Community Corner
Look Back on Historic Downers Grove
Tour the Tivoli, or hear long-time residents discuss their town.
We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit.
1. CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Where/When: 6-9 p.m. Friday at , on Main Street between Maple and Franklin.
Why Go: Featured this week are Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs and Cadillacs, on Curtiss Street. Timothy Curran entertains on piano.
Pricing: Free.
2. LONG JOURNEY HOME
Where/When: 8:15 p.m. Friday at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St.
Why Go: Classic "brother style" country duo featuring mandolin and guitar, close vocal harmony, ballads and breakdowns.
Pricing: $7.
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3. KASHMIR
Where/When: 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5157 Main St.
Why Go: The tribute band performs Led Zeppelin's entire catalog.
4. TOUR THE TIVOLI
Where/When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave.
Why Go: As part of the Downtown Downers Grove “Downers Thru the Decades” Photo Tour, Classic Cinemas will conduct one-hour tours of the Tivoli Building, beginning every 15 minutes, including the projection room, sound booth, backstage and the bowling lanes.
Pricing: Free.
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5. WE WERE THERE PANEL DISCUSSION
Where/When: 2-3:15 p.m. Sunday at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St.
Why Go: Find out how Downers Grove’s downtown has changed during the past decades from a of long-time residents and business people: Duane Baker, Montrew Dunham, Willis Johnson, and John Mochel. View photos not seen on the Historic Tour and hear the stories behind them.
Pricing: Free.
