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Dates	Event Name/Description	Location	City	Event Type
01/01/11 -  01/01/13	Chicago Imagist and Abstractionist Art Elmhurst College is home to an extraordinary collection of works by Chicago Imagist and Abstractionist Artists. Focusing on artists working in Chicago from the 1950s to the present, the collection displays a broad range of artistic ideas and influences. From Ed Paschke's psychedelic colors to Roger Brown's dreamlike silhouettes, the collection represents what art critic James Yood called "the best single overview of art from 1966 to 1985 in any public institution." Please call the library for exhibit hours.	Elmhurst College A.C. Buehler Library	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
ONGOING	Champagne Sunday Brunch Executive Chef Carol Buckantz will present a truly lavish display of brunch fare every Sunday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Familiar favorites will be found, in addition to newly added items, from entrees and side dishes to the Bananas Foster Station and Sundae Bar. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Tables may be reserved by calling 630-671-5013 or online through OpenTable.	Shiraz on the Water	Bloomingdale	Other
04/16/11 -  09/01/12	The Civil War and Dupage County: A Local Perspective This exhibit commemorates the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War by reflecting on the relationship between the soldiers and their families and friends during this time of dramatic change and hardship. Letters, photos and documents from the Museum's archives are featured as well as many artifacts from the permanent collection.	DuPage County Historical Museum	Wheaton	Visual Arts
06/28/11 -  09/01/12	"Jens Jensen: Landscapes for People" at The Morton Arboretum This exhibit features landscape drawings, archival photographs, and modern color photographs to introduce visitors to Jensen's philosophies. The exhibit demonstrates how Jensen's naturalistic, prairie-inspired style of landscape design has established him as a major figure in American landscape architecture and focuses on what Jensen always intended his landscapes to be for people. His landscapes thus emerge not only as sites of aesthetic beauty but as expressions of Jensen's theories of the social impact of landscape architecture. Sterling Morton Library. Closed Dec 24-25, and Dec 31.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Visual Arts
ONGOING	Weber Grill Restaurant Live Music Fridays Join us in our bar every Friday night for live music starting at 6pm. Our bar has its own patio and special bar menu. Come check it out!	Weber Grill Restaurant Smokey Joe's Bar	Lombard	Other
09/02/11 -  09/02/12	Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat Now we see them & for how long? Explore the precarious plight of the world's trees in "Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat." This new outdoor exhibit premiers at The Morton Arboretum and travels to other arboreta and botanical gardens across the U.S. Learn how trees enrich our lives, explore the forces that threaten them, and find out how you can help these endangered trees. Free with Arboretum admission. All ages. Conifer Collection. Daily, September 2, 2011 - September 2, 2012: 7 a.m. to sunset	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
02/14/12 -  06/03/12	Household Jades of Qing Dynasty China This special exhibit features a selection of jades used at the table, in the studio, and as personal adornment. Qing Dynasty China (1644 to 1911) produced exceptional carving for a growing jade market. This period is unsurpassed for incorporating detailed symbolism in functional forms.	Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
02/22/12 -  09/02/12	Million Dollar Quartet Now in its fourth smash year, Million Dollar Quartet is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Group discounts are available and are currently on sale through the end of December 2012. For more information, call Broadway in Chicago at 312-977-1710. Performace Schedule: Wednesdays - 2 & 7:30pm. Thursdays - 7:30pm. Fridays - 8pm. Saturdays - 5 & 8pm. Sundays* - 3:30 & 6:30pm. *Sundays starting June 24-September 2 are 2 & 5pm.	Apollo Theater	Chicago	Performing Arts
03/02/12 -  10/03/12	Wrigley Field Tours Stroll through the home of the Chicago Cubs and get an insider's look at almost 100 years of history in this legendary ballpark. Guided tours last approximately 75-90 minutes and are offered on both game days and non-game days.	Wrigley Field	Chicago	Sports/Recreation
03/08/12 -  12/13/12	"Leafing Through the Pages:Member's Book Discussion Group" A perk of membership! Arboretum members can participate in "Leafing Through the Pages: Member's Book Discussion Group." If you love nature-themed readings, light discussion and are members of The Morton Arboretum this is the group for you! Adults. Free to Arboretum members. Sterling Morton Library. Second Thursday of every month: 10 a.m. - noon	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
03/08/12 -  12/31/12	Weber Grill Restaurant Introduces a New Bar Menu Now featuring a bar bites menu including mini meatloaf sliders, steak sliders, chipotle bbq wings and kettle chips and dip. Priced between $3 and $7 any time any day.	Weber Grill Restaurant	Lombard	Other
