McHenry County Entertainment
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Kane County high school students invited to showcase photography skills though Regional Office of EducationAug 21, 2024 5:22 pm - As students return to school, the Kane County Regional Office of Education is preparing to begin a fall tradition. Each September, high school students across Kane County are invited to take part in the Student Photography Contest.
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The Mustang Summit heads to Woodstock’s Soulful Prairies Aug. 25Aug 21, 2024 10:25 am - The Mustang Summit is galloping into the Soulful Prairies sanctuary and healing center in Woodstock on Sunday, Aug. 25, as part of the initiative to expand mustang education to the horse-loving general public.
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Concerts Aug. 23-29: Lindsey Stirling, P!NK, Styx and Foreigner, Luke Bryan, Pearl Jam and moreAug 21, 2024 6:49 am - Upcoming concerts include P!NK, Styx and Foreigner, The Doobie Brothers, Luke Bryan, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, O.A.R., Deep Purple and more.
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Festivals Aug. 23-29: Geneva Concours d’Elegance, Palatine Street Fest, Buffalo Grove Days and moreAug 20, 2024 6:24 am - Mark your calendars for Palatine Street Fest, Buffalo Grove Days, Geneva Concours d’Elegance, West Chicago Food Festival, Port Clinton Arts Festival in Highland Park and more happening this week.
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Dining out: It’s pumpkin spice season at StarbucksAug 20, 2024 6:23 am - Pumpkin Spice Latte season starts Thursday at Starbucks. Plus we’ve got offers for National Waffle and Pork Chop Days, respectively, and there’s a new restaurant filling a recent void in Woodstock.
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‘I have to do something’: Algonquin musician promotes awareness of Ukrainian resistanceAug 16, 2024 10:42 pm - If the pen is mightier than the sword, music may be mightier still as evidenced by the Algonquin musician attempting to raise the morale of Ukrainians fighting Russia’s invasion and promote awareness of their ongoing struggle.
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‘He left us such a gift’: In ‘Love From the Front … and Beyond,’ daughter shares WWII vet’s storiesAug 16, 2024 3:00 am - The daughter of World War II veteran and longtime St. Charles resident Bill Wiebmer has published a book with his letters and stories, “Love From the Front ... And Beyond.”
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Afrofest celebrates African culture and heritageAug 14, 2024 3:29 pm - Afrofest, a celebration of African culture and heritage, will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chic...
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Festivals Aug. 16-22: Taste of Glen Ellyn, Little Bear Ribfest, ZooBrew and moreAug 13, 2024 3:03 pm - Mark your calendars for Naper Nights, Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival, ZooBrew, Little Bear Ribfest, Elburn Days, Grayslake Summer Days and more happening this week.
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Metra Lot Concert: Smooth Sailing — a night of Yacht Rock musicAug 12, 2024 2:12 pm - Come on out to the village of Barrington Commuter Parking Lot at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, for an evening with Smooth Sailing — a night of Yacht Rock music.