Museums
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Festivals Nov. 12-18: Let It Shine Lightshows, Chicago Botanic's Lightscape are now openNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - This weekend “Dr. Seuss Experience”: Noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 2 at Water Tower Place, ...
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Elgin History Museum offers one-of-a-kind experiences in online auctionNov 08, 2021 10:00 pm - While there will be no in-person fundraising gala this year, the Elgin History Museum wanted to offer something special in the online auction. Generous donors have allow...
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Best Bets: Jurassic Quest roars into Rosemont this weekendNov 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Dinosaur revival Jurassic Quest returns with loads of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, interactive science activities and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Con...
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Dunn Museum to display lesser-known Ansel Adams works in new exhibitionNov 05, 2021 6:00 am - Dunn Museum to display lesser-known Ansel Adams works in new exhibition
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Sleepy Hollow's John Fenzel to share his 'Memories of Wartime in Hampshire: 1944-45'Nov 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Boy meets "enemy" and makes a friend As a 12-year-old boy, John Fenzel Jr. was able to meet the "enemy" on friendly terms - from the safety of his hometown. A newsboy fo...
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Best Bets: Amy Grant headlines the Des Plaines Theatre & the Raue this weekendNov 03, 2021 6:00 am - Nashville songstress There are two chances to see Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist Amy Grant this weekend. First, on Saturday she headlines the Des Plaines Theatre, ...
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'Native Americans in Media' to be the focus on next History Speaks Nov. 7Nov 02, 2021 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 7, Naper Settlement's History Speaks series continues with "No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media" from 4 to 5 p.m. on Zoom. Speaker Ernest...
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Date with History to share stories about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Nov. 4Nov 01, 2021 11:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton continues its acclaimed Date with History series with an online program featuring military historian and bestsellin...
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Antioch history, including 'Ollie' the village hall ghost, packaged as a community eventOct 27, 2021 5:00 am - Through the years, many who have worked at Antioch village hall say they have felt an unexplained presence, heard an unexpected noise or saw a fleeting image. Could it b...
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Best Bets: Kevin Costner to rock the reopening of Des Plaines TheatreOct 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Hollywood rocker The Americana rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West headlines the reopening of the renovated Des Plaines Theatre at 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $99. (6...