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Mylne Bridge House
Guest House with 8 rooms, £40-£48 pppnb
No children under 5 years. Quiet location but central with a relaxed atmosphere and good hospitality. High standard of housekeeping, excellent breakfasts. Unobstructed parking for each room. Free fishing permits.
Lingmoor Guest House
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Lingmoor is a beautiful Victorian guesthouse in Windermere in the heart of the English lakes only 200 metres from Windermere railway/coach and bus station. Wi-Fi throughout. Choice of breakfast. Recently refurbished rooms.
George and Dragon
Inn with 11 rooms, £95-£155 prpnb
The George and Dragonis a beautifully restored 18thC coaching inn situated in a quiet village near Penrith. The restaurant and pub serves fresh, seasonal produce from the owners family estate as well as a range of excellent wines and ales.
Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages
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Nestling at the foot of the Pennines and enjoying uninterrupted views of the Lakeland fells, our comfortable cottages offer a high standard of accommodation and are open all year.
The Kings Head
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Kirkby Thore Hall
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Green Gables
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Royal Oak Hotel
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The Royal Oak is a traditional Lakeland hotel ideally situated 6 miles south of Keswick. Once an 18thC farmhouse, and former miners tavern, it is still the perfect base from which to explore the Lake District.
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Millbeck Guest House
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The Angus
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A family-run hotel located in the Stanwix part of Carlisle, just a 10-minute walk to the city centre and 5 minutes to the Sands Centre for popular theatre and concerts. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, evening meals and free parking.
Acorn House
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The Travellers Rest Inn
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An original 16thC coaching inn on the outskirts of Grasmere village, The Travellers Rest epitomizes the traditional Lakeland inn.
Number 43
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Awarded best Bed and Breakfast in England 2011-2012, by Visit England, 5* Gold Awarded and their coveted Breakfast Award, Number 43 boasts prime location on Arnside's main promenade.
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The B&B Lodge is all en suite with satellite TV, full range of internet access including broadband and wifi. The residents lounge has breathtaking views and has a feature fireplace with real fire. Pets welcome by prior arrangement.
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1 Park Road is a fascinating place for many reasons apart from providing quality bed & breakfast and is a boutique-standard bed and breakfast. It was built in the late 19thC as a gentleman's residence.
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Guest Accommodation - Room Only with 4 rooms, £30 pppn
Fellview is ideally situated in a quiet residential area just a few minutes stroll from the centre of Bowness and the shore of lake Windermere. Room only rate from £25.00 pppn - £35.00 Tariff is according to season and duration of stay.
Rampsbeck Country House Hotel
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This striking 18th Century Country House with over a quarter of a mile of lake frontage and 18 acres of beautiful gardens is effortlessly elegant & prides itself on its friendly service, beautifully appointed bedrooms & exceptional food.
Swinside Lodge Hotel
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The Paradise Syndrome
Episode Reviews (9)
It was a season 3 episode. What can you expect.
The 'natives' used the phrase 'Kirk to Enterprise' to open the temple. Seriously??
I have zero faith left in Dr. McCoy. With all the medical advance of the 23rd century, he can't save someone who got hit by a couple of rocks?
At least Kirk got to grow some real sideburns!
Margaret Armen = awesome writer
Her input into her various TREK episodes always gets me to take a look. Sometimes the sci-fi isn't bulletproof, but she has a decent grasp of the characters and the plots she writes up were always interesting and engaging. Definitely one of the better writers FOR the show.
In this episode, there's an asteroid that will hit a (another "Earth parallel development" scenario type) planet unless a deflector beam activates to hit it. It's really good luck that Kirk and Co transport down to investigate the planet for life before dealing with the asteroid, since the unit had deactivated in the past... and a malfunction gives Kirk amnesia, so when he leaves the structure he is seen as a god by a couple of locals, including Miramanee - who was engaged to the local doctor until Kirk showed up and saved a child (thus unwittingly breaking the prime directive, since he was suffering from amnesia). Kirk's identity is gone but his intelligence is not. This is cool. Especially as he tries to remember his name, "Kirk" becomes "Kirok".
What's cool with this "parallel development" theory is that, as I recall, it's not as heavyhanded compered to other episodes. It's deftly dealt with and then it moves on, and the episode feels more natural as opposed to many other episodes using the same trope, which feel far more contrived with the Nazis, 1920s gangsters, and - most blatant of all - America and its identically-shaped flag. Parallel worlds are better for "Sliders", but with "Paradise Syndrome" TREK pulls it off with aplomb, because the parallels aren't so contrived. Just Indians similar to the various tribes we know of. There it is, let's move forward, and really do something with it as opposed to just saving money on reusing other shows' costumes. The episode simply says "similar to the Mohegan, Najavo, No big history lessons, no hammer-hitting with the forced parallels, they keep it simple and effective - and easier to suspend disbelief over. And since the parallel doesn't reach the 18th century, it feels all the more authentic for it. And it resonates with Kirk, for which a part of him feels worn out and he wants to relax. "The Paradise Syndrome", which was said... ;)
Not since Khan do we see a massive villain in the making with Salish. He is clearly fuming over Kirk's arrival and one-upping him (albeit unintentionally). Rudy Solari's performance only adds to a character that you know wants to tear Kirk apart, especially once custom kicks in and Miramanee is given to Kirk/Kirok. But imagine Trek II without Khan... but Salish is indeed a character that was strong and effective, but would never - and could never - be used again.
The guest cast are solid and convincing in making the premise feel authentic. So much so that I wept when Miramanee (with unborn child) was STONED TO DEATH. Okay folks, this is a TV show made in the 1960s, a show that had so many hollow, empty endings (a la "The Cloud Minders"), and here we have one hell of a tragedy - people stoned to death, Kirk can't do anything about it... nobody wins. This ending is as real as it gets and there's no way it can be hollow or empty.
Indeed, Spock's fascinating compassion for the captain's emotional state over the loss of a person he loved with all his heart, and providing a Vulcan "forget it" pinch is both sentimental (for the right reasons) is character-breaking but oddly convincing as well -- but this is the third season, where Spock would be doing very un-Spock things throughout. Yet, in this episode, I can buy it... I shouldn't, but yet I do...
And that segues into Spock's emotions over not succeeding in dealing with the asteroid - yes, we had to see the obelisk that trashes Kirk's memory be the reason for zapping asteroids all over the place, but Spock's guilt also felt out of character. And yet I can't knock off points, because this story's conviction, and portrayals by all involved, make me suspend my disbelief. It works.
And it's nice to see location filming done in an area outside of a giant rock sanctuary, too...
