Author: Fox Valley Magazine

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will highlight culinary excellence by offering the Geneva Restaurant Week – nine days of delicious, discounted dining at some of Geneva’s finest restaurants. Starting January 18 and running through January 26, the Geneva Restaurant Week will showcase many restaurants throughout town. From fast casual to fancy dining, each venue will provide either a prix-fixe menu at an appetizing price, or discounts on featured menu choices. Come in out of the cold and sample something new or enjoy an old favorit.! For nine days only, foodies will be able to induldge themselves at participating restaurants that will offer lunch and dinner menus…

Get ready for a night full of nostalgia, neon, and non-stop partying this New Year’s Eve. The Piazza in Aurora is bringing you a glow-in-the-dark New Year’s Eve celebration that will have you dancing through the decades. DJ Marc D will be spinning the best hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s & Neon Club Era. There will be a 2- Hour OPEN bar, party favors, glow sticks, and a Champagne Toast at midnight – and a $1000 CASH DROP to make your New Year even brighter! The party begins at 7pm. Tickets are $20 and are available at: www.piazzaaurora.com…

Join Ron and the gang at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles as they ring in the New Year with Phat Cat Swinger and The Hat Guys. Doors open a 7:30pm and the show starts at 9pm. Phat Cat Swinger is the ultimate pop/hard-swing band led by leader, Marco Palos and his partner-in-crime, Blake Lewis (AMERICAN IDOL runner-up). Their unique blend of rock, swing, and jazz infused with modern sensibilities sets them apart. With a powerhouse 11-piece group, their performances are nothing short of legendary. The raw energy they bring to the stage electrifies the audience, getting the crowd dancing…

Champagne? Check. Music? Check. Mixmasters? Double Check. Get up ready to party the night away with the Legendary B96 Mixmasters: Gather your friends and make your way to the hottest NYE party in the suburbs! Secure your tickets and reserve your tables now for an evening filled with music, dancing, and incredible memories. Tickets include: Tables include: Tickets: Members-Only Early Bird $20; Pre-Sale $25; At the Door $30 For more information and to Get Tickets or Make A Reservation online at www.oldrepublicbar.com/events Old Republic Kitchen + Bar is located at 155 South Randall Road in Elgin.

Ring In The New Year with a Tony Ocean New Year’s Eve party at Moretti’s Elgin. From 7pm – 1am, enjoy Moretti’s Ring-a-Ding Countdown to 2025 with dinner and a show with Tony Ocean’s Rat Pack. Then ring in the New Year with The Tony Ocean Retro Show, featuring dancing, a champagne toast, and balloon drop.  Tickets start at $128 and are available here. Moretti’s Elgin is located at 2300 Buswood Drive in Elgin.

Come ready for a night of celebration as they ring in the New Year at the Martini Room. Get ready to dance, drink, and mingle with friends old and new. A DJ will be spinning the hottest tracks all night long, so be prepared to hit the dance floor. Don’t forget to dress to impress, as there will be a photobooth spot to capture all the fun moments. Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight to toast the past year and welcome the new one with style. Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo, The Martini Room NYE Bash ’25…

Rookies in St. Charles hosted its annual Christmas Party earlier this month, and, as ever, our intrepid Publisher Kevin Ketchum was on hand to capture the festivities. (Photo and video credit Kevin Ketchum)

By Choose Chicago (See Part I: Holiday Lights here, Part II: Holiday Markets here, and Part III: Christmas-y Things To Do here.) There’s truly no time like the holidays in Chicago. Each winter, the city is full of bustling excitement and seasonal celebrations. You can admire twinkling light displays, go ice skating with skyline views, shop for gifts in a charming neighborhood boutique or pop-up market, catch a holiday show in a stunning downtown theatre, and so much more. See the Chicago Christmas Tree Don’t miss one of Chicago’s biggest and brightest holiday traditions — the City of Chicago’s official Christmas Tree,…

A family of elephants on a golf course tee box. Snow White surrounded by her seven dwarves. Santa driving a golf cart. See all these sights and more as you drivedown Dugan Road in Sugar Grove at night during the holiday season because they are all a part of the Annual Rich Harvest Farms Holiday Light Display! Take the mile long journey down Dugan Road from Highway 30 to St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church to experience a bit of holiday magic. All the way until New Year’s Eve, Rich Harvest Farms will be decked out in over 40 light displays, all hand-selected and put up…

By Choose Chicago (See Part I: Holiday Lights here, and Part II: Holiday Markets here.) There’s truly no time like the holidays in Chicago. Each winter, the city is full of bustling excitement and seasonal celebrations. You can admire twinkling light displays, go ice skating with skyline views, shop for gifts in a charming neighborhood boutique or pop-up market, catch a holiday show in a stunning downtown theatre, and so much more. Lace Up Your Ice Skates On winter days, lace up your skates and hit one of the city’s scenic ice skating rinks. A classic holiday activity in Chicago, skating at the Millennium…