Museums
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‘Chicago and the homefront in World War II’ wraps up Wednesdays @ One spring season in St. CharlesApr 15, 2024 7:54 pm - The spring season of “Wednesdays @ One” events concludes May 1 when author, investigative journalist and educator Jerome M. O’Connor sheds light on how Americans on the...
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Learn about the popular ’60s floral shift dress in May 11 program on Lily PulitzerApr 15, 2024 6:52 pm - On Saturday, May 11, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society welcomes actress and historian Leslie Goddard portraying Lilly Pulitzer, the 1960s fashion icon. Pulitzer was a fas...
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‘A place that respects history’: Mayslake Hall could get more improvementsApr 15, 2024 5:30 am - The one-time home of coal baron F.S. Peabody has been surrounded by an “oasis of nature” for over a century, a tour description says. “You really can just bask in nature ...
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‘It feels amazing to be recognized’: Oakton students featured in Skyway Juried Art ExhibitionApr 10, 2024 2:35 pm - Oakton student Megan Africk, Wilmette, recognized with the Excellence Award Experience local artistic talent at the Skyway Juried Art Exhibition at Oakton College. R...
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Best Bets: Hail and farewell to Schaumburg’s Laugh Out LoudApr 10, 2024 11:04 am - Laugh it up while you can as Schaumburg’s Laugh Out Loud Theater closes this weekend. Plus, pianist Wael Farouk returns to the MAC and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Chicago.
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How Des Plaines History Center, Park District are supporting Earth MonthApr 08, 2024 12:43 pm - With April being Earth Month, it is only natural that we focus on … nature. And there certainly are many opportunities to do so.The Des Plaines Park District will celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
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Rock-afire Explosion regrouping for summer concerts at Volo MuseumApr 02, 2024 8:04 pm - For fans of a certain band that’s been out of the limelight for a few decades, excitement is ratcheting up at the Volo Museum. In fact, everything is coming together now ...
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Best Bets: CSO celebrates Shostakovich, Matthew Sweet returns to ChicagoApr 02, 2024 1:44 pm - Newly announced Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Klaus Mäkelä conducts the orchestra this weekend, alt rocker Matthew Sweet plays Chicago’s Metro, and Brit Floyd channels Pink Floyd in Waukegan.
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‘More smiles … than miles’: $124,998 Barbie van in Volo offers fun, fashion and plenty of pinkApr 01, 2024 8:49 am - The Volo Auto Museum’s $124,998 Barbie van won’t win any races, but it will turn heads and raise eyebrows.
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McConnell Ball to feature true tale of unsolved local whodunitMar 31, 2024 11:18 pm - The W.A. McConnell Foundation is bring back its popular McConnell Ball on Saturday, April 13 — complete with food, music, a chance to bid on prizes, and a turn-of-the-ce...