Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Step back in time to the era of big hair, leather, and anthemic rock ‘n roll! On Friday, January 24, the Piazza in Aurora presents the ultimate 80s rock throwback featuring live performances of your favorite bands and anthems from the legendary era. This is your chance to experience the best of Motley Crue, Poison, Skid Row, and all the 80s glam and hard rock hits live on stage. Performing live will be Poison’d Crue (the ultimate Motley Crue & Poison Tribute); HAIRNATION (bringing the best of 80s hair metal); and Slave to the Grind (paying tribute to Skid Row’s…

The Shout Section Big Band and Jamie Vargo and Carl Linder of Vargo’s Dance in Geneva will be hosting SWING DANCE Night at The Venue this Sunday (and every fourth Sunday of the month) from 7pm-10pm. The Venue is an incredible space with lots of room for swing dancers and swing dancing. And the sound is unrivaled. Dance lessons will be held at 7:00pm and the Shout Section Big Band will be playing all swing-danceable music and band hits at 7:30pm-10:00pm. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here. ($5 extra at the door.) The Venue is located at…

The Venue in Aurora will present Ob-La-Di, the second installment in a series featuring Phil Angotti and Friends performing Meet The Beatles and a second set of Beatles favorites on Saturday, January 18th. Doors open at 7pm. A pop star in his own right, Phil Angotti is the go-to performer when The Beatles are on the playlist. Angotti has performed Beatles songs with outstanding Chicagoland musicians on a variety of area stages including The Venue, City Winery, The Hideout, and more. Angotti has been a vibrant part of the Chicago music scene for the past 25 years. He is an accomplished multi-instrumental musician and an outstanding vocalist. He has put out…

Rookies Rochaus in West Dundee will present LP Vinyl and LP Vinyl’s Escape Journey Tribute w/ special guest Electric Phase UFO Tribute on Friday, January 17. Doors open at 6:30pm. Considered to be among Chicagoland’s premier classic rock bands, LP Vinyl boasts 20 years of high-energy performances around the midwest, paying extreme attention to detail to the world’s greatest classic rock songs. Tickets start at $15 and are available here. Included with the purchase of tickets to this event: 10% off at the Village Squire in West Dundee on the night of the show. Rookies Rochaus is located at 96…

The City of Elgin offers two premier venues for your special day – The Heritage Ballroom at The Centre of Elgin and The Pavillion or Lord’s Park. The Heritage BallroomThe Heritage Ballroom at The Centre of Elgin is an exceptional venue designed to make any event unforgettable. With the ability to accommodate up to 275 guests, it is perfect for hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions, graduations, anniversaries, and a variety of other celebrations. Whether you’re planning a grand affair or an intimate gathering, the Heritage Ballroom provides the flexibility and elegance needed for your special occasion. This stunning banquet facility…

It’s that time of year, where couples begin to plan the ceremony of a lifetime. And, of course, the venue has to be perfect. Here are three wedding venues around the Fox Valley that will make your special day even more special. Aurora Country ClubCouples seeking a sophisticated country club wedding venue for their milestone in Aurora will love Aurora Country Club. This spacious venue grants nearly weds the option to host their festivities indoors and outdoors, year-round. Boasting picturesque views, gardens crowned with blossoms, and elegant courtyards, you and your guests will delight in the great spaces this setting…

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will showcase the virtuosity of its principal cellist in its concerts on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. Matthew Agnew, who has led the ESO’s cello section since 2002, and is known for his passionate performances across Chicagoland, will perform Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto. “Matthew has such a gift when it comes to not only his music-making skills but the way he thinks and talks about music and getting to collaborate with him for the Saint-Saëns’ cello concerto is going to be special,” said ESO Music Director Chad…

Kanecountyconnects.com Kane County will construct five new non-motorized watercraft launches and install solar-powered informational signs along the Fox River. These projects aim to support enhance accessibility, economic development, and community engagement along the Fox River. New Watercraft LaunchesFive launch sites will improve public access to the river: The $1.2 million project, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, is set to begin construction in spring 2024. Informational SignsKane County will install up to 12 solar-powered electronic signs along the river. These signs will promote the Fabulous Fox! National Water Trail and display real-time updates, such as river conditions, local events,…

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to identify a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in property damage in early December. The incident occurred near the Rance Road and Harvey Road intersection in unincorporated Oswego Township on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at around 7:50am. The vehicle, picture below, appears to be consistent with a 2015-2016 Mazda 6 sedan and would likely have damage on the front driver side and black paint transfer may be present. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at [email protected]. Community members can also…