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BALLON FEST Caption here reconstructed log homes of the historic village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years. PHOTO CREDIT HERE
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Candlelight Tour of New Salem October 2-4 Bring the family to experience New Salem village after dark. Interpreters in period clothing will welcome you into the reconstructed log homes of the historic village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years.
Jacksonville Oktoberfest October 3 Sponsored by Jacksonville Rotary Club at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. Come out for children and adult games, weenier dog race, wine and beer tasting, washers tournament, entertainment by The Waterloo German Band and The Heidelberg German Band as they perform music in the tradition of the German Beer Hall playing polkas, waltzes and big band music from the 1920’s to 1980’s pop music. DJ music will play through the rest of the day.
Country Corner Pumpkin Cannon Weekend October 3-4 Have you ever seen pumpkins fly at the speed of sound? Watch the Q-9 pumpkin cannon – always
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shooting for a world record, or pick and shoot your own pumpkin. Distance and accuracy competitions are held twice daily.
Southern Illinois Irish Festival October 3-4 This Festival began in 1997 and continued to grow and expand with new events and excitement for participants of all ages. A Celtic cultural celebration with special concerts, fairs with music, dance workshops & demonstrations, Celtic arts & crafts, and merchandise, children’s activities. This year’s Southern Illinois Irish Festival will be hosted by Walkers Bluff. This new venue provides a picturesque location just northwest of Carterville, Illinois.
Lansing Autumn Festival October 9-11 The annual three-day Lansing Autumn Fest returns for its 4th year at Fox Point & Park Plaza. The family friendly event includes musical entertainment, food vendors, vendor Market Place & craft fair, vintage baseball game, kids zone with second entertainment stage & kids games, chili cook-off, military recognition
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NEW SALEM Caption here reconstructed log homes of the historic village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years. PHOTO CREDIT HERE
day, pancake breakfast, 5K Hero Walk/Run, $10,000 Pumpkin Cash Raffle. For more information or to be a sponsor or vendor, visit www. lansingautumfest.org or call 708-832-4584.
Balloon Fest October 9-11 Come and enjoy watching as these balloons are filled and then take off for various areas. Friday night there is a launch from Shelbyville, Saturday morning, they will launch from various locations. There will be a Balloon glow and basket burn Saturday night with food and entertainment. You can meet the pilots on Friday evening. Sunday morning will be another opportunity to watch. These colorful balloons will be launched daily (weather permitting) and you can watch as they fly around the Lake Shelbyville area.
Fort Obie Rendezvous and Living Hitory Encampment
tion with Touchstone Energy Balloon Fest.
October 9-11 Visit the old world featuring a tipi encampment, black powder shoots, pre-1840 demonstrations, bow-shoots, tomahawk and knife throwing, primitive fire-starting, and 1840 trade goods. Open: 10am to 5pm on Saturday, and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Admission $2.00 per person.
Bandy’s Pumpkin Patch
Scarecrow Daze Festival
Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
October 9-11 During the Annual Scarecrow Daze Festival, the entire city of Shelbyville is decorated with scarecrows. With a different theme every year, entrants decorate their homes and businesses to the theme. There is also a large parade on Saturday, kids’ games, a beer tent, music, a quilt show, and plenty of food and crafts, in downtown Shelbyville. Held in conjunc-
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October 1-31 This fun Fall destination features mazes, inflatable games, face painting for the little ones, and hayrides. Grab a snack from the concession stand (try the sweet rock candy) before heading home with the perfect pumpkin. (open Oct. 1-30, 9am-6pm)
May 1-October 31 Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interac-
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> tive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities. May through September 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Month of October Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and S
Galena Country Fair October 10-11 With more than 150 vendors selling original, handmade arts, crafts, and fine arts there is something for everyone. Choose from a variety of fair food, enjoy live entertainment, and fresh fruit and vegetables from the local farmers’ markets. Children will enjoy the many games and contests provided to keep them entertained throughout the day. Mt. Vernon Fall Festival October 16-18 This three day October festival in downtown Mt. Vernon includes a beer tent with live entertainment, parade, children’s area, food, fun, car show, band competition, pumpkin competition, carnival, pet parade and so much more!
Fall Festival October 11 Celebrate the fall season with a farmers market, arts and craft vendors and local musical entertainment.
Fort Massac Encampment October 17-18 This annual reenactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie features blanket traders, merchants, military units, fife and drum corps, and period-style food from more than 20 vendors. The encampment offers military drills, mock battles, along with story telling and children’s activities.
30th Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Festival
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Early Tin Dusters Fall Color Run October 16-18 A street rod show of 1949 cars and older held in the streets of downtown Quincy each year. 900+ cars in attendance plus vendors and special drives and events each year. Free registration.
Country Corner Giant Pumpkin Festival October 17-18 Jack O’Lantern meets Jack and the Beanstalk! Like Jack’s plant, a pumpkin can grow, and grow, and GROW – until it becomes one of the stars of the annual Giant Pumpkin Festival! See pumpkins weighing over 500 pounds. Most are for sale, so–give yourself the ultimate challenge and wrestle a giant out in our 20-acre pumpkin patch–or just point at one that’s been prepicked at the farmstand. We’ll help with the wrestling, weighing and toting. Fall fun park, hayrack rides, corn cannons, our famous “Cow Train” barrel train, “Mining for Gems” ,bounce house, and Kids’ Corn Maze. Free admission, ample parking, nominal charge for events. Fall Fun Park open: 10:30am to 6pm.
Early Tin Dusters Fall Color Run October 17-18 Behold the bright bursts of color all around Quincy as nearly 900 sweet pre-1949 vehicles roll into town for the 39th Annual Color Run.
Vulture Fest October 17-18 Visit downtown Makanda, Gateway to Giant City State Park, where black vultures and turkey vultures fly and swoop in the skies each fall. This event is a celebration or the vulture’s annual migra-
October 9-11 More than 100 handcrafted Scarecrows on display. View and vote for your favorites. Huge juried craft show, carnival, great food, continuous free live entertainment, many free children’s activities, make your own scarecrow, and much more! A celebration of the
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tion with live music and displays by local artists for purchase.
