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  Photo Courtesy of Chicago Sun Times By: Saba Aamir Christkindlmarket, a traditional outdoor German Christmas market, is open till December 24th in RiverEdge Park, Aurora, IL. At the admission-free market, visitors can enjoy a unique shopping experience, family-friendly events and activities and authentic food and drinks.   German American Events, a subsidiary of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, has been hosting the Christkindlmarket since 1966 as an admission-free event. Since then, it has expanded to various locations in Illinois and Wisconsin and has become one of the most popular attractions for locals and tourists during winter.   The Christkindlmarket is fashioned after the traditional German Christmas market in Nuremberg, Germany, with its "candy-cane" striped kiosks. These small open-fronted physical structures display information or provide a service. The market is also known for its high-quality gifts and food, including local a...

Photo Courtesy of Rialto Square Theatre By: Saba Aamir Joliet, IL.  – Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at the magical Broadway show,  The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays.  The Illusionists will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre today, November 29th, at 7:30 p.m.    "The Illusionists franchise has shattered box office records across the globe and continues to dazzle audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage," their official website states, "This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions."   The Broadway show produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment will feature the jaw-dropping talents of five incredible illusionists: Chris Cox, Hyun Joon Kim, Pablo Canovas, Paul Dabek and James More.    There are tickets still available, so grab them while you can before the show tonight. The...

Photo Courtesy of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live By: Saba Aamir Joliet, IL.  – The Peanuts gang is coming to the Rialto Square Theatre on November 30th at 6:30 p.m. for  A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage . The on-stage adaptation of the animated television show will feature your favorite scenes and expand the story we all know with fun music and performances.  "‍Adapted from Charles M. Schulz's timeless story and featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi,  A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage  is a present that the whole family can enjoy," the official  A Charlie Brown Christmas Live   website states. Since the television show's release 50 years ago, the story's withstanding tradition has warmed the hearts of millions of fans. Every year during the Christmas season in the United States, Schulz's story is broadcast on television. It has also been awarded an Emmy and a Peabody Award. The unique on-stage adaptation of the story will give the audi...

Photo Courtesy of University of St. Francis By: Saba Aamir Joliet, IL.  – The Joliet City Center Partnership is bringing the Light Up The Holidays Festival and Parade on Friday, November 25 th . The event sponsored by the University of St. Francis (USF) will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “This year’s event will include a North Pole Market, North Pole Park, horse-drawn carriage rides and the always spectacular parade and firework show,” according to the Joliet City Center Partnership website.  Photo Courtesy of Joliet City Center Partnership The “Christmas Tree Lighting” which will begin at 5:15 p.m. at the Chicago Street Fountain will be led by USF President Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D. and Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk, followed by the “Light Up The Holidays Parade” at 5:30 p.m., led by USF’s own Bernie St. Bernard. Additionally, the North Pole Park will feature an artificial skating rink, curling game and fun photo opportunities for all. The event is open to everyone, so come c...

Photo Courtesy of The Promenade Bolingbrook (Facebook) By: Saba Aamir Bolingbrook, IL.  – On November 12th, the Promenade Bolingbrook will host its annual tree lighting ceremony from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Along with the tree lighting, there will be other entertainment for families attending. The free family fun event will feature: Horse trolley rides from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Santa visit at 3 p.m., story time in Barnes & Noble at 3 p.m. and a Holiday craft/vendor show from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Bolingbrook non-profit coalition will also be collecting new items for those in need this holiday season. Donors will be entered for a chance to win a $200.00 gift card! A list of items needed for donations include new hats, scarves and gloves for Children and Adults and new adult socks, flannel shirts, winterwear and non-perishable food items. Cash donations are also welcomed. For more information, visit  https://www.shoppingpromenade.com/event/Holiday-Tree-Lighting-and-Family-Fu...

