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In life's literary waters, words are endangered, and half of the world's languages are circling the drain. Caught up in digital overload, we are victims in the rush that favors speed over accuracy, as well as ever-shortening messages.
Some people — perhaps the same ones who think this would be a questionable time for the meek to inherit the earth — refuse to line up with the "need for speed" crowd. Shrinking in number, they contend that grammar indeed matters.
Alas, texting/emails/voice mails rule the day as the world hurries on.
Though a few are hanging in, half of the planet's 7,000 languages will be extinct by the end of this century, experts say. On average, two are signing off each month, and many hundreds of languages are spoken by fewer than 50 people each.
One teetering language is spoken by only two men — both in their 80s — in Ayapana, Mexico.
They are said to be "men of few words, indifferent to each other's company." Maybe the Ayapanic language is already deceased, lacking only a death certificate.
Words quake at the prospect of dismissal. More in vogue are symbols and abbreviations spewing through space in fragments.
Purists also moan about the dependence on "spell check," believing that it often makes bad matters worse.
The "app" (yep, that's a new word) gets "As" on spelling, but "pleads the fifth" on assurance of proper word usage.
A newspaper obituary a while back said the deceased was a longtime "soil conversationalist."
It is more likely that the writer's intended reference was to his professional title: "soil conservationist."
Spell check, obviously, does only that. When wrong words traipse by, spell check police wave 'em right on through.
Those with eyes to see still may ponder books — the printed kind and others — that have no literary shortcuts. Simon Winchester's The Meaning of Everything, was a national best-seller.
It's a fascinating account hundreds of scholars who worked more than 70 years before birthing the Oxford English Dictionary.
There were deliberations aplenty — sometimes marked by feuds — over pronunciation, accent marks, meanings, etc., in "the grandfather of all word-books." Indeed, wheels turned slowly back when words seem to matter a great deal more.
More recently, James W. Pennebaker's The Secret Life of Pronouns details fascinating claims that frequency and patterns of word use provide windows into people's personalities and social connections. A powerful computer program extracted the data.
One example concerns the use of pronouns, specifically "I" words. Examination of the work of 18 poets — half of whom committed suicide — revealed that suicidal writers used far more "I"-related pronouns than the other half that chose to live on.
He also contended that "I" words used sparingly may indicate plans of political leaders to carry out threats. He cited this pattern in the words of Harry Truman before atomic bombs were unleashed, and in Adolf Hitler's speeches before the invasion of Poland.
Words still come in handy for Garrison Keillor, an absolute artist with words.
He's just completed a coast-to-coast "Summer Love" tour, with most of the 25 shows sell-outs rewarded by standing ovations. Part of his magic stems from spinning local medleys spun for each city.
We caught his three-hour show in Fort Worth, where his best line described some of today's youth adorned by metal above the shoulders. "They look like they fell face first into a tackle box," he said.
Garrison and his entourage covered thousands of miles in a handsome tour bus. Maybe Keillor, now 69, got "travel tips" from a colorful sports personality, John Madden. When coach Madden switched to telecasts, he bade good-bye to flying, opting evermore to favor a well-equipped bus for cross-country travel. (Madden hopes to never hold another plane boarding pass in his hand.)
Madden, too, got a lot out of words, even if simply "boom, zap or zoom." For him, a golf term claimed for his errant tee-shots also "fits" his approach to life. He calls it "FIDO." "Forget it, drive on," he suggests for happiness on the golf course — and in daily life.
It's tough to argue with this philosophy. Still, we wish for some middle ground between "sticks and stones and the words that will never hurt us." The thought of the demise of words and languages hurts. Both may some day be buried in adjoining graves.
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Yes, we want it; no, we don't?
Maybe our media will finally start filtering the noise.
The good news you likely haven't heard
Do you like surprises? I have two surprises for you: At least 19 states already in 2014, nearly half, are posting budget surpluses. Yes, surpluses. The other surprise: Since Obama took office, the national deficit has been reduced by one-half.
The hand over the lens
The top Super Bowl highlight was not Peyton Manning struggling or Renee Fleming singing or even that adorable puppy nuzzling a horse in the Budweiser commercial. It was Bill O'Reilly grilling Barack Obama.
U.S. mayors forced to innovate
I recently came across more proof that lawmakers blocking progress are weakening the institution of Congress:
Mayors from across the nation met in Washington, D.C., for three days last week to discuss a host of issues and possible solutions against a backdrop of congressional inaction. This came as President Obama stated his plans to use "a pen and a phone" to "make sure that we're providing Americans the kind of help they need." And further, voters are recognizing that the problem in Congress starts at the state level -- and many hope their legislatures will do something about it.
The Village Idiot — Class, but not least
For Steve's birthday, it was decided that no one could give him a gift that cost over a dollar. Not that we don't like Steve, or that he isn't worth more than a dollar, or that we're extremely cheap (well, it could be that). It's just that as grown-ups, who needs more stuff?
Black Friday on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a time set apart to thank God for all His blessings. It now appears that stores are trying to get a jump on Christmas shopping by beginning "Black Friday" on Thanksgiving Day! Our culture continues to push a secular agenda on all of us. Now the press of shopping is crowding out a time of personal reflection on the goodness of God.
BYRON YORK: Obama, Dems kept mum about health plan
The journalist Jonathan Cohn, an ardent supporter of Obamacare, recently wrote in The New Republic that problems with the rollout of the Affordable Care Act should be "an opportunity to have a serious conversation about the law's trade-offs — the one that should have happened a while ago."
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I was only 3 when President John F. Kennedy died, but I'll never forget what happened that day as my grandmother and others cried. You see, we were Catholics living down in the then-segregated Deep South. Kennedy was our hope for a better tomorrow.
The way we were
I can hear in my mind's ear Barbra Streisand's beautifully haunting song "The Way We Were." It was a nostalgic, wistful song in a movie of the same name. But sometimes, like now, it reminds me of how far we've come.
