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CONTENTS

Fox Vallley Magazine

Publisher

Kevin Ketchum

Editor

F E AT U R E D 10

Dishes: Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants.

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Wines of the Month

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Beers of the Month

Paul Stukel

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Fox Valley Magazine is packed with information about life here in the wonderful Fox Valley, as well as entertaining and informative articles on things that matter to you: what events are going on in our communities, dining and entertainment, home and house, shopping local, travel, and so much more. Daily updates on foxvalleymag.com. Weekly updates via Fox Valley Insider and our 4 For the Weekend eNewsletters. Monthly features through Fox Valley Magazine Digital. And coming soon, the FVM App… We’re connected. No other source can provide the focus and depth that Fox Valley Magazine brings to our area. (Oh, and did we mention that we created and have grown the largest social media community in the region? 350,000 members strong, and growing every day! And ALL from the Fox Valley.) ©2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED NEXXUS PUBLISHING, LLC

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 26

For Joint Pain Relief, Injections Might Be Just What The Doctor Ordered

EVENTS 30 Geneva Restaurant Week

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C O N T E N T S Continued A & E

32 Allstate Arena In Rosemont 34 Batavia Fine Arts Centre January Shows 36 Brightside Theatre 40 “The Myth Of Closure” 42 Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto Featuring Pianist Albert Cano Smit February 4th & 5th 44 North Central College Fine & Performing Arts 46 Now Arena 48 This Random World At Steel Beam Theatre 50 The Comedy Vault Brings Live Standup Comedy To Batavia 52 The Sound Of Music At Paramount 54 January Shows And Events At The Arcada Theatre 58 The Mac 62 The Venue In Aurora Upcoming Events

TR AVEL 64 Winter Relaxation And Romance Awaits At Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

OUT & ABOUT 70 Justa Coupla Guys At Christkindlmarket In Aurora

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EDITOR’S NOTE

2022:

YEAH, WHATEVER FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

Let’s start with the good news: For the 13th consecutive year, the New York Yankees failed to even get into the World Series. That’s about it, I’m afraid. In this year of tribulations, ground war returned to Europe courtesy of Vladimir Putin and the Delta Variant created yet another wave of social media epidemiologists, “advancing” science 280 characters at a time. Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, prompting yet another massive run on Handmaiden Tale outfits, p*&Sy hats and bad constitutional takes on social media. The dread hand of fascism and the death of democracy were discerned from the highest court in the land actually reversing its previous power grab and allowing the issue to return to the democratic process in the various states. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden decided on his own to forgive a trillion dollars of student debt without congressional approval, in direct contravention of the Constitution, and was hailed as a savior of democracy. The Spirit of ’06 (1/6/21, that is) was kept alive just long enough to reach the midterms by a congressional committee handpicked by the famously impartial Nancy Pelosi and chaired by a former election-denier. Having dispensed with the unpleasantness of hearing opposing views by rejecting members selected by the GOP leadership, Pelosi’s choice for her Potemkin Republican “representation” were two congressmen whose public condemnation of the subject of the inquiry – Trump - would have made John Dean blush. The proceedings were marred, however, by the inexplicable presence of kangaroos throughout the hearing. Inflation returned as a dominant economic issue after wallowing for several decades. The Biden administration devised a series of creative policy proposals designed to address the issue that went something like this (in order): simply deny that inflation exists; admit that it exists but downplay it as “temporary;” admit that, yes, well, it isn’t temporary but it’s really the fault of Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine, despite the

fact that the majority of inflation occurred prior to the invasion; admit that, well, yes, there was some inflation before the invasion, but that was the fault of the previous administration and those bastards at the Fed; and, finally, lie about the statistics and say “problem solved.” When asked about his policy, the President responded “hey, Jack, we held the Senate.” You can’t really argue with that. On the immigration front, the term “Sanctuary City” took a beating as one such self-proclaimed community, Martha’s Vineyard, summer home to some of the wealthiest people in America (including former President Obama), was surprised to find 48 – 48 – undocumented migrants disembarking on to their island courtesy of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Displaying a true “sanctuary” mentality, within 24 hours the residents had successfully petitioned the Governor to call in the National Guard to remove them to a nearby military base, and within 48 hours all traces of the immigrants were gone… except a GoFund me page set up by the residents for the residents to offset their (the residents’) suffering. One apparently sober observer described it as viewing “the best of humanity.” On the sports front here locally, the Cubs regressed to the median, while the Sox missed the playoffs despite (because of?) the documented fact that manager Tony LaRussa stayed awake for the majority of Sox games. LaRussa won’t be managing the Sox next year. Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks? Nevermind (although the Legend of Justine Fields may be THE story of 2023). Finally, we lost Angela Lansbury, Sidney Poitier, Loretta Lynn, Gilbert Gottfried, Christine McVie, Meat Loaf and the extraordinary Queen Elizabeth. Requiescat In Pace. Here’s to a better 2023.

Paul Stukel

Editor, Fox Valley Magazine

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F E AT U R E D

Dishes

Must try appetizers, entrees, desserts or cocktails available at local Fox Valley restaurants.

H O U S E B U RGER W I TH C H ED D A R C H EE S E

There’s more than fresh seafood at Catch 35! Try our House Burger with cheddar cheese - turf sauce - lettuce - tomato onion - fries – brioche. CATC H 35 NAPERVILLE 35 S WASHINGTON ST. NAPERVILLE, IL 60 540 630-717-3500

LOB S TE R + C HEE SE R AVI OLI

knuckle + claw meat/ garlic/ shallots/ chili flakes/ vino/ parmesan cream/ herb garlic butter/ toasted p anko/ evoo. F IRE + WINE 433 N. MAIN ST. GLE N ELLYN, IL 601 37 630-793-99 55

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S AU S AG E + RA P INI T AG L IATEL L E $ 1 8 . 7 5

Roasted Peppers | Cannellini Beans | Rapini | Vino | Garlic | Shallot | Mascarpone | Chilies | Marinara. GIA MIA – LOCATI ON S IN GE NE VA, ST. C HA RLE S, NAPERVILLE, WHEATON, D OWNER S GROVE A ND ELMHUR ST 31 S 1ST ST. ST. C HA RLE S, IL 60174 630-41 5-0770

SHO R T R I B CA R A M E L L E

You’re going to want a bite of The Graceful Ordinary’s new Short Rib Caramelle! The dish consists of short rib-stuffed caramelle pasta in braising jus, served with pistachio pesto and topped with crispy artichokes. This delightful short rib serving is a savory plate to compliment any dinner night out at TGO! THE GRAC EFUL ORD INA RY 3 E MAIN ST. ST. C HA RLE S, IL 60174 331-235-580 3.

C R A B F O ND U TA $ 1 6

Lump Crab | Fontina Cheese | Old Bay | Parmesan | Toasted Ciabatta | Crackers. LIVIA I TA LIA N EATERY 207 S 3RD ST. GE NE VA, IL 601 34 630-402-6444

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P R AWN S A ND P O L E NTA

One of our most popular dishes, and a gluten free selection. Jumbo shrimp sautéed in spicy white wine shrimp sauce with andouille sausage, served over polenta cakes with tomato confit and scallions. MIR US 1 5 E WILSON ST. BATAVIA, IL 60 510 630-326-9669

T H I S DR I N K I S B A N A N AS $ 1 3

Toki Whisky | Banana du Brasil | Gautier Cognac VS | Demerara | Angostura. MOTO IMOTO 1 81 S. 1ST ST. ST. C HA RLE S, IL 60174 630-425-0990

HARVEST SALA D

Harvest Salad is another delicious & healthy choice from Urban Counter in St. Charles and our other locations throughout our Chicagoland PRIDE Stores. The base of this salad is fresh and locally sourced mixed greens, sprinkled with dried cranberries, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, and toasted almonds. We give you a choice of salad dressings, but we pair it with a balsamic vinaigrette. Want a little more protein added to your salad try our grilled chicken option. URBA N C OUNTER – LOCATI ON S IN AURORA, HIN SDA LE, NAPERVILLE, PA LATINE, ST. C HA RLE S, WE ST C HICAGO A ND WHEATON 1 825 LINC OLN HIGHWAY S T. C HA RLE S, IL 60174

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630-402-0470

G O D IV A C H O C O L ATE C R U NC H B A R

Double chocolate gelato/ shaved white chocolate/ caramel/ raspberry coulis/

whipped cream/ cocoa.

