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Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
ADM Young Artists Concerto Competition Winner Concert. There will be a free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. in Room 173. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Experience La forza del destino: Overture, by Giuseppe Verdi, Winner's concerto - To be announced, Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 and "From the New World," by Antonín Dvorák.
CITY: DeKalb
15 - 16
Festival of Arts and Crafts - November
All crafts are handmade in the U.S.A. including furniture, photography, stained glass, holiday, everyday home decor items, jewelry, doll clothes, much more.
CITY: St. Charles
13 - 16
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
A musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the "coat of many colors" story of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. It is set in a frame in which a narrator is telling a story (sometimes to children, encouraging them to dream).
CITY: DeKalb
The Underpants
Play set in Dusseldorf, Germany on 1910, Louis Maske inadvertnetly drops her ill-fitting drawers in the middle of town square during a parade to honor the king.
CITY: DeKalb
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
A destination unlike any other features Fox Valley's natural treasures. Indoor turtle pond, wetland exhibit, live animal displays. Great for birthday parties or facility rentals.
CITY: St. Charles
Comedian Brian Regan
Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. Brian's non-stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005 and continues through 2014. It is the quality of his material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow Brian's fan base. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian Regan consistently fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations.
CITY: DeKalb
Nov 3
13th Annual Ceramic Art Show and Sale
The Clayworkers Guild Of Illinois presents The Members 13th Annual Ceramic Art Show And Sale At The Old Court House Arts Center On The Historic Woodstock Square Beginning October 3 and Continuing Through November 3. The Exhibition Displays The Guild Members Work And Provides An Opportunity For The Community To Purchase Items From Local Potters. For More Information About The Guild go to: www.clayworkersguild.com The Old Court House Arts Center Hours Are Thursday Through Saturday 11 am To 5 pm And Sunday From 1 pm To 5 pm. For More Information Call 815-338-4525 Or Visit Their Website At www.oldcourthouseartscenter.com.
CITY: Woodstock
St. Charles Municipal Building
Designed by R. Harold Zook and D. Coder Taylor, 1940 Arte Modern building is constructed with black granite base, white Georgian marble, and 84 feet tower with stained glass windows, pierced grillwork, and diamond shaped translucent top.
CITY: St. Charles
Chapel in the Pines
Nestled among fragrant pines and sumptuous flower gardens stands the Chapel in the Pines, a charming Victorian-style country church.
CITY: Sycamore
BAPS-Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Experience peace and enjoy hours of discovery at Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir. This traditional Hindu Mandir (or temple) is a masterpiece of exotic design and workmanship.
CITY: Bartlett
Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum
The museum was established to preserve history and educate youth about the significant contributions made to our country by winged and wheeled vehicles.
CITY: Poplar Grove
Primrose Farm
This 1930s living history farm features a farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots and a picnic pavilion.
CITY: St. Charles
Dempsey Gallery and Kavanagh Galleries
Dempsey Gallery, 1st floor of 100+ year old barn, offers works for sale. Adjacent Kavanagh Building hosts six to seven exhibits per year, national and regional juried shows.
CITY: St. Charles
The Yarn Exchange
Bring your needle work and share, or get inspiration on your current or next project! The Yarn Exchange offers "Yarn Geeks Round Table", open knitting/crocheting every Saturday from 10:30am-5:30pm. They also carry a variety of yarns available for purchase such as: acrylic, alpaca, cotton, wool, worsted, and more. The Yarn Exchange also has a variety of needles and tools for the beginner or professional knitter/crocheter. Gift Certificates available.
CITY: DeKalb
Primrose Farm
1930's living history farm with farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots, picnic pavilion.
CITY: St. Charles
The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
A private Estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the World's finest collection of Automatic Music Instruments, including the World's largest Theater Organ. Private Group Tours or 40 or more. Charity Gala Events & Concerts. A Summer Concert Series and a Christmas Concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
CITY: Crystal Lake
The Nehring Gallery
The Nehring Gallery is a space within DeKalb dedicated to promoting arts and culture. It is currently the home of the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the storied history of agriculture in northern Illinois, through exhibits, educational programs and community outreach. Visit their website to see what exhibit is on display today!
CITY: DeKalb
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Named "Orchestra of the Year" an unprecedented three times by Illinois Council of Orchestras, the ESO performs over 60 concerts a year thrilling more than 50,000 patrons, from Chicagoland to Wisconsin and Indiana.
CITY: Elgin
Raue Center for the Arts
Theatergoers love that every seat is a great seat at The Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake. Since its restoration a decade ago, Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Raue Center has become a destination in the heart of a bustling downtown area chock-full of pre- or post-show dining and shopping options.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center
Built in 1861, the house and brick barn were constructed for local farmer and barbed wire inventor Joseph Glidden. The Illinois State Historical Society has commemorated the barn as the birthplace of barbed wire.
CITY: DeKalb
Stage Coach Theatre
Stage Coach Theatre is one of the oldest, continuously operating community theatres in Northern Illinois. They have produced over 250 dramas, comedies, and "whodunit" productions, and produce six new shows every year.
CITY: DeKalb
NIU Anthropology Museum
The Anthropology Museum houses over 12,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects. The ethnographic collection has regional strengths in Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the plains and southwest regions of North America. Ethnographic specimens from Africa, Mesoamerica, and South America are also represented.
