Community Calendar
Chronicle Media Staff — April 11, 2017
Jesus Christ Superstar opens April 19 at the Paramount featuring Felicia Boswell as Mary Magdalene, Mykal Kilgore as Judas Iscariot and Destan Owens as Jesus. (Thomas J. King photography)
APRIL 19-MAY 28
Jesus Christ Superstar
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora.
An energized, emotionally-charged rock opera staged in one of the most pivotal moments in history, the last seven days of Jesus’ life. This is a story of love and fear, kindness and greed, expectations and what happens when those expectations are not met. Information and tickets: (630) 896-6666.
APRIL 13
175th Birthday of the 1842 Barn
Garfield Farm
3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills
6:30 p.m.
$10 adults, $3 youth.
Celebrate the oldest building at Garfield Farm — now fully restored — as it turns 175. Information: (630) 584-8485 or visit www.garfieldfarm.org.
Egg Hunt on the Island – Aurora
Downtown Aurora, (various venues)
1-3 p.m.
It’s Aurora’s first annual egg hunt. See Aurora Downtown’s Facebook page for more details.
Batavia Downtown Easter Egg Hop
River Walk
Houston St. at Island, Batavia
9:30 a.m.-noon
The Hop starts at 9:30 am at the Peg Bond Center. From there bunnies will hop around town collecting eggs. Event concludes at the Peg Bond Center with face painting, balloon animals, games, story time and other family activities. Information: (630) 761-3538.
Kite Day – Flying For Kids
Mt. St. Mary’s Park
St. Charles
noon-2 p.m.
This statewide kite fly is supported by the Illinois Association of Park Districts. Bring a picnic lunch and your favorite kite. Arrive anytime from 12-2pm. Advance registration preferred. Check in at the park’s pavilion. No rain date. Information: (630) 513-6200 or visit www.stcparks.org.
Wayne’s World Look-A-Like Contest
Luigi’s Pizza & Family Fun Center
732 Prairie St., Aurora
7 p.m.
Call (630) 756-5451 for details.
APRIL 15
14 W. Downer Pl.
Ste. 16 Aurora,
1 p.m.
All ages are invited to search for eggs and participate in a number of free activities including a traditional egg hunt on Stolp Island as well as prizes for golden eggs found near Aurora’s downtown museums. A welcome table with maps and prizes will be set up at Metropolitan Coworking, 14 W. Downer Pl. Suite. 16. Sponsored by Aurora Downtown, City of Aurora, and participating downtown businesses.
Batavia River Walk
Houston St. at Island
9:30 a.m.-noon
free
Family fun that includes free entertainment, games and activities. Starting at the Peg Bond Center at 9:45, pick up a egg collecting bag and a map.
Hemmens Cultural Center
Elgin
7 p.m.
Enjoy the pageantry and festivities surrounding the pageant. Contestant applications are still being accepted!
Heritage Prairie Farm
2N308 Brundige Road
Elburn
11 a.m.
There are two eggs hunt sections — ages 5 and under and six and up. Other fun on the farm includes a Farm Store filled with Raw Honey, Organic Vegetables, and other locally made items. The HPF Farm Store will be open at 9 AM on Saturday. Information: www.heritageprairiefarm.com/journal/easter-egg-hunt/
Mt. St. Mary’s Park
St. Charles
noon
Enjoy a spring day along the river with your family. This statewide kite fly is supported by the Illinois Association of Park Districts. Bring a picnic lunch and your favorite kite. Advance registration preferred. Check in at the park’s pavilion. No rain date. Information: www.stcparks.org or call (630) 513-6200.
Art Battle Elgin
Side Street Studio Arts
15 Ziegler Court, Elgin
6:45-10:45 p.m.
$15 suggested donation.
An evening of creativity, featuring local artists live painting and connecting Elgin to towns and cities around the world! We’re always looking for more awesome painters who are up for the challenge, apply online now at artbattle.com to participate as one of the featured artists. Information: http://artbattle.ticketfly.com/event/1460352
APRIL 21
Lecture: Invisible Influence: How the Indoor Microbiome Influences Health
Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium
S. Kirk Rd. at Pine St.
Batavia
8 p.m.
