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Wreathing of the Lions
Start the holidays with a roar at this Chicago family favorite. Our beloved lions don their traditional evergreen wreaths at the Michigan Avenue entrance as you warm up with complimentary hot chocolate and a live performance by the Apollo Chorus of Chicago. At 10:30 a.m., following the outdoor ceremony on the Michigan Avenue steps, families are invited to stop by the Ryan Education Center to create holiday wreaths decorated with drawings of your family's favorite holiday traditions. Visit our Neapolitan crèche and the Holiday Thorne Rooms for inspiration.
CITY: Chicago
Woodstock Groundhog Days
In 1992, something astonishing happened in the historic city of Woodstock, Illinois. People came to town and roped off the picturesque city square, moved all sorts of equipment into the park and started playing the Pennsylvania Polka, over and over and over again. They were filming a movie that has become a favorite of young and old for more than 20 years, and the city gathers each year to remember the fun and celebrate the special community that Woodstock has always been. There are events for everyone during this celebration: Groundhog trivia, free viewing of "Groundhog Day" at the movie theater, walking tours of the film sites, a Chili cook-off, a dinner and dance, bowling, and pancake breakfasts. The main event for Groundhog Day is the annual prognostication. Gather on the Woodstock Square to see Woodstock Willie emerge from his tree trunk home. If he sees his shadow, it means there will be 6 more weeks of winter and if he doesn't see his shadow, it means we will have an early Spring.
CITY: Woodstock
Wizard World Chicago Comic Con at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 8-9-10-11, 2013 Show Hours: Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 12 NOON - 8pm Friday, August 9, 2013 - 12 NOON - 8pm Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 10am - 7pm Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 10am - 5pm All full-price attendees will receive a limited-edition, exclusive cover variant of The Walking Dead #1 by TBD! Artist will be on hand to sign. Extremely limited quantities are available to fans only while supplies last! **Children 10 and under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult (Limit 2 Per Paid Adult Tickets). All show tickets will be e-mailed AND available as a pdf file after purchase.**
CITY: Rosemont
Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show
A Lake County holiday tradition. Visit Northern Illinois' largest drive-through Holiday Light Festival, held at the Cuneo Mansion, and view thousands of twinkling lights, animated displays and holiday decorations. While visiting the light show, the Cuneo Mansion & Gardens invites you to walk through the museum for a magical view of Christmas' past. Please visit the website for more information.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Everyone's favorite winter extravaganza returns to Navy Pier – Winter WonderFest presented by Bank of America! 'Tis the season to have too much fun inside a 170,000 square foot festive holiday playground. Entertainment for the entire family includes indoor ice skating, rides, attractions, an indoor Ferris wheel and so much more. Bring your family for fun and excitement at the 12th annual Winter WonderFest by Bank of America at Navy Pier!
CITY: Chicago
White Christmas
Based on the timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. The showings are on: December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm December 7, 14, 2014 at 2:00 pm
CITY: DeKalb
WGEM Home & Living Show
The area's largest show dedicated to the newest in home and living products at the Oakley Lindsay Center in Quincy. Friday 5-9 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-4
CITY: Quincy
West Side Story
Drury Lane closes its 30th anniversary season with one of the world's greatest love stories. A modern retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story tells the tale of two star crossed lovers caught between rival gangs. A revolutionary work that changed the course of the American musical, West Side Story features an electrifying Latin and jazz-infused score including "Somewhere," "Tonight," "I Feel Pretty," and "America."
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Vulture Fest
Visit downtown Makanda, Gateway to Giant City State Park, where black vultures and turkey vultures fly and swoop in the skies each fall. This event is a celebration or the vulture's annual migration with live music and displays by local artists for purchase.
CITY: Makanda
Von Heideke's Chicago Festival Ballet - The Nutcracker
The holiday tradition continues as The Nutcracker returns to the Rialto Square Theatre. This holiday favorite fairytale is perfect for the entire family. The magical production features lavish costumes, a growing Christmas tree, a battle between mice and soldiers, a journey through the land of whirling snowflakes and a joyous visit to the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Keep the holiday spirit alive and enjoy this breathtaking performance.
CITY: Joliet
Village of Homewood Pop Up Shops
Two dozen new retail options will open this holiday shopping season in downtown Homewood! Home goods, entertaining and gift giving needs, antiques, jewelry and accessories!
CITY: Homewood
Victorian Christmas at the Reddick Mansion
The Reddick Mansion will be decked out in it's Victorian Christmas Decor and open for tours! Activities for this weekend include: gingerbread house making, holiday music, photos with Santa, and a walk-through a life size gingerbread house! Check the Reddick Mansion Website for more information. Includes Holiday Open House, Christmas Music, and refreshments.
