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Midwest travel: LOL! Chicago Sketch Comedy Fest turns 15
Dec 26, 2015 7:00 AM - Need a laugh? Stage 773 presents the 15th anniversary Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, the largest of its kind in the nation, bringing 165 groups performing 186 shows in eight days. Plus, info on New Year's Eve at 360 CHICAGO and tickets for Chicago's First Bites Bash.
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Midwest travel: Holiday train making rounds at 360 CHICAGO
Dec 19, 2015 7:00 AM - Need winter break ideas? Take your favorite model train fan to 360 CHICAGO, the observation deck in the John Hancock Center, to see Chicago's famous holiday train at its new home on the 94th floor. Or head to Crystal Mountain in Michigan for a week of outdoor fun.
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Midwest travel: Kohl Children's Museum drops the ball twice Dec. 31
Dec 12, 2015 7:17 AM - Kohl Children's Museum in Glenview will ring in the New Year (twice) with Times Square-inspired celebrations, including giant confetti drops at "midnight." If you miss the water, Entertainment Cruises, including the Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago and Mystic Blue, shove off all month for holiday and New Year's Eve cruises on Lake Michigan.
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Midwest travel: Start the holidays with the Art Institute
Nov 21, 2015 7:17 AM - Build a gingerbread house at Chicago's Millennium Park, or see the wreathing of the lions outside the Art Institute. And a little further out, you can celebrate the traditions of Sinterklaas in Pella, Iowa.
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Midwest travel: Supper club celebrates 'Rocky Horror'
Oct 24, 2015 7:15 AM - Chicago's Untitled Supper Club celebrates 40 years of cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with a special party Oct. 29. See zombie skaters, stilt dancers, flying cyborg trapeze artists and much more. There will be themed drinks and appetizers, too.
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Midwest travel: Hotels offering spooky stays, events
Oct 17, 2015 7:15 AM - Halloween used to be a kids' holiday, but local hotels are making it grow up a little with nightmare weekend stays and ghoulish gatherings.
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Midwest travel: Intuit exhibits Richard Saholt collages
Oct 10, 2015 7:15 AM - The late World War II veteran Richard Saholt is known for his large-format collages that combine shocking commercial illustrations with powerful words and phrases. A new Intuitexhibit is showcasing his collages devoted to famous figures and controversial topics.
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Midwest travel: Carve out fun at Highwood's Great Pumpkin Fest
Oct 3, 2015 7:20 AM - Help break the Guinness World Record for the most pumpkins carved and lit at one time (along with plenty of other activities) at Highwood's Great Pumpkin Fest Oct. 9-11.
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Midwest travel: Kids can 'Run! Jump! Fly!' at Kohl
Sep 26, 2015 7:15 AM - It's what kids want to do most -- "Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action" opens at Glenview's Kohl Children's Museum Sept. 29. Plus, experience historic neighborhoods, and oodles of art, during the second annual Beverly Art Walk in Chicago Oct. 3.
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Midwest travel: Let art speak to you at Grand Art & Design Fest
Sep 19, 2015 7:15 AM - Chicago's Grand Art & Design Festival Sept. 26-27 gives you a chance to find that treasure, whether it be clothing, home decor or furnishings. Long Grove's annual Apple Fest delivers all things apple Sept. 25-27.
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