Festivals and Fairs
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Best bets: Dancers channel nature in 'Botanica'Aug 21, 2012 6:00 am - Nimble nature Modern dance mixes with mind-bending illusions based upon nature's flora when the acclaimed dance troupe Momix performs choreographer Moses Pendleton'...
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Palatine Street Fest starts FridayAug 20, 2012 4:55 pm - Palatine Street Fest 2012, a free festival in downtown Palatine, begins at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, and runs through 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26. Here’s a look at some of the ...
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Huntley Artfest doubles attendance in second yearAug 19, 2012 2:54 pm - Kenyon Priester started showing his eco-friendly custom woodworking at flea markets and art shows about five years ago, saying it saved his business, Kenyon Woodworking....
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“Elburn Idol” winner overcomes rough startAug 18, 2012 2:27 pm - As the music for “The One That Got Away” began, 14-year-old Nicole DiSandro stepped to the microphone in front of a hometown audience at Elburn Days and fell silent. The...
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Local band Keep 7 heats up South Elgin’s RiverfestAug 18, 2012 2:21 pm - The feeling of a summer festival before the Ferris wheel starts to turn and the smell of deep fried food fills the air is one of anticipation. It’s the same feeling you...
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Down-home blues featured at RibfestAug 18, 2012 10:55 am - Chicago blues and award-winning ribs highlight the Little Bear Ribfest set for 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, and 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Century Park, 1001 La...
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Air & Water Show announcer shows he's true blueAug 17, 2012 6:00 am - Every year in August, millions of Chicagoans, suburbanites and tourists flock to North Avenue Beach for the Chicago Air & Water Show. Herb Hunter is one of the them, but...
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Arlington Million pulls younger crowd with partiesAug 16, 2012 11:00 pm - Track creates nightclub and Party Zone
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Home Town Fest provides low-cost fun in Round LakeAug 16, 2012 8:30 am - There are a few new twists, but the single-day Home Town Fest in Round Lake is sticking to a tried and true formula: lots of fun at a low cost. “This will be our fourth ...
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Win gold Sunday at Fox Lake’s annual Cardboard Boat RaceAug 16, 2012 8:29 am - People can race for the gold (plated) medal during the 15th annual cardboard boat race Sunday in Fox Lake, officials said. The annual event kicks off at 8 a.m. with reg...