Join local leaders, visionaries, and changemakers as we celebrate 100 years of progress and shape the next century of growth. Be part of the conversation—register now to make an impact! OPTIONAL - PRE-SUMMIT ED SESSIONS 9 to 10 am Route 66 History and Preservation – John Weiss
For our next Think & Drink, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Heritage Trees—the towering witnesses of history that shape our landscape and communities. Join us as Kris Bachtell, Vice President of Collections and Horticulture at Morton Arboretum, shares the remarkable stories behind these trees. From centuries-old oaks to hidden
Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King's novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play
Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!
Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King’s novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play
Phil Angotti & Friends live in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Auditorium venue on Friday, April 11th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm). Phil Angotti & Friends bring their talents to the JAHM Indoor Auditorium Theater, and they'll being playing great tunes that you know from Buddy
Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has
This ongoing Forest Preserve District of Will County program runs from Saturday, April 12, to Sunday, April 27. Preserve hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes, an
This ongoing program runs from Saturday, April 12, to Sunday, April 27. Hours are 8 a.m. to sunset. Clean out the garage and make a difference by recycling your bicycle! The Forest Preserve District is collecting for Working Bikes(Opens in a new window), an organization that refurbishes and
Superhero Fun Run 10K, 5K and Kids & Everyone 1K All levels of runners are welcome to this family friendly event where you can walk, run, or stroll(er) on a beautiful certified 5K route. The Kids & EveryONE 1K is great for all fitness levels and abilities;
Family Fest is a local business expo that allows the kids to be focused on fun activities while their parents get to learn about organizations, businesses, and opportunities in the community!
We are having a Doggy Easter Egg Hunt Draco Dog Park, on Saturday, April 12th, at 10 AM! The event is free, and we look forward to seeing you and your dogs!
April is poetry month - come celebrate with us! Poets & singers welcome * Free to attend & participate. Hosted by Joliet's 1st Poet Laureate, Uxmar Torres! Open mic slots are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Every open mic performer can recite 2 poems or 2
Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King’s novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play
With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you'll take home with you, BoDeans continues to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and-true institution. Founded and led by original frontman, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and
Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are proud to announce a new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour. The brand-new production features musicians playing LIVE on stage and promises to bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America
Celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month with us! The talented SAM BURNS will be joined by the HERITAGE JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the premier repertory jazz orchestra in Chicago, led by Luke Malewicz. Come enjoy this 27-piece band and Sam Burns as they pay tribute to the big band
Vermillion Players is bringing us another great production with Misery. Misery is a psychological thriller play based on Stephen King’s novel and was adapted by William Goldman. It follows author Paul Sheldon, who, after a car accident, is kidnapped by his obsessed fan, Annie Wilkes. The play
Richard Joyce is a retired educator who has been researching northern Illinois coal miners and their communities for decades. He recently published a book on Spring Valley that covers the town's origin and early decades as a mining center. He will speak about the town's labor-management struggles,
Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!
Exciting News! Join us for our First Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Special Events Committee! Save the Date: April 19, 2025 Location: Allen Park Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PLUS! Enjoy FREE professional photos with the Easter Bunny! Stay tuned for more details—hoppin' good
Our Easter Egg Hunt is April 19th, at 10 AM, at Humiston-Riverside Park! The event is free and there is no registration. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance! Age groups are 0-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
Join us at Carey Memorial Park for Utica Fire Department's Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Age Groups- *Toddler *Pre-School *Kindergarten *1st *2nd & 3rd *4th, 5th, & 6th
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert Black Ink Presents, a division of Terrapin Station Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, today announced that due to popular demand, the North American tour of Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert (www.labyrinthinconcert.com) will be extended into 2025 with the addition of more than
Wednesday, April 23 Culture and Identity in Upper Louisiana Defining the "Creole Corridor" Colloquium Lunch included. Hosted by French Connexions at Washington University. Thursday, April 24 Full day conference at Washington University Site Visits in Ste. Genevieve, MO and Private Reception at St. Louis Mercantile Library, 10