I can't rate this episode highly enough. It may be in the third season, but everything gels perfectly - it's better than any number of first season stories as well.moreless
My favorite episode ever!
This episode was the best of all the other episodes. The story line with Kirk was great, a chance to see him have the normal life he so desperatly craved and the end sequence with his wife was truly moving, had me in tears. ! ! ! ! But as good as that story line was nothing could beat Leonard Nimoys performance as Spock. The way he was shown punishing himself becouse of his own guilt at the asteroid not being stopped and Kirk been lost was so heartwrenching ! ! ! All in all this was a massive success of an episode.moreless
Kirk disappears after discovering ruins from a lost civilization, and the Enterprise is forced to abandon its search to stop an asteroid from striking the planet.
Had Star Trek The Next Generation or another Star Trek series done this episode, it would have been a two parter. Yet director Jud Taylor deserves credit for not rushing it, and the result is a powerful hour of television. This is one of the rare classic Star Trek episodes that features an outdoor location other than the Vasquez Rocks, and there's even an outstanding original score by Gerald Fried to boot. Sabrina Scharf guest stars as Miramanee, one of the most memorable of "Kirk's girls", thanks to Scharf and Shatner's chemistry together. All in all, this is a bright spot for the third season.moreless
Paleface for Another Planet!
Captain Kirk lost his memory on a planet on a collison course with a astroid. There Kirk falls in love with an indian woman.while out there the Enterprise is trying to blow up the astroid before in hit the planet. And on thast planet, Kirk finds peace. I didn't think this epsoide didn't do any good for me. The episode is more concern with the latest romance involving Kirk that with the plan to blow up the astroid. I love the show, but this epiosde is a lowpoint of the series. so far I've given this episode a 6. that's the lowest of the series. so far.moreless
On a peaceful, primitive planet similar to Earth, Captain Kirk has his memory erased by an alien temple device and, unable to remember who he is, joins a tribe of people who resemble Earth's American Indians. A hard episode to rate...
A well-recognised 'Star Trek' plot cliché by this point was the "duplicate Earth" notion. Two of the most recognisable instances came in the second season with "A Piece of the Action" (gangsters), and "A Private Little War" (Nazis), and there are other examples too. Here, it is used again, this time with American Indians.
I find this a very hard episode to sum up and rate. It has some bad elements, some so-bad-it's good elements, but – to be fair – some very good elements mixed in. The episode is certainly not without its charm in places.
This episode is very notable for the explanation, albeit rather briefly, of 'Preserver' aliens, which had travelled through the galaxy thousands of years before 'seeding' humanoid life, which explains why so many other planets have humanoid life. I thought this was a very interesting concept, and deserved an episode of its own to be expanded upon.
(It has, though, been used in some of William Shatner's 'Trek' novels and suchlike, although I haven't read any of them).
The temple device that Kirk (literally) falls into is well constructed, and looks much better than some of the cheap and tacky devices of the Original Series. However, I thought the explanation of the phrase that opened the 'trap door' (?), which I will not give away here, was a bit silly and let down an otherwise good concept.
My major nitpick with the episode when Captain Kirk initially goes missing on the planet. Spock insists to McCoy that they must leave on the Enterprise to stop the asteroid that is speeding towards the planet. Which is great, and adds more urgency to the plot. But why don't they at least beam down a search party to look for the Captain in the meantime? This seemed a very big niggle to me.
The asteroid itself suffers from some dodgy effects (I'm reviewing the original version, I haven't seen the remastered episodes as yet), again seemingly a casualty of the budget and time restrictions of Original Series episodes.
But that's some of the bad – and there is certainly good to be found in this episode as well. The whole plot of Kirk, having his memory wiped as his life as a Starship Captain, finding peace and love with the American Indian-like tribe is charming, and especially his romance with Miramanee.
I also like that this story, in a break from the typical plot structure of epsiodes, takes place over several weeks, as Kirk is immersed into the tribe. And back on the ship, there are some good Spock – McCoy moments.
[spoiler] The ending of the episode, with Miramanee – now Kirk's wife and expecting their child – dying, is real tragedy, and one of the most superior moments of the (weaker) third season. [End of spoiler].
So there it is. Some good bits, some not so good bits. I think this is a 'love it or hate it' episode.moreless
Two good stories rolled in to one although I have some issues with Kirk's adventures
This episide has some great moments mostly dealing with the Enterprise and an outdoor location which gets out of the confines of the Enterprise and fake looking planet sets. We've finally figured out why so many humanoids are found on other planets because they were seeded there by intelligent aliens. However, I find it hard to believe that the indians on the planets are actually a mixture of Navajos and such. It would have been more believable if the they were a unique tribe. After all, you find unique animals in Australia and Gallapos Islands because they have been separated from other species for many years. The visual aspects of the colliding asteroid are dazzling and Spocks's attempts to divert it are eye candy. Spock almost goes on a Kirk like obsession to find some way to deflect it. However, his obsession is focused on the obelisk because the secret lies within it. On the other hand, Kirk's adventures has some problems. They try to roll a romance of several months into an episode and this makes it seem to condensed. But Kirk's interactions with the tribe is interesting as they take him for a god. However, Miramanee's death seems too convenient. Unless somebody lobbed an accurate rock throw to her head, her death seemed too forced. It would have made more sense for her to die from the future pregnancy. But, Kirk's happily finding his Shangri-La (albeit reluntantly since he stills sees an Enterprise and two familiar faces in a fog) is enjoyable. But the best moments are still on the Enterprise with Spock in command using that great scientific mind of his to rescue the Captain and divert the asteroid. His interaction with McCoy has wonderful dialogue, especially McCoy's remark about "cutting a diamond" and Spock's payback to McCoy by telling him of how astute his description was. Spock and McCoy feuding over Spock's decisions is legendary, but Spock would always say something positive towards McCoy that would let him know that he still valued McCoy's opinions...no matter how illogical they seemed.moreless
Kirk gets an innocent Indian girl pregnant
I guess most of us watched the series in the 60's and 70's. I watched it mostly in the 70's. I have just watched all of them again, except "The Deadly Years", that one just creeps me out. And now that I am older and even though I have seen all of them well over a dozen times, I see them in a different light because I'm an adult. I cried at the end of this one when I never even got emotional watching it when I was a teenager. I guess I have really mellowed with age.moreless


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In 400 years, Ayutthaya went from a prosperous trade and political capital to a completely defaced city – plundered, burned and abandoned to ruin. The city was under a constant power struggle with neighbouring Burma; nevertheless it remained a flourishing centre for regional trade and a burgeoning metropolis where art and culture merged.
