"It feels like the time is right for something else to grow in its place," the event director said of Alley Art Festival.
The event is an interactive masterclass that will let guests watch blues musicians hone their craft.
Kristoffer Borgli’s nuptial drama blends intimacy and unease, anchored by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s deeply felt performances.
April delivers star‑powered thrillers, fan‑favorite returns and Netflix’s first live boxing event in a month full of standout premieres.
Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Chris Pratt, Ana Cathcart, Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet lead a slate ranging from cosmic adventure to the intimate.
Zazie Beetz, Miley Cyrus, Patricia Arquette, Sofia Coppola, Marc Jacobs and Charlie Cox headline this weekend's watchlist.
Sokolov’s English‑language debut blends stylized violence and pitch‑black humor, driven by Beetz’s commanding performance.
Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!
The festival promises performances from big names in the ukulele scene, workshops, vendors and an open mic.
Ryan Gosling, BTS, Samara Weaving, Rose Byrne, Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara headline this weekend’s standout picks.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller deliver a sci-fi epic brimming with levity and emotional clarity.
More than 30 vendors are slated for the popular festival returning to downtown Aurora in the spring.
“One Battle After Another” wins best picture with six Oscars as Paul Thomas Anderson, Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan lead the night.
Will “Sinners” or “One Battle After Another” win big? A look at what’s ahead for the 98th Academy Awards with host Conan O’Brien.
Suicide Prevention Services of America, a Batavia nonprofit, is raising money to fund additional counselors with its inaugural event.
The band will bring its instantly recognizable California sound to Illinois's second-largest city.
Here is a category‑by‑category look at the races shaping this year’s Academy Awards.
City: "As the Fox River serves as the lifeblood of Aurora, the women featured ... serve as vital currents in the local cultural landscape."
Budget played a role in the change, an Aurora representative told Patch.
From live music, St. Patrick's Day promotions and special markets, see what's planned in downtown Aurora for the first Friday in March.
Brother John's Big Bad Mardi Gras Band performs at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, February 27th at 7pm!
RiverEdge Park, located in the heart of Aurora, was closed for the 2025 summer concert season due to renovations.
Films made across eight decades will be shown on a two-story-tall screen at the downtown Aurora performance center.
The lineup for the 15th season of Broadway at Paramount features four classic shows.
The sixth and final Aurora Public Art exhibit of 2025 features art made by K-12 students in Aurora.
Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-9pm - sample over 40 hand crafted beers, ciders, seltzers & more!
The Red Roses band performs live in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Auditorium Theater on Friday, Nov. 7th!
Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-9pm - sample over 35 hand crafted beers, ciders, seltzers & more!
More than 30 food trucks, serving up everything from barbecue and lobsters to noodles and donuts, will take part in the festival.
The interactive art exhibit will feature installations by artists from the United States, Germany, Hungary, Canada and the United Kingdom.
FREEBYRD tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd on the Outdoor Rooftop - Friday, Sept. 26th at the Joliet Area Historical Museum!
The Throwbacks perform live on the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop venue on Friday September 12th at 7pm
Fiestas Patrias will feature live performances, food vendors and a parade in downtown Aurora.
Sugar Lime Blue - Concert on the Outdoor Rooftop
The event marks Alley Art Festival's 15th anniversary of filling downtown Aurora with local artists and artisans.
Aurora will host the only Christkindlmarket outside of Chicago this holiday season.
More Than 120 Juried Artists, Family Attractions, Food, Music and More are Included in This Weekend Celebration of the Arts
The previously allocated municipal support for Paramount Theatre could be reduced by up to 65 percent, the Board of Directors said.
More than 30 downtown Aurora businesses are slated to participate in the Stolp Island Block Party.
The Red Roses band performs live on the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Outdoor Rooftop venue on Thursday, July 24th at 7pm!
More than 30 food trucks, live music and free activities for children are on the docket for the Summer Food Truck Festival in Aurora.
Annual event features a variety of music and hymns
Four years of sold-out shows and $17,000 in funding raised, the theater is debuting its inaugural full-scale musical.
Broadway at Paramount is bringing to life four stories — including two classics — for its 2025-26 season.
The festival features short films by Midwest directors as well as trolley rides, brunch and an afterparty.
Artists were tasked to draw based on prompts metaphorically and symbolically related to musician and academic Tim Lowly's daughter.
The 60-plus-year resident of Aurora will lead the city's parade featuring local veteran and military groups, marching bands and floats.
The Rooftop Outdoor Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum features TORONZO CANNON Friday, May 30th at 7pm