Festivals and Fairs
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Earth Day events in the Fox ValleyApr 19, 2012 3:03 pm - Earth Day is the perfect time to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty of the Fox Valley. Here are some events taking place this weekend that offer a cha...
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Performing and visual arts highlight Fox Valley festivalsApr 19, 2012 1:28 pm - The arts will be showcased this summer in the Fox Valley, with several festivals and fairs centered around the performing and visual arts. But those who would rather jus...
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The arts come alive at Kaneland festivalApr 18, 2012 8:18 am - Imagine immersing yourself in the visual and performing arts for an entire day. Taking a workshop on glass fusing, mime performance or caricature drawing. Watching a ban...
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A wee bit of Ireland in Mt. ProspectApr 17, 2012 3:05 pm - Want to extend your St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations? The party didn’t have to end in March. Come to downtown Mount Prospect on Saturday, April 21, for Mount Prospect’s Ir...
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Mt. Prospect Irish Fest is April 21Apr 12, 2012 5:44 pm - Mount Prospect invites everybody downtown on Saturday, April 21 for Irish Fest, under a huge heated tent with Irish music, food and beer. The event is 3—10:30 p.m. in th...
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Artists can apply to Palatine juried art fairApr 10, 2012 3:02 pm - The Palatine/Inverness Arts Council and Palatine Jaycees are accepting artist applications for their eighth annual juried art fair, An Art Affair Around the Square, whic...
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Bartlett arts festival deadline extendedApr 05, 2012 4:02 pm - The deadline for entries for the Arts in Bartlett 10th Anniversary Arts Festival has been extended to April 9. All media is welcome, including oil/acrylic paintings, wa...
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Arlington Hts. woman leaving post as Chicago Rose of TraleeMar 30, 2012 5:20 pm - Who will be the next Chicago Rose of Tralee? This Saturday, 40 contestants from the Chicago area and suburbs will vie to become the next Rose of Chicago and for a chanc...
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Popular pet expo under way in Arlington HeightsMar 16, 2012 7:53 pm - The Chicagoland Family Pet Expo opened Friday and continues through Sunday at Arlington Park. The hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admissi...
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Barrington Celtic Fest beginsMar 16, 2012 5:10 pm - Barrington Celtic Fest, which began Friday, will continue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday outdoors on Park Avenue, east of Cook Street, and indoors at McGonigal’s Pub at ...