Author: Fox Valley Magazine

This weekend is the last opportunity to experience The Paramount Theatre’s presentation of the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical South Pacific. Set in a tropical paradise with warm sea breezes, breathless sunsets and B-29 Bombers, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific is an uplifting musical tale that follows World War II Armed Services personnel Ensign Nellie Forbush and Lt. Joseph Cable through spy missions, war-time drama and romance. Balancing duties to their country with their island expectations, they each find themselves irresistibly falling in love on foreign soil. But will that love translate back in the States? South Pacific is an iconic, complex and important…

The food trucks are back! Chicagoland’s best street food will be on hand at the 5th Annual Montgomery Street Eats Festival in Montgomery. Situated along River Street in downtown Montgomery with views of the Fox River, Montgomery Park offers plenty of shade, picnic tables, open space, and a playground for foodies of all ages to enjoy the day. Sample food and beverages from 8+ of the area’s best food trucks. A beer tent will also be available for those 21 and over. The festival will be held Saturday, June 12 from 5pm to 9pm in Montgomery Park, 301 River Street…

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/. Meet Dozer! At just 10 months old and 46 pounds, Dozer is a sweet baked potato with a heart as big as his zoomies! This handsome boy turns heads with his big, expressive ears and adorable face, but it’s his loving personality that truly steals the show. Dozer is a gentle,…

St. Sophia Church at 525 Church Road in Elgin (Rt. 31 and I-90) will present its annual summer “Greek Fest” the weekend of June 5th, 6th and 7th. The fest will be open on Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 10pm. Sunday’s hours are 12 noon to 9pm. Thousands of people attend the festival each year – it is open to the public and admission is free. Guests will feast on authentic Greek delicacies such as Gyros, Grecian Chicken, Souvlaki, Pastitsio, Saganaki (the flaming cheese) and Greek Salad – all while enjoying ice cold refreshments including Greek Beer, Mediterranean…

The ever-popular Strawberry Festival returns this weekend at Windy Acres Farm in Geneva. Visit the farm stand market and pick up your delicious, freshly-picked local berries. A summer fruit favorite, strawberries are plentiful in the month of June. We all love them because they are nutritious, versatile and oh so tasty. Find one or more varieties in stock during your visit. Visit the Bakery for desserts made to order. Enjoy the famous US Strawberry Shortcake made with real strawberries, homemade strawberry compote, soft and fluffy shortbread and whip cream for every bite. Make sure to visit the chocolate strawberry cup…

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/. Meet Tuba — The Fun-Loving Goofball Ready to Be Your Best Friend!Tuba is a 63-pound Staffy mix sweetheart with a soft tan-and-white coat, dazzling blue eyes, and a personality that is larger than life. This handsome guy is equal parts affectionate companion, goofy entertainer, and eager student, all wrapped up in one wiggly…

The 19th annual Kite Fly, hosted by the Naperville Park District and presented by The Branch, will be held at Frontier Sports Complex, located at 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, on Sunday, June 7 from noon to 4:00pm. This free event gives families the opportunity to view ginormous, spectacular kites flown by professional kite enthusiasts from Chicago Kite. Attendees can also join in on the fun and fly their own kites. In addition to the kite-flying festivities, attendees can also enjoy a variety of live music performances. This year, Prairie Sky Quintet, Naperville Municipal Big Band’s Big Band Combo, and the Neuqua…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. King BalatonCherry Wheat Ale – This beer is all about the cherries. Fermented with 90lbs of Balaton Cherries from Michigan, you can expect a showcase of the sweet and sour with the flavorful properties of this decadent fruit. While supplies last! Alter Brewing Company12 S. 1st StreetSt. Charles, IL 60174 BloomStyle: Table Beer w/ Rose Hips and Hibiscus. ABV: 4.2%. Introducing Bloom by Brother Chimp Brewing, a delightful Belgian-inspired table beer that combines the delicate flavors of rose hips, hibiscus, and a touch of honey malt. This…

Vino lovers, this event is for you. The Batavia Park District is hosting its annual “Batavia Uncorked” event this Saturday from 1pm-4pm at the Peg Bond Center at 151 North Island Avenue. Sample a wide variety of wines at this laid-back casual event. Enjoy a variety of unique wine along with food, live music and the relaxed ambiance of The Riverwalk. Tickets include entry to the event, three hours of wine tasting and a commemorative glass. Only 550 tickets will be sold. https://bataviaparks.org