Fall Festival at New Salem October 24-25 Typical autumn life on the 1830s Illinois prairie will be demonstrated. Costumed interpreters will demonstrate daily tasks such as candle dipping, butter churning, soap making, basket making, spinning wool, gardening, natural dyeing, and fishing with nets. Demonstrations of meat smoking will take place in one of the log vil-
lage’s period smokehouses, and wild game cooking will be demonstrated in the log homes. Visitors can step down into the cellar at the tavern to see how fruits and vegetables were preserved during the winter.
Jacksonville Main Street’s Pumpkin Fest October 24-25 Join them for free family fun! Children and adult costume contest, pet costume contest,
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pumpkin decorating, food, games and entertainment.
Tour de Shawnee Bike ride October 24 Bicyclists meet at the Olive Branch Community Center at 8 AM. Organized bike routes of 15, 30, 45, 62 and 100 mile rides around scenic Horseshoe Lake and area. Entry fee includes: Event bag, chance for attendance prizes. Early registration includes commemorative t shirt.
FAMILY TRIP
Lambs Farm
Famous Farmyard, Libertyville
An attraction or area that’s good for families broken down by expected costs, activities for younger kids vs. teens, free activities, and drive time/fuel cost estimates. Stroll through the farmyard and visit with horses, llamas, goats, potbelly pigs, miniature cattle, equine, sheep and more at Lambs Farm petting zoo. With an abundance of animals, there’s no telling which one will be your favorite! Stop at the small animal area to have a close encounter with a rabbit or chick and make sure to visit the Discovery
Center to see how you “measure up” against some of the animals in the farmyard. Kids will also love playing miniature golf, taking a ride on the miniature train and enjoying the old world carousel with brightly colored horses! Lambs Farm started as The Lambs Pet Shop on Chicago’s State Street, and over 50 years later Lambs Farm’s Garden.
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SEASEASON’S BEST
Haunted Illinois Forget those seasonal pop-up haunted houses. Get some real scares at the state’s must-see haunted historical attractions, including Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery in Midlothian and several buildings in Alton.
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The start of the school year and the arrival of Fall signifies the season of spine-chilling haunted houses. As Halloween quickly creeps up, Macabre Haunts is proud to present Asylum II this October in Antioch, Illinois. In its third year, this-newly revamped haunted house will leave the bravest with nightmares as they wander through a psychiatric hospital full of real life inmates and dimensional scares. Visitors will experience 15,000 square feet of pure terror provided by over 40 disease infested, medically induced asylum patients - around every corner, behind walls, above and under ground, and ready to terrorize. To set the scene, the “fictional” tale states that in 1964 the State Health Board of Illinois shut down Dr. Murphy’s Antioch Psychiatric Hospital due to unethical practices. However, it was discovered that all the patients and staff disappeared without a word. It is thought that Dr. Murphy and his patients moved to an undisclosed location, turning their hospital into a haunted house of horrors, now located this October at 882 Anita Avenue, in Antioch, Illinois. Got something to say? Start the conversation and be the first to comment. When guests (or gluttons for punishment as the patients say) take a step into Antioch Asylum II, they experience real human actors scaring and engaging people, not fabricated animatronics. All are encouraged to come prepared for multi-dimensional scares at every angle, including the exclusive pits of death dug into the cold, hard ground. No two experiences will ever be the same, bringing visitors back weekend after weekend through October to see how the Asylum world is functioning and what new scares they have in store. Visitors to the Asylum can expect to encounter demented patients such as:
“Our main focus is on having real experiences, with real actors and real scares,” says horror fanatic and one of the brains behind the operations at Macabre Haunts.” Joe Goratowski.
Doctor Murphy
compulsions are triggered by new visitors to the Antioch Asylum. He was scheduled to leave the asylum over three years ago, but remains to terrorize!
• The uncertified Doctor Murphy lust for blood has him experimenting, dissecting, maiming even disfiguring his patients. Now his creations terrorize any thing in their bloody reach.
Nurse Tania the Overseer • Nurse Tania targets all men who she believes is trying to steal her husband who died 12 years ago. She claims he still lives in the asylum and only makes himself known by physically assaulting visitors.
Patient • Living in the Antioch Asylum indefinitely, he’s triggered by human screams and kills and maims anyone that doesn’t suit his fancy.
Ashley • Provoked by any immediate movement, she’s ready to lash out at every moment. She’s missing all of her teeth and had her eyes removed by Dr. Murphy and will remain in the asylum the rest of her miserable life.
The Slough • With only half a brain, his
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The start of the school year and the arrival of Fall signifies the season of spine-chilling haunted houses.
HAUNTED Caption here reconstructed log homes of the historic village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years. PHOTO CREDIT HERE
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We have 40 actors that are the heart that makes this place beat,” says Joe Perrine, another haunted house addict and part of the integral Asylum team. “We want every person that enters the Antioch Asylum II to experience the suspense and a good roller coaster ride.” Joe Goratowski.
What sets Antioch Asylum apart from other haunted houses? “Our main focus is on having real experiences, with real actors and real scares,” says horror fanatic and one of the brains behind the operations at Macabre Haunts, Joe Goratowski. “We want our visitors to feel as if they are truly being admitted to the asylum and they may find a way to get out, but their soul is ours…they will never be the same after the experiences in the Antioch Asylum!” Built by committed, haunt industry professionals, with a passion for scares, Antioch Asylum II is a haunted house like no other. From their amazing cinema/sfx makeup artist who grew up watching horror films, lives in a house decorated year long for Halloween and is a ghost hunter, to the two Joe’s who have grown up in the haunted world of set design and special effects, both on stage and on land, this is one dedicated team. With backgrounds in sketch comedy and improv, the professional actors help the asylum patients develop their characters. “We have 40 actors that are the heart that makes this place beat,” says Joe Perrine, another haunted house addict and part of the integral Asylum team. “We want every person that enters the Antioch Asylum II to experience the suspense and a good roller coaster ride.” The Antioch Asylum is located in Antioch, Illinois, just north of Raymond Chevrolet on Route 173, at 882 Anita Avenue. Visitors 13 years and older are invited to come visit the asylum patients… at their own risk! Admission at the door is $20, while discounted and partner tickets, with a portion of ticket sales going to various local organizations and schools, are also available for online purchase. “Skip the line passes” are available for an additional $5, and package deals include the purchase of three tickets with the fourth free for $54.00. Hours are 7:30 pm-12 am, October 2-4, 9-11, 15-18, 22-25 and 28
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SEASON’S BEST
Leaf peeping Knox County Scenic Drive and other routes
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The Knox County Scenic Drive is a selfguided car tour, allowing you to navigate your way through the small towns of Knox County, displaying the best they have to offer. You will encounter old traditions, crafts and skills at each of the stops along the way. Two one-room schoolhouses, four buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a railroad depot, an 1832 log cabin, museums and century old chapels will be open for visitors to explore. Each stop emphasizes a unique aspect of our rural heritage, but they are all bonded together by a fun, friendly atmosphere with plenty to see and do for the entire family.
