Aurora Downtown’s Business Attraction and Retention (BAR) Committee is excited to offer a variety of grants established to support businesses, property owners, and initiatives taking place in Special Service Area (SSA) #One. Applications are accepted and reviewed at the BAR…
The new, world premiere musical The Secret of My Success, a hilarious, heartfelt new romp about corporate culture, unbridled ambition, mistaken identity and making your own way in life opens at Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora on February 12. Based on…
Yetee Station officially opens on December 6 for First Fridays in downtown Aurora. The new arcade is celebrating its first phase of operations at 102 E. Galena Blvd. Games range from retro to new and include Mr. Do. The December…
The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, located at 8 N. Broadway opened on September 6 during First Fridays. Owner Yvonne Thompson is a military veteran who left the Navy and then received a degree in business. Thompson has always loved restoring…
On December 3 for Giving Tuesday, both SciTech Hands On Museum and The Venue will open their doors for a night-of giving party to both encourage donations and thank donors. From 5 to 8 p.m., SciTech, located at 18 W….
Calla Lily Victorian Tea Room owned by Tonya Barkdoll and Myron Schmidt recently had its first anniversary on October 2. The tea room located at 83 S. LaSalle St. is a hidden gem within downtown Aurora. It is loved by…
“There must be more than this provincial life,” Belle dreams in the beginning of Paramount Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast. It’s a feeling that we can all relate to, although little did Belle know that she could end up spending…
The Hope Chest located at 36 N. Lincoln Ave. in downtown Aurora has been a part of the community since the 1980s. It is one of two resale shops that are part of the Wayside Cross Ministries, which is a…
The Crystal House is not just a store to purchase crystal merchandise, it also deals in one of a kind gifts and engravings tailored for each customer. The new location is opening up soon at 59 S. LaSalle St. Owners,…
Warehouse 55 had its ribbon cutting and grand opening on September 19 at 55 S. Lake St. in downtown Aurora. The line was out the door. The market is filled to the brim with household decor, furniture, and is currently…