CITY: DeKalb
NIU Art Museum
The Museum serves to educate, preserve, exhibit and enlighten by balancing the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional media for a comprehensive examination of visual culture. The Museum pursues its goal of furthering understanding of the visual arts by presenting a balance of high-quality, professional contemporary art exhibitions supplemented by written educational material, gallery talks, artist lectures, panel discussions, symposia and other related activities.
CITY: DeKalb
Children's Theater of Elgin
Exceptional theater productions are performed by children for children.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Community Theatre
Award-winning community theatre featuring classical and contemporary musicals and play selections.
CITY: Elgin
Country Faire
Afghans, books, baby quilts, birdhouses and feeders, ceramics, goose clothes and geese, southwest artifacts, lawn and garden decor and more.
CITY: Hampshire
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: Cortland
Clearwater Theater
This theater venue hosts top-notch entertainment, local and national bands, karaoke and comedy shows.
CITY: Dundee
Groundhog Day - Woodstock Square
This hilarious comedy concerns a crabby weatherman who finds himself reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Filmed in the quaint town of Woodstock, the bell tower that the weatherman leaps from is actually the Woodstock Opera House (which today presents concerts and plays). A small plaque in Woodstock's historic town square marks the spot where the character repeatedly stepped into a puddle in the movie.
CITY: Woodstock
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The DeKalb mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on DeKalb and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: DeKalb
Fox River Trolley Museum
Celebrating more than 100 years of electric trolleys, this museum has original electric trains and cars that travel a three-mile circuit along the scenic Fox River.
CITY: South Elgin
Midwest Museum of Natural History
The mission of the Midwest Museum of Natural History is to encourage an appreciation of the world's diverse natural environment and human culture through exhibits and interactive learning experiences for children and adults. Offering a kid's play area with hands-on learning fun, a gift shop, national traveling exhibits, and world-renowned celebrities Ruud Kleinpaste, Jack Hanna and Jeff Corwin.
CITY: Sycamore
Pheasant Run Resort
With 473 luxurious guest rooms, two championship golf courses, a renowned spa, award-winning dining and entertainment, three pools and extensive meeting and conference facilities, Pheasant Run hotel in St Charles IL is the perfect setting. And, while you're getting that special spa treatment or enjoying a romantic dinner or play, your children can have a great time in our Kid's Klub. This special program offers supervised activities for children ages 3 to 11 years. Activities include playing games, watching movies, and making crafts to take home. Plus, every Saturday you can visit the craft corner where Mom and Dad can join in on the fun and make some seasonal themed crafts with their kids. Board games are also available for check-out through the Activity Desk.
CITY: St. Charles
Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center
World class music, dance and theatre. Enjoy an evening out, entertainment for the family, or a chance to satisfy your cravings for culture.
CITY: Elgin
McHenry County Historical Society Museum
Preserved buildings include an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room school house, and a 20th Century modern tourist cabin.
CITY: Union
Woodstock Opera House
Built in 1889 as City Hall, the Woodstock Opera House has long been one of the top performing arts centers in the Midwest. Its illustrious history also includes a cameo in Groundhog Day.
CITY: Woodstock
Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Elgin National Watch Co. and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
CITY: Elgin
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- Malta
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Malta mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact in Malta and on the communities in Illinois.
CITY: Malta
Sunshine & Shadow Quilt Shoppe
Specializing in reproduction fabrics, vintage patterns & vintage pattern books. Located on historic Green St. shopping district adjacent to the McHenry Riverwalk.
CITY: McHenry
Elgin Public Museum
In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000 specimens of natural history with newly expanded family focused hands-on exhibits.
CITY: Elgin
Woodstock Ornamental Werks
Deck & Porch hand rails, custom entry driveway gates, all types of welding, repairs and maintenance, Job Shop.
CITY: Woodstock
Exclusively Yours Leiza-George
A shopping experience like no other, this store has floor-to-ceiling gifts from around the would. Its specialties include handmade oak and Amish furniture, jewelry, linens, cards, Christmas items and more.
CITY: Belvidere
Garfield Farm Museum
The Garfield Farm Museum is an 1840s living history farm featuring the story of the Garfield family, the Brick Tavern & Inn, restored barns, heirloom gardens, rare farm animals, restored prairie and more.
CITY: Lafox
Jambalya Night Club/Pheasant Run Resort
Jambalya Night Club has entertainment Thursday, 8PM; Friday and Saturday nights 10PM.
CITY: St. Charles
Ellwood House Museum
Perhaps the most notable of historic gems in DeKalb. This grand Victorian mansion was built by barbed wire millionaire Isaac Ellwood. Looks just as it did when the family lived there.
CITY: DeKalb
Joiner History Room
The Joiner History Room is a cooperative effort of the DeKalb County Board, the County Judiciary, the County Clerk's Office, the County Facilities Management Office, Sycamore Library and DeKalb County Citizens concerned with safeguarding their historical documents. The Joiner History Room is an archives that has many items of museum quality. Our historical materials date back to the hand written minutes of the first session of the County Commissioners in 1837. As there has never been a fire to destroy any of the county valuable historical files, they have been meticulously preserved to meet the needs of today's researchers. The collection includes Civil War papers, newspaper files, old photographs and numerous boxes of manuscript materials.
CITY: Sycamore
Apollo Activity Center
The Apollo is an all-purpose activity center, featuring a renovated historic 1912 theater.
