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SUMMARY:Christmas Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer\, featuring sweets and savories\, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/christmas-tea-2022/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T153000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tea 2022
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at Lock 16’s Christmas Tea. Enjoy a time of friendship & good cheer\, featuring sweets and savories\, as well as homemade scones and a variety of teas. Two dates available. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/christmas-tea-2022-2/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T150000
DTSTAMP:20230112T231528Z
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SUMMARY:Jolliet & Marquette's Discovery of Chicago - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Jolliet & Marquette’s Discovery of Chicago”\nPresented by John Langer and Gary Mechanic \nRediscover the lives and legacy of the 17th Century French explorer Louis Jolliet and Jesuit missionary Father Jacques Marquette. Friends of the Chicago Portage tour guides John Langer and Gary Mechanic explore the lives and journeys of Jolliet & Marquette as we celebrate the 350th anniversary of their epic discovery of the Mississippi River and the Chicago Portage. John and Gary are veteran Friends of the Chicago Portage tour guides. John grew up in the area of the Portage\, lives in Villa Park and is a local realtor. Gary is a 3rd generation Chicagoan\, the founder of Friends of the Chicago Portage and producer of this lecture series. \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/jolliet-marquettes-discovery-of-chicago-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T153000
DTSTAMP:20230109T224030Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Tea 2023
DESCRIPTION:Nothing says love like a good cup of tea! Share an afternoon with old friends and new in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our Valentine’s Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of homemade sweets and treats with a selection of tasty teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/valentines-tea-2023/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T150000
DTSTAMP:20230112T232202Z
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SUMMARY:The History of the Chicago Portage - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“The History of the Chicago Portage”\nPresented by Benjamin Sells \nBenjamin Sells\, author of the recently published “A History of the Chicago Portage”\, will present the story of how a seven-mile stretch of marshland gave rise to the city of Chicago. From the indigenous people who first used the portage\, through the arrival of the Europeans\, to the heyday of the Fur Trade and the nefarious account of Chicago’s first murder\, join Benjamin to learn about one of the most important\, and neglected places in United States history. \n“Benjamin Sells offers a lively and wide-ranging account of the history of the Chicago Portage from the time of the glaciers to the present. He makes clear that no place is as significant to our understanding the history of this region and that more attention should be given to the Chicago Portage National Historic Site.” — Ann Durkin Keating\, author of The World of Juliette Kinzie: Chicago Before the Fire. \nBenjamin Sells is a lawyer\, psychotherapist\, the author of nine books\, and a former mayor of Riverside\, Illinois. His latest book is “Beauty Matters: Civic Lessons from an Olmsted Village.” \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-history-of-the-chicago-portage-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T150000
DTSTAMP:20230316T180540Z
CREATED:20230112T232618Z
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Chicago Portage - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Mapping the Chicago Portage: Seventeenth-Century Explorations by Jolliet\, Marquette\, La Salle\, and Joutel”\nPresented by Richard Gross \nWhen a local amateur historian\, John Swenson\, and a podcast by a group of Chicago historians\, writers\, and artists asserted a route south of Chicago\, different from the site recognized by the National Park Service\, is the actual Chicago Portage\, Richard Gross was moved to write a well-researched scholarly paper on past and recent efforts to establish the true location of the Chicago Portage and refute the work of Swenson. Join Rich for a look at this lively debate about the location of Chicago’s birthplace on the 350th anniversary of its European discovery by Jolliet and Marquette. \nRichard Gross has been actively involved in researching the history of the explorer Cavalier de La Salle since he was a member of La Salle Expedition II when he and 22 other participants\, authentically retraced La Salle’s expedition of exploration from Montreal Canada to the mouth of the Mississippi River in celebration of the US Bicentennial. Using period documents\, he has spent many years unraveling the myths and confusion surrounding all aspects of La Salle’s activities in the Midwest. Richard taught high school Biology and Chemistry for 20 years. \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/mapping-the-chicago-portage-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T153000
DTSTAMP:20230316T180611Z
CREATED:20230109T224558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T180611Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Tea 2023
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to shake off those winter blues! Join us in Lock 16’s Vintage Room for our bright and festive Spring Tea. Come enjoy a classic tea menu of Spring inspired homemade scones\, Devonshire cream & jam\, tea sandwiches\, sweets and a selection of teas. \nReservations are required. To make your reservation\, call us 815-220-1848\, or book online.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/spring-tea-2023/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTSTAMP:20230405T162406Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T162406Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Abraham Lincoln!
