Museums
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Headlines from History series examines a transformative time in ChicagoJul 19, 2022 11:00 pm - The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park resumes its Headlines from History series with a presentation by the authors of "Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, the '72 White ...
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Cleve Carney Museum of Art celebrates summer exhibition 'Hooking Up'Jul 14, 2022 11:00 pm - The Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn is celebrating its summer 2022 exhibition "Hooking Up: Meet the Collection," with a reception Friday, July 15. The exhibiti...
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Help name the new octopus sculpture at Cantigny's Alebrijes exhibitJul 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The 49th alebrije, a spectacular 15-foot-high octopus sculpture, is the final creation and crowning achievement by the six artists featured in "Alebrijes: Creatures of a...
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Resort cabin in McHenry County gets second life as historic structureJul 10, 2022 11:00 pm - The public is invited to join the McHenry County Historical Society for the plaquing of a unique structure: the restored Cabin No. 8 at Pink Harrison's Resort on the sho...
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Thousands of visitors check out 'Wizard of Oz' collection now on display at Gail BordenJul 08, 2022 11:00 pm - This summer's "Wizard of Oz" educational exhibit is bringing thousands of people through the doors of Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. The exhibit guest boo...
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Naper Nights continues July 15-16 with tributes to '90s bandsJul 07, 2022 11:00 pm - On July 15-16, the Naper Nights Community Concert Series at Naper Settlement continues this month with tribute acts performing the hits of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pea...
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Giant octopus rises up from Cantigny Park's 'Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World' exhibitJul 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Rising 15 feet from its grassy nest, with eight long tentacles ablaze in color, a spectacular octopus sculpture is the final creation and crowning achievement of "Alebri...
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Date With History explores 'Patriots From the Barrio'Jun 28, 2022 11:00 pm - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park continues its acclaimed "Date with History" series with author Dave Gutierrez at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7. He will discuss his ...
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Celebrate Fourth of July at Aurora's Tanner House MuseumJun 28, 2022 11:00 pm - Aurorans can participate in old-fashioned Independence Day fun on Monday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tanner House Museum, 304 Oak Ave, in Aurora's historic Ta...
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Two exhibits honoring veterans at First Division MuseumJun 28, 2022 11:00 pm - This summer, stop by the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park for two new exhibits: "Panel 44: Eight Days in March," a traveling exhibit commemorating the 40th annive...