Articles filed under Museums
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Thousands of visitors check out 'Wizard of Oz' collection now on display at Gail Borden
Jul 9, 2022 12:16 AM - This summer's "Wizard of Oz" educational exhibit is bringing thousands of people through the doors of Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin. -
Naper Nights continues July 15-16 with tributes to '90s bands
Jul 9, 2022 1:20 AM - On July 15-16, the Naper Nights Community Concert Series at Naper Settlement continues this month with tribute acts performing the hits of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and more. -
Giant octopus rises up from Cantigny Park's 'Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World' exhibit
Jul 9, 2022 1:21 AM - Rising 15 feet from its grassy nest, with eight long tentacles ablaze in color, a spectacular octopus sculpture is the final creation and crowning achievement of "Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World" -- the blockbuster Mexican folk-art exhibit running through October at Cantigny Park. -
Celebrate Fourth of July at Aurora's Tanner House Museum
Jun 29, 2022 6:56 PM - Aurorans can participate in old-fashioned Independence Day fun on Monday, July 4, at the Tanner House Museum. -
Two exhibits honoring veterans at First Division Museum
Jun 29, 2022 6:39 PM - This summer, stop by the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park for two new exhibits: "Panel 44: Eight Days in March," a traveling exhibit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; and "The Mexican American Military Experience." -
Date With History explores 'Patriots From the Barrio'
Jun 29, 2022 5:58 PM - The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park continues its acclaimed "Date with History" series with author Dave Gutierrez on Thursday, July 7. He will discuss his 2018 book, "Patriots from the Barrio." -
Elmhurst History Museum's latest exhibit takes on Chicago's famous specialties
Jun 23, 2022 10:23 PM - Is real pizza cut in squares or triangles? And is Italian beef meant to be consumed soaking wet or dry? These confounding conundrums are at the core of the Elmhurst History Museum's latest exhibit, "Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods," opening June 27. -
Festivals June 17-23: Ribfest, Scottish Fest, Libertyville Days are back
Jun 17, 2022 8:52 AM - The festival season feels like it's really getting back to normal with the return of Naperville's Ribfest, Taste of Des Plaines, Swedish Days in Geneva and the many concerts in the park, art fairs and cruise nights. -
Naper Settlement kicks off annual Naper Nights concert series June 17-18
Jun 10, 2022 6:45 PM - Naper Settlement's annual Naper Nights Community Concert Series kicks off its 2022 season with local and national tribute acts performing the hits of Prince, Bob Marley & The Wailers, and more. -
A good man: Exhibits honor 'Peanuts' creator Schulz on 100th
May 30, 2022 6:00 AM - "Celebrating Sparky: Charles M. Schulz and Peanuts" at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at Ohio State University is one of a series of exhibits this year commemorating the centenary of the birth of Charles Schulz.
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