C HIC KE N PA RME SA N

Herb + panko breaded / pan fried / mozzarella / house sugo / rigatoni + parmesan cream / arugula + frisee/ evoo. VAI'S I TA LIA N IN SPIRED RE STAURA NT KI TC HE N + BA R 91 6 ILLIN OI S R TE 59 NAPERVILLE, IL 60 540 630-453-5200

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F E AT U R E D

Wines OF THE MONTH Wine selections available at local wine stores and wineries in the Fox Valley area.

MA RQUE TTE 2020 ILLIN OI S RE SERVE 100% Illinois Grown Marquette Grapes Aged in Hungarian Oak Barrels. A Superb Earthy Dry Red Wine with notes of Ripe Plum, Coffee, Choclate, Dark Berries and Tobacco. Only available at Broken Brix in St. Charles, IL.

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Broken Brix Homebrew Shop | 225 W. Main Street | St. Charles IL 60174

NERO O SSID IA NA Tenuta Castellaro, Nero Ossidiana, (Corinto Nero/Nero d'AvolaRed Blend), Lipari, Sicily, 2017 - $37.99 - 10% off for January 2023 Wine of the Month! "This wine has a strong and decisive character, lit by the sunsets of Lipari like the fire of volcanoes. The first, great classic red wine of Aeolian Islands with an enveloping and decisive structure. Nero Ossidiana is a red wine that testifies to our desire to enhance the indigenous vineyards and the great organoleptic properties of the terroir of the Aeolian Islands, which perfectly balances the beautiful acidity and elegance of the Corinto Nero with the soft warmth of Nero d'Avola. The colour of the wine is deep ruby red, it is complex and structured and presents itself to the palate with juicy shades of red fruit, intriguing aromas of spices and musk on the nose. Expresses notes of cherry and spices that blend with the intriguing salty side of black Corinth for an enveloping olfactory complexity Nero Ossidiana expresses all the typicality of a land that is both volcanic and marine, representing the union between the island and the sea." ~ Tenuta Castellaro Winery Notes. Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room | 227 S 3rd Street | Geneva, IL 60134 FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

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IND IA INK RED WINE 201 9 Kuleto Estate - India Ink Red Wine 2019 – This Napa Valley wine is a light style in terms of color, body, and depth, with modest, easy-drinking flavors of smoky plum and spicy berry, hinting at blackberry, and boysenberry, dried herbs, and savory notes. It drinks like a cab and is available at The PRIDE Beer & Wine Plus Spirits in St. Charles for $14.99. The PRIDE Beer & Wine plus Spirits | 1825 Lincoln Hwy | St. Charles, IL 60174

WAKEF IELD 201 9 PROMI SED LA ND CABERNE T SAUVIGN ON, SOUTH AUSTRA LIA A medium-bodied wine with a palate of blackcurrant fruits, delicate coffee and flavorful cedar. A silky smooth feel on the palate with a lingering finish. Take home price: $18.98. SixtyFour - Wine Bar & Kitchen | 123 Water St #105a | Naperville, IL 60540

201 9 B O S DEO CABERNE T SAUVIGN ON $95 This 100% DEO Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented in new and used neutral oak barrels. Tasting Notes: Violet & Black Cherry. Up North Wine Tasting Room | 9 N. Second Street | Geneva IL 60134

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F E AT U R E D

Beers OF THE MONTH

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies.

4 X 4 D D H D O U B L E IP A

Characterized by notes of mango, pineapple, and melon, this Double West Coast Sty le IPA is dr yhopped twice with Mosaic and Citra hops. Coming in at 8.7% ABV, this beer has 4X the flavor and 4X the aroma of a traditional west coast sty le IPA. 60 IBU. 93 Octane Brewer y 825 Lincoln Hwy, St. Charles, IL 60174

V A NIL L A D O O M

Vanilla Doom is a 6.5% ABV red ale that boasts a unique and delicious flavor profile. The addition of vanilla to this beer creates a harmonious balance between the caramel, malt, and sweet vanilla notes. The result is a smooth and flavor ful brew that is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a good red ale. Whether you're enjoying it on its own or pairing it with your favorite meal, Vanilla Doom is a beer that you won't want to miss. Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead 1 13 W N Street El burn, IL 601 19

C RO C O D IL E B O OTS

Hazy IPA with Southern Hemisphere Hops - 7.7% ABV. A tidal wave of Southern Hemisphere heat washing on the soft and supple layers of Goofy Boots with Enigma, Motueka, and Riwaka ho ps to bring red currant, white raspberr y and pinot gris notes to this beautiful beer. Available Mid-J anuar y at the Penrose Taproom in Geneva and your local retailers. Penrose Brewing 509 Stevens St. Geneva, IL 60134

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L AK E S ID E G AP

Januar y sees the debut of Pollyanna's new "Lakeside Gap," a lower ABV version of our year-round West Coast IPA, "Lexical Gap." A little taste of Summer in the middle of Winter, Lakeside Gap is brewed with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Columbus, and Centennial hops for a blast of hoppy goodness and enough of a malt presence to balance. At 5.5% ABV, you can drink this in the Winter while imagining sitting lakeside during the Summer. Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling 106 S Riverside Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174

F R O S T B I TE C O L D IP A

ABV: 7.5%. The second release of the 2022 Bloodline Series! This limited series of small-batch beers allows our brewers to push the envelope and get creative with recipes and ingredients, creating some pretty unique hop-for ward IPAs. Frost Bite has strong notes of tropical and citrus fruits with a crisp finish. Two Brothers Brewing Company 30W315 Calumet Ave. Warrenville, IL 60555

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BUSINESS PROFILE

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Over 20 years ago Sam Mashal started his

company called Midwest Detail & Powerwash. While originally coming up with an idea to power wash semitrucks, and detail cars, after a few years in business Sam wound up power washing and staining a deck for one of his friends, which ended up changing his business model. He loved the idea of working with individual homeowners on backyard projects. As he progressed, he got in touch with local stain vendors, learned the process by meeting with vendor reps as he educated himself on how to stain decks, and eventually added patio sealing to the equation a year down the road. He wanted to ensure he could give his customers the best process, the right process, and most of all the best service at a fair price. As time went on, Sam spent the years building his business around the Fox Valley area. Through his experience, he is able to provide a very hands-on, detailed description to his customers about the right process to be used when staining their deck or sealing their patios. When asking Sam what sets his company apart from other companies that may offer these services, Sam said he feels that since deck staining and patio sealing are the only two areas his company works in, it allows him to give the customer a great experience, with a professional that deals with either service on a daily

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basis. As far as being in business for over 20 years, when Sam is asked what helped him continue to stay in business that long, and he said customer service goes a long way. “Answer your customers phone calls, show up when you say you are going to show up, and make sure you are upfront and honest about your process. It’s the little things that people appreciate!” Midwest Detail & Powerwash would like to celebrate being in business for 20 plus years by extending a 25% discount for early Spring sign-ups for any customers that would like to join their schedule this spring. FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

Call or text today at 1-630-488-1233 to set up a FREE quote.

