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COMPLIMENTARY COCOA AT THE 6PM COUNTDOWN, A TRADITIONAL COUNTDOWN ALSO TAKING PLACE AT MIDNIGHT Naperville Park District invites the community to the Countdown at the Carillon, featuring both the Early Family Countdown at 6:00 p.m. and the Traditional Countdown at midnight. Both events are free and take place at the base of the Naperville Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower, located at 443 Aurora Ave. The Early Family Countdown will be co-led by Naperville City Councilwoman Judith Brodhead and Dolly McCarthy, host and executive producer of The Dolly McCarthy Show and award-winning journalist and former news anchor for NCTV-17’s Naperville News 17. “The fun-filled family tradition lives on! I am super excited to be a part of the festivities again this year,” said McCarthy. “There’s something very special about gathering with your family and friends on New Year’s Eve at the foot of the beautiful Carillon, sharing resolutions, laughter, ringing bells and enjoying the music of City Carillonneur Tim Sleep. I can’t think of a better place to ring in the New Year.” Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m., with complementary hot cocoa provided by My Chef and entertainment provided by Magic of Scott Piner. Glow sticks, bells and cocoa will be available outside the Carillon Visitor Center until 6:30 p.m., while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather, as the entire event is outdoors. The Traditional Countdown will take place at midnight, led by Councilwoman Patty Gustin, with Carillon music beginning at 11:15 p.m. The music will feature carillonneurs Sue Bergren and Tim Sleep in a duet concert and will include selections from the “Nutcracker Suite,” a Viennese waltz, and “Try to Remember” from the musical, “The Fantasticks.” After the midnight countdown to the New Year, the bells will ring a Royal Peal, then will play “Auld Lang Syne,” and conclude with music from the “Royal Fireworks” by Handel. The Naperville Park District has hosted two New Year’s Eve Countdowns on Dec. 31 at the Carillon since 2008, providing a unique event where residents can bring their families and meet up with neighbors in this community gathering place. ### About the Naperville Park District: Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that enhance the quality of life for our community, including benefits such as community health, environmental education, social connections, and personal growth. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 137 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk. #GlancerMagazine #GlancerWeekly #Naperville #ArtsEntertainment #Holiday2017 #TrendingNow #CommunityNews

COMMUNITY NEWS | Ring in the New Year at the Naperville Millennium Carillon

COMPLIMENTARY COCOA AT THE 6PM COUNTDOWN, A TRADITIONAL COUNTDOWN ALSO TAKING PLACE AT MIDNIGHT Naperville Park District invites the...

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October 2010 - HOW MANY STAIRS? You have driven by it hundreds of time, you may hold an opinion on its funding, you have heard the songs played, and are aware it is a focal point of Naperville; but, have you ever stepped inside? Our latest adventure took us to central Naperville to the Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower, otherwise known to most of us as the bell tower. Taking the elevator half way up the tower is one way to begin your tour, but we opted to take the wild side and climb the stairs to the top of this 16-story structure. I challenge you all to count the steps up (that does not mean check online and see what the answer is)! We all came back with different numbers. The tour guide said she has been told there are 253 steps, most of my kids counted 228 steps up. I personally was not able to walk, talk, and count at the same time while carrying a three year old up most of the steps – I stopped at 39. The tour is simple enough for most kids to understand the significance of the tower and the individual bells; and exciting enough for them to burn off energy going up and down the stairs. I was amazed to learn that a tower of this size is only one of six in the country and only one of ten in the entire world. I felt honored to be a part of history. We can now officially check it off our bucket list. We can say been there, done that! On some tours, they permit the children to go into the room where the keyboard is housed. The children are then able to get first hands-on experience at using their fists (yes, I did say their fists) and their feet to play a song on the 72 bell instrument. The children can also participate in interactive displays in the Visitor Center located near the base of the tower. The Millennium Carillon is located inside Moser Tower, near the Riverwalk’s Rotary Hill, 455 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540. Phone 630-848-5000. Website is www.NapervilleParks.org. Hours are May 1-November 21, Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sundays 12pm-6pm. Friday tours are also available during the summertime. Admission is $3 for ages 5 and older. – Kristen Kucharski #GlancerMagazine #KristenKucharski #MomsLittleBlackBook #MBBOutdoorAdventures #MBBHikingNature #October2010 #FeaturedBlogger #FeaturedBlog #KidsTeens

MOM'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK | Millennium Carillon

October 2010 - HOW MANY STAIRS? You have driven by it hundreds of time, you may hold an opinion on its funding, you have heard the songs...

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