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U.S. Navy Band performs, holds workshops at Wheeling High School
May 18, 2022 6:00 AM - The Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) at Wheeling High School and its performing arts programs rarely intersect. But last month, when the U.S. Navy Band reached out to area programs, the stars aligned.
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Sweet! Long Grove Chocolate Festival finally returns
May 17, 2022 1:36 PM - Chocolate Festival will return to downtown Long Grove for the first time in three years this weekend featuring sweet and savory chocolate treats, musical headliners, a carnival and more. -
Sweet! Long Grove Chocolate Festival finally returns
May 16, 2022 12:41 PM - Chocolate Festival will return to the historic streets and parkways of downtown Long Grove for the first time in three years. -
Dining out: Upscale Kindred debuts Saturday in Elmhurst
May 11, 2022 12:15 PM - With an eye on offering fresh Midwest-sourced dishes, new Elmhurst restaurant Kindred is ready to debut on Saturday, May 14. Plus, City Works and Old Town Pour House offer specials for American Craft Beer Week and Jeni's is now scooping a limited-time ice cream called Sunshine. -
Mother's Day dining 2022: 100 restaurants where you can treat mom to a special meal
May 5, 2022 11:44 AM - Moms deserve recognition for all they do -- what better way to celebrate her than taking her out for a decadent meal at a suburban restaurant on Mother's Day? -
The Theater Lab's Production of 1936 Play, "You Can't Take It With You," Explores How Much - and How Little - America Has Changed
May 5, 2022 9:06 AM - The play, "You Can't Take It With You," written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1936, and along with The Theater Lab's previous production, "Our Town," remains one of the most performed plays by amateur companies in America. The 1938 Capra film adaptation won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director that year. The play has been revived on Broadway repeatedly. However, its popularity was not the driving force behind the decision for The Theater Lab, a District 214 Community Education Program, to mount the play as the closing production of its 2021-2022 season. "A product of 1936, 'You Can't Take It With You' is a very particular moment in American history that was full of contradictions," says John Meyers, director of the production and artistic director for The Theater Lab. "The Great Depression had been grinding on for nearly a decade and the gap between poor people and the wealthy was still widening despite efforts by the government to deal with unemployment and a stagnant economy; race was an issue and wars were raging overseas; yet people were beginning to feel optimistic about the future again." -
The Theater Lab closes season with 'You Can't Take It With You'
May 3, 2022 10:09 AM - The Theater Lab, a District 214 Community Education program, is excited to announce the cast of the closing play of its 2021-2022 season, "You Can't Take It With You." -
May fun be found at the Wheeling Park District!
Apr 29, 2022 8:55 AM - Take time this Mother's Day to relax your mind and soul at Mother's Day Yoga on May 8. Find your way to the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion for a peaceful yoga class from 8:30 - 9:30 am. Everything's better with a friend. Bring a sister, brother, child, or significant other to share this experience with you! Pre-register online or in person at the CRC (Fitness Member: Free/ Non-member: $9). Enjoy a special Mother's Day Brunch at Chevy Chase Country Club on May 8. Pre-register online at Chevychasecountryclub.com and select from three time slots of 10:30 am, 11:30 am, or 1:30 pm (Fee: Ages 0 -- 5 Free | Ages 6 -- 12 $9.95 | Ages 13 -- 17 $23.95 | Ages 18+ $54.95). Prices are subject to 7% sales tax and 22% service charge. -
Northwest Concert Band happy to be back for May 1 concert
Apr 26, 2022 9:47 AM - Join the Northwest Concert Band in its first major concert in two years. After more than a year of pandemic silence, the band's musicians are looking forward to playing and entertaining the public once again at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1. -
Earth Day 2022: Celebrate with cleanups, tree planting, hikes, crafts and more
Apr 19, 2022 3:16 PM - It's time to show a little love to Mother Nature. Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and Arbor Day follows on April 29. Here are some local events to mark the occasion.
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