CITY: Belvidere
Gallery 28 Fine & Functional Art
Tucked away in the quaint historic district of downtown Geneva, in an historic Victorian home is where you'll discover Gallery 28, an art gallery for both fine and functional art. Featuring a fresh mix of breath-taking paintings, exquisite jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery and unique works in wood and metal along with music by premier musicians. The variety of art will interest serious fine art collectors as well as fine craft enthusiasts.
CITY: Geneva
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
In 1977, the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society was formed to bring together area people who had an interest in local and regional history and its preservation.
CITY: Genoa
State Street Market Shops
Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.
CITY: Elgin
The Arcada Theatre
The Arcada Theatre is a historic theatre dedicated to being a true showcase of the Arts. Our main goal is to provide St. Charles, the Fox Valley Area, and the Chicagoland Area a wide variety of arts and entertainment. Conveniently located downtown in charming St. Charles.
CITY: St. Charles
Hemmens Cultural Center
Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340 square foot exhibition hall with fully equipped banquet kitchen. Host to many well-known artists.
CITY: Elgin
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Genoa
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Genoa mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Genoa and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: Genoa
Steel Beam Theatre
Live performances of contemporary productions in unique, intimate, historic setting. This boutique venue is a star of the Chicago area theater scene.
CITY: St. Charles
St. Charles Heritage Center
Rotating exhibits of St. Charles history, including Civil War artifacts, local industry and other fascinating facts. Local history research archives available by appointment. Gift shop too.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Events and Cultural Center
This 50-acre forest preserve houses the Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium (home of the Kane County Cougars minor league baseball team), the Roberta Campbell Cultural & Conference Center (used for art exhibits and community activities) and a picnic/park area.
CITY: Geneva
Durant House Museum
This authentically restored and furnished 1843 prairie farm house features costumed interpreters who involve visitors in mid-19th century farm life.
CITY: St. Charles
Hoosier Grove Schoolhouse Museum
Originally built as a one-room schoolhouse in 1904 on the corner of Old Church and Barrington Roads, the museum was moved to its present site in 1991.
CITY: Streamwood
Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer.
CITY: Elgin
Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort
Brand new theater includes stadium seating for 320 people with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems.
CITY: St. Charles
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
Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve
Created by Colonel and Mrs. George Fabyan, who lived on the 600-acre estate from 1905 to the 1930s, the estate includes a restored villa with diverse collections, a Japanese garden and a Dutch windmill.
CITY: Geneva
Geneva History Center
We offer award winning educational programs and professional exhibits that make the Geneva History Center a source of great community pride.
CITY: Geneva
Roselle Historical Museum
The Sumner home, along with two others, features historical displays and replicas. One of the houses is restored as a 1920's working-class home.
CITY: Roselle
Fabyan Windmill
Authentic, five-story, 1850's working windmill located on Fox River Trail, Volunteer millers serve as docents on the weekends. Open May 15-Oct 15.
CITY: Geneva
Historic Woodstock Square
A Victorian town square, complete with bandstand and gazebo, is the setting for many unique shops, eateries, antiques stores and art galleries. The square is home to many events, and was the film site for the hit movie Groundhog Day.
CITY: Woodstock
Welcome Stitchery, Inc.
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Dole Mansion at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
Black walnut doors, detailed wood carvings in the Eastlake style, amazing marble fireplaces: there's so much to see on a tour of the historic Dole Mansion and the original Crystal Lake Country Club (now the Creative Arts Center).
CITY: Crystal Lake
Boone County Historical Museum
Explore this varied collection of local memorabilia. The museum includes a log home, Civil War artifacts, a natural history room, historic dolls, clothes, tools and transportation ranging from a 1906 Eldredge Runabout to Belvidere's first Chrysler.
CITY: Belvidere
Geneva Underground Playhouse
Producing mainstage productions throughout the year, and also hosting performances by comedy groups, musicians, playwrights and any number of other entertainers.
CITY: Geneva
Drink Nightclub
Drink is the perfect place to join your friends for a few cocktails, have your next event, or dance the night away with Chicaog's hottest DJs.
CITY: Schaumburg
Air Classics Museum of Aviation
Vintage military and training planes, plus displays of aviation uniforms and memorabilia. Open by appointment only.
CITY: Sugar Grove
Contagion - Sherman Hospital
An international team of doctors is contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.
CITY: Elgin
Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology
The mission of the center is to honor the memory and spirit of the Space Shuttle Challenger 51L crew by providing hands-on space exploration curriculum and center that enhances thinking skills and inspires those to meet the challenges of 21st Century.
CITY: Woodstock
Rox City Grill Lounge
Relax or celebrate with your friends amidst the contemporary urban decor highlighted with authentic historic detailing. Enjoy the offerings of our full bar, our exceptional wine list, select samples from the extraordinary Rox City Grill menu, and live entertainment of piano bar favorites every Thursday through Saturday.
CITY: St. Charles
Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium
The mission of the Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series is to celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of Fermilab by actively fostering an appreciation of science and the performing arts in neighboring communities.
CITY: Batavia
Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park
This wonderful cultural resource includes the art of international and American sculptors chosen to fit the natural environment of this beautiful site.
CITY: Schaumburg
Trickster Gallery
Native American Art Gallery. Movies and music performed to enrich the public on Native American culture.
CITY: Schaumburg
Groundhog Day - Woodstock Opera House
This hilarious comedy concerns a crabby weatherman who finds himself reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Filmed in the quaint town of Woodstock, the bell tower that the weatherman leaps from is actually the Woodstock Opera House (which today presents concerts and plays). A small plaque in Woodstock's historic town square marks the spot where the character repeatedly stepped into a puddle in the movie.
