Festivals and Fairs
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Factories in residential neighborhoods are part of Geneva's historyJun 06, 2018 11:00 pm - Because the Tri-Cities represent communities with roots from the late 1800s, it is fairly common to see some industrial factories set within or near older neighborhoods....
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Lombard Historical Society offers dulcimer concertJun 06, 2018 11:00 pm - Chicago-based hammered dulcimer player Phil Passen will be the featured performer on Friday, June 15, when the Lombard Historical Society presents its first outdoor Conc...
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Festivals June 8-14: Chicago Blues Fest, cruise nights, beer fests, art fests & moreJun 06, 2018 12:15 pm - 35th Annual Chicago Blues Festival: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 8-10, at Millennium Park's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Mavi...
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Suds and summer: Suburbs, city bring on the craft beer festsJun 06, 2018 11:00 am - Summer's a great time for beer lovers. And craft beer fests across the suburbs provide the chance to try local and lesser-known brews in outdoor settings. Here's a look ...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsJun 06, 2018 6:00 am - North vs. South See battle re-enactments and learn about civilian life more than 150 years ago as part of the Elgin Civil War Experience 2018. It's this weekend at 600 S...
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Promenade of Art returns to Arlington HeightsJun 05, 2018 11:00 pm - Kick off the summer with a weekend of community and creativity at the 16th annual Promenade of Art, which takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, a...
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Why artists love Promenade of ArtJun 05, 2018 11:00 pm - Helen Chen, Arlington Heights, jewelry: It all comes down to the people. As a local artist, it's very exciting to be able to showcase my work to the people in my hometow...
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Naperville picnic dials back to simpler daysJun 05, 2018 11:00 pm - The ingredients of a historic afternoon outside will fall into place Sunday at the Naper Settlement. Yard games, vintage baseball and free ice cream will combine as par...
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Five Guys Named Moe open concert seriesJun 05, 2018 1:00 am - Five Guys Named Moe took center stage Tuesday as Bloomingdale launched its free Summer Concert Series in Old Town Park. The series continues at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays throug...
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Elmhurst Park District celebrating Adventure DayJun 05, 2018 1:00 am - When looking for ways to trade in the suburban lifestyle for some time in nature, most wouldn't guess one place to do it is a revamped landfill, but that's exactly what'...