03/20/12 -  05/20/12	Breaking Up is Hard To Do Oh, to be young and in love in the '60s! But after poor Marge gets dumped at the altar, she decides to go on her honeymoon to the Catskills with best friend Lois in search of good times. A cruisin' adventure of colorful characters, mistaken identity, and romance! Relive the excitement of your first kiss while tappin' your toes along to rock-n-roll legend Neil Sedaka's chart-toppin' music, including "Where the Boys Are," "Sweet Sixteen," "Calendar Girl," and of course, "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do." Rating: PG. Directed by Kevin Bellie, multi-award-winning artist and choreographer. Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Thursdays, March 29 & April 5, 8pm; April 12 & 26, 2pm.	Fox Vallery Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort	St. Charles	Visual Arts
03/30/12 -  06/01/12	Peggy Macnamara: Field Work Peggy Macnamara's work is about the study of nature, and her subjects - birds, insects, small creatures and their habitats - surround her every day as Artist-in-Residence at the Field Museum. In Field Work, Macnamara's paintings investigate bird behavior, from migratory patterns to nest building to their symbiotic relationships with insects and their shared environments.	Elmhurst Art Museum	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
04/01/12 -  10/31/12	"Family Explorers Backpack" at The Morton Arboretum Be your kids' nature hero! Reserve a self-guided "Family Explorers Backpack" to enhance your child's experience in the Children's Garden. You'll become your kid's science partner using the science tools, guides and props from the backpack to bring to life some of nature's mysteries. Suggested for families with children age 2 - 6. April 1 - October 31: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Sports/Recreation
04/01/12 -  10/31/12	Pace's Wrigley Field Express The Pace Roundtripper has returned to Yorktown Center for the 2012 Cubs season. The Pace Roundtripper travels non-stop from Lombard to Wrigley Field. The service runs for all night, weekend and holiday games April through October and to every game in June, July and August. Sorry, no service to daytime weekday games in April, May, September or October. Fare is $4 each way per person. Exact fare is required.	Yorktown Center	Lombard	Seasonal
04/06/12 -  06/01/12	Michael x. Ryan: Holes and Flow Michael x. Ryan installations are big - in size and content. In Holes and Flow, Michael x. Ryan uses data compiled from the Elmhurst Quarry and similar sites to build this gallery sized, multidimensional installation. Ryn approaches his art making and installations as a scientist approaches an object of study, collecting scientific data about his subject to develop compositional content. He communicates a broad range of information in the form of drawings, laser-cut wood sculptures, and immersive environmental spaces.	Elmhurst Art Museum	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
04/06/12 -  06/02/12	Spring Exhibitions at Elmhurst Art Museum Four distinctly different exhibitions welcome you to an early spring at Elmhurst Art Museum. Exhibitions by Peggy Macnamara, Mario Trejo, Gordon Powell and Michael x. Ryan. Also see Mies van der Rohe's McCormick House.	Elmhurst Art Museum	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
04/06/12 -  06/09/12	Gordon Powell: Detail Gordon Powell's abstract painted wood assemblages defy categorization. Equal parts painting, assemblage, and sculpture, Powell's weathered, hand-distressed sections of wood panel, bound together with dyed glues, form erratic edges that challenge conventional ideas of construction and presentation. The cracks and pits of the panel and grid-like compositions allude to aerial landscapes, urban detritus and faded grafiti.	Elmhurst Art Museum	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
04/06/12 -  06/09/12	Mario Trejo: I Defy You Mario Trejo's wall size drawings of manic marks investigate concepts of eternity, infinity, and the theories of math, science, and aesthetics. Trejo draws hundreds of thousands of marks in each work as a method of testing the artistic limits of time, space, and numerical systems. His repetitive gestures lend a sense of mass through quantity, resulting in large abstract compositions.	Elmhurst Art Museum	Elmhurst	Visual Arts
04/11/12 -  06/10/12	Route 66 Celebrate the golden era of the "Mother Road" with nostalgia, music and whimsical fun! Get your kicks with Route 66, produced by the Paramount Theatre! In this musical comedy, a gang of rowdy Chicago service station attendants strip off their snappy uniforms and head off on a westward-bound road trip filled with music, dance and highway mischief. The show features rock and pop music from the 1950's and 60's including hits like "King of the Road," "I Get Around," "Little Old Lady from Pasadena," and of course "Route 66." 4 shows weekly.	Paramount Arts Centre	Aurora	Performing Arts
04/12/12 -  06/17/12	Hairspray Originally a cult classic John Waters film, HAIRSPRAY was remade in 2007, starring John Travolta and Michelle Pfeiffer. The remake, which was nominated for a Golden Globe, was one of the top five highest grossing movie musicals of all time. The smash hit Broadway production of HAIRSPRAY won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. "You Can't Stop the Beat" to this family-friendly musical that is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. Set in Baltimore in 1962, HAIRSPRAY is the story of pleasantly plump teen, Tracy Turnblad, who does whatever it takes to fulfill her lifelong dream of appearing on the popular Corny Collins Show. Can this plus-size trendsetter vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her fabulous 'do? Only in HAIRSPRAY! "Welcome to the 60s!"	Drury Lane	Oakbrook Terrace	Performing Arts