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Title: | Linear-XOR and Additive Checksums Don t Protect Damgaard-Merkle Hashes from Generic Attacks |
Published: | April 17, 2008 |
Abstract: | We consider the security of Damgaard-Merkle variants which computer linear-XOR or additive checksums over message blocks, intermediate hash values, or both, and process these checksums in computing the final hash value. We show that these Damgaard-Merkle variants gain almost no security against generic attacks such as the long-message second preimage attacks of {Dean: 1999, Kelsey:2005} and the herding attack of {Kelsey:2006}. |
Conference: | RSA Conference 2008, Cryptographers' Track |
Proceedings: | RSA Cryptographers' Track 2008 |
Pages: | 16 pp. |
Location: | San Francisco, CA |
Dates: | April 8-11, 2008 |
Keywords: | Cascade hash; Damgaard-Merkle construction; hash functions; herding attack; multicollision; second preimage |
Research Areas: | Information Processing Systems |
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It is about a group of kids that are playing hide-and-go-seek. The story narrows in on one child, Ravi, who hides on a flower-pot on the side of an old garage, but "felt himself too exposed" there so decides to go into the garage itself to hide. He makes it just barely in time as the child who was chosen to be "it" comes around the corner. Once there, he "shook, then shivered with delight, with self-congratulation." Eventually, the joy of imagining winning the game overtakes him and he daydreams about coming out after everyone else has been found, and being exultant in his victory. Such victory was foreign; "he had never known this sensation". He gets carried away in the daydream and too late realizes that it is quiet outside and he has forgotten that he has to reach home base to win. He stumbles out and runs to base and touches it, but the kids are already playing a different game. He is devasted, and overwhelmed by "the ignominy of being forgotten—how could he face it? He felt his heart go heavy and ache inside him unbearably. He lay down full length on the damp grass, crushing his face into it, no longer crying, silenced by a terrible sense of his insignificance."
Overall, it is a touching and beautifully written tale about the different dramas of childhood-its excitements, its novelty, its beauties and its tragedies.
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The story Pictures the children life,feeling and activity. In this story author created four children and their activity. Ravi is a main character because the author explain the story of children life through him only
The story begins in home ends with in garden, children like to play outside their house but their mother wants to product them so she asked them to play indoor games,childrenbegged their mother to play,she realized the heat of sun and impact of skin disease
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I'm starting jamal charles as RB1 but I need a RB2 and another for the flex position. Which 2 do I choose:
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All 4 of these guys have issues that drag down their expected values.
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The wide receiver for that flex spot was my first question I asked myself and no I do not since Stevie Smith is on the bye. I was leaning towards Miller as my RB2. I'm still uncomfortable with Ridley. Each week his value is fading away more and more.
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They all watched. What offended them the most was her fake "folksy" lines, and the fact that she didn't answer the questions.
I have 20 female students and 5 males.
They all watched. What offended them the most was her fake "folksy" lines, and the fact that she didn't answer the questions.
Mooseburgers? French's too foreign? Heinz too reminiscent of the Kerrys?
Gov. Palin, America wants to know what recipe books you read?
I'm afraid I don't understand what is confusing.
You might want to read this piece from a conservative:
Put simply, the freezing up of the credit markets doesn't have anything to do with either affirmative action or illegal immigration, and people who believe it does are on a par with the conspiracy theorists who think fluoridation is a Chicom plot.When you look at the data, it's true that minorities are slightly over-represented in the sub-prime mortgage market. Yet, whites (non-minorities) received 72.5% of subprime mortgages. Blacks got 16.2% of subprime mortgages, which isn't all that different from the 12.4% of the general population that blacks comprise. The Hispanics about whom Malkin is so hysterical got only 6.2% of subprime mortgages, significantly less than their 14.8% of the general population. But you don't find an analysis of that data at blogs like those of Malkin or Krikorian.
looked at it this morning - after reading a spate of hysterical diaries on blogs with people spouting "Oh my...Barack is black...Bradley effect".
Recommend they read this, take 2 aspirins and go do some canvassing or phone calling.
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The point is that McCain is so obsessed with his position of not meeting with L. Am heads of state, like Chavez, Morales, or Castro, that he was totally unaware that the reporter had switched to a discussion of Spain - even though she nudged him. He obviously didn't know who she was talking about.
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Glad someone got it up - posted links below to other stories, and to the interview with the reporter who did the interview.
This is even being reported by the Chinese news agency.
to the audio interview with the reporter who interviewed McCain.
She made it clear, that when she was talking with McCain, she realized that he was responding with the same canned answer that he had given to her questions about Evo Morales, Hugo Chavez and Raul Castro. He didn't seem to know that she was discussing Spain - in Europe.
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Yoli Cuello who did the interview, is interviewed about the interview:
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McCain también ignora a Zapatero El senador por Arizona y candidato republicano a la Casa Blanca ha eludido hasta en cuatro ocasiones responder a la pregunta de si recibirá o se reunirá con el presidente de España, Rodríguez Zapatero, en una entrevista a Unión Radio. La situación, que podría pasar por cómica, refleja el deterioro que la política de los socialistas españoles ha provocado en las relaciones transatlánticas desde su retirada arrogante de Irak
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. I bailed out of this one pretty promptly. I didn't like the way Tesla was made to sound, his voice struck me as entirely inauthentic to the historical Tesla. I feel entitled to at least a few knee-jerk prejudices- emphasis on the 'jerk'. Here's this weird aspect of my personality that likes creative nonfiction and learning about different people but gets nervous when it's too "creative" or embellished. That's how I felt about this book, which uses some biographical information that has already been written and the actual events of his life but is still, and admits so, a work of fiction. This is a fun read-involving inventors, time machines and a sense of humanity. However, I still felt a bit of unease as I'm not exactly sure what was embellished and what wasn't. This book also tries to capture, in essence, a love story between two minor characters and tie it in to the last days of Tesla..not sure that actually works out because it detracts a little too much from Tesla and makes the book fall more into the genre of romance (though it's based around unusual and interesting circumstances). I think this book would be a good break for someone who wanted something less serious than straight nonfiction but was still interested in history and Tesla in particular. However, I found it somewhat lacking myself, even though the writing style was also fairly engaging. Memorable quotes: pg 3 "Invention is nothing a man can own." pg.82 "Abstinence is so excellent a thing that I'm resolved to practice my passion for it by abstaining from abstinence itself. pg. 87 "I don't think I've ever met a Serbian," Robert says. "We have nine words for knife and only one for bread." pg. 144 "Some old stories still interest me. Some, this one, feel arthritic, a version of a story that has been told so many times it's been dulled by all the greasy hands that touched it." pg. 149 "...I've always found thought to be far more rewarding than love. Love destroys. Thought creates." pg. 152 "Birds are unspoiled by worry, that grave imperfection that keeps humans heavy, keeps us from flight." pg 180 "A man is a god in ruins" -Ralph Waldo Emerson pg. 219 "Memory, then, is a process of energy, of course, just as thought is. Electrical pulses just like light, just like sound. We record light and sound all the time...And so I've been wondering as I lie here getting older, recalling the past in such vivid, vivid pictures, is, why can't that energy, that thought, be photographed? Can we take photos of thought? Can we take photos of memory?" pg. 242 "His answer made me understand the reason he loved pigeons so much. It was because he didn't understand people at all." pg. 244 "'Mr. Tesla stood for a moment by the window. He studied the pale bird, listening, before taking a seat, "People can make beautiful mistakes dear, and each one is an arrow, a brilliant arrow, pointing out the right way to there.' His breath was loud and his eyes did not meet mine. I didn't know where 'there' was, but I believed him." Wow! I did not think that a book about electricity, inventions and the nature of time, memory and thought would be so compelling...or so beautiful. I absolutely loved the writing and was intrigued by the curiosity and passion of the inventors - real and imagined - that are featured in this story. It had been on my TBR shelf for years, and I am glad I have finally picked it. If you are hesitating, I suggest diving right in... I'm not sure this novel quite rates four stars for everyone, but it was made for me. I heart pigeons and Tesla. It's about a chambermaid at the Hotel New Yorker who gets to know the aged Tesla in decline. Nobody remembers him anymore and he's quite bitter about not getting credit for his inventions or funding for the many more he had thought up. The chambermaid and her family are charming. The whole darn book is charming. It's not quite "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," but if you like that you'll probably like this. Tells the story of Tesla's last years in New York, outstanding, imaginative.
