These Boots Were Made For Rockin’: Magna Hoedown Showdown names its Top 10

September 6, 2018 · 0 Comments

There’s no better way to end summer than with a community-wide festival full of ribs, sweet treats, and of course, country music. The Magna Hoedown Showdown semi-finals took place on Aug. 25 at this year’s annual Aurora Ribfest.

Theatre Aurora kicks off 60th season tackling the complete Shakespeare – all at once

Tackling Shakespeare is a rite of passage for any high school student, not to mention any actor who ever hopes to be on stage, but how about tackling all of Shakespeare’s nearly-40 plays all in one go? It’s no sweat for Theatre Aurora, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

The AFM is “On Beat” with Soup Fest this Culture Days!

The Aurora Farmers’ Market and Artisan Fair will be celebrating Culture Days with their popular “Soup Fest” which has become a much-anticipated annual tradition.

Hillary House Victory Ball presents a Century to Celebrate

It’s been 100 years since the first World War finally came to an close on what is now known as Armistice Day. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the Aurora Historical Society chose to name this year’s annual gala, the Hillary House Victory Ball.

It’s A Three Beat Count with AHS this Culture Days!

The Aurora Historical Society at Hillary House National Historic Site will be celebrating Culture Days at two venues, presenting not one, not two, but three events showcasing elements of Aurora’s fascinating history!

Blue Rodeo to headline 2018 Hoedown

The eagerly-anticipated announcement for the Saturday, September 15 headliner was made Monday.

Shifted Ground explores our nature’s present and distance past

You might not feel the earth move under your feet, and, let’s face it, neither did Carole King, but whether you feel it or not, the earth is shifting – and it will continue to do so even after we’re gone. We’re stewards of the world around us, says Rebecca Last, and one only needs to look as far as our own actions to see the impact we have on the environment.