Around the Block™ A week of eats in Westmont
The art of Valentines at Mayslake
Join in for a week full of delicious options with Westmont Restaurant Week from Jan. 30-Feb. 9. This experience will show how everyone can dine around the world in Westmont. This popular event features a mix of fixed price menu options from various restaurants in the local area at $10, $20, $30 and $40. Attendees can visit as often and to as many restaurants as they would like. For the list of participating restaurants visit westmontchamber.com. For further inquiries, contact wcctb@westmontchamber.com.
Learn some history this Valentine’s day with Block Printing Valentines, a lecture event presented at Mayslake Peabody Estate on Feb. 4 from 1–3pm. Hear the history of mass-produced Valentines, learn about often-pictured plants, and learn to make one using block-printing techniques. This event is $20 per person and is for ages 18 and up. To register and for more information, visit dupageforest.org or call 630-206-9566.
An American in Paris live at Drury Lane Enjoy a night out of outstanding theater with An American in Paris at Drury Lane Theatre of Oak Brook, playing Jan. 31–March 29. Based on the Academy Award winning film, this is the story of Jerry Muligan, an American GI doing his best to make it as a painter in the bustling city of Paris following the end of World War II. Filled with breathtaking moments of dance and song, this is a ravishing and passionate voyage into art, friendship, and love. This four-time Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee is set to the music of George and Ira Gershwin. For tickets and show times, visit drurylanetheatre.com.
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First Folio Theatre’s Jeeves Saves the Day Enjoy some unique new theater with the world premiere Jeeves Saves the Day, a new play presented at First Folio Theatre at the Mayslake Peabody Estate Feb. 1–May 1 on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm and Thursdays and Sundays at 3pm. In this story, Bertie again finds himself suffering the slings and arrows of misfortune at the hands of his Aunt Agatha and Egbert. Throw in the imperious Sir Roderick Glossip and you’ve got another priceless predicament that cannot be overcome—unless the redoubtable Jeeves saves the day. Tickets $25–$44 per person and can be purchased at firstfolio.org or 630-986-8067.