Hunt's prose is spirited, witty, and—dare I say it—inventive, but it's also pricked with doubt and the bare, cold fact of loss. Again and again, this novel reminds us that even our best creative energies fail more often than they succeed.
References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (1)Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 061880112X, Hardcover)New York City thrums with energy, wonder, and possibility in this magical novel about the life of Nikola Tesla. It is 1943, and the renowned inventor Nikola Tesla occupies a forbidden room on the 33rd floor of the Hotel New Yorker, stealing electricity. Louisa, a young maid at the hotel determined to befriend him, wins his attention through a shared love of pigeons; with her we hear his tragic and tremendous life story unfold. Meanwhile, Louisa discovers that her father—and her handsome, enigmatic love interest, Arthur Vaughan—are on an unlikely mission to travel back in time and find his beloved late wife. A masterful hybrid of history, biography, and science fiction, The Invention of Everything Else is an absorbing story about love and death and a wonderfully imagined homage to one of history's most visionary scientists. (retrieved from Amazon Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:20:24 -0400) Brought together by a mutual fascination with pigeons, Louisa, a young chambermaid at the Hotel New Yorker, forms an unlikely friendship with the hotel's most famous resident, eccentric and pioneering inventor Nikola Tesla, during his final days. (summary from another edition) |
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2014 Illinois Paddlesports Festival
The 6th Annual Illinois Paddlesports Festival takes place on the 2nd weekend in June, in Aurora's beautiful Phillips Park on Mastodon Lake. Admission is free. So come on out and enjoy two full days of paddling fun and action.
CITY: Aurora
Apr 6
Based on the experiences of creator Jonathan Larson – and loosely based on the opera La Boheme – Rent immerses you in the lives of 8 young artists and musicians living in the Lower East Side of the Bohemian Alphabet City. From a poet and a musician to a lawyer and a drag queen, their lives are intertwined as they fight to survive in the Big Apple and, in some cases, fight for their mortality from HIV. In the end, it's friendship, love and the ability to maintain their individuality that keeps these souls together.
CITY: Aurora
Yesterday- The Beatles Tribute
Yesterday returns to the Opera House celebrating the Beatles 50th Anniversary, including the music of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
CITY: Aurora
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
This comedy fantasy is one of Shakespeare's most popular works. The AU production will add modern twists to the classic tale of love, lust and misunderstandings. Contains adult themes. 7:30 p.m.
CITY: Aurora
Poi Dog Pondering
They started playing for change in front of the Woolworth's building on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii. Over 25 years later, they've traveled the world playing their cool fusion of folk, rock, electronica and funk while building legions of avid fans. 8:00 p.m.
CITY: Aurora
Peter Pan
The classic story of Wendy, John and Michael who meet Peter Pan in their nursery. Intrigued by tales of a place filled with pirates, mermaids, fairies and the Lost Boys, they set off for Never Land in the adventure of a lifetime. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CITY: Aurora
Memorial Day Parade
Remember those who gave their lives to our country with a ceremony and parade. 11:15 a.m.
CITY: Aurora
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Blues on the Fox
Celebrates the City of Aurora's rich history in blues music, featuring national blues recording artists and regional performers. Fri. 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Sat. 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
CITY: Aurora
Motorcycle Sunday 2014
14th Annual Motorcycle Rally, bike blessing, 60-mile ride, blues and rock bands, food and bike accessory vendors, pro bike photos and more.
CITY: Aurora
Tour de Cure
Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone: occasional riders, families and experienced cyclists. Route distances range from 10, 20, 35, 62, or 100 miles and every route is supported with rest stops, food to fuel the journey, and fans to cheer on riders who are supporting the American Diabetes Association.
CITY: Aurora
3 Redneck Tenors
BRAVISSIMO, Y'ALL! The 3 Redneck Tenors are a multiple-NASCAR pileup of highbrow and lowbrow, combining the chicken-fried culture of the Deep South with the virtuoso vocalizations of classical music and opera. Billy Joe, Billy Bob and Billy Billee may just be a trio of good ol' boys, but they can hit the high notes as easily as they can chug down a six pack of lite beer. You'll follow their adventures from the family hog pen to Carnegie Hall, as the whole world discovers the amazing voices within the muddy overalls.
CITY: Aurora
The King, The Killer & The Cash
Starring three incredible tribute artists from the Million Dollar Quartet. Sun Studios in Memphis launched the careers and provided the soundtrack for its three biggest stars: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash. Hailed as the "birthplace" of Rock & Roll, the music of Sun Studios is the spotlight of this musical tribute to those amazing artists.
CITY: Aurora
3rd Annual Aurora Green Fest
Aurora's environmentally friendly celebration features a green car show, live entertainment, speakers, demonstrations, recycling extravaganza, 3D art from recycled materials, more than 70 vendors and exhibits and more. It's fun and education combined to talk about sustainable living, building eco-community, and protecting our food, air, water, and soil.
CITY: Aurora
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Fiestas Patrias
Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the Hispanic culture in Aurora with a variety of music acts, food vendors, traditional dance and a carnival.
