Festivals and Fairs
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Call to artists: Apply for 19th annual St. Charles Fine Art ShowJan 08, 2017 10:00 pm - Applications are being accepted for the 2017 juried St. Charles Fine Art Show. Artists who want to apply must submit an application by the Tuesday, Jan. 31, deadline. M...
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Midwest travel: From Chili Cook-off to Chicago International Puppet Theater FestJan 07, 2017 6:24 am - Chicago Chili out Warm your insides with tastes of 20 different chili recipes at the ninth annual Chili Cook-off at FitzGerald's in Berwyn. Plus, you'll also get appet...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendJan 06, 2017 12:00 am - A flea market, an animal expo and a basketball game where you can drink beer with your beagle are among this weekend's eclectic offerings. Here are five ideas. For other...
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Full solar eclipse gets suburbanites booking summer trips downstateJan 05, 2017 4:00 am - Thousands of suburban astronomy fans will be among the 50,000 people expected to converge on downstate Illinois this summer to witness the rare full solar eclipse. On Au...
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New East Dundee event schedule criticized by downtown stakeholdersJan 05, 2017 12:00 am - E. Dundee cuts some summer events but adds to rest of year
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Addison gearing up for WinterfestJan 02, 2017 12:00 am - Would-be artists at last year's Winterfest in Addison encountered an unexpected challenge. Temperatures dipped so low at the annual outdoor celebration that their "paint...
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Midwest travel: Chicago walking tour honors 'Drinks, Daleys and Dead Guys'Dec 24, 2016 6:00 am - Chicago Saucy and bossy Looking to get out of the house? Consider “A Holiday Tour of Drinks, Daleys and Dead Guys,” an atypical downtown holiday walking tour. Primarily ...
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Sunday picks: Celtic Woman comes 'Home for Christmas' in NapervilleDec 18, 2016 6:00 am - 'Home for Christmas: The Symphony Tour' Fresh off the release of the holiday album “Voices of Angels,” the Irish ensemble Celtic Woman returns with the “Home for Christm...
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Midwest travel: Skijor, snowshoe, sled, ski and more through GalenaDec 17, 2016 6:22 am - Mush! Yeah, we have to exercise more in 2017. For completely different and fun workouts, try skijoring (cross-country skiing while being pulled by a dog) and snowshoeing...
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Weekend picks: Ralphie May brings a dose of cheer to the ArcadaDec 17, 2016 6:12 am - May we laugh? Catch up with comedian Ralphie May following his 2015 Netflix comedy specials "Unruly" and "Imperfectly Yours" at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. ...