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

Nov. 29 – Dec. 23
SANTA'S HOUSE AT PHILLIPS PARK
Weekdays 4-8pm and Weekends 1-8pm
Visitors Center 1000 Ray Moses Drive
(630) 978-4774

Dec. 1
MEET SANTA AT THE LION’S CLUB BREAKFAST
Starts at 2 p.m.
North Aurora Activity Center
(630) 897-8228
www.vil.north-aurora.il.us

Dec. 2
DECORATING THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Starts at 2 p.m.
Island Park, North Aurora
(630) 897-8228
www.vil.north-aurora.il.us

Dec 4
Member’s Night: Holiday Social
Join us as we open the 2008 resolution box and learn what type of research was accomplished!
Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third Street, Geneva
For more information email us at kcgsinfo@wideopenwest.com
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilkcgs/

Dec. 5
HOLIDAY UNDER THE STARS
Carriage rides, musical performances and a visit from Santa. Hours: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Town Square Park
Rt. 47 and Main St., Yorkville
(630) 553-8564
www.yorkville.il.us

Dec. 5
MISTLETOE MAGIC
Downtown businesses hold a holiday open house complete with sales, musicians, artists and Santa plus a Yule Log Scavenger Hunt for the whole family.
Hours: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Downtown Batavia
Various Batavia businesses
(630) 761-3528
www.downtownbatavia.com

Dec. 5
Community Tree Lighting and Family Activities
The large evergreen tree in front of the Community Building will be lit for the holiday season. Games, crafts, and refreshments will be available after the lighting compliments of local organizations and businesses.
120 Maple Street
Hinckley, IL
815-286-3836
http://www.hinckleyil.com/Events.htm

Dec. 5 – 7
ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS
Help collect food, clothing and toys for the less fortunate. Event includes lighting of the tree, musical entertainment, “A visit with Santa” and a book walk.
Main St., Plano
14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia
(630) 552-7272
www.planorockinchristmas.com

Dec. 5-31
Adopt-A-Trees
The Hinckley Parks and Recreation Program provides village businesses and organizations with 4' evergreen trees to be decorated representing their special interest. Trees are displayed in front of the Hinckley Community Building.
120 Maple Street
Hinckley, IL
815-286-3836
http://www.hinckleyil.com/Events.htm

Dec. 6 – 7, Dec. 13 – 14, Dec. 21
POLAR EXPRESS
Storytellers will read The Polar Express throughout the evening at the Schoolhouse.
Visit with Santa in the Early Streets Museum. Starts at 4 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Dec 6
The Nutcracker
An enchanting holiday tradition for many families, Paramount Theatre is proud to present the return of Salt Creek Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER. Sugarplum fairies, nutcrackers and delightful dancers will dazzle you in this classic dream tale. Offering all the ingredients for fantasy and wonder, this holiday favorite features spectacular costuming and sets with a cast of 65 local dancers as well as world-class guest artists.
$29.50 adult / $23.50 child
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506
http://paramountarts.com/20081206nutcracker.php

Dec 6
A Renaissance Christmas: Music & Dance with Renaissonics
Join us for a truly unique holiday experience of music and dance from the Renaissance as we present A Renaissance Christmas with Renaissonics on December 6 @ 8 p.m. Renaissance music lives in the robust performances of Renaissonics. Simultaneously historical and contemporary in its approach, the group plays as musicians of the era played --vigorously and improvisationally.
Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series
Kirk Road & Pine Street, P.O. Box 500, MS 111, Batavia, IL 60510 - 0500
http://www.renaissonics.com/h/index.html

Dec. 6
HOLIDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Chat and have a photo taken with Santa. Includes full pancake and sausage breakfast and entertainment. Starts at 8:30 a.m.
Shannon Hall
14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia
(630) 879-5235
www.bataviaparks.org

Dec. 6
Breakfast with Mrs. Claus
Santa’s youngest fans will love this visit with his cheery wife from 8 to 10 a.m. on either Saturday, Dec. 6 or Saturday, Dec. 13. Activities, songs and a continental breakfast are included. Bring your cameras to capture a memorable moment. For children ages 2 to 8 with an adult; up to three children per adult. Fee is $15 per child; $14 Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Members; $10 per adult. Limited to 40 people, call for reservations.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6010
www.napersettlement.museum