With economic prosperity, Ayutthaya's Kings poured the kingdom's wealth into the construction of temples and religious monuments as well as the arts.
Exhibiting sophisticated techniques and styles, Ayutthaya's architectural heritage is an amalgam of Lopburi, Sukhothai, Dvaravati, U-Thong, ancient Khmer and Persian styles. Today, Ayutthaya's temple and palace ruins serve as a powerful reminder of Siam's glorious past as well as haunting memories of one of the darkest periods in Thai history.
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Ayutthaya Overview
Ayutthaya was chosen as the capital city for strategic reasons: It is surrounded on all sides by rivers and a man-made canal, which acted as natural barriers against Burmese invaders. The inner city's northwestern corner is the site of the Royal Palace and Royal Chapel (Wat Phra Si Sanphet) – the political and spiritual heart of the kingdom.
To the east of the Royal Palace, the Ayutthaya Historical Park houses four spectacular temples of the Early Ayutthaya Period (1350 – 1529). Here, rising amongst the trees and clusters of ruins, are the magnificent sandstone prangs in the classic Lopburi-Khmer style.
Some of the most elaborate temples and ruins are also to be found across the river, along the outer perimeter of the inner city. Wat Na Phramen, to the north, is the only temple in Ayutthaya that survived post-war looting and arson attacks, while the east boasts a cluster of well-preserved temple ruins and, further south, remnants of various foreign settlements, including Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and English compounds.
Ayutthaya History
The rise of Ayutthaya followed a period of power consolidation and economic hegemony across the central plain. Legend has it that the original site of Ayutthaya was actually across the river to the east, in the area spanning Wat Ayodhya and Wat Phanan Choeng collectively called Ayodhya. It was already a thriving political and economic centre, with magnificent temples and palaces as well as warm trade relationships with Lopburi and Supannabhumi (Suphanburi).
When an epidemic broke out and threatened to wipe out the entire civilisation, King U-Thong – the first Ayutthaya King – relocated the capital across the river to where it is today. Ayutthaya's wealth attracted traders and emissaries from across the continent as well as Europe. At its height of prosperity, Ayutthaya maintained close diplomatic and trade ties with Louis XIV's court in France, Portugal, Holland, Persia, China and Japan, until it was felled in the last battle of the Siamese-Burmese Wars, which lasted 224 years (from 1539 to 1767). This final battle sealed the fate of the kingdom forever, as it was ransacked and burned completely to the ground.
Highlights and Features
- Buddha's Head at Wat Mahathat: One of the popular icons of Ayutthaya, located alongside a wall of 'Viharn Lek' (small chapel). The site of the lone Buddha's head entrapped by the roots of an overgrown banyan tree has become a famous - and not to miss - tourist attraction.
- Wat Mahathat: Set at the epicenter of inner Ayutthaya city, the principal prang (now collapsed) used to house a miniature casket containing the Buddha's relics, buried 17 metres deep into the ground under its base. The casket is now on display at the Chao Sam Phraya Museum.
- Wat Yai Chaimongkol: One of the best-preserved ancient royal monasteries, situated in the old Ayutthaya City (Ayodhya), the temple is famous for its large reclining Buddha and a 62-metre inverted bell-shaped chedi (pagoda) built to commemorate a victory against the Burmese.
- Bang Pa-In Summer Palace: Constructed during the reign of Somdet Phra Chao Prasat Thong (1629-1656), this palace complex (20km south of Ayutthaya) is set on a lovely landscaped lake garden that was once an island itself. Abandoned after Ayutthaya fell, it was rebuilt by King Rama V (r. 1868-1910) who commissioned additional buildings in an eclectic style that blends European neoclassical and Victorian architectures with Early Ayutthaya and Chinese palace styles.
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet: Serving as the Royal Monastery from 1350 to 1448, the temple occupies expansive grounds inside the walls of the now-defunct Royal Palace. The three iconic chedis – housing the royal relics of three Ayutthaya Kings – are among a few structures left standing in the temple grounds, which is itself a must-see ruin site.
- Wiharn Phra Mongkol Bophit: South of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, this stand-alone chapel was built to shelter a large bronze Buddha image, Phra Mongkol Bophit. It was ransacked and burned by the Burmese, then restored to its original glory in 1956.
- Wat Na Phramen: The only temple left intact at the time Ayutthaya fell, as it was used as military headquarters by the Burmese army. Inside, it houses a beautiful Buddha image, fully decorated in regal attire, which is the signature style of the Late Ayutthaya Period. The main chapel boasts an ornate hand-carved wooden gable and balustered windows which is a unique architectural feature of the time.
- Wat Chai Wattanaram: Set across the river, facing the inner city, this royal temple boasts one of the most elaborate interpretations of the Mount Meru concept. The principal prang, modeled after the Ancient Khmer prangs, symbolises the centre of the universe, while the surrounding chedis depict the four continents and the outer universe. Each corner chedi houses two huge Buddha images set inside a wooden frame and features ornate relief patterns.
- Wat Phuttai Sawan: Built during the reign of King U-Thong (1351–1369), the temple's principal prang is clearly visible across the river from the inner city area. Highlights include rare wall murals painted in the Late Ayutthaya Period, a replica of the Buddha's footprint and ruins of the old chapel which houses a reclining Buddha inside.
- Wat Phanunchoeng: Existing well before King U-Thong founded the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the temple houses one of the most revered Buddha images dating back to 1324 and an ornate Chinese shrine dedicated to an Ayodhya Queen.
- Chao Sam Phraya National Museum: Most of the excavated antique bronze Buddha images, gold ornaments and wooden door panels are housed inside this museum.
Good to Know and What Not to Miss
- Palaces and temples (and their ruins) are considered sacred places. Always dress appropriately before entering, which means no shorts, sleeveless or spaghetti-strapped tops.
- Riding a bicycle around the historical park is one of the best ways to explore the ruin sites.
- Do not pick at or try to remove bricks/stones from their original location.
Admission: Each temple and ruin site collects a small entrance fee. Rates vary from one temple/ruin site to the next.
How to Get There:
- Ayutthaya is about 76 kilometres north of Bangkok, which is about an hour's drive. You can hire a taxi (for the day) or book one of the many tours available from tour operators in Bangkok.
- For a little adventure, take a train from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong, which will drop you at Bang Pa-In at the eastern entrance of the inner city. You will need to hire a local tuk-tuk to get to the various ruin sites.
- Ayutthaya can also be reached by boat from Bangkok. Many tour operators can help you arrange your river journey.


