Podcasts about naper settlement

On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by representatives from 3 local nonprofits: 1. Naper Settlement 2. Three Fires Council, Scouting America 3. the Alive Center

Mike Stephen talks to Donna Sack, vice president and chief program officer of the Naper Settlement, about a new project called Unvarnished that documents the impacts of housing discrimination and then chats with local jazz saxman Chris Greene about his upcoming gig and his band's music.

Rena Tamayo-Calabrese, the President and CEO of Naper Settlement, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how you and your family can visit, explore, and learn about the rich history of Naperville. Naper Settlement is a family-friendly outdoor history museum featuring 13 acres of learning and interactive opportunities for all ages. Located in downtown Naperville, Naper Settlement […]

On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by: 1.) Julie Cunningham & Wendy Piepho from Naperville Woman's Club 2.) Mike Havala & Nancy Wiersum from Loaves & Fishes 3.) Rena Tamayo-Calabrese from Naper Settlement Naperville Community Television broadcasts on Channel 17 in Naperville, IL (Comcast & WOW!), and all our programming is available via simulcast and video-on-demand at www.nctv17.com/ For daily local news sent to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ Follow us on: www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ twitter.com/NCTV17 www.instagram.com/nctv17/

Naper Settlement, Naperville's unique outdoor history museum, is planning an exciting new interpretive center that will showcase Naperville’s farming heritage. Guests Rena Tamayo-Calabrese, Donna Sack and Jeanne Schultz Angel explain how the center will help tie farming from the past to agriculture of today and tomorrow.

Lessons in Time: Naperville in a Crisis. History can be a guide . During this COVID -19 pandemic many are turning to the past to help us understand what is happening now and help us anticipate the future. Dr. Ann Keating, Professor of History at North Central College and Jeanne Schultz Angel, Director of Learning Experience at Naper Settlement, join host Liz Spencer to take a look at the last 100 years of pandemics at both the national and local levels. Lessons in Time tackles the topic by dividing it into three areas: Pandemics and other diseases Economics and politics Outcomes History demonstrates time and time again the resilient of the human spirit and the innovation that emerges during the most trying times. Dr. Ann Keating Ann Durkin Keating is Dr. C. Frederick Toenniges Professor of History at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. She is co-editor of The Encyclopedia of Chicago, and the editor of Chicago Neighborhoods and Suburbs: A Historical Guide, Jeanne Schultz Angel Jeanne Schultz Angel is the Director of Learning Experience at Naper Settlement. Her background includes time as the Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Museums with offices in Springfield and Chicago in 2013. Then, from 2015-2019 she was the Executive Director of the Nineteenth Century Club and Charitable Association, a historic cultural building in downtown Oak Park whose mission is strengthening the community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building.

This week, I am joined by Naper Settlement's Museum Educator Emily Dattilo. Emily was in my Master's cohort at Marquette University where she spent a significant amount of time working on public history. We talk about both her past work in a variety of museums and her current responsibilities at the Naper Settlement. Emily also talks about her experience blogging at https://thewalkinganachronism.wordpress.com/ (also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewalkinganachronism). As historians, we also briefly record responses to the COVID-19 condition at the time of recording (March 19, 2020) before Emily gives us her advice on how people can get into the public history field. Check out her work, and thank you for listening to the Evoking History podcast.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Naper Settlement is a nationally accredited, award-winning outdoor history museum set on 13 magnificent acres in the heart of Naperville. 2) The Naperville Park District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres comprised of more than 130 parks and facilities. 3) Pull-Up Bars for Patriots honors fallen service members by establishing permanent memorials encouraging everyone to do pull-ups.

History is in Bryan Ogg’s blood. For more than a decade, he served as curator of research at Naper Settlement, a living history museum in Naperville, Illinois. Prior to beginning his career in Naperville, Bryan taught history courses at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois, and was a member of the staff at the Peoria Historical Society. Other published works of Bryan's include Peoria Spirits: The Story of Peoria’s Brewing and Distilling History; Wish You Were Here: Peoria Edition; and several editions of a monthly column entitled “The Curious Curator” for the Positively Naperville newspaper. He is a frequent guest lecturer at local schools and colleges, service groups, clubs and organizations.

Looking for fun, summer events that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further. Today I just want to give you a quick update on some of the upcoming events here in our community for you and your whole family to enjoy.  Plainfield Fest: This is going to be on July 20 and July 21. There’s going to be great food, a bags tournament, live music, and more.  Movie in the Park: On July 13 at Settler’s Park, you can see Coco and on July 27, you can see Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. This is a free event that starts at 8:30 p.m.  Yorkville River Fest: On July 13th and 14th, come on out for live music, ribs, the white water festival, bounce houses, and more. Yorkville Hometown Days: This runs from August 31st to September 2nd at Beecher Community Park near Yorkville High School. Wine’d Down Wednesday: This is a great event for the adults. Fox Valley Winery will be doing tastings, and there will be live music here as well right in the Yorkville Town Square from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. “We hope you are able to check out as many of these events as possible!” Naperville Wine Festival: On August 24th and August 25th at Naper Settlement from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Naperville Ale Fest: July 14th at the Naper Settlement from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be over 200 different craft beers, great food trucks, and live music. We hope you are able to check out as many of these events as possible. The next month or two should be a fun one. If you have any questions for me about any of these events or about anything related to real estate, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email today. I look forward to hearing from you soon.