Dec. 6
HOLIDAY IN THE GROVE
Family fun activities throughout the day and all around the community, hosted by a variety of community organizations. Free ornament making.
Starts at 9 a.m.
John Shields Elementary School 85 Main St., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-4686
www.sugargrovechamber.org

Dec. 6
Victorian Holiday Traditions
Learn about Victorian Holiday Traditions during this special program to be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the Victorian-era Martin Mitchell Mansion, decked out in traditional Victorian Christmas splendor. Then sip tea and enjoy sweet treats while discovering the history of holiday traditions, such as Christmas tree ships and ornaments, as presented by our Victorian costumed interpreter. Finish off the afternoon browsing our Museum Store for specialty gifts, then plan to visit downtown Naperville for lunch or more shopping opportunities on your own. For ages 18 and up, the fee is $30 per person. Call for reservations.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6010
www.napersettlement.museum

Dec. 6
OLDE TOWNE CHRISTMAS WALK
Christmas music, tree lighting ceremony, Santa and reindeer, trolleys touring arts, crafts, antique and retail shops with in-store specials and giveaways.
Downtown Sandwich
(815) 786-9075
www.sandwich-il.org

Dec. 6
Hinckley Holiday House Walk
Hours of the Walk: 2:00-6:00 pm Ticket price: $10 Tickets available at the following local businesses: The Happy Hen House, Hinckley Floral, Jack and Jina's BP, Hinckley Public Library, and the Hinckley Village Office. Five area homes will be featured in this holiday event. Go to the village website for complete information and to view the homes included in the Holiday House Walk.
Hinckley, IL
815-286-3836
http://www.hinckleyil.com/Events.htm

Dec. 7
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Family event featuring Santa’s arrival, fireworks, free refreshments and caroling.
Starts at 5 p.m.
200 N. River St., Montgomery
(630) 896-8080
www.ci.montgomery.il.us

Dec. 7
CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM
Enjoy craft making, free hay rides, chestnut roasting and cookie icing with Santa Claus. Hours: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Lyon Farm and Village
7935 Rt. 71, Yorkville
(630) 554-3064 or (630) 553-6777

Dec. 7
The Holiday Season with Music
Holiday musical magic is in the air as the Fox Valley Philharmonic orchestra prepares to present “Happy Holidays to All!” The concert is scheduled for Sunday, December 7th at 3 pm in the Hawks Auditorium at East Aurora High School.
The program will include works for orchestra and chorus such as “White Christmas,” “Christmas Festival,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Audience members are invited to sing along.
Orchestral works on the program will include Alfred Reed’s famous “Russian Christmas Music,” Mannheim Steamroller’s arrangement of “Stille Nacht,” the perennial Mel Torme holiday favorite “Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.”
The Fox Valley Philharmonic is a community orchestra sponsored by The Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance which also operates the Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras and the Access to Music program for underprivileged children. Members of the orchestra represent eighteen communities including Aurora, Batavia, Carol Stream, Chicago, Downers Grove, Elgin, Geneva, Joliet, Montgomery, Naperville, North Aurora, Oswego, Pingree Grove, Plainfield, Plano, St. Charles, Westchester and Western Springs.
Tickets for the concert are $18 for adults and $13 for students/seniors (65+) and are available by calling 1-800-838-3006. For group discounts, call 630-879-8018

Dec 7
A Christmas Carol
With all the warmth and comfort of a cup of Christmas cheer, A Christmas Carol is packed with laughter, pageantry and gorgeous costumes. Every memorable detail of Dickens’ classic novel springs to life, from spine-chilling ghosts to heartfelt renditions of traditional British carols. Crotchety Scrooge, lovable Tiny Tim, and all the fascinating characters that audiences have come to love make Charles Dickens' enchanting story a treasured holiday event. A sell-out every year, come see why so many families have made this production a holiday tradition.
$36.00 Adult / $26.00 Child
Monday matinees: $20.00 Adult / $14.00 Child (Super Saver Price)
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506
http://paramountarts.com/20081207xmascarol.php

Dec. 7
History Speaks Lecture Series: An Intimate Conversation with the Author
Join author Rochelle Pennington from 7-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Naper Settlement for “History Speaks: An Intimate Conversation with the Author,” a new spin-off program of the History Speaks Lecture Series. The program will debut in the Pre-Emption House Tavern where guests will enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while listening to author Rochelle Pennington talk about her book, The Historic Christmas Tree Ship. Her multimedia presentation will feature Chicago’s famous Christmas tree ship and details on one of the most well-known shipwrecks of the Great Lakes; including little-known facts about the ship’s mysterious disappearance, clues washed ashore, ghost ship sightings of the phantom schooner and mysterious omens. Tickets are $16, $14 for Naperville Heritage Society members. Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase. This event is limited to 40 participants. Call for reservations.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6010
www.napersettlement.museum

