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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Deerfield-Lincolnshire
This beautiful hotel is conveniently located close to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall, Great Lakes Naval Base, Ravinia and just 15 minutes from O'Hare International Airport. Our new contemporary rooms and whirlpool suites are a refreshing retreat and include a complimentary hot breakfast, microwave, mini refrigerator and wireless and wired high-speed Internet. The hotel offers an indoor pool, whirlpool and modern fitness center featuring Life Fitness Cardio equipment. Hotel also offers complimentary local shuttle.(Based upon availability) Business travelers can relax in one of the Executive suites, hold a meeting in the 900 sq. ft. meeting room and take advantage of the 24-hour business center.
CITY: Riverwoods
Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center
This Gurnee's Premier Destination for both leisure and business serving all of Gurnee, Waukegan & Libertyville when it comes to hotel accommodations and banquet facilities. Six Flags Great America is a two minute drive and Great Lakes Naval Training Center is conveniently located 7 miles from the hotel. Travelers enjoy the convenience of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) & Milwaukee's General Mitchell Airport (MKE) easy accessibility to the hotel. "Kids Eat Free" is a great value when you stay and the indoor swimming facility features the area's largest pool, fitness room and a full buffet breakfast. The lounge is a favorite among guests serving an array of hospitality & relaxation. Guests enjoy a selection of golf courses and leisure activities minutes away, complimentary wireless Internet, premium movie channels and a free shuttle.
CITY: Gurnee
Holiday Shoppe & Studio
The Holiday Shoppe has something for everyone! Enjoy the joy of Christmas anytime at the Holiday Shoppe in historic downtown Libertyville.
CITY: Libertyville
Home Alone - Hubbard Woods Metra Station
An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left home alone as his family rushes off for a vacation to France, leaving him to fend for himself against a pair of bungling burglars. Filmed along the North Shore, movie sites include Wilmette's Trinity Methodist Church and the Hubbard Woods Metra Station in Winnetka. Right across the street from the Metra train tracks is the former drugstore where the stranded kid stole a toothbrush in the movie.
CITY: Winnetka
Home Alone House
The Home Alone House is a three-story single family detached house used for shooting the majority of the scenes in the movies Home Alone (1990) and parts of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).[3] The kitchen in the film was actually shot in the house, along with the main staircase, basement and most of the first floor landing.
CITY: Winnetka
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lincolnshire
1 & 2-bedroom suites. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet served daily, evening reception held Monday-Thursday and high speed internet access. We also have an indoor pool, whirlpool, and 24-hour fitness and business centers. Located at I-94 and Route 22
CITY: Lincolnshire
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lincolnshire
All of the beautifully designed 1 & 2 bedroom suites offer a wide range of amenities for the comfort of both short and extended stays. Take advantage of great facilities such as separate living and sleeping areas, a fully-equipped kitchen, with full-size refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker and TV's with on-demand movies. Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast seven days a week and an evening Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday. Some of the fantastic amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and room service. For the business traveler there is a business center, meeting rooms and a complimentary printing service. Close to Arlington Park, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Historic Long Grove Village and Six Flags Great America.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Hotel Indigo
Boutique all-suite hotel features the "Phi" Bistro & Bar with a full-service Starbucks coffee bar through the "We Proudly Brew" program and room service for breakfast and dinner, indoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center and wireless Internet access. Guest suites are 25% larger than standard hotel room & include 32" flat-panel TV, MP3-player alarm clocks, spa-inspired showers, sofa sleepers (most suites) and work desks with smart lamps. Within 1 mile of over 200 stores, fine and casual dining and much more.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Hotel Moraine and Conference Center
Located in a quiet neighborhood on Chicago's North Shore.
CITY: Highwood
Hunter Country Club
This 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course has a restaurant on the premises. Carts are not mandatory, as this is a walking course.
CITY: Richmond
Hyatt Deerfield
In the heart of Chicago's prestigious North Shore, Hyatt offers suite-size guest rooms, state of the art StayFit health club, indoor lap pool, hot tub, hi-speed wireless internet access & more. Easy on-off access at I-294 and Lake Cook Road. Convenient to O'Hare International Airport and close to Ravinia Festival, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Cuneo Museum, shopping, the Metra train station to downtown Chicago and many other attractions. Please visit the website for more details.
CITY: Deerfield
I've Got A Little Twist
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform a comedic mash-up cabaret of musical hits. The Mikado meets The Music Man and HMS Pinafore sets sail for Brigadoon. A fresh and most heartfelt performance, not to be missed.
CITY: Grayslake
Illinois Beach Resort & Conference Center
Resort located on the shores of Lake Michigan. 92 guestrooms and suites, many with Lakeviews. 12,000 square feet of Meeting and Event space. Full-service Restaurant and Lounge serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Full-service Health Club with heated
CITY: Zion
Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center
Nestled along the coastline of Lake Michigan on 4,100 acres of natural beauty in a protected state park, the Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center will sweep you away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life and into a scenic paradise. The resort is the only hotel in the state of Illinois located directly on Lake Michigan. Many of the 92 guestrooms and suites, have lakeviews. We also offer 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a full-service restaurant and lounge, a full-service health club and Jacuzzi.
CITY: Zion
Illinois Beach State Park
Stretching leisurely for 6 1/2 miles along the sandy shore of Lake Michigan, this 4160-acre park is recognized for its geological structure, unique flora, spectacular beauty and recreational opportunities for swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking, biking,
CITY: Zion
Illnois Beach Resort and Conference
92 total rooms. Four suites. Indoor pool. On-site health club. Room service. Two bonfire pits, sand volleyball court,seasonal tent, private beach, bike rentals. Located near Gurnee Mills, Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes, located in state park
CITY: Zion
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
This scenic 1,114-acre preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing and boating, a Marina with boat rentals, a native garden and nearly seven miles of trails. The 19,000-square-foot Visitor Center features exhibits and a cafe. It can be rented for weddings and other private functions.
CITY: Libertyville
Tea room, restaurant, loose tea retail sales, Sunday brunch and afternoon tea service. A wonderful place to relax and receive the royal treatment!
CITY: Antioch
J. Alexander's Restaurant
Upscale contemporary American restaurant known for its wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of American classics, including steaks, prime rib of beef, fresh seafood, as well as salads, sandwiches and desserts.
CITY: Northbrook
J. McLaughlin
The name J. McLaughlin is synonymous with classic clothing and accessories for women and men. As a recognized retail industry leader providing high quality clothing based in New York, J. McLaughlin has made homes in 50 chic locales nationwide, serving up classic clothes with an original twist. J.McLaughlin caters to those who enjoy beautifully designed and crafted clothing and accessories.
CITY: Winnetka
Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Jack Benny Center for the Arts -- Home to the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorus and Bowen Park Theatre & Opera Companies. Bowen Park Theatre provides professional theatre and opera as well as children's theatre in the summer months, spring, and in December. The Jack Benny Center is the home of "The Old Time Radio Show" that holds performances quarterly.
CITY: Waukegan
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County
Presents the finest entertainers in the industry. Bold expressions of music, theatre, dance and variety acts. Featuring professional touring concerts as well as college music, theatre and dance presentations.
CITY: Grayslake
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County
The Center is home to a wide variety of entertainment acts from musical performances to live theatre shows to specialty performances. The facilities include the 600-seat Mainstage Theatre, the 250-seat Studio Theatre, the 400-seat C005 Auditorium and three conference rooms. The theatre presents the finest entertainment in the industry, including a season of incredible variety featuring internationally acclaimed performers.