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Dream Machines Roamer Cruise and Car Show
Join us for the Annual Labor Day Dream Machines Roamer Cruise and Car Show in the downtown business district. The car show will be held Saturday from 9 am – 3 pm with trophies awarded. On display is a 1917 Roamer, originally built in Streator. Cars will cruise from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday evening. Food, music, prizes, family fun. For more information visit www.streator.org or call 815/672-2055 or 888/485-9895.
Animal Tracks & Print Identification
Have you ever wondered if the animal eating your tomatoes was an opossum, a fox, or a squirrel? Well in this Animal Tracking workshop you will learn to identify critters by the footprints they leave on the earth. Sun., Aug 23rd at 1pm at Starved Rock.
A River Through History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
A River Through History is a living history reenactment of early American life at Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. An exciting, entertaining and educational experience for all ages. We strive to create a better understanding and appreciation of our history by allowing the public and the reenactors to mingle, both as witnesses and participants, in our event. Finally, we seek to have the most authentic and highest quality reenactors and trade goods to represent our vision of the rendezvous to promote and enhance the historic, recreational and economic development of this new style National Park.
CITY:Willow Springs
4th Annual Corn Festival Fireworks Venetian Kayak Parade
The 4th Annual Corn Festival Fireworks Venetian Kayak Parade / Family Potluck Campout is another great Morris event! Experience "Glamping Style" with a movie and full hot breakfast Organizers bring/do everything so you can kick back and relax.
Lockport's Summer Art Series
Lockport's 2nd annual Summer Art Series has its new theme this year - Super Heroes of Innovation. For those of you who love comics and comicon, you will have the opportunity to fully engage in Comicopolis on July 25th, and for those of you who truly love history, steampunk, and progress, you will love Dieselpunk. There is something planned almost every weekend throughout the summer.
The Art & History of Falconry
Join local falconer Rich Escutia as he discusses the art and history of falconry. Live hawks! Program starts at 12:30 p.m. and lasts one hour. Held at the Visitors Center at Starved Rock on Sunday, August 2nd.
31st Annual Car Show
Come check out this spectacular car show! Open to all cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Vehicle registration takes place from 8:00 am. Cash prizes awarded at 3:00 pm. Music provided. Hosted by LaSalle County Cruisers during Riverfest. Location: YMCA Parking Lot, Columbus Street in Ottawa.
National Farmers Market Day
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in Streator. Whether you want to participate by selling goods or simply shop & visit, we encourage you! Educational classes, a petting zoo, Art in the Park and bluegrass music for everyone to enjoy. Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm, Aug. 8. For more information call 815-257-6807.
Survival Workshop- Native Tracking
Anyone can see tracks in wet soil and snow, but where do they go when they seemingly disappear in to the forest? Get the skills to see tracks and follow trails in the woods others simply cannot see! Learn how to read what an animal is doing – and thinking – from their tracks alone. Discover how and why tracking goes way beyond footprints. Know why people get lost in the woods and how not to yourself. Tracking changes not only what you see, but also opens whole new worlds of how you look at the wild! All classes are held outdoors and you may also want to bring note-taking materials. Class is limited to 10 people, must be 18 years of age or older. Lunch is provided. For more information or to reserve your spot call 815-220-7386.
Goose Lake Prairie Partners Holiday Open House
This holiday event features decorated Christmas tree with homemade ornaments. Children will make holiday ornaments. Hot apple cider and homemade cookies will be served. Partners will be in 1830 period dress. Located in the Visitors Center, Sat Nov 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Free admission.
Saturday Night Star Gazing
Bring your family out to Katz Park for a FREE overnight event on Saturday, August 8th. Enjoy learning about the night sky with astronomers from NIU's Observatory who will have telescopes for viewing planets and constellations. Bring some snacks, blankets, and sleeping bags to enjoy watching the night sky change before your eyes. The experts on hand will be available to answer your questions, and education activities will be provided throughout the night by NIU STEM Outreach and Dekalb Park District Staff.
Easter Seals 5K Run/Walk for the Kids
Pull out your running shoes because Easter Seals of LaSalle and Bureau Counties' annual 5K Run/Walk for the Kids will kick off during Ottawa's Riverfest festivities, Saturday Aug. 1. The 5K Run/Walk for the Kids starts and ends at Ottawa Township High School, 211 East Main St., Ottawa. Check in and race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m., runners start at 8:00 a.m. The run/walk follows a USA Track and Field certified course, winding through the historic east side of Ottawa including the scenic Illinois and Michigan Canal passage. 99% of all money raised at this event remains local, helping local children to achieve their maximum potential. Pre-registration is open now on line at www.runsignup.com. The registration fee is $25 until July 24 and $30 after. Easter Seals will be offering a new shorter race just for for kids immediately following the 5K awards at Ottawa High School. The race is $10 and each child that participates will receive a t-shirt and prize.
9th Annual Kops-N-Kidz Day
Calling all kids! Come by bike or on foot to Timberline Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the 9th Annual Kops-N-Kidz Parade. Join the officers at Centennial Park (Lemont Park District) for lunch, pony rides, a ride on the model train, demonstrations, great prizes and lots of fun activities until 2:00 p.m. Great family fun.
Green Fair on the Fox
Batavia MainStreet is partnering with the Batavia Environmental Commission and the Batavia Park District to present Green Fair on the Fox. Green Fair on the Fox features an eco-marketplace, local businesses, physical fitness and sustainable, healthy living. There will be food, live music, demonstrations and fun activities for the whole family! This year Green Fair on the Fox is bringing back The Alternative Transportation Show and Bike Expo, Exhibition Space at City Hall and Fox Valley's Largest Zumba class.
Cocktails In the Park
Celebrate your community with an evening in the park. Enjoy live music, drinks, appetizers, cigar and whiskey or dessert and champagne tasting decks, and more all to support Downtown Batavia. Win a tent full of prizes, or an adventure in our of our other favorite downtown communities. Because Downtown is Everyone's Neighborhood!
Arts in the Park
The Fine Art Fair will be held on Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm at Latham Park in downtown Lincoln. Traditionally, over 70 juried artists from various mediums make this fine art fair one of Central Illinois' best. We are proud to offer art of all mediums. Photography, water colors, ceramic, jewelry, pottery, mixed mediums, metal work, wood work, and many more.
