Aurora Area July 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

July 3-26
Live Summer Entertainment
July 3rd- All Pro DJ Karaoke 9pm July 4th- Q-Balls 9pm (outside in beer garden) July 11th- All Pro DJ Karaoke 9pm July 12th NASCAR Party start your engines at 6pm -with great Nascar giveaways, and the #99 car at the hotel from noon to 8pm, July 18th Park Bench Society 9pm, July 19th One Sweet Jane 9 pm, July 25th is a do not miss event with BBI Playing Live in our beer garden at 9pm July 26th Brian Kovacs at 8:30pm Come enjoy your summer with us!
Best Western Timber Creek Inn and Suites
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich, 60548
630-273-6000
www.timbercreekinnandsuites.com

July 4
BATAVIA FIREWORKS
Savor-the-flavor food vendors at 5:30 p.m., musical showcase at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Batavia High School
1200 W. Wilson St., Batavia
(630) 879-1424
www.cityofbatavia.net

July 4
CITY OF AURORA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, FIREWORKS AND CONCERT
The City of Aurora’s annual Independence Day Celebration kicks off with the Fourth of July Parade on July 4. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. at the corner of River St. and Benton St. to Broadway, Galena Blvd., Stolp Ave., Downer Pl., and ends at Middle Ave. The parade program begins at 9:15 a.m. in front of the Paramount Theatre. The Independence Day Celebration and fireworks will take place at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and Aurora Central Catholic High School grounds located between Edgelawn Dr., Randall Rd., Sullivan Rd. and Indian Trail Rd.
The schedule of events is as follows:
6:00 - 9:00 pm - Food vendors, Moonwalks and Clowns
7:00 - 7:45 pm - The Truly Remarkable Loon - Comedy and Juggling
8:00 pm - Concert - Rock Band: F.O.G.
9:30 pm - Fireworks
An outdoor Movie THE BEE immediately after the fireworks
To make it easier to get to and from the fireworks, the City of Aurora will be providing free park and ride shuttle service.
(630) 844-4386
www.aurora-il.org/specialevents

July 4
NORTH AURORA FIREWORKS AND CONCERT
North Aurora 4th of July Fireworks to be shot off on the property adjacent to the North Aurora Towne Center (Target, JC Penney, etc.). Parking is available in the Towne Center lot.
Vacant parcel adjacent to the North Aurora Towne Center, North Aurora
(630) 897-8228
www.vil.north-aurora.il.us

July 4
YORKVILLE’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Parade, fireworks, music and fun from morning to night. Free. Parade begins at 9 a.m., festivities at 10:30 a.m.
Town Square Park, Rt. 47 and
Main St., Yorkville (630) 553-6186
www.yorkville.il.us

July 5 – Oct. 18
BATAVIA FARMER’S MARKET
Every Saturday enjoy locally grown produce, fresh fruits, perennial and annual flowers, baked goods, dairy, beef, sauces, breads and more.
Hours: 8 a.m. – noon.
Downtown Batavia
Water St. between Wilson and First St., Batavia (630) 761-3528
www.downtownbatavia.com

July 5-6
SANDWICH FREEDOM DAYS
A day long celebration featuring many free activities. Food and music for everyone starting with the parade. Hours: Parade at 10 a.m.
Downtown Sandwich
www.sandwichfreedomdays.com

July 7 – 11
ART CAMP 2008
For ages eight to 18 at Dickson-Murst Farm, taught by professional Kendall Arts Guild artists. Admission charge.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 337-6817

July 8 – Aug. 26
AURORA FARMER’S MARKET EAST
Shop every Tuesday. Get farm-fresh produce, flowers, honey, baked goods, cheese, crafts and more. Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church
220 Ridge Ave., Aurora
(630) 844-4731 or (630) 844-4386
www.aurora-il.org/specialevents

July 9 – Aug. 27
AURORA FARMER’S MARKET WEST
Shop every Wednesday for farm-fresh produce, flowers, honey, baked goods, cheese, crafts and more. Hours: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
West Plaza Shopping Center
Galena Blvd. and Edgelawn Dr., Aurora
(630) 844-4731 or (630) 844-4386
www.aurora-il.org/specialevents

July 10 – 12
WINDMILL CITY FESTIVAL
Enjoy spirited activities, outdoor games and main stage entertainment. Includes a 5K run, kids’ run, water games, golf contest, a pet parade, flea market and arts and crafts show. Hours: Thurs. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. noon – 11:30 p.m.
Batavia Riverwalk
Houston St. and Island Ave.Batavia (630) 879-5235
www.bataviaparks.org

July 11 – 13
BATAVIA’S QUILT AND TEXTILE SHOW
Traditional show with a contemporary interest featuring weaving and spinning demonstrations, quilt and textile sales and a quilt care and display program.
Hours: Fri. 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.,
Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shannon Hall
14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia
(630) 879-5235
www.bataviaparks.org

July 11
DOWNTOWN ALIVE!
The third in the Downtown Alive! Friday night Festival Series features The Moods! A perennial favorite of our Downtown Alive patrons, you’ll definitely be in the mood with The Moods as they perform favorites from Motown, Blues, Pop, Rock & Roll topped off with a smattering of Jazz. The festival is FREE and includes a FREE KidZone with rides and activities, over a dozen Aurora area restaurants offering a very diverse menu, icy cold libations, a classic car and motorcycle show plus many more surprises. Bring a lawn chair (no coolers please) and kick back, relax and enjoy the music in historic downtown Aurora!
5 East Downer Place, Aurora
(630) 844-4731
www.downtownaliveaurora.com

