Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Are you ready to take a “SLOW RIDE?” Legendary rock/blues band Foghat will be performing at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Friday, April 4. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 8pm. With the band as high energy and intense as ever, Foghat’s audience now consists of fans of all ages. Kids who learned about Foghat from Guitar Hero III, the ‘Dazed & Confused’ generation & the boomers who bought their Vinyl or 8 tracks! Foghat consists of Roger Earl pounding the skins, long time member Bryan Bassett (Molly Hatchet, Wild Cherry) on lead/slide guitar, singer/bassist…

Several new programs are on the horizon at the St. Charles Park District’s Adult Activity Center, which serves community members 50 years of age and older. The center will host Age Related Eye Diseases and Conditions on Wednesday, April 16. This program, sponsored by the Geneva Eye Clinic, will cover eye conditions that commonly develop as part of the aging process. Among these are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Attendees will learn important information about the causes, symptoms and impacts these conditions have on daily life. This program will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. “During these…

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/. CHIP Meet Chip, the most lovable and energetic three-legged pup you’ll ever meet! With his striking black and white coat, Chip is the definition of charisma and charm. Despite losing one of his legs, 3-year old Border Collie mix, Chip never lets it slow him down — he’s always ready for action, playtime, and…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Anniversary BootsHazy Double IPA – 9.0% ABV. We’re kicking things off for our 11th Anniversary with Anniversary Boots, a collab with our friends at Riverlands Brewing up the road in Saint Charles! We teamed up to brew a Double Hazy IPA loaded with juicy Mosaic hops and crafted with the same passion that’s fueled us for over a decade. No Lactose was used to get the mouthfeel, just the High ABV and pillowy grain bill. Available now at the Penrose Taproom and select local retailers. Penrose Brewing509…

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Popular Chicagoland singer Stefanie Brinegar (and friends) will perform a wide variety of music on Sunday, April 6 beginning at 3pm in the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College in Naperville. Brinegar is a highly-regarded singer based in the Chicago area. In addition to her Chicago area popularity, she’s also been recognized nationally by the Josie Independent Music Awards based in Nashville. Brinegar will be performing pop, rock and country tunes accompanied by many of her musician friends. The concert will include a wide variety of music, arrangements and accompanists. Some songs will have a single musician backing…

Kanecountyconnects.com Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham reminds voters that they can vote at any Election Day polling location for Tuesday’s Consolidated Election.  “I want to make sure that voters are aware that they can vote at any Election Day polling location on Tuesday in the Consolidated Election, “Cunningham stated. “Beginning with the March 2024 General Primary Election, Kane County voters have had the option to vote at any Election Day polling location, and many voters took advantage of that during last November’s election. As Clerk, I have worked to find new ways to make voting more accessible, and this…

The Fox River Trolley Museum on South Elgin will be hosting the Bunny Burrow Express in search of fun, family and, of course, Easter eggs! On the three Saturday’s before Easter, the young and young at heart will partake on a wonderful ride to the Easter Bunny’s “secret burrow” in vintage antique real trolley cars, where there will be plenty of hidden eggs to find. All the little ones will receive a basket of their own to collect any magical eggs that are found. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased here. Trains run on the three Saturdays before…

Works by Tchaikovsky and Sibelius will be performed by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6 at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. Acclaimed violinist Samuel Vargas will be featured. Vargas will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Vargas has received Sphinx Competition and Yamaha Young Performing Artist awards, and has built worldwide recognition, having performed on tours in 40 countries, where he collaborated with acclaimed artists including Gustavo Dudamel, Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, Claudio Abbado, and Christian Vasquez. Inspired by remote northern landscapes, Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony takes listeners on a journey through nature. The work was…

The Who tribute band Amazing Journey will be performing their tribute to the classic rock opera Tommy at the Venue in Aurora on Saturday, March 29. Doors open at 7pm, show start at 8pm. Amazing Journey is the premier tribute band dedicated to recreating the music of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most legendary bands, The Who. Specializing in the iconic rock opera Tommy plus a dynamic collection of The Who’s greatest hits, the band offers fans an electrifying experience that transports them back to the golden age of rock. At the heart of Amazing Journey’s repertoire is Tommy, The Who’s 1969 rock opera that redefined the boundaries…