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Fastest-Growing Illinois Place Has Italian Food, Bowling & Bocce?
This will not be surprising to you even a little bit, but I've never been considered trendy. That means there's something I do not have in common with an Illinois place that is one of the fastest-growing in America as they combine Italian food, bowling and bocce ball into one experience.
Enter to Win Tickets to see Home Free!
Home Free, country music’s favorite acapella group, is coming back to the Genesee on Thursday, September 26th at the Genesee Theatre! And Star has your change to win a pair of tickets!. These extraordinary showmen put their own spin on country and pop classics that rival the originals. Each...
Playwrights to Debut New Works As Part Of Waukegan Theatre Festival
Since last fall, Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan, Illinois has been supporting a residency of playwrights developing new plays through monthly online meetings. Now, as part of a revamped Waukegan Theatre Festival, they're ready to showcase these works with a weekend long reading series. Resident playwrights include Lyra Nalan, Adrienne Dawes, Ron Anahaw, Marjorie Muller, Chase Wheaton-Werle, and Zach Barr. The residency was facilitated by fellow playwright Zack Peercy.
Illinois Holocaust Museum Using VR Headsets to Bring Survivor Stories to RNC, DNC
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie is taking its mission on the road this summer, bringing the stories of survivors to life at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions through virtual reality headsets. “It’s just a very engaging way to connect,” said Deb Rodak, who’s part of...
Photos: Residents move and groove at Glow in the Park
Ingraham Park on Saturday was a vibrant gathering place for glow in the dark enthusiasts of all ages. Hosted by the City of Evanston, Glow in the Park dance party kicked off at 7 p.m. against a backdrop of thumping bass and every hue of neon. Many attendees wore white...
Orion Ensemble Reveals 32nd Season Featuring Chicago Premieres & More
The Orion Ensemble is offering iconic chamber works—new and beloved—for its 32nd season, a four-concert series at three venues: Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, where Orion is an Ensemble in Residence this season; PianoForte Studios in downtown Chicago; and New England Congregational Church in Aurora. The Chicago performances also will be available via livestream.
There’s A Secret Underground Dinosaur Museum Hiding At This Mineral Shop In Illinois
Evanston, Illinois, might be best known for its proximity to Chicago and the prestigious Northwestern University. But it also harbors a hidden gem that will make you question everything you thought you knew about quirky attractions. Tucked away within the unassuming walls of Dave’s Down to Earth Rock Shop lies...
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