CITY: Ottawa
Uncorked Summer Nights
Experience the Oak Park Conservatory from a fresh perspective with Uncorked Summer Nights! Admission includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers. Also, included is showcase tours of the Fern, Tropical and Desert rooms. Enjoy music by the Grosso Family Band and art by Phil Malhiot. Appetizers provided by New Rose Catering and wine and craft beer by Marion Street Cheese Market.
CITY: Oak Park
Tribute to the Stars
Each of the "Tribute to the Stars" musical tribute shows is offered with an overnight stay - just steps away from the Great Hall in the comfort of historic Starved Rock Lodge. From Bing Crosby to Patsy Cline, you've never seen so many stars in one place. Tribute to the Stars Ticket Only Prices: Matinee: $32.00 per person (includes lunch & show), Dinner Show: $37.00 per person (includes wine tasting, dinner & show) Overnight Package Pricing: Matinees: $144.00 - Includes Lunch & Show with an overnight stay for two guests (plus tax). Evening Shows: $154.00 - Includes Wine Tasting, Dinner & Show with an overnight stay for two guests (plus tax). Family Cabins are excluded from packages.
CITY: Oglesby
The Winter Wonderettes
THE WINTER WONDERETTES takes audiences to Harper's Hardware for their 1968 holiday party, hosted by the female singing group The Wonderettes. When Santa turns up missing, the ladies must use their talent and creative ingenuity, plus some great holiday tunes such as "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town," "Jingle Bell Rock," " Run Rudolph Run," "Winter Wonderland" and 20 other seasonal favorites, to save the festivities. This energetic and entertaining show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
CITY: Quincy
The Second City Holidays in the Heights
The holidays are a time for giving and joy. Of family parties, too much egg nog, marathon shopping trips, and itchy sweaters with jingle bells on them. Everyone loves the holidays, especially the Second City. Don't miss this hilarious send up of the holiday season featuring a phenomenal cast from Second City and their trademark comedy and improve.
CITY: Arlington Heights
The Second City Hits Home
Come out for a night of laughter as The Second City takes on all the news that's fit to twist. The biggest headlines! The hot-button issues! All served up with a side of that famous Chicago-style improv. Don't miss this chance to see the superstars of tomorrow live on stage now!
CITY: Grayslake
The President's Photographer: 50 Years Inside the Oval Office Exhibit
Visitors will be transported through presidential history, from photos made when the first official presidential photographer was hired in 1963, to today's unprecedented coverage of Barack Obama. This exhibit will showcase the power of the still image as a tool for understanding 50 years of president's history. Assembled by three-time Emmy Award-winner John Bredar, this exhibition features works by veteran presidential photographers David Hume Kennerly (Gerald Ford), David Valdez (George H.W. Bush), Bob McNeely (Bill Clinton), Eric Draper (George W. Bush), Pete Souza (Barack Obama) and many more.
CITY: Wauconda
The Philadelphia Story
The Lord family of Philadelphia is getting ready for a wedding! A merry mix-up of who is who at the house is just the beginning as reporters try to get the story and our bride tries to find her way to a normal life and we get to find out who she eventually walks down the aisle with! F-Sa 7:30PM; Su 2PM.
CITY: Chicago Heights
The Nutcracker at The Joffrey Ballet
Don't miss the glorious Chicago holiday tradition of the Nutcracker! A grand production with Tchaikovsky's glorious score played live by a full orchestra, this is sure to be an evening of pure enchantment.
CITY: Chicago
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker Ballet is a holiday tradition woven with beautiful choreography, music and a special story. Set to the lovely score by Tchaikovsky, this two act ballet begins with a young girl named Clara who receives a special gift from Herr Drosselmeyer at a Christmas Party. The nutcracker gift quickly becomes Clara's favorite and soon transforms into a prince who invites her to join him on a special journey. The story continues through the snow, into the Land of Sweets where dancers from many lands entertain them. Is it all a dream? This will be the 15th time that the Kaiser Dance Theatre has brought the lovable ballet to local audiences. The first performance took place in 1985 and since then has become one of Quincy's very own holiday traditions.
CITY: Quincy
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
The Illinois Brass Band Holiday Concert
Come out to the Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach for a great holiday concert. The program will feature glorious music of the season. The hall will come alive as thirty of the area's finest brass players fill the air with the sounds of this special time of year. With a cheerful mix of traditional carols, holiday classics, and jazzy updates of Christmas favorites, it will be an afternoon that will put the entire family in the holiday spirit.
CITY: Round Lake Beach
The Golden Dragon Acrobats Present: Cirque Ziva
Cirque Ziva is a fast-paced, technically innovative and beautifully presented new show, featuring the elite members of the Golden Dragon Acrobats. Enjoy an unique cirque spectacular showcases traditional Chinese acrobats who dazzle with amazing feats of athleticism, daring heart-stopping stunts and the grace of their centuries-old art form.