Bolingbrook's 4th of July
The Village of Bolingbrook and the Bolingbrook Golf Club presents 4th of July 2015, "The All American Celebration." There will be lots of action, hot bands and food this Fourth of July, starting at 2pm. Free Admission and fun for all ages. Huge selection of kids' activities including inflatables and face painting. Over a Dozen Local Restaurants / Food Trucks featuring local fare for sale, Sauza Blue Tequila Tavern featuring a 50 seat outdoor bar, The Budweiser Entertainment Pavilion with beer garden, 3pm Gina Glocksen Band, 5pm Bad Medicine, 7:15pm ARRA, 4-7:30 pm — BBQ Buffet in the main ballroom, 9:15pm — Jim Cornelison sings the National Anthem (tenor for the Blackhawks home games) and a spectacular fireworks display!
BatFest is Batavia's annual Halloween themed family event attracting over 2,500 ghouls. BatFest includes downtown Trick-or-Treating, Mothers' Club Parade, pumpkin roll, contests, BatArt and games for free family fun. Before the festival, join Batavia United Way for their BatFest 5K walk/run and 10K Run along the Fox River Trail. For more information, please visit www.5kbatavia.com
DeKalb County Farm Stroll
The Illinois Extension office for Boon, DeKalb and Ogle Counties is hosting a DeKalb County Farm Stroll on Sunday, July 19th from 11 am - 5 pm. Wondering where to find local food & farm products in DeKalb County? Satisfy your local food cravings and curiosities on the DeKalb County Farm Stroll! A free self-guided tour of more than a dozen diversified family farms. Some of the farms participating are: Jonamac Orchard, Waterman Winery & Vineyards, Heatherhope Farm, You Pick Berries and Honey Hill Orchard. Each location will have different events going on, but the stroll will allow participants to meet local farmers, get farm tours and demonstrations, sampling of fresh local products, and more. There is no starting location for the stroll, guests are welcome to visit as many or as few as they would like and in whatever order they would like. The address included for this event is just one of the farms on the stroll. Please visit the stroll's Facebook page for a complete list of farms and for more information on the event.
Wine Down Wednesday
Take a break in the middle of the week and enjoy us on the Veranda for wine tasting, plus relaxing Jazz by the Wes Hausken Trio from 6-8 pm. Complimentary appetizers are also part of the fun! Mark your calendars for Wednesdays: June 3, July 1 and August 5. Please stay for dinner and take in the beautiful view with a sunset added at no charge!
34th Annual YMCA/FHN Triathlon
This 34st annual event includes a 400 meter indoor swim, a 17 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. Individual age divisions include: 17 years and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, and over 60. There is also a team option of males, females and co-ed teams. Individual: $35 (before June 30); Team: $60 (before June 30). Call 815-235-9622.
Survival Workshop- Native Survival
How did native peoples survive comfortably and with ease from what they gathered and made in the wild? Well, it's time to find out! Make rope from local plants. Practice hunting with the oldest technique known to humankind. Craft a bow drill set and try your hand at making fire by friction. See many reproducible tool demonstrations like traps, snares, the hand drill, and native bowls, as well as getting shelter ideas. All classes are held outdoors and limited to 10 people, must be 18 years of age or older. Lunch is provided. For more information or to reserve your spot call 815-220-7386.
Taste of Batavia Block Party
Celebrate Labor Day weekend as Batavia MainStreet hosts a 'Taste of Batavia' sampler party complete with live music, activities and dancing! For kids, there will be plenty of activities and a play area-- River City Church will host a bounce house, face painting, balloons, and a raffle. Lawn games and bags Classic Car Show on River St.
Lincoln Balloon Festival
Come enjoy the mass ascension of the hot air balloons in the skies of Logan County. Morning and evening flights both Friday and Saturday (weather permitting). At dusk, the balloons will come back to the Airport and re-inflate for evening glows. This is a spectacular event that is enjoyed by the young and old alike.
City of Morris Concert on the Courthouse Lawn
Celebrate the holiday on July 2nd, 6:30pm, with Ann Stewart and the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band. The annual free concerts continue Thursdays through July on the Courthouse Lawn in downtown Morris. Free shows.
Nature Photography Contest
The 9th annual Nature Photography Contest on August 16-23, 2015 offers budding photographers a chance to display the best photographs from their many trips to State Parks in Illinois this past year. See the website for details. All activities are in the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area Visitor's Center, 12:00pm- 3:00pm
OAC Welcomeburger
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their 50th Annual Welcomeburger in Washington Square Park! This is the kick-off for the Riverfest! Everyone is welcome! Enjoy food, drink, and live music! The fee includes a picnic buffet, with drinks and admission. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, Reddick Library, or any local bank. (All RiverFest Events subject to change.) View the website for more information.
NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing
The biggest battle of street-legal style race cars in the country are coming to compete at Route 66 Raceway! All-American door-slammer drag racing, massive manufacturer's Midway, car show and swap meet. Come check it out or test your skills on the drag strip with Sportsman & Street classes offered. Subject to change.
Itasca Fest
Join us for Itasca Fest featuring tasty festival food, live entertainment, bingo and more. You'll find fun and games for all ages including a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, carnival rides, an antique flea market, a classic car show, children's entertainment, and nightly musical performances.
Summer Fest - Braidwood
Annual Event sponsored by the Lions Club at Old Smokey Park First & Center Streets - includes carnival, flea market, parade, beer garden, baby contest, pie eating contest, musical entertainment nightly, fireworks on last evening and much much more! Times: Thurs. 4pm-11pm Fri 4pm-midnight Sat. 8am-midnight Sun. 8am-10pm.
Music in the Park
The City of Ottawa proudly presents their "Music in the Park" Series every Saturday evening July-Aug at the historic Washington Square Park on Jackson Street. This family friendly event offers a variety of live music for all ages! Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs, 6pm show time. Rain Location: 807 LaSalle Street.
SDC Summerfest
The Skydive Chicago® Summerfest is the summer boogie to be at! This coming year will mark the 14th anniversary of Summerfest and will be the host of the 2015 Vertical World Record Attempts, July 28-31. The event continues to grow with each passing year. As always, there will be plenty of aircraft to choose from, world class organizers for all levels, vendors, and parties to keep you moving all day and night. Stay tuned for registration information, events, load organizers, vendors and entertainment. You will not be disappointed!
Big Band Concert by the Del Bergeson Orchestra
Saturday's Big Band Concert will feature the Del Bergeson Orchestra. This event will be held at Campbell's Park, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Grundy County Chamber of Commerce/Coal City event.
CITY:Coal City
Streator AG Day
At Streator City Park - Antique tractor show, Clyde Pride Tractor Ride (parade) 2:00 pm, pony rides, barnyard discovery display, farmer's market, blacksmith display, flea market, music & entertainment. Food by the LaSalle County Cattleman (Lunch & Dinner).
