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Texas-style fare at Billy's Roadhouse

By JEANIE MAYER For The Courier News — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

If you have been in search of fine Texan barbecue, great steaks seafood, and an atmosphere that says, "Howdy, partner," then look no further than Billy's Roadhouse. The restaurant first was opened in 2005 in St. Charles by owner Paul Gale, a former Texan who has opened a second eatery in Wasco.

Oasis continues resurgence with 'Soul'

By STEVE BROWN sbrown1@scn1.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Most music fans probably remember Oasis for its mega-hit 1995 album, "(What's the Story?) Morning Glory" and its two singles, "Wonderwall" and "Champagne Supernova," and many critics will pan the band's newest release, "Dig Out Your Soul" as a comeback.

Top Dish

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

RIBEYE

Hollywood's undead: They're just like us!

The Associated Press — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

The dead used to be a world away, far beyond the realm of mortal existence. But the coffins and long black capes are gone� these days, the dead are just like us. Hollywood's dead, circa 2008, wear jeans, type obsessively on their BlackBerries and fret over relationship woes.

St. Charles plans its very own 'straw poll'

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

St. Charles' annual Scarecrow Festival, scheduled for this weekend, Oct. 10-12, has become an autumn tradition throughout the Midwest, according to the convention and visitors bureau that has been producing and promoting the event since 1985.

Fox Valley swings into Oktoberfests

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Aurora

'Late Night Catechism' back in session

By Randall G. Mielke special to the sun — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

The interactive show Put The Nuns in Charge!, which was performed at the Copley Theatre in spring of this year, has prompted the return of its predecessor to the same theater.

NoMi La Mad to dance in Elburn

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Chicago's newest contemporary dance company, NoMi La Mad, who is in partial residence at State Street Dance Studio in Geneva, comes to Elburn to perform some of its newest and most exciting works. Along with NoMi La Mad, the evening also features performances from the dancers at State Street Dance Studio. One night only, 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Blackberry School of Ballet and Dance, Elburn and Countryside Community Center, 525 N. Main St., Elburn. (630) 232-0444. www.statestreetdancestudio.com.

High society play trundles into Albright Theatre

By JIM EDWARDS Special to The Sun — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

The Albright Theatre pulled out all the stops with this play to introduce its 35th season. This is one of the largest casts to appear in the Valley in the last few years and a welcome alternative to plays featuring only two players.

'Open-air' artist fest Saturday in Fabyan Preserve

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Art lovers are invited to peer over the shoulders of a number of Midwest plein-air artists who will be painting the beauty of Fabyan Forest Preserve during the first annual Plein Air Paintout hosted by the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kane going regional with tourism promotion

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

GENEVA -- Tourists traveling to Aurora might want to also take a side trip to Geneva ... or to Elgin, or Batavia.

Casting call draws acting hopefuls to St. Charles

By Romi Herron For The Courier News — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

James Vallo spent years in Los Angeles building his entertainment career, attending red carpet film premieres -- some of them for his own works -- and hanging out with celebrity friends while living in Hollywood. Yet, he chose St. Charles for his latest casting call.

Mapping treasures

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley will host its second annual Treasures of the Tri-Cities later this month with a weekend full of events celebrating local landmarks listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hotel Baker unveils new eatery -- ROX City Grill

By JULIE MULLEN Special to The Sun — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

The historic Hotel Baker's ongoing renovations have yielded a shiny new gem within its ornate structure.

Go for the Retro!

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Baby boomer beer lovers, rejoice! The gusto is back in the burbs, rebranded and in stylish retro bottles.

Dancing at Lughnasa opens North Central season

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Theater

Free music at multiple venues in downtown Geneva event

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

For the second year, downtown Geneva will experience Music In The Alleys, a free outdoor music event. Sponsored by the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, the event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 20th in four different locations between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Date Book

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

NIU to host conference for Harry Potter fans

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Witches, Wizards, Squibs and Muggles -- young and old alike -- are invited to attend an upcoming Harry Potter conference at Northern Illinois University.

Paddlers' delight

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

AURORA -- Despite construction delays that forced it to be rerouted and rescheduled, the storied Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race will still be rolling on the river.