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

January 24th thru July 26th
50 Aurorans You Should Know
Throughout Aurora's history there have been so many individuals who have left their mark on the local, regional scene and this exhibit highlights just a few of them.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 East Downer
(630) 906-0650
aurorahistory.net

May 1
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE GOLF OUTING
Golf, lunch, and evening dining. Proceeds benefit the many programs of the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
2245 Kennedy Road, Bristol
(630) 553- 4357
yorkville.il.us

May 1
OPENING DAY AT BLACKBERRY FARM
Ride the train and carousel, visit with the animals and watch demonstrations of pioneer life.
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 3
BATAVIA LOYALTY DAY PARADE
A local parade honoring past and present military men and women and celebrating Batavia’s 175th anniversary.
1:30 p.m.
Downtown Batavia
Wilson St. to Rt. 25, Batavia
(630) 879-9630
bataviavfw.org

May 3
PONIES BIRTHDAY PARTY AT BLACKBERRY FARM
Sing Happy Birthday to the ponies, play games, take a swing at a piñata and eat birthday cake.
1 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 7
PONIES BIRTHDAY PARTY AT BLACKBERRY FARM
Sandwich wine tasting room and coffee shop
207 E. Church street - Sandwich
Shop the vendors at this free event as you enjoy wine, snacks and live music as you relax with your friends!
foxvalleywinery.com

May 8
Touch a Truck Day
All ages welcome - free - East side community center.
4 ½ W Wilson Street, Suite A-4,Batavia, IL 60510
Tel: 630.761.3528
downtownbatavia.com

May 8
Backthird Audio
Songwriters' Showcase - 7pm Friday, May 8
Please note: all songwriters must register in advance.
Visit www.backthirdsongwriters.com for details registration information.

May 8
L' Enfant (The Child)
The film starts with a classic cinema setup: the young couple, Sonia and
Bruno, are rich in love but otherwise destitute when their unplanned child is born.However, the film takes a unique twist when Bruno, a hustler and petty
thief, sells the baby to an adoption ring. Set in a Belgian steel town, this
heartbreaking drama shows Bruno's struggle as he wrestles with the idea that not everything can be sold. Winner of 11 awards including the Palme d' Or' at the Cannes Film Festival. (French with English subtitles)
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

May 8-9
Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
Direct from Broadway, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an exotic encounter inspired by nature’s unpredictable creations that are brought to life by an international cast of 25 soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers and musicians. The astounding feats are enhanced with over 150 spectacular costumes and set in a fantastical jungle ignited by striking visual effects. From the breathtaking aerial ballet of butterflies to the balancing giraffes, gigantic flowers and trees, this world-class explosion of athleticism, theatre and imagination will exhilarate the entire family.
$55.50 Adult/35.50 Child
Saturday Evening Performance $55.50 Adult/$40.50 Child
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com/

May 9
Photography of Britton Black
Art Show Opening.
Blues Alley Art Gallery
37s. Stolp Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 966-0911

May 9
Best of Dance Chicago
The Stars of Dance Chicago is an international touring group that consists of Chicago's most vibrant dancers, choreographers and dance masters selected by Artistic Director John Schmitz to represent Dance Chicago.
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

May 9
MINNEAPOLIS GUITAR QUARTET
Spanish folk songs featuring Flamenco Dancer Colette Illarde with the Guitar Quartet.
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sandwich Opera House
140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
(815) 786-2555
sandwichoperahouse.com

May 10
MOTHER’S DAY AT BLACKBERRY FARM
Pamper Mom with a relaxing visit to Blackberry Farm and all the historical amenities.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 10
Frankie Avalon
The original surfer dude and teen heart throb, Frankie Avalon brings chart-topping hits of the 50’s and 60’s to the Paramount Theatre. Relive the era of Dick Clark, American Bandstand, Beach Blanket Bingo and scratchy 45’s with #1 hits like “Venus”, “Why”, "DeDe Dinah", "Bobby Sox To Stockings" and "A Boy Without a Girl". Get ready to swoon and dance to those fabulous tunes with Frankie Avalon! This is the perfect Mother’s Day gift and sure to be an afternoon filled with sweet memories!
$60.50 Gold Circle/55.50/45.50/35.50
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone- (630) 896-6666
paramountaurora.com/

May 12
Downtown Aurora Taste
The 7th Annual Downtown Aurora Taste, Tuesday, May 12, 2009, will take place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and feature samplings from 13 downtown restaurants. Purchase tickets at the Mayor's Office of Special Events, 5 E. Downer Place, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, or online. The Taste is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Aurora and benefits youth scholarship and child abuse prevention programs.
auroraexchange.org/

