Downtown Aurora loves events. In 2019, Aurora Downtown, the nonprofit of business and property owners that serves Special Service Area #One (SSA #One), brings you lots of fun events. The organization also partners with community organizations on several events throughout…
Aurora artist Sam Cervantes completed his mural of a large pair of colorful wings in the fall of 2018. The wings are located on the east wall of La France Bakery, 118 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora. #hopewingsaurora 1….
Under the right circumstances, a producer could make more money with a flop than he could with a hit. And so begins one of the most hilarious cons in musical theater history. Get set for “The Producers,” Mel Brooks’ uproariously funny live musical…
After months of darkness, there is new light — and hope — set to shine on the corner of Galena Boulevard and Stolp Avenue. On Monday, Roberto Avila, owner of Altiro Latin Fusion, told me he’d just signed an agreement…
Aurora’s RiverEdge Park will be illuminated this weekend when the City of Aurora powers on its new “Winter on the Fox” interactive light display featuring larger than life-size ornaments, stars, gift boxes, reindeer and more. The Community Lighting Ceremony will…
There might be no place like home, but for a couple of hours, there’s also no place like the stage at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora. Everything from the quiet before the storm to the brilliant green set for…
Businesses in downtown Aurora are gearing up for Small Business Saturday on November 24. The day is a reminder to shop local and to shop small, and several downtown stores are offering specials. Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway,…
Santa is stopping by shops along Broadway in downtown Aurora this December as Santa on Broadway returns. Children can enjoy a visit and pictures with Santa from noon to 3 p.m. at the following locations: On Saturday, Dec. 1, Santa…
Aurora officially kicks off the holiday season with the annual Winter Lights holiday celebration on Friday, Nov. 16. The evening will also be a time to get a head start on holiday shopping at the Winter Lights Winter Market from…
First Fridays stays warm with hot cocoa on Dec. 7. Aurora Downtown hosts the inaugural Cocoa Crawl as part of the monthly event, and mugs are proving to be a hot commodity. About 500 mugs were sold at a few…
