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JUNE Friday , June 14 Blues on the Fox
7 p . m .
RiverEdge Park , 360 N . Broadway Ave . The 17th annual Blues on the Fox summer concert series will be one of a kind as it marks the grand opening of RiverEdge Park . JJ Grey & Mofro will open the evening followed by headliner Dr . John , who has garnered six Grammy nominations and is a Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer . One-Day and Two-Day passes are available to the festival . For more information on Blues on the Fox , visit www . riveredgeaurora . com .
Saturday , June 15 Aurora ’ s Farmers Market
8 a . m . to Noon
Aurora Transportation Center ,
233 N . Broadway Ave . “ Eat Fresh , Buy Local & Be well !” Aurora ’ s Farmers Market , Illinois ’ oldest market , is bigger , better , and more vibrant the ever with over 50 vendors selling local fresh produce , artisanal breads , cheeses and oils , organic local honey and more . Healthy living initiatives and live music are offered each week . The downtown market runs every Saturday through Oct . 19 . For more information , visit www . aurora-il . org .
Blues on the Fox
3 p . m .
RiverEdge Park , 360 N . Broadway Ave . Blues on the Fox returns for a second day with a huge lineup headlined by blues legend Buddy Guy . Other artists scheduled to perform are The Stone Foxes , Tommy Castro & the Painkillers and Robert Randolph & the Family Band . For a complete Blues on the Fox schedule or for more information , visit www . riveredgeaurora . com .
Saturday , June 22 Electronics Recycling
9 a . m . to 1 p . m .
Central Garage Facility , 720 N . Broadway Ave . Take advantage of the free electronics
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recycling program , this time in downtown Aurora . For a complete list of accepted items and future collection dates , call 630-256-INFO or visit the City ’ s website at www . aurora-il . org . Residents with groundlevel floors also can schedule a front-door collection appointment ( maximum 10 items ) by calling the City ’ s vendor , Vintage Tech Recyclers , at 630-305-0922 .
Movies in the Park Rise of the Guardians
8 p . m .
Phillips Park , 1000 Ray Moses Drive There is nothing like watching free Hollywood hit movies outdoors at spectacular Phillips Park . Pre-event activities begin at 8 p . m . and the featured presentation starts around 9 p . m . For more information visit www . aurora-il . org .
Friday , June 28 Downtown Alive ! Concert Series American English and 97Nine
7 p . m .
RiverEdge Park , 360 N . Broadway The shores of the Fox River will be rocking with tunes from the 1960 ’ s to today with headliner American English and 97Nine , the premier classic rock cover band in the Midwest . Whether you grew up with the Fab 4 or not , American English is the closest you will ever get to reliving the Beatles . 97Nine is known for classic arena rock with infectious energy and passion . All tickets are $ 5 . Visit www . riveredgeaurora . com for details .
July Thursday , July 4 Independence Day Parade
10:00 a . m . Pre Parade Ceremony - 9:15 a . m .
Downtown Aurora A patriotic ceremony will kick-off the festivities outside the Paramount Theatre , 23 E . Galena Blvd ., before the parade steps off at 10 a . m . from Benton and River streets . The parade will march east to Broadway Avenue , north to Galena Boulevard , west to Stolp Avenue , south to
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Downer Place , then west on Downer and conclude at River St . The parade is presented by the City of Aurora in partnership with Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 . For more information , visit the City ’ s website at www . aurora-il . org .
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
5 p . m . to 10 p . m .
Downtown Aurora This year ’ s July 4th Fireworks Celebration is bigger and better than ever with free family activities , great local food , live music , and a huge fireworks extravaganza all at three new locations : RiverEdge Park , 360 N . Broadway Av .; Wilder Promenade , 350 N . River St .; and McCullough Park , Illinois Ave . at Lake St . The evening culminates with the area ’ s most dynamic fireworks display , simulcast to music , at 9:30 p . m . For more information , see Page 16 or visit the City ’ s website at www . aurora-il . org .
Saturday , July 6 Movies in the Park Dolphin Tale
8 p . m .
Phillips Park , 1000 Ray Moses Drive Pre-event activities begin at 8 p . m . and the featured presentation starts around 9 p . m . For more information on the free event , visit www . aurora-il . org .
Wednesday , July 10 Aurora ’ s Farmers Market West
1 p . m . to 5 p . m .
West Plaza Shopping Center , 1901 W . Galena Blvd . Aurora residents have a mid-week option to select the freshest produce every Wednesday through Sept . 11 . For more information , see the story on Page 5 or visit the City ’ s website at www . aurora-il . org .
Thursday , July 11 Aurora ’ s Farmers Market East
1 p . m . to 6 p . m .
Our Lady of Mercy Church , 701 S . Eola Rd . ( Next to the Eola Center ) The Farmers Market on the City ’ s Far East
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