CITY: Aurora
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14th Annual Barrington Country Garden and Antique Faire
Tour the gardens of private estates in beautiful Barrington Hills. Shop the French Market Boutique and wander through an historical barn brimming with antique and vintage furniture, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Attend fabulous home and garden workshops and be inspired by designer created garden party vignettes. Musical performances throughout the day and gourmet lunch available for purchase. Tickets are $45 until June 8th and $55 June 9th and after.
CITY: Barrington
Huun Huur Tu (Throat Singers of Tuva)
Using traditional instruments and drawing subtly on 20th-century composers, funky rhythms, and the palette of electronica, Huun Huur Tu transform ancient songs into complex acoustic compositions.
CITY: Batavia
Berwyn Cruise Nites in the Depot District
Head to the Depot District for the 9th Annual Cruise Nites presented by Berwyn Kia, Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Mike & Sons Auto Services, Cicero Auto Parts, Deece Automotive! Cruise Nites take place on Tuesdays from 6-9pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station. Enjoy your summe evenings while taking a stroll through a combination of car show and nightlife.
CITY: Berwyn
Cruise Nites in Berwyn
Head to the Depot District on Tuesday, August 6th for a combination of car show and nightlife. Evening begins at 6pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station.
CITY: Berwyn
August 20th Cruise Nite in Berwyn
Come down to the Depot District and enjoy Cruise Nites with other families, residents and car enthusiasts. Learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture and historical automotive heritage. Cruise Nites are free! Just show up and have a great time!
CITY: Berwyn
Green Mile Pub Crawl on Roosevelt Road
Get ready to sham-ROCK out at the inaugural Green Mile Pub Crawl on Friday, March 14 from 5-11pm. Why pack yourself into a single crowded bar this St. Patrick's Day? Spread the shenanigans around Berwyn's Roosevelt Road on the year's night of nights to get out. Participating venues will be lit green in the spirit of the Emerald Isle. Tip your favorite pint and take part in a night of revelry including bagpipers, Irish fare, dancing and music including traditional folk to karaoke. No covers. No cost to join the crawl. No need to drive. Free shuttle service is available between bars.
CITY: Berwyn
May 10
Pinkolandia at the 16th Street Theater
See Pinkolandia, written by Andrea Thome and directed by Ann Filmer, from April 3-May 10. Exiled from Chile to the strange land of Reagan-era Wisconsin, two young sisters must create imaginary worlds to uncover the story of their family's past. Traveling through fantasies of glaciers, talking bears and Nazi-fighting revolutionaries, Pinkolandia is a play about growing up - because sometimes, when you lose your country, you have to invent your own.
CITY: Berwyn
Chicago Singer Spotlight
Chicago Singer Spotlight is a showcase open to anyone: male or female, from the seasoned professional to the aspiring beginner. And the diversity doesn't end there. A typical show encompasses music genres of all types including: jazz, rock, country, musical theater and original material. Each show consists of four vocalists performing a four-song set with a professional house band. This show features Goza Parks, Katika Neal, Derrick Mitchell and Marycate Hines.
CITY: Berwyn
St. Patrick's Day Festival
Join us for our 33rd Annual St. Patrick's Day celebration. There will be performances by the Mayer School stepdancers, Irish music and special St. Patrick's Day fare in our heated festival tents, and plenty of Guinness, Harp and other favorites. The SideBar also will be open.
CITY: Berwyn
A Reel St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Switchback and the Colleens Irish Stepdancers
A family friendly evening featuring Switchback and the Colleens Irish Stepdancers. For over two decades, Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack, known as Switchback, have entertained crowds with their unique American Roots - Celtic Soul blend of music. Brian and Martin play an exciting mix of mandolin, guitar, and bass.
CITY: Berwyn
Country Night in Berwyn with Blue Lorraine, Crazee Heart
Blue Lorraine: If you love to sing country music and you are lucky enough to know the best country musicians for miles and miles...it's about time you do something about it. You might have heard them play as members of the Hoyle brothers and other well known outfits and you may have heard Linda sing a few country tunes here and there. Crazee Heart: John Ballentyne and Gus Noble formed Crazee Heart because they wanted to play their music, their way. They recruited drummer Leslie Walle-Santos and Chicago guitar master Jay Whitehouse. Together they set about building a show that blends John's songwriting craft with a collection of classic and modern covers. Its kind of Americana meets Honky-Tonk and it always ends up rockin'.
CITY: Berwyn
Dec 31
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
December 18th & 19th December 26th - 31st January 1st 4-9pm Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest light festival featuring over 120 animated light displays and million twinkling lights. Come celebrate the holiday season with family and friends during Brookfield Zoos 29th annual Holiday Magic. Enjoy live entertainment, amazing animals, model trains and a train ride, special Dolphin Show, Sing to the Animals and professional ice carvers. Call or visit website for more info.
CITY: Brookfield
Party for the Planet
Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! This year we will focus on the African Painted Dog. Party for the Planet will be filled with educational, engaging, and fun activities for the entire family including: a tour of the eco expo, electronic recycling, and entertainment!
CITY: Brookfield
Ape Awareness Weekend at Brookfield Zoo
Learn about apes, their plight in the wild, and the need for thier conservation. Join zoo staff for ape-related activities inside Tropic World.
CITY: Brookfield
Party for the Planet at Brookfield Zoo
Celebrate Earth Day, April 27th at Brookfield Zoo by recycling your old unwanted electronics and then enjoy our Party for the Planet. Every day is Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo, but on this very special day we will be showcasing some of the steps you can commit to that will truly make a difference for animals across the globe! This year we will focus on the African Painted Dog, which are medium-sized dogs that live on the savannah and in the open woodlands of central and southern Africa. Party for the Planet will be filled with educational, engaging and fun activities for the entire family.
CITY: Brookfield
March Madness Half Marathon
The March Madness Half Marathon course has been dubbed the most challenging in Northern Illinois and an excellent training race for spring marathons.
CITY: Cary
Deer Park St. Paddy's 5k Run/Walk
The Deer Park St. Paddy's 5k features live Irish music to get everyone in the spirit, pucker up as you run beneath the "kiss me I'm Irish" arch. At the finish enjoy green soda pop, chocolate gold coins and more Irish inspired treats. The course weaves through the Deer Park Town Center and then onto the streets of the Village of Deer Park. The USATF certified 5k (3.1 mile) course is completely paved. All miles will be marked with a water stop along the way. Awards go to to the top 3 of each age category. For more information or to register, please visit the website. Register before March 14th and save.
