Lisle Artist's Exhibit On Display Through March At Aurora Gallery

Furniture, dinosaurs and lab coats all make their way into "Narratives," an exhibit by Marmion Academy art instructor Lisa Dzuricsko.

John Primer and Dave Weld play the blues at the Museum

John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band and Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Feb. 11th!

Aurora Copley Theatre Renovation Complete After 2 Years

A four-show subscription series — described as "fearless," "unexpected" — will open and unveil the newly renovated downtown Aurora theater.

'Groundhog Day: The Musical' Opens At Aurora's Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre is staging the first Midwest regional musical performance of the beloved 1993 Bill Murray film.

John Primer and Dave Weld play the blues at the Museum

John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band and Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Feb. 11th!

'Diary Of Anne Frank' Play To Be Performed At West Aurora High

Student thespians will perform "The Diary of Anne Frank" on two nights at the end of January.

Aurora Resident Performs in Chicago's "Wellesley Girl"

John Dooley performs in “Wellesley Girl” at Chicago's Compass Theatre, running January 7 – February 5

Final Three Performances of "Seasonal Tags" at Vero Voce Theater

The fourth production in WT Productions' "Seasonal" series closes December 12

Holiday Music Special - Buy 3 get 1 FREE Lesson

Give the Gift of Music this Season with American Music Institute

Tanner House Museum Opens For First Time After Two-Year Shutdown

The museum, last open in 2019, is also looking for volunteers to help reopen the museum this December.

Concert At The Venue To Benefit Aurora, Pilsen Food Pantries

The Venue, on South Broadway, will host a "Gerald Dowd & Friends" show. Dowd, a Boston drummer, plays an average of 150 live shows a year.

See 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' For Free On Release Day

Aurora Bank and Trust is sponsoring a free showing of the new Jason Reitman movie Friday, and the deadline to RSVP for tickets is coming up.

WT Productions Brings Seasonal Tradition Back To Vero Voce

A new collection of six short plays gives a different perspective on Christmas and the winter holidays.r

Gary Brown Art To Host Two Free Art Presentations In November

The gallery is also hosting a reception from 5-9 p.m. Friday, where guests will have an opportunity to meet digital artist David Sobotka.

Thespians To Stage 'Our Town' At Aurora Central Catholic High

Thirty students from the high school will stage the three-act Thorton Wilder play at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

'Cinderella' Musical To Enchant Viewers At Paramount Theatre

"Young and old alike will wish fairy godmothers and glass slippers weren’t just for fairy tales," officials say of the show opening Nov. 10.

Sugar Skull City Returns To Aurora For Day Of The Dead Activities

Businesses will be decorated for Day of the Dead through Nov. 5. This year, Sugar Skull City will feature a downtown-wide scavenger hunt.

Michael Jackson Tribute Show Will Rock With Aurora Saturday

"I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience," hosted by Michael Firestone, is coming to The Piazza in Aurora starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Craft Beer Tasting Event at the Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater on Friday, November 19th from 5:30-9pm sample over 40 hand crafted beers & ciders

Tunes & Brews on 66 - Downtown Joliet

Tunes & Brews on 66 Concert & Brew Fest in downtown Joliet - Saturday, Sept. 25th from 4pm to 9pm FREE ADMISSION

Blues Brothers Movie Night at the Prison

Jake & Elwood are back on the giant 50' movie screen inside of the Old Joliet Prison Yard Friday, Sept. 24th!

Great Moments In Vinyl - Live on the Outdoor Rooftop

Live Music Thursday, Sept. 9th on the Museum's Outdoor Rooftop featuring Great Moments In Vinyl with special tribute to Billy Joel

Sugar Lime Blue - Live concert on the Outdoor Rooftop

Live Music Friday, August 13th on the Museum's Outdoor Rooftop featuring SUGAR LIME BLUE band

Joliet Area Sports HOF Induction Ceremony

2020 & 2021 Joliet Area Sports HOF Induction Ceremony - Friday, July 23rd at 5:30pm on the Joliet Area Historical Museum ROOFTOP!

REO Speedwagon, joyful fans roll with COVID changes in Aurora

RiverEdge Park hosted the iconic Illinois band, who played such hits as 'Keep On Lovin' You,' 'Can't Fight this Feeling,' and 'Keep Pushin"

Local mock jury just says no to 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

But community leaders posthumously 'reinstate' fellow Black Sox teammate 'Buck' Weaver to baseball

Alex Hoffer and The Secret Lives - Live on the Outdoor Rooftop

Live Music Friday, June 11th on the Museum's Outdoor Rooftop featuring two fantastic musical acts - Alex Hoffer and The Secret Lives!

Pride Month Means Dancing, Decorating And Fun In Aurora

Downtown Aurora businesses, including the Paramount Performing Arts Center, will host events to celebrate Pride Month in June.

Grant Money Allows Aurora Small Businesses To Make Big Changes

Thirteen downtown Aurora businesses were awarded a total of $40k to make company improvements as summer approaches.

Outdoor Events Take Center Stage In Aurora This Summer

A new outdoor movie series is part of the Aurora Downtown line-up this year, in addition to art shows, concerts and First Friday events.

Snoop Dogg Cancels RiverEdge Park Show

The artist was scheduled to play alongside rapper Twista on July 18 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Snoop Dogg has canceled his summer tour.

Barbecue Fundraiser To Benefit Historic Aurora Schoolhouse

The Big Woods School Foundation will hold a drive-thru barbecue dinner fundraiser in hopes of renovating the historic one-room schoolhouse.

RiverEdge Park Officials Postpone June Concerts

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all concerts scheduled for June of this year will be pushed to 2022. Concert season will kick off in July.

The Righteous Hillbillies - Live on Museum's Outdoor Rooftop

The Righteous Hillbillies kick off the 2021 Rooftop Music Series on Friday, May 21st at the Joliet Area Historical Museum!

New Batavia Restaurant Features Pooch-Friendly Patio

Two new Batavia businesses will be holding ribbon cutting ceremonies this month, including the Sidecar Supper Club and Beer Garden.

Dinosaurs To Take Over Fox Valley Mall

Put your safari hats on and buckle in! More than 40 dinosaurs will be invading the mall parking lot during a dino safari adventure.

Aurora native Izzie Jones stars in NEW Porchlight production

New Faces Sing Broadway 1961, featuring Jones, premieres April 16 and runs through May 16

Indoor Concert at the Museum featuring Listening Party

Saturday, March 27th at 7pm (doors at 6:15pm) join us for "Preseason Concert" special event in the Museum's indoor Auditorium Theater

The Panther At The Cross - Virtual Program

Joliet Area Historical Museum's FREE Virtual Series - Book Reading by Author Pastor Calvin Quarles - Thursday, March 11th at 6pm

Paramount Theatre Postpones Some 2021 Shows Due To Coronavirus

The Aurora theater is still hoping to reopen this summer, with the set for “Kinky Boots” already built.