Free South Bank Art and Music Festival Sunday
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Photos: New Flooring Installed at Chapel on the Green
Volunteers upgrading multipurpose rooms at historic church off Town Square Park.
A special thanks to Joan McEachern and Chapel on the Green Historical Society for providing these photographs and news release. New floors have been installed in Heritage Hall rooms at the Chapel on the Green in Yorkville. This project is part of an effort to renovate and upgrade several multipurpose rooms that will offer additional space for bridal parties as well as Chapel-sponsored community programs and events, such as the upcoming Century of Brides vintage fashion show and exhibit on April 22. When Jeremy Flynn and his brother, Robert, were contacted for information about installing the new floors, they kindly offered to assist the Chapel Board, at no charge, with the installation of the recently purchased laminate flooring for areas…
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
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Photo: Special Treat For Century of Brides Audience
These sisters are offering "sweet gourmet take-home treat" for those who attend the April 22 event at Chapel on the Green.
A special thanks to Joan McEachern and Chapel on the Green Historical Society for providing the following news release and photograph. Treasure Breads, Inc. are partnering with A Century of Brides to offer a "sweet gourmet take-home treat" to all who attend the event on April 22. Both Geneva and Rena will also assist as models during the vintage bridal fashion show, which will start at 2:00 p.m. Geneva and Rena are the daughters of Calvin and Rena Pedersen of Yorkville. The company was started in 2007 by owner and president, Geneva Pedersen of Yorkville. The initial idea of Treasure Breads grew out of a lesson to her young son about giving to those less fortunate. Mother and son baked breads at home which were sold at garage sales; …
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Friday, March 23, 2012
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Comedy Improv Coming to The Follies Theatre
Show starring Kim "Howard" Johnson starts next weekend.
Editor's note: The Follies Theatre provided the following news release and photograph. For fans of the popular television series, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” Second City, and other shows that rely on a performer’s wits rather than scripts, Comedy Improv is coming to Yorkville’s The Follies Theatre, starting Friday, March 30. Premiering with a full weekend of 8pm shows on March 30, 31, and April1, Follies Comedy Improv then moves to Fridays (only) for an indefinite run. Taking suggestions and situations from the audience, then incorporating them into scenes and comedic mayhem, the show is, according to Follies Theatre Producer Don Grant Zellmer, “totally unscripted, and therefore totally unpredictable.” Aside from familiar scenes (or “games…
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Friday, February 10, 2012
YHS Freshman Makes Music Video Inspired By Mom's Breast Cancer Battle
Yorkville High School freshman Anna Schleitwiler's mother was diagnosed about a year ago, so she wrote a song called "You Survived the Cancer." The YouTube video posted Friday.
Editor's note: This article, originally posted Feb. 8, was updated about 7 p.m. Feb. 10, with the YouTube video imbedded. Life has been a little bit hectic for Anna Schleitwiler lately. The Yorkville High School freshman has been juggling her budding singing career with school work, family and friends. This Friday, she will release her first professional music video for her song, You Survived the Cancer, which she wrote in honor of her mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year ago. Recently, Anna found out she will be traveling to meet with two prominent record labels. Last December, her family accompanied Anna to Los Angeles where she worked with multi-platinum producer Ramone Worldwide and recorded in the world famous …
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TOD
11:05 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Your video brought tears to my eyes... very beautiful and talented. I lost my mother in law peacefully 1/14/12 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. God Bless you and your family. more ›
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Library Exhibit Features Work of Kendall Arts Guild
The participating artists include Merrie Woodward, Jim Rendant, Walter Lesus, Doris Lein, Joan McEachern and Amanda Iwanski.
The work of six Kendall Arts Guild members is now on display at the Yorkville Public Library. The participating artists are Amanda Iwanski, Merrie Woodward, Jim Rendant, Walter Lesus, Doris Lein, and Joan McEachern. “We really enjoy hosting the Kendall Arts Guild as they bring a nice mixture of different media and techniques,” library employee Sharyl Iwanski said. “This show is a good example.” The artists' work is a mix that includes fabric art, photography, acrylic on canvas and more, Iwanski said. The exhibit is especially near and dear to her since her daughter has art work on display. Amanda Iwanski said she began dabbling in the arts about five years ago. “I started creating in my high school art classes,” she said. She tends to …
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Keep Your Kids Busy Over Winter Break With a Bevy of Local Activities
Winter break is every student's dream, but can quickly become a parent's nightmare without something to do with the kids. The holiday season is busy enough, so let someone else help keep your children occupied while you wrap up work and finish shopping.
WHAT: This camp will immerse beginners in music and performance, and also challenge the advanced student. Campers will end the week performing for family and friends at Black Finn's in downtown Naperville. WHERE: School of Rock WHEN: The program runs Tuesday, Dec. 27 to Saturday, December 31, with beginner classes from 9 a.m. to noon and advanced classes from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. COST: $225 MORE INFO: Call 630-922-5400 WHAT: This winter break camp for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 offers themed days with age-appropriate crafts, activities, circle time, songs, games, 30 minutes of pool time every day, outdoor time if weather permits, and mini classes such as Zumba, cooking, sports and pottery. Campers should bring a non-…
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Hometown Concert Friday at Historic Courthouse
Songwriter and singer Trish Kinnavy will perform Friday.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Desperately Seeking Santa? Bring the Kids to Meet St. Nick in Your Town
The time is now for your children to get their Christmas wish lists in to Kris Kringle, and there's no shortage of local events where the man himself will be making an appearance.
WHAT: Kids can visit with Santa Claus and his elves at this Naperville Park District event. WHERE: Naperville Riverwalk WHEN: On the weekends of Dec. 2 to 4 and Dec. 9 to 11, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; on the weekend of Dec. 15 to 18, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and on the week of Dec. 19 to 23, 2 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special needs nights are from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 to 8, and pet night is from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1. COST: Free MORE INFO: Visit the Park District's website, or call 630-848-5000 WHAT: The popular one-hour train rides depart from Naperville and travel to the Brookfield area, switch tracks and return to Naperville, allowing children time…
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Local Artist Displays Paintings, Photographs at the Library
Walter Lesus of Sandwich is the latest artist to display work at the Yorkville Public Library.
Walter Lesus has been using a paint brush to express himself since the late 1960s. “My work is my communication,” the Sandwich resident said. “It's how I talk to the world.” About two years ago he began dabbling in digital photography. Some of his work, including two paintings and seven photographs, is currently on display in the Yorkville Public Library. Library personnel regularly showcase artwork from area residents on the library's second floor. One painting, Lesus calls “Dependence,” is done with acrylic paint and varnish. “The two don't mix, so I manipulate the medium to my liking and added many layers to it,” he said. “It is a statement on how we are all dependent on at least one thing in our life.” His other painting, called "…
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6:47 pm on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
The Follies is offering two encore performances of the Improv show at 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, and Saturday, April 7. The next production, Social Security, will start Friday, April 13. more ›