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H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S

WHEN IT COMES TO KNEE SURGERY, YOU HAVE OPTIONS BY F OX V A L L E Y O R TH OPED I C S

When knee pain interferes with living an active lifestyle and conservative measures are no longer effective, knee surgery may be recommended. Here are five common types of knee surgery. ACL Reconstruction ACL reconstruction is typically performed when the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) has been completely torn. This can happen due to a traumatic injury, such as a fall or a collision, or it can occur gradually over time due to degenerative changes in the joint. ACL reconstruction surgery involves using a graft to replace the damaged ligament, secured with surgical screws and anchors. The surgery is typically performed using an arthroscope, a small camera that is inserted into the joint through tiny incisions. This allows the surgeon to see inside the joint and repair the damage with minimal disruption to the surrounding tissues. FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

Outpatient Joint Replacement Care Close To Home

At Fox Valley Orthopedics, our joint replacement physicians are:  Innovative

leaders who only do hip & knee replacement.

 Specialists

in minimally invasive surgical techniques and joint revision surgery.

 Experts

Call (630) 584-1400 for an appointment, or visit FVOrtho.com

in anterior hip replacement.

 Skilled

at robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery.

 Patient-oriented,

and provide a comprehensive treatment plan that results in faster recovery, better mobility.

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Knee Replacement The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons states that over 700,000 people in the United States undergo knee replacement surgery each year, making it one of the most common surgical procedures performed today. There are several reasons why someone may need a knee replacement, from osteoarthritis to extensive damage to their knee joints and post-traumatic arthritis.

C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. A meniscectomy may be performed to treat knee pain that doesn't respond to other treatments. During a meniscectomy, your surgeon will make an incision in your knee and then remove the damaged part of the meniscus. In some cases, your surgeon may be able to repair the damage rather than remove it. This is typically done as an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day.

The procedure can be done to one or both knees, though each knee is completed during separate surgeries. It involves replacing the damaged joint with an artificial one made from metal and plastic. The surgery usually takes about two hours and is performed under general anesthesia.

As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. The performance of knee replacements depends on age, weight, activity level, and other factors. There are potential risks and recovery takes time. People with conditions limiting rehabilitation should not have knee replacement surgery. Only an orthopedic surgeon can determine if knee or hip replacement is required based on an individual patient's condition.

FVO also offers robotic-assisted knee replacement. This surgical procedure allows the surgeon to customize the implants to fit the patient’s specific anatomy with reproducible accuracy and less trauma to soft tissue. Lateral Release Lateral release is performed when the kneecap is not tracking correctly, commonly caused by the overgrowth of bone outside the knee joint. This overgrowth is called lateral patellar facet syndrome, which can cause pain and discomfort. The surgical procedure involves an incision on the outside of the knee and removing the overgrown bone. This will help relieve the knee joint's pressure and improve mobility. Meniscectomies Meniscectomies are performed to remove damaged or torn pieces of the meniscus (the shock-absorbing tissue within the knee joint). A meniscectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the meniscus, a rubbery,

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Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) provides musculoskeletal care in diagnostic and comprehensive treatment for patients of all ages who have acute or chronic orthopedic conditions or injuries. FVO board-certified/ board-eligible physicians and surgeons are specialized in various areas of orthopedics and draw from multiple treatment options to provide both surgical and non-surgical solutions. Areas of service include foot and ankle, hand and upper extremity, joint replacement, spine, and sports medicine, as well as pain management and rheumatology. FVO’s Ambulatory Surgery Center and in-house imaging also provide cost-effective convenient care, as well as does OrthoFirst, FVO’s urgent walk-in clinic. Fox Valley Orthopedics is a state-of-the-art, state-licensed facility, and is accredited by the AAAHC - Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Visit FVOrtho.com, or call 630-584-1400 for more information.

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EVENTS

2023 GENEVA

RESTAURANT WEEK

Geneva Chamber of Commerce is pleased to highlight culinary excellence by offering the Geneva Restaurant Week - an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of Geneva’s finest restaurants! Starting January 23 and running through January 29, the Geneva Restaurant Week will showcase many restaurants throughout town. From fast casual to fancy dining, each venue will provide either a prix-fixe menu at an appetizing price, or discounts on featured menu choices. Come in out of the cold and sample something new or

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enjoy an old favorite! For ONE WEEK ONLY foodies will be able to eat their hearts out at participating restaurants that will offer lunch and dinner menus for DINE ON THE $9’s. $9, $9.99, $19 etc. Some are per person, some are for two and some are options you will only find during Restaurant Week. Explore scrumptious eats and leave the cooking utensils and dishes at home and join us as we celebrate Geneva’s thriving and unique culinary scene.

Participating restaurants include: • 318 Coffeehouse • Atwater's in The Herrington • Aurelio's Pizza • Barrel & Rye • B.A.S.H. Geneva • The Burger Local • Chi-cuterie • Copper Fox • Craft Urban • Del Barrio Mezcaleria • FoxFire Restaurant • GIA MIA • The Little Traveler Atrium Café • Livia Italian Eatery • Nobel House • Preservation • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory • Rookies Geneva • Stockholm's • The Walrus Room

Tickets and passes aren’t necessary for this week of discounted dining; show up at any participating location or call ahead to make a reservation to ensure your chance to indulge with these deep discounts. Visit Geneva Restaurant Week on the web at genevachamber.com after January 5 for complete menus. For additional information, please call participating restaurant or Geneva Chamber at 630-232-6060.

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A&E

ALLSTATE ARENA IN ROSEMONT PBR: UNLEASH THE BEAST JAN 13 - 7:45 PM JAN 14 - 6:45 PM The PBR’s nationally-televised Unleash The Beast (UTB) features the world’s Top 30 bull riders going head-to-head against the fiercest bucking bulls on the planet. During a regular-season, two-day UTB event, that does not include a 15/15 Bucking Battle, each of the 30 riders seeded riders will ride in one round each day - Round 1 and Round 2. Round 1 will also feature 10 invited competitors who must register a score in order to advance to Round 2. Following Round 2, the riders with the 12 highest two-round total scores will advance to the championship round where they will each ride one more bull. A regular-season, two-day UTB event including a 15/15 Bucking Battle will feature the Top 30 bull riders in the world, all of whom will attempt one bull each in Round 1 and Round 2, with the Top 12 advancing to the championship round. A standard three-day event, regardless of whether it includes a 15/15 Bucking Battle, will feature a minimum of 30 riders, competing through three long rounds of competition. Following Round 3, the riders with the 12 highest three-round total scores will advance to the championship round where they will each ride one more bull. With the long rounds and 15/15 Bucking Battles are done by random draw, every championship round at an Unleash The Beast event features a rider draft. The average (or aggregate) score earned during an event determines a rider’s place in the event standings. In addition to earning world points for their overall event finish, as determined by their aggregate score, riders will also earn world points for their finish in each round, and for any ride scored in excess of 70 points.

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DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN AND ENCANTO Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, take a journey through the stories of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto. Showtimes: JAN 19 - 7:00 PM JAN 20 - 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM JAN 21 - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM JAN 22 - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM FEB 2 - 7:00 PM FEB 3 - 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM FEB 4 - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM FEB 5 - 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM

CARIN LEON FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 8:00 PM Possessed of a rich, dramatic, tenor singing voice, a storyteller's gift for narrative, and dazzling instrumental skills, Sonoran musician Carin Leon is a triple threat: He is the chief songwriter, guitarist, and producer of the charting Mexican Regional band Grupo Arranke, a professional songwriter for artists including Christian Nodal, Cutaes de Sinaloa, and Adriel Favela, and a charting solo artist. His artistic mission lies in recovering the roots and ranchera essence at the heart of Mexican Regional music. Leon's songs constantly blur the lines between ranchera, banda, mariachi, and corridos. Since launching a solo career in 2018, Leon has recorded more than 80 songs, including the Top Ten Mexican Regional hit "Me La Avente" from 2019's popular full-length El Malo. Along with releasing his own albums like 2021's Inédito, he remains a member of Grupo Arranke, a charting machine all on their own. ( Written By Thom Jurek)

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BATAVIA FINE ARTS CENTRE JANUARY SHOWS

CYT AURORA PRESENTS: GODSPELL JANUARY 12 – 15 Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love based on the Gospel According to Matthew. Join Jesus and his disciples as they tell parables through a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' message of kindness, forgiveness, and love come vibrantly to life. ALL-CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL JANUARY 18, 7:00 PM FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