CITY: Grayslake


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About Venice FL Region AACA
Welcome to our the Venice Florida Region AACA website. Our region is under the National Organization of the Antique Automobile Club of America. We are a fun group of folks who are interested in collector cars. Some of us own and show our cars. While others just enjoy antique and classic cars. We welcome classics, hot rods, motorcycles, street rods, trucks, replicas and special interest vehicles.
We have held our own Annual Venice AACA Region Car Show since 1987, awarding trophies, giving door prizes, providing entertainment and enjoyment for spectators as well as participants. With the proceeds of our car shows, we give scholarship awards to Venice High School Seniors to help with college expenses.
These scholarships awards and this website are made possible by the generous donations of our car show sponsors. Please show your support to our sponsors by doing business with them, or at least thanking them, whenever you can. And please be be sure to tell our sponsors you saw their ad with the Venice AACA!
Throughout the year, our members enjoy participating in such activities as parades, organized car shows, monthly club meetings, a Christmas party, "Breakfast at the Beach", pot-luck suppers, car caravan tours, and community activities. Our meetings and events enable our members to make friends, and have fun while they enjoy their classic cars.
Included with our membership, we publish a monthly newsletter named the "Owner's Manual" which keeps the members abreast of car shows, event & parade opportunities as well as interesting stories relating to the hobby. Click here for a club application or to review our By-Laws.
Our national organization, the Antique Automobile Club of America also publishes a bi-monthly magazine, which our members receive with their national membership.
If you would like to contact us, click here.
Meeting Time & Location
The Venice FL Region monthly membership meetings are held at:
Venice Gardens Civic Center
Time: 7:00 PM
Our meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, with the exception of two months; July and December.
Join Our Club, Applications and By-Laws
Our membership has really been growing. Whether you own an antique or classic vehicle, or just enjoy them, we welcome you to join our club. Here's an application...
About Venice Florida
Venice is on the west coast of Florida, north of Fort Myers and south of Tampa. The weather is great and the people are friendly.

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According to Wikipedia a Fraternity is a "word for brotherhood, and by extension deep friendship or camaraderie," and more specifically "Some types of student society, social organizations of students of higher education." They are commonly refered to as either a fraternity or sororities in Canada, the Philippines, and the United States, student corporations in Europe, and nations in Sweeden.
Wiki then explains that since the names are of two or three Greek letters, "fraternities and sororities are known collectively as the Greek System and its members as Greeks. The use of Greek letters started with the first such organization, Phi Beta Kappa, which used Greek letters to hide their secret name."
"There are various types of fraternities: social, service, professional, and honorary. Many fraternities and sororities are national organizations with chapters at individual schools. National organizations may impose certain requirements on individual chapters to standardize rituals and policies regarding membership, housing, or behavior. Members of a national fraternity or sorority may enjoy certain privileges when visiting other chapters of the same national fraternity. Other fraternities and sororities are "local" and do not belong to a national organization. Local fraternities and sororities can establish their own constitution and bylaws, and do not need to contribute financially to a national organization."
"Unique among most campus organizations, members of social fraternities and sororities often live together in a large house or apartment complex. Because of this residential situation, the individual organizations themselves at their respective schools are known as "houses". Professional, academic or honorary societies rarely maintain a permanent housing location, and some may be barred from doing so by their national organization."
A fraternity or sorority house can usually be identified by large Greek letters on the front of the house, advertising the name of the group.
At many large universities, it is traditional for Greek organizations to enjoy the use of large, Victorian style mansions on campus. In more modern times, some university administrations have sought to seize or buy out these houses and convert them into academic use or demolish them and convert them into additional parking.
A good history of the Greek System is at this Wiki Link Another Wiki Article is dedicated to Fraternity and Sorority Houses. Yet another Wiki Article is about Corporations in European Countries. There is also a Wikipedia dedicated to the Greek System called Greekopedia
This category is intended to locate all Fraternity and Sorority Houses around the world. If there is no house, the headquarters will be accepted, the description should clearly state this. Organizations must be officially sanctioned by the associated institution.
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Corps Franconia - Universität Tübingen - Tübingen, Germany, BW
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This is the home of the fraternity 'Corps Franconia' in Tübingen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg. The fraternity has been founded in 1821. It is located at the 'Österbergstraße 16'.
posted by: Tante.Hossi
location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
date approved: 8/27/2014
last visited: never
Corps Rhenania - Universität Tübingen - Tübingen, Germany, BW
This is the home of the fraternity 'Corps Rhenania' in Tübingen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg. The fraternity has been founded in 1834. It is located at the 'Stauffenbergstraße 4'.
date approved: 7/29/2014
Kappa Alpha Theta - University of Montana - Missoula, MT
Founded in 1909, this is almost certainly the oldest sorority at the University of Montana campus.
posted by: BK-Hunters
location: Montana
date approved: 5/19/2014
Sigma Alpha Epsilon - University of Montana - Missoula, MT
One of the older Fraternities at U of M, Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded in 1927.