CITY: Grayslake
Jump America, LLC
We have over 16,000 square feet of trampolines including two dodgeball courts, a foam jumping pit, kids zone, and more! Plenty of parking, convenient location. This awesome facility designed for kids from age 4 and up. Jump America is great for adults too. It's a great place for birthdays, parties, day camps, schools, civic and community gatherings and corporate events.
CITY: Gurnee
K1 Speed
This entertainment and meeting facility features two indoor European karting tracks, a restaurant and a multitude of alternative entertainment options, including billiards and video games.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Karma Asian Food and Fine Wine
Karma, unique to the Chicago suburbs, features Asian fusion cuisine. Karma has a breakfast, lunch and dinner. When one enters Karma, you are immediately transported into a Shangri-la where grays, greens, blacks and soft subdued whites fuse together to form a tranquil paradise of ultra-chic Asian design. Asian fusion cuisine in the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton - Libertyville/Mundelein.
CITY: Mundelein
KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort
KeyLime Cove, the official resort of nearby Six Flags Great America, offers a year round tropical resort experience. The massive indoor water park features a wave pool, body and tube slides, a lazy river, waterfalls and whirlpools. Besides the splashy fun, KeyLime Cove offers a variety of restaurants and entertainment options geared to both kids and parents. Grab a little "me" time and indulge in the luxurious Paradise Mist Spa, or pamper your princess at The Enchanted Lagoon Kids Spa.
CITY: Gurnee
King's Wharf Restaurant
Serving classic American dishes, like savory steaks and seafood specialties, for dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Indulge in the sumptuous Sunday Champagne Brunch. Located in the 4-Diamond rated Lincolnshire Marriott Resort.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Kristof's Entertainment Center
Complete entertainment for all ages and interests. Bowling, mini golf, Go Karts, redemption arcade, batting cages, birthday parties and a haunted house. Lunch and dinner served daily. Bar and billards with various night time entertainment. A safe and fun environment for all members of the family. Kristof's is a smoke-free facility.
CITY: Round Lake Beach
Mar 29
La Cage aux Folles
La Cage aux Folles has become a classic musical comedy. Set against the glitter of a Saint-Tropez nightclub, a middle-aged gay couple agree to hide their relationship when their son returns home with his fiancée's ultra-conservative parents. Feathers get ruffled and households upended in a poignant tale of one family's struggle to stay together, stay fabulous and above all else, stay true to themselves.
CITY: Lincolnshire
La Quinta Inn & Suites - Gurnee
La Quinta Inn strives to make your visit comfortable with outstanding accommodations and excellent guest service. This hotel offers a wide array of amenities, including indoor pool and whirlpool, lobby continental breakfast, and clean, comfortable rooms. Just a short mile away from Six Flags Amusement Park, walk to a variety of great restaurants, head to nearby Gurnee Mills Mall and visit Libertyville Sports Center for golf and indoor activities.
CITY: Gurnee
Lake Bluff Brewery
Lake Bluff Brewing Company is a small craft brewery devoted to upholding the lofty standards of quality craft beer being produced by so many fine Chicagoland microbreweries. Striving to create the finest beer available while minding the rich traditions of the brewing craft. Limited menu includes sandwiches, appetizers and pizza. Craft beers on tap that changes from time to time.
CITY: Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff Golf Club
The Lake Bluff Park District's 18-hole, 6,589 yard course boasts challenging greens set in a tranquil environment and grass teen practice facility. The Lake Bluff Golf Club is a wonderfully balanced golf course with mature tree-lined fairways and bent grass fairways and greens for a consistently enjoyable playing experience. The facility also includes an expansive practice facility with grass tee driving range, practice putting green, and short-game area with bunker. The professionally stocked Pro Shop and the Village Grill, which serves delicious food and a wide selection of beverages, are a couple of the superior amenities available to guests of the club.
CITY: Lake Bluff
Lake County Discovery Museum
Hands-on interactive exhibits introduce the history of Lake County in a fun learning environment. The Museum also displays the nation's largest permanent exhibition on the history and significance of postcards. Changing exhibits throughout the year.
CITY: Wauconda
Lake County Fairgrounds
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. The Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including Antique Shows, Swap Meet, Crafts Shows, Dog and Horse Shows, and much more. Visit the website for event schedule.
CITY: Grayslake
Lake County Fairgrounds
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. Our Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including antique shows, swap meets, crafts shows, dog and horse shows, and much more. Visit our website for event schedule.
CITY: Grayslake
Lake County Forest Preserve
We currently manage 25,268 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy nearly 112 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, fishing ponds and lakes, public access to the Fox River, award-winning nature and history education programs and events, and three public golf courses. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove near Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area near Deerfield, Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan, and three golf courses (Brae Loch near Grayslake, Countryside near Mundelein, and ThunderHawk near Beach Park). Most Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods.
CITY: Libertyville
Lake House Inn Bed and Breakfast
First bed and breakfast on Fox Lake (Chain O'Lakes).
CITY: Ingleside
Lambs Farm
Lambs Farm features a farmyard with a petting area and a variety of attractions like mini-golf, a mini-train ride, cow bounce house and an Old World carousel. There is also a pet shop, the Country Inn Restaurant, a thrift shop, and a country store and bakery that benefit programs for people with developmental disabilities.
CITY: Libertyville
Nov 1
Lambs Farm Famous Farmyard
The Lambs Farm Farmyard will open daily March 30th through November 1, 2015. Come and enjoy Lambs Farm's famous Farmyard. Meet Miss Wiggles, the 450-pound pig with an affinity for Bavarian Crème donuts and Oreo Cookies®, and meet all of the new miniature animals, including Levi the miniature horse. Climb into the petting zoo with goats, sheep and lambs. Check out the llamas, alpacas, cows, horses, ducks and more. Enjoy a ride on the old-fashion carousel or the train. Then challenge friends and family to a round of mini golf! Farmyard memberships are available. Day passes for all activities available for $8 for adults and $12 for children 2-12.
CITY: Libertyville
LaQuinta Inn & Suites - Bannockburn
Unwind at La Quinta Inn & Suites with complimentary breakfast, swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, Club Room and more. Enjoy our oversized rooms and upscale accommodations complete with in-room coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, and high-speed wireless internet access.
CITY: Bannockburn
Libertyville Sports Complex
Libertyville's Sports Complex offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40 tee automated heated driving range for year round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes, life fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personnel trainers, a free weight room, ¼ mile running/walking track and a kids club. It also offers an open gym for indoor soccer, basketball, youth sports and training sessions. There is also 3,503 sq. ft. of meeting rooms suited for events from small family gatherings to corporate events and trade shows.
CITY: Libertyville
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
A full service resort, located on 175 naturally wooded acres of Chicago's North Shore, offering an ideal setting for retreat-style meetings, romantic getaways, weddings and fun-for-the-whole-family vacations or reunions. Enjoy the 18-hole PGA championship golf course, award-winning Marriott Theatre, tennis club, along with several on-site restaurants, a lounge and Starbucks. While staying in one of the 383 rooms or 6 suites, enjoy a swim in the indoor or outdoor pool, work out in the fully equipped fitness center and relax in the whirlpool. There are also 26 meeting rooms totaling 40,000 sq ft. available for any planned event.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Lindy's Restaurant and Marina
Waterfront restaurant and sports bar with a view of Bangs Lake from each and every seat! Enjoy American Fare with a Caribbean Flare in our brand new restaurant or either of our outdoor decks. Entertainment every Saturday and Sunday. Private marina with over 100 slips available for seasonal rental. Outdoor venues available for wedding ceremonies, beach parties and company picnics.
