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This smash hit returns to the Copley Theatre! It’s an interactive comedy now in its 15th year in Chicago It’s interactive and hilarious! Performances: Wednesdays at 2pm, Saturdays at 2 & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets $27.00

For tickets call 630-896-6666 or visit: www.TheParamountTheatre.com

October 4 10:00 am- 4:30 pm
Be Healthy and Be Heard

Location: The Main Library, 1 E. Benton Street

For more information call 630-264-4101

Register to Vote

Make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming November elections and register to vote before the deadline of October 7. Spanish and English speaking registrars will be available all day.

Basic First Aid for Babysitters of All Ages 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Learn valuable skills for first aid, child care, etc. Program in Spanish for all ages.

Health Screenings:
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - All About Diabetes
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - To Be Positive or Not: HIV Prevention and Screening
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Breast Cancer Prevention Workshop
Health professionals will be on hand to talk about symptoms and treatments of Diabetes, HIV, and Breast Cancer and the impact of these diseases on your life, your community and where to find local resources.

October 4, 2008 at 8pm

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester & Pre-Show Oktoberfest

Direct from Berlin, comes the Chicago premier of nostalgic and unmistakable ‘20’s big band sounds. Join us before the show for a pre-show Oktoberfest featuring traditional German fare and beer. Brat and kraut, German potato salad , dark rye bread , German chocolate cake or apple strudel $6.50 Extra brat with kraut $3.50

Tickets to the show. $65.50/$45.50/$35.50/$25.50 SPECIAL $10 OFF Tickets when you mention Downtown Newsletter

For tickets call 630-896-6666 or visit: www.TheParamountTheatre.com

October 5, 2008 at 1pm

The Other Boleyn Girl Movie Screening and Interview with Author Philippa Gregory and Latest Release of The Other Queen

Philippa’s dramatic historical fiction has brought the intrigue of the Tudor period to life, making her a household name. Enjoy the movie The Other Boleyn Girl based on her most beloved book, in grand style on the big screen. Then join Philippa as she talks of her inspirations, her favorite characters and gives fans insight into her research and writing techniques. Ms. Gregory will host a book signing of her new release The Other Queen following the discussion. Tickets $10.00

For tickets call 630-896-6666 or visit: www.TheParamountTheatre.com

October 5, 2008 2:00 p.m.

Aurora Historical Society Program Series kicks off Special Program: Aurora Natural Disasters & Calamities

Location: Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway

A special program highlighting some of the Aurora area's most spectacular disasters--floods, fires, blizzards, and tornadoes. Presented by John Jaros, Executive Director of the Aurora Historical Society and David Lewis, Curator of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.

$4.00 per person; $2.00 for museum members. Call (630) 906-0650 for reservations.

October 8 (next 3 Wednesdays) from 6pm – 9pm

Sound Foundations I: Essentials of Stage Sound.

Sound Foundations: Studio Sound. This is an introductory class in the principles of recording - students should leave able to set up and run their own studio at the level suitable for them. www.soundfoundations.net

October 9 at 5:30 pm

Books and Bread Book Club

People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn

Upcoming Books…….

November 13th - The God of War: A Novel by Marisa Silver

December 11th - Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen and David Oliver Relin

The Books and Bread Book Club meets monthly at downtown Aurora restaurants at 5:30 pm. Contact Karen Christensen (kchristensen@aurora-il.org) to be added to the email list, and for location information.

October 11, 2008 at 8pm

Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango PLUS, FREE Tango Lessons & Milonga after the show!

Turn an ordinary night into a night of sheer pleasure with Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango direct from a powerful Broadway revival. Don’t miss the internationally celebrated entertainment event that sizzles on stage, then join us in the Grand Gallery after the show for FREE Tango dance lessons! Tickets $59.50/$49.50/$39.50.

For tickets call 630-896-6666 or visit: www.TheParamountTheatre.com

October 11
Quinceañera for a Day!

Location: The Main Library, 1 E. Benton Street, multi-purpose room lower level

For more information call 630-264-4101

Participate in the traditional celebration of turning 15-years-old.
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. - Party Favor Craft
Learn how to make favors for the Quinceañera party.
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. - Cake and a Movie
Watch and learn how a festive cake gets decorated, then enjoy the cake, with beverages, while watching a short film that follows a family in Mexico as they plan and celebrate a ‘Quinceañera’. Refreshments will be served.
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Dress Show
Come and see a fashion show of beautiful, traditional dresses for Quinceañera of all shapes. .

October 13 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Day of the Dead Stories, Crafts and More

Location: The Main Library, 1 E. Benton Street, 2nd floor

For more information call 630-264-4101

The National Museum of Mexican Art will give a presentation about the Day of the Dead and then teach kids how to make a mask to celebrate the holiday. Registration is required.

October 18, 2008 at 11am

Nunsense NONSENSE!