May 16
SHEEP TO SHAWL AND GARDEN SALE
Witness a sheep-shearing demonstration and see how wool is made. Garden plants also on sale.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
(630) 892-1550
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

May 16-17
CIVIL WAR DAYS
The historic museum village is transformed into a Civil War encampment where visitors can meet famous figures of the past and experience firsthand a turbulent time period in our nation's history. Hundreds of re-enactors participate, staging a battle complete with raging cannons and artillery. Walk the grounds and talk to President Abraham Lincoln, famous generals and characters that bring the past to life. The battle begins at 2:30 p.m. each day.
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. both days. $9 adults, $8 seniors, $6.50 youth (4-17)
Naperville Heritage Society members and Season Pass Holders receive free admission.
Naper Settlement
523 S. Webster St.
Naperville, Illinois 60540-6517
P: 630.420.6010 / F: 630.305.5255
napersettlement.museum

May 17
SPRING AT THE FARM
FFA/4H kids present their animals. Refreshments, antique tractors, hayrides and more.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 272-0686

May 21
The Power of Antimatter
Join us for a wide array of terrific lectures coming up -- The Power of Antimatter on Thursday, May 21 as part of "Angels & Demons Lecture Nights: The Science Revealed," and a nanotechnology talk about The Crafting of Self Assembling Materials for Medicine & Energy by Dr. Samuel Stupp of Northwestern University on May 29. Just added, save the date for a lecture by on the benefits of accelerator technology in everyday life by Dr. Tom Katsouleas, Dean of the Pratt School for Engineering at Duke University on Wednesday, June 6, presented in collaboration with the Fermilab User's Organzation.
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

May 24
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:The Art of Making Art After an Extended Interlude features works by artists who have stopped making art for a time, and then have found their way back to their craft. Many outside forces can derail the creative process for artists-such as demanding job schedules, child rearing, illness, financial difficulty, or simply becoming discouraged. Lost and Found has no narrative theme, rather its purpose is to celebrate the ability of artists to endure and overcome external pressures and above all, to define themselves as artists once again. This exhibit will be on display through May 24, 2009.
Aurora Public Art Commission
20 E. Downer Pl., Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 906-0654
http://www.aurora-il.org/publicarts/index.php

May 25
Aurora and the Grand Army of the Republic In the Age of Lincoln
February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. To commemorate the occasion, the Aurora Public Art Commission (APAC) and the Aurora Historical Society (AHS) will present Aurora and the Grand Army of the Republic in the Age of Lincoln, an exhibit that explores life in Aurora before and during Lincoln's presidency and after the Civil War, when Union veterans established Aurora's Grand Army of the Republic, Post 20. This exhibit will be on display through May 25, 2009.
Aurora Public Art Commission
20 E. Downer Pl., Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 906-0654
http://www.aurora-il.org/publicarts/index.php

May 25
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Annual parade to commemorate Memorial Day. Noon
Downtown Aurora
(630) 844-4731
aurora-il.org/specialevents

May 28
City Cineastes Movie Night Movie - Salaam Bombay!
The City Cineastes group was formed in January 2008 with film lovers from Aurora to view first class foreign, art and independent movies that would not be offered locally in commercial theatres. Each month a member from the group selects a film from the Library's preferred vendor list to be viewed by the group. Anyone coming in from out-of-town is certainly welcome to join us here in Aurora. Free event.
Aurora Public Library - Main Branch
1 E. Benton St. Aurora, IL 60506
mnich08@gmail.com

May 29
The Crafting of Self Assembling Materials in Medicine and Energy
Function in the biological world emerges from self-assembly of macromolecules and small molecules across scales. This lecture will describe the design of molecules for self-assembly into nanostructures that can function as bioactive materials to signal cells in regeneration, or hybrid materials to optimize charge and energy transfer. The implications for this type of research are endless, and the research done at the Stupp Laboratory has already noted advances in regenerative improvement from spinal cord injuries, from damage to the heart, and in rebuilding blood vessel growth. Dr. Samuel Stupp will visit Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium on Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. to present the latest advances in bionanotechnology when he presents The Crafting of Self Assembling Materials in Medicine and Energy.
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

May 30
What's It Worth? An Antique and Collectible Appraisal Fair
Several local appraisers will be on hand to give you a verbal appraisal or your antiques and/or collectibles.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 East Downer
(630) 906-0650
aurorahistory.net