JB NELSON WINTER CONCERT JANUARY 19, 7:00 PM REZA JANUARY 20, 7:30 PM The Edge of Illusion experience is filled with magical illusions, plenty of fantastic feats, and tricks that will blow your mind in this all-ages spectacular magic show. Event Details

BHS VARIETY SHOW JANUARY 21, 7:00 PM

AGS 1ST/2ND GRADE CONCERT JANUARY 24, 7:00 PM

HWS WINTER CONCERT JANUARY 25, 7:00 PM

BHS PRESENTS: MURDER ON THE RERUN JANUARY 26 – 28, 2023 Takes a different approach to mystery as a ghost tries to find out who murdered her in a witty, sophisticated, yet suspenseful look at the upper crust of Hollywood. The curtain rises to find Jane, Oscar winning screen writer, dead at the bottom of the stairs in a Vermont ski lodge. Her four friends and husband are saying she fell. "I was pushed!" she says as her ghost rises. Aided by Kitty, a rather wanton adviser from "up there," Jane is brought ahead to the present, three years after the murder, where the same group is gathered. They are all famous film makers with an intense hate love relationship; Jane's husband who has married an ambitious ingenue, a heading for middle age leading lady, an arrogant director, and Hollywood's reigning gossip columnist. The five suspects join together to keep the possible murder quiet for reasons of their own but their relationship busts apart with their mutual distrust. Woven through the suspense in humorous, acidic, and revealing comedy is an extraordinary whodunit with a surprise denouement when the murderer is revealed. All the roles are lengthy with well defined characters. For the unusual and audience pleasing combination of comedy, intrigue, and suspense, this is a must! FoxValleyMagazine.com

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BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE

CITY OF ANGELS IN CONCERT Book Larry Gelbart | Music Cy Coleman | Lyrics David Zippel Director Jeffrey Cass | Music Director Sara Cate Langham January 13-21, 2023 Madden Theatre at North Central College, 171 Chicago Ave in Naperville

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BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE

SISTER ACT JR.

Music Alan Menken Lyrics Glenn Slater Book Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane Director De Haddad Chorographer Amanda Vinson Music Director Meghan Kessel

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February 18 – 26, 2023* Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth in Naperville *An ASL and an audio described/touch tour performance will be offered due the generosity of the Naperville Lions Club.

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“THE MYTH OF CLOSURE”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located at 425 Fawell Blvd. on the College of DuPage campus, will host a solo exhibition of works by Puerto-Rican born multidisciplinary artist Edra Soto, opening Dec. 10 and on view through March 5, 2023. In this new series of works entitled, “The Myth of Closure | El Mito del Cierre,” Soto has transformed her practice to honor the loss of what once was, while seeking a path of acceptance for the transition of her aging mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. She channels her struggle to reconcile this new reality through deconstruction, collage and familiar themes in her art practice. “The Myth of Closure | El Mito del Cierre” is a deeply personal body of work exploring loss, the now complicated associations of home, and figurative closure. This new work builds on an ongoing project entitled, “GRAFT.” Soto began using this series of architectural interventions in 2012 and it consists of representations of rejas (wrought iron fences and screens) and quiebrasoles (concrete breeze blocks), the decorative elements ever-present in MidFOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

Twentieth Century Puerto Rican vernacular architecture. “We are very excited to premier this body of work in the Chicago area. Edra Soto's work continues to garner more attention internationally as she combines beautiful immersive installations with important content rooted in her desire to find meaning in the architecture, history and experiences of our lives," says Cleve Carney Museum of Art Curator Justin Witte. “GRAFT” also makes visible the role that African diasporic traditions have played and continue to play in Puerto Rican architecture. Most importantly, however, “GRAFT” is Soto’s personal exploration of home and serves as a container for her own relationship to home in Puerto Rico and the United States, where she currently resides. “The Myth of Closure | El Mito del Cierre” transforms the literal and conceptual framework of “GRAFT” using textural elements, colors, and designs that pay homage to the facades of homes in the neighborhood where her mother is being cared for and now lives – a neighborhood that is past its prime and largely forgotten. Encased within the architectural structures that Soto has built are large heartshaped openings symbolizing the care with which one frames a memory or a person’s likeness. For more information about the CCMA’s 2022-2023 season visit TheCCMA.org.

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BEETHOVEN’S “EMPEROR” CONCERTO FEATURING PIANIST ALBERT CANO SMIT February 4th & 5th

Acclaimed New York-based conductor Kyle Ritenauer will direct the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra in concerts at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, Illinois, on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. A pre-concert discussion for ticket holders will take place one hour prior to the performances. The concerts will feature Richard Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll; Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”, featuring pianist Albert Cano Smit; and Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”. Ritenauer, a finalist in the ESO’s search for a music director, is establishing himself as one of classical and contemporary music’s singular artistic leaders. As founder and artistic director of the Uptown Philharmonic, he has earned renown for his detailed and imaginative musicality and has found further success leading ensembles across North America, Europe and Asia. Smit most recently was awarded the 2020 Arthur Rubinstein Piano Prize from The Julliard School. He has appeared with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, the San Diego Symphony, Montreal FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

Symphony, Orquesta Filarmónica de Boca del Río, Barcelona Symphony and Catalonia National Orchestra, Manchester Camerata, Nottingham Youth Orchestra, and American Youth Symphony. Tickets are available on the ESO’s website, www. ElginSymphony.org, and, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling its box office at 847-888-4000. Tickets start at $20. Student tickets are $10, and youth age 17 and under are free with an accompanying adult.

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NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CHICAGO SINFONIETTA'S ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.: THUNDER Sunday, January 15th 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sinfonietta's annual MLK Tribute Concert is a beloved yearly tradition. This year, come and join us for an inspiring program full of power and intensity. Opening the program, 2021 Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner Carlos Simon's piece was inspired by a journal entry from Beethoven in 1815, about the unpredictable nature of life: "Iliad. The Twenty-Second Book: But Fate now conquers; I am hers; and yet not she shall share In my renown; that life is left to every noble spirit. And that some great deed shall beget that all lives shall inherit." The concert continues with Valerie Colemans's "Umoja," the Swahili word for Unity and the first principal of the holiday Kwanzaa. Through the two decades, "Umoja" transformed from an original version for women's choir to the woodwind version. Rounding out the program, Kathryn Bostic's newest commissioned "Letters From Moral Courage" encompasses the powerful impact from all types of people making a choice to abide in integrity, truth and fearlessness. Venue: Wentz Concert Hall | Pricing: $67, $54, $17

TAMMY MCCANN "LEGENDARY LADIES OF JAZZ" Sunday, January 22nd 6:00pm to 7:30pm Tammy McCann has performed with Chicago's Ramsey Lewis and Von Freeman and toured as a 'Raelette' with the great Ray Charles. McCann has developed meaningful collaborations with bassist John Clayton, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, vibraphonist Joe Locke, saxophonist Charles McPherson, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocalist and songwriter Carmen Lundy, and conductor and trumpeter Orbert Davis. As an educator, she believes singing is a part of every human community; bringing us together and helping us to interact with one another. In addition to individual lessons, McCann has also curated workshops and educational events for DuSable Museum, the Jazz Educators Network Conference, the Jazz Institute of FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

