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Things to do Nov. 24-30: Navy Pier's Light Up the Lake, tree lightings, holiday markets, 'Nutcracker' and moreNov 23, 2023 10:09 AM - Fireworks return to Navy Pier on Saturdays during Light Up the Lake. Plus, add some sparkle to your weekend at tree lightings, Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic, seasonal light shows, and holiday concerts and festivals.
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Perennials can provide lovely landscape throughout winterNov 19, 2023 6:00 AM - Wait to cut back perennials until early spring so that there will be some winter interest in the garden. Some perennials such as hostas do not look good after being frozen, so you may want to cut them back in fall as they flatten to the ground. I have a large hosta under an oak tree that I do not cut in fall as it flattens to the ground.
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From satires to spectacles, from family-friendly to adult, holiday shows deliver something for everyone
Nov 16, 2023 12:51 PM - Suburban and city theaters offer holiday entertainment to suit every taste, from classic tales to seasonal sketch comedy to stage adaptations of TV favorites that could appeal to all ages, from kids to teens to adults.
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Things to do Nov. 17-23: Lightshows, Turkey Trots, tree lightings, holiday markets and moreNov 16, 2023 11:31 AM - Start getting in the spirit of the season at a holiday lightshow, tree lighting Turkey Trot, concert, market and more happening this weekend in the suburbs.
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Spotlight: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble stages Jane Austen-inspired 'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley'
Nov 15, 2023 11:56 AM - This week in suburban theater, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble revives the "Pride and Prejudice" sequel "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley," Marriott Theatre stages Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" and Manual Cinema remounts "A Christmas Carol" at Writers Theatre.
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Have some fun with forcing or layering bulbsNov 11, 2023 6:00 AM - With a little planning, you can have a spring flower show in the middle of winter inside your house. Or, for a dramatic spring display outdoors, try layering bulbs in containers and give them some TLC over the winter.
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Things to do Nov. 10-16: Veterans Day events, Lightscape, turkey trots and moreNov 9, 2023 1:19 PM - There's no shortage of events in the suburbs this weekend, including various Veterans Day events, festivals, turkey trots, concerts, craft fairs and more.
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Best Bets: Chicago Botanic's Lightscape, 'Downton Abbey -- The Exhibition,' Depeche ModeNov 8, 2023 12:37 PM - Lightscape lights up the Chicago Botanic Garden for the season starting Friday, "Downton Abbey -- The Exhibition" opens Friday in Skokie, Depeche Mode headlines the United Center and the Midwest Magic Circus takes over The Raue this weekend.
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Fall is a good time to spot, and eradicate, invasive buckthornNov 5, 2023 8:22 AM - If you've got a tree that is still green when others have turned color, you might have buckthorn, an invasive tree common in the Chicago area.
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Things to do Nov. 3-9: 312 Comedy Fest, Dia de los Muertos, pumpkin smashes and moreOct 31, 2023 6:00 AM - Comedians continue to the bring the funny to Chicago and the suburbs during the 312 Comedy Fest. Plus, don't miss the Stews & Brews (And Blues!) in Highland Park, pumpkin smashes, Day of the Dead and Diwali celebrations and more.
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