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SUMMARY:Museum Campus Exploration Days
DESCRIPTION:  \nIf you’ve never visited Isle a la Cache Museum\, take advantage of this opportunity to see what’s going on in the 18th century Traders Cabin and peek inside the Native American longhouse.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/museum-campus-exploration-days-2/
LOCATION:Isle a la Cache Museum\, 501 E Romeo Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joliet PrideFest
DESCRIPTION:Main Festival 12-6:00PM\nFinale Performance by Brian Justin Crum begins at 6:00pm\nGet ready for a day filled with boundless joy\, laughter\, and unity at the Joliet PrideFest! We’re pulling out all the stops to create an unforgettable experience that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and promotes acceptance and equality. Joliet PrideFest is packed with an array of exhilarating activities designed to cater to all ages and interests.\n The Beat Goes On: Live Music Extravaganza \nFeel the rhythm of love as our stages come alive with electrifying live music performances. From local talents to renowned artists\, the music will be a powerful reminder that diversity is our strength and harmony is our anthem.\n Artistic Expression at Its Best \nLet your true colors shine with face painters who transform faces into vibrant canvases of self-expression. From rainbow designs to glittering masterpieces\, our artists will help you wear your pride proudly.\n Magic\, Mermaids\, and More \nPrepare to be dazzled by mesmerizing magic acts that will leave you in awe. And don’t miss the chance to meet a real-life mermaid\, a symbol of fantasy and wonder that embodies the spirit of PrideFest.\n Connect and Empower \nExplore our resource fair\, a hub of knowledge and support from LGBTQ+ organizations and allies. This is your opportunity to engage with advocates\, learn about important issues\, and strengthen the bonds of our community.\n Shop ’til You Drop: Vendor Market Delights \nIndulge in retail therapy at our diverse vendor market\, where artisans\, crafters\, and food vendors offer a treasure trove of unique finds and delectable treats.\n Bingo\, Bouncies\, and Boundless Fun \nChallenge your luck and play thrilling rounds of bingo\, bounce around in our inflatable play zones\, and frolic in the foam machine frenzy – all ensuring smiles and laughter are in abundance. If tech is more your thing our game truck is packed with thrilling video games that promise hours of entertainment.\n PrideFest Storytime: Sweet Tales of Acceptance and Love \nGather ’round\, dear friends\, for special PrideFest story times! With hearts as vibrant as a rainbow and a spirit that shines like a disco ball\, join us for tales that celebrates love\, diversity\, and the magic that happens when we embrace our true selves.\n Interactive Encounters \nPrepare to be amazed by up-close and personal encounters with some of our animal ambassadors. Get a chance to touch\, learn\, and bond with creatures that might be unfamiliar but share our world. These interactions provide a bridge between different species and remind us of the shared bonds that make our planet so unique.\n Axe Throwing Adventure \nDiscover your inner warrior with our exciting axe throwing experience. Test your aim\, compete with friends\, and add a touch of exhilaration to your PrideFest adventure.\n All Day\, All Love \nEvery activity is available throughout the day\, ensuring there’s something for everyone\, no matter the hour. Share laughter\, make memories\, and forge new friendships in a space that embraces love and inclusivity.\nJoliet PrideFest is a testament to the power of unity and acceptance. It’s a celebration that reminds us that together\, we’re stronger and that our differences are what make us truly beautiful. Join us as we honor diversity\, create connections\, and write a new chapter in the story of love and equality.\nSave the date\, spread the word\, and let’s make Joliet PrideFest an extraordinary celebration that will echo with laughter and love for years to come!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/joliet-pridefest/
LOCATION:Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre\, 201 W Jefferson Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Trail & Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join Lemont Township at Scarecrow Fest! DJ\, Food Trucks\, Horses\, Crafts\, Storytimes!!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/scarecrow-trail-fest/
LOCATION:Lemont Heritage & Woodland Sanctuary\, 16300 Alba St.\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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SUMMARY:Channahon Community Potato Festival
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2023 Channahon Community Potato Festival!\nReturning this fall\, the Channahon Community Potato Festival is a joint event between the Village of Channahon\, Channahon Park District\, and the Three Rivers Public Library District.\nThat’s right – we will be celebrating the infamous Channahon Potato Rocks again this year! The fun-filled day will include children’s activities\, food trucks (featuring potato-themed dishes)\, a car show\, and Brass from the Past playing into the evening. \nFollow our website or social media pages for more updates!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/channahon-community-potato-festival/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Community Center\, 24856 W. Eames St.\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
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SUMMARY:Olivia Newton-John Tribute Lunch Show
DESCRIPTION:September 26th is Olivia’s birthday! Celebrate the life and music of the one and only Olivia Newton-John! From her early hits to her “Sandy” tunes from the hit movie musical Grease and beyond\, this is a fun musical tribute for any “Hopelessly Devoted” Olivia Newton-John fan! Have You Never Been Mellow\, I Honestly Love You\, Physical\, Xanadu\, You’re the One That I Want\, and more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRICE: $50.00\n\n\n\n\nSweet Reminder is the dynamic duo that entertains audiences with the hits of yesterday in their unique playful style! Beautiful vocals and interesting harmonies meet light-hearted fun\, as Nancy Baumet and Dia Madden invite you to join in an engaging musical experience.  These former Legacy Girls are no strangers to delighting audiences with their upbeat personalities as well as their great vocals.  