Riverfest Taste of Ottawa
Let's rock on the river! LaSalle County's largest festival, Ottawa's Annual Riverfest, celebrates summer with a bang! Carnival rides, art shows, craft and flea markets, kids activities, sidewalk sales, music and the now famous Taste of Ottawa all come together at the fest. You are sure to find something for everyone! Visit their website for everything this fest has to offer.
Cosmic Disc Golf Tournament & Cosmic Night Golf - Streator
Two great nights of cosmic fun! Cosmic Disc Golf Night Tournament sponsored by YMCA - Marilla Park - Streator held on July 17th. And also, Cosmic Night Golf - Anderson Fields - Streator, on July 18th.
Marseilles Fun Days
This is a week long summer family festival celebration. Marseilles Fun Days Committee decided to bring the festival back centered around one of the city's premier annual events, The Marseilles Fireman's Car Cruise. The cruise will be part of a busy Saturday, July 18. Fun Days itself will take place Monday, July 13, through Sunday, July 19. Additional festival information is available at the Marseilles Fun Days Facebook page.
American Farm Heritage Days
Heritage Days include tractor displays featuring Case and Leader tractors, as well as makes and models of tractors for viewing. Includes 4-corners tractorade, parade, car show, games, Hill's Fort, crafts, food, train ride, plowing demonstrations, blacksmith, kids' pedal pull, petting zoo, live music and more.
Steger Days of Music
Music featuring: Ides of March, David Allan Coe, Travis Tritt, Kashmir. Carnival, Food, 5K, Car Show, Craft Vendors, Dueling Pianos. Come out to this carnival of fun with a car show, 5K, food, & a parade, entertainment for days!
Taste of Westmont
Stop by Downtown Westmont for a fun-filled weekend of carnival games and rides, food and dining tents, one beer garden and live entertainment! Crafters, bingo, beanbags, and vendor booths are located between Irving & Norfolk. The Irving Street Stage/Youth Performance Area will feature a Battle of The Bands, magic and dance performances, mascot visits and more!
Pluto Polka Party - Streator
Pluto Polka Party with Eddie Korosa Jr, Chicago's #1 Polka band Featuring "Big Bang Brew", Home brew tasting and Star BQ (BBQ) from a galaxy near you. At Streator City Park, Plumb Pavilion.
GrapeVine Bluegrass Festival
One of the few true American musical forms, bluegrass - that high, lonesome sound created by Bill Monroe over 50 years ago - has steadily gained in popularity over the years, and for good reason. It's natural. It's organic. We are proud to present a few of the finest bluegrass acts to be found anywhere. Hosted by local bluegrass heroes Firebox, Tuscan Hills Winery will have two days of amazing picking, beautiful bowing and soaring vocal harmonies - we can't think of a more harmonious way to bring the summer to a close! This is a rain or shine event. Bring your lawn chairs! There will be a variety of great food and beverages including water, soda, coffee, tea, beer and wine available for purchase on the festival grounds. Parking is free and within 25 to 100 yards away from the venue & of course handicapped parking is available. All ages are welcome. Be sure to check out the web address for more information on tickets and pricing: http://www.grapevinebluegrass.com.
McCormick Day
Enjoy vintage games for kids, special tours and exhibits and free parking all day as the park celebrates the birthday of Cantigny benefactor Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955). This year's event will feature a free evening performance by Chicago Sinfonietta in honor of Cantigny Park's 60th anniversary!
Historic Marbold Second Sunday Summer Series
The Farmstead will offer tours of the house and grounds, history of the Marbold family and light refreshments. The Stier Trolley will be available to take visitors through Greenview where a guide will provide details of the Marbold's influence and impact on the community.Exclusive for August: "One Grand Old Lady" Readers' Theatre.
17th Annual Biking with Beanzie
Biking with Beanzie is a recreational ride presented by Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club of DeKalb and sponsored by Kishwaukee Community Hospital.The ride route consists of primarily flat rural roads with some rolling terrain with estimated ride options of 23, 43, 63, 80, or 101 miles. All roads are well-paved, lightly traveled and posted with signs containing ride information and bits of Beanzie humor. This year also includes 3-mile, 5-mile, & 8-mile community bicycle pathway route options.
Redneck Run
There's nothing like participating and watching the Redneck Run at Siegel's Cottonwood Farm! A day of fun, food and fresh air on the farm. Time: 9:00am-1:00pm. Follow us on Facebook for more exciting event details, visit us at www.SiegelsCottonwoodFarm.com or call Kaity at 815-741-2693.
CITY:Crest Hill
1st Annual Pierogi Polish Fest
The four-day festival will feature: live music (Polka, Polish dance music and your favorite local cover bands), traditional Polish dancers, carnival rides for all ages, Polish beer and other beverages and of course, among a vast selection of other tasty specials, the star of the fest, Pierogis!
French Connection Day
French Connection Day celebrates Cantigny's French roots, which began when Col. Robert McCormick served with the Army's 1st Infantry Division during World War I at the Battle of Cantigny, near Paris. Great food and entertainment with a French flair are highlights of this free one-day festival.
Whole Hog Festival- Custom Car and Bike Show
The First Annual Whole Hog Festival is a new City of Lockport event that's fun for the whole family. The event celebrates custom cars and bikes by inviting owners in the region to show off their rides. Enjoy BBQ from variety of vendors and live music during the event. Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm.
Anderson Japanese Gardens - Japanese Summer Festival
Join in the fun at our two-day cultural event featuring exhibits, traditional demonstrations and unique performances that appeal to all age groups. All Festival activities are included with Garden admission. The Japanese Summer Festival weekend begins with an Opening Ceremony at 10:00 Saturday morning on the lawn near the Pavilion in the Garden of Reflection and will be immediately followed by the first Taiko drum performance.
Hakuna Matata River Rambler Cruise
Cruise the river, learn its history, and view its geographical features during the River Rambler Tours on the Hakuna Matata, a 49-passenger all weather tour boat. The first level of the boat is fully enclosed with large windows and is seasonally air-conditioned and heated. The upper deck is a huge open air patio offering 360 degree views of the river and surrounding bluffs. Tours set sail from the Grafton Harbor. Admission is $18/adults, $16/seniors, $9/children ages 3-7, $4.50 for children 2 and under.
Fly the Ford
The Ford Tri-Motor will be back in Lansing at the Municipal Airport. Rides: $40 Children 6-17 yrs.; $80 Adults. See Chicago from a Ford built tough airplane.
