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Schedule Release: The City of Lights Film Festival!

The City of Aurora is excited to unveil the 2024 City of Lights Film Festival schedule of events!

On Friday, November 8, doors open at 6:30 P.M. at Two Brothers Roundhouse! Grab a drink, walk the red carpet, and rub elbows with fellow film folk during the evening's Social Hour. Ticket holders receive a single free draft beer or soft drink. At 7:15 P.M., the program begins in the Tavern Room. Settle in for an evening of panel discussions with local filmmakers and creators, and the screening of All Happy Families. From 9 P.M. onwards, boogie to our DJ as you gear up for a full day of film on Saturday!

On Saturday, November 9, you can take in a variety of short, feature, documentary, and narrative films at three different locations downtown. During each screening block's break, grab a bite or a coffee at any of downtown Aurora's restaurants! At 8 P.M., The Venue will host our closing night ceremony. Cole Bennett, founder of Lyrical Lemonade, will be on-site to speak to attendees about his rise in the music video directing sphere. From picking up a camera in Plano, IL and directing local hip-hop artists in Chicago, to directing major players in the game (Eminem, Jack Harlow, to name a few) -- Bennett will speak to his core love of film and the art of getting the shot right. Bennett will also present the Best In Music Video Award!

Join us for a weekend to remember, right here in downtown Aurora!

Free Cybersecurity Workshop Takes Place Next Week!

"Secure Our World," the FREE virtual cybersecurity workshop offered by the City of Aurora's I.T. Department, will take place on Tuesday, October 29 at 10 A.M.!

Led by a Senior Advisor for Threat Hunt at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the free session will provide easy, practical advice and tips on how to keep yourself, your family, and your organization safe and secure.

Guests can join the conversation via Zoom at www.aurora-il.org/CybersecurityBriefing.

Music, Events, and Entertainment Commission Hosts All-White Extravaganza This Weekend!

Join the City of Aurora's Music, Events, and Entertainment (MEE) Commission for its All-White Extravaganza on Sunday, October 27 at 12 P.M. Witness the unveiling of its new logo and the launch of its master event calendar platform, which will set the stage for future entertainment in Aurora! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate and meet the board!

Aurora's Own Maggy Celis Earns Woman Of Faith Award!

Congratulations to our very own Maggy Celis on earning the Woman of Faith Award! The honor, which is given by the Woman International Ministerial Alliance (W.I.M.A.) and the Fox Valley Ministerial Alliance (F.V.C.M.A.), spotlights women who are active in church, civics, the community, at work, and through volunteering! At Tuesday night's City Council meeting, Mayor Richard C. Irvin presented Celis with the award, and gave her a Mayor's Award of Excellence for her great work at the City of Aurora!

LUMENAURA Continues Through November 1!

LUMENAURA continues in Downtown Aurora for one more week! Five interactive art installations and nightly programming at the Sonic Runway are still taking place. This weekend, visit the Sonic Runway, located right outside of City Hall at 65 S. Water Street, for a Circus Night on Friday, October 25, a T-Swift Dance Party on Saturday, October 26, and a Liam Payne Tribute on Sunday, October 27!

Featured Video: Ballydoyle Irish Pub!

Located at 28 W. New York Street in the heart of downtown Aurora, Ballydoyle Irish Pub offers a variety of delicious entrees, including beef stroganoff, corned beef, parmesan crusted chicken, steak tacos, and black angus burgers.

Ballydoyle also offers a beautiful events space overlooking the Fox River (Loft 28) and The Packard Room, which provides an intimate club feel!

For a perfect pint of Guinness, tasty dishes, and a good time, visit Ballydoyle Aurora today!