Vogt art center’s new director starts out with Route 66 exhibit
Savannah Stiglic grew up across the street from the Vogt Visual Arts Center in Tinley Park. Now, as its new executive director, she'll be organizing the exhibits that she once...
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Deerfield Harvest Fest to serve beer, wine
The Deerfield Harvest Fest returns to downtown Deerfield Sept. 17, bringing with it a bit of a different atmosphere than the village's other festivals throughout the year — and that's...
Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventures Festival includes more than 50 activities
The Indiana Dunes National Park is a year-round destination for enjoying the outdoors, whether that means relaxing on the beach, hiking the sandy trails, boating or learning more about the...
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum hosts wine, jazz fest
To aid with the renovation costs of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet, the museum is hosting an inaugural Wine and Jazz Fest Sept. 10...
Jody Watley headlines Naperville Pride festival
After a successful launch last year, the second annual Naper Pride Fest returns to Naper Settlement Sept. 10, offering music, food, kids activities and LGBTQ+ supportive vendors as part of...
Beatles photo exhibit comes to Tinley Park gallery
Who knew that former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley had such a problem with the Beatles? That's just one of the facts you may learn at "4EVER4," a photographic retrospective...
Lake County Symphony Orchestra wraps up outdoor season with Broadway, Hollywood faves
For its final outdoor performance of the calendar year, the Lake County Symphony Orchestra is going Hollywood — and Broadway. The orchestra will be performing favorite highlights from both film...
Frankfort Fall Festival returns for Labor Day Weekend fun
Those growing up in the Frankfort area don't look forward to Labor Day just for the long weekend — they look forward to Fall Festival. The three-day Frankfort Fall Festival...
Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival relocates to Hinsdale
It's with a heavy heart that the Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival will take place this year. Juel Ulven, the founder and longtime organizer of the event, died...
Naperville’s Last Fling focuses on frugal family fun
The Last Fling, Naperville's traditional Labor Day weekend festival, returns this year Sept. 2-5 with a carnival, food vendors, a parade, entertainment, and live music — all the things that...