FYI Contact Information For: Walnut Grove Farm Jan King 1455 Knox Station Road Knoxville, IL 61448 (309)289-4770 Email: jan@walnutgrovefarm.com
KNOX Caption here reconstructed log homes of the historic village where Abraham Lincoln lived for six years. PHOTO CREDIT HERE
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The 37th annual Knox County Scenic Drive will be held in conjunction with the Spoon River Drive on Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 11-12. The Knox County Scenic Drive is a self-guided car tour, allowing you to navigate your way through the small towns of Knox County, displaying the best they have to offer. You will encounter old traditions, crafts and skills at each of the stops along the way. Two one-room schoolhouses, four buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a railroad depot, an 1832 log cabin, museums and century old chapels will be open for visitors to explore. Each stop emphasizes a unique aspect of the area’s rural heritage, but they are all bonded together by a fun, friendly atmosphere with plenty to see and do for the entire family. Here’s a look at the official stops:
Knoxville History buffs will want to stop in Knoxville. Abraham Lincoln slept here and Stephen A. Douglas held court here. See where the laws were made and what was done with those who broke them. Some things of interest in Knoxville: Old Knox County Courthouse — The Old Knox County Courthouse was built in 1839 and used until the county seat was moved to Galesburg in 1873. Upstairs is a display of farm equipment including a Brown Corn Planter manufactured in Galesburg, a desk used by Stephen Douglas when he held court in Knoxville and photographs and information about
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the courthouse. Downstairs is the largest museum collection of Abingdon pottery in the United States. The Hall of Records is located next door. Old Jail — Photograph your friends and family behind the bars of the cramped solitary confinement cells, or in the drunk tank in the Old Knox County Jail, the site of the only (legal) hanging in Knox County. Kept just like it was in 1845, those who broke the law definitely were not pampered back then. Demonstrators — Knoxville has plenty for kids to see and do. Local high school art club students’ will have face painting and arts and crafts will keep the kids busy. Pony rides for children and a petting zoo for kids of all ages will be available. Central Park — Musical entertainment will be available for visitors. Jera and the Absolutes perform from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on both Saturdays; and Christian/Morgan 33 1/3 Shades of Groove were perform Sunday afternoon on the first weekend. In addition, vendors will display their wares — a diverse mix of crafts, antiques and collectibles. And local civic groups will tempt you with their homemade cooking. Sandwiches, snacks and desserts can be eaten on the go. If you insist on something light, dine on stone soup at the century old Presbyterian Church on Saturdays. For a “sit down” meal, have a pancake breakfast at the 150-year-old Masonic Lodge or homemade chili and potato soup prepared by olunteer firefighters at the Fire Station. This year, the Presbyterian Church will have a quilt show both Saturdays. Raffle tickets will be sold for a handmade quilt.
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The Knox County Fairgrounds has a history almost as old as the county. For the Scenic Drive, the 52-acre fairground provides ample free parking with handicap accessibility. Buildings are filled from end to end with displays, demonstrations and assorted vendors. The Spoon River Antique Tractor Association will display antique tractors at the fairgrounds and there will be a farmer’s market and kiddie train rides. Assortment of food vendors will serve breakfast, butterfly pork chops, rib-eye steak sandwiches, funnel cakes, onion rings, elephant ears, corn dogs, lemon shakeups, and other items along the pathway with plenty of picnic tables for dining.
Walnut Grove Farm Walnut Grove Farm near Knoxville, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a historic working farm with special events that offer visitors a unique glimpse into life of 100 years ago. Visitors step back in time when reliving lost arts and learning about life in the past. The 19th century farmstead, while in the process of restoration, is a working 21st century farm. It was originally homesteaded in 1835 by the Charles family, who established a cattle-farming empire that specialized in breeding stock. The farm is located ½ mile north of Knoxville. For a schedule of events and directions, go to http://www.walnutgrovefarm.com/scenic-drive-at-the-farm. Musical performances and artisan demonstrations at the barn lounge area will feature local favorites who will be returning for the Drive. On Saturday, Jared & Jaqui will perform at 11 a.m., Any Olde Tyme string
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band will play at 1 p.m. Picking Pals will play Sunday at 1 p.m. Almost Live is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 11. Jared Lacy will return at 11 a.m. on Oct. 12. Over 30 artisans in old time clothing make and sell their wares. Woodworkers, potters, basket makers, weavers, photographers, metal workers, spinners, jewelers, fiber artists, painters, herbalists — all demonstrate how they can turn their age-old skills into items that have significance today. Taste open kettle stew or gourmet chocolates while listening to traditional string band music. Show coordinator, Jan King states, “We are always proud of the superb artists who come together for our events, but his year is an exceptionally talented and diverse group.”
Hawthorne Center Hawthorne Centre Craft and Antique Malls, 2188 Veterans Drive, Galesburg, offers indoor shopping. The site was once home to the Mayo Army Hospital and later became the Galesburg State Research Hospital. Eventually it became a 2,000 bed institution for the study of the problems of mentally ill persons. Galesburg Research Hospital closed in 1983.
