The First Friday Gallery Walk is a self-guided art walk and reception to showcase the Art Galleries of Geneva. Participating Galleries stay open “late ‘til 9” the first Friday of every month. All of the galleries are within walking distance of each other. A Gallery Directory is available at the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, at www.artgalleriesgeneva.com, or at any of the participating galleries. Many of the galleries provide refreshments and some may have special events, artists show openings, or live performances happening at the galleries during First Fridays.

For more information visit www.artgalleriesgeneva.com.

The French Market features farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more.

The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival will be held Labor Day Weekend at Island Park in Geneva. Eight stage areas present concerts, hands-on workshops, topical song & story workshops, dance, vocal & instrument classes and special things for the kids.

The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival will be held Labor Day Weekend at Island Park in Geneva. Eight stage areas present concerts, hands-on workshops, topical song & story workshops, dance, vocal & instrument classes and special things for the kids.

Farmers from a 200 mile range who practice sustainable farming provide the seasons freshest produce every Thursday June through October. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, the market offers cheeses, pastries, meat, flowers, and more. The open air market is held rain or shine along the banks of the Fox River in downtown Geneva, Illinois. The Geneva Green Market, NFP group is devoted to education of the health-giving nature of locally grown food, local sustainability, and conservation of resources.

Lecture: Oral History by Dr. E. Taylor Atkins, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of History, Northern Illinois University. Author, editor and historian Dr. E. Taylor Atkins will discuss the importance of oral history and his work with StoryCorps, a non-profit organization which has collected more than 50,000 stories from American men and women coast to coast.

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. For more information visit www.genevachamber.com.

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. For more information visit www.genevachamber.com.

The French Market features farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more.

Events scheduled to mark the 100th anniversary of the Fabyan's Japanese Garden:

Tea Ceremony demonstration in the Garden by Chicago teamaster Joyce Kubose.  Two seatings at noon and 1 p.m.  Limited seating, registration required.

Guided tours of the Japanese Garden will touch on theory, the garden's history and historic photos. Tours at 2 and 3 p.m. No registration required.

Harmony in Nature: Music in the Garden featuring two Spring Valley Koto Players.  Concert begins at 4 p.m., refreshments available.  No reservations required.

Koto, Ikebana and Tea; Experience Japanese Arts at Fabyan Garden

Experience Japanese traditions at the Fabyan Japanese Garden Centennial Celebration on Sunday September 12^th.  Celebration events include tea ceremony demonstrations, guided garden tours, an ikebana display and a concert, and will take place between 12 and 5 p.m.  

Demonstrations of the Tea Ceremony, an ancient Japanese ritual, by Chicago tea master Joyce Kubose will take place at noon and 1 p.m.  Seating is limited and reservations are required.  Sponsored jointly by Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, Geneva Garden Club and Friends of Fabyan, the volunteer groups responsible for preservation of the historic Fabyan Japanese Garden, the tea demonstrations will be free of charge. 

Following the Tea Ceremony, guided tours of the Garden featuring theory, history and early photographs will be led at 2 and 3 p.m. 

 At 4 p.m. the last of the Harmony in Nature Concert Series, sponsored by The PrivateBank, will take place in the Garden.  This concert features two members from the Spring Valley Koto Players on the Japanese koto, a 13-stringed traditional instrument.

The historic garden Tea House will be open and decorated for a tea ceremony.  A display of ikebana, Japanese flower arrangements, will be located in garden structures.  Also plan to enjoy a stroll, as the Japanese Garden in September is particularly lovely, with late flowering plants enhancing the tranquil beauty of the garden. 

All events are free of charge, but donations are encouraged.  The Japanese Garden is located in the Fabyan West Forest Preserve on Route 31, just North of Fabyan Parkway in Geneva.  Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley operates the Fabyan Japanese Garden and the Fabyan Villa Museum for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

For more information please e-mail FabyanVilla@ppfv.org, consult our website ppfv.org, or telephone 630.377.6424. 

Baseball enthusiast, vintage ball player and historian Bill Rose will display more than 50 miniature baseball stadiums at the Geneva History Center on Sunday, September 12 from noon-4 p.m.  These incredibly detailed miniatures range from America’s oldest stadiums to modern ball parks. 

Rose is a founding member of the Midway Marauders Vintage Base Ball Club, has played three seasons with the Geneva Rovers and currently plays for the Somonauk Blue Stockings.  He has had a lifelong love affair with America’s game and began collecting miniature stadiums in the 1990s.  He is particularly fond of the older ball diamonds, such as Ebbets Field and Forbes Field.  Rose noted, “I enjoy the history of baseball and the early stadiums shaped the game and the way we played.”  Rose will be on hand to answer questions. 

In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the Geneva History Center’s sports exhibition, Beyond the Score: Moments in Geneva Sports History.

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. For more information visit www.genevachamber.com.

Farmers from a 200 mile range who practice sustainable farming provide the seasons freshest produce every Thursday June through October. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, the market offers cheeses, pastries, meat, flowers, and more. The open air market is held rain or shine along the banks of the Fox River in downtown Geneva, Illinois. The Geneva Green Market, NFP group is devoted to education of the health-giving nature of locally grown food, local sustainability, and conservation of resources.

Anyone who appreciates older homes is invited to attend.

Celebrate the city's birthday in style with this rollicking program featuring dance, drama, and music.  Created in collaboration with Geneva's Underground Theater.

The French Market features farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more.

A free festival featuring healthy organic foods, and mind and body practioners.  Over 40 booths will offer demonstrations on healthy products and stress management.

Join Sergio’s Cantina on Sunday, September 19^th 11 A.M. – 9 P.M.

15% of proceeds benefit non-profit P.E.A.C.E. Protection, Education, Culture, Environment located in the Bay of Banderas, Mexico.

About PEACE

PEACE: Protection, Education, Animals, Culture and Environment, is a nonprofit organization established in 2005, made of four main programs which focus on education, entrepreneurship, animal well-being, and community engagement in the coastal regions of Nayarit, Jalisco and Quintana Roo, Mexico. Through innovative and community based programs, PEACE is working to improve the quality of life in local communities throughout the Bahía de Banderas. For more information, please visit www.PeaceMexico.org

Farmers from a 200 mile range who practice sustainable farming provide the seasons freshest produce every Thursday June through October. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, the market offers cheeses, pastries, meat, flowers, and more. The open air market is held rain or shine along the banks of the Fox River in downtown Geneva, Illinois. The Geneva Green Market, NFP group is devoted to education of the health-giving nature of locally grown food, local sustainability, and conservation of resources.

The French Market features farm fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags and more.

Farmers from a 200 mile range who practice sustainable farming provide the seasons freshest produce every Thursday June through October. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, the market offers cheeses, pastries, meat, flowers, and more. The open air market is held rain or shine along the banks of the Fox River in downtown Geneva, Illinois. The Geneva Green Market, NFP group is devoted to education of the health-giving nature of locally grown food, local sustainability, and conservation of resources.