Festivals and Fairs
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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. ...
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Weekend picks: Laugh with Finesse Mitchell at Schaumburg's ImprovDec 16, 2016 5:00 am - 'SNL' alum at the Improv Fans of comedian Finesse Mitchell ("Saturday Night Live," "Showtime at the Apollo") won't want to miss his ongoing standup gigs this weekend at ...
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Weekend picks: Kenny G brings 'Miracles' to Waukegan's GeneseeDec 13, 2016 10:00 pm - Easy listening Die-hard fans of smooth jazz and "adult contemporary" music won't want to miss Kenny G and "The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour 2016" at the Genesee Theatre,...
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Jolly, happy souls at West Chicago Frosty FestDec 11, 2016 12:00 am - Many great scholars have studied the legend of Frosty the Snowman. OK, we just made that up. It's entirely possible no great scholars have probed the hidden depths of Fr...
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Midwest travel: Get dancin' at Chicago Children's Museum's Snow Globe PartyDec 10, 2016 6:23 am - Chicago Dance in a snow globe Chicago Children's Museum invites families to experience the joys of winter indoors at a Snow Globe Party. Dance among snow flurries; throw...
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Preparations for Palatine's St. Patrick Day Celebration underwayDec 09, 2016 12:00 am - Christmas is still two weeks away, but organizers of the annual "Paint the Town Green" St. Patrick's Day celebration in Palatine are already signing up participants. App...
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Palatine St. Pat's parade seeking participantsDec 08, 2016 12:00 am - The organizers of Palatine's 7th annual Paint the Town Green St. Patrick's Day celebration are seeking sponsors as well as entrants for the Saturday, March 11 parade and...
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Thousands expected for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration in Des PlainesDec 07, 2016 12:00 am - Rev. Esequiel Sanchez, the new rector for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, predicts anxiety about national issues, particularly frustrations about imm...
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Guadalupe event organizers double security, plan for large crowdsDec 07, 2016 12:00 am - After record crowds joined in prayer and Masses to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines last year, organizers are doubling security and the po...