Maquon The former Potawatomi Indian Village is located on the Spoon River, which the Native Americans called Amaquonsippi. Amaquon means mussel shell, which they used for dipping food, just like spoons today and sippi means river. The white settlers had trouble with the subtle, beautiful Native American sounds, so dropped all of the syllables except Maquon.
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SHELBYVILLE Come for Shelbyville’s Balloon Fest Oct. 9-11, stay for its natural beauty and Victorian charm. Short bio including population, location, claim to fame, AND attraction(s)
Come and enjoy watching as these balloons are filled and then take off for various areas. Friday night there is a launch from Shelbyville, Saturday morning, they will launch from various locations. There will be a Balloon glow and basket burn Saturday night with food and entertainment. You can meet the pilots on Friday evening. Sunday morning will be another opportunity to watch. These colorful balloons will be launched daily (weather permitting) and you can watch as they fly around the Lake Shelbyville area.
Beyond the shores of the lake that sports this town’s name is a community rich in history, with neighbors helping neighbors and a personality all its own. “If you look at the people of Shelbyville, they’re all helpful and they want to pitch in,” says Mayor Jeff Johnson as he explains what makes his town tick. “I think a lot of it is the people.” Freddie Fry, executive director of the Shelby County Office of Tourism, tries to encapsulate Shelbyville’s personality in mere words, too. “We still have that smalltown charm,” she says. “We’re still able to do things in small towns that they can’t do in the cities. Our kids can still ride their bikes … be familiar with neighbors. “You live with people and you work with them and your
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FYI City: Shelbyville Region: Land of Lincoln Address Lake Shelbyville, IL62565 Phone Number (217) 774-2244
kids play,” Fry adds. “We’re lucky that way because in so many city areas they lose some of that interaction and sense of community.” Of course, this town is primarily known for Lake Shelbyville. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and completed in 1970, Lake Shelbyville draws thousands of visitors each year for boating, fishing, camping and other recreation along its extensive shoreline and on its 11,000 acres of water. Fry moved to the area from southern Wisconsin and is accustomed to living in a lakeside community. “The lake … that’s just another big plus to the quality of life here in Shelbyville,” she says, noting that Lake Shelbyville is man made, not natural, so it’s “new” in the scope of things.
Out-of-state trip
DOOR COUNTY Wisconsin Fall is the perfect season to visit Door County for nature, seasonal food and relaxation
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ou have to wonder about a place that’s called the Cape Cod of the Midwest, a nickname for Wisconsin’s Door County. But as someone who spent the early years of her childhood on the East Coast, summering on the real Cape, and then moved to the Midwest, I can attest that Door County lives up to such a billing. Tiny waterfront villages have names like Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, and Sister Bay. Turn-of-the-century lodges overlook placid bays where sailboats bob at their moorings. The area is famous for its tart Montmorency cherries, and fruit orchards are scattered across the countryside. Recently, I took a sixday drive with my parents on this 84-mile county that juts into Lake Michigan like a thumb. We booked our hotel rooms only a month in advance, so I wasn’t surprised that we couldn’t get into the White Gull Inn, a lovely 1896 hotel in Fish Creek. Travelers visiting in high season-Memorial Day through October-would be wise to plan their trip at least six months ahead. The best starting point is the Chanticleer Guest House, on Sturgeon Bay’s rural Cherry Road. Wisconsin natives Bryon Groeschl and Darrin Day have transformed a farmhouse and a big red barn into a 10-suite inn. From my favorite room, under the barn rafters, I watched sheep roam the grounds (you can order a hand-knit sweater made from their wool).
Food Safety Tips Learn Basic Steps for Safe Cooking From Ad Council. ads by Swoop Sturgeon Bay, halfway up the peninsula on a canal that links Green Bay and Lake Michigan, ranks high among the world’s boatbuilding centers. I found kitschy 1950’s postcards for 20 cents each at the Door County Historical Museum. One of the region’s best restaurants is also in Sturgeon Bay. Leola Gebauer, chef at the California-cool Sage, turns out grilled yellowfin tuna in a mangohabanero sauce-not what you’d expect in small-town Wisconsin. After lunch we hit Highway 42, a two-lane country road that runs up the peninsula’s west coast, lined
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A t T imes D oor C o u nty can feel more like the H amptons than C ape C od , partic u larly in posh F ish C reek .