CITY: Woodstock
Tom Guirl's Beaver Creek Pottery
Find skillfully handmade and kiln-fired pottery to decorate your home.
CITY: Belvidere
River Trading Post
Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
CITY: East Dundee
City of West Chicago's Gallery 200
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Gallery 200 is fast becoming a haven for art lovers as a quality destination for buying and browsing great local art. The gallery, a cultural initiative supported by the City of West Chicago, hosts artist opening receptions, art talks and workshops.
CITY: West Chicago
Fine Line Creative Arts Center
The Fine Line has year-round classes and workshops for adults in weaving, hand and machine knitting plus many more. Yearly events include Raku Day, Uncommon Threads Fashion Show of wearable art and Christmastime at the Fine Line.
CITY: St. Charles
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
CITY: Bartlett
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
CITY: Schaumburg
Goodrich Randall 15
The Goodrich Randall theater complex includes the only IMAX screen in the Fox Valley area.
CITY: Batavia
Haeger Potteries
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
CITY: Dundee
Muirhead Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
Private Master Suite surrounded by nearly 800 acres of prairie, this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home offers a private bath, historical artifacts, hearty country breakfasts and beautiful views.
CITY: Hampshire
Judy's Quilt 'N' Sew
A nice selection of fabric, notions, books and threads. Experienced quilters to assist with all your quilting needs. Quilting classes available.
CITY: Hampshire
Creek Bend Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center features interpretive displays and hands-on exhibits. All the exhibits you loved at Tekakwitha Woods have been relocated here, including Prairie Ecology, with the bison and biodiversity components, and the ever-popular Clams-Eye View of the Fox River. There are separate rooms for classes and a lab. There's something for any nature lover at Creek Bend Nature Center, from bird watching to guided nature hikes, nature programs and self-guided activities.
CITY: St. Charles
The Haeger Potteries
World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.
CITY: East Dundee
Prairie Center for the Arts
Featuring concerts, plays, art exhibits and dance. Wireless headsets for hearing impaired and wheelchair seating available.
CITY: Schaumburg
Arterial Arts Collective
A public, gallery-style market place where local shopers and clients can experience unique local works by unique local artists. DeKalb has a vibrant, outstanding art community that needs and deserves more of a public spotlight. Arterial Arts Collective gives these artists just that. The AAC also offers unique classroom/workroom for artists to take full advantage of the public eye and generate live interest in their creative endeavors!
CITY: DeKalb
The Framery
Expert custom picture framing & frame restoration, art gallery, interior accessories with antique furniture.
CITY: Crystal Lake


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Animal Rucksack with Embroidered BrandingDesigned for people on the go, this bright rucksack by animal will add a splash of colour to your casual wardrobe this season and is perfect for carrying everything from your sportswear to uni books. The vibrancy of the fabric is striking and makes a real statement. A roomy main compartment is ideal for your equipment, towels and other large items, whilst the ID pocket ensures it will find its way back to you if you're ever separated. Versatile, wear it over one shoulder or both - depending on how heavy it is - or simply grab the handle and go when you're on the move. Embroidered, the contrast logo to the front adds an ultra feminine appeal to this piece. Wear with track pants, vest top and trainers for a cool workout look. Pair with jeans, printed tee and your favourite hi-tops for casual, off-duty styles. Useful info:
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Who We Are › Our Impact
Our Impact
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The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive, recover and rebuild their lives.
We restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
In 2012, the IRC restored hope and opportunity for millions of conflict-affected people around the world. Here's a look at some of our recent achievements:
- Our doctors, nurses and community health workers provided 14 million people with primary and reproductive health care.
- We gave 1.4 million people access to clean drinking water and sanitation.
- We vaccinated over 292,000 children against disease and our IRC-supported clinics and hospitals helped 151,000 women deliver healthy babies.
- We provided schooling or child friendly spaces for 589,000 girls and boys, and trained over 15,000 educators.
- We treated or vaccinated over 477,000 head of livestock.
- We counseled and cared for over 22,000 survivors of sexual violence and educated and mobilized over 982,000 men, women and children to lead prevention efforts in their communities.
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We went back for pre-opera dining after two days. The food was just as good. I wish we could go back before we leave town.
We were pleased with the attentive service and perfect ingredients in each serving. Lots of fresh greens in the salad, a perfect cold summer melon soup and main dishes that were simple yet complex in flavor. Even the gelato was special. I would highly recommend this neighborhood gem to anyone loving a casual friendly and food loving environment.
My husband LOVES shellfish. We ordered the clams to share. They did not disappoint, in fact, he said they may be the best he's ever had. Impressive!
For our first night in Seattle we chose something near our excellent hotel (Maxwell, on Roy in lower Queen Anne) and had terrific beer and wine and food. Very good service and a table by the window. This is a casual and convenient place with food that is far better and more satisfying than the menu alone would suggest.
A nice discovery for our first night in Seattle. The waitress was helpful and the food was for the most part excellent although my rib-eye steak was a little tough, not very tasty and probably not even rib eye. My companions enjoyed their chicken and pasta very much and we had excellent salads. There was a wine special: 20 for 20, meaning a bottle of wine for $20 out of a fine selection of 20 bottles. Would definitely return.
Ate there prior to Die Walkure at Seattle Opera. Server was inquisitive and attentive to our timeframe and ensured that we made it out the door in time. Salmon (fish of the day) was wonderfully executed, as was the pappardelle pasta with chanterelles. Dishes are well plated and attractive, in addition to being flavourful. Cocktails are fun and interesting. Space is fun and quirky, but may be loud once the bar gets full. Recommended. We'll be back.
