Lots of art in Bartlett at annual Bartlett Festival of Arts
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Lots of art in Bartlett
Sixty-four artists will display their works at the annual Bartlett Festival of the Arts. See everything from photography and jewelry to glass and wooden pieces. Entertainment includes musical and dance programs and a drama presented by the Bartlett Historical Society. The children's art gazebo features cartooning and storytelling programs.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Bartlett Park, Oak and North avenues, Bartlett. Free admission. Visit artsinbartlett.org.
This afternoon
Mowing & Mooing
Experience high summer on a traditional 19th century farm in the Mowing & Mooing program. Highlights include hay mowing, cow milking, cheese, butter and ice cream making, children's games, crafts, hayrides and refreshments.
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Admission $2 per person, or $8 for a family. (847) 985-2100 or parkfun.com.
'42nd Street'
Rising Star Theatreworks presents the 1980 musical "42nd Street," based upon a series of 1930s Busby Berkeley films about the backstage antics of a Broadway musical.
2 p.m. Sunday, June 28 (final performance), at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $10-$12. (630) 587-8400 or thearcada.com.
This evening
Sing it, Joe!
Rock legend Joe Cocker headlines at Ravinia Festival.
7 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Tickets are $50 for pavilion seats. $22-$27 lawn. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
This week
Like mother, like daughter
Suspense writer Faye Kellerman and her daughter Aliza Kellerman team up to read from and sign copies of their book "Prism."
7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
Meet me at the Frontier
Get into the swing of summer at the annual Arlington Heights Frontier Days. Highlights include entertainment on three stages, food, family events, sports and carnival rides.
Runs 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1; 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July 2; noon to midnight Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Free admission. (847) 577-8572 or frontierdays.org.
More ribs?
Bands, carnival rides, fireworks and plenty of juicy ribs are featured at Ribfest. Performances include Heart and Huey Lewis and the News.
Noon to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 2, through Sunday, July 5, at Knoch Park, West Street and Martin Avenue, Naperville. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4. Tickets: $8-$10. Children 11 and younger are free. Visit ribfest.net.
Lights in the sky
Hot air balloon rides, crafts, food, a carnival and entertainment are part of Lisle's annual "Eyes to the Skies" celebration.
Runs 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 (carnival only); 3 to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 2; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4; noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 5 (carnival only). Fireworks run from Thursday, July 2, through Saturday, July 4, and begin at 9:45 p.m. Daily admission $3. Children 5 and younger are free. Call (630) 541-6095 or visit eyestotheskies.org.