Cook County Entertainment
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New performing arts venue in downtown Elgin aims to be ‘cornerstone’ of regional arts sceneJun 05, 2025 3:12 pm - The newly opened Lodge Performing Arts Center in downtown Elgin will serve as a home for two Schaumburg-based theater groups and be available for other groups to rent for performances throughout the year.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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12 places to enjoy patio season in the suburbsJun 04, 2025 1:31 pm - It’s finally outdoor dining season and we’ve got a dozen suburban eateries to get you started on a summer of al fresco dining.
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Santana tribute band to kick of Hanover Township concert series in ElginJun 04, 2025 12:32 pm - Hanover Township’s free Summer Concert Series will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at the Izaak Walton Reserve outdoor amphitheater at 899 Jay Street in Elgin with a performance by Santana tribute act Fuze Band.
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Lombard Historical Society’s first Wedding Expo to feature fashion show with vintage and modern dressesJun 04, 2025 11:39 am - The Lombard Historical Society is hosting its first Wedding Expo on June 7, featuring historical venues, local vendors, fashion shows, and tours of the Victorian Cottage and Carriage House.
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Elgin hosts free concerts under the stars this summerJun 04, 2025 11:10 am - Get ready to dance and sing along this summer! Elgin brings back its free Thursday night concert series June 5-Aug. 14, with performances by the ESO Brass Quintet, Rosie & the Rivets, Libido Funk Circus and more.
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Theo’s ‘Diana’ a tribute to beloved artistic directorJun 04, 2025 9:09 am - Brenda Didier, co-director/choreographer of Theo’s regional premiere of “Diana: The Musical,” suspected the show might be co-director Fred Anzevino’s last. It was, as the longtime Chicago-area theater veteran died April 28, days after rehearsals began. Didier and the creative team and cast proceeded with the show in his honor.
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Independent film to raise awareness and funding in fight against Alzheimer’sJun 04, 2025 12:08 am - “Forget Me Not” will be released on June 20, coinciding with the “Longest Day to Fight Alzheimer's” in a mission to increase awareness and raise funds to fight against Alzheimer's. There will be film showings at Elgin Community College and McHenry County College.
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Love on the Lawn, Illinois’ largest family reunion, combines music, community and purposeJun 03, 2025 10:55 pm - The Love on the Lawn Festival in Elgin returns on Aug. 30, offering music, community, and culture with headliners like Kid Capri and DJ Sundance.
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Dining out: National Donut Day and McD’s Snack Wrap is backJun 03, 2025 4:47 pm - Friday is National Donut Day, some suburban restaurants are supporting Pride Month with specials, and McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap.