Cook County Entertainment
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A picture is worth 1,000 words but a song may be worth $1,000Jul 10, 2025 4:29 pm - The fourth annual Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest is open, offering cash prizes up to $1,000 for original songs with no thematic restrictions.
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‘Everything I make has a little something extra’: La Michoacana Extreme opens in South Elgin SaturdayJul 10, 2025 4:28 pm - La Michoacana Extreme will hold a grand opening celebration at 321 Randall Road in South Elgin Saturday at noon.
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Want to know Rachel Brosnahan’s secret? First share yours.Jul 10, 2025 3:41 pm - Rachel Brosnahan, who grew up in Highland Park, embraces the character of ambitious reporter Lois Lane in the new “Superman” movie.
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St. James Theatre to present ‘Matilda the Musical’Jul 10, 2025 12:55 pm - St. James Theatre in Arlington Heights will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” July 10-20.
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Botanical art meets environmental justice at Brushwood Center exhibitionJul 10, 2025 12:46 pm - The opening reception for “Rooted in the Shadow of Coal: Botanical Treasures of the Waukegan Dunes” will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at the Gallery at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods.
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Kane County Fair returns with live music, rodeos and demolition derbyJul 09, 2025 5:07 pm - The 156th Kane County Fair is a big fun-fair with a small town feel, filled with grandstand events, popular live bands like the Hillbilly Rockstarz, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H contests, outdoor kids events, and the popular Classic Car Show.
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Taste the difference: Local flavor blooms at farm-to-table restaurantsJul 09, 2025 4:35 pm - The farm-to-table movement continues to gain traction, with suburban restaurants partnering with local vendors to supply their ingredients, whether it’s produce for a salad or the craft beer to go with it. Grab a fork and taste the farm-to-table difference.
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Cellist Jean Hatmaker to take the stage with Sinfonietta DuPageJul 09, 2025 12:26 pm - Cellist Jean Hatmaker solos in Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 with the Sinfonietta DuPage on July 22. Also on the program is Rosetti's "Symphonie de Chasse.“
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Schaumburg Summer Theatre opens 35th season with ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ musicalJul 09, 2025 11:34 am - The Schaumburg Summer Theatre is celebrating its 35th season with the Tony Award-winning musical “The Drowsy Chaperone,” running July 25 to Aug. 3 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts.
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Explore agricultural history at Elmhurst museum’s Family Farm Fest on July 13Jul 09, 2025 11:32 am - The Elmhurst History Museum is hosting the free Family Farm Fest on July 13, featuring petting zoo, games, music, and more to celebrate “Acre: Our Farming Heritage” exhibit.