Sigma Nu - U of Montana - Missoula, MT
The Sigma Nu is on Gerald Street, amongst several other frat houses near the U of M campus.
Pi Kappa Alpha - Davis, CA
Pi Kappa Alpha in Davis, CA.
posted by: saopaulo1
location: California
Theta Chi - UC Davis - Davis, CA
The Theta Chi house in Davis.
Pi Beta Phi - UC Davis - Davis, CA
The Pi Beta Phi sorority in Davis.
Alpha Delta Pi - Texas State - San Marcos, TX
Epsilon Zeta chapter of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
posted by: vhasler
location: Texas
date approved: 3/22/2014
Alpha Tau Omega - Texas State Univ. - San Marcos, TX
The Iota Alpha chapter of ATO occupies a white Victorian house.
Beta Xi Chapter, Kappa Kappa Gamma -- University of Texas, Austin TX
The Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Sorority Row at the University of Texas at Austin
posted by: Benchmark Blasterz
date approved: 2/15/2014
last visited: 4/12/2014
Theta Chi Fraternity House on Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ
This is new Theta Chi fraternity house on Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ.
posted by: Poehunters
location: Arizona
date approved: 9/8/2013
last visited: 11/14/2014
Sigma Chi - University of the Pacific - Stockton, CA
The Sigma Chi house at University off the Pacific.
Pi Kappa Alpha - University of South Carolina - Columbia, South Carolina
Historic house now fraternity in Columbia, South Carolina.
posted by: BruceS
location: South Carolina
date approved: 4/17/2013
Pi Kappa Alpha -- University of Tulsa, Tulsa OK
The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house at 3123 East Seventh Street on board the University of Tulsa is one of the largest frat houses on campus.
location: Oklahoma
date approved: 4/6/2013
last visited: 3/11/2013
Delta Delta Delta -- Univ. of Tulsa, Tulsa OK
The Tri-Delt Sorority House on board the University of Tulsa at 800 S Tucker Street.
Chi Omega - University of Kansas - Lawrence, Ks
This is a historic three-story red brick building located at 1345 West Campus Rd. in Lawrence, Ks.
posted by: iconions
location: Kansas
date approved: 3/6/2013
last visited: 6/23/2014
Pi Lambda Phi - Winona State University - Winona, MN.
This Fraternity House is located at 251 Washington Avenue, in Winona, Minnesota.
posted by: Siren Hunter
location: Minnesota
date approved: 8/8/2012
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority - Hoboken, NJ
This Sorority house is located at 800 Castle Point Terrace.
posted by: Metro2
location: New Jersey
date approved: 6/25/2012
last visited: 5/28/2012
Theta Xi Fraternity - Hoboken, NJ
Theta Xi's Fraternity's house is located at 805 Castle Point Terrace.
Sigma Nu Fraternity - Hoboken, NJ
Sigma Nu Fraternity's house is located at 806 Castle Point Terrace.
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority - Hoboken, NJ
This sorority house is located at 808 Castle Point Terrace.
Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority - Hoboken, NJ
This sorority house is located at 835 Castle Point Terrace.
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity - Stevens Tech - Hoboken, NJ
This fraternity house is located at 809 Castle Point Terrace.
date approved: 6/11/2012
Phi Kappa Sigma - University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
This is the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity house at 163 St. George Street in Toronto, Ontario.
posted by: MrPirateCat
location: Ontario, Canada
date approved: 4/24/2012
last visited: 9/3/2014
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First teaser for The Raid 2: Berandal: watch now
The first teaser trailer has arrived online for chop-socky sequel The Raid 2: Berandal, in which Iko Uwais' rock-hard copper, Rama, returns for another round… The new teaser sets up the sequel's premise without giving too much away, establishing Rama's latest predicament: finding himself behind bars and under lock and key. How he wound up there remains a mystery, but from the looks of the hurting he puts on his cell wall, there will be hell to pay for whoever's responsible. Take a look at the new teaser, below… While there's plenty of fully-blown action to be savoured through the various snippets on show here, we could quite happily watch a trailer consisting solely of Rama going to town on that concrete. The man is truly a phenomenon! Directed by Gareth Evans and co-starring Tegar Satrya and Yayan Ruhian, The Raid 2: Berendal will open in the UK in 2014, with a specific release date to be confirmed.
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