CITY: Wauconda
Visit this store and find the latest runway looks, sought-after in-season styles, from real designer names you know. These are the same labels you'll find in the finest department stores, but at Loehmann's they are 30-65% less. Real designers really discounted. Their staff can help you find the perfect outfit for every occasion for the whole family.
CITY: Northbrook
Long Grove Cafe & Restaurant
The Long Grove Café sits beside a beautiful wooded Mill pond and water fountain that splashes to give a family of ducks a nice place to live and the guests get a pleasant and serene view. Alfresco and indoor dining is available as well as a private dining room and plenty of parking. Great food, great ambience, great view & affordable prices. There is a lunch and dinner menu that includes steaks, seafood, kabobs, pasta, burgers, salads, sandwiches and breakfast on weekends. Full bar with an extensive wine list & fine wine shop at retail prices. Special Greek menu on Thursday nights.
CITY: Long Grove
Long Grove Confectionery Co.
Your sweet tooth is sure to be on alert at Long Grove Confectionary Co. Watch homemade fudge getting made as thick layers of sweet goodness fold into large vats. Inhale the sugary goodness of the famed cocoa concoctions as soon as you walk inside. At Long Grove, the old fashioned confectionary is alive and well, and smelling oh so good.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Long Grove Historic Village
Long Grove is home to over 80 specialty shops and restaurants, set within historic buildings, cobblestone walks and colorful gardens. Visitors find unusual gift stores, art galleries, antiques, upscale clothing and diverse food and dining options.
CITY: Long Grove
25 - 27
Long Grove's Annual Apple Festival
The distinctive Long Grove shops and restaurants help celebrate the Apple Festival with unique seasonal gifts and foods, including cider donuts, caramel apples and the Long Grove Apple Haus' famous brown bag apple pie. Live toe-tapping music, carriage rides, hayrides and children's activities round out the fest.
CITY: Long Grove
26 - 28
Long Grove's Annual Strawberry Festival
The pleasures of summer are celebrated with "berry" wonderful strawberry-inspired treats. Strawberry lovers of all ages flock to Long Grove's renown fest to enjoy chocolate covered strawberries, fruit smoothies, and other strawberry drinks, ice creams, strawberry donuts, baked goods and, of course, the farm-fresh berries themselves. There is free live entertainment all three days at venues all over town and most of Long Grove's many shops, galleries, cafes, and restaurants offer variations of strawberry-themed foods, drinks, and merchandise. Fun for All Ages Strawberry Fest features plenty of activities and fun for children, including a variety of kiddie rides, face painting and outdoor activities and tents full of family and education-oriented products.
CITY: Long Grove
15 - 17
Long Grove's Chocolate Festival
Enjoy the sweet life! Back by popular demand, Long Grove invites you to enjoy the annual Long Grove Chocolate Fest, held every May. Families can fill a day – or a weekend – with chocolaty treats, live music, great food and distinctive shopping in charming Long Grove. Enjoy chocolate demonstrations and workshops, wine parings, live music all over town and plenty of children's activities. Long Grove combines the best of trendy shopping and dining with the ambiance of yesteryear. You will discover beautiful gardens, trendy shops, art galleries and one-of-a-kind restaurants.
CITY: Long Grove
Lovells of Lake Forest
Lovells of Lake Forest is a fine dining restaurant located in a beautiful French-styled mansion along Chicago's North Shore. A majority of our menu items are deeply rooted in the American culinary tradition. Private dining for events is also available.
CITY: Lake Forest
Lovell's of Lake Forest
The beautiful, quaint house setting decorated with out-of-this-world (literally) artifacts from the chef-owner's father, Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell, provides the backdrop for a wonderful selection of tasty New American plates at this Lake Forest standout. The service contributes to a soothing ambiance; it's truly a magical place to dine. For a more causal dining experience, try the downstairs Captain's Quarters for a casual evening with additional bar food selections and live music Friday and Saturday nights.
CITY: Lake Forest
Lynfred Winery & Tasting Room
Welcome to Lynfred Winery Wheeling, a satellite location for Illinois' oldest and largest, continually-operating winery. Since 1979, Lynfred Winery has been offering guests with great wine, food and lodging. We offer wine tastings, flights, and bottles every day of the week. We have received numerous awards for our wine, and we have countless events that go on throughout the year at the winery. We also have a variety of gift and gourmet food items.
CITY: Wheeling
Mainstreet Libertyville
Great shopping, dining and professional services are waiting for you in our picture-perfect downtown. Enjoy the turn-of-the-century buildings along Milwaukee Avenue or relax among the roses in Cook Park. Downtown Libertyville is a delightfully unique shopping and dining experience. With over 70 shops, boutiques, and restaurants, it's why we say "spend an hour, spend a day!"
CITY: Libertyville
MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market
This year we have more vendors than ever, so you'll be able to find more fresh food and flowers, and also have more fun shopping for them. This market can provide you with the opportunity to get to know your food and the producer who grows it or makes it. Enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, cheeses, meats, potted plants, cut flowers bouquets, coffee & donuts, kettle popcorn, jams, jellies and sauces.
CITY: Libertyville
This cozy and contemporary offspring of the legendary Father and Son Restaurant group is family owned and operated, preparing all of its specialties from scratch using fresh ingredients. The thin-crust pizza, a house favorite, can be tossed using whole wheat, seven-grain crusts or prepared with Abbe's Gluten Free. Don't overlook the BBQ ribs, broasted chicken, healthy, salads and sandwiches.
CITY: Northbrook
Mark Nizer 4D at the James Lumber Center
Whether juggling laser beams at 1,000 rpms, or five ping pong balls being thrown 20 feet in the air using only his mouth, audiences will be astonished by Mark Nizer, one of the greatest entertainment comedians and jugglers performing today! In this show, he uses black lights, special effects and the magic of 3D and even 4D. Mark has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Bob Hope, John Byner, Gladys Knight, The Temptations, Johnny Mathis, Ray Charles and Barry Manilow. Please note the special matinee time for this spring break show.
CITY: Grayslake
Marriott Residence Inn Deerfield
Newly renovated extended stay hotel. Offering 3 suite options: studios, penthouses & 2 bedroom suites. All have full kitchens however, a daily complimentary full breakfast buffet and light dinner is available. Internet access, grocery shopping service.
CITY: Deerfield
Marriott Suites Chicago Deerfield
his hotel features 248 suites with a private parlor room separated by French doors. Suites include a spacious bedroom with a separate living area with sleeper sofa, wet bar, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, Plug-In Panel to connect your laptop, iPod
CITY: Deerfield
Marriott Suites Deerfield
This hotel features suites with a private parlor room separated by French doors. Suites include a spacious bedroom with a separate living area with sleeper sofa, wet bar, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, Plug-In Panel to connect your laptop, iPod and camera to the 32" LCD, HD flat-screen TV and in-room movies. Enjoy the fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, fitness trails, and area golf courses. Enjoy a delightful dining experience with friendly service, great food and an extensive menu in the Basil's Bistro, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, located within the hotel, also offering room service. There are also 6 meeting rooms with 9,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space.
