Museums
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Elgin History Museum exhibit celebrates Elgin Symphony’s 75th anniversarySep 11, 2024 2:00 pm - An exhibit exploring the history of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens Friday, Sept. 13, at the Elgin History Museum.
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Elgin’s ‘Brown Bag’ series to offer ‘A Brief History of Immigration to the United States’Sep 11, 2024 12:26 am - The Elgin Area Historical Society’s “Brown Bag Lunch Series” continues at noon Thursday, Sept. 12, with “A Brief History of Immigration to the United States” with Edward Bates.
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Best Bets: Follow a butterfly’s journey at Morton Arboretum, laugh it up at Second CitySep 10, 2024 6:08 am - Looking for something to do this week? Learn about a butterfly’s journey at the Morton Arboretum, see Lyric Opera’s season opener “Rigoletto,” laugh it up at The Second City’s newest show and experience Iceland by air at Flyover at Navy Pier.
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From Barbie to Scooby's to Jefferson v. Adams: Special programs complement ‘Instantly Iconic’ exhibits at DuPage museum this fallSep 09, 2024 11:50 pm - This fall, the DuPage County Historical Museum's new “Instantly Iconic” exhibits highlight DuPage County’s rich history of presidential encounters, iconic childhood toys, and coming-of-age experiences.
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Will history look kindly on our use of natural resources?Sep 09, 2024 12:18 pm - Des Plaines History Center director Kurt Begalka shares thoughts on how controlling invasive species can help preserve natural resources, such as Lake Michigan.
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Lisle Heritage Society to host 40th annual ‘Depot Days’Sep 06, 2024 11:50 pm - On Sept. 14-15, Lisle Depot Days will be brimming with activities and demonstrations that entertain and educate visitors of all ages about local history.
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Best Bets: New Elmhurst exhibitions celebrate movie houses, public artSep 04, 2024 8:49 am - New exhibitions honoring historic movie houses and public art open at two Elmhurst museums; the Fiestas Patrias Festival returns to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park; and blues rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd plays the suburbs this week.
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History walk set for Oct. 11 at Winfield’s St. John CemeteryAug 29, 2024 12:04 am - Join the Winfield Historical Society and volunteer cemetery walk interpreters who will tell the story of people who lived during the historic early years of the village.
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Glen Ellyn History Center to host 29th Pioneer Day Sept. 29Aug 27, 2024 10:08 pm - Come see what life was like for the early settlers of Glen Ellyn, on the same spot where early residents lived.
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Best Bets: Angela Ingersoll, Big Bounce America, Irish Days and moreAug 27, 2024 4:24 pm - Award-winning singer/actress Angela Ingersoll returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, the world’s largest bounce house arrives in Skokie, and Irish eyes are smiling at Long Grove Irish Days this weekend.