Carpentersville Entertainment
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Along for the ride: Judson in Elgin named Bicycle Friendly UniversityDec 01, 2025 9:49 am - With holidays approaching, my annual book reviews offer suggestions for biking gift lists, your own or others. First, however, positive bicycling news: League of American Bicyclists recently awarded official Bicycle Friendly University status to three Illinois institutions on Nov. 13, including Elgin’s Judson University.
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WT Productions’ holiday tradition shines on with ‘Seasonal Stars’Nov 30, 2025 9:09 pm - The "Seasonal Stars" production on Dec. 6-14 is a new collection of six short plays that takes a unique look at Christmas and winter holidays from different perspectives. The plays blend comedy and drama, with the first five stories coming together in the finale in the traditional "Seasonal" style.
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Elgin cancels Saturday tree lighting ceremonyNov 29, 2025 2:35 pm - Elgin cancels Saturday’s Tree Lighting Ceremony due to weather.
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Dining out: Oberweis and The Nutcracker, 7 Brew’s new holiday menu and moreNov 25, 2025 1:22 pm - Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy and The Joffrey Ballet have teamed up on the new Nutcracker Peppermint Swirl, CRISP and GREEN recently opened in Naperville, and 7 Brew and The Original Rainbow Cone have added new holiday menu items.
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Elgin Art Showcase gets new home at The LodgeNov 25, 2025 12:51 pm - Elgin Art Showcase, a city-run performance and visual art space, is moving to The Lodge Performing Arts Center.
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Make plans now to dine with Santa or the GrinchNov 25, 2025 10:12 am - What better way to meet and take photos with Santa or the Grinch than at a special breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. And the suburbs are brimming with them this season. But take note: reservations are going quickly.
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Best Bets: Broadway vet Levi Kreis returns to Metropolis, and holiday music fills the airNov 24, 2025 4:52 pm - Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Santa’s Village opens its holiday lights display, “Dr. Who” fans convene in Lombard and holiday music is in the air in the suburbs.
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St. Charles library hosts EYSO Sterling Brass Quartet for holiday concertNov 21, 2025 12:40 pm - The St. Charles Public Library is hosting a free holiday concert featuring the Sterling Brass Quartet from the acclaimed Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holidays with six concertsNov 20, 2025 11:38 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is presenting six holiday concerts, including Brass & Percussion performances in St. Charles, Schaumburg, and Barrington featuring holiday favorites.