CITY: Deerfield
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
See the "The Best of Broadway" at the Marriott Theatre featuring 5 great musicals every year. The intimate arena theatre is designed so everyone has the best seat in the house. The theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 370 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations - Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences presents numerous original works as well as classic fairy tales. Through these works, children experience the joy and magic that is "live" theatre.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Marytown National Religious Shrine of St. Maximillion Kolbe
One of the nation's most beautiful religious sites features beautiful stained glass windows and seven-foot mosaics decorating the chapel, as well as seven types of marble.
CITY: Libertyville
Massage Envy
Massage Envy Lake Zurich specializes in therapeutic massage. We have a full staff of Illinois licensed, nationally certified therapists who perform a variety of different modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, sports, pregnancy and injury massage, to name a few. Our introductory rate of $39 can't be beat. Be sure to ask about our wellness program that makes massage affordable for everyone!
CITY: Lake Zurich
Material Possessions
Discover a store with unique ambiance and warmth, nestled in the heart of the North Shore. For over 30 years, Material Possessions has welcomed guests and clients into their gorgeous store. Thought-provoking pieces, designed to ignite the imagination, stir the soul and make a statement are aplenty...and a sense of humor is always at home here.
CITY: Winnetka
Max & Benny's Restaurant Deli and Bakery
Max and Benny's is an iconic north suburban deli-restaurant recently described by Chicago Magazine as the "best Jewish deli in the Chicagoland area." Specialties include corned beef, pastrami and Rueben sandwiches.
CITY: Northbrook
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
The McDonald Woods Forest Preserve in Lindenhurst, offers gentle, rolling grassy terrain. It's the perfect place to hike, bicycle and cross-country ski. Take the 3.8-mile loop around the woods and wetlands for some great exercise. A 0.3-mile wood-chip trail designed for hiking and cross-country skiing leads to a basswood and sugar maple forest, glowing yellow in autumn. A cooling ravine beckons below where migrant songbirds feast on insects, and water skimmers dart atop the clear water.
CITY: Lake Villa
McHenry Drive-In Outdoor Theatre
One of the few remaining authentic drive-in movie theatres remaining in Illinois. Enjoy the nostalgia of double-feature movies in the comfort of your car. Unique family experience.
CITY: McHenry
McHenry Riverwalk
The McHenry Riverwalk connects the city's shopping, dining and entertainment districts with the Fox River.
CITY: McHenry
Meatheads Burgers and Fries
Serving fresh-never frozen beef, fresh cut-fries and hand-dipped shakes in an inviting and family-friendly atmosphere. Bring your appetite and enjoy the many options of their delicious hamburgers. Burger Bars available for your off-site parties, too!
CITY: Northbrook
Mickey Finn's Brewery
Mickey Finn's Brewery is a landmark casual social gathering place famous for handcrafted beer. Since opening in 1993 as Lake County's first brewpub, Mickey Finn's has won a trophy case full of national and international awards for their beer. The menu offers a variety of items including burgers, pizza, fish n' chips, and buffalo wings. Also enjoy seasonal outdoor dining, a huge banquet facility, carry-out food and beer, live entertainment on weekends and a diverse clientele.
CITY: Libertyville
Midlane Golf Resort
With five elegant banquet rooms that serve the needs of groups from thirty to six hundred guests including a championship eighteen hole golf course, driving range, all suites hotel with a pool/ fitness center, and a state-of-the-art nightclub, Midlane is uniquely outfitted to suit any of your banquet needs. Don't gamble on the outcome of your special event - come to the golf, banquet and wedding experts.
CITY: Wadsworth
Midwestern Helicopter
Have you ever wanted to see the beautiful city of Chicago from above? Join us for an amazing helicopter skyline tour where you will see the city from a birds eye view! This is one of the most incredible adventures you can ever imagine. During our flight you will see all that this city has to offer - Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Willis Tower, John Hancock Observatory, Cellular One Field and the United Center.
CITY: Wheeling
Miller's 50's Style Drive-In
Original 50's style drive-in restaurant with car hops serving frosted mugs of Homemade Root Beer, Root Beer Floats, Coney Dogs & Texasburgers on a tray at your car or enjoy our picnic area. We feature summer Classic Car Cruise-Ins every Saturday. Check ou
CITY: Ingleside
Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-in
Original 50's style drive-in restaurant with car hops serving frosted mugs of Homemade root beer, root beer floats, Coney Dogs & Texasburgers on a tray at your car or enjoy our picnic area. The menu also contains delicious shakes and malts made to order. We feature summer Classic Car Cruise-Ins every Saturday. Check our web site for information and calendar of events.
CITY: Ingleside
Oct 25
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
Moraine Hills State Park
Moraine Hills State Park located in McHenry, Illinois, offers a tapestry of mosaic marshes, lakes, prairies, bogs, wooded hills and streams that are perfect for hikers, skiers and cyclists. The hike consists of two 8-mile loops of crushed gravel that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. With a rating of moderate to difficult, Moraine Hills State Park hike will surely make the top of every outdoor enthusiast's list.
CITY: McHenry
Morton's The Steakhouse
Morton's, the Steakhouse has been synonymous with The Best Steak anywhere for over 30 years. While USDA prime-aged beef is Morton's claim to fame, there's more to savor: succulent seafood...fine wine...classic cocktails...decadent desserts...the best of everything.
CITY: Northbrook
Motel 6
Newly Renovated Hotel Property, Outdoor Pool, Free High Speed Wireless Internet, Free Coffee, Pets Are Welcome, 3 Miles From Six Flags Great America, The Great Lakes Naval Training Center And Gurnee Mills Mall.
CITY: Waukegan
Motel 6 - Waukegan
Newly Renovated Hotel Property, Outdoor Pool, Free High Speed Wireless Internet, Free Coffee, Pets Are Welcome, 3 Miles From Six Flags Great America, The Great Lakes Naval Training Center And Gurnee Mills Mall.
CITY: Waukegan
Mother Rudd House and Museum
This original 1844 building was once a stagecoach stop, tavern, post office, town hall, and candy store. Completely restored by the Village of Gurnee, this historical home is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad. Slaves would be housed in the basement or the barn. View artifacts from the Civil War, see the "Crystal Ballroom" where traveling guests would be entertained or the room dedicated to the family of a local man that died on the Titanic.
CITY: Gurnee
Mother Rudd House and Museum
This original 1844 building was once a stagecoach stop, tavern, post office, town hall and candy store. Completely restored by the Village of Gurnee, this historical home is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad.
CITY: Gurnee
MuckFest MS - Chicago
The run is pure athletic hilarity on a 5K course full of mud, and featuring 15+ outrageous obstacles that will spin, swing and fling you up, down and sideways. Entry fees are $55 by Apr 29 and $105 on race day.
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See what our dedicated teens can create: community, acceptance, family, magic... A SHOW. Read more
See what our dedicated teens can create: community, acceptance, family, magic... A SHOW.
Taconic Hills High School PTO, Inc
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About this project
Thank you for giving us a few minutes to explain our project.
See if you can imagine this:
We have been waiting all summer and counting down the school days until the start of "Shakespeare" (shorthand for our program to bring us to the Fall Festival of Shakespeare.) The day finally arrives when we find out who our directors will be. There are two of them... always someone new and sometimes we've worked with one of them before. The first meeting is electric with excitement and anticipation!
It has begun. Finally.
