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What's happening in downtown Geneva? Where's a quick list of all the restaurants throughout the city? Check out the newly-designed www.genevadowntown.org website!
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Geneva - Best of the Fox Award
The City of Geneva was recognized by the Kane County Chronicle as having the "best" Downtown Shopping District! and "best" Shopping Center was Geneva Commons. Numerous Geneva businesses were also honored. Support your local businesses. These businesses are the best!
Best Art Gallery - Proud Fox Gallery
Best Appliance Store - Plass Appliance
Best Auto Repair Facility - Ron's Automotive Services
Best Baby Boutique - Cradles and All
Best Bakery - Cocoa Bean
Best Banquet Facility - Riverside Receptions
Best Beauty Salon - Cornerstone Hair Studio
Best Bed & Breakfast - Oscar Swan
Best Breakfast - Egg Harbor
Best Brewery - Stockholm's
Best Bridal Shop/Wedding - Crystal Bride
Best Candy/Popcorn Shop - Kernal Fabyan's
Best Car Wash - Fullers
Best Carpet Cleaners - Marberry
Best Chinese Restaurant - Gen Hoe
Best Coffee Shop - Starbuck's
Best Cosmetics/Skin Care - About Face Plus Body
Best Deli - Josef's
Best Dentist - Geneva Family Dental
Best Disc Jockey - Music By Design
Best Dry Cleaners - Geneva Cleaners
Best Electronic Store - Best Buy
Best Eye Doctor/Vision/Optometrist - Geneva Eye Clinic
Best Financial Advisor - Blue Haven Capital
Best Fine Dining - Niche
Best Fish Fry - Little Owl
Best Flooring Store - Carlson's
Best Florist - Town & Country Gardens
Best Framing Shop - Proud Fox
Best Furniture Store - Strawflower Shop
Best Hardware Store - Ace Hardware
Best Health Club/Fitness Center - Delnor
Best Health Food Store - Soup to Nuts
Best Home Builder - Shodeen
Best Home Decor - Janeen's Home Decor
Best Hospital - Delnor
Best Ice Cream or Custard - Graham's
Best Interior Designer - Lifestyle Designer Bobbi Alderfer
Best Italian Restaurant - Villa Verone
Best Janitorial/Home Cleaner - Dawn's Domestics
Best Jewelry Store - State Street Jewelers
Best Kids Clothing Store- Good Cents Children
Best Men's Clothing Store - Erday's
Best Mexican Food - Bien Trucha
Best Music Store/Instructions - Kiss the Sky
Best Paint/Wallpaper Store - JC Licht
Best Pet Groomer - PetSmart/Geneva
Best Pet Store - PetSmart
Best Pharmacy - Walgreens
Best Photographer - EB Creative Photography
Best Pilates - Fox River Pilates
Best Pizza - Charlie Fox's Pizza
Best Preschool/Day Care - Faith Christian Beginner School
Best Produce/Farm Stand - Geneva Green Market
Best Show Repair - Greg's Shoe Repair
Best Shoe Store - Giesche Shoes
Best Sporting Goods Store - Dick's Sporting Goods
Best Stationery/Invitations - The Paper Merchant
Best Steak - Wildwood Restaurant
Best Sushi - JuRin Japanese Restaurant
Best Tavern/Pub - Old Towne Pub & Eatery
Best Travel Agency - Cole Travel Services
Best Wine Shop - Gibby's Wine Den
Best Women's Clothing - Sandra Webster
Best Women's Health Center - Delnor Health & Wellness Center
3rd Annual Film Festival Results
The Third Annual Geneva Film Festival was held April 15-18, 2010 in downtown Geneva. The event started with a kick-off party at Wildwood Restaurant which featured clips of the upcoming films, great hors d'oeuvres, and musical entertainment. Film screening took place on Friday and Saturday at Mill Race Inn and Riverside Receptions. An awards dinner was held on Saturday night at Mill Race Inn. Approximately 200 people attended this year's Film Festival. For a list of winners and more information, visit: http://genevafilmfestival.org/
RiverPark Concert Series in Full Swing This Summer
Summer evenings in Geneva will now give residents even more to look forward to. The RiverPark Amphitheater with the support of the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission is holding several events in July. These concerts are free (although a donation is appreciated) and will offer a variety of experiences, all tied in with Geneva's history, from the sounds of a 30 piece brass band to the lively sounds of jazz. One new experience will be a show bringing back the old days on radio via a live mystery theater. All shows will start at 7:00 pm. The RiverPark Amphitheater is located two blocks north of State Street on North River Lane. For more info visit the genevadowntown.org website.
Shakespeare in the Park
The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission presents "Shakespeare in the Park" on Saturday July 17, 2010 at Island Park in Geneva, IL. The show will start at 6:00 pm. And seating will begin at 5:00 pm. The park is located on the Island in the Fox River at the intersection of State Street (Route 38) and Bennett Street (Route 25) in Geneva. Free parking is available at the government center on First Street. It's just a short walk across the covered bridge across the Fox River to Island Park. You can also take the Metra Union Pacific West Line to the Geneva station and walk across the bridge to the Island. This year's presentation is "As You Like It" by the Midsummer Theater Troupe. Admission is free; a $5 donation is suggested. Seating will be Ravinia-style; audience members are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnics. Food will be available for purchase from Mill Race Inn and Graham's. For more information contact the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission at (630) 938-4530 or visit the web site at www.genevarts.org
Welcome to these new Geneva businesses:
El Molcajete, 113 W. State St., restaurant
Fresh Gift Outlet, 8 Richard St., jewelry & accessories
Becky's Best, 11 E. State St., restaurant
Hot Heads Salon, 507 S. Third St., salon
Valley Acupuncture, 321 James St., medical
FV Natural Medicine, 410 E. State St., specialty retail
Jersey Mike's Sub, 1700 S. Randall Rd., restaurant
Plato's Closet, 1900 S. Randall Rd, apparel resale
Circle K, 1491 E. State St, convenience store
Galena Garlic Company, 318 W. State St.
Sofa Solution, 1772 S. Randall Rd.
Bali Imports, 204 W. State St.
Geneva Running Outfitters, 221 W. State St.
Preservation Bread & Wine, 513. S. Third St.
Congratulations to these Geneva Businesses on their new locations:
Miscella, 200 Campbell St.
US Bank, 808 W. State St.
Farmers Insurance Co, 322 Hamilton St.
About Home Accessories & Gifts, 426 S. Third St.
Denim Loft, 206 W. State St.
Cradles & All, 205 W. State St.
All About You Dental Care, 2631 Williamsburg Ave.
Coming Soon:
Fresh D-lite, 1402 Commons Dr.
Morrison Gallery, 223 W. State St.