McHenry County Entertainment
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Suburban museums educate about history, art, transportationJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - What can you learn at suburban museums? How cornmeal is made, the value of a blacksmith shop to 1830s white settlers, the kinds of weapons soldiers of the 1st Infantry D...
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Best places to view art in the suburbsJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - The Art Institute of Chicago may be one of the world's most acclaimed art museums, but it doesn't hold a monopoly on art worth viewing in the region. Throughout the subu...
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Lace up your skates at these outdoor ice skating rinks in the suburbsJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - While cold temperatures may cause some to remain indoors for the winter months, the chilly weather brings the opportunity for fun at the suburbs' outdoor ice-skating rin...
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Rocker/filmmaker Rob Zombie goes for jugular in Villa Park haunted houseOct 07, 2014 5:30 am - Anyone familiar with Rob Zombie's work knows that a haunted house with his name on it probably won't shy away from the nasty stuff. Zombie, a rock musician, screenwriter...
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Goodman, AWJ seek aspiring criticsSep 11, 2014 1:01 am - Goodman Theatre and the Association for Women Journalists invite girls in the 11th grade to apply for the eighth annual Cindy Bandle Young Critics program for 2014-2...
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Veteran project promotes awareness through artworkAug 16, 2014 7:00 am - Navy veteran Michael Woods, 32, knows how difficult it is to transition from the military back to civilian life. After serving in the Navy for 13 years, Woods of Huntley...
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Moms, daughters compete in McHenry fair look-alike contestJul 31, 2014 1:01 am - Never was a mother's love for her daughter more evident than Thursday night at the McHenry County Fair when 20 mom/daughter teams crowded the Hansen Pavilion stage for t...
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County fairs offer old-fashioned treats, offbeat attractionsJul 13, 2014 5:45 am - It's that time of year when you can eat almost anything deep-fried on a stick, watch wacky races from pigs to professional lawn mowers and appreciate agriculture in all ...
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35th Annual Lakeside FestivalJun 18, 2014 11:00 pm - The community is welcome at the 35th annual Lakeside Festival, held on the grounds of the historic Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake on July 3-6. Come for the carnival rides,...
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Woodstock Theatre Debuts Second Party RoomJun 18, 2014 11:00 pm - The Woodstock Theatre has opened its second party perfect for celebrating your child's next birthday at the movies. The new room can accommodate two small parties or one...