CITY: Deer Park
3rd Annual Jazz Patio and Wine Festival
Come out for the Jazz Patio's one-day jazz event. Drum virtuoso and long time Smashing Pumpkin, Jimmy Chamberlin, joins forces with platinum selling saxophone powerhouse, Frank Catalano to headline the festival. Also enjoy performances from local & regional jazz performers. Face painting and balloon art for kids too! Visit the Deer Park Town Center on Facebook and be the first to know the music line-up.
CITY: Deer Park
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ARTumn Harvest Art Festival
Come out and discover Deer Park Town Center's 3rd Annual ARTumn Harvest Art Festival. Enjoy handmade treasures and fine art from local artisans. Also don't miss the interactive kids art area and live entertainment.
CITY: Deer Park
Apr 20
Carl Sandburg in Elmhurst
Prairie poet, Lincoln biographer, newspaperman, political activist, movie critic, family man, author - Carl Sandburg wore many hats during the 1920s when he resided with his family in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst. This new exhibit, created by the Elmhurst Historical Museum staff, features many rare photos, video footage, and artifacts related to Sandburg from his prolific Elmhurst years. The exhibit profiles one of America's most influential literary figures as he ascended to international fame as one of our country's most beloved poets, an Illinois Poet Laureate, and winner of two Pulitzer prizes. See our Adult Programs, Family Programs and Special Events pages for many interesting exhibit-related activities.
CITY: Elmhurst
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18th Annual Art in the Park
The 18th Annual Art in the Park is a juried show of fine art, craft, and design. The show features over 100 artists from the Midwest displaying works of ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, and more. Food vendors will be on site selling delicious snacks and treats. Elmhurst Art Museum will be open 10-5 both days of the show with free admission and will sponsor children's activities. Wilder Mansion will be open from open 11-2.
CITY: Elmhurst
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Fountain Square
Now celebrating its 34th year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 225 juried artists, this sprawling art showcase epitomizes words like "cosmopolitan" and "sophistication." The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. It also features a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.
CITY: Evanston
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64th Annual Midsommar Swedish Days Festival
This "granddaddy" of Illinois festivals features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, rosemaling show, pet parade, kids' day fun, grand parade, the state's largest music competition, multi-ethnic food plus great shopping in our historic downtown. Geneva's train station is located just blocks from the festivities.
CITY: Geneva
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Festival of the Vine
Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the "Flavor Fare" partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. The Fall Harvest Market offers food and floral demos, unique displays plus Kid's Patch activities. An arts and crafts show, flower market, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic downtown.
CITY: Geneva
Sep 1
Annual Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival
Eight stages in 13 acre Island Park on the Fox River with over 30 artists from all over the country for 2 days of folk music, storytelling, folk dance concerts, folk arts. On Sunday Only, from 6 to 7:30 PM, is our Old-Time Community Barn Dance followed by "Ghost Stories" in the main music stage tent.
CITY: Geneva
Apr 1
Chicago Botanic Garden- Weekend Family Classes
Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home. Programs run from November through April on Saturdays.
CITY: Glencoe
Sep 26
Model Railroad Garden 'Landmarks of America'
The 7,500-square-foot "Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America" exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden features trains running on 1,600 feet of track, for train and garden enthusiasts to enjoy the delightful sights and sounds of the miniature trains traversing high and low through tunnels, across bridges and around buildings.
CITY: Glencoe
Mar 16
Hedda Gabler
Fresh on the heels of last season's critically-acclaimed production of Hamlet—one of the most nuanced men in dramatic literature—comes one of the most complex and fascinating female characters: Hedda Gabler. Equal parts idealistic heroine and callous antagonist; victim of circumstance and master manipulator, Hedda finds herself trapped by society in a world that does not fit her. To survive, she sets in motion an array of schemes, sowing seeds of calculated destruction in an attempt to make an impact on her husband, friends and lovers. The result is a journey of impulse and emotion that is both achingly desperate and wildly passionate. Actor Kate Fry and Director Kimberly Senior, collaborators on last season's hit drama, The Letters, bring their shared passion to this master work, offering you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the most extraordinary and seductive characters in the dramatic canon.
CITY: Glencoe
Jul 20
The Dance of Death
August Strindberg's masterpiece tells the deliciously venomous story of a crumbling marriage—laced with black comedy and biting humor. As their 25th anniversary approaches, military captain Edgar and his wife, Alice, face off in a fierce battle of wills. Their sparring proves both harrowing and hilarious, amplified by the voice of celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Seafarer, Shining City, Dublin Carol). His adaptation brings lyricism and ferocity to the story of the tyrannical captain and his manipulative wife, and the "innocent" Kurt who stumbles into their midst and quickly finds himself ensnared in the couple's wicked game. In the intimate confines of the Writers' bookstore space, this Dance will leave you gasping at every barbed word and sly seduction.
CITY: Glencoe
2ns Annual Color Aloft Balloon Festival
Bring the family out for this exciting new event held at Central Park in Grayslake. The Color Aloft Festival will begin with hot air balloons being inflated and compete in a "Fox and Hounds" contest in which competing balloons seek to land closest to the 'Fox'. Balloons will be retrieved and return to the park. After dark they will be internally illuminated by their burners and glow. Enjoy family activities, live music and food vendors.
CITY: Grayslake
23 - 27
86th Annual Lake County Fair
Come out and enjoy 5 days of fun at the 86th Annual Lake County Fair. Events at the fair include live entertainment, food vendors, carnival rides and games, live animals, motor crossing, banana derby, demolition derby, flower show, expo hall and so much more. Please visit the website for updated information.
CITY: Grayslake
Grayslake's 23rd Annual Family 5K Run and Walk
Sign up today for the annual 5K run & walk. There will also be a special children's race beginning at 7:30am. Registration begins at 6:30am with the 5k starting at 8am. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the race.
CITY: Grayslake
Grayslake's 19th Annual Arts Festival
The festival, held in Downtown Grayslake, promises to be a day of fine art, family entertainment, and great food from local food vendors. Artists from all over the Midwest will be displaying and selling their work, representing a wide variety of media including pottery, watercolor, oil and pastel painting, pen and ink drawing, wood, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, functional art, and more. Entertainment, children's activities and a High School exhibit.
CITY: Grayslake
Six Flags Great America Opening Day
Six Flags Great America re-opens Saturday, May 3. Discount Passes & Memberships on sale now!
CITY: Gurnee
Colour Me Lucky
A new way of celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Colour Me Lucky is a 5k colour run through the town of Hampshire. Run, walk, hop, skip or dance your way through the route. Adults 21 and older will be rewarded a beer at the finish line (green Gatorade for the kiddos) and a band!
