Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Savor the flavor of Geneva during Festival of the Vine, our autumn harvest celebration.
Initially a celebration of anything grown on a vine, the festival now revolves around food and wine. The event runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8 from and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at Fourth and State streets. Geneva has a great number of fine restaurants showcased at the “Flavor Fare” along with a variety of wine for purchase. For more than 30 years, restaurants have set up under one huge tent offering three of their favorite signature items. Visitors purchase tickets and buy a “taste” at one of the featured restaurants in the tent. To accompany your food, unique wines from around the world will be available for purchase. Enjoy versatile local and Chicago-land musical and dance entertainers on the stage …
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Downtown Geneva
W State St & N 3rd St, Geneva, IL
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Monday, July 30, 2012
The Geneva Arts Fair took place July 28-29 and was deemed a tremendous success by artists and visitors.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Geneva Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2012 Geneva Arts Fair winners. Judging took place Saturday, July 28, and four winners each in 2D and 3D were awarded ribbons; including four artists from Illinois. The 2012 judges were Len Bielefeldt (2D) and Jim Kearns (3D). The 2013 Geneva Arts Fair will be held July 27-28. 2-Dimensional Judges special recognition is also awarded to Audrey Christie (woodcut) Dodgeville, WI. 3-Dimensional
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Twenty-one contestants will compete on June 20 in the semi-finals of Geneva's Got Talent.
On May 20, 75 Geneva’s Got Talent contestants auditioned for a chance to perform at the semi-finals during the Swedish Days Festival presented by Cadence Health. The talent level was extremely high and judges Heather Klaus, Beckie Untiedt, Mary Hooper and Steve Lord chose 21 contestants to move forward. These contestants will compete on Central Stage at 6:30 pm, June 20. Judges votes combined with public Facebook votes will carry a select number to the finals on June 23. Those contestants will perform at 6:30 pm on Central Stage for a chance to win first prize and $1,000. Facebook voting will begin Tuesday, June 19 at 10 am and end Friday, June 22 at 10 am. The Geneva Chamber Facebook Page can be found by searching Geneva, IL and …
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Kane County Courthouse - Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
100 S 3rd St, Geneva, IL
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Monday, May 28, 2012
One month countdown for Geneva Chamber of Commerce's Swedish Days presented by Cadence Health
In just one short month, downtown Geneva will be transformed into a must stop for affordable and local summer fun—Geneva’s 63rd Annual Swedish Days Festival presented by Cadence Health. The fest that was voted one of the top festivals in the West Suburban Living Magazine’s Best of the West, will run Tuesday through Sunday, June 19-24. Free nightly musical entertainment on Central Stage brings new excitement each day. Kick off Tuesday evening with Mike & Joe's alternative and modern rock music from the ’90s through today played by one of the most popular cover bands in the Midwest. Evening entertainment continues all week with ABBA Salute, The Moods, 7th Heaven and Hi Infidelity. Join performers Ellus Bellus, Dennis O’Brien, Swings n’ …
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Downtown Geneva
W State St & N 3rd St, Geneva, IL
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Deadline is June 1 for Festival of the Vine Craft Show Application
Would you like a venue to sell your handmade crafts? Geneva Chamber of Commerce is inviting crafters to apply for the 2012 Festival of the Vine Craft Show held Saturday, Sept. 8, and Sunday, Sept. 9. Your creative wares will be displayed in your tents on the streets bordering the courthouse in downtown Geneva. The craft show will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday of that weekend. Applications are available at genevachamber.com/festivalofthevine.html. Deadline for application is June 1, 2012. If you have further questions, please call Geneva Chamber of Commerce at 630-232-6060. The craft show is a part of Geneva Chamber of Commerce's Festival of the Vine, which runs from Sept. 7 through Sept. 9 , 2012.
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…
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 …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Returning favorites coupled with awesome newcomers make this years entertainment lineup a must see!
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s 63rd Annual Swedish Days Festival presented by Cadence Health runs from June 19-24 and has an array of talent that offers something for every type of music fan. “We’ve brought back some favorites and invited some special newcomers to continue our tradition of quality entertainers for all types of music lovers,” noted Jean Gaines, president of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. “The Central Stage line up this year is once again great—everyone will get a chance to enjoy different types of musical entertainment throughout the week.” Mike & Joe, at 7:30 p.m., kick off six days of free entertainment. The vocal four-piece cover band performs alternative and modern rock music from the ‘90s through today. Mike & Joe have…
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S 3rd St & James St, Geneva, IL
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Registration has begun for the Granquist Music Competition, the largest music competition in the state of Illinois.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Registration is now open for the Grandquist Music Competition—the largest music competition in the state of Illinois—held each June in Geneva. This is the 42nd year of the competition, established in 1970 by music educator Herb Granquist. The Geneva Chamber of Commerce announced this week that the Granquist family are the new coordinators of the competition. Students are grouped by instrument, age and years of instruction. A first, second and third place is awarded in each class. Solos, duets and ensembles are all encouraged to register. There are two levels of competition—Olympic and Concert. To view the brochure, rules and regulations and register online, visit http://genevachamber.com/granquist/. To receive an application by mail or …
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Geneva Community High School
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Mary Lu O'Halloran
10:28 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Thank you Chamber and all who organized the Geneva Arts Fair. It was inspirational, quality art in different mediums. It is a wonderful privilege to meet and visit with the artists. The added touch of the landscape and fountains was also inspiring. Thank you. We look foward to this event each year. more ›