McHenry County Entertainment
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Dining out: Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Pierogi Day and moreOct 02, 2024 6:32 am - With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, some local restaurants are encouraging you to eat and drink pink to support research and awareness. Also, Tuesday, Oct. 8, is National Pierogi Day, and bingo is getting a lot cooler in Oak Brook.
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‘American folklore’: Libertyville museum hosting Bob Ross exhibitSep 27, 2024 11:42 pm - A special exhibition at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville features 75 never-seen-in-public paintings by Bob Ross.
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Lake County orchestra fall concert set for Oct. 19Sep 27, 2024 3:27 pm - The Lake County Symphony Orchestra is holding its fall concert, Broadway Cabaret, Oct. 19 at Hawthorn Woods village hall, 2 Lagoon Drive. All ages are welcome to experie...
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Filmmaker Jim Merkel to screen ‘Saving Walden’s World’ at McHenry County CollegeSep 27, 2024 2:54 pm - Jim Merkel transformed his work from helping to develop weapons to building sustainable systems. See his film “Saving Walden’s World” on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at McHenry County College.
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‘I’m just a storyteller’: Meet the St. Charles retiree turned murder mystery authorSep 27, 2024 3:30 am - Glynn Amburgey of St. Charles has written three murder mysteries since retiring from his job at the city of St. Charles in 2012.
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Pino Farina Band to headline Huntley Fall Fest with new single release and special fan giveawaySep 26, 2024 9:50 pm - Alt-rock powerhouse Pino Farina Band is set to electrify the stage at Huntley Fall Fest on Sept. 27, with a performance that will mark not only their headlining debut but also the highly anticipated release of their new single, “I Need Answers.”
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Casa Tequilas brings real flavors of Mexico to ElginSep 25, 2024 1:51 pm - Casa Tequilas recently opened on Randall Road in Elgin in a space that used to be a Denny’s. Owner Luis Pacheco said the restaurant specializes in real Mexican food like his mother used to make.
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Live music, fireworks and family fun at Huntley Fall FestSep 24, 2024 11:43 pm - The 19th annual Huntley Fall Fest features three days of live entertainment, carnival rides, food, Saturday fireworks, family fall activities, a craft shows and more.
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Dining out: National Coffee Day, Geneva brewery nabs gold for seltzersSep 24, 2024 5:33 pm - National Coffee Day is Sunday, which means you can get a free cup of joe at a number of suburban spots. High school football fans can score BOGO burritos and bowls on Fridays and a Geneva brewery took home six medals from a national seltzer championship.
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Funny business: Comedy shows, improv and standup clubs bring the laughs this fallSep 22, 2024 9:07 am - Chicago is a world-famous comedy town. Here are some suggested shows, comedy venues and funny troupes to take note of this fall season.