CITY: Hampshire
Concert by Musicians from the Ravinia's Steans Music Institute
Musicians from Ravinia's Stearns Music Institute, lead by violinist Miriam Fried, will kick off its 2014 tour with a performance on its home stage in Highland Park. The program will feature Haydn's Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Schubert's String Quartet No. 15 in G Major and David Ludwig's Aria Fantasy for Piano Quartet. Tickets are $10 or buy a complete package with reserved seating, dinner, catered by City Park Grill served at the same building and adjacent parking for only $40.
CITY: Highland Park
Roomful of Teeth
The cutting-edge vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth makes its Ravinia debut on a program that includes the 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winning work, Partita for Eight Voices, penned by one of its own members. In residence at MassMOCA since 2009, the ensemble has explored several nontraditional vocal techniques, including Tuvan throat singing, many of which informed composer Caroline Shaw's 21st-century take on a Baroque dance suite. Tickets are $10 or $40 for the complete package that includes dinner.
CITY: Highland Park
Marquis Hill at Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall
Chicago Jazz Orchestra trumpeter Marquis Hill will bring together his own ensemble for a concert that doubles as an album-release event. Once a member of RSMI's Program for Jazz and Ravinia's Jazz Scholars, he has since established himself among the vanguard of Chicago's new jazz generation, both as a performer and a composer. Tickets are $10 for the show only or $40 for the complete dinner and show package.
CITY: Highland Park
5 - 6
Concert Dance, Inc. at Ravinia
Chicago's most inventive performers return once again for two nights to help open Ravinia's 2014 season, as part of the Ruth Page Festival of Dance. Ravinia regularly commissions new works from Concert Dance Inc. and its award-winning choreographer and artistic director, Venetia Stifler, which are premiered and given repeat performances during the company's annual sellout appearances. Tickets only $10.
CITY: Highland Park
John Legend: Acoustic "All About Me Tour" at Ravinia
Come out for a great night of music at Ravinia with John Legend. His new "All About Me" tour is bound to be one not to be missed. Reserved seating tickets are $75-$95 and lawn seats are $38 in advance and $43 the day of the concert.
CITY: Highland Park
18 - 19
OneRepublic "Native Summer Tour" with The Script at Ravinia
Come out for a great night of music at Ravinia with OneRepublic along with The Script. OneRepublic's Native Summer Tour will making a stop for two nights at Ravinia. Tickets for reserved seating are $75-$90 and $38 for lawn seats in advance and $43 the day of the concert. Bring a picnic, buy one there or just come and enjoy the evening.
CITY: Highland Park
Alain Lefèvre at Ravinia
Possessing "a touch and technical virtuosity at the same time fluid, nuanced and vigorous" (Les Dépèches), Canadian pianist Alain Lefèvre makes his Ravinia debut on a program including Ravel's virtuosic solo version of La valse. Showing the breadth of that ability, he will also perform Chopin's complete set of preludes and Bach's rhapsodic Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, in addition to sonatas by Haydn and Rachmaninoff.
CITY: Highland Park
Ravinia's Steans Music Institute Jazz Showcase
Participants in Ravinia's Steans Music Institute's Progam for Jazz present a night of original compositions each summer as the culmination of their week of study and performance. Ticket are only $10.
CITY: Highland Park
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor at Ravinia
A Prairie Home Companion is heard by 4 million listeners each week on more than 600 public radio stations, and abroad on America One and the Armed Forces Networks in Europe and the Far East. Come out and enjoy a live broadcast of this famous radio show. Tickets are $35-$65 for reserved seats and $10 for lawn seats.
CITY: Highland Park
Zukerman ChamberPlayers at Ravinia
The celebrated chamber group headed by acclaimed violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman with longtime musical compatriots cellist Amanda Forsythe and pianist Angela Cheng will be performing music from Dvorak and Beethoven. Tickets are $40-$60 and lawn seats are $20.
CITY: Highland Park
Daryl Hall and John Oates at Ravinia
Don't miss this exciting show with Daryl Hall and John Oates at the beautiful Ravinia Festival. Bring the friends, a picnic and have a great night out under the stars. Tickets are $75-$90 for reserved seats and $38 for lawn seats in advance and $43 the day of the concert.
CITY: Highland Park
Juilliard String Quartet at Ravinia
The Juilliard String Quartet returns with a program of three Bs sure to earn an A+ from every listener. Four selections from Bach's The Art of Fugue, the Baroque master's final study in thematic variation, are contrasted with Berg's Lyric Suite, in which the composer varies a "signature" theme through 12-tone technique. The concert will conclude with Juilliard's own signature: one of Beethoven's quartets.
CITY: Highland Park
Ramsey Lewis in Performance and Conversation at Ravinia
Come out for a night with Ramsey Lewis at the beautiful Ravinia Festival. A night of great jazz and conversation with this music icon. Tickets are $75 for reserved seats and $15 for lawn seats.
CITY: Highland Park
Cat Power and Rufus Wainwright at Ravinia
Come out for a great night of opera with Cat Power and Rufus Wainwright at the beautiful Ravinia Festival. Bring the friends, a picnic and enjoy this great evening under the stars. Tickets are $50-$70 for reserved and $27 for lawn seats in advance and $32 the day of the concerts.
CITY: Highland Park
26 - 27
James Taylor and his All Star Band at Ravinia
Bring the friends out for a great night of music with James Taylor at Ravinia. James, doing 2 shows at Ravinia, is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, a five-time Grammy Award winner and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Tickets are $130-$155 for reserved tickets and $44 for lawn seats in advance and $49 the day of the show.
CITY: Highland Park
Garrick Ohlsson at Ravinia
Regardless of the composer or style, Garrick Ohlsson plays music from deep in his bones. Such resonance is also true of the best storytellers, which the pianist becomes on this program. He also indulges in a musical fantasy with Schubert's "Wanderer" and Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30, and illuminates folk history with Smetana's Czech Dances. Tickets are $40-$60 for reserved seats and $10 for lawn seats.
CITY: Highland Park
Earth, Wind & Fire at Ravinia
Don't miss this great night of music at Ravinia with Earth, Wind and Fire. Bring the friends, a picnic and enjoy a beautiful summer night. Tickets are $100-$115 for reserved seating and $38 for lawn seats in advance and $43 the day of the show.
CITY: Highland Park
Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns at Ravinia
Teaming up with three of his most talented and trusted colleagues – Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot and Mindi Abair, Dave Koz revisits the music that made him want to pick up the saxophone in the first place, like classic tracks from Tower of Power and other brassy juggernauts that ruled the airwaves from the late 1960s through the '70s – bands like Sly & the Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears. Reserved seat tickets $40-$55 and lawn seats are $22 in advance or $27 the day of the show.
