Jan-Dec
Art in City Hall
An array of community art beautifully displayed
in Yorkville’s City Hall all year long.
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
City Hall
800 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
(630) 553-8564
yorkville.il.us

March 8
Arianna String Quartet
Hailed for their outstanding musicianship, the Arianna String Quartet has firmly established itself as one of America’s finest chamber ensembles. Formed in 1992, they garnered national attention by winning the Grand Prize in the 1994 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and First Prize in both the Coleman and Carmel Chamber Music Competitions. They were also Laureates in the 1999 Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition. In 2000 the members of the Arianna String Quartet were appointed to the faculty at the University of Missouri-St. Louis as Artist Teachers and Quartet-in-Residence.
Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series
Kirk Road & Pine Street, P.O. Box 500, MS 111, Batavia, IL 60510 - 0500
630/840-ARTS (2787)
fnal.gov/culture

March 8
History Speaks Lecture Series: The Underground Railroad
In this special presentation of the History Speaks Lecture Series, an original program on
the Underground Railroad will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at Naper
Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The audience participates in the program by
taking on the roles of 1856 scholars and will encounter supporters on both sides of the
slavery issue. Dress for the outdoors; standing is required. For ages 12 to adult, admission
is $12 per person, $10 per student and Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining members.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, Illinois 60540-6517
P: 630.420.6010 / F: 630.305.5255
napersettlement.museum

March 12-14
ComedyComedy
The monthly New Talent Showcase is a great mix of everything from seasoned comics trying out new material to brand new upstarts making their first appearance on stage! Come check out the show or get your act together and be part of the show! To perform contact Bert Borth via e-mail at bertborth@gmail.com or by phone at (630) 906-2277.
March 13th & 14th Milwaukee comedian JAMES ERVIN BERRY headlines this weekend's show with another Wisconsin native GEOFF LeFLEUR as the feature act. TIFFANY ELLEN hosts. Be there!
Walter Payton's Roundhouse Complex
Aurora, Illinois
P: 630-264-BREW
walterpaytonsroundhouse.com/

March 13
REPTILES ARE COOL!
Bring the family for a look at the world of reptiles. Get a close-up look at snakes,
lizards, tortoises, alligators and more.
10 a.m.- noon
Admission is: $ 9 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under
Waubonsee Community College, Erikson Hall
Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Dr., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-7900 ext. 2360
waubonsee.edu

March 13
DUMA
Set in Africa, a boy and his father happen upon a baby Cheetah. They are compelled to bring it home and take care of this beautiful creature, which they name Duma. Tragedy strikes and the family is forced to move from the farm to the city. Keeping a full-grown mature cheetah in the
city is impossible. The young boy contemplates his options and decides that he must escort Duma back to the wild where the Cheetah belongs.
Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series
Kirk Road & Pine Street, P.O. Box 500, MS 111, Batavia, IL 6051
(630) 840-ARTS
fnal.gov/culture/NewArts/Film/films_0809/film_society.shtml

March 13
Book Signing - Maureen O'Brien
Friday March 13th from 4-6 pm. Meet Batavian and author Marueen O'Brien as she signs her new book, "Get Your Big Girl Pants on and Sell Something" at Limestone Coffee & Tea (15 E. Wilson St.)
4 ½ W Wilson Street, Suite A-4,Batavia, IL 60510
Tel: 630.761.3528
downtownbatavia.com

March 13
Allen+Pepa Architects Gallery Opening & Silent Auction
Friday March 13th from 5-9pm. Enjoy the artwork of Rosalie Waranius Vass at Allen+Pepa Architects (8 W. Wilson St.) and bid on the Art in Your Eye miniatures.
4 ½ W Wilson Street, Suite A-4,Batavia, IL 60510
Tel: 630.761.3528
downtownbatavia.com

March 14
EASTER IN THE COUNTRY
Come for Arts and Crafts, instant door drawings and lunch served. Benefits the Band Parents Association.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(3 locations)
Sandwich High School
515 E. Lions Rd., Sandwich
Sandwich Middle School
600 S. Wells, Sandwich
Haskin Elementary School
720 S. Wells, Sandwich
(630) 466-4546

March 14
Well, Excuse Me!
Children in grades 3-5 will have fun learning social etiquette techniques for everyday
situations in “Well, Excuse Me!” a confidence-building class to be held from 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The lively and
interactive instruction includes practicing common courtesies, phone protocol,
introductions, thank you notes, table manners and much more with an updated twist. The
fee is $25 per child.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, Illinois 60540-6517
P: 630.420.6010 / F: 630.305.5255
napersettlement.museum

