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‘He was thinking about the Smithsonian’: Dunn Museum expands to snare exhibition of renowned artist Alex RossJan 16, 2025 8:37 am - At the suggestion of renowned comic book artist Alex Ross, exhibition space will be added at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County to put Marvel and DC heroes up front.
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Mini Comic Con in Lincolnshire draws all kinds of charactersNov 17, 2024 12:56 am - The annual Mini Comic Con at the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire was a family-friendly celebration of pop culture and fandoms, with attendees encouraged to come in costume.
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Chef Art Smith offers ‘Holiday Tips and Tricks’ at next Illinois Libraries PresentNov 13, 2024 9:12 pm - Illinois Libraries Present will feature “Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith” on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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How to be a better birder: Tips for those new to the bird-watching hobbyOct 14, 2024 12:16 pm - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter offers some tips for those who are new to the birdwatching hobby.
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‘American folklore’: Libertyville museum hosting Bob Ross exhibitSep 27, 2024 11:42 pm - A special exhibition at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville features 75 never-seen-in-public paintings by Bob Ross.
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Afrofest celebrates African culture and heritageAug 14, 2024 3:29 pm - Afrofest, a celebration of African culture and heritage, will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chic...
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From classroom bees to museum murals: Lake County artist’s inspiring pathJul 10, 2024 11:44 am - Samantha Gallagher has transformed her lifelong love for insects and drawing into a business. The Lake County Forest Preserves commissioned Gallagher to create 11 cicada illustrations that make up a large part of the Dunn Museum’s special exhibition, “Celebrating Cicadas.”
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Lake County Art League’s 90th anniversary spring art show opens May 1Apr 26, 2024 6:20 pm - Since 1934, the Lake County Art League, or LCAL, has been a space for local artists to showcase their work, grow their craft and talk about art with like-minded aficionad...
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‘It feels amazing to be recognized’: Oakton students featured in Skyway Juried Art ExhibitionApr 10, 2024 2:35 pm - Oakton student Megan Africk, Wilmette, recognized with the Excellence Award Experience local artistic talent at the Skyway Juried Art Exhibition at Oakton College. R...
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New museum exhibit to highlight Lake County forest preservesJan 22, 2024 2:51 pm - A new exhibit entitled “Managing Healthy Landscapes" opens Saturday, Feb. 10 and runs through April 7, at the Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. The exh...