Dec. 11
Poetry + Dance + Art
Words In Action is a pioneering performance of poetry and hip-hop dance fused together on one stage. This production will feature Chicago poet Ignatius "Iggy" Mwela and Chicago choreographers Shani Barnett & Trey Turner III. The performance will take place in the main theater of the Center for Performing Arts, located at 777N Green Street on December 11, 2008. There will be two performances available 6-8p and 9-11p. This show brings poetry to life; words are transformed into a visual experience that every eye will fall in love with. The body twisting break dancers high light the poetic lyrics of Mwela. This amazing script has several unique story lines that conquer tough issues such as war, overcoming fear, human competitive nature, life and death decisions, and questioning society's cultural norms, it is destined to challenge your mind, heart, way-of-life and even make you laugh at times. With pulse pounding poetry this extraordinary vivid display will uniquely portray life's problems and solutions through the cut throat language of spoken word. Complimenting the whole event, there will be an art reception before and after each show. The art show will be featuring oil paintings, sculptures, mixed-media pieces, and more. Several pieces of art work will be available for sale; we will be donating a percentage of proceeds to the Chicago Boys and Girls Club. Guests will enjoy drink specials and networking with artists and other guests. In addition to the art show, we will be having a raffle with great prizes for the Boys and Girls Club. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Boys and Girls Club.
Rhy-Mix Productions
777 N. Green St., 60622
(630) 826-6360
www.poetrytolife.com or www.rhy-mix.com

Dec. 12 – 14
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
Step back in time to a picture-perfect holiday celebration complete with festive decorations, musical entertainment, horse- drawn rides and more.
Hours: Fri. and Sat. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St., Naperville
(630) 420-6010
www.napersettlement.museum

Dec. 12-13
Christmas Memories
Step back in time to a picture-perfect 19th century holiday celebration with musical entertainment, beautifully decorated historic homes and businesses, a gingerbread village contest and more at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Christmas Memories will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Admission is $9 adults, $8 seniors and $6.50 youth 4-17.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6010
www.napersettlement.museum

Dec 13
Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman revolutionized the sound of “Adult Contemporary” music with his pop-style solo piano and the romantic popular songs including chart-topping compositions “Valentine,” “The Gift,” “Love of My Life,” and “Peace.” His remarkable career includes six Gold and Platinum selling albums, three #1 and twelve Top 10 Adult Contemporary radio hits and a Grammy nomination in 2003. So sit back, relax and escape for a couple of hours filled with beautiful piano music, love songs, stories and even some laughs!
$75.50 Gold Circle / $50.50 / $45.50 / $35.50
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506
http://paramountarts.com/20081213brickman.php

Dec. 14
CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM
Enjoy craft making, free hay rides, chestnut roasting and cookie icing with Santa Claus. Hours: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Lyon Farm and Village
7935 Rt. 71, Yorkville
(630) 554-3064 or (630) 553-6777

Dec 20
Wynonna - A Classic Christmas
Wynonna is taking her critically acclaimed holiday album, A Classic Christmas, on the road this holiday season. Spreading festive cheer, Wynonna will combine her smooth vocals and tremendous live presence in an unforgettable performance that will warm the heart and inspire the spirit. Coupled with some of her biggest hits, Wynonna will also deliver soulful renditions of traditional holiday classics like “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” and her awe-inspiring version of “Ave Maria,” making this a special performance for the entire family. Runtime: 75 min.
$75.50 / $65.50
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506
http://paramountarts.com/20081220wynonna.php

Dec. 22,23,29,30
Christmas Memories
When school’s out, Naper Settlement’s in! Long before video games and DVDs, people gathered around their black and white televisions to watch their favorite shows. Join in the nostalgic fun when kids of today learn about fads of the 1950s and 1960s like hula hoops, games, toys and fashions. This School’s Out program will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 22 and 23 and Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29 and 30. There are different activities each day – attend one or all days. The fee is $45 per day per child; $40 per day for Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Members. Call for reservations.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6010
www.napersettlement.museum

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