Sunday picks: Woodstock celebrates 'Groundhog Day'

Posted February 02, 2014 5:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

The Woodstock Theatre hosts free screenings of the 1993 classic comedy film Daily Herald file photo

'Groundhog Day': The Woodstock Theatre, at 209 Main St., in downtown Woodstock, presents free screenings of the 1993 comedy film “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray. Woodstock served as the backdrop for the film, and the city hosts its Groundhog Days celebration each year in honor of both the Groundhog Day holiday and the film. “Groundhog Day” is rated PG. Free. (815) 334-2620 or woodstockgroundhog.org. 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

Brewery collectibles: The Bullfrog Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America hosts its Super Bowl Sunday Beer Can and Breweriana Show at the American Legion Hall, 514 S. Main St., Wauconda. A variety of beer cans and beer-related items will be available. Admission is $1. For information, contact Ken at (847) 202-1877. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

Muskets and more: Meet with fellow fans of uniforms, weaponry and more at the Military History Fest Reenacting and Trade Faire ending today at Pheasant Run Resort's Mega Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20; Kids ages 15 and under admitted free. (630) 584-6300 or pheasantrun.com or militaryhistoryfest.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

The Cavern Beat: The Beatles tribute band The Cavern Beat headlines at the Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The concert is in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in February of 1964. Free. To register, visit the library's public service desk, call (224) 543-1485 or go to vapld.info. 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

'All My Sons': PM&L Theatre presents Arthur Miller's “All My Sons” at 877 Main St., Antioch. The story looks at a Midwestern family in 1947 facing, among other issues, the loss of a son. $10-$13. (847) 395-3055 or pmltheatre.com. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

The Beatles tribute band The Cavern Beat, pictured, performs on Sunday, Feb. 2, at The Vernon Area Public Library District in Lincolnshire. Courtesy of The Cavern Beat

George Bruckert, left, of Lisle and Bill Thurston of Oswego spent some time in a World War l trench at a previous edition of the Military History Fest convention at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. Bill Zars/bzars@dailyherald.com

See a variety of beeer cans and breweriana at the Super Bowl Sunday Beer Can and Breweriana Show at the American Legion Hall in Wauconda. The event is hosted by the Bullfrog Chapterof the Brewery Collectibles Club of America. Courtesy of Ken Kieliszewski

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