January 1
New Year's Day Comedy
Pick yourself up off the floor and join us for a night of gut wrenching comedy. Laugh away your hangover with DAN CHOPIN & BOB JAY. Specials include: Hangover Pizza, Taterskins w/Chorizo & Chihuahua, Steakburgers, Baked Artichoke Dip, Bloody Marys, Hair of the Dog, and More!
Showtime: 8:30PM
Cover: $5
America's Historic Roundhouse
205 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60506
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com
January 2
Fall Concert Series - Kashmir
Please call venue to confirm dates or visit their URL if one is available.
Booking & Correspondence: Top Dog Management.
(219)922-4800
Cover: $7, 10:00PM, 21+
America's Historic Roundhouse
205 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60506
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com
January 2
The Fab Four
This crowd pleaser is back due to popular demand and they?re here while your family is home for the holidays! Get a group together, have a wonderful night out and celebrate the New Year! You?ve seen them on The Ellen Show. They are, by far, the best Beatles tribute band out there. With uncanny note for note live renditions of Beatles? songs and their precise attention to detail, The Fab Four will make you think you?re watching the real thing. This incredible stage show includes three costume changes representing every era of The Beatles ever-changing career. Hear record perfect live performances of such classics as ?Can?t Buy Me Love,? ?Yesterday,? ?A Day in the Life,? ?Penny Lane,? ?Here Comes the Sun?? and ?Hey Jude?
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com
January 3
Chicago Bears Tailgate Parties
FREE ADMISSION -
8'x10' HD PROJECTION SCREEN -
RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS -
FREE ROUNDHOUSE BINGO
EVERY CHICAGO BEARS GAME
Tailgate Bar Specials
50¢ Buffalo Wings
$3 Seasonal Micro Brews
$5 Jack & Cokes
$6 Jager Bombs
$10 Pitchers (Payton Pilsner, Payton Pilsner Light & Bud Light)
$11 Bud Family Buckets
America's Historic Roundhouse
205 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60506
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com
January 5, 12
Sultary Salsa
America's Historic Roundhouse
205 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60506
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com
January 11- April 15
Water Street Studios Winter Art Classes & Workshops
Water Street Studios Winter 2010 Class schedule is now available on waterstreetstudios.com. The first classes will begin January 11. Classes beginning January 11 are listed below with their corresponding teachers: Foundations Drawing Seminar: Leah Mitchell Resident Artist Studio #11; Off the Wheel: Resident Artist Patty Davoust Studio #4 Where the wild things art: Caroline Baty-Barr Studio #8 Kids Altered book journaling: Kari Kraus, Director of Education Wee ones paint and paste: Sharon Sychta, Director of Marketing Questions about winter classes or about art education at Water Street Studios can be directed to Kari Kraus, Director of Education, at waterstreetstudios@gmail.com
Water Street Studios
160 S. Water Street
Batavia, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 761-9977
waterstreetstudios.com
January 15
Water Street Studios January 2010 Art Show Opening
Water Street Studios announces the January 2010 Winter Art Show to be held on January 15, 2010. Participating artists will have their works judged by guest juror Steve Sherrel. The show will begin at 6:00 pm and continue through 10:00 pm. Awards to be presented will include Best of Show and Honorable Mentions followed by a wine and cheese reception.Artists included in the Water Street Gallery‚s Winter 2010 Show include: Alexander J. Boveri, Anna Kenar, Anne Ressman Zabinskii, Barbara Barrows, Bill McGrath, Brian DeWolf, Brian Jacobs, Carol J. Christiansen Pawlak, Caroline Baty-Barr, Danica Antich, Dawn Tutt, Diana McNish, Don Kates, Fawn Clarke-Peterson, Fran Stilwagner, Fred W. Ullrich Jr., Fu-Chi Shih, Greta Bell, Jake Jarodsky, Jim Jenkins, Joe Gagnepain, Joe Kraft, Katherine Kratzer, Laura Lein-Svencner, Leah Mitchell, Lisa Dienst-Thomas, Marjorie Brooks Colley, Patty Davoust, Penny Boedigheimer, Peter Kenar, Scott Hoffman, Stephan Perrault, Steve Clevenger, Steven Lockwood, Sylvia Zimmerman, Thomas J. King, Tim Kowalczyk,and William Worcester.
