Opera in Focus
Region:
Chicagoland
Category:
Art/Culture
Selections from famous operas and light operettas using elegant rod puppets. New and exciting contemporary selections will delight all ages. Shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.
From:
1/1/2008
To:
12/31/2009
3000 Central Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone:
(847) 818-3220
Jersey Boys
Region:
Chicago
Category:
Art/Culture
JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning musical, takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Now in its second smash year at the Bank of America Theatre, don’t miss this blockbuster phenomenon that over one million Chicagoans say is “too good to be true!”
From:
8/1/2008
To:
1/10/2010
18 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone:
(312) 977-1700
Genevieve Green Gardens
Region:
Central
Category:
Attractions
The Genevieve Green Gardens offer a relaxing setting for contemplation and the appreciation of nature's beauty. Small gardens are tucked in at various locations; there is also a formal compass garden with a beautiful arbor, a Japanese garden, and a main plaza that is highlighted by a water feature. Walkways, accompanied by tasteful signage, conveniently guide visitors around the property and are in harmony with the landscape's topography. Carefully designed lighting makes it possible to enjoy the gardens during evening hours.
From:
10/8/2008
To:
12/30/2010
48 Sunset Road
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone:
(309) 829-6333
Discover the Eagle Trolley Tour
Region:
Chicagoland
Category:
Attractions
Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride a Starved Rock Trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational presentation. Includes lunch in the main dining room. Dress warmly, bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras and join us for this exciting opportunity. Seating is limited. Reservations required.
From:
1/1/2009
To:
2/28/2010
Rt 178 & Rt. 71
Utica, IL 61373
Phone:
(815) 667-5356
Aquin Flea Market 2009
Region:
Northern
Category:
Attractions
Indoor flea market with antiques, collectibles, crafts, books and lunch counter. 2009 dates: Jan 4, Feb 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6.
From:
1/4/2009
To:
12/6/2009
1419 S. Galena Ave.
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone:
(815) 233-2646
Email: stephcvb@aeroinc.net
Pottery Demonstration
Region:
Northern
Category:
Attractions
Watch clay being formed into artistic and functional pieces. Potter Charles Fach answers questions about the process.
From:
1/12/2009
To:
1/31/2010
412 Spring St. (US Hwy. 20)
Galena, IL 61036
Phone:
(815) 777-0354
Alpaca Packin'
Region:
Northern
Category:
Attractions
Alpaca skirting demonstrations, childrens petting zoo, training demonstrations and more. Gift shop with handmade and imported alpaca fur.
From:
1/12/2009
To:
1/30/2010
Adventure Creek Alpaca Farm
Galena, IL 61036
Phone:
(815) 777-4200
Email: info@galenalogcabins.com
Come Cook With Me
Region:
Northern
Category:
Attractions
A one evening hands-on cooking class that explores the cuisines of the world. Classe include learning, hands-on cooking, a meal and recipes. Theme and menu can be viewed on the website. Thursday or Friday evening.
From:
1/15/2009
To:
1/29/2010
412 Spring St
Galena, IL 61036
Phone:
(815) 777-1556
Lincoln's Illinois: Celebrating the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Region:
Central
Category:
Attractions
The Illinois State Museum presents a premier interdisciplinary and interactive exhibition launched in February 2009 in honor of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial. This exhibit will invite visitors to explore the State of Illinois in the years that Lincoln lived here.
From:
2/12/2009
To:
12/31/2009
502 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone:
(217) 782-7386
Email: webmaster@museum.state.il.us
2009 Village of Oak Lawn Centennial
Region:
Chicagoland
Category:
Attractions
Throughout 2009, Oak Lawn Public Library will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Village of Oak Lawn with a variety of exhibits, activities & public programs.
From:
2/13/2009
To:
12/31/2009
9427 S. Raymond Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone:
(708) 422-4990
Romantic Horse and Carriage Ride
Region:
Northern
Category:
Attractions
Romantic carriage ride through the historic streets of Galena. Fri-Sun.
From:
5/1/2009
To:
11/28/2009
Green and Commerce Streets
Galena, IL 61036
Phone:
(815) 275-9470
Kraft Cheese Exhibit
Region:
Northern
Category:
Attractions
Exhibit featuring artifacts and information about the original Kraft Cheese plant's humble beginnings and artifacts from the Chicago Great Western Railroad. Stockton History Museum.
From:
5/2/2009
To:
12/5/2009
107 W. Front St.
Stockton, IL 61085
Phone:
(815) 947-9144
Edwards Orchard
Region:
Northern
Category:
Attractions
Come visit our farm this fall to share in our rural culture and enjoy a taste of the season. Many varieties of apples to taste. Also available, in season, are raspberries, pumpkins, home-made goodies, and our famous apple cider donuts.
From:
8/15/2009
To:
11/30/2009
7061 Centerville Road
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
Phone:
(815) 765-2234
Hairspray
Region:
Chicagoland
Category:
Art/Culture
From the tip-top of its super teased coif, to the bottom of its dynamic dancing toes, You Can't Stop the Beat of this Broadway musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Come with us to Baltimore in 1962 and meet the pleasantly plump teen, Tracy Turnblad a girl with big dreams and even bigger hair. She'll do whatever it takes to appear on the popular Corny Collins show and win the heart of Link Larkin all without denting her do!
From:
9/23/2009
To:
12/6/2009
10 Marriott Dr.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Phone:
(847) 634-0200
Email: producers@marriotttheatre.com
Avenue of Lights
Region:
Western
Category:
Attractions
Avenue of Lights is a two mile holiday display of animated lights at Moorman/Wavering Park in Quincy. It runs from Thanksgiving until New Years. Nightly from 6pm - 9:30pm Price is $7 a vehicle. A staple attraction of Quincy during the holiday season!
From:
9/27/2009
To:
1/1/2010
North 36th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone:
(217) 222-7980