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to 1848 as Illinois Congressman Abraham Lincoln salutes the opening of the I&M Canal. This free\, 45-minute outdoor program will take place at three locations  – Joliet\, Morris\, and Ottawa throughout the day and kicks off our 12-month 175th Anniversary celebration. \n·      11:00 AM in Joliet\, Illinois\, on the steps of the Will County Courthouse \n·      1:30 PM in Morris\, Illinois\, on the steps of the Grundy County Courthouse \n·      4:00 PM in Ottawa\, Illinois\, in Washington Square Park\, with short reception to follow at Reddick Mansion \nSign Up Now!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/meet-abraham-lincoln/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T163000
DTSTAMP:20230405T165541Z
CREATED:20230224T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T165541Z
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SUMMARY:Mass at St. James at Sag Bridge
DESCRIPTION:A Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated by Pere Jacques Marquette\, S.J.\, (portrayed by Fr. Thomas Koys).  A reception will follow in the parish hall\, along with a talk on Fr. Marquette\, led by Fr. Jim Heyd.  The 1853 church is situated on a high bluff at the western tip of the glacier-carved Mount Forest Island\, overlooking the Cal Sag Channel and the community of Sag Bridge.  The St. James at Sag Bridge Church is Northern Illinois’ oldest working Roman Catholic Church. \nSign Up Now!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/mass-at-st-james-at-sag-bridge/
LOCATION:St. James at Sag Bridge\, 10600 Archer Avenue\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000
DTSTAMP:20230316T181116Z
CREATED:20230224T172413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T181116Z
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SUMMARY:International Expo of Contemporary & Modern Art
DESCRIPTION:For its 10th edition\, the Expo Chicago art fair has lined up more than 170 exhibitors from 36 countries to present work at the Navy Pier. The fair is slated to run April 14–16\, with a VIP preview day on April 13. Among leading galleries that will participate are Gallery 1957\, Corbett vs. Dempsey\, Cristea Roberts Gallery\, Luis De Jesus\, Edel Assanti\, Kavi Gupta\, half gallery\, Rhona Hoffman Gallery\, Jenkins Johnson Gallery\, Kasmin\, moniquemeloche\, Galeria Nara Roesler\, and Michael Werner Gallery. \nGet Tickets Here
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/international-expo-of-contemporary-modern-art/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E. Grand Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T133000
DTSTAMP:20230401T024532Z
CREATED:20230104T214341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T024532Z
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Boat Captain's Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Boat Captain’s Luncheon is an annual gathering of canal supporters from throughout the IMCNHA celebrating the work and passion of its volunteers. Come and help us celebrate seven honorees from Chicago the LaSalle County. \nThe following honorees will be celebrated at the luncheon this year: \nVillage of Lemont \nLaSalle County Historical Society \nFriends of the Chicago Portage & Forest Preserve of Cook County \nOld Joliet Prison Preservation Coalition \nFriends of Chicago River \nSeneca History Museum \nMazon Creek Fossil Crew \nStarted by Canal Corridor Association Chairman\, John Trutter\, in 1992\, the 26th Boat Captain’s Luncheon will take place on Friday\, April 14th\, 2023\, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM\, held at the stunning Bolingbrook Golf Club\, located at 2001 Rodeo Drive\, Bolingbrook\, Illinois.  \nThe Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area (IMCNHA) is a collection of places and a community of people and organizations who cherish the stories\, history\, buildings\, and landscape of those places. This year\, we are celebrating some of the Placekeepers\, Storytellers\, and Builders among us.  \n  \n  \n\n  \nTicket pricing as follows: \nSponsor Table For 10 People: $1\,500 \nPatron Ticket: $150 Per Person \nIndividual Ticket: $125 Per Person \nRaffle Tickets: $20 Per Ticket\, or 7 Tickets for $100 \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/26th-annual-boat-captains-luncheon/
LOCATION:Bolingbrook Golf Club\, 2001 Rodeo Drive\, Bolingbrook\, IL\, 60490\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T210000
DTSTAMP:20230405T165810Z
CREATED:20230327T214156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T165810Z
UID:10000101-1681585200-1681592400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water
