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August Events
Concerts On The Green
August 1-29, 2010
Sundays, 6:30 p.m.
Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets
Frankfort, IL
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy free weekly concerts on Sunday evenings at Breidert Green.
Visit www.villageoffrankfort.com for more information.
Arsenic and Old Lace
August 6 - 15, 2010 Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.
Drama Grouo Studio Theatre
330 West 202nd Street
Chicago Heights, IL
Be entertained by live theater with this American comedy classic! This play delivers a wild ride of chills and laughter.
Call: 708-755-3444 or visit www.dramagroup.org
Fossil Find!
August 7 & October 2, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Midwest Museum of Natural History
425 West State Street
Sycamore, IL
Try your hand at fossil hunting at Vulcan Materials Quarry. You will meet at the Quarry and learn about mining and fossils before heading into the field. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.
Call 815-895-9777 to register.
An Evening in the President's Shadow...A Tasting Reception
August 10, 2010 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Reagan Memorial Park
Dixon, IL
Enjoy wine tasting, food tasting, musicians and more. Adults only please!
Call 815-288-5176 for more information.
The Hidden History of the Railroads of Illinois
August 12, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Byron Museum of History
110 N. Union Street
Byron, IL
The Byron Museum of History will host a FREE program "Crossroads of the Nation: The Hidden History of the Railroads of Illinois". Simon Cordery, railroad historian and historical advisor to the National Railroad Hall of Fame, will give a fascinating look at the expansion of the railroad industry in the Land of Lincoln. His talk will demonstrate how the Prairie State fits into the pattern of national railroad development while exploring the national political significance of the history of railroads in Illinois. Registration is required. Call the museum at 815-234-5031 to reserve your seat by August 10th. Refreshments will be provided.
Visit www.byronmuseum.org for more information.
Old Fashioned Summer Night
August 12, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
de Immigrant Windmill at the west end of 10th Avenue
Fulton, IL
A barbershop quartet, and old-fashioned candy counter, sing-along, food, and games for both children and adults will be featured. Hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy and beverages will be available along with some picnic seating.
Wine and ChocolateTastimg
August 14, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
371 Artisans Walk
Park Forest, IL
The Tall Grass Arts Association & Ilinois Theatre Center invite you to a delightful night of wine and chocolates from around the world. The evening will include live entertainment and arts.
Visit www.villageofparkforest.com for more information.
Art in Your Eye Fine Arts Festival
August 14 - 15, 2010 10:00 a.m.
Batavia Riverwalk
100 N. Island Avenue
Batavia, IL
This is the 6th Annual Fine Arts Festival. Last year there was over 75 award winning artists from around the country in a variety of media.
Call 630-761-3528 or visit www.artinyoureye.com
Monarchs
August 15, 2010 2:00 p.m.
Midwest Museum of Natural History
425 West State Street
Sycamore, IL
Janie Grillo from Monarch Watch will teach you about the Monarch Butterfly's amazing life cycle and astonishing migration to Mexico. See live butterflies in different life stages and watch Janie tag and release Monarchs at the end of the program. A great program for ages 6 and up, but all are welcome. Free with museum admission.
Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival
August 20 - 22, 2010
Downtown Rochelle, IL
Come celebrate in historic downtown Rochelle with family-oriented entertainment in a festival that offers something for everyone. Main stage entertainment featuring a variety of music, plus children's interactive music show. Amusement rides, car, motorcycle, truck and tractor shows, small engine and miniature train displays, and arts and crafts show. Sunday offers a Fly-In/Drive-In at nearby Koritz Field and then its back downtown for the LHHF parade. Food Court and Railroad Park open all weekend. For more information and a full listing of events, go to their website www.lincolnhighwayheritagefestival.com
DeKalb Corn Fest
August 20 - 22, 2010
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free summer music festivals in Illinois. The festival features a carnival, food booths, live music, craft show, a car show, family entertainment and much more.
Visit www.cornfest.com for more information.
Farm & Barn Harvest Fest & Quilt Show
August 21, 2010
Yuncker Farm
10824 Laporte Road
Mokena, IL
Celebrate with us at Yunker Farm with activties, games, contest and demonstrations.Over 60 quilts will be on display, as well as on-site vendors.
Visit www.mokenapark.org for more information.
Geneva Concours d'Elegance
August 22, 2010 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
S. Third & W. State Streets (S. of Rt. 38)
Geneva, IL
Classic car enthusiasts will gather on Third Street to view a collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles as participants from around the country display their prized automobiles. Free and open to the public.
Rochelle Fly-In
August 22, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rochelle Municipal Airport
Rochelle, IL
Look to the Annual Fly-In / Drive-In to see a wide variety of planes, interesting displays, radio controlled models, a great lunch and lots and lots of fun.
Pioneer Days
Sponsored By Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
August 29, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
622 Park Avenue, at the Museum
Genoa, IL
32nd Annual Pioneer Days. Artisans and re-enactors present the skills and lifestyles of the early days in Genoa. Blacksmiths, carpentry, corn shucking for the children, gold mining, candle making, re-enactments of the early day gunslingers, stage coach rides, Lion's Club pork chop lunch, pies, homemade corn bread and butter, and much more.
Day Before Pioneer Days, August 28, has the local merchants displaying sales on the sidewalks in front of the stores.
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