4 FOR THE WEEKEND
where every child is above average. Wait, that’s Lake Wobegone…
So let’s get to it, starting with…..
If The Shoe Fits
Yes, there is going to be a lot of “shoe”-related snarkiness in the weeks ahead.
But that shouldn’t dampen the excitement of a big, beautiful musical being staged at the Paramount in Aurora.
We’ll leave aside the implications of the Paramount beginning its Broadway Series with musicals about, well, footwear. And “kinky” footwear, to boot.
We’re just gonna run with appreciating the great fortune we have here in the Fox Valley of having such an artistic gem as the Paramount in our midst.
Oh, and here’s a bonus. You can get the entirety of the remaining Broadway Series for 50% off by going here.
You’re welcome.
Have You Ever Actually Seen Blue Grass?
It’s a legends weekend at the Arcada in St. Charles.
Now, we know that term is thrown around far too cavalierly these days. Dude completes his scratch-off at Subway and he’s a “legend.” (And don’t get us started on “epic.”)
But the term truly applies in this situation.
The first legend is 15-time Grammy-winner Ricky Skaggs, who appears on Friday evening, playing bluegrass and country with his iconic mandolin (he plays other stuff, too, but c’mon, you gotta love a mandolin). Followed by…
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“Damn Right I Got The Blues”
…the most legendary of legendary Chicago bluesmen, Buddy Guy.
If there’s a cooler dude on the planet, we’d love to meet him.
We do hope, however, that the Arcada has been thoroughly inspected by engineers because we fear that having Ricky Skaggs and Buddy Guy on the same stage during the same weekend is going to cause some kind of musical seismic anomaly and wipe out the whole venue.
(Ok, we’ve been watching too much sci-fi recently…)
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And Finally…It’s Not A Farmers Market!
Ok, we’re gonna have to rely on the East German judges here.
We promised no more farmers markets, and we meant it.
Yes, to the casual observer an “artisan food and craft” show might seem like a farmers market. But it’s not.
First, it takes place on a farm, and as everybody know farmers markets tend to take place OFF the farm in cute little towns with their gazebos and old buildings. So there!
Second….well, see the first.
But do enjoy yourself. You can hate me later.
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Look, you need to remember, we don’t MAKE the weather, we merely report it. This weekend, the dreaded four-letter-word returns. It’s not gonna be bad, no accumulation, etc. But Sunday looks positively winterlike. Having said that, the highs will be in the lower 40s and lows in the low-30s. As ever, plan accordingly.
If, for whatever reason, none of our fabulous four events doesn’t pop your cork, we’ll be very insulted. However, all hope is not lost. Simply go to www.foxvalleymagazine.com and check out our A+E and Events sections for other ideas.
Finally, please do us a favor. We would be eternally grateful if you could share this with some of your unsuspecting family, friends and neighbors. We’d also appreciate some love on our Facebook page (see below). Ok, technically it’s a “LIKE,” but don’t be pedantic. Also, that’s actually two favors. We’ll owe you.
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