Learn about the beginnings of golf in the Midwest at Lake Forest program

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'On & Off the Course'

Learn about the beginnings of golf in the Midwest with a focus on golf in the Chicago area at the "On & Off the Course - Golf in Chicago" program at the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society Museum. Alberta Adamson, president and CEO of the Center for History in Wheaton, presents a lecture, which looks at individuals, golf clubs and courses, tournaments and golf equipment makers in the Chicago area. Visitors can also see artifacts from the historical society's "Hole in One" golf exhibit.

2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society Museum, 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest. Free admission. (847) 234-5253.

Sunday

Canine competitors

The International Kennel Club of Chicago hosts the 2010 International Cluster of Dog Shows, drawing top dogs from across the United States and Canada who compete for prizes and the title of Best in Show. Visitors can observe more than 10,000 purebred dogs from 161 breeds, demonstrating skills in a variety of competitions.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Admission is $17 for adults. Children ages 12 and younger admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets are sold at the door on the day of the event. Call (773) 237-5100 or visit ikcdogshow.com.

Home sweet home

Find out what's new in the world of homes and gardens and shop for new products, services, ideas, concepts and expertise on interior and exterior design at the 30th annual Rockford Home Show.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Adults $6; children younger than 12 admitted free. Call (815) 654-7452 or visit showtimeproduction.net.

Afternoon with the orchestra

The DuPage Symphony Orchestra will present a chamber concert, showcasing the orchestras's woodwind and brass quintets.

4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Koten Chapel in North Central College's Kiekhofer Hall, 329 E. School St., Naperville. For ticket information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit dupagesymphony.org.

Celebrate Poland

Learn about the diverse culture of Poland at the Celebrate Poland event, a fun-filled day of Polish-related entertainment with traditional music, dance, arts and crafts and food. The event runs in conjunction with Navy Pier's celebration of the 200th birthday of Polish composer Frederic Chopin.

Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in Navy Pier's Crystal Gardens, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free admission. (312) 595-7437 or visit navypier.com.

Jazz Sunday Concert

College of Lake County's Jazz Sunday Concert features performances by the college's Monday Night Jazz Ensemble, the Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble and the CLC Jazz Combo.

4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $4-$5. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

This week

Happy 200th Chopin!

Northwestern University student pianists celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of composer Frederic Chopin at "Chopin Fest: Happy 200th Birthday, Chopin!" The student artists will present a marathon recital featuring Chopin's major works. During intermissions, guests can enjoy complimentary Polish delicacies including sausages, pierogies and birthday cake.

5 to 10:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, in Lutkin Hall at Northwestern University, 700 University Place, Evanston. Free admission. (847) 467-4000.

Jones sings show tunes

Academy Award-winning actress and singer Shirley Jones is joined by the 32-piece Hollywood Concert Orchestra to perform famous tunes from Broadway musicals and films in "A Night at the Oscars."

7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets cost $30.50. For an additional $20, guests can join a wine-and-cheese meet-and-greet session with Jones following the show. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com.

Fish fry

The American Legion in Palatine hosts a fish fry in honor of the Lent season. The dinner is open to the public.

5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Fried fish or shrimp dinners with soup, fries and coleslaw cost $8. (847) 359-1606.