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Batavia's JD Rodriguez Ready to Perform on National TV at June 9 Tony Awards

The Rotolo Middle School sixth-grader is finding some major league successes on stage.

Arts

Last Chance: April 22 Deadline to Help Water Street Studios Win a $25,000 Grant

ART FLOW/Water Street Studios has until April 22 to rally votes, with anyone voting allowed up to 10 votes per day.

Government, Arts, Local Connections

Batavia Chosen as Venue for Congressional Student Art Awards

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.

Arts, Local Connections

Semi-Local Connection on 'Dancing'? Yes, It's 'Whacko' Andy Dick

Joliet native/comedic actor Andy Dick takes on the persona of the Mad Hatter for his jazz dance performance to Lady Gaga's "Poker Face."

Sports, Arts, Local Connections

Jenny Says Goodbye and Good Luck to Brian on Sun-Times Splash

Geneva resident/model/talk-show host/columnist Jenny McCarthy says thanks to former beau and former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher "for being Chicago’s Hulk."

Arts, Local Connections

For Batavians, Jenny McCarthy Really Is the Girl Next Door

Jenny talks about wardrobe malfunctions and gives a shout-out to Geneva on the "Rachael Ray Show."

Opinion, Arts

How Many Stars Would You Give 'Oz, the Great and Powerful'?

Patch's critic Brett Martin gives it three stars out of five. What do you think?

Opinion, Arts, Local Connections

Show Us Your Snow Sculptures!

What's the best snow art in the Fox Valley? Send us your entries!

Arts, Local Connections

Batavia's Fourth of July 'Sky Concert' Could Be on the Ropes

Reports: Organizers need to raise $50,000 and have more than $45,000 to go, the Daily Herald reports. Would you be willing to help save the event that has been part of the Independence Day celebration for more than 50 years?

Volunteers in the News, Business, Arts, Local Connections

Pumpkins for a Cure Schedule Is Jam-Packed WIth Fun for Kids, Parents

With everything from free kids giveaways to master gardener demonstrations to haunted hay rides to Food Network stars, the eighth annual Pumpkins for a Cure Festival is packed with fun. Here's the schedule of events.

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