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Discover the diverse historical architectural heritage in Aurora.
Follow the link to a variety of self-guided tours and historic districts. Discover historic homes, churches, bridges and other landmarks by famous architects such as Eugene Malmer, Herbert Spieler, J.E. Minnott and Worst & Shepardson. Follow the trail to a host of Sears mail-order homes or see a house made of coal. Whether driving around town or walking downtown Stolp Avenue you will find the past left its mark on Aurora.
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Groundhog Day: The Musical @ Paramount Theatre
Based on the classic Bill Murray comedy and nominated for 7 Tony Awards, Groundhog Day: The Musical ...
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Read MoreThe Man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash @ Paramount Theatre
The Man In Black: A Tribute To Johnny Cash brings the legendary American music icon back to life ons...
Read MoreAn Evening with Killer Queen @ Paramount Theatre
The Premier Tribute to Queen featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury.
Read MorePurple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show @ Paramount Theatre
Purple Reign captures the imagination and seamlessly re-creates the blistering performances and raw ...
Read MoreJay Leno @ Paramount Theatre
He’s back! The one and only Jay Leno is coming for another hilarious night of stand-up comedy as onl...
Read MoreUnder the Streetlamp @ Paramount Theatre
What happens when life imitates art? You get Under the Streetlamp and their electrifying, inspiring ...
Read MoreRock of Ages @ Paramount Theatre
Relive some of the biggest, baddest rock songs of all time.
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