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/sweet-reminder-timeless-tunes-lunch-and-show/
LOCATION:White Fence Farm\, 1376 Joliet Road\, Romeoville\, IL\, 60446\, United States
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SUMMARY:History of the I&M Canal
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Grundy County Historical Society & Museum with their first program for the year at the Morris Municipal Building. Jill Jackson with the Department of Natural Resources will be talking about the history of the I&M Canal and will also provide an update on the Nettle Creek Aqueduct. There is no admission charge and it is open to everyone.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/history-of-the-im-canal/
LOCATION:Morris Municipal Building\, 700 N. Division\, Morris\, 60450\, United States
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SUMMARY:ILLIART 2023
DESCRIPTION:  \nA juried exhibition of 2D and 3D art for visual artists of Illinois. \nTheme: TIME\nSpecial thanks to Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio for inspiring this year’s theme.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/illiart-2023/
LOCATION:Gallery Seven\, 200 W. 8th St.\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evolution of the Modern Zombie
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Kenemore\, best-selling author of “Zombie Illinois\,” on a rollicking tour of the zombie’s origins in Haitian mysticism through its evolutions in pop culture to the ravenous zombies of today.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/evolution-of-the-modern-zombie/
LOCATION:Fountaindale Public Library District\, 300 W. Briarcliff Rd.\, Bolingbrook\, IL\, 60440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Forge On! With the Scouts!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Scouting Adventure of epic proportions! Announcing Forge On! Scouting Adventure:\nOn September 30\, Three Fires Council’s main Scouting Adventure will take place with various activities and a Scout show for the ages. Hosted at The Forge: Lemont Quarries\, this event will run from September 29th – October 1st.\nEnjoy hiking\, biking\, zip lining\, kayaking\, fishing\, archery\, camping and so much more! High adventure courses are available for Scouts BSA\, Scouts. The Climb and Zipline Adventure is an an optional add-on for scouts aged 14-20 which provides toured access through the Forge’s adventure towers and ziplines.\nForge On! is open to all Scouts and their scout aged siblings and friends. Cub Scouts will have their own Scouting Adventure zone at The Forge. Come with your Pack\, Troop\, or family and enjoy all The Forge has to offer!\nFor Scouts attending\, there is weekend camping starting Friday night through Sunday morning.  Camping for the weekend is limited to all registered Scouts BSA\, Venture\, Sea Scouts\, Explorers for both in and out of Council units. Three different camping styles are available; standard woods campsites\, field camping\, and remote backpack style camping. Camping selections are available through the registration process.\nThere will be age-appropriate activities for Scouts BSA\, Cub Scouts\, Venturers\, Sea Scouts and Explorers. Non-scout aged youth and their families are also invited to attend and participate in activities.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/forge-on-with-the-scouts/
LOCATION:The Forge Adventure Park and Ziplines\, 227 Heritage Quarries Drive\, Lemont\, Illinois\, 60439
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SUMMARY:Lemont Quarrymen vs. Chicago Salmon Vintage Base Ball Game
DESCRIPTION:The Lemont Quarrymen battle the Chicago Salmon as they play base ball by the rules of the 1860s. Don’t miss out on the fun and the historical interpretation! Food and refreshments are offered.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lemont-quarrymen-vs-chicago-salmon-vintage-base-ball-game/
LOCATION:Mt. Assisi Field\, 13900 Main St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lemont's Historically Haunted Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lemont Area Historical Society for a spine-tingling journey though the eerie history of Lemont. Discover the untold stories and ghostly legends that linger within the town’s most haunted buildings and sites. Are you brave enough to venture into the unknown? Bring your own BOOze. (Adult 21+)\nMeet at the Old Stone Church\, 306 Lemont Street\, Lemont.\nTickets are $25 each. For more info: www.lemonthistory.org/hauntedbustour2023.  
