Museums
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Join leading Lincoln, Civil War and Reconstruction experts at June 17 symposium at Cantigny ParkJun 13, 2023 11:00 pm - The Abraham Lincoln Association invites all history buffs for a day of learning and mingling with nationally-renowned scholars and fellow enthusiasts Saturday, June 17 a...
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Try your hand at 'Textiles & Tools,' 19th century-style, at the Durant-Peterson HouseJun 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Discover how families worked with wool, flax, and cotton to spin, weave, and stitch as they created textiles in the 1800s with demonstrations on tape weaving, lacemaking...
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Naper Settlement kicks off annual Naper Nights Community Concert Series on June 16-17Jun 13, 2023 11:00 pm - On June 16-17, Naper Settlement's annual Naper Nights Community Concert Series kicks off its 2023 season with local and national tribute acts performing the hits of Jimi...
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Throw axes, race remote controlled cars and more at Volo Museum's Father's FestJun 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Beer. Axe-throwing. Giant remote-controlled car racing for prizes. All against a backdrop of life-size, screen-used movie trains, surrounded by myriad eclectic exhibits ...
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Tanner House Museum open on Sunday for summer toursJun 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Tours of the 1857 Tanner House Museum are offered every Sunday afternoon of the summer until Sept. 3. Admission is free although donations are appreciated. Hours for th...
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Hundreds turn out for Warhol Aurora Summer KickoffJun 09, 2023 11:00 pm - It was a party with a purpose in Aurora Thursday night. The purpose was to celebrate iconic artist Andy Warhol while attracting residents and visitors to the downtown bu...
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Best Bets: Blippi in Rosemont, Chi-Soul Fest, Jim Breuer, Umphrey's McGee rock docJun 07, 2023 6:00 am - Live @ Lighthouse Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago, initiated its summer concert series this week. Classical and jazz musicians will perform a...
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Take a trolley ride through history at Fox River Trolley Museum's Rails to Victory June 10-11Jun 05, 2023 11:00 pm - Rails To Victory 2023 is rolling out of the station this summer the weekend of June 10-11. This World War II living history re-enactment and encampment, hosted by the F...
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'This is the greatest hits of Warhol': Andy Warhol works get COD art museum's unique treatmentJun 02, 2023 1:00 am - Andrew Warhola wears a suit and tie and a slight smile in his high school graduation photo. It's the first image visitors see in the new Andy Warhol exhibition, opening ...
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Take a ride through time via The Roarin' ElginJun 01, 2023 11:00 pm - New DuPage County Historical Museum exhibit features artifacts, programs