Had the fish of the day and my parner the sirloin steak. Both dishes were excellent. Don't drink wine but looks like they have a nice wine choices and beers. Prices are reasonable and it's five minutes from the opera. They open at 4:15 pm
I like the booths - great to talk, share food Food itself was uniformly excellent! Chicken, ribs, pasta Wine was very good for a reasonable price. We will be back!
Food was fantastic, the daily special soup was a lovely surprise. Don't miss out on the smashed potato cake!
This was my second time here at Crow. We sat in the corner and the staff was very patient while we talked instead of ordering food, and was prompt when service was needed. I am impressed our waiter knew what a vesper was :-) the food came out perfect and the unpretentious atmosphere will keep me coming back, hopefully sooner than later.
My husband had not experienced this great place before, I have been there many times with outings to the theatre with the girls. We had a special evening with the Eagles concert and an overnight so this was my choice to share with him!its a definite do over....
I was glad to see that the menu had some vegetarian options. The only vegetarian entree was a pasta, and it was very good. It would be nice to see more than one entree option for vegetarians, though. Actually the most interesting part of this particular meal was the dessert. We ordered the sorbet trio to share amongst the 4 of us. Blackberry, french champagne, and strawberry IPA, all of which were good. Blackberry was my personal favorite (bold berry flavor) while the strawberry IPA was the most interesting (you could definitely taste the IPA in it).
Really satisfying for food Clams appetizer too salty; does the very hard ham pievces really add anything. all other food very good
Second time there, got there about 15 min before my reservation, but was not seated until 15 min after reservation. Was offered seating at the bar to wait. Other than this minor snafu - everything was as excellent as the first time. The menu is not voluminous, but they do everything on it very well.
Crow is an unpretentious foodie restaurant with friendly attentive staff. They maintain a small, carefully planned menu, using seasonal ingredients and impeccably executed. Very tasty fare with entrees that hover between $15 and $30 per person.
Their roasted chicken is the best ever! My dining partner let me taste his lasagna...delish! I love Crow.
I've been to Crow three times and the food has been great each time - in particular, their pan roasted chicken is fantastic, Crow is one of the few restaurants I know that can do chicken so well. Noise level slightly high but not a problem, highly recommended.
Crow is a great hidden neighborhood gem...we were there during restaurant week so we opted for the $28 three course meal. It was super yummy, the service was great and the cocktails were very unique and delicious. Not sure why Facebook check in calls it Family Style restaurant...it is more of a place for adults and I didn't see a menu option to order food "family style"....if you can, sit at the chef's table it's fun to watch your food prepared and served up to you right away!
Long ago, before Seattle changed into foodie heaven and lower Queen Anne where Crow is was only 7-11 and Tower Records, there was really no reason to go where Crow is unless you were buying vinyl. Fast forward many years and Crow sits in a neighborhood where I hope it will continue to sit for the next 25 years. Crow is great. As the name may evoke, it has smart, well-priced food, diversity in menu, wine and drink selection and a nod towards "Northwest" cuisine. My wife and I went there before a concert at the Key Arena and were pleasantly surprised by imeccable service (the water glass was always full) and some darned fine food. Seafood, a nice beet salad and a bottle of pinot later, we came away wanting to return. Eat at Crow!
Food was mazing the server knowledge of all the dishes really helped in making our selection. Service was impeccable and attention to our needs were outstanding. the waitress always seemed to know exactly when to approach our table and her timing was nothing short of amazing. We sat at the Chefs counter and were entertained on watching the chefs and interacting with them all evening. Great Evening
Located close to Seattle center, servers were understanding of our time situation. Prawns with sausage and grits excellent. Side if kale and carrots good with tender carrots and kale just right as it was neither chewy nor soggy. Large portion on lasagne. Good roasted chicken. Interesting combo of farro and falafel. Falafel was crisp but not overly crunchy with smooth flavorful inside. only complaint is it can be hard to get reservation.
Made CROW my regular pre-key arena dinner spot. Always spot on in regards to food & servers always make sure we're in/out in time to be to the venue in a timely manner
Amazing. Best food I've have in a long long time. Loved every aspect.
I have been to Crow many times and always order the chicken. It is always done perfectly, have introduced it to friends that are hooked on it too. This is the only restaurant I order chicken at because I eat it five days out of six at home. The service is great, had to wait a few minutes for a table, we had reservations, because the diners were camping out after their dinner was long over. Not the fault of Crow.
My favorite Queen Anne go-to and I always recommend Crow to friends and colleagues. Consistent in seasonal food offerings with rotating changing menu and the always on the menu favorite: jambon wrapped chicken! Cocktails and wine also great, and definitely the wait staff service is attentive but not obsequious.
Always great food and beverages insuring my naps at the opera. Fabulous oysters last Saturday!
The menu is limited but everything on it is worth having. The ingredients are fresh, local and well presented. There are always two or three vegetarian items as well as their famous house made lasagne which is terrific. The wines are fairly priced from very reasonable to special occasion. The bar is very popular and has a good happy hour and selection of small plates. You can sit up at the food prep counter and watch them cook and plate, or sit at a booth for 4 people.
This is a go-to place before attending the opera. Everyone was totally appreciative of our time limit. Best of all was the food - delicious! We will definitely return. Thanks for your food and service.
