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Sights of the Season

By Naperville Magazine
February 2026 View more Naperscene

With its Indian-fusion menu, from tacos to pizza, Mazala Pizza (535 Fairway Drive) celebrated its official Naperville ribbon-cutting Dec. 18.

Caden Cole (left, as the Phantom) and Emily Lewis (as Christine) led the cast of BrightSide Theatre’s January production of Yeston & Kopit’s ‘Phantom in Concert’ at Madden Theatre in Naperville.

A 9-year-old Naperville student raised more than $750 for Northern Illinois Food Bank over the holidays by setting up a virtual fund drive, which allows the food bank to use its bulk purchasing power to buy more food at a discount, stretching donations further (every donated dollar can provide up to $8 worth of groceries.)

A toast to new bottle shop Neer Beer N/A Beverage Company (117 W. Wesley St.), which hosted its Wheaton ribbon-cutting Dec. 10.

The Scott family in Naperville showcased their final Taylor Swift tribute this past holiday season.

Serving up bowls, salads, and smoothies, fast-casual restaurant Crisp & Green (449 S. Route 59) recently opened in Naperville’s Block 59 complex.

DuPage Children’s Museum created a Winter Break Wonderland complete with an indoor sock skating rink.

Thanks to Art Forum Naperville and Freightwood Creative Production, the temporary art installation dubbed Naperville’s Music Box (in the alley at 132 W. Jefferson Ave.) entertained passersby this winter.

Showcasing food with a Mediterranean twist, Cava (449 S. Route 59) marked its grand opening Jan. 12.

People, places, and scenes around the area

Photos: BrightSide Theatre; Shane Lawrence Photography (DCM); Northern Illinois Food Bank; Jen Banowetz (Mazala Pizza, Neer Beer, Taylor Swift house, Cava, Naperville’s Music Box, Crisp & Green)

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Sights of the Season

People, places, and scenes around the area

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