reaper", 77’s "Godzilla”, and 81’s “Burnin' for You". The band is a pioneer in heavy metal music for its hard-edged musical assault. Saturday begins at 2:00pm with an activity filled KidZone with free interactive activities plus a KidZstage with Circus Boy – a Hilarious prop comic & stuntman and the band OD TAPO IMI – Tropical steel drums mixed with Jimmy Buffet and the Blue Man Group offers up a ton of island fun! Then on the Main stage at 3pm Dbl. Shot a cover band offers up “A Double Shot of Rock”! Covering all the classics that you know and love and then some plus new classics in the making. Next is ARRA, a Chicago based rock band covering the music of Journey, Boston, Styx, Rush, Van Halen, Creed, REO Speedwagon, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Foreigner, Queen, Lynard Skynard, Nickleback, Black Crowes and many more! At 7:00 pm things really start to rock with Molly Hatchet, this American Southern Rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1974. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from the album of the same title. At 8:30p - UFO fishes off the night! These rock legends have distinguished themselves not only by contributing rock classics to musical history, but by also keeping their artistic output at a permanently high level and always having a fresh wind blowing through their band structure. UFO clocked up one success after the other during the 70’s with classics such as Phenomenon, Force It and No Heavy Pettin. The beginning of the new millennium finds Phil Mogg, Pete Way and Paul Raymond as inspired and creative as ever. Thanks to their American guitarist, Vinnie Moore, who proved his class and significance for the group on You Are Here, his debut recording with UFO, and the live cut, Showtime, the band has grown even stronger. The festival is FREE and includes a FREE KidZone with rides and activities, over a dozen Aurora area restaurants offering a very diverse menu, icy cold libations, plus many more surprises. Bring a lawn chair (no coolers please) and kick back, relax and enjoy the music on a warm summer night in historic downtown Aurora!
10 East Galena Blvd. & Stolp Ave., Aurora, IL 60507
Phone=630.8444731
www.downtownaliveaurora.com

August 1- 3
NORTH AURORA DAYS
Annual community event that includes arts and crafts, music, fireworks, games, a siren and lights parade, nightlight golf, 5K and 10K runs, emergency vehicle show and the North Aurora Pet Parade.
Throughout North Aurora
(630) 897-8228
www.vil.north-aurora.il.us

Aug. 1
ART IN YOUR EYE ARTS WALK
Participating downtown Batavia Businesses host Fox Valley artists and provide refreshments for guests. Hours: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Downtown Batavia
8 W. Wilson St., Batavia
(630) 761-3528
www.artinyoureye.com

Aug. 3
Music by the Lake presents The Chicago Brass Quintet
Music by the Lake 2008 on the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, WI includes something for everyone - the Main Stage Series, with four Saturday evening performances; the Sundays at 4 Series, featuring classical chamber music performances; and our sensational season finale Spotlight Concert. Performers include Maureen McGovern and the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra; The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four; Prometheus Trio; "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss; Chicago Brass Quintet; Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band with Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. For dates and ticket information, visit our web site at www.aurora.edu/mbtl.
George Williams College of Aurora University, Williams Bay, WI 53191
866-843-5200
www.aurora.edu/mbtl

Aug. 5
25th annual National Night Out
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 6 - 8 p.m.—Join the Yorkville Police Department & Citizens Police Academy Alumni in a unique crime & drug prevention event at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road. Demonstrations, food, fun and children's activities. Free. For information contact 630.553.8511.

Aug. 7
Prospective Member Reception
If you have ever thought of a Country Club Membership, now is the time! The Membership Committee of Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora cordially invites you to an Open House Reception on August 7th from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Enjoy refreshing beverages and appetizers while learning more about Stonebridge Country Club and membership opportunities including our one-year trial and corporate memberships. Membership at Stonebridge also allows use of the Executive Board Room and other rooms for meetings, seminars, weddings, anniversaries or upcoming holiday parties. Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball and Exquisite Dining await you!
To R.S.V.P for this event, please contact Sallie Wolcott, Director of Membership & Marketing by phone at 630-820-8887 Ext. 220 or email Sallie at swolcott@stonebridge-cc.org.
Stonebridge Country Club
2705 Stonebridge Blvd., Aurora, IL 60502
630-820-8887
www.stonebridge-cc.org

Aug. 9
Music by the Lake presents Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band with Patti Austin
Music by the Lake 2008 on the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, WI includes something for everyone - the Main Stage Series, with four Saturday evening performances; the Sundays at 4 Series, featuring classical chamber music performances; and our sensational season finale Spotlight Concert. Performers include Maureen McGovern and the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra; The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four; Prometheus Trio; "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss; Chicago Brass Quintet; Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band with Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. For dates and ticket information, visit our web site at www.aurora.edu/mbtl.
George Williams College of Aurora University, Williams Bay, WI 53191
866-843-5200
www.aurora.edu/mbtl

