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Winter Wood Wonders Festival comes to Kane fairgrounds Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Many people stop by the Winter Wood Wonders carving show at the Kane County Fairgrounds just looking for something different to do indoors on a cold winter day. "They're not expecting much," carver Bob Mau said. "A lot of people come in and they're bored. Then they wander around and they're just shocked at what they see. "They say to me, Wow, this is good stuff and it's really neat. I had no idea.'"
Hoffman Estates closer to choosing fireworks provider Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite one village trustee's push to re-examine four fireworks bids for this year's Northwest Fourth Fest, the village board's Finance Committee moved forward Monday with a plan to award the contract to the same firm that put on last year's often criticized show. The contract, which will go to the village board for possible approval next week, would give the 30-minute show to Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc.
Artist applications available for Bartlett art fest Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The 11th annual Arts Festival, produced by Arts in Bartlett, will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, in Bartlett Park. The deadline for artist applications is April 1.
Northwest Fourth Fest fireworks still up in the air Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite a second discussion Monday, the Hoffman Estates village board couldn't decide which company to hire for this year's Northwest Fourth Fest fireworks show. The board was asked to award a $39,000 contract to Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. for a 30-minute fireworks show at the festival. But too many unanswered questions resulted in the matter being sent back to a committee.
City celebrates 20th anniversary of 'Groundhog Day'Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
It's been more than 20 years since the movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed in Woodstock, but the town hasn't forgotten. The 20th anniversary of the 1993 film will be celebrated in the city where much of it was shot. Woodstock's Groundhog Days festival continues through Sunday with a dinner dance, prognostication on the square, chili cook-off, storytelling, tour of filming sites, and more.
Immerse yourself in antiquity at Military History Fest Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Military History Fest in St. Charles this weekend is about more than just war and weaponry. It's likely to appeal to anyone with an interest in history. This family-friendly event features hundreds of vendor tables, live demonstrations of historical military and cultural activities every day, musical performances, seminars and lectures on a variety of topics, and a Re-enactor's Ball.
Palatine’s Street Fest hopes to engage young adults Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
To better engage the young adults who tend to congregate and hang out, this summer's Downtown Palatine Street Fest might have a second, smaller stage with a DJ playing dance music.
Hoffman Estates fussier about Fourth Fest fireworks this time Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
One of four bids for this year's fireworks display at the Northwest Fourth Fest was $6,000 less than the others, but the Hoffman Estates village board agreed to move the measure forward without recommending any of them. Board members expressed concerns about the number of shells that each of the four bidders proposed to fire off at the festival. “I've heard nothing but grief about (last year's show),” one trustee said.
Annual International Festival showcases cultures in Naperville Jan 27, 2013 12:00 AM
People danced, made samurai helmets out of newspaper and learned about Naperville-area foreign-exchange programs at the 17th annual "Around the Corner, Around the World" International Festival Sunday at North Central College. The event drew dozens of participants and wowed spectators like Mayor George Pradel and Congressman Bill Foster.
Palatine Jaycees seek artists for September art fair Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine Jaycees organization announced it's accepting artist applications for the ninth annual juried art fair, An Art Affair Around the Square, which will take place Sept. 7-8 in Towne Square, Smith Street and Palatine Road, Palatine.
Entries sought for Palatine’s Paint the Town Green parade, market Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Organizers of the 3rd Annual Paint the Town Green St. Patrick's Day celebration in Palatine are seeking entries for the Saturday, March 16 parade and Irish market in the village's downtown. Applications are due Thursday, Jan. 31 and space in the market is limited.
Talented Elburn teen takes first in state competition Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Fox Valley teens did Kane County proud when they competed against other talent show winners in a state competition. The Kane County Fair announced that Nicole DiSandro, 14, of Elburn won first place in the Junior Competition at the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fair talent contest on Jan. 19 in Springfield.
All-Canada Show comes to Pheasant Run in St. Charles Jan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
When the winter doldrums start setting in, many dream of travel. Although warm destinations are popular, a show opening at Pheasant Run aims to draw those interested in heading north. The All-Canada Show runs Thursday, Jan. 10, to Sunday, Jan. 13.
STYX returning to Naperville’s Ribfest Jan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
You can "Come Sail Away" with the Naperville Exchange Club this summer, but you'd better not bust out your "Mr. Roboto" dance with a handful of ribs. The Naperville Exchange Club on Tuesday announced Chicago's own STYX will return to Ribfest to headline the event's opening night on July 3.
‘Bright, cheerful’ scene awaits at Aurora’s Festival of Lights Dec 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Drive through Phillips Park in Aurora any night until the day after Christmas and a "very bright, very cheerful" scene awaits. The sixth annual Festival of Lights offers a milelong drive-through show featuring almost 50 holiday displays along a scenic, circular route.
How Quasquicentennial Committee planned year of celebration for Arlington Hts. Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
As the 125th celebration in Arlington Heights draws to a close, Gerry Souter takes a look back at how the quaquicentennial committee pulled together with the community to make a celebration both meaningful and fun.
Should home-brewed beer be allowed at festivals? Dec 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Last year, Rich Placko and the St. Charles Silverado Homebrew Club took some of its homemade beer to a local Elgin bar for a fundraiser, serving tastes for a flat fee to raise money for a children's charity. But when they tried again earlier this year, they were told doing so was likely illegal. State alcohol laws generally don't allow home brewers to distribute their beer except for "use of the maker, his family and his guests."
Ballet dancers a delight for Lombard shoppers Dec 1, 2012 12:00 AM
While shoppers expect to see animatronic holiday displays in storefront windows this time of year, they probably don't expect to see flesh and blood ballerinas performing pirouettes and plies. But that is exactly what folks strolling along in downtown Lombard experienced Saturday courtesy of dance students who performed snippets of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" at six downtown businesses as part of the village's annual Jinglebell Jubilee sponsored by Lombard Town Centre.
Parade of Lights winds through NapervilleDec 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Naperville officially ushered in the holiday Saturday with the Little Friends Parade of Lights, which for the first time wound through the heart of the city's downtown. "Right up Main Street," said Katie Wood, executive director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, which co-sponsors the annual Hometown Holidays celebration. "Each year we try to add a new twist to make it bigger and better.
Trio of festive events on tap in Mt. Prospect Nov 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Mount Prospect residents will have ample opportunity to get in the holiday spirit this weekend as three local agencies will be hosting festive activities.