Cook County Entertainment
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‘Every detail matters’: The joy of sharing a meal is key for owners of Gia Mia, Livia, moto imōtoOct 14, 2025 10:18 am - “Whether it’s a rustic Italian trattoria, a sleek Pan-Asian lounge or a vibrant wood-fired kitchen, we create places that feel familiar yet exciting — places people want to return to,” said chef Mike Bomberger of BG Hospitality Group’s restaurants, which include Gia Mia, moto imōto, Livia Italian Eatery and more.
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Ink and drink: Martini Room in Elgin hosts first flash tattoo eventOct 13, 2025 3:29 pm - Martini Room in Elgin held an unusual event last week. It hosted three local tattoo artists who gave flash tattoos to customers.
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Enjoy music, pumpkin carving and more when Harvest Hoot returns to Oakton campus Oct. 18Oct 13, 2025 10:56 am - The city of Des Plaines’ annual autumn festival, Harvest Hoot, returns to the Oakton College campus from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.
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Crystal Lake’s Raue Center receives ‘game-changer’ grant, explores satellite theater in East DundeeOct 13, 2025 10:49 am - The Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts has received a multiyear, $150,000 grant that could support a possible expansion into East Dundee.
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Brotherhood of Harmony to offer free singing lessonsOct 13, 2025 10:45 am - The Brotherhood of Harmony is offering a free five-week program of singing and voice lessons beginning Oct. 23 in Palatine.
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Maine East choirs, orchestras to present fall concert Oct. 15Oct 13, 2025 10:02 am - The Maine East Choir and Orchestra will present their annual Fall Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct, 15, in the Maine East High School Auditorium.
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Getting the band back together: Garage rockers from St. Viator to perform in suburbs for first time since ’60sOct 12, 2025 7:10 pm - The Huns — a garage band that formed at St. Viator High School in the 1960s — is reuniting and performing publicly for the first time since their teenage years.
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Scarecrow building, pumpkin decorating draw families to Autumn Harvest festOct 11, 2025 3:36 pm - A scarecrow-building contest was among the highlights of the four-hourlong annual Autumn Harvest festival Saturday at North School Park in Arlington Heights.
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Connect with Elmhurst’s past at Graveside Stories Cemetery WalkOct 10, 2025 11:58 pm - Time is drawing near for a beloved Elmhurst event – Graveside Stories Cemetery Walk. With limited ticket availability, this one-of-a-kind, all-ages event lets attendees take a step back in time to learn about notable past residents of Elmhurst.
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Fox Lake and Libertyville partner in regional Halloween Express pumpkin jubileeOct 10, 2025 5:22 pm - Fox Lake and Libertyville are partnering for the “Holiday Express” pumpkin jubilee from 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Ave. in Fox Lake.