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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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