Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Sponsored The Venue21 S. Broadway Ave. (US Rte 25)Aurora, IL 60505331.212.8490www.themusicvenue.org The Venue – Fox Valley’s hottest live music listening space located in the heart of the downtown Aurora Art District at 21 South Broadway, has a warm inviting atmosphere and boasts incredible acoustics, cozy seating and a full bar with select wines, locally sourced craft beers and cocktails. Owned and operated by the Fox Valley Music Foundation, a 501(c)3, The Venue presents a wide range of local, regional and national touring acts performing Blues, Roots, Jazz, Americana, World Music, Rock & Roll and more! The Venue opened its doors in June…

Bringing the highest level of orthopedic care, closer to home. When the practice opened in 1967, OrthoIllinois’ founder already held a vision of building a bone and joint practice that was different. His vision of offering multiple providers, each with advanced training in a specific area of orthopedic care, steadily grew to reality. OrthoIllinois became one of the first practices in the northern Illinois region to offer subspecialized care and evolved further to enhance its roster of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons with additional specialty physicians to provide a full continuum of bone and joint care from conservative to surgical. The foundation…

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving the shooting of a dog in Wayne. On Tuesday, Hal Phipps, the husband of Wayne Village president Eileen Phipps, shot and killed Ludwig, a Dogo Argentinos belonging to Phipps’ neighbor, Joe Petit. Phipps claims that the dog was on his property and had attacked him previously. Petit denies that Ludwig was on Phipps’ property and that video surveillance cameras prove that (see below). Here’s a run-down of the story along with the video capture from CBS2.

Naper Settlement’s annual Naper Nights Community Concert Series continues with tributes to Dave Matthews Band, the Beach Boys, and more on August 13-14 from 5-10 p.m.  A variety of food, wine, and beer selections will be available at each concert.   August 13’s line-up includes performances by Gravity, a tribute to John Mayer at 6-7:30 p.m. and Trippin Billies, a Dave Matthews Band tribute from 8-10 p.m.  On August 14, Mellencougar will perform hits from John Mellencamp at 6-7:30 p.m., and Sounds of Summer will play a tribute to the Beach Boys from 8-10 p.m. Both concerts will open each night with local students from School of Rock playing their favorites on the Naper Nights stage from 5-5:40 p.m.   There will be a variety of eats, including vegetarian and gluten free…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we really ARE the world. So let’s get to it, starting with….. What’s The Password, Mick? (No, we don’t know the password.) (No, we don’t know anyone named “Mick.”) (Ok, that’s not true. We have an uncle and cousin named “Mick.”) (But we selectively edited that to support the gag. Back off, we’re journalists.) (But we honestly don’t know the password.) Ok, with that out of the way, start your weekend off by going back to the Roaring ’20s at Club Arcada and Speakeasy in St.…

Post-war swing is on tap Friday evening at Club Arcada Speakeasy and Restaurant as The Rhythm Rockets take the stage in St. Charles.  The Rhythm Rockets are a guaranteed good time, full of boundless energy, top-flight musicianship, and flat-out fun. Captivating singer Nicole Kestler has fronted the band since 2000. So beguiling is her vocal delivery that their repertoire is now dominated by classic material from the postwar era by Dinah Washington, Big Maybelle, Peggy Lee, Ella Mae Morse, Ruth Brown, Etta James, and Annie Laurie. Tickets are $15 and are available here. Show starts at 8:30. Club Arcada is…

The City of West Chicago has announced the return of its spectacular fireworks display on Saturday, Aug. 14. The fireworks show, which can be viewed at The Shell, will be the grand finale of Taco & Art Fest, a day-long celebration which starts at 3 p.m. at Reed-Keppler Park, 129 W. National St. in West Chicago. The West Chicago Park District event is a welcome return of community special events. The festival will include art, music and food trucks through 8 p.m. followed by everyone’s favorite fireworks, provided by the city, at 9 p.m. “It’s been a long road to…

It seems like every week The Venue in Aurora comes up with a lineup that covers a very wide swath of genres and styles.  This weekend is not exception. IVY FORD Thursday, August 12, 8pm Advance General Admission Terrace $15 (Seat provided) Advance General Admission Lawn seats $10. Bring Your Own Chair or blanket. +$5 door *This is a rain or shine outdoor concert. Ivy Ford, is one of the leading “youngbloods” of Blues and brings a refreshing yet classic face to the music. She has managed to take the Chicago scene by storm opening for the legends and sharing the stage with…

Sponsored Onesti Entertainment 105 East Main Street St. Charles, Il 60174 630.962.7000 www.oshows.com Arcada Theatre It was on September 6, 1926 that the 900-seat Arcada Theatre first opened its doors to a Vaudeville audience and a short “Our Gang Comedy” film. Eighty years later, Ron Onesti, President & CEO of Onesti Entertainment, came to St. Charles to take over the reins of the theatre, which was days away from becoming an office complex, and turned it into one of the most popular live music venues in the country. Now, in response to the theatre’s popularity coupled with Onesti’s desire to…

Sponsored The Balmoral Restaurant 40w099 IL Rt 64 Campton Hills IL 60175 1-331-901-5224 www.balmoralrestaurant.com A taste of authentic Scottish fare in your backyard! When was the last time you entered an award winning restaurant to the sounds of expertly played bagpipes, before enjoying a skillfully prepared meal served on beautifully decorated Royal Albert dinnerware? You’ll experience all this and more when you come to Balmoral Restaurant, a gem to be discovered in Campton Hills, Illinois, located in the Fox River Valley, some 40 miles west of Chicago. This unique restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or…