Aug. 9
First Annual Dancin' with the Fox Valley Stars at Prisco
Fox Valley Park DIstrict
712 S River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
(630)897-0516
http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Aug. 9
Kennedy’s Kitchen: Celtic Music & Tall Tale
Kennedy's Kitchen plays tear-up-the-floor, break-your-heart beautiful Irish music: traditional dance tunes, pub and original songs, stories, jokes, and well embellished tall tales. They have played across the country, entertaining audiences with their own special sound on: fiddle, whistles, banjo, bouzouki, guitars, bodhran, harmonica and bass. It's the ancient tradition and it's as fresh as a spring rain. Kennedy’s Kitchen is based in South Bend, Indiana and has grown over ten years out of weekly seisuns at Lula's Cafe in South Bend, Indiana. As a seisun is as much a social gathering as a musical one, so like their performances, the music is intermingled with stories, jokes and well embellished tales. No two performances are the same. Out of their respect for each other's talents comes an abiding drive to share their enthusiasm for Irish music and culture with others. Rowdy and toe-tapping or sweet and sentimental, you'll have it all.
Fermilab - Batavia
630/840.ARTS (2787)
http://www.fnal.gov/

Aug. 9 – 10
ART IN YOUR EYE ART FESTIVAL
Featuring award-winning artists; a delightful mix of musical entertainment; City Hall Art Exhibit; captivating children’s art activities; intriguing sculpture adventure; art demonstrations; historic Depot Museum art exhibit and much more. Hours: Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Batavia Riverwalk
100 N. Island Ave., Batavia
(630) 761-3528
www.artinyoureye.com

Aug. 9-10
Tractor Show at Dickson Murst Farm
An Antique Truck Show will be held Aug. 9 and Sunday Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dickson Murst Farm. A variety of old-time trucks, from semis to pick-ups to fire trucks to military vehicles will be exhibited throughout the farm property.
The show is free. For more information call 815-955-0052
2550 Dickson Road, Montgomery, 60538
http://www.theconservationfoundation.org/

Aug. 9 – 10
MONTGOMERY FEST
Two full days of fun including food, carnival rides, craft vendors, car show, fishing derby and music.
Montgomery Park, River St.
and Mill St., Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
www.ci.montgomery.il.us/fest.htm

Aug. 9 – 10
VINTAGE TRUCK SHOW
Antique trucks of all types and sizes, activities for kids and food available. Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 337-6817

Aug. 16
RUSH-COPLEY ROLLING ON THE RIVER ILLINOIS’ RIDE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Third annual cycling event for environmental charities. Five ride lengths with six rest stops. Family friendly atmosphere has music, food, drinks, environmental expo, post-ride meal and camping. Starts at 7 a.m.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville
(217) 429-1870
www.rollingriverride.org

Aug. 16
VACyard Bash at Vaughan Athletic Center
Fox Valley Park DIstrict
712 S River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
(630)897-0516
http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Aug. 16
Music by the Lake Music by the Lake presents Kenny Loggins
Music by the Lake 2008 on the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, WI includes something for everyone - the Main Stage Series, with four Saturday evening performances; the Sundays at 4 Series, featuring classical chamber music performances; and our sensational season finale Spotlight Concert. Performers include Maureen McGovern and the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra; The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four; Prometheus Trio; "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss; Chicago Brass Quintet; Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band with Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. For dates and ticket information, visit our web site at www.aurora.edu/mbtl.
George Williams College of Aurora University, Williams Bay, WI 53191
866-843-5200
www.aurora.edu/mbtl

Aug. 16
Power Fights 5
Cage Fighting Championship
Best Western Timber Creek
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
(630) 273-6000
(866) 99-CREEK
www.timbercreekinnandsuites.com

Aug. 24
DAY AT THE FARM
Relaxing family event featuring hayrides, tractor parade, music, farm animals, children’s games and story times, antique show and more. Free. Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 337-6817

Aug. 24
Foreigner
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Foreigner is back -- more powerful and more explosive than ever with classic rock tunes like "Cold as Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Urgent", "Jukebox Hero", "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and "I Want to Know What Love Is". With a lineup that includes original member Mick Jones and Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Foreigner continues to captivate generation after generation of fans with their blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop. This is a show that is sure to rock the house! Runtime: 75-90 min. No Intermission
$65.50 / $55.50
$150 Pre-Show Party
Package Includes:
Top price ticket, pre-show reception with band, signed CD and photo opportunity.
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
http://paramountarts.com/20080824foreigner.php

Aug 28
Uncovering Your Past In Land Records
Speaker: Grace DeMulle, of the Newberry Library
Grace will discuss what one may find in land records and how to access them.
Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third Street, Geneva
For more information email us at kcgsinfo@wideopenwest.com
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilkcgs/

Aug. 29 – 31
16TH ANNUAL HOMETOWN DAYS
A Labor Day tradition in the United City of Yorkville. Nightly entertainment, carnival rides, magic shows and more. Hours: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Beacher Community Park
908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
(630) 553-4357
www.yorkville.il.us

Aug. 30
Celetasity–A Festival at the Farm - Blackberry Farm
Fox Valley Park DIstrict
712 S River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
(630)897-0516
http://foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

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