Lake County Entertainment
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Suburbs honor Juneteenth with celebrations, festivalsJun 11, 2025 11:44 am - Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Here are a few of the events planned to celebrate the day in the suburbs.
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Pushing the envelope: Upgraded dining spots a worthy opening act at RaviniaJun 10, 2025 5:53 pm - Visits to Ravinia Festival are an integral part of summer in the Chicago area, and while the musical acts are the headliners, don’t sleep on it as a dining destination.
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‘It’s really exciting’: Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ opening soon in downtown MundeleinJun 10, 2025 10:40 am - A much-anticipated barbecue restaurant should open in downtown Mundelein this summer.
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Spotlight: Marriott Theatre premieres 1980s jukebox tuner ‘Always Something There …’Jun 10, 2025 9:30 am - Marriott Theatre premieres the new 1980s-set jukebox tuner “Always Something There ...,” BrightSide Theatre revives the 1970s musical “Pippin” and Aurora’s Copley Theatre welcomes The Second City’s 65th anniversary show.
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New microbrewery, tap room planned in MundeleinJun 09, 2025 8:48 pm - A new microbrewery with a tap room could open soon in Mundelein.
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Mother-son duo from Barrington building bonds on ‘Lego Masters’Jun 07, 2025 12:15 pm - Barrington mother-son duo Anne and Luke Horwath, who share a passion for Lego building, competed against some of the world’s best builders in season five of “Lego Masters.”
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Free summer concerts to feature Elgin Symphony Orchestra musiciansJun 06, 2025 12:07 am - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is offering free outdoor summer concerts in Elgin, Barrington, and Hoffman Estates featuring ESO musicians. Concerts include brass and percussion performances for Juneteenth, July 2, and more.
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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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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.