July 11
WINDMILL WHIRL 5K RUN
Tackle the Fox River Trail which follows the very edge of the historic and beautiful Fox River.
Batavia Riverwalk
Houston St. and Island Ave. Batavia (630) 879-5235
www.bataviaparks.org

July 12
ALL-AMERICAN GIRL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Enjoy three traditional birthday parties with historical themes. Experience candle dipping, treats and more. Starts at 1 p.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

July 12
NRITHYA ANJALI
BHARATHA CHOODAMANI (Detroit, MI) & SHIVANJALI - INSTITUTE FOR INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE (Denver, CO) Presents “NRITHYA ANJALI” (Bharathanatyam Dance of South India)
Induvadana Malli (Daughter and Disciple of Padmashri Adyar.K.Lakshman)
Puja Allepalli (Disciple of Padmashri Adyar.K.Lakshman)
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday 12th July, 2008 - 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Prisco Community Center
150 W. Illinois Ave.
(corner of Lake Street and Illinois Avenue)
Aurora, IL 60506
VIDEO, FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOD & DRINKS STRICTLY PROHIBITED INSIDE AUDITORUIM
For more information contact:
Mrs. Induvadana Malli . 248-476-3269 . induvadana@hotmail.com
Mrs. Puja Allepalli . 303-254-6368 . shivanjalidance@yahoo.com

July 12 – 13
ART AT THE FARM
Art displays and exhibitions at an Illinois sesquicentennial farm.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery
(630) 337-6817

July 18
DOWNTOWN ALIVE!
The fourth in the Downtown Alive! Friday night Festival Series features American English! The Fab Five live on with these remarkable musicians who take their legendary music to the highest level possible. American English is the closest you will ever get to relive the authentic Beatles experience. The festival is FREE and includes a FREE KidZone with rides and activities, over a dozen Aurora area restaurants offering a very diverse menu, icy cold libations, a classic car and motorcycle show plus many more surprises. Bring a lawn chair (no coolers please) and kick back, relax and enjoy the music in historic downtown Aurora!
5 East Downer Place, Aurora
(630) 844-4731
www.downtownaliveaurora.com

July 19, 26
THEATER IN THE PARK
Free theatrical performances in the park. Music, theater, box lunches. Bring a lawn chair.
Hours: 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Riverfront Bicentennial Park
Rt. 47 & E. Hydraulic, Yorkville
(630) 553-8564
www.yorkville.il.us

July 20
Music by the Lake presents Prometheus Trio
Music by the Lake 2008 on the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, WI includes something for everyone - the Main Stage Series, with four Saturday evening performances; the Sundays at 4 Series, featuring classical chamber music performances; and our sensational season finale Spotlight Concert. Performers include Maureen McGovern and the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra; The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four; Prometheus Trio; "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss; Chicago Brass Quintet; Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band with Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. For dates and ticket information, visit our web site at www.aurora.edu/mbtl.
George Williams College of Aurora University, Williams Bay, WI 53191
866-843-5200
www.aurora.edu/mbtl

July 24
Accomplishments in Genealogical Research
Members will have the opportunity to share the results of their genealogical research
Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third Street, Geneva
For more information email us at kcgsinfo@wideopenwest.com
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilkcgs/

July 25 – 27
SUGAR GROVE CORN BOIL
Forty-first year of this community event that features live music, food, craft, family fun and carnival amusements. Fireworks on Saturday night. Hours: Fri. 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Volunteer Park
85 Main St., Sugar Grove
(630) 466-5166
www.sugargrovecornboil.org

July 26
Wilderness Plots: Where Literature and Song Create Magic
A fascinating and compelling intersection of language, lyrics, story, and music on the settling of the Midwestern wilderness. The exceptional cast for WILDERNESS PLOTS includes noted singer-songwriters CARRIE NEWCOMER, TIM GRIMM, KRISTA DETOR, TOM ROZNOWSKI, and MICHAEL WHITE, performing songs drawn from the tales of Scott Russell Sanders, creating a timeless show at turns romantic, tragic, elegiac, and comic, compressing entire lifetimes into a few stanzas. Like the most distinctive American folksongs and folktales, WILDERNESS PLOTS arises from the experience of wrestling with a wild, raucous, dangerous, and glorious continent. Well beyond the scope of a standard "concert," WILDERNESS PLOTS is a moving and powerful evening of entertainment -- unique and truly memorable.
Fermilab - Batavia
630/840.ARTS (2787)
http://www.fnal.gov/

July 26 – 27
MODEL TRAIN EXTRAVAGANZA
See different model train layouts, including one built entirely of Legos. Starts at 11 a.m.
Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
(630) 892-1550
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

July 26-27
Music by the Lake presents "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss
Music by the Lake 2008 on the George Williams College campus in Williams Bay, WI includes something for everyone - the Main Stage Series, with four Saturday evening performances; the Sundays at 4 Series, featuring classical chamber music performances; and our sensational season finale Spotlight Concert. Performers include Maureen McGovern and the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra; The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four; Prometheus Trio; "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss; Chicago Brass Quintet; Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band with Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. For dates and ticket information, visit our web site at www.aurora.edu/mbtl.
George Williams College of Aurora University, Williams Bay, WI 53191
866-843-5200
www.aurora.edu/mbtl

July 26 – 27
PUERTO RICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Parade, ethnic food, music & games.
Downtown Aurora
(630) 859-3593
www.aurora-prcc.org

July 31, Aug. 1 – 3
KENDALL COUNTY FAIR
Local County Fair that really is the place “where family and friends meet.” Main events include truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, livestock shows, a family stage and great food. Hours:
Thurs. 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.,
Sun. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville
(630) 553-2860
www.kendallcountyfair.com