Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Eighteen contestants will perform at Geneva's Got Talent Semi-Finals in June during Swedish Days.
Eighteen will be the lucky number for one winner of the 2013 Geneva's Got Talent competition. Also, 1,000—as in 1,000 smackers, 1,000 clams, $1,000 cash. Auditions were held May 18, when contestants vied for a chance to perform at the semi-finals during the Swedish Days Festival presented by Cadence Health. Eighteen semifinalists won the chance to perform and win your applause when online voting begins June 18. The talent level was extremely high, according to judges Heather Klaus, Dan Yotz, Eric Elftmann and Steve Lord. These contestants will compete at 6:30 p.m., June 19, 2013, on Geneva's Central Stage. Judges votes combined with public Facebook votes will carry a select number to the finals on June 22. Those contestants who make the …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Rotolo Middle School sixth-grader is finding some major league successes on stage.
When Neil Patrick Harris hosts the 67th annual Tony Awards June 9 on CBS, he'll share the Radio City Music Hall stage with a certain Rotolo Middle School sixth-grader. That's right, and you heard it here. Batavia's very own J.D. Rodriguez has had a meteoric rise in the theater that includes playing Flick in the 1st National Touring Company of A Christmas Story the Musical followed by his Broadway debut in the same play, cast as the iconic “triple dog daring” Schwartz. It's in that role he'll be performing before a nationwide audience, sometime between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (our time) June 9 on CBS. Oh, and incidentially, A Christmas Story The Musical, was nominated for tidy little three Tony’s, including Best Musical. To say Rodriguez is on a…
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Do you vehemently refuse to wear that winter coat even one more time? Has this crazy spring weather got you all distressed over getting dressed?
My clever brother tells me spring in the mid-west suffers from bi-polar disorder. One day it's 75 and sunny, the next it's 40 something and rainy. So how in the world are we supposed to know what to wear? That pretty floral print scarf I just bought . . . should I wear it with my winter jacket? That doesn't sound right. Or how about jeans, boots and a turtle-neck sweater in May? That sounds ridiculous, but hey, that's exactly what I had on just a few days ago. As a seasoned wardrobe advisor, this is what I do and this is my best advice. Keep the calendar in mind, but dress for the weather. It's the smart and stylish thing to do. I also recommend some classic closet items that come in very handy this time of year: Layer, layer, and then …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The city of Geneva's Historic Preservation Commission is holding a citywide photo contest in honor of National Preservation Month.
The city of Geneva Historic Preservation Commission is sponsoring a citywide photography contest honoring National Preservation Month (May 2013). Interested individuals are invited to submit a digital photographic entry, consisting of two images, which capture the materials of the city's historic architecture. Contest winners will be awarded great prizes! Residents interested in participating must submit an entry form along with two, original photos (a general view and an associated detail) of a treasured historic building, structure, object or place within the municipal boundaries of the city of Geneva. Entry forms are available online or at Geneva City Hall. Entries will be accepted from 3 p.m. April 26, 2013 until 4 p.m. May 20, 2013. …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The lineup is in for free summer concerts every Wednesday and Sunday night in June at the popular shopping center on Randall Road.
The lineup has been named for the 11th Annual Geneva Commons Summer Concert Series, which kicks off Wednesday night, June 5. The free outdoor concerts will continue each Wednesday and Sunday evening through June 30 in the shopping center’s courtyard between Houlihan's and Bar Louie. Concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Everyone is welcome to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. This year, the first 100 attendees at each concert will receive a free insulated beverage and snack tote. The artist line-up is scheduled as follows but subject to change without notice: Wednesday, June 5 – WILD DAISY (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Led by energetic singer Krissi Woods, this band plays current country hits, as well …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Learn about the Holocaust and the history of World War II during a special presenation May 19 by the Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors.
Sarah Nussbacher, a survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp, was more than 70 years old before she finally talked about her experiences during the Holocaust. Now you can hear her story, shared by Nussbacher's daughter, Ericka Yeger, during a compelling program sponsored by Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors. The programs will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva sanctuary, 102 S. Second St. in Geneva. Sarah Nussbacher was born in 1923 in Transylvania/Hungary, and died in 2007 in Israel. In 1943, she and her entire family were taken to Auschwitz. Nussbacher was more than 70 years old when she was finally ready to talk about her memories. Nussbacher was deported to Auschwitz. At the May 19 …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Visit www.genevachamber.com/swedishdays.html to download the application and rules!
Spots are filling up quickly for a chance to win $1,000 in Geneva Chamber’s Geneva’s Got Talent competition. Only the first 75 applicants will be invited to audition on May 18. Semifinalists & finalists will perform on Central Stage during the Swedish Days Festival presented by Cadence Health. The judges for the auditions, semifinals and finals have extensive & impressive experience in all areas of entertainment. Four new judges will be available for each round of the competition. Audition Judges: Heather Klaus is a Choreographer/Dance Instructor currently residing in beautiful Geneva. She teaches all types of Dance at Moves Dance Studio in North Aurora as well as directs iDance, a competitive dance company. When not at Moves, Heather …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Congressman Randy Hultgren will announce the winners of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition during an award ceremony which will be open to the public Friday at Water Street Studios.
Student artists from area high schools, family, friends and art teachers are encouraged to attend an event at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Water Street Studios, 160 South Water St., Batavia, that will name the 2013 Congressional Art Competition winner from our district. The Congressional Art Competition, launched in 1982, showcases two-dimensional student artwork from congressional districts at the U.S. Capitol. High schools from throughout the 14th Congressional District participate in the competition. Winners are chosen by professional artists without prior knowledge of the artists’ names or schools. The first-place winner also will be invited to Washington, D.C., where they will be recognized for their talent along with other young …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Top 40, Oldies, Motown… take yourself on a musical journey during the festival, presented by Cadence Health!
Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s 64th Annual Swedish Days Festival presented by Cadence Health runs from June 18-23 in downtown Geneva and has an array of talent that offers something for every type of music fan at three different venues. “We’ve brought back some favorites and invited some special newcomers to continue our tradition of quality entertainers for all types of music lovers,” noted Jean Gaines, President of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. “The Central Stage line up this year is once again great--everyone will get a chance to enjoy different types of musical entertainment throughout the week.” Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. welcome back one of the biggest and busiest indie bands in the world, 7th Heaven. Their dead on renditions of …
Twenty sets are being offered for sale. They come in pairs, priced at $100 for the pair.
Want to own a piece of Geneva High School history? Want to relive the occasions sitting and either performing or watching a concert, play or National Honor Society induction? Former students may even want to preserve memories of taking notes or tests on the pull-up writing shelves. It’s possible, simply by purchasing a pair of the former auditorium seats. Even if people don’t want to purchase an old seat, “Save-A-Seat Sponsors” can leave a lasting impression in the auditorium by contributing money for improvements to the sound and lighting systems. The Geneva Theatre Boosters and Music Boosters started the Save a Seat campaign last year to help raise funds to replace broken seats in the GHS auditorium. The auditorium was built in 1976, and…
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Nancy Pipal
3:19 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
And Thank you too, Carol. I know that it's been wicked downtown the past few weeks. You are so smart to have a coat that has a good lining but isn't a winter coat per se. Mine is worth it's weight in gold! more ›