“One man’s junque is another man’s treasure.”
Author: Paul Stukel
Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we put the “Labor” in Labor Day. So let’s get to it, starting with….. On the Fringe of What, Actually? If you’re anything like us (and if you are, you’re currently lounging in a chartreuse smoking jacket, drinking a fine single malt Scotch and contemplating Einstein’s Third Law of Thermodynamics), you enjoy a good oxymoron now and again. Now, I don’t know if calling the Elgin Fringe Festival an actual “fringe” event is truly an oxymoron, but it comes close. See, the press release announcing this…
The Naperville Police Department announced yesterday that they have a suspect in custody in connection with the Sunday shooting of two men in Naperville. The statement indicated that the department continues to follow up on all leads and information. Two men were shot Sunday afternoon in the 600 block of Amersale Drive in Naperville in what police describe as a likely “transaction” gone bad. The men were transported to hospitals. An 18-year-old male victim from Naperville is in critical condition and a 17-year-old male from Aurora was treated at a local hospital and released. The suspect, who fled the scene,…
Good Clean Fun comes to Geneva’s Riverpark featuring a playlist of party hits spanning seven decades. The group has quickly become one of the region’s most requested party bands after playing across the United States as well as Ireland, Trinidad and Thailand. More recently, Good Clean Fun has shared the bill with top oldies acts like Jay and the Americans and Chubby Checker, and it has opened for Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and Tommy James and the Shondells. Shows are free of charge. People are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket or even a picnic dinner to…
Saturday Farmer & Artisan Market @ The Rustic Fox, North Aurora All the best in locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, decadent baked goods, pastry items, food trucks, delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan items and more! And don’t forget to stop in the store and shop over 150 vendors offering furniture, decor, clothing, jewelry, kids, baby, handmade, vintage, antiques, and so much more!!! Time: 9am – 2pm Where: The Rustic Fox 1790 Towne Center Dr. North Aurora, IL 60542 Conveniently located right off I88 & Orchard Rd. FREE ENTRY FREE PARKING Click here for a list of vendors. Batavia Farmers…
Saturday evening, August 28, Billy Bricks AfterDark and Darrick J. will be welcoming the funniest comics from all over Chicago and the Midwest. Get ready for an epic evening of gut-busting laughter. Some of the funniest stand-up comics from Chicago and the Midwest will be performing at Billy Bricks Pizza St. Charles. On the menu: Gwen La Roka Gwen La Roka hit the comedy scene with an explosive energy that quickly won the hearts of her audiences and led to performances at world famous comedy clubs such as The Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Improv, Second City, and The Icehouse. She…
The market is a rain or shine event that continues until Mid-October.
Hey, our guess is as good as anybody’s at this point!
Saturday Farmer & Artisan Market @ The Rustic Fox, North Aurora All the best in locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, decadent baked goods, pastry items, food trucks, delicious coffee, one-of-a-kind artisan items and more! And don’t forget to stop in the store and shop over 150 vendors offering furniture, decor, clothing, jewelry, kids, baby, handmade, vintage, antiques, and so much more!!! Time: 9am – 2pm Where: The Rustic Fox 1790 Towne Center Dr. North Aurora, IL 60542 Conveniently located right off I88 & Orchard Rd. FREE ENTRY FREE PARKING Click here for a list of vendors. Batavia Farmers…
Join in the fun at Blueberry Fest in August at Windy Acres Farm in Geneva. The festival will feature Blueberry Donut Sundaes with fresh Compote served fresh out of our bakery, blueberry slushies, a Beer Garden featuring a Variety of Summer Ales, and Hot off the grill- Local Brats, Angus Beef Burgers and Fresh Sweet Corn. Kids entertainment includes: Kids DJ! Playing fun games and dances through out the day Jumping Pillow Brand New Grand Slam Castle Playground Mini Golf (9 holes) Zip Lines Tug O War Human Size Hampster Wheels Spider Rope Web Tetherball Bags & More! And, of…