For the next 3 days there are readings, auditions, group play and all sorts of activities to get us all in the right frame of mind. After all, we are not usually steeped in Elizabethan language for most of the year, and especially not during summer vacation. And the freshmen have never even done this before. As seniors, we are experienced and expected to help teach and lead the group.
It's not until about the middle of the next week that we learn what play we will be presenting this year. It could be a romance, a comedy, a parody or a tragedy - the directors will make that decision based on who is able to participate this year and what fits best with the skills and the personalities of the troupe. We find out the play and our roles at the same time. Speculation is running wild and the suspense is killing us, but once the list is posted we all know our roles: our responsibilities and what character we will become for the next 2 months. Then the real work begins.
The rehearsals are every day after school and sometimes on the weekends. We travel in a district bus (thank you Board of Ed!) to Lenox, MA to attend common classes 4 different Wednesday evenings over the course of about a month to learn Stage Combat, Performance, Movement and Dance, and Technical Skills like lighting, set building and costumes. Sometimes we have an extra common class on a Saturday in Clowning.
There is dictionary work (we learn what every word in the script means), choreography (which is often fighting, not dancing), sometimes music and always set design, costume design (we often make most of the costumes), lighting and sound engineering for those that are happier behind the scenes. There is truly something for everyone. And our group reflects that.
Most years our Shakespeare program includes more than 10% of our small rural high school student body - everyone from the brains and the nerds, a few of the jocks and some who are just drama kids - always a few who only make it to school just because, if they don't, they aren't allowed to participate in Fall Fest.
This program keeps kids in school.
Shakespeare provides an outlet for all kinds of kids - it's also a home for those who are not comfortable on any other stage or arena. We have a larger percentage of kids participating in this program than any of the sport programs in our school… or any other program for that matter.
There are two performances of our Shakespeare show at Taconic Hills (this year the shows are on 11/9 and 11/10 - both are free of charge - we only ask for donations) and then one week later the TH kids perform at Founders' Theater at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA. (If you've never been to Lenox, you are in for a treat. Great restaurants, great shops, great places to stay: a really quaint but happening town in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.)
Our school has participated in Fall Festival for 10 years. This will be our 11th year if we can get to our goal. Fall Festival of Shakespeare begins in late September and runs through the weekend before Thanksgiving. And with all the fundraising (that's a year-round activity) it's a full schedule for the fall. At the Festival this year we hope to be one of 10 schools presenting our fantastic production in front of our peers and our friends and families… and our Kickstarter backers. The Festival runs from November 15th through the 18th this year. You will not want to miss it.
Our Shakespeare program is a life changer. Just ask some of us. Please watch our video. There are so many more that have been touched by the magic that is Shakespeare and Fall Festival than what you see here. Imagine 10 years of kids: all changed by what they did during Fall Festival. Please help us make it happen this year.
A little something from the parents:
The Shakespeare program is a favorite of the Taconic Hills High School PTO (a 501(c)(3) organization) and we believe that the benefits of the program cannot be duplicated with any other program. Participation in Fall Festival is expensive but we have already raised about half of what we need. We still have concession stand sales, bake sales and proceeds from our annual 5K (Run for the Bus!) that will figure in before we have to pay for this fall's program… but we need a big chunk to get us over the hump.
However, the cost of bringing this special brand of "Shakespeare" to our school is (based on our calculation of hours spent in direction, instruction, and overall experience for the kids) a bargain.
We get two directors for about 10 weeks - up to 6 hours a day. We get the expertise and time of professional set designers, lighting designers, sound engineers and costume designers. There are 4 professional workshops each season that bring together 10 different schools for instruction on a wide variety of skills (set/lighting/costume design, stage combat and dance choreography, and acting skills) and provide a great opportunity to meet other kids in our rural but very cultured area. Some of these kids make lifelong friendships from students involved from other schools. And the professional stage performance experience during those 4 days of the Fall Festival in Lenox in front of all the other student participants is unforgettable for the actors and the audience. It is not an understatement to say that each show will bring you to tears or cheers… for sure, you will never forget it.
When a student that has participated in this program describes how it has impacted his/her life you hear that it has changed the way they view themselves, their lives and others that they encounter... without exception. Teachers of the English language and literature curriculum will tell you that it is these students that invariably are the most able and willing to answer the questions posed by higher level study. It is so worth the money in so many ways.
Please consider helping us to reach and even exceed our goal for our kids. You will be rewarded! Photos, posters, tickets to shows, handwritten heart-felt thank yous are all possible - and of course THE SHOW. Please take a look at the list to the right and at our bio where there are some special thank yous. And thanks for taking the time to read through all of this. It means so much to the kids and by extension, so much to us parents. Hope to see you in November!
Yes! Anyone with a major credit card can back our project. If you have more questions about international transactions, please look at the Backers FAQ under the Help tab at the top of the page.
Unfortunately, we're not sure. We've asked Kickstarter to help us with this problem, but it might be an issue with satellite internet, which is common out here in the country.
If you are willing to work with us, we'd like you to try a few things so you can back our project. First, try to clear your cache and cookies... if you are willing, clearing your browsing history seems to be the most effective. Then try to access the site again.
We are soooo sorry that this has been an issue. We had the same problem when creating our project and were worried that you might encounter the dreaded "403 error". But if you can see past this little inconvenience... and understand we still need your help... give it a try later. But, DO come back.
Thanks for understanding.
The kids and the THHS PTO.
Pledge $10 or more
12 backers
A genuine handwritten "Thank You" note mailed to your home address! A real stamp and all! Also, your name or any other name of your choosing in our program which will appear in ALL TH productions produced throughout the 2012-2013 school year and will also be distributed at the Lenox show.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $25 or more
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A signed cast photo, all 30+ signatures all in one place, plus the thank you note and your name in our program! Imagine our picture, framed, on your wall. Pretty nice, don't you think?Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $50 or more
17 backers
A quality T-shirt from our 2012 production or one from one of our previous shows! (avaliable in limited quantities) They are very fashionable and will make any thespian jealous! Also, the handwritten thank you note and your name in the program!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $75 or more
2 backers
A photo CD of the 2012 TH production - you might not have seen the show but now you can! You will see all our hard work and dedication towards this program and see a few funny faces too! This also includes the handwritten thank you note and your name in the program.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $100 or more
7 backers
A photo of you with your favorite cast member, in costume and all. Cherish the moment with a photo! Or, a signed poster of the 2012 production, again 30+ signatures. These posters are vibrant and full of color and life, perfect to spruce up any room. Plus, the thank you note and your name in the program! How could you go wrong?Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $150 or more
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An official DVD of the Lenox show, just like watching it from the audience, but you can enjoy it from your own home forever! And, a handwritten thank you note and your name in the program! You must be feeling the love!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $200 or more
1 backer Limited (11 left of 12)
Two reserved seats in the first or second row of the TH production and free snacks at the concession stand. Live in the lap of luxury! Enjoy this either night 11/9 or 11/10 - also the wonderful thank you note, your name in the program and a signed cast photo! Three pairs of seats in each row for each night available at this level (total of 12 rewards at this level- 6 Friday, 6 Saturday)Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $500 or more
1 backer Limited (9 left of 10)
Two tickets to see the TH production at Fall Festival in Lenox, MA. Experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere that is Fall Fest! This also includes the handwritten thank you note, your name in the program and a signed cast photo or poster, it's your choice!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (13 left of 13)
Two Fall Festival passes for each donation! You can go to any/all of the 10 shows in Lenox, MA from 11/15/12 to 11/18/12 and, of course, a thank you note from the cast and crew, your name in the program and ANY of the other rewards you would like - WE LOVE YOU!Estimated delivery:
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Ozone is created by sunlight high in the stratosphere
Lower down in the stratosphere ozone is destroyed naturally in reactions with other atmospheric gases.
