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Sunday picks: Cruise in to the Muscle Car show

Posted November 20, 2011 5:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

Look over this Dodge Diamante and many other muscle cars on display at the 2011 Muscle Car and Corvette nationals at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.

Muscle motors

Lovers of vintage vehicles won't want to miss the chance to ogle all sorts of lovingly restored automobiles at the Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $15. (847) 692-2222 or musclecarandcorvettenationals.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Horsing around

The Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & Holiday Market offers 50 presentations and educational sessions on owning and caring for horses Sunday at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $8. (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Chicago Toy and Game Fair

Learn what's new at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair when more than 150 exhibitors showcase the latest items available for the holidays. Meet toy and game inventors and take part in interactive activities and tournaments at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $5-$10. Free for children 3 and younger, military, scouts in uniform, teachers and librarians. Visit chitag.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Stamps galore!

The Chicago Philatelic Society hosts its CHICAGOPEX 2011 where guests can buy, sell and view stamps from more than 80 dealers at the Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca. See exhibits in 300 display frames, plus learn about stamp collecting and how to get started. A special youth section offers free stamps and activities for young collectors. Admission and parking are free. For information, call Charles Berg at (773) 775-2100 or visit chicagopex.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Skate away

Naperville-based charity Creative Ice Skating presents the fundraiser “Hope, Dream, Skate” to benefit the Edward Foundation on Sunday at Seven Bridges Ice Arena, 3520 Seven Bridges Drive, Woodridge. $10; $5 kids ages 3-12. (630) 527-5187 or creativeiceskating.com. Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Prairie Spirits Dance Troupe

The Prairie Spirits Dance Troupe will perform contemporary dance pieces and more during the group's Winter Dance Concert at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 Washington St., Grayslake. Admission is $3-$9. Call (847) 543-2040 or visit clcillinois.edu and click on the “Performing Arts” icon. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Sing we merrily

The North Shore Choral Society teams up with the Arlington Heights Prairie Brass Band for the concert “A Holiday Celebration.” Get an early dose of seasonal song favorites at the Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. $25; $22 seniors; $15 students. (773) 956-8400 or northshorechoral.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Steel Beam's ‘Scrooge'

Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles, celebrates the season with “Scrooge the Musical,” adapted from the 1970 film musical based on Charles Dickens' tale. Crystal Lake's Steve Connell stars with Jason Jewell and Mikey Taylor of South Elgin alternating as Tiny Tim. Tickets cost $22-$25. (630) 587-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20; runs through Dec. 23

Broadway love

Husband-and-wife Broadway veterans Sal Viviano and Liz Larsen team up with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for “Broadway Romance” Sunday at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $25-$74. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Northwest Symphony Orchestra

The Northwest Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 60th anniversary season with an afternoon concert titled “Happy Anniversary” at Maine West High School Auditorium, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Selections include works by Tchaikovsky and Bizet. $10-$20. (847) 965-7271 or northwestsymphony.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

‘Symphony in Lights'

The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, gets into a bright holiday spirit with its annual “Symphony in Lights” light show. See more than 250,000 brightly colored lights twinkle to the sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Free. Visit thepromenadebolingbrook.com. Shows begin at 5 p.m. and run every hour on the hour until 9 p.m. nightly through Saturday, Dec. 31

Retro's Beaujolais Nouveau party

Start the holidays by celebrating the famous red wine of France's Beaujolais region at Retro Bistro's annual Beaujolais Nouveau party. A three-course prix fixe menu includes an appetizer, entree choices such as Cassoulet du Bistro, sauteed Pacific skate wing and roasted chicken dijonnaise, dessert and, of course, a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau. It costs $46 per person not including tax and gratuity. A live accordionist will play French music throughout the weekend. Retro Bistro is located at 1746 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. (847) 439-2424 or retrobistro.com. Sunday, Nov. 20

Quilted science

Science-inspired quilts make up Stitched Together: Art and Science, very appropriately at the Fermilab Art Gallery, Wilson Hall, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. Free admission by appointment. (630) 840-2787 or fnal.gov. Exhibit continues through Friday, Jan. 20

More of Mullins

Grammy Award-winning folk and rock artist Shawn Mullins shares his talents at Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, with guest Callaghan. $20-$25 (must be 21 or older). (847) 499-5000 or viper-alley.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20

Broadway veteran Liz Larsen performs with her husband, Sal Viviano, in the Elgin Symphony Orchestra pops concert Broadway Romance at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.

Shawn Mullins performs Sunday at Viper Alley in Lincolnshire.

More than 250,000 bright lights make up the annual “Symphony in Lights” holiday light show at The Promenade Bolingbrook. Courtesy of Donna Scherner for The Promenade Bolin

Thousands of stamps, including a variety of stamps relating to China, will be on display at the Chicago Philatelic Societys CHICAGOPEX 2011 event in Itasca this weekend. Courtesy of Charles Berg

See this and other quilts at the Stitched Together: Art and Science exhibit at the Fermilab Art Gallery in Batavia.

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