Museums
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Best bets: Ruben and Clay, Lizzo, Bad Momz of Comedy, Van Gogh at the Art InstituteMay 09, 2023 6:00 am - Maifest in Long Grove Can't wait until Oktoberfest? Don your lederhosen and toast the spring weather during Buffalo Creek Brewing's inaugural Maifest, featuring oompah b...
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32nd Garfield Farm Museum to host its 32nd award ceremony May 12May 08, 2023 11:00 pm - On Friday, May 12, Garfield Farm Museum in Campton Hills will recognize four preservation endeavors at its 32nd awards ceremony at the historic Dunham Woods Riding Club ...
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Learn about 'The Railroad to Lafox' at Garfield Farm Museum May 13May 04, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 13, Garfield Farm Museum in Campton Hills will host an afternoon session on how railroads impacted the development and growth of northeastern Illinois i...
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Best Bets: Luke Combs, 'Immersive Van Gogh' meets 'Mozart Immersive,' Mexico Fest & moreMay 03, 2023 6:00 am - Immersive double bill “Immersive Van Gogh,” the blockbuster digital exhibition consisting of Vincent Van Gogh's masterworks returns to the Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 1...
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Elmhurst History Museum closes 'In Pursuit of Happiness' show with Cultural Crossroads CelebrationMay 02, 2023 11:00 pm - The Elmhurst History Museum's latest exhibit, "In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities," will soon be closing after a six-month run. The museum is presen...
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Elmhurst's 26th annual Art in Wilder Park to feature unveiling of 'Superheroes in Wilder Park' installationnMay 02, 2023 11:00 pm - The Elmhurst Park District and Elmhurst Art Museum's 26th annual Art in Wilder Park will feature a variety of artisans selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptur...
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World War I historian, author unravels legend of Sgt. Alvin York at 'Date With History' lectureApr 28, 2023 6:00 am - Any military history buff would find the "Date With History" presentations at the Visitor's Center of the First Division Museum and Cantigny Park in Wheaton to be intere...
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Best Bets: Pixar Putt, 'Swan Lake,' SUGA, Third Coast Percussion and moreApr 26, 2023 6:00 am - Golfing on the Pier Pixar Putt mini-golf returns to Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Suitable for all ages, the 18-hole course is inspired by characters and storie...
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Best bets: Lady A, 'The Office' Reunion, Winger, Pat McGann, Chicago Dance CrashApr 19, 2023 6:00 am - 'Homerathon' The National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, hosts a public reading in its entirety of “The Odyssey” - Homer's epic poem tracing the post-Troj...
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Rare Healy portrait comes home to ElmhurstApr 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Usually, history museums acquire objects that are meaningful to their mission and collections from items handed down through generations or donations from community reso...