300.000.000 tons of ozone are produced and naturally destroyed by this cycle every day.
Ozone depletion occurs if the processes destroying ozone are augmented by, for example chlorine or bromine so that the balance is disturbed.
Because ozone absorbs solar UV radiation, lower ozone amounts in the layer coincide with an increase in the flux of UV-B into the lower atmosphere. The concern is that, if ozone depletion were to persist, the average UV-B flux could increase.
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The principal parameters that are important for recovery of the ozone layer are:
The second and third of these moderate the effects of chlorine and bromine so that recovery of the ozone layer may not be simply what we might have expected from the fall in chlorine loading.
Nevertheless, chlorine loading is the most important factor and is continuing to fall as a result of the Montreal Protocol.
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Chlorine loading is a measure of the real contribution of a substance to ozone depletion. All ozone depleting substances are shown on a common scale that takes account of differences in potency.
Bromine is expressed as its equivalent in chlorine.
As a response to changes in society and to regulations, emissions of ozone depleting substances are falling. Chlorine loading shows how the environmental impact of ozone depleting substances changes in time in response to the change in emissions and removal of the substance from the environment by atmospheric processes.
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When the atmospheric concentration of CO2 increases, the stratosphere is expected to cool. This cooling favours the formation of Polar Stratospheric Clouds which strongly accelerate ozone depletion.
In the Antarctic, temperatures within the stratospheric vortex are well below the threshold for formation of PSCs, which means that no further deepening of the ozone hole might be expected.
In the case of the Arctic, the cooling of the stratosphere actually favours ozone depletion for a longer period than one would expect from the stratospheric chlorine decrease.
The most important fluorocarbons have been classified for their impact on aquatic environment in Water Hazard Classes. The classification is committed according to the German "Administrative Regulation on the Classification of Substances Hazardous to Waters into Water Hazard Classes" (Verwaltungsvorschrift wassergefährdende Stoffe – VwVwS).
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N.C. State took possession of the recruiting news cycle during the weekend when All-American point guard Anthony Barber announced for the Wolfpack, but two other ACC schools made 2013 additions as well.
Georgia Tech didn't have to look far to land Quinton Stephens. The 6-7 wing forward at Atlanta (GA) Marist chose the Yellow Jackets over offers from Auburn, Clemson (he visited officially on Sept. 8), Miami, Tennessee and others.
Stephens doesn't possess a national reputation and did not compete on the Nike travel circuit — one emerging trendline in grassroots basketball is the extent to which Nike's EYBL dominates visibility among scouts and general hoops media — and thus did not receive the exposure that may have enabled him to land in the national rankings.
He averaged 19 points per game as a junior and, as he gets stronger (he weighs just 190 pounds), should become a rotational contributor for Tech. He clearly doesn't boast the credentials of his fellow member of Georgia Tech's 2013 recruiting class, point guard Solomon Poole, but Brian Gregory must land in-state prospects and particularly those from the Atlanta metro area. Stephens is a good jump shooter who will complement Poole's athleticism-based game.
Although the Tigers lost out on Stephens, they picked up a commitment from Austin Ajukwa during an unofficial visit. A 6-5 swingman at Columbia (SC) Cardinal Newman, Ajukwa chose Clemson over hometown South Carolina — clearly a significant morale boost for Brad Brownell's program.
Ajukwa largely is anonymous to scouts. He reportedly had received offers from Boston College, East Carolina, Appalachian State and Charleston Southern, and thus his recruitment occurred at the fringe mid/high-major level. He cited the ACC's revamped stature as a primary reason for his commitment:
"It's the best conference in college basketball," he told GreenvilleOnline. "That's where I want to be. I want to be playing at a high level like that. It would help me reach my goals."
The Tigers also hold a commitment from 2013 wing guard Patrick Rooks and remain a contender for big-time, in-state native — and now prepping at Oak Hill Academy — forward Sindarius Thornwell.


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Awesome Masterwork! I really love those Japanese woodblock prints and this is a really cool modern reinterpretation of Hokusai's masterwork. Great Job!
beautiful work mat :) nice to see a different/unexpected animal representing the movements and force of the sea. Works very well.
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'Tis the season
D.J. FosterIt's football season. Well, technically, it's not football season. Not for any of the Big West (Cal Poly SLO being the lone exception) or WCC schools, anyway. It's volleyball, soccer, and cross country season for them. Before I begin, let's get on...
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8 at 8: Summer Edition
D.J. FosterFall sports are right around the corner, so we're back in action here at the Colleges Blog. Let's catch up on what eight of the Los Angeles area colleges have been up to this summer. These are in no particular order. Cal State Northridge: There ar...
Blog | August 11, 2010 -
Seven Titans named All-Americans
D.J. FosterFrom FullertonTitans.com: "Seven Cal State Fullerton baseball players were named All-Americans by various media outlets and organizations over the past few weeks, bringing the program's total to 89 total Div. I All-American players since 1975. Fo...
Blog | July 06, 2010 -
UCLA 8, Cal State Fullerton 1
D.J. FosterIt took a while, but the Super Regional series between Cal State Fullerton and UCLA finally played out the way it was expected to. The Bruins got the pitching performance they had been waiting for all series long, as starter Rob Rasmussen was domi...
Blog | June 13, 2010 -
Corey Jones out for Fullerton
D.J. FosterCorey Jones, the usual starting second baseman and number three hitter for the Titans, is not in the lineup for Fullerton tonight as they take on UCLA in the championship game of the Super Regional. Late in Saturday night's game Jones slid head fi...
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Video from Saturday's game
D.J. FosterSometimes words alone can't do a game justice. Here are some highlights from the crazy battle between the Bruins and Titans on Saturday:...
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UCLA 11, Cal State Fullerton 7
D.J. FosterWhat can Brown do for you? Trevor Brown, a freshman backup catcher, delivered a two-out, two-run pinch-hit single in the top of the 10th inning to give UCLA the lead in what was a back-and-forth battle all evening but eventually ended in a 11-7 B...
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Fullerton and UCLA in extra innings
D.J. FosterThe Titans and Bruins are engaged in a classic battle right now in the top of the tenth inning. The game is tied at seven a piece after Big West Player of the Year Gary Brown made his first appearance of the tournament, pinch running and scoring on a...
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Cal State Fullerton 4, UCLA 3
D.J. FosterUCLA starter Gerrit Cole, owner of a 98-mph fastball, was supposed to be the dominant pitcher Friday night at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Fullerton starter Noe Ramirez, however, had other things in mind. Ramirez put on a masterful pitching performan...
Blog | June 11, 2010 -
Gary Brown to play in limited action
D.J. FosterAccording to Kendall Rogers Y! Sports, Gary Brown will indeed be in action this weekend against UCLA: "Cal State Fullerton outfielder Gary Brown will be available in a limited role this weekend. He will not hit for the Titans, however." While it's ...
Blog | June 11, 2010 -
Titans prepare for the weekend
D.J. FosterHead coach Dave Serrano, Nick Ramirez, Noe Ramirez, and Corey Jones give their thoughts on the Super Regional matchup against a familiar foe in UCLA: Pre-Super Regional Interviews: Serrano, Ramirez, Ramirez, and Jones from FullertonTitansTV on Vi...