with tiny ice cream shops and antiques stores in weathered barns. On the way to Egg Harbor, 16 miles from Sturgeon Bay, we passed the Cherry Hills Golf Club and a string of pick-your-own cherry farms. Over the years, Egg Harbor has morphed from a sleepy hamlet into a retail mecca, filled with ticky-tacky “shoppes” hawking fudge and Christmas ornaments. We saved our pennies for Ray’s Cherry Hut, a roadside stand five miles beyond town that sells all things Montmorency. Mom and Dad marveled over the shelves lined with cherry jalapeño salsa, cherry chutney, cherry mustard, cherry barbecue sauce, and cherry cider cooler. On the way to Fish Creek we spotted a handpainted sign advertising Sweetie Pies. The living room of this 19th-century farmhouse has been transformed into a bakery; the shop itself is in the kitchen, where the owner has shellacked vintage aprons onto the floor. We couldn’t resist splitting a $6 Cutie Pie, the dessert version of a personal pan pizza. Covered with a sugary crust and loaded with plump cherries, it was the best pie of the trip. At Times Door County can feel more like the Hamptons than Cape Cod, particularly in posh Fish Creek. But instead of mansions owned by Calvin Klein and Puffy Combs, clapboard cottages
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line the waterfront. We were lucky to have snagged one of the seven rooms at the Whistling Swan, a 1907 hotel that once served as the town casino. And although we couldn’t stay at the White Gull, we did get to chow down at its fish boil, the quirky local substitute for an East Coast clambake. Everyone gathers around a smoking cauldron filled with a stew of whitefish chunks and potatoes boiled in salt water. Near the end of the cooking process, the “boil master” douses the fire with kerosene, creating quite a spectacle. The next day, we took a three-mile detour on County Road F to Gloria Hardiman’s Maple Grove Gallery, a weaving shop on the corner of Maple Grove Road. Slicing across the center of the peninsula, past farms and forests, County Road F has to be the Door’s prettiest stretch. Locals used to gossip around the potbellied stove in this former general store, giving it the nickname “Bullshit Corner”. These days, everyone gathers around Gloria’s loom, where she weaves fabric for colorful shawls. For dinner, we went in search of Donny’s Glidden Lodge, 18 miles south of Hardiman’s shop. But we got a bit turned around en route, following County Road A south to County Road T. It took a few calls (thank goodness for cell phones-there wasn’t a pay phone in sight on these unlit roads), but we eventually located the supper
club, down twisty, wooded Glidden Drive. I ordered one of my favorite childhood snacks: fried cheese curds, made from cheddar skimmed off the top of the barrel. Our Next Bed-and-Breakfast, City: Which Shall Go unnamed, was in Door County Ephraim (pronounced “ee-from”). STATE: The proprietor wasn’t happy when Wsconsin I called to tell her we’d be checking Address in late. After chewing me out, she Door County, IL62565 warned that if we didn’t make it by Phone Number 10 p.m., she’d lock the door (good (414) 774-2244 thing Dad has a lead foot). Guests in the 11 shabby rooms are forced to share four bathrooms-a harsh punishment. Ephraim, however, is a picture of perfection: a whitewashed Moravian settlement that tumbles down a hill to the bay. Before heading off on a sailing charter on Scuppers, a 26-foot wooden boat owned by Tom Schroeder, we stopped for sundaes at Wilson’s, an ice cream parlor that’s a flashback to another era. While we were out on the water with Captain Tom we could spot Wilson’s red-and-white awnings miles away. Some people jokingly refer to Sister Bay, four miles north of Ephraim, as Little Sweden; several buildings fly the familiar blue flag with a yellow cross. At Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant, dirndl-clad waitresses serve Swedish pancakes drowning in whipped cream. Meanwhile, Al’s goats graze on the sod-covered roof. Ellison Bay, 51/2 miles up Highway 42, has more pottery shops per capita than any other town in Door County. Mom went wild for the handmade lamps at Clay Bay Pottery & Gallery (she bought one called “Ephraim on Sunday,” a depiction of sailboats and the town, by owner Jeanne Aurelius). Ellison Bay is also home to the new T. Ashwell’s restaurant. Last year chefowner Thomas Ashwell Smith turned an old inn on its ear: in place of rockers on the screened porch, he installed tables with heat lamps for cool nights. Ashwell’s forward-thinking menu changes weekly; on the night we were there he prepared a fabulous Thai-style grilled quail. North of Ellison Bay, development peters out as Highway 42 twists past open fields and over hilltops with breathtaking views of Green Bay. One of the county’s best shopping finds is in a minuscule log cabin with no address and only a small sign-farm studio rag rugs plusdiscreetly announcing its existence. Ignore the grouchy shopkeeper who watches you like a hawk; her handmade rag rugs are worth the hassle.
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D istilleries are now what craft breweries were 1 0 years ago and wineries were 2 0 years ago – the hot thing . A nd more are popping u p in I llinois o u tside C hicago . A look at three primary distilleries near P eoria , G alena and C arbondale .
CH Distillery is the place to be the second Tuesday of each month. With an all-star lineup of guest bartenders this year that’s included Graham Elliot Bistro’s Patric Gerstmayr in February and James Beard award-winning Charles Joly in March, Matty Colston from James Beard Best New Restaurant finalist, Parachute restaurant in April, Alex Renshaw from The Dogma Group in May, Tommy Lansaw from Wood in June, Owen Worley of TÊTE Charcuterie in July, where else would you want to be? The *&$#-ass series continues on Tuesday, August 11th with Eden Laurin
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& Aubrey Howard, The Violet Hour. They will be behind the stick from 8 pm-midnight serving you their specialty cocktails. Grab a friend (or twelve), put your drinkin’ shoes on, and meet us there.
CH Center 100 Vodka Treat the vodka connoisseur in your life. CH Center 100 Vodka is our smoothest and richest ultra-premium vodka. We teamed up with ten of Chicago’s most talented artists to hand-decorate the bottles. To pick out your one-of-a-kind, limited-edition bottle, stop by CH Distillery Monday-Friday from 10am
to 4pm, or during Cocktail Bar hours. CH Center 100 Vodka bottles are $150, or make it into a CH Booze Box for just $25 more. Please email Lara Mullins at lmullins@ chdistillery.com, or call 312-707-8780 to purchase.
KOVAL CHICAGO’S FIRST DISTILLERY SINCE THE MID-1800s
Established in 2008, KOVAL produces organic whiskey, liqueurs and specialty spirits in Chicago’s first distillery since the mid-1800s. Founders Robert and Sonat Birnecker, chose to leave their academic
careers to bring the distilling traditions of Robert’s Austrian family to America. In making this decision, they vowed to make organic spirits from scratch (avoiding the common industry practice of purchasing and bottling pre-made spirits) and to change the way people understand whiskey by creating a new, signature style - using only the “heart” cut of the distillate - affording a brighter, cleaner take on whiskey.
COPPER FIDDLE We look forward to having you stop by and supporting Copper Fiddle Distillery.
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We are your local craft distilling business that sources grains from the Midwest and distilling equipment proudly made in the USA. All of our spirit products are handmade, grain to bottle, at our Lake Zurich location. Take some time and learn more about our distillery.
FEW SPIRITS FEW FRIDAY – August 14 is bound to be an evening of great entertainment and delicious things. Making their way from Chicago is The Tamale Spaceship and their innovative tamales…
NORTH SHORE DESTILLERY North Shore Night @ Tavern Lounge in Libertyville, Thurs 8/6 – 6 to 8 pm Each month, we throw a cocktail party with our friends at this great Libertyville institution. Join us this month for garden-inspired cocktails! Summer Cocktails in Minneapolis, Fri 8/7 @ 7 pm Join Sonja at the Whole Foods store on Hennepin for a discussion and tasting of great summer cocktails using garden fresh ingredients! Sign up with the store – details here.