DESCRIPTION:A one-act\, one-person play written and performed by Jim Healy\, in honor of the 350th anniversary of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet’s voyage down the Mississippi River in 1673. At the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre in Joliet\, Illinois. \n$20 admission includes: \n7:00 pm Live presentation (lobby opens at 6:00 pm)\nTwo complimentary drinks & cash bar\nHors D’oeuvres\nLive music\nMeet & greet with Jim after the show \nGet Tickets Here! \n  \nABOUT JIM:\nJim Healy’s involvement in theater goes back to his high school days\, college years (which include his time studying acting and directing in London) and family raising (while landing lead roles in community theatre here at Bicentennial Park). Jim is a popular speaker\, writer and psychologist by training. In 2019\, Jim received an honorary doctorate in the Humanities from Lewis University for his work helping families. Beatrice Pavia\, a writer and editor from Champaign\, Illinois\, calls Jim’s play “a deft combination of lighthearted and powerful observations\, artfully and entertainingly blended. Insightful and inspiring!”
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/louis-jolliet-a-solid-path-through-water/
LOCATION:Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre\, 201 W Jefferson Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000
DTSTAMP:20230316T181326Z
CREATED:20230228T192847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T181326Z
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SUMMARY:Lemont Junior Ranger Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Meet a real life National Park Service ranger and learn about America’s first National Heritage Area. You’ll receive a Junior Ranger badge\, a certificate\, and a whole lot of knowledge that you can share with others about the Illinois & Michigan Canal.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lemont-junior-ranger-day/
LOCATION:The Forge: Lemont Quarries\, 1001 Main St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T160000
DTSTAMP:20230331T232230Z
CREATED:20230331T232230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T232230Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Campus Exploration Days\, Isle a la Cache\, Romeoville
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what’s going on in our 18th-century Traders Cabin or wanted to peek inside the Native American longhouse? This is your chance to explore all the buildings at Isle a la Cache Museum and learn about the French fur traders and Potawatomi who once called this area home.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/museum-campus-exploration-days-isle-a-la-cache-romeoville/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T000000
DTSTAMP:20230426T212541Z
CREATED:20230426T212541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T212541Z
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SUMMARY:Eagle Watch Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Bird of Prey shows and family activities at Starved Rock Visitor Center\, Starved Rock Lodge and Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Take a short hike to the top of Starved Rock for live eagle viewing or join the park naturalist for a guided eagle viewing tour. Call for information. 9am-4pm each day. For a full event schedule of events\, visit www.illinoisaudubon.org. \n– See more at: http://www.starvedrockstatepark.org/activity/park-programs-activities/#sthash.ak9zbfjE.dpuf
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/eagle-watch-weekend-2/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T150000
DTSTAMP:20230405T170607Z
CREATED:20230112T233026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T170607Z
UID:10000091-1682773200-1682780400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:The Chicago Portage - A Lasting Gift - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Richard Lanyon.  The Chicago Portage is not just history; it is still a main vein of Midwest commerce. Local author and historian Dick Lanyon takes us on a journey through the development of a waterway route that includes the Chicago Portage\, and connects the Chicago River’s South Branch with the Des Plaines River in Joliet. Dick traces how the portage route was first exploited to build a modest canal and railroads for commercial purposes\, then developed into a larger canal to divert city wastewater away from Lake Michigan. Finally\, he explores how the precise location of the ancient subcontinental divide is critical in accounting for the Chicago area’s allowance of Lake Michigan’s water as mandated by the U.S. Supreme Court. \nRichard Lanyon is a scientist\, author of “Building the Canal to Save Chicago” and others about the development of Chicago’s waterways\, and the former executive director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. \n  \n\n  \nFriends of the Chicago Portage will present four free public history lectures in its 2023 Lecture Series celebrating the discovery\, location and development of the Chicago Portage. Accomplished local authors\, historians and storytellers will explore the colorful history of how the passage of a pair of Frenchmen though the Portage 350 years ago led to the birth of a city\, and how subsequent improvements created Chicago. All four lectures will begin at 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of January – April\, at the Lyons Public Library located at 4209 Joliet Ave.\, in Lyons.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-chicago-portage-a-lasting-gift-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Lyons Public Library\, 4209 Joliet Avenue\, Lyons\, IL\, 60534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T160000