CITY: Highland Park
Sarah McLachlan at Ravinia
Sarah McLachlan, known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range, as of 2009, has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Reserved seat tickets are $79-$90 and lawn seats are $38 in advance and $43 the day of the show.
CITY: Highland Park
Mandy Patinkin and Nathan Gunn at Ravinia
These two men have the charisma, wit and acting panache to make that old showbiz torch still dazzle. Don't miss this great show. Tickets for reserved seats are $80-$95 and lawn seats are $20.
CITY: Highland Park
Chanticleer 'She Said/He Said' at Ravinia
The world's reigning male chorus" (The New Yorker) returns to Ravinia with a program displaying its characteristic mix of music spanning 10 centuries, from Gregorian chant to Romantic art song to new, commissioned works and contemporary music arrangements. "She Said/He Said" explores music and texts depicting the feminine ideal in ancient times and forward to the harmony and tension between the sexes as set by later composers. Tickets for reserved seats are $40-$60 and lawn seats are $10.
CITY: Highland Park
Emerson String Quartet at Ravinia
It is believed that Schubert requested to hear Beethoven's String Quartet No. 14 on his deathbed, sharing the composer's assertion that it was his finest work. In a remarkable synchronicity, Schubert's own Quartet No. 14, containing several death themes, similarly became one of cornerstones of the string quartet repertory. Both works will glow in the hands of the Emerson String Quartet. Tickets are $40-$60 for reserved seats and $10 for lawn seats.
CITY: Highland Park
Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway & Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya picks up where he left off, exploring themes from around the world. Ireland is featured when Sir James Galway performs the U.S. premiere of Riverdance composer Bill Whelan's Flute Concerto, and again when Lady Jeanne Galway joins him for Philip Hammond's Carolan Variations, based on Irish harp melodies. Tickets for reserved seating are $25-$85 and lawn seats are $10.
CITY: Highland Park
String Theory at Ravinia
The luminaries that inform Ravinia's Steans Music Institute piano and strings program, from world-renowned violinists Miriam Fried and Midori to pianist (and former fellow) Alon Goldstein, are well versed in every permutation of string chamber music. Mozart left an indelible mark when he created his First Quintet, K. 174—the addition of a second viola became a standard for centuries to come. Tickets are $40-$60 for reserved seats and $10 for lawn seats.
CITY: Highland Park
New World Symphony at Ravinia
Conductor Krzysztof Urbanski leads two works by composers living abroad in America: Dvorák gave his take on the American folk idiom in his "New World" Symphony, while Stravinsky gave his adopted home audiences an extra helping of music from his Firebird ballet in his 1945 suite. Also making his debut is pianist Dejan Lazic. Reserved seat tickets are $25-$50 and lawn seats are $10.
CITY: Highland Park
Embrace the Race 10k/5k
The 3rd Annual Embrace the Race 5k/10k will be held on Mother's Day at 8:00am for 10k and 8:15am for 5k. Run or walk in the beautiful streets of Highland Park and experience Highland Park's Famous Beach Hill! Post Race Festivities will include refreshments. Register early and save.
CITY: Highland Park
Fort2Base Race
Join the 4th annual Fort2Base Race. There are two event distances, 10 Nautical Mile or 3 Nautical Mile events (11.5 miles or 3.45 miles). The 10NM event begins at Fort Sheridan in Highland Park, runs along the North Shore Trail and finishes within the confines of Naval Station Great Lakes. The 3NM event is run solely within Naval Station Great Lakes. All registered participants receive a tech shirt and finishers medals. Runners and walkers welcome!
CITY: Highwood
Sep 1
60th Art Fair on the Square
Art fair consisting of selected exhibitors' work in a variety of disciplines including: ceramics, digital art, drawing/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, graphics/printmaking, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture & wood. Silhouetted against classical architecture and stately mature trees, the artists set up their outdoor galleries around historic Market Square. There will also be a children's art tent for the creative little ones.
CITY: Lake Forest
FrogHops 5k & 10k No. 1 of 4/ & "Bunny Wabbit" Run
Celebrate the warm and beautiful weather in Illinois with us - running through the Des Plaines River Trails (DPRT), enjoying nature, and making new friends! Join us in one of our races at the Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL. The beautiful course features rolling hills, open prairies and lush green forest. 200m Kids Dash starts at 8:15am, 5k and 10k starts at 8:30am. Please visit the website for complete details.
CITY: Libertyville
Mar 16
Cabaret is Kander and Ebb's legendary musical about English cabaret performer Sally Bowles, American writer Cliff Bradshaw, and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. With mounting fear and uncertainty outside, your Emcee welcomes you into a world where your troubles are left at the door. This Tony Award-winning musical features a classic score including "Maybe This Time," "Don't Tell Mama," "Money," and of course, "Cabaret." So "come hear the music play" in this musical theatre treasure. Suggested for audiences aged 16 years and up.
CITY: Lincolnshire
May 25
On January 25, 2003, the Marriott Theatre presented a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS directed and choreographed by Marc Robin. It quickly became the best-selling show in our long history. Cats, based on the poems of T.S. Eliot, with its legendary score, provides the setting for spectacular and breathtaking dance. Our intimate surroundings bring you closer than ever to "The Jellicle Ball" with trouble-makers Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, the magical Mr. Mistoffelees and the suave Rum Tum Tugger. Let the "Memory" live again!
CITY: Lincolnshire
Aug 10
The hit Broadway revival of the legendary rock opera, seen for the first time on a Chicago stage! From Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Wicked and Pippin, Godspell is one of the most successful musicals of all time. A unique and exciting theatrical reflection accompanied by a rock score including the international smash hit "Day by Day." This new Godspell will thrill and inspire.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Oct 12
On the Town
It's 1944 and three American sailors hit the Big Apple in search of love, fun, and the beautiful "Miss Turnstiles!" This hysterical musical comedy features an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein, and a hilarious book by Comden and Green. In this whirlwind adventure, sailors Gabey, Ozzie and Chip only have 24 hours to see the famous sights and find romance before they report back to the ship. The explosion of song and dance that ensues proves that "New York, New York, it's a helluva town!"
CITY: Lincolnshire
Jan 4
The King and I
Get swept off your feet all over again when East meets West in this beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. The friendship that grows between the lovely tutor Mrs. Anna and the larger than life King of Siam transcends their conflicting cultures. Set against the exotic backdrop of 19th century Siam, timeless classics like "Getting to Know You," "I Whistle A Happy Tune" and "Shall We Dance?" spring forth with unforgettable grace and splendor. Journey with us to this captivating land of music, dance and enchantment.
