Friday, Oct. 13 – 5 p.m. Movies at the Museum | Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) In conjunction with his exhibition, Hebru Brantley selected a series of films including “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” a documentary film by the famously unidentified artist Banksy about an amateur film-maker who enthusiastically […]

Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., as they host a panel of local community leaders who will give an update of what is in store for the upcoming year and years to […]

The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) will host the annual Fall Members Show, featuring a variety of its members’ original artwork, in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM), 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., from Sept. 24 through Nov. 4.  The public is invited to the free opening reception […]

Friday, Sept. 22 from 2-4:30 p.m. Friday Features: Fences Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll play the latest and greatest movies released on DVD. No registration required. *Movie titles may be subject to change* elmlib.org/Friday Friday, Sept. 22 from 3-4:30 p.m. Amazon Basics Learn the full services […]

DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTO Elmhurst Independent These five friends are having a great time at the Craft Beer Fest held on Saturday, Sept. 16 on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum. Pictured are (from left): Ethan Schreiber, Adam Varnas, Chad Brostien, Paul Mondi and Matt Helm, all from Elmhurst. Besides […]

Jazz Band to perform at Spotlight Gala on Sept. 30 By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent If there’s one person who might look forward to a new performing arts center in Elmhurst, it would be Doug Beach, Chair of the Jazz Music Department at Elmhurst College, leader of the […]

Pick of the Week — the Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Sept. 23 – Hospital holds annual Autumn Affair Beginning at 6 p.m., the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold its 13th annual Autumn Affair at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago at 120 E. Delaware Place. Tickets […]

Pick of the Week – the event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Sept. 16 — Craft Beer Fest at the History Museum From 1-5 p.m., the third annual craft brew celebration and fundraiser will take place, hosted by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and Rotary Club of Elmhurst. Features more than […]

On Sunday, September 24, there will be a PANDAS Dash held at Willowbrook High School, 1250 So Ardmore in Villa Park. The event will benefit PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support, a non-profit organization that is focused on building public awareness of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders and providing support to families struggling with […]

Event to include shuttle service from Metro station, two pool lots Something new and exciting is brewing in Villa Park. The inaugural Villa Park BREWFEST will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2-5:30 p.m. at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth. This first-ever event will be a fantastic craft […]