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Naperville
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Naperville Municipal Band, led by Music Director Emily Binder, is rehearsing for its Spring Concert Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue at 3 PM Sunday, May 17 at Neuqua Valley High School with guest conductor Stephen Squires, and will perform in Central Park starting Thursday, June 4. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Amatones is launching music camps for kids in June at Grace Pointe Church, 1320 E. Chicago Avenue, that offer planned rehearsals + a public concert. Sessions for grades 2-12 cost between $40 and $85 and aim to boost creativity and musical skills. Positively Naperville
- ➤ A new book titled Love and Justice celebrates the heritage of the First Congregational Church that was designated a landmark on Feb. 17, 2026. Copies can be ordered now and will be available in June at Nichols Library (and other local venues) and online. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thirty-four seniors from Naperville Central and Naperville North pledged to be future educators when they signed commitments at Teacher Signing Day held at the Naperville Municipal Center. They will study elementary and special education while gaining hands-on classroom experience through their district program. Naperville News 17
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Hans Zimmer
8:30-9:30 PM — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the magic of live orchestral music in a candlelit atmosphere featuring iconic scores by Hans Zimmer.
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Alive and Well: New Colony Six Live
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating rock and pop sounds of Chicago's beloved New Colony Six.
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Tacoville 2026
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Single-day tickets or full weekend pass — Enjoy incredible Latin food, live music, and refreshing drinks all weekend long.
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Downtown Naperville Summer Wine Walk
12-5 p.m. — Downtown Naperville — $60 — Sip and stroll while enjoying curated wine tastings and supporting veterans.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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