CITY: Lincolnshire
3 - 18
Lilac Time Festival 2014
A stunning 8.5-acre horticultural display with 800 breathtaking lilacs & 25,000 eye-catching tulips! Take tours, shop the art and craft fair, and enjoy food, drinks & sports. Enjoy the old-fashioned hospitality, free concerts and attractions that will be provided in Lilacia Park during Lilac Time!
CITY: Lombard
Bug Fest
Explore the wonderful world of bugs! Travel the Fox River bike trail from Red Oak to Lippold Park and meet these amazing creatures that live in the ponds, prairies and forests. This stroller-friendly event includes demonstrations, hands-on activities, prizes and giveaways - all bug-inspired.
CITY: North Aurora
Aug 28
Thursday Night Out in Downtown Oak Park
Start your weekends early at Thursday Night Out, beginning in May. Purchase a dine-around booklet at the kiosk on Lake & Marion for $12 and enjoy dining al fresco, free outdoor entertainment and live music under the stars!
CITY: Oak Park
Uncork Illinois in Downtown Oak Park
Raise a glass of Illinois wine and sample locally crafted gourmet goodies. Enjoy live jazz while strolling, shopping and dining in charming Downtown Oak Park.
CITY: Oak Park
Ninth Muse Vocal Ensemble at Pleasant Home
Ninth Muse provides entertainment without accompanying instruments or amplification, using classically trained voices to give a professional sound to all styles of music, bringing quality and strength of expressive singing.
CITY: Oak Park
Hemingway the Hunter
Attend "Hemingway the Hunter" a lecture by John Barr, president emeritus of the Poetry Foundation on March 13 at 7pm. Ernest Hemingway's lifelong zeal for the hunting life is reflected in his masterful works of fiction, from his famous account of an African safari in "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber" to passages about duck hunting in "Across the River and Into the Trees." For Hemingway, hunting was more than just a passion; it was a means through which to explore our humanity and man's relationship to nature. Courage, awe, respect, precision, patience --these were the virtues that Hemingway honored in the hunter, and his ability to translate these qualities into prose has produced some of the strongest accounts of sportsmanship of all time. Join John Barr for an evening at the Hemingway Birthplace Home exploring Hemingway and the hunt. Admission is free; donations to The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park, gratefully accepted.
CITY: Oak Park
Jack Bishop of America's Test Kitchen
Join us for a special evening with Jack Bishop of America's Test Kitchen at the Carlton Hotel, on Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:30pm. He will discuss the cookbook that will revolutionize gluten-free cooking and by purchasing a $29 ticket, you will receive a free copy of "The How Can It Be Free Cookbook" at the event. Successful gluten free recipes require more than just new ingredients. You need new techniques and that's where America's Test Kitchen can help. They tried thousands of recipes before figuring out the secrets to making favorite foods without gluten. In this landmark book, you'll learn what works and why so you can successfully prepare lasagna, fried chicken, and fresh pasta in your kitchen. ATK has reinvented the rules of baking to produce amazing cookies, cakes, breads, biscuits and more. Jack Bishop is the editorial director of America's Test Kitchen. This event is co-sponsored by The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library and Midwest Media.
CITY: Oak Park
ALL WRIGHT Housewalk
In 2014, the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust's internationally renowned annual housewalk will be an ALL WRIGHT event, featuring interior architectural tours of eight private homes and three public buildings all designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tour the private residences that Wright designed for his friends and neighbors in Oak Park, Illinois, which boasts the greatest concentration of Wright buildings in the world. Learn about the clients who recognized genius and took a chance on the young architect. Trace Wright's development as an artists. And share an enjoyable day with visitors from around the world. The special architectural housewalk will mark the 125th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio and the 40th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. Join us for this extraordinary experience, celebrating architecture, design, history and Frank Lloyd Wright's unique contribution in the place where it all began 125 years ago!
CITY: Oak Park
There Goes the Neighbor Hood - Tour of Gangster History
John Binder, mob historian and author of The Chicago Outfit, conducts the popular "There Goes the Neighbor Hood" tour of gangster history in Oak Park and River Forest. The exterior tour visits 15 houses in these two suburbs which were previously owned by major hoodlums, including Tony Accardo, Paul Ricca, Sam Giancana, "Tough Tony" Capezio and "Machine Gun Jack" McGurn. John will discuss the criminal careers of the former owners, the interesting features of each home, the family's time there, and answer questions from the audience. The tour lasts approximately two hours and travel is by minibus (seats 33 people) with no walking required. The tour departs from (and returns to) the Oak Park Visitor Center. *Custom tours of Chicago and suburban gangster sites to fit any schedule are available. Contact John at email@example.com to plan a custom group tour.
CITY: Oak Park
Thursday Night Out in Downtown Oak Park
Start your weekends early at Thursday Night Out, beginning in May. Purchase a dine-around booklet at the kiosk on Lake & Marion for $12 and enjoy dining al fresco, free outdoor entertainment and live music under the stars!
CITY: Oak Park
UnCork Illinois in Downtown Oak Park
Raise a glass of Illinois wine and sample locally crafted gourmet goodies on May 31, from 1-9pm at UnCork Illinois. Enjoy live jazz while strolling, shopping, and dining in charming Downtown Oak Park!
CITY: Oak Park
Celebrate Women's History Month at Oak Park Public Library
On Thursday, March 20th at 2pm, celebrate Women's History Month! Learn about one of the most celebrated female World War II resistance fighters when local author, Kathryn Atwood, shares stories from the book, "Code Name Pauline." Pearl Witherington, age 29, parachuted into France to aid the French Resistance as a special agent for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) in September, 1943. Eventually, she rose to command 3,500 French Resistance fighters. This book contains never-before-published photographs from Pearl's personal collection.
CITY: Oak Park
The Boogers Concert at Wonder Works
Come see the Boogers at Wonder Works. The full band will be here, including Crusty, Greenie and Sticky on drums. The Boogers will be performing original and classic children's music in their now famous rock 'n' roll style. Concert begins at 4pm and doors open at 3:30pm for ticket holders only to play in the museum. You can also play in the museum after the concert until 6pm. Tickets are available in person at Wonder Works or over the phone by calling 708.383.4815.
CITY: Oak Park


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- Developer: Noodlecake Studios Inc
- Publisher: Noodlecake Studios Inc
- Genre: Action General
- Release Date: Nov 19, 2012
- ESRB: Not Set
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