Quotes of the week:
“It’s summer: if you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed.”
Unknown
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.”
Sam Keen
“Summer breeze makes me feel fine; blowing through the jasmine in my mind.”
Seals & Crofts
“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“If it could only be like this always—always summer, the fruit always ripe.”
Evelyn Waugh
Thursday, Aug. 1
From 6:30-8:30 p.m., all are invited to Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road by the Prairie Path, where the Spring Road Business Assn. presents two acts. The students from Elmhurst School of Rock start the evening with their band, followed by The Sting Rays, who will close out the evening with music from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Rock ‘N Roll and some of today’s hits. Bring a picnic, lawn chair or blanket and sing along and dance. NOTE: This event is held on Park District property – NO alcoholic beverages. Info: SpringRoad.com/our-events.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Saturday, Aug. 10
Saturday, Aug. 24
At its performance location at 232 S. York St., GreenMan Theatre will hold its 16th annual Storytelling Class over the course of three Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Class will cover different story types, traditional folk tales, literary tales, personal stories and urban legends. Fees are $25/Greenman members, $30/non-members. Sign up in advance, then pay for the class on the first day of attendance. To register, visit greenmantheatre.org/storytelling-class.
Sunday, Aug. 11
From 2-3 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents “Little Orphan Annie: Politics in the Funny Pages” in the museum’s Education Center. Amidst the backdrop of World War II, comic strip creator and Lombardian Harold Gray utilized his “Little Orphan Annie” comic strips to depict Annie’s unwavering support for the home front. Annie was one of America’s darlings, gracing the comics and airwaves, and reminding us all to ‘drink our Ovaltine.’ Commemorate a century of “Little Orphan Annie” and exploring how this timeless creation played a role in shaping the cultural landscape during wartime. Presented by the Lombard Historical Museum. Free to members, $5 for non-members. Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Sunday, Sept. 1
From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (EWAN) will hold its annual “Cue for the Cause” fundraiser. Hold the date for this event which wraps up the end of summer. Grillers can register now to participate.
Saturday, Sept. 14
From 2-6 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation (EHF) will host the 9th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum. Proceeds support the Museum as well as the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse. Info: elmhurstcraftbeerfest.com
Elmhurst History Museum
Now through Aug. 18, the History Museum presents Victory at Home: 1941-1945. Admission to the Museum is always free, although some events carry a fee. Info: elmhursthistory.org.
Elmhurst Art Museum
Now through Sunday, Aug. 11, Designing Donkey Hodie – From Make-Believe to Someplace Else is showing. Info: 630-834-0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