DTSTAMP:20230327T215501Z
CREATED:20230327T215501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T215501Z
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SUMMARY:Grundy County Historical Society’s 100th Anniversary Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the 100 Year Celebration at the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society! Helpful experts will be present at various exhibits in the museum\, including the I&M Canal\, fossils\, tool shed\, and more. You can even watch a demonstration on an old fashioned loom! Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/grundy-county-historical-societys-100th-anniversary-open-house/
LOCATION:Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society\, 510 West Illinois Avenue\, Morris\, IL\, 60450\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T150000
DTSTAMP:20230502T205408Z
CREATED:20230428T054014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T205408Z
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SUMMARY:CCA President/CEO Speaks At Lemont Library
DESCRIPTION:This year the I&M Canal celebrates its 175th anniversary and Lemont\, its 150th. That’s not a coincidence that Lemont was born soon after the canal was opened. \nAna Koval\, the President/CEO of the Canal Corridor Association\, which is the nonprofit\, coordinating agency that oversees the I&M Canal National Heritage Area\, will give a rare lecture at the Lemont Public Library providing historical insights into how the opening of the canal\, which was the last step needed for an all-water\, interior route from the East Coast to the Gulf of Mexico\, drastically changed this part of the world\, leading to the growth of Lemont\, Chicago\, the region and even the United States. \nAna will also explain what a National Heritage Area is and why they’re important in preserving and promoting a region’s stories\, heritage\, natural resources and economies. In particular\, she’ll discuss plans for the I&M Canal National Heritage Area and how you can become involved as a steward helping to ensure its continued survival for the benefit of future generations. \nSeats are limited – Register Here!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/cca-president-ceo-speaks-at-lemont-library/
LOCATION:Lemont Public Library\, 50 E Wend Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canal Corridor Association,History,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T140000
DTSTAMP:20230506T014415Z
CREATED:20230224T192419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T014415Z
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SUMMARY:“Forgottonia\, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois”
DESCRIPTION:The whole family will enjoy this FREE performance at the Lock 16 Visitor Center! The Canal Corridor Association will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled “Forgottonia\, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois” by Chris Vallillo. \nDon’t miss Chris Vallillo as he performs his new one man show\, “Forgottonia\,” featuring music he wrote over the last 35 years about Western Illinois based on his experiences as a folklorist and songwriter in rural Illinois. The show combines music\, storytelling\, and historically accurate narratives in a solo performance. Vallillo has spent the past 35 years documenting and preserving the heritage of Western Illinois: the land lovingly called Forgottonia. \nChris Vallillo is an award-winning rural singer/songwriter\, folk musician and folklorist with a natural affinity for American roots music. A master of bottleneck slide guitar\, he weaves original\, contemporary\, and traditional songs into a compelling and entertaining portrait of the history and lifestyle of the Midwest. In the mid 1980s he was involved in documenting the last of the “pre-radio” generation of rural musicians in Illinois. \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nThis event is being produced by Canal Corridor Association in partnership with Illinois Humanities. The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau invites Illinois authors\, artists\, and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. \nYou can find more information on Chris Vallillo and his presentation at https://www.ilhumanities.org/chris-vallillo/
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/forgottonia-an-intimate-portrait-of-rural-illinois-presentation/
LOCATION:Lock 16 Cafe\, 754 First Street\, LaSalle\, IL\, 61301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20230517T214600Z
CREATED:20230517T033332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T214600Z
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SUMMARY:Lockport Clean Sweep