Photo Courtesy of Rialto Square Theatre By: Saba Aamir Joliet, IL.  – On November 21st, the Rialto Square Theatre will kick off its month-long holiday celebration,  Home for the Holidays , presented by ComEd, with “A Very Rialto Christmas.” The special holiday concert will feature “the Cathedral of Saint Raymond Nonnatus Youth Choir, Joliet Central Percussion Ensemble, The Joliet Drama Guild, along with members of the JJC Community Band, Cathedral Sinfonietta, North Park University Alumni and principal cellist of the Elgin Symphony, Matthew Agnew, under the direction of Mrs. Stacy Sienko,” according to the Rialto Square Theatre website. There will also be a Christmas tree lighting event at 6:00 P.M., where attendees can admire the beautiful Holiday trees and décor and take pictures. The special concert will then start at 7:00 P.M. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to start time. Tickets for what’s going to be an amazing kick-off to the holiday season can be found here ....

  Photo Courtesy of Rialto Square Theatre By: Saba Aamir Joliet, IL.  –  Blue's Clues & You! Live on Stage  is coming to Rialto Square Theatre on October 16th! The brand-new, interactive show based on the popular children's television series Blue's Clues & You!  launched its tour this fall. The live tour organized by Round Room Live and Nickelodeon will feature Blue, Josh Dela Cruz and other characters in a Broadway-style musical adventure.  "Josh Dela Cruz is the live-action host of Nickelodeon's hit preschool TV series Blue's Clues & You! " stated the official Blue's Clues & You! Live on-Stage website, "[now] that the show is being brought to theaters around the country in an original new musical adventure, we are thrilled that a dynamic stage performer has been cast to play the character of "Josh" to delight and entertain audiences across all of the tour markets."  All tour dates will include a special op...

  Photo Courtesy of www.bolingbrook.com By: Saba Aamir Bolingbrook, IL.  –  The Village of Bolingbrook is getting ready to kick off the spooky season with its annual Halloween Walk on October 14th, 2022. The free family event will run from October 14th to October 31st and will be located behind the Town Center at 375 W Briarcliff Road. The Village is also looking for volunteers to help decorate a space surrounding the pond behind Town Center. Residents, homeowner associations, non-profit organizations, businesses and other groups are invited to set up Halloween displays along the path. Decorations will begin on Saturday, October 9th and must be completed by Friday, October 14th, by noon. After the decorations are completed, they will be open for the public to enjoy till October 31st.   Participants must fill out an application to decorate plots. There are limited plots, so the Village encourages people to apply as soon as possible. You can fill out the app...

  Photo Courtesy of www.bolingbrook.com By: Saba Aamir Bolingbrook, IL. – The Windy City Blues Society and the Village of Bolingbrook are bringing the “Bolingbrook Blues Showcase” to the Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center on September 24, 2022. The showcase will feature nine bands from Chicagoland who will compete in round 2 of the “Chicago Blues Challenge."  The challenge will be timed, judged and scored as the bands perform. Finalists of the challenge will move on to the “International Blues Challenge” (IBC) in Memphis, according to the Bolingbrook Arts Council press release.  Performances for the showcase will feature Darren Jay and The Delta Souls, Downtown Charlie Brown and Binford, Hendricks and Cash, Kevin Purcell and The Nightburners, Lil Harvey and The Chitown Blues Band, A Patch of Blues, The Sean McKee Band, Tip Jar Stars and Win Noll and The Rockin’ Souls. The Village sponsored band, The Instinct, who was part of IBC in 2018 and 2019, will headline...

  Photo Courtesy of www.visitjoliet.com By: Saba Aamir Joliet, IL.  – The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum is hosting its first annual Wine & Jazz Festival at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park on Saturday, September 10th, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. With various food, vendors, jazz and wine tasting, there will be something for everyone attending to enjoy.  "We invite you to sip wine and listen to live jazz bands play beautiful music in the park," the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum states, "Enjoy the wine tasting and the sounds of smooth jazz." The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum is known for celebrating the rich history of Illinois music. Through these events, they strive to engage and inform their visitors about Illinois's tremendous influence on music. They work with various artists, producers and creators to host events in the Joliet community.  The Wine & Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Old National Bank, will provide wine from the award-winning win...