Local Culture, Aurora IL
It’s called Millennium Plaza. It’s next to the tallest building in Aurora and situated along the Fox River across from a community college. There’s a tall, geometric monument with a fountain at its base that pays tribute to the new millennium and...
You love it or you hate it apparently. I bloody loved it. I loved every sweet juicy morsel of “Sweeney Todd” at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre. Too much? Not for me. Dark, beautifully scored musicals — more please! I loved the dark-hued, multi-tiered...
Review by Marissa Amoni Mamma Mia! A sweet love story woven together by a bunch of pop hits by the Swedish group ABBA. That’s impressive enough, but on the Paramount stage, Mamma Mia! shimmers and shines. It becomes a two-hour-plus vacation to...
This summer brings a refreshing, free musical treat to downtown Aurora every Wednesday evening through Aug. 17. The Wednesdays at the Plaza free concert series kicked off its first full season last Wednesday with the fiery blues and rock of the Scott...
On June 3 and 4, Two Brothers Brewing Company Summer Festival is hosting their popular, annual music and beer festival at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Two Brothers Summer Festival marks the eighth year for this ever growing event with this year’s set to...
The Paramount Theatre, the musical theater powerhouse, announced today the appointment of Amber Mak in the new position of New Works Development Director. The position is full time, begins immediately, and foretells an exciting new era of artistic and economic expansion for...
This Halloween, look no further than Aurora to scare and shiver. Not only is downtown Aurora home to Basement of the Dead, but Aurora also hosts a few very noteworthy events that are fun for all ages. Death at Tanner House Customs...