DESCRIPTION:  \nBeautify the Historic District this Saturday!!! It’s that time of year again for CLEAN SWEEP!!! \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLEAN SWEEP Action Plan… \n• Plant Annual Flowers\n• Maintain Our Public Gardens\n• Add Fresh Mulch To Planting Beds\n\n• Remove Weeds\, Invasive Species & Trash \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLEAN SWEEP Event Details…\n• Meet at the Scale House – 10th Street & I&M Canal – South Public Landing\n• Free T-Shirt for volunteers\n• Grilling on the Plaza – Free Lunch for volunteers\n• Collect Community Service hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lockport-clean-sweep/
LOCATION:Clean Sweep Lockport\, 10th Street and I&M Canal\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
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UID:10000127-1684576800-1684684800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:"A Walk thru Time" Living History Event
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour through time from the Roman Empire to the 20th Century. Explore Heritage Village buildings furnished to the time period. Historical reenacts and activities throughout the weekend.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/a-walk-thru-time-living-history-event/
LOCATION:Will County Heritage Village Open Air Museum\, 249 West 2nd Street\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230521T160000
DTSTAMP:20230504T225816Z
CREATED:20230504T224858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T225816Z
UID:10000128-1684580400-1684684800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:"Railroad Days" Pullman Historic Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Pullman Foundation for its annual “Pullman Railroad Days”\, taking place at Pullman National Historical Park. This weekend-long celebration about the important Pullman story: railroad innovation and the people who drive it. In partnership with Metra\, and the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners\, visitors will be able to explore historic Pullman rail cars from different eras at the 11th street/Pullman Metra Electric station. Included are the 1923 New York Central 3\, the 1950 Royal Street Observation car\, and the 1950 Blue Ridge Club.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/railroad-days-pullman-historic-foundation/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230521T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230521T131500
DTSTAMP:20230519T220803Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T220803Z
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SUMMARY:Turtles of Will County
DESCRIPTION:In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23\, a naturalist will be giving a turtle-ly informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County\, followed by a feeding of our resident Blanding’s turtles. \nNo registration required. \nIsle a la Cache Museum is an accessible facility. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online(Opens in a new window) no later than 48 hours before the program. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/turtles-of-will-county/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230521T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230521T170000
DTSTAMP:20230517T222339Z
CREATED:20230511T230912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T222339Z
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SUMMARY:History On The Rocks
DESCRIPTION:The Forge: Lemont Quarries will be the perfect backdrop to learn about the rich history of the rocks that built the cities around us. Jason Berry\, Lemont Community Development Director\, will share information and images of the area with the assistance of the Lemont Area Historical Society. \nThe event will be hosted at The Foundry (the restaurant in the The Forge: Lemont Quarries) where drinks “on the rocks” will be available for purchase.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/history-on-the-rocks/
LOCATION:The Forge: Lemont Quarries\, 1001 Main St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iandmcanal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/240647654_TheFoundryatTheForge.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20230504T230421Z
CREATED:20230504T225850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T230421Z
UID:10000129-1685008800-1685016000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:"Nature is Accessible"
DESCRIPTION:Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities. Little Red Schoolhouse’s 6\,000 square foot garden with an accessible trail encourages people of all abilities to physically interact with nature.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/nature-is-accessible/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230526T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230526T220000
DTSTAMP:20230517T230601Z
CREATED:20230517T230601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T230601Z
