Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Spring Rejuvenation MaibockSpring is finally here and with it, Maibock season arrives! Our traditional German-style spring lager is made with all German hops, grain, and yeast to closely mimic the beers made overseas. In fact, we even recreate the mineral content of the water we use to resemble that of our European counterparts! The result is a strong (6.7% ABV), clear lager with low bitterness and a smooth, clean finish. Hoist a half liter pour on our patio all May long! Riverlands Brewing Company1860 Dean Street, Unit…

Farmers Markets are a pillar of summertime in the Fox Valley. The variety, the, well, localness, the joy of meandering through an outdoor market on a warm summer’s day, it’s just a delight. And has been for over a century. So, here’s a run-down of the best of these markets here in the Fox Valley. Saturdays Batavia Farmers Market Opening on Saturday, May 16, the Batavia Farmers’ Market is located at N River St. between Wilson & Spring Streets in Batavia. Hours are 8am – 12pm. Enjoy 50+ carefully curated vendors weekly to provide you with a wide array of options.…

Janus Theatre Company continues its 28th season featuring Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Hargadon. When a proud small-town doctor discovers a catastrophe that risks the lives of everyone in town, he raises the alarm. It is the story of one brave man’s struggle to do the right thing when those in power, including his own brother, try not only to silence him, but to destroy him.   It’s a new version of Ibsen’s riveting story about one man’s struggle to do the right thing, playing at the new theater space in downtown Elgin.…

Chicago Sinfonietta will present “American Rhapsody” on Friday, May 8, in Wentz Concert Hall on the campus of North Central College in Naperville. Chicago Sinfonietta closes their IGNITE season with a celebration of the many voices that have shaped the American soundscape. The program honors the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary with works including George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, featuring pianist Clayton Stephenson, and William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony. The concert also includes a Chicago Sinfonietta-commissioned tribute to jazz legend and Illinois native Miles Davis in honor of his 100th birthday. The performance begins at 7pm. Tickets range from $45–65. To…

Calling all food lovers! Get your appetites ready for a culinary adventure as the Naperville Food Truck Festival returns to the heart of downtown Naperville. This annual event is a vibrant celebration of food, fun, and community, bringing together a diverse lineup of Chicagoland’s best food trucks for a day of delicious discovery. A World of Flavors on Wheels — From buttery lobster rolls and authentic Puerto Rican cuisine to Filipino empanadas, Neapolitan pizza, and Chicago-style fried chicken, over 15 trucks bring an extraordinary range of global flavors to one beautiful location: the historic Naper Settlement. More Than a Meal…

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 Scout!Scout is a 74-pound black Lab mix with a big presence and an even bigger heart. He can be a little shy when first meeting new people, but with a bit of patience, his sweet and gentle personality really shines through. Once he feels comfortable, Scout loves being close to his…

Introducing “The 77 Experience,” a remarkable band that immerses you in the vibrant soundscape of 1977. While their foundation is built on rock, their versatility knows no bounds as they skillfully mix various genres. With a deep appreciation for the music of the era, they flawlessly recreate the iconic hits that defined 1977, from Journey and Boston to the Eagles and Bee Gees. The band infuses nostalgia by showcasing different segments of amusing commercials, movie trailers, legendary Johnny Carson moments, hilarious Saturday Night Live skits, newsworthy events, and pop culture happenings from 1977. All via video projection for the audience…

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora is presenting the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical South Pacific through June 14. 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 piece of musical…

The ECC Arts Center will present an adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s classic novel Fahrenheit 451 from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3. Fahrenheit 451 depicts a future American society where books are outlawed and “firemen” burn them, with the title referring to the temperature at which paper ignites. The story follows fireman Guy Montag, whose life changes after meeting a free-spirited neighbor, Clarisse, leading him to question his society’s reliance on mindless mass media and begin secretly reading books, ultimately making him a fugitive. Showtimes are 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday, and 3:00pm on Sunday. Tickets are $14 ($12…