The Justa Coupla Guys podcast speaks with Tim Ward, President of the Kevin White Foundation, about the special life of the late Kevin White of St. Charles, who was killed at age 19 in a tragic car accident. Tim describes Kevin’s profound impact on those around him, the pain of his untimely death and the Foundation that bears his name.
Join Enjoy Elgin Area and partner Otter Creek Wine & Spirits as they raise a glass and raise money for the Elgin Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund this Saturday from 3-6pm at the edward Schock Centre of Elgin. Otter Creek Wine & Spirits will be bringing a variety of wines to taste – red, white, sweet & sparkling – as well as some premium spirits and cocktails to sample. An array of small bites and desserts will be included in the event, as well as a tasting glass. Enjoy the day as you raise funds for at-risk youth to participate in…
Writer, director, actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian Bob Goldthwait will be performing this weekend at The Comedy Vault in Batavia. Showtimes are 7:00 and 9:30 both Friday and Saturday evening. Since Goldthwait’s first appearance on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20, he has gone on to maintain a thriving career. As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in numerous HBO/Showtime specials, performed in venues all over the world, and even went on tour as an opening act for the Band: Nirvana. Well known for his roles in “Scrooged” with Bill Murray and as Zed in the “Police…
As part of its Broadway Series, Paramount Theatre presents School of Rock, the Chicago professional regional premiere of the good-time musical based on the hit Jack Black movie, featuring new music from Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork. Wannabe rocker Dewey Finn has just been kicked out of his band. He can’t pay rent and his life is falling apart. When Dewey scams his way into a teaching job at a prestigious prep school meant for his roommate, he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. Dewey’s love of music and rock soon…
You may not know the names, but you will recognize the music at the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Friday Favorites: Music You Know Spring Edition concert on Friday, April 21. The 6:30 p.m. concert will be held at Second Baptist Church of Elgin, 1280 Summit Street. Tickets must be purchased in advance through the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s website, www.elginsymphony.org, or box office, 847-888-4000, Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door. Antoine T. Clark will conduct this concert, which features favorites from theater (Overture to “The Barber of Seville,” Grieg’s “Morning Mood”),…
First Fridays will kick off the start of the food truck season with its annual Food Truck Festival on May 5. Held by Aurora Downtown, the popular and free event will welcome more than two dozen food trucks to Benton Street from 5 to 9 p.m. The rain or shine event originated on Downer Place and now makes its home on the Benton Street bridges. It brings thousands of visitors to First Fridays while unofficially kicking off the summer event season in downtown Aurora. This year, the festival will feature several returning food trucks such as Grumpy Gaucho, Strawberries BBQ,…
A 23-year-old male staff member at Huntley Middle School has been arrested for sexually assaulting a student at the school. The alleged incident took place on school grounds, according to police. According to a press release, on April 14, 2023, the DeKalb Police Department was notified by the Huntley Middle School staff that an inappropriate encounter between a staff member and a minor had occurred on school premises. Police interviewed several staff members and students and it was determined that a criminal act had been committed by a Huntley Middle School staff member against a Huntley Middle School student. Detectives…
If you’re looking for a restaurant that offers great food, a fun atmosphere, and a uniquedining experience, Wahlburgers St. Charles is the place to be. Wahlburgers is a popularburger restaurant chain founded by the Wahlberg brothers, and the St. Charles locationis one of their most impressive. It is located at 825 South Randall Road, in a busy commercial area and boasts an impressive indoor and outdoor experience with a meal you won’t soon forget. Inside the RestaurantThe excitement of Wahlburgers St. Charles begins as soon as you step inside. Uponentering you will find their WahlGear that includes everything from glassware…
Naper Settlement’s 2023 Naper Nights Community Concert Series will feature tributes to some of the greatest musicians across the decades ranging in genre from classic rock to country. Visitors will rock out to six nights of music and enjoy local cuisine and alcoholic beverages on June 16-17, July 14-15, and August 18-19 from 5-10 p.m. “Naper Nights showcases top tribute bands and musicians from across North America, often as their only Midwest appearance,” said Adison Glick, special events senior team leader at Naper Settlement. “Performances by these elite acts on the charming grounds of Naper Settlement create special and memorable…
For those who both enjoy the Big Band sound and are Beatles fans, the Dean-Dorhauer Jazz Orchestra will perform a “Big Band Beatles” concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 20, at the historic Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles. Saturday Night Lights presented the Dean-Dorhauer Jazz Orchestra in a recent concert, “The Wiz vs. Diz,” that combined popular tunes from The Wizard of Oz and Disney films. Their “Big Band Beatles” show will deliver a new perspective on favorite Lennon-McCartney songs. The concert concludes the Spring season of “Saturday Night Lights” events produced by the Norris Cultural Arts Center.…