Let the NONSENSE begin! We’re excited about the 25th Anniversary tour of Nunsense and Late Nite Catechism coming to the Paramount and we want to have a little Nun Fun! Come to the Paramount Theatre DRESSED AS A NUN on Saturday, October 18th at 11am, the first 100 NUNS receive one FREE ticket to Nunsense, starring Sally Struthers on Saturday November 8th at 3pm and 8pm . And the "Nun" with the best showmanship wins a walk on part in the production here at the Paramount Theatre. If you don't have a habit, but want to join in the fun and watch, take part in our Nunsense/Nonsense FREE BINGO game, and visit with Sister from the show Late Nite Catechism. The grand prize winner will win a Season Subscription of 5 shows to the Paramount Theatre! All those who attend are eligible for 1/2 price tickets to Late Nite Catechism playing in the Copley Theatre that afternoon.

For tickets call 630-896-6666 or visit: www.TheParamountTheatre.com

October 24, 2008 at 8pm

SINBAD

Back by popular demand, Sinbad returns to the Paramount with his hysterical expressions and “Bill Cosby” story-telling style. Don’t miss one of America’s best-loved, funniest comedians. Tickets $47.50/$42.50/$27.50

For tickets call 630-896-6666 or visit: www.TheParamountTheatre.com

October 24 from 5:00-8:30 pm

Aurora Public Art Commission Opening Reception: Artist Jessica Gondek: Dissecting Paint, Ink and Pixels

Location: 20 E. Downer Pl., Aurora, IL 60506

Admission to the opening reception is free.

October 27 at 7:30 pm

The Guild

Locaation: Backthird Audio, 67 S. Stolp Ave.

The Guild is a monthly get-together for musicians, producers, promoters - anyone involved in music at any level who's looking to connect with others in the area who are on the same road. They share a drink and socialize, then typically come together for a group conversation on a particular topic. At this month’s Guild meeting we’ll be passing ‘round the guitar and sharing original music with one another.

October 30, 2008 at 9:30am, 11:45am and 7pm

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

Based on C.S. Lewis’ adventurous tale, this clever charming musical combines all of the ingredients of an unforgettable story. Discover with your children a doorway to a different and magical world at the back of an old wardrobe! Tickets: $8 matinee/$10 evening

For tickets call 630-896-6666 or visit: www.TheParamountTheatre.com

Fridays and Saturdays through November 1 at 8 pm

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE MUSICAL

Back by popular demand! To celebrate our 30th anniversary this fall, The Riverfront Playhouse will produce an encore presentation of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE MUSICAL. Adapted from the original screenplay by George Romero and John Russo, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE MUSICAL takes the plot and characters from the classic horror film and molds it to The Riverfront Stage replete with 11 songs with lyrics by Jack Schultz and music by Jack Schultz and Kathleen Dooley. THIS SHOW SELLS OUT SO ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Location: 11-13 Water Street Mall, Downtown Aurora 630-897-9496 www.riverfrontplayhouse.com

Dress like a zombie and bring this newsletter in for a $5 discount on Friday night shows!

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

October is Fire Prevention Month, and it's a perfect time to see the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. The museum's award-winning new exhibit, "Getting There, Getting Water, Getting Rescued" traces the evolution of the tools and technology used by firefighters. Visitors can pass a leather fire bucket from the early 1800s. Visit with our fire horses. Discover what was found under the floor boards of the old central fire station. Marvel at the strange looking Vajen-Bader smoke mask. Explore the differences in fire hose nozzles. See and hear how modern fire engines clear the streets with sirens, air horns, and devices that change traffic lights green. Watch vintage film clips of firefighters and fire engines on one of five video touch-screens. All this in addition to five pieces of antique fire apparatus on display in a fully restored 1894 fire station.

THE BIG READ RETURNS TO THE FOX VALLEY
Community-Wide Reading Event Begins October 15

Our selection for this year's The Big Read is Ernest Hemingway's World War I classic, A Farewell to Arms. This classic novel has been called a tender and rapturous love story, as well as a harrowing tale of WWI. Hemingway's own experiences in the Italian Army during WWI and his time in a Red Cross hospital, as he recuperated from wounds he received while working as an ambulance driver, proved to be the model for this tragic romance that he penned in 1929.

Complete program details are available in the Schedule of Events brochure, available at all library locations and online at www.foxvalleyreads.org. Complimentary reader's guides, teacher's guides, discussion questions and audio CD guides are also available upon request from your library location. Contact Chris Schabel at (630) 264-4134 for more information or by e-mail at clscha@aurora.lib.il.us

Aurora ARTWorks

The Aurora Public Art Commission, working in partnership with Waubonsee Community College invites high school students who are Aurora residents or who attend Aurora schools to participate in the Spring 2009 session of our ARTWorks dual credit program. The Spring semester begins January 26 and ends May 13, 2009.

ARTWorks is a fine arts career exploration program in which high school students work with paid professional artist/mentors from a variety of fields. Only Aurora residents or students who attend Aurora schools are eligible. Students must be 16 years of age or turning 16 during the class in order to participate. The classes, which are free of charge, are held for the full 18-week semester and most students receive full academic credit from their high schools and from Waubonsee Community College. This fall ARTWorks will offer Drawing 1, Design 1, and Public History/Historic Preservation 1 .

The intent of the ARTWorks program is to serve students from every Aurora high school. Students who are interested in participation in ARTWorks should contact their guidance counselors. The deadline for registration is January 12, 2009.

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