March 14
Chocolate and wine pairing
- $15 RSVP 630/554-0404 X23
Cathy Dean
207 E. Church street - Sandwich
foxvalleywinery.com

March 14-15
MAPLE SUGARING DAYS
See the time-honored method of collecting sap the old-fashioned way. Sample the pleasing taste of maple syrup and take home tasty recipes to make and enjoy. This is a memorable event that the whole family will savor.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, Illinois 60540-6517
P: 630.420.6010 / F: 630.305.5255
napersettlement.museum

March 14
Solas
Solas is virtually unique in the new territory it has opened up for Celtic music. It has performed at all the major Celtic and folk festivals, including Philadelphia, Edmonton, the legendary National Folk Festival, and Milwaukee's Irish fest; but also at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and the chamber music summer series at Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It has performed at Symphony Hall, Wolf Trap, the Ford Amphitheater, and Queens Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. In New York City, where the band was based in its early years, it has played at the legendary Bottom Line folk club, but also at vaunted classical venues Town Hall and Symphony Space.
Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series
Kirk Road & Pine Street, P.O. Box 500, MS 111, Batavia, IL 60510 - 0500
630/840-ARTS (2787)
fnal.gov/culture

March 15
FOXFARE: BATAVIA MAINSTREET SPRING GALA
Fox Valley area chefs create sumptuous samples for
tasting, along with an auction and live entertainment.
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Lincoln Inn
1345 S. Batavia Ave
(630) 761-3528
downtownbatavia.com

March 15
SWITCHBACK
The duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack draws on traditional Celtic music and original Americana songs that reflect their Irish heritage and Midwestern roots.
8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sandwich Opera House
140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
(815) 786-2555
sandwichoperahouse.com

March 19
Stonebridge Country Club Prospective Member Open House Reception
Golf, Tennis, Pool and endless social events await you and your family here at Stonebridge Country Club. Golfers have the privilege of playing the only private Tom Fazio designed course in Chicago's Western Suburbs. Tennis players enjoy events ranging from competitive ladder and open-play tournaments to fun margarita mixers and couples happy hour socials. Diners enjoy multiple options from casual dining on the patio overlooking the golf course to a gourmet meal in one of several dining venues inside the clubhouse. Swimmers and families enjoy a pool and cabana complex that is also home to the championship Stonebridge Sharks swim team.
Stonebridge Country Club
2705 Stonebridge Blvd., Aurora 60502
630-820-8887
stonebridge-cc.org

March 20-21
Weed Ladies Spring Floral Sale
The Weed Ladies, along with the Naperville Heritage Society, are celebrating their 40th
anniversary. Their spring sale features one-of-a-kind seasonal arrangements and will be
held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 20-21 in the Daniels House at
Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Admission to the sale is free.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, Illinois 60540-6517
P: 630.420.6010 / F: 630.305.5255
napersettlement.museum

March 21
SUGAR MAPLE FEST
Annual festival.Help tap a maple tree and see how maple syrup is made. Starts 9 a.m. with programs
running every hour through 1 p.m. Free.
Red Oak Nature Center
2343 S. River St., Batavia
(630) 897-1808
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

March 27
The Future of Particle Physics & Fermilab
Fermilab is the only U.S. national laboratory dedicated to particle physics. What does the start up of the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland mean for Fermilab? What discoveries does Fermilab hope to make? Fermilab Director Pier Oddone will address these and other questions about Fermilab's future.
Fermilab Arts & Lecture Series
Kirk Road & Pine Street, P.O. Box 500, MS 111, Batavia, IL 6051
(630) 840-ARTS
fnal.gov

March 27
Aurora Art Walk
The Aurora ArtWalk is being produced by the "Cultural Creatives" -- an ad-hoc group of downtown artists, business and property owners with a common interest in encouraging an arts-friendly environment. We believe that a strong arts presence will make downtown Aurora, Illinois a place where people want to live, work, and play.
Hosted by multiple venues in historic downtown Aurora IL
auroraartwalk.com

March 28
THE RAGTIME RAMBLERS
The Midwest’s premiere Dixieland Jazz Band blends the best of traditional Dixieland music
with a style all their own.
8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sandwich Opera House
140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
(815) 786-2555
sandwichoperahouse.com

March 28
5K SPRING GALLOP
USATF-certified course runs along portions of Virgil Gilman Trail and features scenic views of Blackberry Farm and Lake Gregory.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Banes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org