Aurora to Host Large Day of the Dead Celebrations Throughout Downtown at First Fridays on Nov 3
November 2, 2023 For immediate release: Aurora to host large Day of the Dead celebrations throughout downtown at First Fridays on Nov 3 What: Aurora Downtown promotes a special First Fridays to celebrate Day of the Dead at First Fridays during Sugar Skull City events. Who: 30+ businesses throughout downtown participate in First Fridays, several are hosting special Day of the Dead activities Why: To celebrate the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos and honor its traditions in Aurora Who Should
Cocoa Crawl Mugs on Sale Nov 3
October 31, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marissa Amoni (630) 674-2099 AURORA DOWNTOWN COCOA CRAWL ON SALE NOV 3 DOWNTOWN AURORA - Aurora Downtown will once again have mugs flowing with hot cocoa throughout downtown. The downtown organization will host the fifth annual Cocoa Crawl on December 1 as part of its popular First Fridays events. Mugs and buttons needed to participate will go on sale November 3 at select downtown locations. To participate in the hot cocoa sampling
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Historical Society's Wedding Dress Exhibit Extended to September 9
HISTORICAL SOCIETY WEDDING EXHIBIT EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND The Aurora Historical Society’s exhibit, “Here Comes the Bride,” which was originally scheduled to close August 12, has been extended by popular demand four extra weeks, through Saturday, September 9. The exhibit features nearly thirty wedding dresses from the Historical Society’s collections, ranging from 1853 to 1976. The exhibit is at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Open hours are Wednesday
Jim Varney Chosen as New Trustee for Historical Society
Dr. Jim Varney, Ed.D., has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Aurora Historical Society. Dr. Varney is a retired educator who spent nearly five decades working with students from preschool through master’s degree candidates. He served as principal at several Aurora schools and directed the Partnership School for 4th and 5th graders at Aurora University. Varney taught both undergraduate and graduate students at Aurora University and Waubonsee Community College. He holds degrees from Illinois
