Susan Klovstad
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Visit Elgin's Window Wonderland and tree lightingNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - If you're not in the holiday spirit after this weekend, don't blame downtown Elgin. Holiday happenings abound in the city this weekend, the biggest of which is the Rocki...
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Elgin's 'painted ladies' open their doors for the holidaysNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - If the idea of touring decorated homes is appealing, but having to spend a lot of time on your feet is less so, the North East Neighborhood Association's Homes for the H...
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'Beauty and the Beast' at Batavia Fine Arts CentreNov 02, 2011 12:00 am - Although theater manager and director Dominic Cattero is excited about the opening of Batavia High School's first play in the new Batavia Fine Arts Centre, he says the p...
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Cutting-edge theater comes to CaryAug 26, 2011 12:00 am - 'Inhabit, Scenes in a Warehouse' keeps audience on its toes
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World of Faeries comes to South ElginAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - For kids of all ages, Ren Faire junkies or those who enjoy costume play and swordfighting, the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin offers a chance for escapism. “It...
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Kane County Fair ready to open WednesdayJul 19, 2011 1:00 am - The smell of dust, sweat, farm animals and funnel cakes isn't all that will fill the air at the Kane County Fair starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday. New this year will be the ...
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The toys of summerJul 19, 2011 1:00 am - After a six-year lapse, the Chicago Toy Show, which presented a summer event for 32 years, is back. The Chicago Toy Show Summer A-Fair is set for 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sat...
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Head to the river for Fox Valley festivalsMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - @X BTO Byline attribution italic:sklovstad@dailyherald.com If the thought of summer has you dreaming of corn on the cob, ribs and funnel cakes — or spreading your blanke...
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Postal carriers, United Way team up for food driveMay 09, 2011 12:00 am - Residents throughout the suburbs won’t have to go out of their way to help the hungry in an upcoming food drive. In fact, they need only walk as far as their mailbox whe...
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Scandinavian Day Festival by the numbersSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Keeping ethnic traditions alive has grown more challenging as years have passed, according to Jack Grandin, treasurer of Vasa Park in South Elgin. "Scandinavians assimil...