Chicago's Straight Ahead Jazz Camp, all culminating in her being named Executive Director of the Brownville Jazz Retreat, an emerging jazz camp for youth in collaboration with historic Brownville, Nebraska. Her event and workshop offerings range from discussions around the pedagogy, depth and complexities of gospel and jazz vocalization. Venue: Madden Theatre | Pricing: $35, $30 THEATERWORKSUSA'S "THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS - LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM" Saturday, February 4th 10:00am and 1:00pm Music and Lyrics by Matthew Lee Robinson, Book by Marshall Pailet, The Magic School Bus and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered marks of Scholastic Inc. When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. Venue: Pfeiffer Hall | Pricing: $15, $10 DENYCE GRAVES Sunday, February 5th 3:00pm to 4:30pm Recognized worldwide as one of today's most exciting vocal stars, Denyce Graves continues to garner unparalleled popular and critical acclaim in performances across four continents. USA Today identifies her as "an operatic superstar of the 21st century," and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution exclaims, "If the human voice has the power to move you, you will be touched by Denyce Graves." Her career has taken her to the world's great opera houses and concert halls. The combination of her expressive, rich vocalism, elegant stage presence, and exciting theatrical abilities allows her to pursue a wide breadth of operatic portrayals and to delight audiences in concert and recital appearances. Ms. Graves has become particularly well-known to operatic audiences for her portrayals of the title roles in "Carmen" and "Samson et Dalila." These signature roles have brought her to the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna Staatsoper, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, San Francisco Opera, Opera National de Paris, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Arena di Verona, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Opernhaus Zurich, Teatro Real in Madrid, Houston Grand Opera, The Dallas Opera, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Los Angeles Opera, and the Festival Maggio Musicale in Florence. Venue: Wentz Concert Hall | Pricing: $65, $55 Please note at this time, masks are optional for those in attendance at in-person fine arts events on campus. A $4 online processing fee is included for all tickets purchased online. Tickets ordered less than 10 days in advance will be held in Will Call. All purchases are final. No refunds or exchanges. FoxValleyMagazine.com

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NOW ARENA

WINDY CITY BULLS The Windy City Bulls are a professional NBA G League basketball team that is owned and operated by the 6-time World Champion Chicago Bulls that play their games at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. Upcoming Home Games Saturday, Jan 14th at 7:00 PM Monday, Jan 16th at 1:00 PM Thursday, Jan 19th at 7:00 PM Thursday, Feb 9th at 11:00 AM

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party, spectacular laser light shows, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Plus, a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot MEGASAURUS, and the electrifying high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross! Special kids pricing is available for all shows providing a great value for the whole family! Times: Saturday, Jan 28th at 12:30 PM Saturday, Jan 28th at 7:30 PM Sunday, Jan 29th at 2:30 PM

Professional Championship Bull Riders World Tour Finale February 4th & 5th Professional Championship Bull Riders presents world class bull riding and top-notch entertainment for fans of extreme sporting events. See rising stars and established veteran riders take on the biggest, baddest bovines in an actionpacked battle of strength and endurance. The PCB Tour presents the best rodeo athletes from across the nation all competing for the winning ride on 2,000-pound bucking bulls with no patience – not even for eight seconds! The first 300 kids 12 and under receive a free cowboy hat! NOW Arena 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

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Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W Main St, St Charles, IL 60174, announces their premiere show of 2023 with Steven Dietz's This Random World, directed by Artistic Director, Marge Uhlarik-Boller. The story mines the comedy of mixed connections but asks the serious question of how often we travel parallel paths through the world without noticing. We want to believe that serendipity brings us together, but is that just a myth? From an ailing woman who plans one final trip, to her daughter planning one great escape and her son falling prey to a prank gone wrong, this funny, intimate and heartbreaking play explores the lives that may be happening just out of reach of our own. Director Uhlarik-Boller says, "This Random World is the only show I read during the pandemic FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

that spoke to me. It is not only very funny, it's touching and very real." This Random World features Julie Bayer, Matt Hellyer, Susan Anderson, Ann Keen, Margaret Rogers and Crystal Skipworth. The set is designed by Catie Early and Rachel Taylor and the show is stage managed by Lilly West, with lighting design by Cassie Hanlin. This Random World opens January 20 and runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday until February 12. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30; Sundays at 2:00. Tickets are available at www.steelbeamtheatre. com. 1-630-587-8521

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THE COMEDY VAULT BRINGS LIVE STANDUP COMEDY TO BATAVIA Get ready to laugh your heart out! The Comedy Vault is a hip comedy club located in Batavia, just outside the bustling city of Chicago. This suburban spot offers intimate performances with nationally touring headliners as well as fresh local talent...what better way to have a good time than getting up close & personal with some of the best!. Plus, enjoy delicious food and drinks that won't break your wallet for all of you craving a little something before showtime. The best part is: performances take place every ThursdaySaturday, with additional showcases throughout the week! So save yourself a ticket now, round up your friends (or make some new ones!), and get ready for non-stop laughter... We can't wait to see you soon! Feel free to change wherever you like. I would make sure to add links to your socials, website, address and email too :) Also, with every comedian, you might want to add a sentence or two to tell them about them... see below, it looks like most businesses got two pages prior so hopefully they will do the same :) SAM TRIPOLI JAN 12-14 Sam Tripoli is a 20-year headlining comic who currently has five comedy albums out including his latest special “#NoLivesMatter!” He has appeared in the Movie “Dying Laughing”, Showtimes’s “The Comedy Store”, CW’s Mysteries Decoded & co-hosted Spike TV’s Wild World of Spike. Sam is an OG of the legendary The Ice FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

House Chronicles and The Joe Rogan Experience podcasts. ADAM HUNTER JAN 19-21 A New York City Native, Adam Hunter is one of the hottest young comedians around today. He headlines all over the country, putting his heart and soul into every performance with an act that is brash, deep and hilarious. Adam was a finalist on season 6 of “Last Comic Standing”, was the last Stand Up Comedian to perform in his second appearance on Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show”, appeared on “Chelsea Lately”, ”The Late Late Show”, MTV, VH1, TruTV, CBS and Comedy Central. JASON BANKS "SPECIAL EVENT" JAN 26 - 28 Jason Banks is a stand-up comedian based out of Columbus, Ohio. His unique and refreshing style of comedy has helped him emerge as one of the top rising talents on the comedy scene. Jason’s natural ability to connect with any crowd with humorous yet over-exaggerated stories has placed him as one of Ohio’s top comedians. Jason performs on some of the biggest stages all across the nation and is a regular on both seasons of Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks on TruTV. In addition to stand-up comedy, Jason is an online comedic content creator with a TikTok following of over 4 million followers. Stand Up In Recovery W/Aaron Putnam Jan 29th Join Aaron and his friends LIVE at The Comedy

Top Secret Videos. You can also catch Brian on the popular Disney Plus show The Mandalorian, the acclaimed Netflix show Lady Dynamite, FX’s You’re The Worst and in his recurring roles on The Big Bang Theory and New Girl. He was one of the stars of Comedy Central's popular show, The Sarah Silverman Program. He has also appeared on such seminal sitcoms as Seinfeld, NewsRadio, Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, The Neighborhood and a recurring role on Just Shoot Me.

Vault as they present Stand Up in Recovery benefitting The Collaborative Crisis Services Unit. The Collaborative Crisis Services Unit (CCSU) is responsible for conducting follow-up visits for individuals who could benefit from mental or behavioral health services. CCSU utilizes community resources, including the Elgin Police Department’s own Social Services Unit, to connect individuals with appropriate services. This, in turn, may also reduce patrol calls for service. CCSU has three primary areas of focus: mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder services, and homelessness issues. The primary model used by CCSU is a co-response model, which pairs a police officer with a mental health professional. CCSU currently has four officers and three mental health professionals. BRIAN POSEHN FEB 2-4 Brian Posehn has been busy for a while. As a writer/actor/stand-up comic, he doesn’t have a ton of down time. He’s currently co-creating and starring in an upcoming cartoon for Nickelodeon. Brian most recently was an NSA intern on TruTV’s