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Distillation is an age-old process that may have begun as early as 2000 BC and continues to evolve. Innovations that redefined American industry have also brought about advances in the distilling process, allowing those devoted to the craft to adapt, develop, and refine new palettes. Our American Botanical Gin and Malted Rye Whiskey pay respect to one of the world’s oldest crafts while taking a distinctively modern perspective. Their unique personalities can be enjoyed alone or provide the foundation for inspired cocktails.
FOX RIVER We are the First Legal Distillery in Kane County since prohibition first_friday_flyerOpened in October of 2014, FOX RIVER DISTILLING COMPANY, headquartered in Geneva, Illinois will be produces premium handcrafted artisan spirits using traditional distilling methods. Local grains are used (when available) in the small batch production of Vodka, Gin, Bourbon and several seasonal spirits. The actual working distillery is located near the Northern Illinois Food Bank in the Geneva Business Park, home to many commercial food companies and businesses. Free tours are given to the general public on
While many of our members are in the Chicago area, we have member distilleries across the entire state. stay tuned for our new Illinois Spirit Trail guide coming mid-2015!
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Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons and at other scheduled times for private parties and events. Free samples are given out as permitted by Illinois law to persons twenty-one (21) and older who have had their ID’s checked. Join us for “First Friday” – A monthly open house where the distillery and tasting room will be open to the public for extended hours. Local restaurants are invited on a rotating schedule to showcase their recipes and provide samples using Fox River Distilling Company spirits. Other local merchants are invited to display their products at selected times during the year.
QUINCY STREET Quincy Street Distillery creates inspired spirits based on classic formulas with unique expressions of taste. Come to Quincy Street Distillery and experience our remarkable creations! The distillery operates in a historic storefront in the very heart of beautiful Riverside, Illinois, one of the first planned suburban communities in the United States. Designed by
BLACK DOOR DESTILLERY Welcome to Black Dog Distillery, we are a craft distillery to be located in Plainfield, Illinois. Our products will come to life in our small batch 200 gallon custom crafted still. Our reserve Vodka and unique line of naturally
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Explore the world of Caterpillar in downtown Peoria. Take a virtual ride in a Cat® 797 mining truck. Get up close and personal with the first Caterpillar track-type tractor. Unleash your inner engineer and design your very own Cat machine. Hop onto a simulator and see first-hand what it’s like to operate equipment the way real-life operators do. It’s all right here on the Peoria Riverfront. Plan your visit today at www.caterpillar.com/visitors-center.
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HOTEL - RESORT This unique Chicago hotel wows with hip style and perks like free coffee, free WiFi to go and free Google Glass for rent. Three blocks from Michigan Avenue but a hidden gem.
FYI Location: Illinois
BASICS This contemporary, tech-oriented hotel in the city’s downtown is just off Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile. From the moment you enter the 130-room property, there’s a playful, arty vibe: a blue neon “vacancy” sign beckons in the window, while staff members sport work-shirt uniforms monogrammed with “Acme Hotel Company.” Elevators are lined with album covers — the Eurythmics, Lady Gaga, the Red Hot Chili Peppers — that give a sense of the target 20- to 40-something clientele. During my stay, I saw older couples visiting with children as well as young singles with backpacks. All were catered to equally well by the friendly front-desk staff.
City: Chicago Region: Chicago & Beyond Address 15 East Ohio Street Chicago, Illinois 60611 Phone Number 312-894-0800 EMAIL info@acmehotelcompany.com WEBPAGE www.acmehotelcompany.com
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LOCATION The hotel is centrally situated in the River North section of town, two short blocks west of retail heaven on Michigan Avenue and across the street from Design Within Reach and Bloomingdale’s Home interiors store. The upscale neighborhood, filled with buzzy new restaurants and bars, is popular with stylish locals who have money to spend.
THE ROOM Hardwood floors, bright orange “lip” chairs, and industrial-pipe light fixtures make for an eclectic look with a grungy flair; cheeky decorative touches include white ceramic flying pigs on shelves, a chalkboard on the door (to
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signal housekeeping), and a hotel “instruction manual” with cartoon line drawings. My third-floor double room looked north over Ohio Street (I had an excellent view of the gorgeous ornate brick of the Medinah Temple, built by the Shriners in 1912). Gadget-savvy young clientele will like the sharp technology on offer — wireless Zeppelin audio systems, free superfast Wi-Fi, 46-inch LED TVs that easily plug into your laptop for Internet streaming — and comfortable, apartmentlike touches like a granite-topped wet bar and cushy seating.
THE BATHROOM Clean and basic, with a white subwaytile bath, glass partitioned shower and granite counters. In keeping with the hotel’s cheerful attitude, the vanity mirror features a big red lipstick imprint that is actually a working night light. Lavender- and citrusscented toiletries are by California-based Lather.
AMENITIES Wi-Fi is included. If you call or book directly with the hotel online, breakfast — a somewhat anemic ham and Cheddar croissant, cold breakfast baguette, or granola and yogurt during my visit — is included. The “knock and drop” morning coffee service, in which a thermos is left at your door, is always free; unfortunately, the hotel “ran out” of thermoses the morning I was there, though staff members did agree to bring up takeout coffee containers. A full room-service menu will be offered when the restaurant and lounge, the Berkshire Room, opens later this month. It will specialize in classic cocktails and small plates. There’s a fitness center and a hot tub — complete with beach ball — plus a sauna on the lower level.
BOTTOM LINE The affordable, well-situated hotel has a cheekily hip, rock ’n’ roll aesthetic that’s
targeted at the Internet generation. It fulfills a need in the neighborhood, which has plenty of chain hotels and expensive lodgings lacking personality. But what the hotel lacks is a centralized hangout spot.
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The new restaurant and bar will add that much-needed social hub. Acme Hotel Company, 15 East Ohio Sreet, Chicago; (312) 894-0800; acmehotelcompany.com.
