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Batavia MainStreet presents Friday Arts Walk

SPECIAL TO THE BEACON NEWS — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

BATAVIA -- Experience the arts from 5-9 p.m. Friday at the downtown Batavia Arts Walk.

Kane County Fair: July 16-20

By Emily McFarlan Staff Writer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Elephants and tigers and prize-winning pigs -- oh, my!

Date Book

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

New Orleans meets Shakespeare

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

The Albright Theatre Company will present a unique version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet starting at 7 p.m. Saturday at Clark Island, off of River Street in Batavia. A second showing is at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Here and Now

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Albright Theatre's 35th season includes drama, comedy, classics

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

The Albright Theatre Company in downtown Batavia announced the schedule of plays for its 35th season.

Little Owl Restaurant a Geneva landmark

By JEANIE MAYER For The Courier News — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

The Little Owl Restaurant has been in operation in Geneva since 1920, when it was operated by Arbizzani's grandfather and then his father. Arbizzani said the menu is "ambitious" for a pub, because it offers more than 60 items, including burgers, salads, sandwiches, sea scallops and ribeye steaks.

Batavia adds third night to festival

By Linda Girardi Special to the Beacon News — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

There's something added to the fun of this year's Batavia Windmill Festival -- an extra evening.

Batavia Parks Foundation to host Bags tournament

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

The Batavia Parks Foundation in partnership with Baggo Inc. is hosting a "Toss for a Cause" bags tournament for adults 21 years and older at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12 during Windmill City Festival.

Windmill City Festival 2008: Full schedule Letting the good times roll

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Thursday, July 10

Fest includes Batavia Pin Drop

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

The closest to the pin wins at the Batavia Pin Drop, which will make its debut during Windmill City Festival on Saturday, July 12.

Fundraisers will help with reopening of playhouse

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

The former First Street Playhouse has begun the process of opening a new theater space at 524 W. State St. in downtown Geneva.

Date Book

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Light it up!

sun staff — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Batavia's is planning a big Fourth of July celebration during its 175th anniversary year with a parade and spectacular Sky Concert. Lots of fireworks and fun activities are planned for July 4 in the Tri-Cities area. All events are on Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

'The Melville Boys' premieres at the MAC

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

The Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present the Midwest premiere of "The Melville Boys" at 8 p.m. July 5 at the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard., Glen Ellyn.

Date Book

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Wayne's equestrian world

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Just south of Elgin, off Dunham Road in Wayne, one can escape the usual suburban life and enter a different world. And there's no charge for leaving cares behind.

Here and Now

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Sage Bistro joins resurgence in downtown St. Charles

By Matt DeSilva Special to the sun — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

The Fox River runs past Sage Bistro's large outdoor patio, making it impossible to ignore while enjoying a meal at the new St. Charles restaurant.

Same name, different chart for Swedish Days concert

By Denise Linke special to the sun — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

GENEVA -- What are the odds of having two saxophonists with the same name in the same town at the same time?