ADAM RAY FEB 16-18 Adam Ray is currently recurring on IMMIGRANT (Hulu), the story of the founder of the legendary Chippendales strip show starring Kumail Nanjiani. Ray received praise for his portrayal of ‘Jay Leno’ in PAM & TOMMY (Hulu), also starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan. He recently wrapped shooting the second season of YOUNG ROCK for NBC, the story of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s life, recurring again as ‘Vince McMahon.’ In addition, Ray was recently a guest on Marc Maron’s iconic WTF podcast, and is a regular on The Adam Carolla Podcast. He also hosts the popular ABOUT LAST NIGHT podcast, which has welcomed guests such as Sandra Bullock, Bill Burr, Tiffany Haddish, Jason Derulo, Nick Swardson, Lisa Kudrow, Tom Segura, Neil Patrick Harris, Sebastian Maniscalco, Melissa McCarthy, Dana Carvey, and Joel McHale! His hilarious sketches and standup comedy clips have garnered over 50 million views on YouTube & can all be viewed at adamraycomedy.com. RACHEL FEINSTEIN 23-25 Rachel Feinstein is a nationally touring comedian and actress. AV Club says “Feinstein’s acute observations create silly, sympathetic characters keeping her subtly, exquisitely attuned to her audience.” Rachel will next be featured on Amy Schumer’s Parental Advisory which was filmed at the 2022 Netflix Is a Joke festival. She has three Comedy Central specials, including her critically acclaimed one hour special ‘Amy Schumer Presents Rachel Feinstein: Only Whores Wear Purple’.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music In Chicago’s Fox Valley This Holiday Season, With Paramount Theatre’s Blockbuster Staging Of The Rodgers And Hammerstein Classic

ALREADY EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2023, DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND The Sound of Music, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, has enchanted audiences for more than 50 years. This holiday season, Chicago audiences can experience this unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein classic for the first time, or all over again, at downtown Aurora’s Paramount Theatre. Previews start November 9, 2022. Press opening FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

is Friday, November 18, at 8 p.m. Due to popular demand, Paramount has extended The Sound of Music beyond its original closing date, January 8, with performances now running an additional week, through January 15, 2022. As usual, Paramount’s lobby will be fully decked out in holiday decorations for the entire run, including a two-story Christmas tree. The Sound of Music is the classic story of Maria, a care-free nun in training, sent by her convent to be the governess of a Navy captain’s seven children. In her new role as tutor and guardian, Maria finds

herself unexpectedly questioning her life path as she falls in love with the entire family, including Captain von Trapp. Music is at the heart of what unites them as they face tough decisions while Austria, their homeland, is on the brink of World War II. Do they stay or do they leave? The hills are alive with The Sound of Music song list, performed live by Paramount’s 16-member orchestra, and filled with Rodgers and Hammerstein standards like “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “Climb E’vry Mountain,” “So, Long, Farewell,” and the title song, “The Sound of Music.” The director is Paramount’s own Amber Mak, who has staged so many unforgettable holiday blockbusters in years past, including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, nominated for six Jeff Awards including Best Musical, and The Wizard of Oz, which earned seven Jeff nominations including Best Musical and Best Director. Just wait until you experience Mak’s staging of The Sound of Music, nominated for nine Tony Awards and winner of five, including Best Musical. Previews start November 9. Opening Night is Friday, November 18, at 8 p.m. Performances run through January 15, 2023: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 9. No show Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving). Added 3 p.m. matinee Friday, November 25. No 8 p.m. show Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve). No shows Sunday, December 25 (Christmas). Added 1:30 p.m. matinees Friday, December 23, Thursday, December 29, and Thursday, January 5. No 7 p.m. show Thursday, January 12. Single tickets are $28 to $79. Three-show 2022-23 subscriptions including The Sound of Music, Into the Woods and School of Rock are also on sale, starting at just $51. For group discounts to The Sound of Music, contact Melissa Striedl, melissas@ paramountarts.com or (630) 723-2461. Paramount Theatre is located at 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora. For tickets and information, visit paramountaurora.com, call (630) 896-6666, or stop by the Paramount box office Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Note: The Sound of Music is suggested for ages 5 and up, due to some discriminatory language, depiction of Nazis and images of swastikas. The Sound of Music is sponsored by Rush Copley Medical Center and Jake’s Inc. The Broadway Series is sponsored by Dunham Foundation, City of Aurora, BMO Harris Bank, ComEd and the Illinois Arts Council.

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THE ARCADA THEATRE FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 – PROCRASTINATOR’S BALL WITH MR. BLOTTO Celebrate 2023 procrastinator’s style! Mr. Blotto is Chicago’s Original Jam Band, blending hard rock, original rock, southern rock, folk music, and country rock. Covers only pepper the band’s hefty catalog of original material from 7 albums & other unreleased crowd favorites! SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 – JIMMY PAGE BIRTHDAY BASH WITH KASHMIR An excellent way to celebrate Jimmy Page’s birthday and pay tribute to one of the greatest to grace the stage! One of our favorites, KASHMIR, incredibly re-creates a true 1970s Led Zeppelin experience with special effects, vintage equipment and costumes. And musically, one of the most fabulous performances you will witness! SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 – KINGS OF THE WINDY CITY ELVIS BIRTHDAY BASH Kings of the Windy City Show starring 2 Elvis Tribute Artists Competition winners celebrating Elvis Presley’s birthday. TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 - $10 SILENT FILM NIGHT – THE SHOW OFF In this silent feature, Aubrey (Ford Sterling) is a born braggart, forever boasting of fortunes he doesn’t have. Everyone can see right through him — everyone except the mooning girl next door, Amy (Lois Wilson). The two marry, but Aubrey struggles to pay the bills, so he leans on her family. Her brother, the struggling inventor Joe (Gregory Kelly), is Aubrey’s opposite: gifted and humble. When the family bankrolls Joe’s latest invention, Aubrey intervenes. Will he save the day, or ruin it? Live accompaniment provided by Chicagoland’s premiere organist Jay Warren!

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in the International Symphonic Beatles production, ‘Classical Mystery Tour’. Bringing the music and the magic of both the Beatles and Paul McCartney to a new generation, earning raves by ‘Beatlemaniacs’ for his uncanny resemblance both visually and vocally to the beloved Beatle.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 – THE CHAIN – THE MIDWEST’S PREMIERE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE The Chain pays tribute to the legendary and acclaimed music of Fleetwood Mac, performing their major hits such as Dreams, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way, Don’t Stop, Landslide, Sara, Say You Love Me, etc. No other rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s music comes close to this level of performance, which has taken years of mastery and unmatched attention to detail! Let “The Chain” transport you to another time and invoke those favorite melodic memories of the past with their haunting harmonies and beautifully executed musicianship that so perfectly replicate the Billboard Top 40 hits of Fleetwood Mac. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 – TONY KISHMAN’S LIVE & LET DIE TRIBUTE TO PAUL MCCARTNEY Singer and Recording artist, Tony Kishman is the creator and band leader of “Live And Let Die”; a full multimedia experience celebrating the music of Paul McCartney and featuring four multi-talented musicians. Tony starred for six years in both the national and international tours of Broadway’s smash hit musical, ‘Beatlemania’ and also performs

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 – JAZZ IS DEAD – THE MUSIC OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD The acclaimed All-Star instrumental ensemble, famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences, returns in 2023 to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. Co-founder Alphonso Johnson will be joined by Steve Kimock, Pete Lavezzoli & Bobby Lee Rodgers, performing Grateful Dead’s ‘Wake of The Flood’ marking it’s 50th Anniversary, in addition to other beloved selections. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 – DEACON BLUES ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO STEELY DAN In the words of legendary Chicago FM Radio personality Bob Stroud, “If you are a Dan fan, you owe it to yourself to see Deacon Blues. They’ve got all the right musicians with all the right chops – they are an incredible tribute to the music of Steely Dan!” “Reelin’ In The Years,” “Hey Nineteen,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “Do It Again,” and so many more! SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 – ARCADA’S VERY OWN, JOHNNY MAGGIO, CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF SHOW BUSINESS Share a very special day with our very own, Johnny Maggio, as he celebrates 70 years of show business! Johnny has been an integral part of the Onesti Entertainment Corporation, from driving artists to and from the theatre to locking the doors, and everything in between. Johnny celebrates 75 years of show business with songs and stories!

