Cook County Entertainment
-
Gifted folk group gathers in Elgin for Aug. 11 reunionAug 07, 2024 12:28 pm - Highland Avenue is hosting the reunion of the musical group Kindling. People are coming from great distances to hear these gifted musicians one more time. They began sin...
-
Harper College to host Lincoln-focused Chautauqua on Aug. 29Aug 07, 2024 11:16 am - The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at Harper College will host an Abraham Lincoln-themed Chautauqua, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.
-
Jazz Consortium Big Band moves to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, at Palatine's Durty Nellie'sAug 07, 2024 8:45 am - The Jazz Consortium Big Band, a 14-year, monthly feature at Palatine’s Durty Nellie’s Gastropub and Entertainment Hub, will move its performance one hour earlier, to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11.
-
Dining Out: New restaurants and a little romanceAug 07, 2024 8:42 am - We’ve got a couple of new restaurants opening and another reopening around the suburbs this week. Plus, for reasons unknown, August is National Romance Awareness Month, so of course there is an associated dining special.
-
Disconnect to reconnect at Unplugged FestAug 06, 2024 6:17 pm - Unplugged Fest, a free festival where families can unplug from their electronic devices and connect with each other through fun activities will be held Aug. 11 in Lake Zu...
-
‘This goes both ways’: Luke’s of Mundelein joins Vienna Beef Hall of Fame, thanks communityAug 06, 2024 3:41 pm - There is more to Luke’s of Mundelein than a good hot dog or beef sandwich. Add a sense of community and the motto “freshness, friendliness and cleanliness,” and you have the latest Vienna Beef Hall of Fame inductee.
-
Marriott leads all suburban theater with 17 Jeff Award nominationsAug 06, 2024 10:17 am - Marriott Theatre leads all suburban theaters with 17 equity Joseph Jefferson Award nominations. Drury Lane earned 14, most of them for its revival of “Ain’t Misbehavin’.” And Glen Ellyn’s Buffalo Theatre Ensemble received five nominations, the most in its history.
-
Best Bets: The Fest for Beatles Fans returns to Rosemont this weekendAug 05, 2024 1:42 pm - While Beatles fans gather in Rosemont for the 50th fan fest and fans of ‘60s and ‘70s pop converge on Aurora’s Paramount Theatre for the “Happy Together Tour,” aviation fans will head to Lake Michigan’s shores for the Chicago Air and Water Show.
-
Festivals Aug. 9-15: Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days, Gurnee Days, Taste of Glen EllynAug 05, 2024 10:32 am - Mark your calendars for Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days, Gurnee Days, the Taste of Glen Ellyn and more happening this week.
-
Chicago Air and Water Show, Highwood Garlic Fest, Taste of Glen Ellyn and more in this week’s eventsAug 05, 2024 10:32 am - Sunday, Aug. 11 Blueberry Festival and Corn Boil: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 and Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18, at Windy Acres Farm Stand, 37W446 Fabyan ...