Water Street Studios
160 S. Water Street
Batavia, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 761-9977
waterstreetstudios.com
January 15
Roxanne Cann
Roxanne Cann is a regular to the Den. She wants to open hearts, stir souls and and move hearts for the glory of God. Her contemporary acoustic sound is unique and loved by all. To hear a sample of her music, please visit her website at myspace.com/roxannecann
Daniel’s Den
115 E. South St. (Rt. 34)
Plano, IL 60545
Phone- (630) 552-7117
daniels-den.org
January 16
Steppin' Out! An Evening with Michael Ingersoll and the Stars of the Jersey Boys
You're in for a rare treat! First, swing with Jersey Boys cast member Michael Ingersoll and his hot 15 piece jazz orchestra made up of the finest, most seasoned musicians in Chicago. Hear his show biz stories about life as a Jersey Boy. Next, transport yourself to a bygone era as all four members of the Tony award winning musical Jersey Boys perform golden oldies and doo-wop favorites.
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com
January 16
Looks Like Reign
Looks Like Reign is a band from Yorkville New Life Church. They have been playing at the Den for years and have a great following of fans! Their blend of vocal harmonies and original music create a warm refreshing sound that is easy-listening as well as inspiring. If you are looking for a breath of fresh air, or just a time of relaxing intimate music, Looks Like Reign is the group for you. Check out their music at myspace.com/ricksreign
Daniel’s Den
115 E. South St. (Rt. 34)
Plano, IL 60545
Phone- (630) 552-7117
daniels-den.org
January 17
JOYFUL CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Join us at Trinity Episcopal Church, on January 17th, 2010 at 218 East
Benton Street, Aurora, as we celebrate the life and ministry of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. through a service that follows the Gospel Church tradition
in song and music. The service will also feature the laying on of healing
hands. The service will be held at 9 am at 218 East Benton Street. The
service will be followed by food and fellowship in the Parish Hall.
Trinity Episcopal Church
218 East
Benton Street
Aurora, IL
January 17
ALTERED GAZE -
Featuring Cheryl Holz
ltered Gaze is a monthly gathering of local artists and art enthusiasts meeting to appreciate and explore the displayed work of this creative community. The new Bar Absinthe sets the scene for engaging conversation and cultural exchange.
America's Historic Roundhouse
205 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60506
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com
January 22
Fall Concert Series - The Ark Band
Please call venue to confirm dates or visit their URL if one is available.
America's Historic Roundhouse
205 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60506
thearkband.com
January 22 - 24
Charlie Brown
The Winter Stage production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown will be staged Jan. 22, 23 and 24 at the Prisco Center. Advance tickets are available at the discounted price of $6 ($8 at the door). Good grief! Get your tickets today for this light-hearted musical adaptation of the famously funny Peanuts comic strip.
712 S. River St.
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-897-0516
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
January 23
Winter Wonderland in the Japanese Garden
The historic Fabyan Japanese Garden blooming with snow! Join us for a series of insightful guided walks on Saturdays, January 23rd and February 20th and Wednesday, February 3rd at 1:00 p.m.
Japanese Gardens are designed to be enjoyed throughout the year and our frosty Winter Walk is a refreshing exploration of the Fabyans’ historic Eden. Fabyan staff will lead tours highlighting the 100-year-old garden’s delicate beauty. Prepare for splendor as a blanket of snow sheds new light onto structural vistas and design features. In addition to examining Japanese garden theory, tours will touch on Fabyans’ fascinating history.
abyan West Forest Preserve
Route 31, Geneva
ppfv.org
January 23
Fall Concert Series - August
Please call venue to confirm dates or visit their URL if one is available.
America's Historic Roundhouse
205 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60506
augusttheband.com
January 30
A-Factor Dance
The A-Factor Dance Company of Steppin' Out Dance Studio will showcase repertory pieces in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hip hop with shows at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Prisco Community Center. Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door. Bring the family and enjoy some lively entertainment. For tickets, call 630-859-8606.
712 S. River St.
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-897-0516
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
January 31
Bridal Expo 11am-4pm
Ballroom A/Convention Center
Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave. Sandwich, IL 60548
Phone: 630-273-6000
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