Sitting at the Chef's Counter is always interesting, watching the "ballet" of preparation. Specials are always worth trying; standard items always consistent. Bar drinks worth the cost.
I was recommend by friends who had dined at Crow. My first visit I sat at the kitchen bar and watched the chefs work their magic. I returned two weeks later with out of town friends because of my previous excellent experience. We all had a great time. The service was very friendly and the food was delicious.
In town for a sales meeting from all over the country, not knowing the area, we got a recommendation for Crow and were not disappointed. Staff was very accommodating since we arrived at different times, and our table was waiting when we arrived. Menu was very diverse and everyone was extremely happy with their meals. Wild Boar was outstanding, as good as I've had in Italy! Only suggestion I would make is to serve it with Pappardelle pasta instead of Spaghetti. Those that had the Lasagna loved it, and the other meals at the table were enjoyed equally as well. Atmosphere is relaxed, so it made for a great location since we were a party of 10 and at times got rather animated. If we're back in the same area of Seattle, hope to come back again.
I had the only vegetarian dish offered and found the same falafel balls on the plate that they serve at Betty! The faro main course was really a redo of the beet salad with the falafel balls, faro and arugula. My dinner mates, however, enjoyed sharing my beet salad and then moved on to the bouillabaisse and the pan grilled chicken and loved them. Being like Betty is a good thing, but I expected a different concept and menu at Crow. Not disappointed, but if you like Betty, you will also like Crow.
The lasagna is outstanding! The service was exceptional and we had a blast.
We have been eating here for years and love it. It's always good-the food and the service. They use seasonal foods year round which is a treat. We will be back.
Our waitress was great, very friendly and attentive, but not overpowering. Food was perfect, ambience nice, though it is a tad noisy. "Energetic" is a great modifier! Our group had four very distinctively different dishes, and each was excellent. We all shared a bit, and agreed. Prices were reasonable, and we had the good fortune of getting a nice bottle of Pinot Noir for $20 on Tuesday, which is a 20 for $20 night. Dessert was excellent, the coffee carefully selected and brewed. Crow is very convenient if you're doing anything around Seattle Center, with all kinds of parking options nearby. It is definitely worth a trip for its unique menu and dining experience. We highly recommend it and will return for more.
I've lived in this part of town for months but had not yet visited Crow. What a mistake! The lasagna was delicious! My dining companion had the chicken and was very happy with it. Would certainly recommend, and will definitely return.
I ordered the tenderloin and it was a delicious melt-in-your-mouth huge chunk of Filet Mignon with chanterelle mushrooms and the red wine reduction was to die for. My husband ordered the Lasagna which was also huge but was made light and tasty done to perfection. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals.
CROW is our go-to restaurant when we're headed to the ballet, and it never disappoints. Food and service are always top-notch, and the wine list is reasonably priced and features some very good selections. Highly recommended.
My wife and I dined at Crow early on a Tuesday night before going to a play at Seattle Rep. We split a beet and arugula salad, followed by the cassoulet, paired with a very nice cotes du rhone. The salad was superb and the cassoulet brought back memories of San Francisco and Le Centrale's landmark version. Not only was the food memorable, but the wine was part of a "20 for $20" promotion, making the whole meal a super value. The staff was particularly attentive and mindful of our theater time. This was not our first time eating at Crow, but the experience just seems to get better and better!
All the food we ate was awesome. I had the chicken. Others had the fish. Also had pomegranite tart. All around great. The waiter was a bit rude and his tip suffered for it.
Crow is within easy walking distance of Key Arena, so it makes for a great pre- or post-event dining. We had a party of 6, which they were happy to accommodate. Their service was efficient and courteous without being stuffy, and the menu offered enough variety for each member of our party to be torn between several selections (even our vegetarian friend). The prices were fair for such incredible food. The tenderloin (which I chose) was the most expensive menu option, and it was worth ever penny. Will definitely be going back.
Our party of four had a great pre theater meal there, wonderful service, good food, wish they had a somewhat more extensive menu....but maybe they just want to do everything perfectly!
We thought this place would be more expensive than it was, but were pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was great. It looks so dark when you walk in, but each table is lit so that you can easily see your food and the people at your table. It makes it feel more intimate. All of the food was delicious, especially the kale salad. I usually cook my kale but now I have to try and duplicate that salad. I tried a taste of everyone's food at the table and it was all terrific. We sampled the lasagna, the chicken with prosciutto, the trout (fish of the day) and the steak which was one of the most tender steaks I have ever eaten. They had 20 bottles of wine for $20 each, which I thought was a great deal.
Neighborhood restaurant in the Queen Anne section of Seattle, w/exposed beams, brick interior. Atmosphere is friendly. Servers are knowledgeable, unobtrusive, yet affable. Food ranges from home-made lasagna to cassoulet, and reasonably priced. Drinks served as doubles. In all, a rewarding experience and as a result, my family and I dined there twice during our stay.
We planned a special evening out for my visiting mother-in-law. First dinner and then a play. We chose Crow because of its proximity to Seattle Rep, but now we will choose it because of our great experience there. The wait staff was very friendly and knowledgable about food and wine pairings. When I asked one of the chefs for his recipe for one of the dishes we had he was very forthcoming and gracious! I can see going back again for happy hour as well as dinner. Love it!
On a recent trip to Seattle we thought we would try something new and a little ways from right downtown. It was easy to find and free parking. Our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly- but not fussy, which I like. We had oysters, the Kale Salad and the signature Lasagna- all were amazing, especially the pasta! Thumps up- will make it a go to place when in Seattle.