TRIP ON A BUDGET Travel the way Illinoisans made famous: Along historic Route 66. Must-see freebies along the ramblin’ road. 14th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, Sept. 27-28
Come take part in a celebration of America’s Highway, Route 66, at the 14th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. More than 1,000 cool cars will roll into the heart of Springfield’s historic downtown this September. Enjoy music, entertainment, great food and a great time, as well as visit some of the nation’s most popular automotive aftermarket vendors. It’s a wonderful event for the whole family!
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. Thanks to the preservation organizations, the volunteers and the business owners, a lot of these landmarks can still be admired in real life. Some treasures, however, have disappeared and can only be explored through pictures.
Since 1926, driving down Route 66 has been the experience of a lifetime for travelers, adventurers, desperados and dreamers. Being the oldest Route 66 resource on the web, the Historic 66 web site is dedicated to provide information for all those who want to learn more about the legendary Mother Road. While officially Route 66 no longer exists, a great deal of it remains to be driven and enjoyed. The turn-by-turn road description will guide you on your journey through all eight states from Chicago to Los Angeles. Not only will it help you to stay on track, but you’ll also find some background information on the hundreds of roadside attractions that dot the landscape. The Route 66 community can gather in our forum, which is available for discussions regarding Route 66: Asking questions, sharing travel stories, recommendations, announcing events, etc. In the picture gallery, you can find tons of inspiration for your upcoming voyage or take a trip down memory lane. Thanks to the preservation organizations, the volunteers and the business owners, a lot of these landmarks can still be admired in real life. Some treasures, however, have disappeared and can only be explored through pictures. Are you ready for the big adventure and want to start building your own memories? As old Route 66 is not indicated on current roadmaps, you will need a detailed map and guide before hitting the road and getting your kicks on Route 66!
While officially Route 66 no longer exists, a great deal of it remains to be driven and enjoyed. The turn-by-turn road description will guide you on your journey through all eight states from Chicago to Los Angeles.
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Casey’s Big Things in a Small Town art project lets you get a glimpse of those roadside attraction staples – the World’s Largest Golf Tee! The World’s Largest Knitting Needles! – all in one place. Many more installations planned.
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Big Things in a Small Town Workshop Jim Bolin is the visionary behind the Big Things project, which he hopes will revive his small town, and this workshop is where all of the giant things in Casey are being built. Already on display in various spots in town are the World’s Largest Wind Chimes (55 feet tall), World’s Largest Golf Tee (30 feet tall), and World’s Largest Knitting Needles (13 feet long). Complete and ready for placement are a pencil over 32 feet long, a pitchfork 60 feet long, and a 13-foot diameter World’s Largest Wooden Token. Next up: the World’s Largest Rocking Chair (54 feet tall); a giant ruler (36 feet long), wooden clogs (2,500 pounds apiece), and a 36-footlong mailbox that will automatically raise its giant flag whenever anyone posts a letter. The shop opened to the public in May 2015, and the workers are happy to chat with visitors.
World’s Largest Wind Chime While on our trip to see the World’s Largest Knitting Needles, we discovered that Casey’s motto is “Big Things in a Small Town.” We visited the World’s Largest Wind Chime across the street from the yarn business where the Knitting Needles are. You can ring the chimes yourself, which makes them even grander! The chimes are certified by Guinness World Records. There is a wood shop behind the chimes where they continue to make large things for the town.
Rockers of World’s Largest Rocking Chair These runners are huge and just the beginning of this soon-to-be magnificent rocking chair in this quaint and pretty town!
World’s Largest Knitting Needles
Next up: the World’s Largest Rocking Chair (54 feet tall); a giant ruler (36 feet long), wooden clogs (2,500 pounds apiece), and a 36-foot-long mailbox that will automatically raise its giant flag whenever anyone posts a letter.
What a treat to see the World’s Largest Knitting Needles and Crochet Hook. If you love to knit or crochet, then you will love The Yarn Studio. It is full of beautiful yarns and the staff is wonderful!
World’s Largest Golf Tee The golf tee stands 30.5 feet tall. It was verified by Guinness World Records as the tallest golf tee in the world in February 2013.
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Family vacations are no longer just for twolegged children. According to a study by AAA and Best Western International, more than half of U.S. pet owners take their cats and dogs with them when they travel. If you’re looking to hit the road or fly the skies with your canine companion or feline friend, we’ve got tips to make the trip as smooth as possible.
Road trips with Rover Trial run. Before embarking on a long trip, take some shorter drives to see how your pet
responds. Does he get anxious? Car sick? Buckle up. About 30,000 accidents are caused each year by an unrestrained dog in the front seat, according to the AAA. Pets freely wondering the vehicle aren’t only a distraction to the driver, but they’re also more likely to be injured in the event of an accident. You can help ensure a safe trip by restraining your furry friend with a pet barrier, pet seat belt, pet car seat or travel crate. Keep heads and paws inside. Your dog may enjoy sticking his head out the window, but riding this way could cause ear damage or expose your pet to lung infections, according to the ASPCA.