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SUMMARY:Roxy Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES AT THE HISTORIC ROXY LOCKPORT THEATER!\n“Singin’ in the Rain” and “The Great Outdoors” \nDoors open 45 minutes prior to the movie start time. Come early and enjoy a beverage from the full-service bar and a light snack available for purchase in the lounge. No outside food or beverages will be allowed.   \nAll guests must present a ticket. Tickets can be purchased through universe.com by clicking the “Get Tickets” buttons below.  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/roxy-movie-night/
LOCATION:Roxy Theatre\, 1017 S. State St.\, Lockport\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230527T160000
DTSTAMP:20230504T231254Z
CREATED:20230504T230435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T231254Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Campus Exploration Days
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve never visited Isle a la Cache Museum\, take advantage of this opportunity to see what’s going on in our 18th-Century Traders Cabin and peek inside the Native American longhouse.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/museum-campus-exploration-days-3/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230527T190000
DTSTAMP:20230512T015802Z
CREATED:20230512T015802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T015802Z
UID:10000136-1685188800-1685214000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:"Blues and Brews" at the Forge
DESCRIPTION:The Forge Blues & Brews Fest is coming up! This event is only $5 for admission and includes live blues music all day from renowned artists\, including Joanna Connor. Drink tickets will be available for pours from more than 15 featured Illinois breweries. \nPark food & beverage\, activities\, and tastings are also available for purchase day of. \n12:00 pm – Doors open \n12:00 pm – Live Music begins \n2:00 pm – Matt Shukin & The Ramblers \n4:00 pm – Live Music: Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio Performance \n6:00 pm – Live Music: Joanna Connor \n***Arrive early for prime parking and seating!*** \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/blues-and-brews-at-the-forge/
LOCATION:The Forge: Lemont Quarries\, 1001 Main St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230528T170000
DTSTAMP:20230517T023141Z
CREATED:20230404T001052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T023141Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Bill Days
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the life and times of Deadwood’s most famous gunslinger and the I&M Canal’s most famous mule tender—Wild Bill Hickok at Wild Bill Days. See big name artists and your favorite bands perform live concerts on Main Street all weekend long and Outlaw Square will host a free kick-off concert on Thursday\, June 15. Along with the awesome free concerts\, you can also check out the National Dock Dogs Competition\, watch (or participate in) a classic car auction\, learn the tricks of gold panning and sluicing from Northern Hills Prospectors\, right on Main Street! Book Your Room Today! Call 1-800-999-1876 for more information. ** All times are subject to change due to weather or technical issues. Thank you for understanding. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/wild-bill-days/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230531T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230714T193000
DTSTAMP:20230601T022118Z
CREATED:20230601T021252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T022118Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming the Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Now on display in the Gaylord Building’s first-floor gallery\n through July 14th! \n\nAfrican Americans called the Joliet region home before its incorporation in 1852. They have built up the community\, found jobs\, and enjoyed life in the Des Plaines River Valley.\n\nIn spite of this long history\, the Black community has often been on the periphery of historical narratives.  As a way to increase the scope of history\, this exhibit highlights four African American organizations that contribute to the region’s diversity.\n\nThe scope of this grant-funded initiative included a traveling banner exhibit and public programs. These banners are currently on display in the Gaylord Building’s first-floor gallery.\n\nThey can also be viewed online at the Lewis University History Center.\n\nThe Lewis University History Center partnered with Second Baptist Church\, Mount Zion Baptist Church\, The National Hook-up of Black Women Joliet Inc.\, and Warren-Sharpe Community Center on this project\, which focused on regional historical collections and allowed them to broaden their scope and facilitate the stories of historically marginalized peoples. In turn\, this served to broaden the scope of the collection of the Adelmann Regional History Collection (ARHC) at Lewis University.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/reclaiming-the-narrative/
LOCATION:Gaylord Building\, Lockport\, 200 W. 8th Street\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lewis University":MAILTO:heizerli@lewisu.edu
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