Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Rotolo Middle School sixth-grader is finding some major league successes on stage.
When Neil Patrick Harris hosts the 67th annual Tony Awards June 9 on CBS, he'll share the Radio City Music Hall stage with a certain Rotolo Middle School sixth-grader. That's right, and you heard it here. Batavia's very own J.D. Rodriguez has had a meteoric rise in the theater that includes playing Flick in the 1st National Touring Company of A Christmas Story the Musical followed by his Broadway debut in the same play, cast as the iconic “triple dog daring” Schwartz. It's in that role he'll be performing before a nationwide audience, sometime between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (our time) June 9 on CBS. Oh, and incidentially, A Christmas Story The Musical, was nominated for tidy little three Tony’s, including Best Musical. To say Rodriguez is on a…
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Do you vehemently refuse to wear that winter coat even one more time? Has this crazy spring weather got you all distressed over getting dressed?
My clever brother tells me spring in the mid-west suffers from bi-polar disorder. One day it's 75 and sunny, the next it's 40 something and rainy. So how in the world are we supposed to know what to wear? That pretty floral print scarf I just bought . . . should I wear it with my winter jacket? That doesn't sound right. Or how about jeans, boots and a turtle-neck sweater in May? That sounds ridiculous, but hey, that's exactly what I had on just a few days ago. As a seasoned wardrobe advisor, this is what I do and this is my best advice. Keep the calendar in mind, but dress for the weather. It's the smart and stylish thing to do. I also recommend some classic closet items that come in very handy this time of year: Layer, layer, and then …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The lineup is in for free summer concerts every Wednesday and Sunday night in June at the popular shopping center on Randall Road.
The lineup has been named for the 11th Annual Geneva Commons Summer Concert Series, which kicks off Wednesday night, June 5. The free outdoor concerts will continue each Wednesday and Sunday evening through June 30 in the shopping center’s courtyard between Houlihan's and Bar Louie. Concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Everyone is welcome to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. This year, the first 100 attendees at each concert will receive a free insulated beverage and snack tote. The artist line-up is scheduled as follows but subject to change without notice: Wednesday, June 5 – WILD DAISY (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Led by energetic singer Krissi Woods, this band plays current country hits, as well …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Learn about the Holocaust and the history of World War II during a special presenation May 19 by the Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors.
Sarah Nussbacher, a survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp, was more than 70 years old before she finally talked about her experiences during the Holocaust. Now you can hear her story, shared by Nussbacher's daughter, Ericka Yeger, during a compelling program sponsored by Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors. The programs will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva sanctuary, 102 S. Second St. in Geneva. Sarah Nussbacher was born in 1923 in Transylvania/Hungary, and died in 2007 in Israel. In 1943, she and her entire family were taken to Auschwitz. Nussbacher was more than 70 years old when she was finally ready to talk about her memories. Nussbacher was deported to Auschwitz. At the May 19 …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Art In Your Eye Festival is Sept. 21-22 in Batavia.
Organizers of Batavia’s Art In Your Eye Festival on Sept. 21-22, 2013, are accepting entries for the juried City Hall art exhibit, which will be in the Council Chambers during the two-day festival at the Batavia Riverwalk. Artist Suzanne Hetzel is serving as as the 2013 juror and awards judge. Participation is open to any artist from Illinois and surrounding states who is 18 or older, working in any fine art media, which includes drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery, photography, sculpture, and more. Works must be original and have been executed in the last three years; they cannot be photo-reproductions or prints of original pieces. Pieces shown in previous City Hall Exhibits is not eligible. Cash and prizes totaling $550 will be …
Visit www.genevachamber.com/swedishdays.html to download the application and rules!
Spots are filling up quickly for a chance to win $1,000 in Geneva Chamber’s Geneva’s Got Talent competition. Only the first 75 applicants will be invited to audition on May 18. Semifinalists & finalists will perform on Central Stage during the Swedish Days Festival presented by Cadence Health. The judges for the auditions, semifinals and finals have extensive & impressive experience in all areas of entertainment. Four new judges will be available for each round of the competition. Audition Judges: Heather Klaus is a Choreographer/Dance Instructor currently residing in beautiful Geneva. She teaches all types of Dance at Moves Dance Studio in North Aurora as well as directs iDance, a competitive dance company. When not at Moves, Heather …
Monday, April 22, 2013
ART FLOW/Water Street Studios has until April 22 to rally votes, with anyone voting allowed up to 10 votes per day.
Water Street Studios, a not-for-profit art center located in Batavia, recently answered the call from State Farm to submit causes that would have a positive impact in their community. Now WSS is seeking your “assist” by voting their cause to the top and bringing $25,000 to their outstanding community outreach arts education program that serves Batavia, St. Charles, Geneva and Aurora. From April 4 through April 22, anyone who has the free State Farm Neighborhood Assist™ Facebook application can vote for ART FLOW. It is the mission of WSS to create a personal and diverse venue for creativity, collaboration, expression and education. ART FLOW continues the mission of Water Street Studios by providing quality free art education to students …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The winners of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition will be announced during an award ceremony which will be open to the public Friday at Water Street Studios.
Batavia has earned a reputation over the years of being a community that supports art and the arts. So what better place for 14th District Congressman Randy Hultgren to select for handing out awards to area young people in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition? Student artists from area high schools, family, friends and art teachers are encouraged to attend the event at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Water Street Studios, 160 South Water St., Batavia. The Congressional Art Competition, launched in 1982, showcases two-dimensional student artwork from congressional districts at the U.S. Capitol. High schools from throughout the 14th Congressional District participate in the competition. Winners are chosen by professional artists without prior …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
There are still a few spots left for auditions—and you don't have to live in Geneva to apply!
Pull that sax out of the closet, start warming up your vocals in the shower, grab the cape, black hat and wand from the basement — Geneva’s Got Talent is looking for you! If you have a talent that can amaze a crowd and impress a panel of judges — Geneva Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you. The four audition judges; Steve Lord, Eric Elftmann, Heather Klaus and Dan Yotz are preparing themselves for an incredible exhibition of talent. “Geneva’s Got Talent” auditions will be held May 18 in Geneva. Only the first 75 applications received will be invited to audition and vie for a chance to perform during Swedish Days for a chance at $1,000 cash prize. You do not have to live in Geneva to apply. Rules and the application can be found at …
Friday, March 29, 2013
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Friday, March 29
By Dawn Aulet Spring holidays are quickly approaching and if you have a tradition of decorating with painted eggs, we have a new idea for you. The technique, which is called the shaving cream technique, is a simple way to make your eggs marbleized. You can pick the paints that you combine for the egg, but the patterns are completely random. That's part of the fun. We recommend that you use this technique on decorative eggs only, as you will be rolling the eggs in shaving cream and if there is a crack in the shell, your eggs could taste soapy. If you want your decorated egg to last, you can visit Joliet Pottery Lounge and co-owner Gladys Naling will take you step-by-step through the process in person. In the meantime, here are the steps …
Nancy Pipal
3:19 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
And Thank you too, Carol. I know that it's been wicked downtown the past few weeks. You are so smart to have a coat that has a good lining but isn't a winter coat per se. Mine is worth it's weight in gold! more ›