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CLUB ARCADA SPEAKEASY & RESTAURANT Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant, located on the 3rd floor of the Arcada Theatre, is an exquisite restaurant and bar with a Roaring 20s vibe. Our staff will greet you in flapper girl and page boy attire, and seat you amongst 500 antique furnishings. Indulge in delicious culinary creations and handcrafted cocktails. Our Speakeasy is open Wednesday through Sunday with live entertainment most evenings. On Sunday’s, we host our famous Sinatra Sundays featuring Ron Onesti’s Italian Feast and the Songs of Sinatra. This is a must visit spot in historic downtown St. Charles! PS – Don’t forget to check out the password in the elevator – No Password, No Entry! STUDIO 64 Studio 64 is a brand new lounge on the 2nd floor of the Arcada Theatre. From its glitter wallpaper to retro furnishings, Studio 64 brings that Studio 54 vibe to St. Charles. The club is open most concert nights for cocktails and often features dance parties with the area’s most popular DJs.

Arcada Theatre 105 E Main St. St. Charles, IL 60174 1-630-962-7000

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THE MAC Acclaimed Actor/ Singer-Songwriter Tyler Hilton To Celebrate Elvis Presley’s Recordings From Sun Studios At The Mac January 15 The popular American hot Jazz and Western Swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. They will be joined by Tyler Hilton, who played the role of Elvis in the 2005 Golden Globe-winning biopic “Walk the Line,” for a must-see concert featuring hits Presley recorded at the legendary Sun Studios. Hot Club of Cowtown will open the evening with its own set of Western swing, original songs, and European hot jazz. Memphis’s Sun Studios earned the nickname of “The Birthplace of Rock'n'roll,” in part because it was the home of at least 24 of Elvis’s earliest recordings made between 1955 and 1957. Now, more than 70 years after the initial debut of those recordings, Hot Club of Cowtown and Tyler Hilton unite to bring some of these timeless tunes including “That’s All Right, Mama,” “Blue Moon of Kentucky” and “I Got a Woman” to life on stage. Tyler Hilton is an American-born actor and singersongwriter now residing in Canada. In addition

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to writing and performing his own songs for audiences across the country, Hilton is known by many for his appearances as Chris Keller on The WB/The CW’s “One Tree Hill” where he performed covers of John Waite’s hit, “Missing You” and a remake of Ryan Adams's song "When The Stars Go Blue" with his "One Tree Hill" costar Bethany Joy Lenz. Hilton has also appeared on each of the three different “One Tree Hill” soundtrack albums, some with formerly unreleased material that cannot be found anywhere else. Hilton was lauded for his performance as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley in the 2005 critically acclaimed blockbuster “Walk the Line.” Now, Hilton steps back into his Elvis shoes to delight audiences with a collection of songs that define Presley’s early career. Hot Club of Cowtown has garnered an international following since their start in the late 1990s because of their unique sound, unforgettable live shows, and impeccable musical skill. Innovatively marrying

hot jazz and western swing, the trio has crafted a distinctive sound that makes for a truly one-of-a-kind musical experience. The ensemble marks 25 years of making music this year. Hot Club of Cowtown features Elana James (fiddle and vocals), Whit Smith (guitar and vocals) and Zack Sapunor (bass and vocals). The band has delighted audiences worldwide, opening for musicians such as Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. “This Austin-based western swing/jazz trio–violin, guitar and upright bass– will bring even the tamest audience to its feet,” the Chicago Tribune writes. And The Toronto Globe & Mail says, “This young band distinguishes itself by its technical musicianship and vast acreage of diverse styles alone, but it seals the deal on stage, subtly and methodically casting aside the audience’s daily worries and levitating the room into a dreamy salon of carefree abandon.” Tickets Hot Club of Cowtown & Tyler Hilton: “Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Records from Sun Studios” comes to the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd. In Glen Ellyn, Ill. 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15. Ticket prices range from $35 to $50. For tickets or additional information call 630.942.4000 or visit AtTheMAC.org. Box Office hours are Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. and three hours prior to performances.

New Philharmonic Celebrates Hollywood’s Golden Age With Korngold’s “Hollywood Concerto” Jan. 21 & 22 At The Mac Award-winning youth violinist Esme AriasKim showcased in work by master film composer of Hollywood’s golden age who transformed some of his movie themes into one of the best-loved concertos of the 20th century. Program includes selections from popular film scores by Korngold, Goodwin, Rota, Steiner and Waxman as well as Enesco’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 and Sibelius “Finlandia.” Before there was John Williams, there was Erich Korngold. During Hollywood’s Golden Age, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and Oliva de Haviland lit up the silver screen, but lush orchestrations were tantamount – and no film score composer was more acclaimed than Erich Korngold. New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), opens 2023 with a program featuring Erich Korngold’s “Hollywood Concerto” and showcasing award-winning prodigious young violinist Esme Arias-Kim 7:30 p.m. Saturday, FoxValleyMagazine.com

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Jan. 21 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Selections from popular film scores by Erich Korngold, Ron Goodwin, Nino Rota, Max Steiner and Franz Waxman, as well as George Enesco’s “Romanian Rhapsody No. 1” and Jean Sibelius “Finlandia,” complete the program. Austrian-born American composer and conductor Korngold (1897-1957) was a child prodigy considered by many to be one of the most important and influential composers in Hollywood history. He was a noted pianist and composer of classical music, along with music for Hollywood films, and the first composer of international stature to write Hollywood scores. Korngold created his “Hollywood Concerto” by incorporating musical elements from some of his movie themes including the 1937 film “Another Dawn” starring Errol Flynn and Kay Francis, the 1939 film “Juarez” starring Bette Davis and Claude Rains, his Oscarwinning score to “Anthony Adverse” (1936) starring Fredric March and Olivia de Havilland and the main theme from “The Prince and the Pauper” (1937) starring Errol Flynn and Claude Rains.

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Joining New Philharmonic for the “Hollywood Concerto” will be guest violinist Esme Arias-Kim. Arias-Kim is currently a Merit Scholarship Fellow at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Academy, a training center for outstanding pre-college students. She is also a fellow of the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative. She is a first-place winner in many prestigious competitions. During the summer of 2018, she was the only American among the 16 finalists selected to compete in Il Piccolo Violino Magico International Competition in Italy. In 2020, she received Grand Prize in the Junior division of the Sphinx Competition and was awarded the Overall Open Division Grand Winner and Open Senior Division Overall Winner in the 2020 Walgreens National Concerto Competition. She has even performed a solo recital at Carnegie Hall. Arias-Kim has also appeared on WFMT’s “Introductions” and NPR’s “From the Top.” The concert program will also feature selections from Korngold’s scores for the Errol Flynn swashbuckling films “Sea Hawk” and “Captain Blood” as well as Ron Goodwin’s “633 Squadron” (1964), Nino Rota’s “The Godfather” (1972), Max

Steiner’s “Dodge City” (1939) and Franz Waxman’s “Prince Valiant Suite” (1954); as well as what may be Romanian composer’s George Enesco’s best-known work, the ebullient and kinetic “Romanian Rhapsody No. 1.” At the top of the program, the Glenbard South H.S. orchestra under the direction of Stephen Govertson, will join New Philharmonic for a sideby-side performance of Jean Sibelius’ “Finlandia.” This tone poem by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius was written in 1899 for the Press Celebrations of 1899, a covert protest against increasing censorship from the Russian Empire and was the last of seven pieces performed as an accompaniment to a tableau depicting episodes from Finnish history. Contemporary action film fans may recognize this work as being featured in the soundtrack of “Die Hard 2: Die Harder.” Tickets New Philharmonic performs Korngold’s “Hollywood Concerto” and other works at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd. on the campus of College of DuPage, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Tickets are $53. $10 tickets are available for students (based on availability). For more information visit AtTheMAC.org or call the MAC box office at 630.942.4000, Tuesday – Saturday, 12 noon – 6 p.m. and three hours prior to performance. Season support for New Philharmonic is provided in part by the JCS Fund of the DuPage Foundation; Bjarne R. Ullsvik; Brookdale Glen Ellyn; STG Divorce Law; a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency;

