Festivals and Fairs
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Weekend picks: Lee DeWyze hits Evanston's S.P.A.C.E.May 17, 2017 6:00 am - Hometown 'Idol' “American Idol” winner and Mount Prospect native Lee DeWyze performs songs from his new album, “Oil & Water,” plus other hits on Thursday at S.P.A.C.E., ...
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Take a walk through Elgin's Civil War historyMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - One of the last Civil War-era homes left standing in the Near West neighborhood of Elgin will be featured on the first Elgin Civil War History Walk, scheduled for noon t...
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See rare farm animals at annual show in Campton HillsMay 15, 2017 11:00 pm - This Sunday, visitors can spend a spring day on the farm and see historic breeds of livestock, poultry and working animals at Garfield Farm Museum's annual Rare Breeds L...
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Grayslake Arts Alliance hosts MayFest this weekendMay 15, 2017 1:00 am - The Grayslake Arts Alliance's MayFest will pair a variety of musical acts, ranging from jazz to folk to acoustic classic rock, with fine art Saturday at the Heritage Cen...
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Elgin's first Civil War re-enactment effort 'impressive'May 15, 2017 1:00 am - John Braese knows when he puts on his gray wool uniform to embody a Confederate captain in the Civil War, it's not going to be the real thing. For one, the 54-year-old w...
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Blooming Fest offers garden-themed funMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Plants popping with color, carefully potted and ready for a new place to call home, will be in plentiful supply Saturday at Blooming Fest in West Chicago. "We'll have 1,...
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Where to find farmers markets in the Fox ValleyMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Farmers market season is beginning throughout the Fox Valley. You can find locally grown produce and other products at these markets. Aurora Aurora Farmers Markets: Both...
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New East Dundee event celebrates artisan creationsMay 14, 2017 1:00 am - More than 20 artisans displayed their work Sunday at East Dundee's newest event, Art in the Park, held on the grounds of the Depot on River Street. Visitors celebrated ...
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Midwest travel: Chicago Craft Beer Week rolls into city, suburbsMay 13, 2017 7:00 am - Chicago Behind brew eyes Chicago Craft Beer Week features hundreds of tapping and sampling events around the city and suburbs including a spectacular kickoff at historic...
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10 ideas for 2017 Mother's Day weekend fun (beyond brunch)May 12, 2017 1:00 am - If you have brunch or dinner reservations for Mother's Day 2017, you're on your way to making Sunday special for Mom. But if you're looking to do something more, or want...