Author: Fox Valley Magazine

There’s nothing quite like a summer evening in the corn maze. “Taste the Maze” is back on Saturday, August 29. Grab a glass and wind your way through Abbey Farms’ famous 8-acre corn maze, stopping to sample pours from 11 local breweries and meaderies hidden along the way. Add live music, local food, and that golden-hour glow over the fields, and you’ve got one of the best nights of the season. This one’s for the grown-ups: 21 and over, valid ID required. Ticket are $65 ($45 for designated driver) and are available here. Abbey Farms is located at 2855 Hart…

Photo credits: Marissa Amoni, Gary Bahnik, Vizo Arts, and Joe Weber Mark your calendars for Alley Art Festival on Saturday, August 29 in downtown Aurora. Immerse yourself in a day filled with art and community as nearly 100 artists showcase their work along Water Street Mall and Downer Place. This event is free. Alley Art Festival is celebrating its final year hosting the outdoor event on the last Saturday of August. Visit alleyartaurora.com for artist and music lineup, food trucks, and more.

The stars of smash musical “Million Dollar Quartet” will come together to reprise their characters in “One Night in Memphis®” at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Sunday, August 30, at 3pm. One Night in Memphis® , created and directed by John Mueller, is the number one booked and critically acclaimed tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Performed live and starring former cast members of the Broadway smash musical, “Million Dollar Quartet,” the show is over 90 minutes of authentic rockabilly, country, gospel and 1950’s rock and roll.…

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/. Aviana I’m Aviana, a 3-month-old kitten, and I’m ready to bring lots of fun, excitement, and love into your home! Kittens like me are the best of both worlds—playful and full of energy, yet sweet and cuddly when it’s time to wind down. I’ll keep you entertained with my silly antics…

A 96% lunar eclipse will be visible from the Fox Valley area Thursday evening from between 9:30pm and 11:30pm. A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth comes directly between the sun and moon, blocking the sun’s light from all or part of the moon for a short period of time. Unlike a solar eclipse, lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye; no special glasses or equipment are required. For tonight’s viewing, the Fox Valley is fortunate to have clear skies forecasted for the peak viewing hours. Peak eclipse is expected at around 11:12pm.

The Marshall Tucker Band will be playing at the Hollywood Casino in Aurora on Friday, August 28, from 8pm-11p. Feel the soulful blend of rock, country, and blues when The Marshall Tucker Band brings their legendary catalog to the new Hollywood Casino Aurora event center. With decades of touring experience and timeless hits, these Southern rock pioneers will turn the venue into a live‑music destination for fans of classic American sound. The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of…

By Kevin Ketchum Stepping into The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee feels like entering a world of timeless luxury. Conceived by venture capitalist Guido Pfister and completed by his son Charles in 1893, this architectural masterpiece was originally dubbed the “Grand Hotel of the West”. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was constructed using local Wauwatosa limestone and iconic regional cream-colored brick. Designed and built by architect Henry C. Koch at an unprecedented cost of nearly $1 million, the property served as an engineering marvel of its era, combining safety with opulent aesthetics. Today, its historic…

The Fox River Ragtime Festival will run on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 from 11am to 5pm at the Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin. Get ready for a historical experience highlighting the ragtime era of the early 1900s. Take in the scenery of the majestic Fox River Valley while you enjoy ragtime and old-time music featuring world-class musicians from around the country! Tickets are good for unlimited rides on the day of the ticket, with music being played all day long. Seats on the train are on a first-come first-serve basis. Historic Trolley Rides Experience the thrill of…

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants. Matthew McConaughey Sunday Night Tuna SaladAlright, alright, alright… Bob’s gone McConaughey, and this tuna salad is starring in its own blockbuster… Lunch just got a whole lot cooler at Alexander’s Cafe. Inspired by Matthew McConaughey’s famous love of tuna salad, our Sunday Night Tuna Salad is the perfect blend of fresh flavors, creamy texture, and satisfying crunch ready to steal the spotlight. Choose it your way, served as a hearty sandwich on a buttery, flaky croissant with your favorite side, or enjoy it as a refreshing salad…

Pink Floyd tribute band The Australian Pink Floyd Show will perform at RiversEdge Park in Aurora on Friday, August 21, at 8pm. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Reproducing the complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. The show includes a world class light and laser show, video animations, state of the art, high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition,…