Thursday, May 10, 2012
Vote for Jon and me online, and come to the Kane County Fairgrounds on Friday for a an experience that will delight your senses.
I've always felt that my brother is a bit of a genius. Straight A's in his later college years (after he decided to get serious), degree in aeronautical engineering (he had a super-small role in the design of the DC-10), Jeopardy whiz, horse-racing handicapper (he's got a system) and ametuer golf course architect (he placed second in one of those golf magazine national contests.) He has my dad's ability to design things, build things and fix things. (If you drive through Geneva, you'll see a number of homes my dad built with his own hands.) He has my mom's keen intelligence and taste. But his real genius, in my humble opinion, is cooking. I've waxed poetic in a few of our "You Rate the Restaurant" stories about the artistry of great chefs…
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Discussion group meets at the Art Box
Throughout history, artists have formed discussion groups and salons to share ideas and collaborate on projects. The newly formed Greater Geneva Art Guild aims to provide a similar forum for local artists to come together, learn and support each other. Those interested in art will have the opportunity to learn more about the Guild at a public meet-and-greet from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, at the Art Box, 514 W. State St., Geneva, during the First Friday Gallery Walk. Guild members will be on hand to answer questions and discuss goals of the new guild. "Artists have got to be around other artists,” said Len Bielefeldt, owner of the Art Box and Guild member. “We are all constantly learning and growing. The need to grow is huge and to show …
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Directed by Josh Casburn, this was the first-ever public performance in the Batavia Fine Arts Centre Black Box Theatre.
The Black Box Theatre, if you've never been in one, literally lives up to its name. The intimate theatre seats 90 and has a stage surrounded by the audience on three sides. It is indeed black and lends itself to making the audience feel as if they are part of the action, up close and personal. In the Batavia High School production of Dearly Beloved, by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten and directed by Joshua Casburn, the audience are the wedding guests (though all of the action stays on stage). The setting is that of a small Texan town, called Fayro, where the bride is missing. While everyone in town is chasing after the bride, there are particularly tacky entertainers that "stall" the impatient wedding guests during …
Monday, April 9, 2012
Artist Charley Krebs shows off his Patch work at Riverside Public Library.
For cartoonist Charley Krebs, drawing his thoughts has always been a form of shorthand journalism. "A good image will draw you in," Krebs said of his work. "It makes an editorial comment and can start a good discussion." Krebs has been drawing the news since 1979, first at his college newspaper and most recently here at Patch. Readers can see his Sunday Cartoon weekly on their local Patch site where Krebs offers his unique vision of the world and his opinion on events that matter to readers. While much may have changed in the cartooning business since he got his start, Krebs said he loves the ability to work with a digital news site. "Everything is instantaneous," he said. "I can come up with an idea, draw it and have it up on the site the…
Sunday, April 8, 2012
What would you do with $1,000? While it's not mega millions money, it is still impressive. Sign up to audition for a chance!
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, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you. The four audition judges—Mary Hooper, Beckie Untiedt, Heather Klaus and Steve Lord—are preparing themselves for an incredible exhibition of talent. “Geneva’s Got Talent” auditions will be held May 20 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 …
Monday, April 2, 2012
Grammy-winning alternative rock band has July 8 gig in Geneva.
Fans of the Chicago-based American alternative rock band Wilco will be pleased to learn that that band has a gig this summer in Geneva. The group is touring all over the world, from Florida to Barcelona to Dublin, but the Grammy-Award-winning band is coming home for a little respite before heading off to Sweden, Germany and the UK. Wilco will be playing at the FifthThird Bank Ballpark on July 8. According to the Wilco website, presale tickets are available starting 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, and officially go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7. Visit here for tickets and a list of shows. According to Wikipedia, Wilco won two Grammy Awards for 2004's A Ghost Is Born, including Best Alternative Music Album. Wilco's most recent studio …
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
High school and college age students invited to audition for new musical
Current high school and college-age students are invited to audition for Rising Star Theatreworks' June 2012 production of Legally Blonde: The Musical on March 30, April 6 and 7, at Vero Voce School of Performing Arts, 951 State Avenue (Suite F), St. Charles, Illinois. Rising Star Theatreworks will be one of the first companies in Illinois to stage Legally Blonde: The Musical. Sorority girl and underestimated blonde Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School! Based on the hit movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, this singing, dancing musical comedy became an award-winning Broadway …
Friday, March 23, 2012
OK, you went to the midnight showing. You've had a chance to sleep in. How was it?
Did you go to the midnight community movie outing showing of The Hunger Games? How was it? We're looking for a little local reaction. The Daily Herald's Dann Gire calls it "a mildly sexless, blunted action thriller featuring cheesy digital flame effects and a superbly sympathetic, highly physical performance by Jennifer Lawrence as a female John Rambo." Ouch. (But he still gave it three stars.) The Tribune's Michael Phillips also gives it three stars, calling it "pretty gripping." Roger Ebert gives it three stars and calls it "effective entertainment," but he adds that he found the movie too long and deliberate. What do you think?
Thursday, March 1, 2012
"The Monkees" singer died of a heart attack Wednesday. He was 66.
Davy Jones, former singer for the band The Monkees, died Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack, The Huffington Post reports. He was 66. Ron Onesti, CEO of Onesti Entertainment, said he was "devastated" at the news of the singer's passing in a statement released Wednesday. "I am devastated at the loss of a good friend," Onesti said. "Not only did we work together on many occasions over the past 20 years, but we actually spent a lot of quality time together." Jones had performed numerous times at the Onesti-owned Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Onesti said the former singer enjoyed visiting the city. "He loved walking around St. Charles," Onesti said. "Last time he was here, he had me bring him in three days early just so he could …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Music by Sister Soleil, white-and-black ribbons, an anti-bullying theme, a documentary and an unusual venue make for an interesting event planned for Saturday afternoon in Geneva.
A popular Chicago band is holding an anti-bullying rally/recording session Saturday in Geneva. The alternative band Sister Soleil and Stella Katsoudas sent e-mail notices this week saying the rally/recording session would take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Glasswall Productions, Inc., 706 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva. The 706 S. Batavia Ave. address in Geneva is described as a private home on the Zillo website. "All kids, parents, victims and supporters of anti-bullying, please come, make signs and posters, bring your stories if you want to share, tell your friends, your classmates, and we will together come up with tactics to fight back (non-violence,)" says the e-mail and Katsoudas' Facebook page notice. "If you can, bring…
Mary Stith
10:04 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Best wishes to all the MEN competing! We will be at our daughter's graduation, but wish we could simple all the cuisine!! more ›