Festivals and Fairs
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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 ...
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Hoffman Estates fireworks show may include Elgin, Hanover ParkMar 15, 2012 6:22 pm - Hoffman Estates Mayor William McLeod is working with the mayors of Elgin and Hanover Park to host a Fourth of July fireworks show at the Sears Centre Arena this year. Th...
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The Suburbs This Weekend: Disney dames, pizza and St. Patrick's DayMar 14, 2012 11:00 am - Classic fairy tales, a celtic festival and two great restaurants are among selections by Sean Stangland and Richard Battin in The Suburbs This Weekend. Sean recommends T...
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St. Charles to go green at St. Patrick’s Day paradeMar 07, 2012 1:11 pm - It doesn’t matter if you’re Irish or not. It’s about having a good time. The 13th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012, on M...
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Palatine preparing to paint town greenMar 06, 2012 2:16 pm - Palatine will “Paint the Town Green” on Saturday, March 17, at the community’s second annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, featuring a parade, Irish market and festivit...
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Unleash your creativity at Elgin’s FallBack Arts FestivalMar 04, 2012 9:54 pm - Take a weekend to immerse yourself in the arts, when the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission and the city of Elgin present the second FallBack Arts Festival. The festival, w...
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Creative dance festival comes to ElginMar 04, 2012 8:54 pm - Elgin Ties Dance Festival will debut its first show April 19-21 at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., eighth floor, Elgin. It is an Elgin-based collaboration bet...
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Celebrating the arts in District 303Feb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - What do you get when you cross an alternative folk rock band with a nationally known visual artist, ballet dancers, a middle school band and elementary students playing ...
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The Suburbs This Weekend: Floating lanterns, restaurants, and SeinfeldFeb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - Floating lanterns, a new restaurant, the return of a comic icon and tasters' choice at a Barrington bistro, are among the items Sean Stangland and Richard Battin feature...