Green Halloween
Follow the Green Pumpkin Trail to collect healthy treats from local businesses and participate in kids' activities including pumpkin painting and costume swap. Join us October 17th from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
CITY:Oak Park
Ride Like An Egyptian
Join us for a fun and enjoyable bike ride through DeKalb and Kane Counties and support the historic Egyptian Theatre on Satruday, August 22nd. Since the ride starts and ends at the Egyptian Theatre, you will have the opportunity to explore this historic landmark. This bike ride offers four mix-n-match 25-mile loops. All participants will be provided with route maps and all routes will be marked with signs. There will be great SAG support on all loops and a well-stocked central rest stop. Bike at your own speed, this is not a race. All ages are welcome, however, those under the age of 16 must ride with a participating parent or guardian. There will be an end-of-ride meal provided for registered riders. Meal will feature soup, sandwiches, and refreshments.
Markham 90th Anniversary Celebration & Festival
Come and enjoy the Markham Summer Festival. Bring the entire family for a weekend of Delectable Food, a myriad of vendors, live music, games, live entertainment, ... Jazz, Blues, R&B and Gospel; and fireworks. Fun for the entire family. Free Admission.
Historic Marbold Second Sunday Summer Series
Special programs in the farmstead kitchen: 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Enjoy lessons in history, tours of house and grounds and period craftsmen on site. July 12 features Eastern Illinois University Associate Professor, Dr. Chris Laingen, will share data from the Census of Agriculture from 1925 to 2012 and will illustrate the changes in crops, livestock, and land use that have occurred in the Corn Belt. A special added feature at the July Second Sunday will be the Menard County Vintage Ag Association on site with some of their collection of farm implements.
Amboy Wildlife Marsh Wildlife Santuary Tour - Diverse Habitats
Join the Illinois Audubon Society to enjoy a day at Amboy Wildlife Marsh & Sanctuary. Cost is $10 which includes snacks & water and an optional lunch can be purchased for $6. Learn about the unique habitats that make this sanctuary an absolute jewel which includes wetlands, black oak savannas, sedge meadows and dry sand prairies. Trip will include hiking and plenty of species identification in the field. Purchase lunch or bring your own. Go to website for more information and registration form. All trips are open to members and non-members.
Battle of the Bands
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park hosts Battle of the Bands - a two night event. Local bands compete for prizes, 7:00-10:00pm. Free show - catch all the hot local music! July 17-18, July 24-25.
CCC On-The-Air-Weekend
The second annual CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) On-The-Air weekend will be held August 8th and 9th from 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. both days. The Starved Rock Radio Club will be hosting this event at the West Shelter by the Lodge. Starved Rock State Park had 3 camps; 614, 1609 and the 2601. The call sign will be W9MKS. You will be able to talk all over the United States with other Radio Clubs about the CCC's. Stop by anytime during the hours listed (or use the radio). For information call 815-220-7386.
Family Potluck Campout / Kayak Tour
Bring the whole family to the gourmet potluck campout to kick back and relax! Camp out on the wooded, sandy beaches of the Illinois River. This event is perfect for the first time camper! A full hot breakfast will be served in the morning before setting out on a guided kayak tour for around 2 hours. This trip will explore area rivers and the wildlife along the way! 7/18 & 7/19; 8/1 & 8/2.
GrapeVine Bluegrass Festival
One of the few true American musical forms, bluegrass - that high, lonesome sound created by Bill Monroe over 50 years ago - has steadily gained in popularity over the years, and for good reason. It's natural. It's organic. We are proud to present a few of the finest bluegrass acts to be found anywhere. Hosted by local bluegrass heroes Firebox, Tuscan Hills Winery will have two days of amazing picking, beautiful bowing and soaring vocal harmonies - we can't think of a more harmonious way to bring the summer to a close! This is a rain or shine event. Bring your lawn chairs! There will be a variety of great food and beverages including water, soda, coffee, tea, beer and wine available for purchase on the festival grounds. Parking is free and within 25 to 100 yards away from the venue & of course handicapped parking is available. All ages are welcome. Be sure to check out the web address for more information on tickets and pricing: http://www.grapevinebluegrass.com.
Fever River Adventure Triathlon
Test your endurance with a 6-mile paddle, 17-mile Bike and 3.1-mile run through the Galena River and trails. Individual or 3 person relay teams. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Illinois.
4th of July Fireworks
One of central Illinois largest and most spectacular light shows! Our unique venue offers viewing from the high school bleachers all the way to the bluffs along the Illinois & Fox Rivers either on shore or in your boat. 9pm show time.
Rockin' For the Troops
Join us for the tenth annual Rockin' for the Troops fundraiser, with special appearances by the cover band Maggie Speaks, the Chicago Blues Allstars, and the Motown tribute band The Voices. The evening will culminate with headliner Gary Sinise and the 12-piece Lt. Dan Band. Gates open at 12 noon. A Ravinia-like atmosphere, the magnificence of Cantigny Park and the patriotism of a Fourth of July celebration create a "feel-good" event that your whole family can enjoy!
Cruising at a Light Show
A meet and greet cruise night and to show off your lights (vehicle) event. Awards will be given for best in show.
Lockrocks Summer Concert Series
Come out for some of the area's best live entertainment at this free concert series. Beer garden and food available for purchase. Please call for band playing. Location: Dellwood Park, State St. & Woods Dr., Dellwood Band Shell State St. & Woods Dr., Lockport. Brass Buckle Band, July 17th; Suburban Cowboys, Aug 14th; Raise Your Glass, Sept 12th.
Spooktacular Golfing
Come golfing at our mini golf course with this "spooktacular" set up! Ghosts and gruesome goblins inhabit this golf course for the day to create a unique and fun golfing experience!
CITY:Oak Forest
Halloween Casket Races
The Annual Casket Race is back! The Casket Race features trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus the most frightfully funny and creepy designs. Cheer on your favorite team - or join the race!
CITY:Forest Park
18th Annual Prairie Day
The Annual Prairie Day is a celebration of the prairie environment held in conjunction with National Prairie Week at Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. Presentations on the environment and nature play a very important part of the day's activities as well as highlighting on the special features of the park itself. Various presentations, educational talks, and projects for children are the special offerings of the day. All special amenities of the park are open including the Cragg Cabin, the Visitors Center, butterfly barn, nature trails with wagon rides and etc.
Wright Ride 2015
Come join us in Oak Park for a family friendly bike ride! Enjoy 10, 30, 50, and 68 mile routes. Experience beautiful tree lined architecturally rich communities, and after the ride dine and shop with us. This leisurely ride is perfect for the novice, casual cyclist, or experienced long-distance rider.
CITY:Oak Park
Taste of Thornton Township
14th Annual Taste of Thornton, featuring top musical talent, free rides for kids, wide variety of food vendors & craft vendors. All are welcome!