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A&E

THE VENUE IN AURORA

UPCOMING EVENTS

Holiday Spectacular PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND with Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage! Tuesday January 10th 6:30pm TERRAPIN FLYER - DEAD NIGHT Thursday January 12th 8:00 pm THE SCOTT TIPPING TRIO Friday January 13th 8:00pm FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

CESAR ROSAS & FRIENDS Saturday January 14th 8:00pm PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND with Oak Prairie Junior High School! Tuesday January 17th 6:30pm GREAT MOMENTS IN VINYL PLAYS BILLY JOEL - THE STRANGER Friday January 20th 8:00pm

PEACH JAM - A TRIBUTE TO THE ALLMAN BROTHERS Saturday January 21st 8:00pm ROCK TALK - I WANT MY MTV! Sunday January 22nd 3:00pm PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND with Batavia High School! Tuesday January 24th 6:30pm

LUCKY PICKERS - SUGGESTED DONATION SHOW Friday January 27th 8:00pm

WILLY PORTER BAND Sunday February 5th 7:00pm

MELODY ANGEL Saturday January 28th 8:00pm

PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND with Wheaton North High School! 6:30pm

The Venue is a live music performance space in downtown Aurora, Illinois. The flex-space listening room can be configured for reserved high and low top tables, general admission or standing room only shows. Access to outdoor patio stage when weather permits. We are proud to book nationally-recognized talent in all genres of music from blues and big band, to rock and world music, and everything in between. Frequently, our opening acts feature regional and local musicians and songwriters.

BEAR WILLIAMS BAND Saturday February 4th 8:00pm

21 S. Broadway Ave. Aurora, IL 60505 1-331-212-8490

Tuesday 01/31 Tuesday January 31st

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WINTER RELAXATION AND ROMANCE AWAITS AT EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA

Winter relaxation and romance awaits you at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena Illinois. Located 150 miles west of Chicago within The Galena Territory, a 6,800-acre recreational, residential and resort community six miles southeast of the historic town of Galena, Ill. Eagle Ridge’s brand new state-of-the-art, on-property spa, Stonedrift Spa, is the real attraction for couples looking for a relaxing and romantic escape this winter. A destination for signature spa treatments and therapies for nearly twenty years, the iconic spa has been reimagined and moved to a completely remodeled standalone building on the Eagle Ridge property. The move increases the size of the spa from 3,500 to more than 12,000 square feet and is under the management of experienced and impassioned spa professional Abbi Porter. The spa now offers new relaxation spaces, wellness services and treatment rooms. Additionally, the spa has an entirely new look and aesthetic with high ceilings, a tranquil environment, and a mix of state-of-the-art and earth-toned furnishings made from raw wood and natural stone. FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

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Stonedrift Spa has doubled the number of services it features, including: • A new hair salon, including cut, color, blowout style, services • All-natural nail-care (manicures and pedicures) • Dedicated loft space for groups, bridal parties on their special day, and more • Body treatments, as well as both dry and wet rooms featuring a Vichy shower • Unique wellness offerings including Reiki, Sound Healing and Forest Bathing to create a unique mind, body, and soul experience • Guided yoga and stretch classes on the weekends • Luxurious Breathe & Detox rooms, where guests can feel the deep penetrating heat from an infrared sauna, which has long been known to help eliminate toxins from the body, soothe aching muscles and reduce stress • Facial treatments including Platinum HydraFacial • State-of-the-art steam rooms The newly opened spa space is ideal for couples looking to unwind during the winter months, as Stonedrift offers a wide variety of couples massages, relaxation rooms and breath and detox rooms, which are completely unique to the area. Couples seeking massages can opt-in for 50 or 80-minute treatments which include: FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

• Less Stress CBD Ritual Massages invite couples to slip into a 25-minute luxurious bath enhanced with broad-spectrum hempderived CBD and essential oils of lavender, ho wood, and bergamot to relax the muscles and joints while hydrating the skin. Then enjoy a 50-minute side-by-side broad-spectrum organic hemp CBD massage, designed for deep relaxation and relief from pain associated with arthritis, sprains, and strains. • Luxurious Soak & Massages welcome guests to relax in the spa’s luxurious couples’ bath for a 25-minute soak, then let the stress melt away with a 50-minute side-by-side massage. • Detox & Massages allow couples to breathe deep in Stonedrift’s luxurious couples halotherapy unit and experience dry salt therapy to detoxify the respiratory system, soothe skin conditions, and calm stress, all while promoting an overall feeling of wellness. Couples can then relax and let go of tense muscles together, with a 50-minute side-byside massage. For couples looking for alternative spa treatments to participate in together, Stonedrift offers side-by-side facials. During this 50-minute treatment, couples can enjoy this rich treatment designed to suit individual skin needs, while deeply hydrating and firming the skin through

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a customized selection of world-renowned Eminence Organic skincare products. The relaxation and doesn’t start and stop with one treatment however, as Stonedrift offers the ultimate day of relaxation for couples looking to close-out the world and spend the day being pampered and immersing themselves into a stress-free environment. The spa offers day packages that range from 75 to 200-minutes worth of services and activities. From massages to full-body exfoliations, to facials and manicures and pedicures, to soaking tubs and detox rooms, every couple can find a full-day package to suite their tastes and personal treatment needs. For those looking for romantic gifts or to take a piece of their spa experience home, Stonedrift Spa offers a wide variety of products used during services for purchase including: • Facial Products from Eminence Organic Skin Care, Circadia, OM4MEN • Body Treatment Products by Sothys and Phytomer • CBD-infused products from VitalBody FOX VALLEY MAGAZINE / JANUARY 2023

• Hair Care Products from Davines and Male Depot Tools • Nail Care Products by SpaRitual and OrlyGel • Wellness Products from Pure Inventions, Therabody and Plantlife Aromatherapy Another romantic experience worth noting is the Proposal Package. Perfectly situated amid acres of natural beauty, Eagle Ridge is the perfect location to pop the question. The guest provides the special someone and the ring and the Eagle Ridge does the rest including designing a proposal package that is guaranteed to solicit a yes. As couples look to book their winter getaways, they’ll be pleased to learn that the resort features accommodations that range from quaint Inn rooms to 150 villas and distinctive homes awardwinning restaurants, the new golf complex with Highlands restaurant, Lounge 289, pro shop, Country Store and a gas station, as well as an incredible selection of outdoor seasonal winter activities including miles of snow shoe hiking, ice skating, ice fishing on the picturesque 225-acre Lake Galena, and more.

Couples make note however, as during President’s Day weekend (Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20), Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa is hosting its annual Winter Carnival. For those looking to enjoy a bit of nature while unwinding and reconnecting at the resort, the annual outdoor winter celebration features all types of winter activities including Fire and Ice winter shows, ice turkey bowling, s’mores, hay rack wagon rides provided by Dittmar Farms, trail rides at Shenandoah Riding Center, and more. The ice carving demonstration at the resort features Eagle Ridge’s expert ice carvers taking 500-pound blocks of ice and turning them into an ice bar which will offer marshmallow shots throughout the weekend. Additionally, the Eagle Ridge’s Nordic Center, located at the new golf complex will be accessible to all resort guests and locals alike and will feature an indoor golf simulator by Trackman, as well as a wide range of products and services including winter wear for purchase, equipment rentals for a variety of outdoor activities including snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, ice fishing, and more. A complimentary shuttle to Chestnut Mountain will be available to Eagle Ridge’s guests daily. For reservations or additional information, call (800) 892-2269 or visit www.eagleridge.com. Couples, individuals, and families and groups alike can take advantage of several seasonal resort packages that feature spa, dining, lodging and activities. Package details are online at www.eagleridge.com, or call 800-892-2269 with questions, to make reservations. For those looking to book spa appointments, it’s encouraged that you do so as soon as possible by calling 815-776-5772, as appointments are booking quickly.

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