Museums
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Civil War historian to speak on 'Chicago's Memory of the Civil War' Oct. 23Oct 12, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., will host noted Civil War historian, author and consultant Robert I. Girardi on "Chicago's Memory o...
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Best Bets: Olympic gymnasts bring 'Gold Over America Tour' to Rosemont's Allstate ArenaOct 12, 2021 11:00 pm - Glorious gymnasts Expect a show with pop concert energy when Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Grace McCallum, Laurie Hernandez and more star in ...
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Sculpture by Arlington Heights artist finds a new home at Oakton Community CollegeOct 12, 2021 6:00 am - Sculptor Joseph Burlini has lived - and sculpted - in Arlington Heights for 50 years, and seeing his work installed in public areas never gets old. That was the case las...
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Cleve Carney Museum of Art hosts final exhibit by Chicago artist Tony FitzpatrickOct 11, 2021 11:00 pm - The Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn opens its inaugural season with "Tony Fitzpatrick: Jesus of Western Avenue." This will be the final museum exhibition by wo...
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society explores 'The Great Chicago Fire: A Phoenix from the Ashes' Oct. 16Oct 10, 2021 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 16, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society invites the community to "The Great Chicago Fire: A Phoenix from the Ashes," as part of the 150th anniversary com...
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Gurnee students learn local history and share facts with forest preserve visitorsOct 08, 2021 6:00 am - A project that fourth-grade teacher Jane Weiland created at Woodland Intermediate School in Gurnee not only teaches her students local history, but also educates visitor...
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Van Gogh hot air balloon to visit Pingree GroveOct 08, 2021 1:00 am - Local fans of Vincent Van Gogh will literally be able to look up to him via a visiting hot air balloon. Weather permitting, Goebbert's Farm in Pingree Grove is set to we...
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Women's Journeys in Fiber, Bloomingdale Artists Guild Fall Show on exhibit at Bloomingdale museumOct 07, 2021 11:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Park District Museum features two exhibits in its galleries that run through the end of October. Women's Journeys in Fiber "COLOR: Emotion • Interactio...
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'Carecrows' add a charitable touch to Cantigny Park's fall decorOct 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Four area nonprofits participate in educational exhibit for fun and charity
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Cantigny Fall Festival features crafts, pumpkins, music, and more Oct. 9Oct 05, 2021 11:00 pm - The Cantigny Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9, promises colorful autumn fun for all ages. Stop by the Parade Field, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton, between 10 a.m. and ...