Shakespeare in the Park

The City of Geneva’s Cultural Arts Commission will host a Ravinia-style family-friendly theater event at 6:00 p.m. in Island Park. Join us on Saturday, July 17, for the fourth annual Shakespeare in the Park event at Island Park! The Midsummer Theatre Troupe will present a free production of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at 6 p.m. at the park. Admission is free; a $5 donation is suggested. Park at the Metra commuter lot on First Street. It’s just a short walk across the covered bridge over the Fox River to Island Park. Seating begins at 5 p.m. and is “Ravinia-style.” Bring blankets, chairs and picnics and enjoy an evening under Island Park’s majestic trees. Food will be available for purchase from Mill Race Inn, Stockholm’s and Grahams. Pre-show entertainment includes recorder and flue performances, as well as two dance pieces by State Street Dance Studio. The play begins at 6 p.m. and is suitable for the entire family. Running time is 90 minutes without intermission. All ages will enjoy the comedy and slapstick humor. “As You Like It” is one of Shakespeare’s beloved comedies. Rosalind, the daughter of a banished Duke falls in love with Orlando, the disinherited son of one of the duke’s friends.  When she is banished from the court by her usurping uncle Duke Frederick, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy.  She travels with her cousin Celia and the Jester to the magical Forest of Arden, where her father and his friends live in exile. Themes about life and love, including aging, the natural world, and death are included in the play.  New friends are made and families are reunited.  By the end of the play, Oliver, the older brother who banished Orlando, becomes a changed man who falls in love with Celia. Duke Frederick has a spiritual awakening, so the exiled Duke Senior, Rosalind’s father, can rule once again. Four couples marry at the end, in the magical Forest of Arden. For more information, visit...

Geneva’s 175th Anniversary

The History Center is hosting a year long schedule of special presentations and events to celebrate Geneva’s 175th anniversary of settlement.  The Community picnic on August 14, 2010 and the Gala Pagaent to be set at the High School are the two largest events.  To consider ways you can help celebrate, check this list.  For a list of all events, click...

Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival

The 34th Annual Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival will be held this Labor Day Weekend on Sunday and Monday at the beautiful 13 acre Island Park, located in downtown Geneva. Eight stage areas present concerts, hands-on workshops, topical song and story workshops, dance, vocal and instrument classes and special things for the kids. The Festival Offers Two Days Of Education & Entertainment With: 35 Feature Acts, (over 100 individual performers) Eight Stage Areas Run Both Days From 11 am to 6 pm Held On A Beautiful 13 Acre Island In The Fox River Old-Time Community Barn Dance 6 – 7:30 pm Sunday GHOST STORIES From 7:30 – 10 pm Sunday ($5) Children’s Area, Folk Arts Area, Food Vendors Bring Your Instruments For Hands-On Workshops & Jamming Camping Available Within 15 – 20 min. Drive From The Island 3 Blocks From Chicago & Northwestern METRA Railroad Stop Wheel Chair Accessible – Festival Runs Rain Or Shine Once again, there will be tents and covered areas in case of rain, plus dozens of craft and record vendors, activities for the children, workshops and picking circles throughout the site. An Event Summary Poster is...

Festival of the Vine

Taste the autumn bounty in downtown Geneva while enjoying a flower market, arts & crafts show, demonstration stage, live music, the Kids’ Patch, Gorgeous Gourds: A Fall Harvest of Natural Art and more. Sample international flavors provided by Geneva restaurateurs, and sip the best of the vine at our wine tastings under a huge outdoor tent. Festival of the Vine will be held in Friday-Sunday, September 10-12,...

Mill Race Cyclery 2010 International Cycling Classic

Geneva is a stop on this year’s 17 day International Classic Cycling Competition.  Races begin at 9 AM on Geneva’s Historic Third Street and run all day with the professional race at 6 PM.  Click here for a route of the race. Click here for a map of downtown parking...