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“Finding Home” celebrates local immigrants and their stories through photography
Twelve local photographers were each partnered with a different local family. The assignment was to focus on an object that the family has kept close throughout the long journey from their first home to their current home. From anecdotes shared
SciTech celebrates 30 years on Sept 30
On Sunday, September 30, the Museum celebrates the big THREE-O with a Birthday Bash! From 1pm to 6pm, admission to the museum is FREE for the community and will include free cake and ice cream and a DJ dance party!
Illinois Solar Tour includes 1 E. Benton St. on Sept 22
The Illinois Solar Tour on Saturday, September 22, 2018 is a series of free public open houses. Home and business owners with renewable energy installations will open their homes to the public to share their passion, knowledge and experience of
Peace is possible with new exhibit at Santori Library in downtown Aurora
Santori Library, at 101 S. River St. in downtown Aurora, opened a new exhibit “Messages From Our Children: 100 Visions of Peace,” that displays artwork from the Peace Pals International organization. The artwork is currently on display in the John
Museum’s “Family Album Party” shows the faces of a city
The Aurora Historical Society is throwing a party on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 5:30-8pm to highlight the extension of their summer exhibit, “Ethnicity and Diversity in Aurora, 1834-Present” through the middle of August. Admission is free but donations are
Participate in Aurora Downtown’s restaurant week “Eat Aurora,” from Aug 1-5 and enjoy discounts and menu specials
With more than two dozen restaurants and a handful of bakeries, downtown Aurora has an incredible selection of sweet and savory fare. Join us for our inaugural downtown restaurant week that we’ve lovingly titled “Eat Aurora.” We hope that you
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Downtown Aurora is where it’s at with arts, culture, museums, and many more discoveries at every turn. Whether taking in a breathtaking stage performance or learning about the planetary sciences, we’ve got something for you. Find out more about where to visit and what to see in the City of Lights!