Museums
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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...
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Best Bets: Good vibrations as Brian Wilson, Al Jardine & Blondie Chaplin play GeneseeOct 21, 2021 6:00 am - Gourds aglow There's still time to marvel at the nearly 1,000 carved gourds on display as part of Pier Pumpkin Lights at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Saturday ...
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Pumpkin Palooza returns to DuPage Children's Museum Oct. 30Oct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Families are encouraged to come in costume and celebrate the colorful fall season during Pumpkin Palooza from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at DuPage Children's Mu...
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Howl along at Naper Settlement's new 21+ Halloween event on Oct. 22-23Oct 17, 2021 11:00 pm - Join Naper Settlement for a howlin' good time at the museum's new Halloween event, "Howlin' at the Moon," for adults 21 or older, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22-23. Gu...
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National Indo-American Museum opens in LombardOct 15, 2021 1:00 am - The new National Indo-American Museum in Lombard officially opens its doors to the public on Saturday. Originally built as a midcentury medical office, the structure has...