CITY:South Holland
Streator's Fourth - America's Best!
The annual Fourth of July celebration includes a carnival at the City Park, talent contest, musical entertainment, food vendors and a parade with the highlight of the festivities being the awesome Fireworks display on Saturday, July 4th at the Streator High School Athletic Field. Please support this wonderful event by purchasing an autolotto fund-raising ticket. Also take in the Annual 4th of July Patriotic Parade on Sunday July 5th and the Galaxy "9 Hole" Golf Tournament on July 6th!
Movies on the Green
Movies on the Green are held on our Village Green. The event is free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair! Enjoy a movie under the stars! Begins at Dusk.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Home for the Holidays in Downtown Oak Park
Catch the old-fashioned holiday spirit with free horse-drawn sleigh rides and a visit from Santa!
CITY:Oak Park
Phoenix Family Festival
An outdoor festival which includes a carnival, basketball tournament, live entertainment, food/arts & crafts vendors & much more. Something for everyone. Bring the entire family! Th 5-10PM; F 8AM-10PM; Sa 8AM-11PM; Su 8AM-10PM.
Worth Days
A Festival of family fun. Carnival rides, music & live entertainment, Worth Days parade and fireworks! Bring out your friends and family for a great few days of fun!
2015 Dog Days of Summer - Red Dog Grill
Red Dog Grill is Heritage Harbor Ottawa's new full service restaurant. Saturday Evenings 8-11pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day, is music under the tent. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Outdoor bar will be open. See website for full schedule.
Twilight Shuffle 5K Run
Run through the historic neighborhoods of the east side of Libertyville. Professional timing. Families are encouraged (no children under 9) to run. After finishing the course, all participants are invited to join their fellow racers for a fabulous post-race party (including light dinner and non-alcoholic drinks for all registered participants) at the new Mickey Finn's Brewery. No registrations will be accepted or processed after 12pm on race day.
Lakelights Arts & Music Festival
One magical day, one magical night, synchronizing, amplifying, enjoying the light! Head over to The Stage at Lake Sara on July 18 for a day filled with great entertainment and fun. Doors open at 10 a.m. Enjoy live musical performances by Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, ClusterPluck, The Thinga-Ma Jug Band, and Garrett Burris and the Bathtub Hooch Band. Community events will take place throughout the day, including the LakeLights 5K at 7 a.m., great local food and drinks, morning flow yoga, face painting, the Effminster dog show, raffles and prizes, dance performances, a bounce house, a community drum circle, Hooping 101, live art demonstrations, evening meditation, and a kids' village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Skokie's Backlot Bash
Skokie's downtown summer street festival is held annually over three days in late August featuring carnival rides, events for all ages and a concert stage with regional and national acts. Since its inception, Skokie's Backlot Bash has presented some of the nation's most eclectic Rock, Blues and R&B artists. This year includes Fabulous Thunderbirds, Pychedelic Furs and more!
Nitro Nite
Get ready for the 2nd annual Nitro Nite! This NHRA themed event will include NHRA driver appearances, live music entertainment, food and drink vendors, classic cars & more. Joliet City Center Partnership, 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Dog Days of Summer
On July 30th this Thursday Night is for the dogs! Madison Street pays homage to the Animal Care League of Oak Park! Dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Contests for dog lovers of the area! Special savings and free treats too. 5% of sales will go to the Animal Care League of Oak Park.
CITY:Forest Park
NW IL Art Fest
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Italian Chicken Salad
27 Apr 2010
|Boneless skinless chicken breasts
|Skinless boneless chicken breasts
|Extra virgin olive oil
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), divided
|Assorted greens
|5 Cup (80 tbs), washed and drained
|Red onion
|1 Medium, thinly sliced
|2 , sliced
|Sliced black olives
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|2 , freshly squeezed juice
|2 , freshly squeezed juice
|Dried oregano
|2 Teaspoon
|Dried basil
|1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
|2 Clove (10 gm), minced
|Freshly ground black pepper
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|2 Tablespoon, drained
|Parmesan cheese
|1 Tablespoon, freshly grated (Use Fresh)
Use high-quality Parmesan cheese and grate it yourself for best results.
Cut chicken into 1-inch strips.
O Preheat stovetop grill.
Brush grill lightly with oil and cook chicken strips over medium-high heat until done, about 5 minutes, turning as needed.
Chicken is done when it is slightly firm to the touch and juices run clear when chicken is cut with a knife.
Remove from grill and reserve.
Divide and arrange greens on individual salad plates.
Put onions, tomatoes, olives, and chicken strips over greens.
Mix remaining oil, lemon juice, oregano, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle over salads.
Sprinkle with capers and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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Drink between: 2007 - 2011 (Add My Dates)
Wow has this wine evolved and man am I a fool for having drunk most of this far too early. Well, when you have one good bottle like this you cherish it and you brush away any regrets. This wine won't get a higher score from me for its rusticity but in terms of pleasure quotient, it merits a 94. It is also fascinating to see how much a wine can surprise in its evolution. Four years beyond Meadow's drinking window and I think it has arrived at where it should be. At least in the case of this particular bottle.
So here goes. What had been somewhat brambly strawberries on the nose has been taken over by wonderfully rich secondary aromas with just a touch of sous-bois coming through. Overall a rich brothy/earthy quality to the nose. Not delicate but ever so satisfying on a cool fall evening. This just screams burgundy at the top of its little grapey lungs.
The attack is now round and rich with a supple quality to the fruit that it certainly never had before. It has also filled out and gained significantly more weight. The mid-palate remains just a tad light but has nevertheless also filled in very substantially with round well integrated fruit. The mid-palate then segues into a still slightly rustic finish where the tannins have nevertheless integrated beautifully and where the overall effect is of almost picture perfect equilibrium between all the elements. In sum, the little rasp of rusticity is not a defect but very much an asset to this wine. The finish does not last forever, nor is it clipped. Rather, as the flavors fade away, you just want another sip to start the cycle over again. In a word, a joy to drink and absolutely at its peak. If you have some of this and it has been kept well, you should enjoy the heck out it. Or of course, it could be terrible. This is burgundy, after all...
Very nicely integrated and balanced. Improved greatly over a few years ago - now has nicely integrated and significant tannis, along with a fair amount of very nice dark fruit; a med-lite body, with a nice but not huge nose.
very nice open smoky nose of strawberries. Rustic but very satisfying. Light attack followed by a somewhat light mid-palate finish is light with some remaining tannins. Overall, a pleasant wine with an enticing nose but lacking a little stuffing and elegance to merit the score Meadows gives it (89).


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