We visitied Crow prior to going to a show at McCaw Hall. We were a little pressed for time, but that was no problem since our server was very attentive. We had a bottle of excellent Spanish white wine from the 20 for $20 wine list. Our food was all wonderful - chicken always excellent at Crow, the butterhead lettuce salad was outstanding with beautiful pears, walnuts and goat cheese, and the lamb shank with pesole delicious and very satisfying. The menu was so interesting, I would like to go back several more times just to try some of the other items. Clearly a lot of creativity and thought goes into selecting menu items to feature. I felt good after eating there too.
I saw some negative reviews before we went, but we choose Crow anyway because of its proximity to McCaw Hall. We had a very nice server who took care of us without intruding. My trout special over a bed of winter vegetables was outstanding, and the desserts where large and tasty. I liked the bargain wine list with about ten wines to choose from for $20, and that the desserts were all priced the same.
My filet was really good as was the mashed potato that accompanied it. My husbands lasagna was mushy and not good. He stirred it around his plate and ate half my filet. Service was slow.
Crow was close to the Seattle center for a bite before the theatre. The cassoulett was fabulous and that is pretty hard to find. I would definately go back.


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September - the first autumn month. Early September usually feels more like an extension of summer, but now later into the month it is quite obvious that autumn has indeed arrived.
This year more so than before. But then again it is what I say every autumn... that autumn seems to arrive earlier than ever before. Yet this time I really think it is true.
The leaves are changing colour and many trees have shed theirs already. The productive potager has called it a day, and I have started tidying up.
By this stage not many flowers are to be seen in the garden (at least not in mine!) save for the odd rose that somehow has survived the rain and cooler nights.
As for apples, I can not say I am expecting a good crop this year. I think the exceptionally cold May, when the apples trees blossomed, is to be blamed.
I consider myself lucky if there is enough apples for an apple cake or two.
Then again I can not complain about the blackcurrant crop. Which has resulted, not only in delicious jam, but in lovely blackcurrant cordial. The bottles are now stored in the outhouse, waiting to be consumed on cold winter evenings.
My tomatoes, on the other hand, will not stretch far, as out of one plant I got all of 10 tomatoes. Three of which managed to ripen outdoors. The rest I have brought in, hoping they too will in time turn red. If not, "fried green tomatoes" it is...
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- Timi sa...
You have beautiful garden, even in Autumn :o)!
It's always so good to come here...♥! - 4:36 PM
- MARY PERNULA sa...
My tomatoes did not do well also, we had a very late summer and now fall is here. Thanks for sharing your lovely photo's. Mary
- hvorfor ikke... sa...
Hei Mia!
Alltid like koselig å lese oppdateringer hos deg:) Hagen din ser vakker og velstelt ut, selv på høsten. Flotte tepper du har laget i det siste! Morsomt og inspirerende å se!
Det regner og det regner.... Vinterveden vår er ikke tørr, så jeg holder på å stable den opp innendørs i et av uthusa. Der er det ganske trekkfullt, så jeg håper fortsatt at noen tørre høstvinder kan tørke den:)
Tomatene dine ser flotte ut...men de må bli røde, ja!
Ønsker deg flotte høstdager!
Klem Torunn - 5:19 PM
- Madelief sa...
Hi Mia,
You have so much space in your vegetable plot! I enjoyed following your posts through the season. Sorry to hear about your apples. Your tomatoes look good. I didn't have one this year, they all rotted away. Too much rain!
Happy new week!
Madelief x - 7:00 PM
- Richtsje sa...
Indeed, the year and summer seem to pass so quickly right now. Such a shame. Luckily, we could enjoy a cup of coffee outside, this afternoon.
Your apples look great. In here, they are very green. However, there were many more than last year. My colleagues are happy with them as well =) - 8:05 PM
- Tilonino sa...
Hei Mia
Du har det fint i din hage uansett årstid synes jeg.
Er spent på ditt nye syprosjekt.
Ha en fin kveld.
tine :) - 8:33 PM
- Celestial Charms sa...
Hi Mia,
Autumn is starting to show itself here in Texas too. It is still really hot, but the trees are loosing their leaves, and my tomato plants are about finished producing. I love the look of your raised plant beds. Very nice.
Maureen - 11:18 PM
- Pondside sa...
Your tomato harvest looks a lot like mine - pretty much all green. The slow, cool start to summer is to blame, I'm sure.
- Bente sa...
Så mange flasker med solbærsaft du har fått. Har du en egen "maskin" som lager de fine korkene?
Bente - 8:46 AM
- suz sa...
I love watching your garden through the spring and summer. Like you, I am NOT ready for fall, even though I love this time of year. Last winter seemed to last too long and the warm weather was too short.
About your green tomatoes - put them in a brown paper bag with an apple - they should ripen in few days...really! - 3:55 PM
- Frances sa...
Mia, as always, it is interesting to see your garden and to compare how the seasons change a bit differently there from what I observe around New York.
We are being teased with some quite chilly days and nights, then reassured by warm and sunny days. We also had so much rain that the park's lawns are still very lushly green, and the tree leaves have yet to really get going with their color changing.
When I visited a farmers' green market last weekend, I noticed that their end of summer tomatoes did not look too good, but thought the apples very tempting...and bought some!
Best wishes. - 4:04 PM
- Landlig Charm sa...