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Fullerton's Gary Brown questionable to play
D.J. FosterThe Cal State Fullerton Titans are getting ready for their Super Regional clash against UCLA this weekend, but it's still unknown whether Big West Player of the Year Gary Brown will be ready to play. Brown has been sidelined because of a broken middl...
Blog | June 09, 2010 -
Cal State Fullerton 9, Minnesota 5
D.J. FosterJust when it looked like Cal State Fullerton had exhausted all their big arms, they revealed their ace in the hole in Ray Hernandez. After a rough outing from starter Dylan Floro (3.2 inn, 7h, 4ER), Titans head coach Dave Serrano gave the nod to a...
Blog | June 07, 2010 -
Live Blog: Minnesota vs Cal State Fullerton
D.J. Foster8:00p: I'll be liveblogging all the action tonight - just refresh your browser for updates. Should be a great game. 8:04p: In case you missed it, CSUF's Christian Colon was drafted by the Kansas City Royals at pick four, while Gary Brown was selec...
Blog | June 07, 2010 -
Gary Brown also selected in first round
D.J. FosterCal State Fullerton produced another first round selection in the MLB Draft, this time with centerfielder Gary Brown going to the San Francisco Giants at No. 24. Brown, a junior from Diamond Bar, California, hit .438 this season and stole 31 bases...
Blog | June 07, 2010 -
Five things to know
D.J. FosterCal State Fullerton will take on Minnesota tonight at 8 p.m. with a trip to the Super Regionals on the line. Let's take a look at five things to know headed into tonight's big game. Rubber Match: The Titans and the Golden Gophers split their first...
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Marriage of Isaac Newton Kitchin (en)
According to the 1910 USA census Isaac Newton Kitchin (Kitchen) had been married for 7 years and been in Gentry, Missouri since at least 1900. Born 07 Jun 1875 in Millom, Cumberland, England son of Isaac Kitchin and Hannah Newton.
According to a family tree I found he married : 19 Aug 1902 - Langdon, ND (North Dakota)
Spouse: Mary Jenetta Giles (spelt Jiles in 1900 census. I need to find the marriage to prove this is correct. Can anyone help ?
on 2014-07-25 04:15:04
wizard28 has been a Family Tree Circles member since Jul 2014.
The above is incorrect:
In 1900 Age: 25 he was in Miller, Gentry, Missouri
In 1910 Age: 35 he was in Elgin, Cavalier, North Dakota
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Isaac and Mary J had a son Henry N Kitchen
Birth 10 Jun 1903 in North Dakota, so marriage would have been between 1900 and 1903.
I cannot find a reference to their wedding so cannot get a marriage cert even if I knew where to apply to in the USA. They could have married in Missouri or North Dakota


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Shenandoah National Park Set to Ban Visitors From Bringing Their Own Firewood Into Park
In a bid to stop the spread of a beetle that could devastate Shenandoah National Park's ash trees, park officials are instituting a ban against firewood brought into the park by campers.
Nighttime Closures of Skyline Drive Through Shenandoah National Park Planned to Thwart Poachers
In a bid to thwart poachers in Shenandoah National Park this hunting season, park officials will be closing sections of the Skyline Drive at night.
Lodging Deals From Coast to Coast in the National Parks
Whether you can thank the hoopla around National Parks: America's Best Idea, or attribute it to the weak economy, there are a number of lodging deals available to be had around the National Park System.
Mention Officially Designated Wilderness, and How Many Folks Think of Shenandoah National Park?
When talk turns to officially designated wilderness, how much of the conversation swings on eastern parks such as Shenandoah National Park?
Wildlife on the Move: Migrations in the National Parks
As the weather cools and available daylight decreases, many wild animals become restless. They know winter is on the way and they could face months of freezing temperatures and food shortages.
Luring Kids into the National Parks With Scavenger "Hikes"
Leading kids into national parks has gotten a little bit easier, thanks to the creative genius of Kat and John LaFevre. This couple has come up with a creative hiking guide for youngsters that encourages them to go down the trail in search of items perfect for a scavenger hunt.
National Park Quiz 68: Fishing
Take this quiz and see if you are piscatorially competent. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we'll make you tell us where the fish are biting.
Climate Change and National Parks: A Survival Guide for a Warming World -- Northern Flying Squirrel and other Threatened Mammals
The climate is not static. Ice ages come and go, pushing rivers of ice south and then pulling them back north across continents as temperatures and snowfalls rise and fall. Animal and plant species either stay ahead of these icy incursions and adapt, or perish.
Lodging in the Parks: Sleeping Along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
Virginia's Shenandoah National Park is best known for Skyline Drive, the picturesque 105-mile-long road that winds the length of the park along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dotting that road are some charming lodgings that make great spots to spend the night.
Teach Your Kids to Enjoy Hiking With Shenandoah National Park's Family Hiking Program
Hiking is an easy and enjoyable activity that can quickly turn into a lifelong passion. And while it's as easy as setting one foot in front of another on a path through the woods, sometimes the fleeting attention spans of kids can make that difficult. That's where the rangers of Shenandoah National Park come in.
Shenandoah National Park Offers Family Camping Program
While August traditionally is the worst month to be in Washington, D.C., due to the high humidity, Shenandoah National Park officials hope to entice a few families into the mountains in late June: They're offering a family camping program.
Take a Hike In Shenandoah National Park to Celebrate National Trails Day
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Don't Take National Park Landscapes for Granted
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Spring Openings on Tap for Shenandoah National Park
Winter's worst apparently is behind in the mid-Atlantic states, as Shenandoah National Park is beginning to open its facilities for the spring. In fact, the Big Meadows Campground opens Friday.
Spring Blooms Not Too Far Away in Shenandoah, Blue Ridge Parkway, And Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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National Park Quiz 45: Green
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Book An Early Season Trip to Shenandoah National Park and Save on Lodging
Shenandoah National Park in late spring and early summer can be a glorious place, with wildflowers popping up in the meadows, songbirds returning to the mountainous setting, streams running full, and warm breezes.
It's Not Too Early To Start Planning This Summer's National Park Vacation
Sure, the calendar says January, there's a lot of snow out there across the country, and you haven't even thought about filing your income taxes. But it's still not too early to begin planning your national park vacation for this summer.
Accessibility in the National Park System
The other day I read a story about efforts at Cape Lookout National Seashore to install an ADA accessible ramp. And that got me to wondering about how accessible the National Park System is.
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Range of Lodging Deals and Events Appearing on the National Park Landscape
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Shenandoah National Park Proposing Tweaks To Its Climbing Management Guidelines
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Skyline Drive Designated as a National Historic Landmark
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Capturing Fall's Splendor in the National Park System
A few years ago we decided to brave the throngs of visitors and see Virginia's fall display in Shenandoah National Park (where, ironically, the highest visitation month is October!) and drive the famed Skyline Drive. With the colors at their peak around our home in Pennsylvania, we figured that Shenandoah's forests would be nearing their peak as well.
Shenandoah National Park To Celebrate Wilderness This Weekend
It was more than three decades ago that Congress designated nearly 80,000 acres of Shenandoah National Park as wilderness. This coming weekend the park is planning a variety of activities to celebrate that wilderness.
Body of Man Missing in Shenandoah National Park Found Outside Park
The body of a man who went missing during an outing in Shenandoah National Park has been found outside the park.
