Cook County Entertainment
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Best Bets: Rosemont lights up and ‘The Nutcracker’ dances into GrayslakeNov 20, 2024 3:55 pm - Rosemont lights up its community Christmas tree on Saturday, and the Ruth Page Center for the Arts tours its production of “The Nutcracker” to Grayslake’s James Lumber’s Center for the Performing Arts.
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Spotlight: Metropolis ushers in holiday season with ‘A Christmas Carol’Nov 20, 2024 12:37 pm - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre stages “A Christmas Carol” while Griffin Theatre premieres a new musical version of “The House Without a Christmas Tree” and TUTA Theatre revives Thornton Wilder’s “The Long Christmas Dinner.”
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Des Plaines’ purchase of historic bank building could be catalyst for downtown revitalizationNov 20, 2024 12:37 pm - The Des Plaines City Council’s decision to purchase the former Des Plaines State Bank building at 678 Lee St. and an adjacent parking area, for $1.89 million represents a risk.
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Chamber Music on the Fox brings celebration of Baroque music to St. CharlesNov 20, 2024 10:10 am - Chamber Music on the Fox continues its 11th season with a special event, “Chamber Music on the Fox Goes Baroque!” on Monday, Nov. 25. The concert will feature pieces which define the musical brilliance and ornate beauty of the Baroque period
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Dining out: Chocolate beer, local breweries recognized, Cajun wine dinner and moreNov 20, 2024 8:44 am - Enjoy two great tastes that taste great together as Penrose Brewing releases a chocolate ale just in time for the holidays. Also, a couple of other local breweries were recognized in a leading craft beer publication and there are two new Italian eateries in the suburbs.
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Where you can eat, drink and be merry before, during and after ThanksgivingNov 20, 2024 8:23 am - We’ve got dining and entertainment options for Thanksgiving Eve and Black Friday, as well as a few more restaurants to consider for the big day.
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Enjoy Holiday Chamber Music Festival Dec. 15 in historic Mayslake HallNov 19, 2024 8:56 pm - Enjoy music of the holiday season in one of the area’s finest cultural halls with the Holiday Chamber Music Festival on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the historic and picturesque Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.
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Creating a destination: Rosemont inks deal to bring immersive art experiences to townNov 19, 2024 6:34 pm - Rosemont has inked a deal with a Montreal-based studio to operate an exhibit space for immersive art experiences set to open in a 25,000-square-foot building next year.
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Winterfest in Hoffman Estates to include sleigh rides, games, sled dog adoptionsNov 19, 2024 5:34 pm - The Hoffman Estates Park District invites families and community members to experience Winterfest, a celebration of the winter season, on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive.
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Things to do Nov. 22-28: Aurora Christkindlmarket, Santa’s Rock N Lights, Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic and moreNov 19, 2024 3:19 pm - Mark your calendar for the opening of Santa’s Rock N Lights in Geneva, Aurora Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park, Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic, Long Grove Vintage Holidays, the Great American Dog Show and more happening this week.