04/14/12 -  10/31/12	"Acorn Express" Tram ride at The Morton arboretum See beautiful gardens, woodlands, wetlands and prairies in a tram tour. Sixty minute and 30-minute tours aboard the open-air Acorn Express explain the rich Arboretum history, and describe the trees and plants you'll see. There's also an opportunity to see lovely wildlife in a native habitat. Tickets are $6; ($5 for Arboretum members). Call 630-968-0074 for times. Daily April 14 through October, (weather permitting).	The Morton Arboretum	Lisle	Other
04/14/12 -  12/31/12	A la Carte Brunch Service Enjoy the delicious fare outside in the scenic patio (weather permitting) or inside the main dining room. Either way,it's a great dining experience. Menu items include: Trifle, Homemade Muffin of the Week, Tri-berry Belgium Waffle Tower, Carmel Apple French Toast, Smoked Salmon Breakfast Sandwich, Eggs Benedict, Country Style Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Steak & Eggs, 3 Farm Fresh Eggs, Build Your Own Skillet. Add Unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Marys to your entree for just $11 or $6.75 each. Available Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 - 2:00. Regular dining room also available.	Public Landing Restaurant & Banquet Center	Lockport	Other
04/25/12 -  05/24/12	2012 Best-of-the-Best Art Exhibit The Alliance of Fine Art is a nonprofit professional organization of art organizations who partner to advance art education and art appreciation in the community. The Alliance of Fine Art sponsors the prestigious "Best-of-the-Best" annual fine art exhibit. Come and view the artwork of local artists. Closing reception on Thursday, May 24, 6-8pm.	Mayslake Peabody Estate	Oak Brook	Visual Arts
05/01/12 -  06/11/12	North Central College Senior Art Show Works by North Central College senior art students are featured in a free exhibit in the College's Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery. Paintings, drawings, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture will be on display.	Meiley-Swallow Hall Gallery	Naperville	Visual Arts
05/04/12 -  06/24/12	"Images From a Well-Traveled Lens" Art Exhibit North Central College presents the free exhibit "Images From a Well-Traveled Lens" featuring photographs from Hunt Harris' travels to six continents, ranging from emperor penguins in the Antarctic to the heights of Machu Picchu in Peru. The exhibit runs May 4 through June 24 at the College's Schoenherr Gallery at the Fine Arts Center.	Schoenherr Gallery at North Central College	Naperville	Visual Arts
05/05/12 -  05/20/12	Lilac Time A stunning 8.5-acre horticultural display with 800 breathtaking lilacs & 25,000 eye-catching tulips! Take tours, shop the Art and Craft fair, and enjoy food, drinks, & sports. Enjoy the old-fashioned hospitality, free concerts, and attractions that will be provided in Lilacia Park during Lilac Time!	Lilacia Park	Lombard	Seasonal
05/06/12 -  10/28/12	Villa Park French Market The Villa Park French Market offers a wide variety of items including fresh flowers, fresh produce, hand-made soaps, pottery and more. The French Market is located on Park Boulevard, immediately west of Ardmore, by the gazebo. The French Market is accessible by the Prairie Path. Bensidoun USA, the market managers, bring vendors that sell goods that they have grown or manufactured. Residents and community groups are welcome every Sunday through October. The Bensidoun Group hopes to create the sense of community found in markets in France, providing community residents with a place to gather, socialize and purchase quality goods at reasonable prices.	Park Blvd & Ardmore Ave	Villa Park	Seasonal
05/11/12 -  09/30/12	"Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America's Candy Capital" From Fannie May and Brach's Candies to Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints, Lemonheads and more - Chicago has a tasty history of making candy loved the world over. Learn about Chicago's sweet candy-making history and why the city has been a sweet spot for creating confections. Ages 8 & up.	Elmhurst Historical Museum	Elmhurst	Other
05/16/12 -  05/23/12	Yelp's Passport to Elmhurst Elmhurst is loaded with amazing local businesses - restaurants, bars, salons, museums, retail and plenty of other gems. We're encouraging Yelpers to make a point of exploring this part of Chicagoland. Events: May 16: Moms on the Move - A free event for all women with the goal of getting fit, sponsored by The Runner's Soul. May 17: Sweet Home Chicago: Chicago's Candy History at the Elmhurst Historical Museum. May 18: Half Price Small Group Training Class Boot Camp at ItsFitness 5:50-6:45am. Sip, Shop & Yelp @ Enzee Boutique: staying open late for a night of fun and fashion in honor of Yelp. Mention Yelp and receive 15% off your purchase. Refreshments will be served and there will be personal stylists on hand to help you with all of your fashion needs. UYE @ Pint's for Yelp's Passport to Elmhurst. Free entry to ARRA classic rock cover band show at Fitz's Spare Keys with Passport mention. May 19: Elmhurst's 24th Annual Pet Parade. Game Day @ My Favorite Toy Store. Flight 112's Colored Hair Crawl (Scavenger Style). May 20: Elmhurst's Museum Day - free access to, and trolley rides to and from all four of Elmhurst's great downtown museums. May 21: Half Price Small Group Training Class (TRX) at ItsFitness 7:10-8pm. May 22: Half Price Small Group TRX Suspension Training Class at ItsFitness 12:30-1:30. PLUS! Check-in on the Yelp App or mention Yelp's Passport to Elmhurst (for the smartphone-less) and receive special offers and discounts on dining, entertainment, health & beauty, home & garden, and shopping.		Elmhurst	Other