Sights of the Season

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Shops featured fall looks September 28at Downtown Naperville Alliance’s Fashion Brunch at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House.
The Glen Ellyn Park District and Charlie’s Corner Foundation hosted the Glow in the Park Lantern Walk September 15 at Lake Ellyn Park. The event raised $4,406 to support the neonatal intensive care unit at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital.
The Naperville Park District officially opened the Marie Todd Practice Facility September 18 at Naperbrook Golf Course. The facility was dedicated to former park board commissioner Marie Todd (center).
The 2024 Monarch Walk took place September 22 at the North Central College ResRec Center, raising more than $97,000 for the Ray Graham Association, which works to empower people with disabilities.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services hosted its Night to End Hunger Gala September 20 at Medinah Country Club, raising more than $310,000 in support of those who face hunger and financial crisis.
Dracula (actor Danny Parrott) made a rare daylight appearance October 5 to donate blood along with more than 60 other donors. In honor of its production of ‘Dracula,’ BrightSide Theatre cosponsored the blood drive with the Naperville Women’s Club and Versiti Blood Center of Illinois.
Tony Award–winning actress Kelly Bishop visited Naperville September 20 to discuss her new memoir about her career that spans from Broadway to Hollywood (and Stars Hollow).
Downtown Aurora’s inaugural illuminated art experience includes the Pool. The interactive works are on display through November 1.
Downtown Aurora’s inaugural illuminated art experience includes Sonic Runway, a 400-foot LED-lined arch. The interactive works are on display through November 1.
Downtown Aurora’s inaugural illuminated art experience includes Barrel Boy and Family. The interactive works are on display through November 1.
Actress and author Kate McKinnon celebrated her debut book, ‘The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,’ October 3 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
The Naperville Artisan Market featured scores of vendors selling food, fashion, art, and home goods on September 28 and 29 at CityGate Centre.
On September 25 at Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College’s first-ever “TayTalks: Taylor Swift and the Liberal Arts” featured eight faculty presentations examining Swift’s work and influence via different academic disciplines.
Bestselling author Stephanie Land discussed her first memoir, ‘Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive,’ with Bridge Communities CEO Amy Von Polen October 10 at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

People, places, and scenes around the area

 

Photos: Naperville Park District (Marie Todd); Glen Ellyn Park District (Glow in the Park); Time Stops Photography (Night to End Hunger); Ray Graham Association (Monarch Walk); BrightSide Theatre (Dracula); Jen Banowetz (Kelly Bishop, Fall Fashion, Lumenaura, Kate McKinnon, Market, Stephanie Land, Tay Talks)