WEEKLY EVENTS

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Thursday, April 1st
Kids Design Engineering Mini-Camp
For some spring break fun learn about pneumatic power, and use some cool tools as you design and build your own project that will move across land, water or air under the power of a balloon. Children do not need an adult partner to participate. An adult must drop off and pick up the child at the room. Please bring a sack lunch. Program will be supervised by the museum staff. Monday, March 29 - Tuesday, March 30 Thursday, April 1 - Friday, April 2 9am-1pm $90 members / $100 non-members (630) 637-8000 www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org

Friday, April 2nd
Friday Night Fish Fry
Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson, Naperville from 5pm-8pm at 908 W. Jackson Naperville. Cost: $10.00 Adults / $9.00 Senior / $6.00 Children

Saturday, April 3rd
Exhibit Opening, “Participation Required”
Naperville Cultural Center to Exhibit Recent Artwork by Zachary Johnson Naperville, IL (March 23, 2010) On Friday, April 2, 2010 from 6 to 9 PM, the Naperville Cultural Center will kick off “Participation Required”, an exhibit of recent artwork by local artist Zachary Johnson. A senior art history major at Columbia College, Johnson will exhibit photographs and performance art unified by the idea of participation. The aim of the work, he says, is to engage and involve the audience. “The Naperville Cultural Center,” says Michelle LeBlanc, “strives to unify people through art education and by allowing artists to use the space to express various perspectives on humanity. This particular exhibit is going to be really fun since the artist is inviting people to participate in the work itself.” Since its inception, the Naperville Cultural Center has been exhibiting artists’ works as well as providing art, language and cultural classes and workshops. Several professional artists’ have contributed to the murals through the years and student work is frequently prominently displayed. Johnson says he enjoys the positive, open atmosphere of the Naperville Cultural Center, and thinks that it’s the perfect place to display work that aims to be both meaningful and entertaining. “I think a lot of people are turned off to contemporary art because they view it as too esoteric”, he remarked, “I hope that in my work, people can see art as something exciting. I want the opening to feel more like an art party.” Johnson’s photographs will be on display though Friday, April 30th. Performance art pieces will be featured exclusively at the opening reception. The Naperville Cultural Center is located at 55 South Main Street in Suite 211 in downtown Naperville. RSVP for the opening is appreciated. Contact the Naperville Cultural Center by email at contact@naperculture.org or by phone at 630-696-4177. For more information about Zachary Johnson, go to www.artbuff.tumblr.com.

Saturday, April 3rd
Bunny Hop in Downtown Naperville
Gather your Easter baskets and stroll thru Downtown Naperville for Easter candy surprises at participating stores. Visit with the Easter Bunny and receive a free photo too! April 3, 10am - 2pm 630-355-4141 www.downtownnaperville.com

Saturday, April 3rd
Easter Egg Hunt
Co-hosted by the Naperville Park District and Naperville Jaycees, the Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to the public. Children ages 1 - 8 are invited to find plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes. 10am Held at the Frontier Park Sports Complex 630-848-5000 www.napervilleparks.org