Algonquin Entertainment
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Explore local history and culture during Museum Week in McHenry and Lake countiesMar 31, 2025 12:27 pm - McHenry and Lake counties launch inaugural Museum Week featuring scavenger hunt across multiple museums. Participants get stamp for each museum visited and prize for 8+ stamps.
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Algonquin Founders' Days canceled this year; committee takes break to reevaluate for 2026Mar 11, 2025 10:04 am - The Algonquin Founders' Days celebration is put on hold this year, as the committee plans to “reimagine” the festival for 2026.
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Algonquin sees several businesses opening in March: Fresh Market, First Watch, Mr. Kimchi, and moreMar 10, 2025 2:34 pm - Several businesses are opening this month in Algonquin, including new eateries and a new grocery store in Algonquin Commons.
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Dinner and a view: 10 waterfront dining options in the suburbsMar 06, 2025 11:45 am - After a long winter, head out and enjoy waterfront dining opportunities at these 10 suburban restaurants.
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ECC Musical Theatre tackles mental health in ‘Next to Normal’Feb 18, 2025 5:16 pm - Elgin Community College Musical Theatre will present the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Next to Normal,” with performances Feb. 21 through March 2 at ECC's SecondSpace Theatre on the Spartan Drive campus.
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Dining out: National Margarita Day and suburban restaurant weeksFeb 18, 2025 3:06 pm - The snow outside may suggest otherwise, but Saturday is National Margarita Day and we’ve got specials. There are also restaurant weeks starting in Glen Ellyn and Woodridge.
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Explore Earth’s wonders and beyond at MCC planetarium showsFeb 17, 2025 9:44 am - The MCC Planetarium offers a series of shows exploring Earth and outer space with a new projection system and surround sound.
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MCC concert series to feature hits from the ’80s and beyondFeb 12, 2025 1:02 pm - Maureen Christine and Michael Bazan will perform "Music From the 1980s and More" at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium on Feb. 16.
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Dining out: Valentine’s Day dining specials that extend beyond FridayFeb 12, 2025 9:04 am - It’s getting late in the game to find reservations for Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, many suburban restaurants have Valentine’s specials that start now and run past Feb. 14.
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Twin Peaks restaurant coming to Algonquin in MarchFeb 05, 2025 2:50 pm - Twin Peaks restaurant, which touts its 29-degree draft beer served in frosted mugs, plans to open in Algonquin Commons in March.