Aurora Area June 2008 Events

4th of July Fireworks - Aurora, IL

Jan-Dec
Art in City Hall
Enjoy art in the United City of Yorkville City Hall Council Chambers, 800 Game Farm Road. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. For information contact 630.553.8564

January 11-12
Bridal Showcase
Make the complex job of planning a wedding easier with opportunities for one-on-one discussions with 35 vendors at this annual event that showcases the charming Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hours are from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 1-630-420-6010.

January 13
History Speaks Lecture Series: Henry Ford
Join veteran actor Terry Lynch as he provides a first-person interpretation of Henry Ford, a man who hoped to be as big a success in politics as he was in running the Ford Motor Company. The presentation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Admission is $6 adults, $5 students and Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Members. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 1-630-420-6010.

January 16
New Talent Showcase
Join us for our bi-monthly New Talent Showcase show featuring the up and coming as well as the brand new upstarts!
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8:30 p.m.
$5.00 Admission
21 and Over
(630) 906-2277
http://comedycomedylive.com/#Anchor-COMING-49575

January 20
Grand Tour: Celebrating 125 Years of the Martin Mitchell Mansion
Experience an in-depth tour of the award-winning Martin Mitchell Mansion, a Victorian home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Considered the crown jewel of Naper Settlement, the mansion has been the city’s museum since 1939. Learn about the family, the renovations and the building’s history in this revealing tour, which will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Visit www.napersettlement.museum or call 1-630-420-6010.

January 24
Lunch and Learn
New product show with 20 vendors featuring 3M, Hon, Avery Products, Papermate, Sanford, and other leaders in the office products and furniture world.
Mio Amore Restaurant
11 W. John St.
Plano, IL 60545
www.theofficeworks.com
10 AM
630.552.4255

January 25
Junie B. Jones
Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. Based on the popular books by Barbara Park, this new musical is one splendid hour of music, laughter, and life lessons. And, according to Junie B. Jones herself, “this is the bestest musical ever!”
$8.00 (Super Saver Price for day performances)
$10.00 (evening performance)
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506Phone- (630) 896-6666
http://www.paramountarts.com/200780125juniebjones.php

January 26
New Shanghai Circus
Fearless performers with boundless energy bring you more than two thousand years of thrilling Chinese circus traditions, combining artistry and athleticism. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "show-stopping rarities of daunting difficulty," the Shanghai Circus acrobats, jugglers and contortionists defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show! Bring the family to experience this exciting show.
$35.50 Adult / $25.50 Child
Paramount Theatre
23 East Galena Boulevard
Aurora, IL 60506Phone- (630) 896-6666
http://www.paramountarts.com/20080126circus.php

January 31
New Talent Showcase
Join us for our bi-monthly New Talent Showcase show featuring the up and coming as well as the brand new upstarts!
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8:30 p.m.
$5.00 Admission
21 and Over
(630) 906-2277
http://comedycomedylive.com/#Anchor-COMING-49575