Festivals and Fairs
-
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
-
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...
-
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 ...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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. ...
-
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 ...
-
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,...
-
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...
-
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...