1. DINE NAPERVILLE WITH 260+ OPTIONS NAPERVILLE–Spend this month of love sharing delicious meals with the ones you cherish most. There are 260 options in the city for a fantastic dining experience! This Valentine’s Day, spend a night out with your significant other and enjoy dinner and drinks at one of the many fine dining restaurants. This year more than ever, Naperville has fun things to do and delicious foods to eat! Don’t miss out on the food fun! www.dinenaperville.com
2. CHOCOLATE WEEKEND AT MORTON ARBORETUM • Feb 9 & 10 LISLE – Enjoy chocolate and explore its connection to the natural world at this annual event. Visit, taste and buy specialty chocolates and treats from a variety of vendors. Free with Arboretum admission. The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, www.mortonarb.org/events/ chocolate-weekend
3. CHICAGO AUTHOR SERIES Saturdays In February LISLE–All ages are invited to attend these free, thought-provoking discussions about Chicago’s regional history with local authors and those who write about it. Authors from around Chicagoland will address their books in a fun, informal fashion beginning at 1pm. Matthew Galik, author of The 1926 Orland Park Murder Mystery; Bryan J. Ogg will discuss his book Naperville: A Brief History; Kenneth Knack will present his book Images of America: River Grove; and David Sadowski on Building Chicago’s Subways. The Museums at Lisle Station Park at 921 School Street in Lisle www.lisleparkdistrict.org
4. VISIT VELVET GRACE FOR ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL OSWEGO– Nestled in charming log cabins right outside of downtown Oswego, Velvet Grace is worth the trip with TWO shops to enjoy! In the Velvet Grace boutique, they specialize in unique home décor, creatively displayed in various vignettes, while nestling in the latest and greatest in gifts and jewelry. In the Velvet Grace Style Studio, they offer the latest in trending apparel for every season. New home décor and apparel arriving daily! Velvet Grace also continues to be a proud retailer of the Annie Sloan chalk paint and products. The entire Velvet Grace team takes pride in offering our clients a unique shopping experience with exceptional customer service. Velvet Grace, 4025 US Highway 34, Oswego, www.velvetgrace.net, (630) 636-6570
5. DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, "LUCK O' THE IRISH" Saturday, March 16 NAPERVILLE–Celebrate Naperville's favorite holiday with Stanford's Irish Rhapsody No. 1 and Amy Beach's Gaelic Symphony, along with a performance by the DSO's 2019 Young Artists Auditions Winner. In addition to his six Irish Rhapsodies, Irish composer Charles Villiers Stanford wrote seven symphonies and a whole array of choral works for church performance. Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College, www.finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/event/dupage-symphony-orchestra-luck-o-irish