Hei Mia:)
Nydelig høst på landet- koselig!
Ha en fin høstdag!
klem Wenche - 9:06 AM
- plugimdecolors sa...
Hola Mia tienes un jardin de setiembre precioso,ya pronto se cubrira de blanco
- Mia sa...
Hi Suz! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and suggestion as how to ripen my very green tomatoes! Sound like a really nifty idea and I will definitely give it a go. Thank you!


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It was a -- Good morning I'm Robert -- let's check the markets here in the US we've -- futures in the -- all morning still moving lower at this hour just slightly lower seeing the Dow.
Giving up about 37 points.
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Carlos Perez could have been an artist or a gangster. Photographer Donna DeCesare helped him choose
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Carlos Perez wishes now that he had burned his clothes instead of giving them away. He thinks mostly about his shirt—white, and emblazoned with the image of a dying gang member.
"It's hard to think now that someone else is wearing the shirt, thinking it's cool," Perez says as he contemplates a photograph taken of him in 2001 in his family's yard in the Guatemalan village of Magdalena Milpas Altas. He was 18 then—a budding artist, but also a member of the 18th Street Gang, a violent, illicit Los Angeles-based group that has gained ground in Guatemala and El Salvador.
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DeCesare, 55, a New York City native, has become internationally known for her work documenting the spread of U.S. gang culture to Central America. She won awards for From Civil War to Gang War, a photographic project on Salvadoran refugees getting involved in Los Angeles gangs. A multimedia sequel titled Hijos del Destino, or Destiny's Children, was scheduled to go up on the Internet last month. "When kids have any kind of pull toward gangs, often they'll say, 'I'll be dead soon,'" she says. "But Carlos told me early on that he didn't believe in destiny and thought life was more a matter of influence."
Perez's early life was influenced principally by poverty and the violence of Guatemala's 36-year civil war, which ended in 1996. His father, he says, was an alcoholic; his mother, Carmen, a midwife, raised their seven children. She sent Perez to a school several hours away from their home so her brother, a Catholic priest there, could look after him.
Perez was 11 when, he says, masked gunmen murdered his teacher. Gunmen also went after his uncle—Catholic clergy were suspected by the army of supporting the rebels—but he escaped and went into hiding. Not long afterward, Perez returned to his mother's home.
Gradually, he sought safety in the brotherhood of gangsters. At the same time, he stayed in school and maintained a close relationship with his mother. "He didn't want her to know about the gang, so he never got the trademark tattoos," DeCesare says. "He really loved his mother a great deal, and I think she knew what he was up to, but it was never discussed." Even now, Perez refuses to talk about what he did as a gang member.
In 2001 he met DeCesare, who spent a year photographing gangsters in and around Magdalena Milpas Altas. "There is an unwritten rule in gangs that you don't let yourself be photographed," Perez says. "But by the time Donna began photographing me, I'd gotten to know and trust her. She had seen some of the same [violence] I had." Perez even helped her photograph members of rival gangs, avoiding the question of whether he was a gang member himself. "He'd say, 'No, I'm the photographer's assistant,' " DeCesare says. "That was a real breakthrough."
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for those people how may still are interested in work and biography of mr. perez, here his homepage: http://www.carlosperez.at/
Posted by claudia on January 31,2013 | 06:23 AM
Interesting article. Thanks for sharing it. I love tattoos. gracias, JP
Posted by Javier on May 29,2012 | 05:31 PM
I thought this article was great! In my work as a teacher I see kids all the time that I try to guide in the right direction, and I pray that they will make positive choices as they mature. It is so wonderful to see that people can make such an amazing difference in one another's lives. Cudos to Ms. DeCesare for reaching out, to Mr. Perez for risking change and recognizing the importance of the lessons his mother worked so hard to instill in him, and to Ms. McCracken for recognizing them all. I, too, would like to see more of, and perhaps purchase, one of Mr. Perez's works. Never forget how far you have come!
Posted by Jill on April 16,2010 | 08:51 PM
hey people,
here is the link to the work of carlos perez again! enjoy!!!
Posted by claudia on February 3,2010 | 02:17 PM
Dear Smithsonian Magazine, Ms. McCracken, and Mr. Perez~
Excellent coverage of a remarkable young man who brings hope to those struggling to find answers in a world filled with over-stimulation and violence. I am an over-the-traditional-age doctoral student at the University of Florida in the field of education. Mr. Perez's story will be a part of me as I study the language of "helping and hope" and highly-effective teachers of preservice and inservice teachers. Specifically, the messages his mother bequeathed to him are models of excellence from an alternative perspective--and why not?
I would appreciate a link to access his work if possible. Many thanks for all the Smithsonian stands for and hopes to become.
Posted by Dianne Murphey on January 30,2010 | 11:55 AM
My comment is the same. Please give us the visuals to go with the written piece. I was moves by his inspiration to create something beautifulfrom violence, thereby healing. His transcendence is awesome and courageous.
Please let me know where I might view his work and purchase his posters or lithographs.
Thank you,
Posted by Jo Anna on January 29,2010 | 03:03 PM
hi! Here carlos perez blog which can be accessed to see his work.
Posted by carlos Perez on January 27,2010 | 09:16 AM
This is a wonderful article. I would be most interested in viewing Carlos' artwork. Can you tell me if it is available over the web?
Posted by Stephen Laseau on January 25,2010 | 09:21 PM
I love the article but I want to see more of this incredible art! Could you add a link?
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