Clues Found in Search for Ginseng Hunter Who Went Missing in Shenandoah National Park
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50-year-old Man Reporting Missing in Shenandoah National Park
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Fall Colors: What Can We Expect Across the National Park System?
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Edinburgh gets the Game of Thrones animated treatment
Absolutely loving this – Steven Jefferies has taken the iconic Game of Thrones animated opening sequence and reworked it with Edinburgh landmarks. Brilliant
And he did a making of for a glimpse behind the scenes:
My book festival talk with Lauren Beukes and Inaki Miranda
Some more events from August's Edinburgh International Book Festival have been uploaded to the EIBF's YouTube channel, including the full, hour-long talk I chaired with Arthur C Clarke award winning writer Lauren Beukes and cracking artist Inaki Miranda, talking about their collaboration on Fairest: the Hidden Kingdom for DC's Vertigo imprint:
Grant Morrison at the Edinburgh Book Festival
Last month as well as reporting on the Edinburgh International Book Festival as I do most years I was on stage for some events, the first of which was chairing a talk with superstar Scottish comics writer Grant Morrison. We discussed his earliest work in Near Myths, an anthology which grew out of the old Edinburgh Science Fiction Bookshop (which would become the Edinburgh Forbidden Planet years later) which was well ahead of its time in trying to create a comics form for adult readers and also featured the first appearances of Luther Arkwright by the great Bryan Talbot – in a lovely moment Grant took the opportunity to pay tribute to Bryan's place in the medium (Bryan was in the audience at the time and was, I think, rather delighted) – it was nice to see this peer to peer respect from one top creator to another. We discussed his Batman and Superman works, his plans for reworking Wonder Woman and the return to Seaguy, before throwing open the second half to questions from the audience, who were eager to ask Grant their own questions (and he was looking forward to the chance to interact with his readers, so we tried to give a good chunk of our hour to the audience Q&A).
I'm not mad at being in front of the camera, I prefer being behind the lens, but it was a fun event and from folks I bumped into over the rest of the Book Festival it seemed to have gone fairly well as they told me they enjoyed it, which was a relief as that was my very first time chairing an event at the Book Fest. I have done plenty of events with authors in my bookselling career of course, but it's been years since I had to do an on-stage event and doing it with a major name, at the world's biggest literary festival, well, that's a hell of a way to get back into the saddle! But it was fun to do it as part of the huge Stripped segment of comics themed events at the Book Festival:
My video interviews from the Book Festival
During my very busy period at the Stripped comics strand of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, in addition to chairing a couple of the author events this year I was also delighted to pose the questions for a couple of their series of short video interviews with authors, including this one I did with Lauren Beukes and Inaki Miranda shortly before chairing their event (which was great fun) – don't worry, you don't see me in either as I am safely behind the camera (which I prefer) and indeed as they edited it to mostly the author's responses you barely hear me, but was nice to be asked to do a couple and fun to do. I talked to Lauren and Inaki about their collaboration (this was the first time they met in person) as well as their next projects:
And I also got to ask Neil Gaiman some questions, which was great – hard to believe it's been around twenty years since I first did an author event with Neil in my old bookstore. Our slot got bumped by another interview team but Neil noticed this and very kindly arranged to fit us in after the next item on his very busy schedule, and so we got to stand in late summer sunshine in Charlotte Square and I got to ask Neil about his returning to the Sandman, working with JH Williams III and how it felt, having grown up like most of us our age watching Doctor Who, to walk onto the TARDIS set knowing they were filming a story you wrote, and how much more receptive the people now at the BBC are towards his work:
In-Between is a wonderfully charming short animation, in French (with English subtitles, although there isn't too much dialogue), about a young woman whose fears and timidness manifests itself in the form of a crocodile only she can see, who playfully stops her trying new things or meeting new people. It's a lovely wee piece and, rather pleasingly, it doesn't play out in the most predictable manner but takes a slightly different (and smile inducing) route:
In-Between from Team In-Between on Vimeo.
Heading down the coast a few weeks ago with a chum and his dog we stopped off briefly at Longniddry Bents to let the dog have a quick walk and in case he needed to 'use the facilities'. As we walked down to the beach we had this rather lovely sight of a pair of horses being exercised in the shallow surf of the Bents (which have a long, very shallow beach so at high tide you can wade around a fair bit before it gets too deep, the odd dips notwithstanding):
This one was actually being lead rather than ridden as he'd injured his leg and the salt water was good at cleaning out the wound:
The Manhattan Project
Cameron Michael lugged 130 pounds of camera gear around Manhattan to record these scenes for a wonderful time-lapse of this intensely vibrant urban cityscape through day and night. The high definition imagery is beautifully clear for both day and nocturnal scenes, while the the speeded-up nature of the time-lapse film creates an almost animation-like feeling in places. I love time-lapse work, it's one of those fascinating faculties we are denied in the real world – we can't pause time, slow it, loop it, repeat it or speed it up in the waking world, but in the lucid dreamscape of our various media (film and comics being perhaps the best for it) we can make time dance to our desires to open new windows into ways of seeing that so-called real world in a different way. I must also confess to a real weakness for urban cityscapes, especially night scenes – probably why I love Michael Mann films so much and why I take so many photos and night shots myself, there's just something intoxicating about the mix of photographing the real but it looking slightly imaginary in the image, the Looking Glass effect of the camera…
The Manhattan Project HD1080P from Cameron Michael on Vimeo.
Changing light on the landscape
Out with my dad a few days ago, one of those days where we had bright sunlight, rain, hail and more all within minutes of one another. May make the weather unpredictable for going out but it also means constantly changing quality of light, something I rather love in Scotland, it makes even scenes you've seen many times before look different. We had driven up and over the Campsie Hills (a range of extinct volcanoes a little north of Glasgow) and coming down the far side towards Fintry we pulled over to watch a band of sun and rain move along the hills and mountains in the north. Above you can clearly see Ben Lomond, the most southerly of the Scottish Munros – a Munro is a mountain over 3000 feet and hill walkers and climbers who try to do all of them and tick them off are known as Munro Baggers – which is in the Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park, still snowcapped as you can see even in late April, caught here in shafts of sunlight from gaps in the cloud while dark curtains of rain flicker over the other summits nearby.
You can see huge areas such as the foreground in deep gloomy shadows from the heavy clouds overhead, some of the peaks in the distance being hammered with rain, others basking in sun (we watched the sun and rain move along the whole range in a few minutes), if you click on the pics to go the larger images on the Woolamaloo Flickr you can even see some smaller, lower clouds floating around below the actual peaks themselves. All this landscape beauty is just a short drive from Scotland's largest city – it's one of the reasons I love living in Scotland, even in the middle of a city you are never far from our landscape. Here where I live in Edinburgh I can catch glimpses of the Pentland Hills from the middle of town, or views down to the might river Forth and the hills of Fife on the other side. Best of both worlds.
Geoffrey Godet's Papaye is a very short but very funny animation, with some very nice use of lighting, texture and background details to give it a nice sense of depth and believability:
Papaye from Geoffrey GODET on Vimeo.
Henri the existential cat
My friend Deirdre put me on to these, somehow she knew they would appeal to me Introducing Henri the existentialist kitty cat…
Raiding the Lost Ark
Raiding The Lost Ark: A Filmumentary By Jamie Benning from jambe davdar on Vimeo.
Fan-made documentary – a filmumentary – on one of the greatest cinematic adventure yarns of all time.