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need and if quarantine is required. Consult this Prepare for the worst. Attach a second tag database of animal import requirements for more to your pet’s collar that includes the address and information. phone number of where you’ll be staying during Prepare the carrier. Purchase a kennel that has your trip. Also, bring your pet’s medical records room for your pet to turn around and stand without along in case of an emergency. hitting its head. If your pet hasn’t traveled before, Pit stops. The American Veterinary Medical spend some time getting the animal used to being Association advises pet owners to stop every two in the carrier. Airlines have different crate dimento three hours for your pet to use the bathroom and sion requirements, but the USDA requires the get some exercise. following: food and water dishes, “Live Animal” Hydrate. The ASPCA recommends keeping stickers, upright arrows and bedding. a gallon of cold water on hand to ensure your pet ID tags. Attach contact information to both stays sufficiently hydrated during the trip. your pet’s collar and its Don’t leave them alone. On carrier. an 85-degree day, the temperaExercise. Before ture inside a car with the windows the flight, play with your cracked can reach 110 degrees in Prepare for the worst. cat or take your dog for a 10 minutes, which can be deadly. Attach a second tag to your walk. The more tired your If you’ll be visiting a destination pet’s collar that includes the pet is, the more likely it is where pets aren’t allowed, leave address and phone number to sleep during the trip. them at a pet-friendly hotel — or at of where you’ll be staying Relax. Cesar Millan home — instead of the car. recommends using lavenduring your trip. Also, der oil as an “association Flying with Fluffy bring your pet’s medical Fit to fly. If your pet is very records along in case of an scent” to help your pet relaxed while flying. In the young, very old or not in good health, emergency. weeks before the flight, it’s best to leave the critter at he suggests putting home. Also, some breeds don’t a drop of oil on your travel well in cargo, such as snubhands at feeding times nosed dogs like pugs, which are or before walks. Once prone to breathing difficulties. onboard, “the positive association will allow him to Many major airlines no longer allow such breeds to calm down and remain relaxed.” fly in the cargo hold. Do your research. Regulations and fees vary depending on airlines and whether your pet flies in Other pet travel tips the cabin or as checked baggage. Be sure to check Consult your veterinarian before embarkan airline’s history of flying animals. Incidents of ing on a trip, especially if your pet hasn’t traveled pets being lost, injured or dying have increased in before or if you have any health concerns. recent years. Currently, about 15 major carriers Keep a familiar blanket or toy with your pet to provide monthly incident reports to the DOT, help it feel more comfortable during the trip. which list pet-related incidents. If your pet gets nervous when traveling, conConsider a pets-only airline. Pet Airways sider getting a Thundershirt. These snug-fitting offers climate-controlled cabins outfitted with shirts target pressure points, and veterinarians individual crates, and a flight attendant checks on often recommend this drug-free option for animals the animals every 15 minutes. After landing, pets that suffer from anxiety. are given a bathroom break, and can be picked Book pet-friendly hotels, and look for destiup by their owners at the airline’s Pet Lounge at nations where you’re allowed to take your canine participating airports. companion or feline friend. GoPetFriendly.com Pet papers. If you’re traveling outside the offers a wealth of information on these topics and country, find out what vaccinations your pet will can even help you plan your road trip.
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Monee Reservoir, Monee
27341 Ridgeland Ave., (708) 534-8499, reconnectwithnature.org
This museum features special events throughout the year, plus 30 structures, including a working print shop, fort, one-room schoolhouse and the elegant Martin-Mitchell Mansion. wm
Lowden-Miller State Forest, Oregon
Four miles south of Hwy. 64, (815) 732-7329, dnr.illinois.gov
CHICAGO & BEYOND The Four Seasons Mural by Marc Chagall, Chicago
70 W. Madison St. Located in the heart of the Loop, this beautiful outdoor mosaic, designed by Marc Chagall, was executed in the Byzantine technique. The mosaic evokes the traditional imagery of the changing seasons and features characters from Russian village life. f
Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago
400 S. State St., (312) 747-4300, chipublib.org Built in 1871 directly from the ashes of the Chicago fire, the library was created as a symbol of sympathy and kindness. Now, the library continues to carry out its goal of providing education, inspiration, delight and entertainment to all Chicagoans. wf
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, Chicago
801 W. Adams St., (312) 655-1234, hellenicmuseum.org The Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation of Hellenic culture. Visitors can see unique exhibitions and participate in programs that showcase Greek art and culture. wm
Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery, Chicago
James R. Thompson Center, 2nd Floor, 100 W. Randolph St., (312) 814-5322, museum.state.il.us This is the only gallery in Chicago that specifically exhibits Illinois art. Changing exhibits showcase Illinois artists of the past and present. The gallery is a state-of-the-art venue for all media. wf
Institute of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, Chicago
3015 W. Division St., (773) 486-8345, iprac.org Showcases the rich culture of the city’s proud Puerto Rican community. Experience a wealth of arts, from exhibits to workshops, and a spirit and culture unlike any other. wf
International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago
1524 N. Lake Shore Dr., (312) 642-6502, imss.org With one of the most complete collections of medical artifacts in the world, this museum explains the art of surgery from its primitive beginnings to today’s modern procedures. wm
100 W. Randolph St., (312) 814-6660, state.il.us/cms This glass-and-steel structure, designed by Helmut Jahn, houses the State of Illinois government offices and three levels of stores and restaurants in an atrium mall. Don’t miss Jean Dubuffet’s black-and-white sculpture, Moment with Standing Beast, in the plaza. wf
and promoting the history and heritage of Italian-Americans who day shopping with a close friend have made significant contributions to sports and society. wm
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National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago
Jane Addams Hull House Museum, Chicago
Thenationalmuseumofmexicanart.org beat of your heart when you 1852 W. 19th St., (312) 738-1503, The largest museum of its type in the the country, folkisand spot perfectshowcasing item ...This contemporary art by Mexican-American artists. Enjoy four gallery your moment ... No one can take shows a year and a selection of arts programs. wf
Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago
1801 S. Indiana Ave., (312) 326-0270, nvvam.org With more than 1,000 works of art by more than 130 artists and war veterans, this museum collects, preserves and displays artwork relating to the Vietnam and Iraq wars. wm
800 S. Halsted St., (312) 413-5353, uic.edu/jaddams Visit two restored original buildings from Chicago’s first settlement house. Exhibits and educational programs depict the life and work of courageous social worker Jane Addams. wf
820 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 915-7600, luc.edu/luma Through exhibitions and adult and family programs, this museum dedicates itself to spiritual art. wm
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
220 E. Chicago Ave., (312) 280-2660, mcachicago.org View some of the finest and most provocative contemporary sculpture, painting, video and photography exhibits. The MCA also presents music, dance and performance art productions throughout the year—and has a cafe run by Chef Wolfgang Puck. wm
Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago
600 S. Michigan Ave., (312) 663-5554, mocp.org Visit the only museum in the Midwest with an exclusive commitment to photography as an art form. The museum was founded in 1984 to exhibit, collect and promote contemporary photography. wf
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
it from you ... Chicago It’s all yours. National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum,
The Newberry Library, Chicago
60 W. Walton St., (312) 943-9090, newberry.org One of the most comprehensive research libraries in the world, the Newberry keeps five million manuscript pages, 500,000 historic maps and thousands of rare books. wf
The Oriental Institute Museum, Chicago
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