McHenry County Entertainment
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Best Bets: Chicago Botanic Garden, Morton Arboretum light up the nightNov 12, 2024 5:27 pm - Annual light displays shine bright at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Morton Arboretum starting this weekend. Plus, the Grand Kyiv Ballet performs “The Nutcracker” and country music artist Phil Vasser headlines the Raue.
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Musician and storyteller to present ‘Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest’ in Des PlainesNov 07, 2024 4:32 pm - Musician Dave Martin will share his unique blend of history and storytelling at the Des Plaines History Center’s November Coffee Talk, set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14.
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Sessions Jazz to perform at McHenry County College Nov. 16Nov 06, 2024 4:02 pm - McHenry County College will welcome Sessions Jazz at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, as part of its popular free Concert Series.
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Suburban restaurants thank service members with Veterans Day specialsNov 05, 2024 4:31 pm - Lots of suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11.
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TasteFest 2024 crowns local favorites in Great Taste AwardsNov 03, 2024 6:00 am - Nearly 400 guests enjoyed an evening of culinary delights and crafted spirits at the 19th annual Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce TasteFest on Oct. 23.
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Jack in the Box coming to former Arby’s spot on Randall Road in Lake in the HillsNov 02, 2024 5:02 pm - Jack in the Box soon will be serving up fast food along the Randall Road corridor in Lake in the Hills.
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Good or evil?: How owls have been depicted in folklore and historyOct 31, 2024 6:00 am - Nature columnist and owl enthusiast Mark Spreyer takes a look at how owls have fascinated humans for centuries, and how they’ve been depicted in folklore, fiction and history.
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra explores music through the lens of art in 2024-25 seasonOct 30, 2024 4:39 pm - How do you paint a symphony? That is the question the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra explores in its 2024-25 season. The theme for the 49th season is “Soundscapes.”
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Best Bets: Share laughs with Mike Toomey, Yakov Smirnoff, Larry David, Steve-OOct 29, 2024 9:54 pm - Mike Toomey, Yakov Smirnoff and Larry David are among the comedians headlining suburban and Chicago theaters. Plus, the Hemmens Cultural Center and James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts host Dia de los Muertos celebrations.
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Get in the spirit: Halloween-themed specials on tap at suburban bars, restaurantsOct 23, 2024 2:32 pm - Halloween falls on a Thursday, which means there’s an opportunity for an extra long week of celebrating. Suburban bars and restaurants are offering spooky events and specials to get you in the spirit.