Talk by by Dr. Jack Gilbert, University of Chicago. Information: (630) 840-3000 or email fermilab@fnal.gov.
Under the Stars Gala at the Paramount
Paramount Theatre Meyer Ballroom
8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
6 p.m.
Proceeds help fund Broadway Series and Dreams Do Come True Program. Cocktails in The Atrium: 6 p.m. Dinner in the Meyer Ballroom: 7:30 p.m. Live Auction during dinner in the Meyer Ballroom. Information: (630) 896-6666.
The Lion King Jr. presented by The Children’s Theatre of Elgin
Hemmens Cultural Center
Elgin
9:45 a.m.
The African savannah comes to life on stage in this brand-new shortened version of the popular Broadway musical. Performed by a large and talented cast of local young people in 2nd-9th grade, complete with exciting puppetry and costumes.
Larkin Avenue Baptist Church
1158 Larkin Ave., Elgin
6-7 p.m.
All are invited to meet with Elgin officers. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve. This is achieved by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and getting to know the officers in your neighborhood.
APRIL 20
2017 World Leaders Forum
Judson University
1151 N. State Street, Elgin
2 p.m.
Seventh World Leaders Forum features Dr. Ben Carson. The World Leaders Forum brings recognized world leaders to the Judson University campus each year with the intent to inspire and ignite a flame of leadership for all who attend.
APRIL 22
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
Elgin
noon-4 pm
Bring out the family for live music, kids activities, education, photo booth, crafts and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Trolley Tour of Historic St. Charles
215 E. Main Street, St. Charles
Stories of St. Charles’s past will be told during a trip to actual sites of where those stories occurred. Stories cover the time from the earliest settlement of St. Charles, right through the start of the 20th Century. Just under an hour. Several opportunities during the day, schedule subject to change. Information: www.stcmuseum.org
APRIL 23
Norris Cultural Arts Center
1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles
3 p.m.
A musical tour around the world offers selections from lilting ancient melodies to imaginative modern pieces. Information: www.norrisculturalarts.com
APRIL 24
Classic Movie Monday: Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
7 p.m.
Tickets at the door, cash only.
A scientist creates an animated human-being. Before completion, the scientist dies leaving the gentle being, Edward, uncompleted with a freakish appearance. Left alone, with giant scissor blades for hands, saleswoman Peg finds Edward. Finding compassion for him, she takes him home to live with her and her teen daughter who quickly falls in love with him. Information: (630) 896-6666.
APRIL 26
AU Band and Flute Ensemble Concert, Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium, 1347 Prairie St., Aurora, 7:30 p.m. The AU Band and Flute Ensemble join forces again to perform instrumental music. There is always a variety of styles represented, and a little pep band music thrown in at the end. Information (630) 844-4924 or email artsandideas@aurora.edu
APRIL 28
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
53 N. Broadway Aurora
2:30 p.m.
free
Information: (630) 256-4140 or email info@auroraregionalfiremuseum.org.
Aurora University’s Spring Concert
Crimi Auditorium
1347 Prairie St., Aurora
7:30 p.m.
Aurora University Choirs and the Fox Valley Orchestra offer a dramatic finish to the concert season. The first half of the concert will feature the AU choirs and the second half will feature the annual collaboration with the Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus, this year performing Antonín Dvorák’s powerful Te Deum. Information: (630) 844-4924 or email artsandideas@aurora.edu
APRIL 29
Aurora Transportation Center
233 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
In recognition of the cultural importance of children and families, the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board hosts this annual event which includes food vendors, a variety of fun-filled and educational activities (including booths from community resource businesses and vendors), entertainers (mascots) and main stage entertainment that is appropriate for all ages. Information: (630) 256-4636 or email aholloway@aurorahispanicheritage.com
