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Budget-friendly fun: Woodstock era returns at Wauconda's Docks

Posted January 20, 2015 5:00 am

The Mustangs perform hits of the 1960s at Docks Bar & Grill in Wauconda. Courtesy of The Mustangs

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Woodstock revisited

The Mustangs take listeners back to the famed Woodstock music festival of 1969 in a concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Docks Bar & Grill, 313 E. Liberty St., Wauconda. The group performs selections from 1960s musical icons, including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker and other. No cover charge. docksbarandgrill.com. 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23

'La France'

Aurora University faculty perform both chamber music and solo music from a variety of French composers in the “La France” concert in the Crimi Auditorium at Aurora University, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora, Free. Registration is required. Register online at auartsandideas.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 23

'Timeless Tales'

Discover the South Indian dance form called Bharata Natyam in the “Timeless Tales” dance concert by the Natya Dance Theatre Indian dance company. The program takes place in the west auditorium at Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. Free. Registration is required. (847) 415-4121, stevensonfoundation.org or vapld.info. 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25

Happy birthday, Mozart

Actress Megan Wells brings to life the story of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) in the “Sunday Musicale: Mozart's Birthday” program at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Hear stories of Mozart's life, accompanied by his compositions. Pianist Chris Garofalo performs. Free. Register at the library's information desk, call (847) 392-0100 or go online at ahml.info. 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan 25

'Art at the Edges'

See the artwork of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) at “Toulouse-Lautrec Prints: Art at the Edges of Modernity” at Northwestern University's Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Exhibition includes lithographic works by the world-renowned modern artist. Free. blockmuseum.northwestern.edu. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, through Sunday, April 19

$15 and under

Mush! mush!

See Siberian husky sled-pulling and speed demonstrations and find out about dog adoptions when the Husky Heroes event returns this weekend to the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $9; $8 seniors; $6 kids. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25

'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'

See the classic 1939 Frank Capra film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Admission is $8. The film is part of The Works of Frank Capra series at the theater. musicboxtheatre.com. 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25

Hi Infidelity

The band Hi Infidelity performs rock hits from the 1980s to the present at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. The group plays songs from Journey, Bon Jovi, REO Speedwagon and others. For ages 21 and older. $7. durtynellies.com. 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24

Enchanted Railroad

The Morton Arboretum is showcasing its 13th annual Enchanted Railroad. The model train exhibit has been updated for 2015 and focuses on the four seasons of the year. Two levels of trains chug along the tracks. Guests can interact with the trains by pushing various buttons. Exhibit is in the Sycamore Room at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Free with paid $6-$9 general arboretum admission. Children ages 1 and younger admitted free. mortonarb.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Sunday, Feb. 22

See the 13th annual Enchanted Railroad at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Daily Herald file photo

James Stewart stars in the 1939 film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." See a screening of the classic Frank Capra film at the Music Box Theatre.

“May Milton,” an 1895 lithograph by artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, is part of an exhibit featuring the artist's work at the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University. Courtesy of the collection of Andra and Irwin Press

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