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Japan Fest returns to new location in Elk Grove Village June 8-9 Jun 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The world of Japan opens to the suburbs this weekend, as Japan Fest 2013 returns June 8-9, at Elk Grove High School, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd. Admission is free.
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Poplar Creek Church in Bartlett hosting “Jub!lee” festival Jun 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Poplar Creek Church in Bartlett is hosting its annual “Jub!lee” festival from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at the church, 300 E. Schick Road. The celebration is free and open to all. There will be games, music, entertainment and food, as well as a car show, pony rides from 3 to 5 p.m. and raffles.
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Wheeling bringing back fireworks, Independence Day celebration Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Heritage Park construction won’t deprive Wheeling of a Fourth of July celebration this year. On July 3 the village will sponsor a party near village hall, south of Dundee Road, to celebrate the nation’s independence, Village President Dean Argiris announced Monday night. Attractions will include a fireworks show and live music.
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Going to the fireworks show? Bring canned food Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
If you’re going to see the Dundee Township Park District’s upcoming fireworks show, please be sure to bring a canned item with you to keep the FISH Food Pantry stocked with food all summer.
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New brand, added fun: City of St. Charles RiverFest Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
New name, new activities, free admission. The City of St. Charles RiverFest, formerly known as Pride of the Fox RiverFest, opens Friday, June 7 and runs through Sunday, June 9 throughout downtown area and along the riverwalk. Highlights include two entertainment stages with live music, dragon boat racing, sand sculptures, a car show, a craft show, and a carnival.
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Auto show is a new attraction at annual Lake Villa Celebration of Summer Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
It started in 2001 as part of Lake Villa’s monthly Centennial Year celebration with an evening of music at Lehmann Park on the banks of Cedar Lake in downtown Lake Villa, followed by a fireworks display. The Celebration of Summer festival has become an annual mainstay, scheduled this year on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8.
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Artists in Arlington Hts. for annual Promenade Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The two-day art festival at Vail and Campbell in downtown Arlington Heights, the Promenade of Art, is back June 8 and 9. Rated as one of the top 100 art festivals in the country, the Promenade features jewelry, clothing, home décor, ceramics, fiber, glass, sculpture, mixed media, paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, wood and furniture.
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Barrington Brew Fest set for July 13Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Regional craft breweries will pour at the 10th annual Barrington Brew Fest, from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. Enjoy live music, tasty food and a bean bag tournament while sampling the best of the brews.
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Roselle crowd enjoys chilly Rose ParadeJun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
They wore sweatshirts instead of sunscreen, but the people who lined Irving Park Road in Roselle Sunday said they never considered skipping the 54th annual Rose Parade because of the fall-like weather.
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Mundelein launching One World Festival in September May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Mundelein officials are planning a new festival to celebrate the town's cultural diversity. Dubbed the One World Festival, it's set for Sept. 21.
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Japan Festival this weekend at Elk Grove High School May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Meet a star sumo wrestler. Observe Japanese music, dance, drumming and martial arts exhibitions. Eat Japanese food and visit the market displaying and selling artistic and craft items. These are among the many activities that are part of Japan Festival 2013 Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, at Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove Village.
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Dundee Days Music Festival to debut this weekendMay 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Get ready to rock out. The Dundee Days Music Festival will debut in Max Freeman Memorial Park, along North Street in East Dundee, on Friday and Saturday, May 31 - June 1. It is being organized by the Odd Fellows Century Lodge 492 of Carpentersville.
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Barrington Cruise Night opens May 30 for 10th season May 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The 10th season of Barrington Cruise Nights begins May 30, and the weekly car show is held every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 29.
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Parade today in Rolling Meadows May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The Rolling Meadows Memorial Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kirchoff Road and Meadow Drive. It will march west to the Carillon Tower for an 11:30 a.m. ceremony.
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Poll Vault: What’s the best suburban festival? May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
What’s your favorite suburban fest? Do you have a summer tradition of attending, for example, Eyes to the Skies in Lisle or Frontier Days in Arlington Heights? What’s the biggest draw for you: the food, the parades, the music or the rides?
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Barrington Art Festival bringing artists, visitors to village’s downtown May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The fourth annual Barrington Art Festival is May 25 and 26, featuring dozens of artists from across the country showcasing their original works. Parking and admission are free.
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Barrington 4th of July parade marshal named May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Elaine Silets of North Barrington, an internationally recognized designer and manufacturer of model railroads and garden railways, will be the grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Parade in Barrington.
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Booths available at Northwest Fourth Fest business expo May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Businesses interested in highlighting their products and services at this year's Northwest Fourth Fest in Hoffman Estates can now purchase a booth. Booths are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, inside the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway.
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Cary businessman turned war's terrors into art May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Cary businessman Mike Duffy studied art after he came home from the war in Vietnam. Duffy's paintings will be part of a new exhibit at the National Veterans Art Museum on Chicago's Northwest Side. "I figured I'd be dead by morning," he says of the intense gunfire that greeted his arrival in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive.
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Des Plaines spring fair draws crowds May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Dozens of Des Plaines families enjoyed activities, including a pet parade, during the sixth annual Des Plaines Park District Spring Fun Fair Saturday at the Mountain View Adventure Center and in the Juno Lighting parking lot in Des Plaines.
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