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lemonts-historically-haunted-bus-tour/2023-09-30/1/
LOCATION:Village of Lemont
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Paranormal Access Events returns to Illinois’s Most Haunted Pr*son!!\nHosted by Chris Fleming\, international paranormal investigator and medium from TV’s HELP! My house is haunted\, the Telly Award Winning The Curse of Lizzie Borden\, and the international hit series for Discovery+\, Haunted Scotland with Gail Porter\, and the upcoming second season Haunted Ireland releasing late fall of 2023! \nJoin us once again for a fun filled spooktacular day and night at the Old Joliet Pr*son as seen recently on TV’s Destination Fear\, Ghost Hunters\, and Ghost Adventures. If this is your first time\, you won’t be dissapointed. The staff at the Pr*son are amazing and the location is one of the most haunted places you could ever visit. \nYou will get an exclusive oppportunity to investigate with Chris inside Illinois’s most haunted and notorious Pr*son joined by Old Joliet Prisons experienced tour guides whom will take us to each location\, introducing us its historical and paranormal significance. For those of you that have attended previous paranormal access events at Old Joliet Pr*son\, you know how active this place can be. \nAccess to this event are Limited to only 50 ticket at this price until July 31st\, then pre-sale is over and prices will revert to original price of $130. \nChris will make sure to spend time with each group and run various experiments to communicate with the spirits of the Pr*son. You will have the opportunity to walk around on your own (daytime tour)\, take plenty of photos\, investigate and use your own equipment and join in on various ITC and EMF paranormal experiments and communication circles. The Tour guides will also be there throughout the night\, to guide us and answer any further questions. \nThis Pr*son is known to have housed Richard Speck\, John Wayne Gacy\, Baby Face Nelson\, James Early Ray\, and Leopold and Loeb. We have heard singing\, screaming\, yelling\, humming\, strange noises\, seen shadows\, weird lights\, and witnessed incredible spirit communiation in multiple groups. \nWho will come through this time? \nTHE SCHEDULE : \nInvestigations day and night at: Old Joliet Pr*son\, 1125 Collins St\, Joliet\, IL 60432  \nIf you are looking for a Hotel\, we normally stay at: Clarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet\, 411 S. Larkin Avenue\, Opal Room\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436\, US \n2:45-3 PM – Arrive and Park at 1125 Collins St\, Joliet\, IL 60432 in the Old Joliet Pr*son and Check in with Chris Fleming to Receive your Paranormal Access VIP Badge. Parking FRONT at main entrance. You will see the lot and lower lots for parking. Park and Enter there at the Vistors Center. There will be an entrance and a counter inside where I will check everyone in giving you your VIP pass and sign a wavier that the Pr*son requires. Everyone must check in\, receive pass and sign waiver to enter the Pr*son. \n3 PM – 4:30PM (90 min) – Old Joliet Pr*son Daytime Access Tour– This is a great opportunity to walk around the Pr*son freely on your own for 90 minutes. Take photos of the Pr*son capturing the colors and textures of this amazing Pr*son\, grab Photos with Chris\, Sam and Dave\, walk the grounds freely and visit the Pr*son areas. See the locations we will be investigating BEFORE the nights ghost hunt. Tour guides will also be there to answer any questions. \n6 PM – 7:30 PM – DINNER @ GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET GRILL – You are welcome to join us for dinner. We will have tables reserved under Paranormal Access Event (chris) Golden Corral\, 2100 W Jefferson St\, Joliet\, IL 60435-6622. Only 5 minutes away from Hotel. This is an option and you are free to eat anywhere else if you prefer. \n**Note: If you purchase a ticket for this event and you cannot make it for the 3pm day time walk or dinner and only make it for the 8pm night time ghost hunt\, thats okay. Please let me know so I can take note. You have that option and I will see you and check you in when you arrive for the night time event. \nClarion Hotel is 15 minutes away from the Old Joliet Pr*son \n8:30 PM Check in / Meet at Old Joliet Pr*son for Late Night Ghost Hunt – Paranormal Access badge Passess will be checked as you enter. Old Joliet Pr*son Visitors Entrance\, 1125 Collins St\, Joliet\, IL 60432 \nA Group Photo will be taken as soon as everyone is together. \nWe will break down into 5 groups. Each group will be led to a different location each 45 min by a Joliet Pr*son tour guide that will stay with each group from location to location. Chris will get the opportunity to work with each group and will rotate throughout the evening after each location\, investigating\, answering questions and working with you while we ghost hunt and make contact with the spirits of the Pr*son. This way every group gets to investigate with every host. There will be one location each group will be without a host\, but still have the tour guide. \n5 Locations will be investigated. (Map# & Location);  \n\n15/17 – East and West Cell Houses\n13/14 – Chapel and School\n22 – North Segregation\n21 – Cafeteria\n19 – Hospital \n\n8:50 PM – Groups head to each location for 45 min each. 5 minute break to move to next location and use restroom if needed. \n9 PM – 9:45 PM Location 1-5 \n9:50 PM – 10:35 PM Location 1-5 \n10:40 PM – 11:15 PM Location 1-5 \n11:20 PM – 12:05 AM Location 1-5 \n12:10 AM – 1:00 AM Location 1-5 \n1 AM – 2:00 AM FREE FOR ALL GHOST HUNT – Ghost hunt any area you would like on your own.  \n2 AM – Say goodbyes\, Hhead home or to hotel & drive safe !  \nBREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN – THE CLARION HOTEL HAS FREE BREAKFAST \n* Schedule (times) may change slightly to accommodate specific locations and allow access for all attendees. \nHotel Info:  \nClarion Hotel & Convention Center Joliet \n411 S. Larkin Avenue\, Building A\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436\, US \n(815) 768-1354 \nLunch & Dinner:  \nMeals are not part of ticket price\, but attendees are welcome to join. \nThe Clarion Hotel has free breakfast\, but no lunch . \nSat Evening\, we will eat 6 pm – 7:30 pm at the Golden Coral Buffet and Grill\, 2100 W Jefferson St\, Joliet\, IL 60435-6622 \nQ&A:  \nWhat do I bring? \nFeel free to bring your own flashlight and ghost hunting equipment (recorders\, SLS cameras\, EMF detectors\, Cameras\, snacks\, . There will be water bottles there in a cooler. No Ouija boards please. Not allowed. Bring an umbrella and rain coat in case it rains. It might Friday night! the locations are inside but we do walk outside to each location. \nWhat do I wear? \nWear appropriate clothing for the weather and evening. Must wear closed toed shoes. No sandles. (due to debris on the grounds and in the building). \nWhat if it rains? \nIf by chance there is rain please bring umbrella. The locations are inside\, but we will be walking outside to get to each location. There may be thunderstorm or rain during the day Sat\, but expected to clear up by early evening. So we are still on! \nBathrooms: \nThere are port a potties on site and there maybe public bathrooms running by May. I have been told they are updating one of the meeting rooms and bathrooms and it may or may not be completed by May 9th. \nPARKING: \nThis year parking has been moved to the front Visitors entrance. They now have a heated and air conditioned entrance building. Park in the upper or lower lot and enter through the gates. We will have someone at counter to take your name. This is Free Parking. We will park here for each event. You will see flags there for parking and visitors. \nCancellations: \nIf event needs to be cancelled by promoter or location due to emergency\, tornados\, severe thunderstorms or disaster\, or if Pr*son shuts down due to COVID\, all tickets purchased will be rescheduled or refunded. \nRefunds: \nSorry No refunds* . If you need to resell your ticket let me know. To avoid phishing and resale scams\, all resell of tickets MUST GO THROUGH ME (chris) to avoid any such scams. Do not buy tickets from anyone posting on this page\, except from the EVENT BRITE website. We will try to resell your ticket if possible\, but no guarantees. \nRespect: \nThe utmost respect must be had for all the spirits there. No disrespect or taunting of the spirits please. \nNO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN Pr*son. Please do not drink just before the event. We want everyone sober. \nDM with any further questions. \nHISTORY of Old Joliet Pr*son: \nOpened in 1858\, just six years after the incorporation of the City of Joliet\, the Illinois State Penitentiary\, Joliet\, now known simply as the “Old Joliet Pr*son\,” has – for better or worse been – synonymous with the City of Joliet for nearly its entire history. The Joliet Pr*son\, with its iconic castellated gothic architecture was designed by Chicago earliest architect W.W. Boyington\, who also designed the Chicago Water Tower. The use of Joliet limestone was a trademark of Boyington’s designs and this locally quarried stone was used to erect structures all around the country. The Pr*son in Joliet replaced the first state penitentiary in Alton\, built on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in 1831. The privately-managed Pr*son quickly degraded into a state of horrendous conditions. Noted reformer Dorothea Dix personally petitioned the Illinois General Assembly to construct a new penitentiary after inspection the Alton Pr*son in 1847. \nWhile action from the State legislature and some construction occurred in prior years\, May 22\, 1858 marks the “beginning” of the Joliet Pr*son when fifty-three inmates arrived at a small structure\, which still stands\, to begin the work of constructing the larger Pr*son around themselves. This included the quarrying of the limestone from two adjacent quarries. \nUpon its opening\, the Chicago Tribune declared glowingly\, “We came away fully impressed with the belief that the important trusts at Joliet are in good hands\, that there is growing a State work which will be for long years to come the pride of her citizens.” The image of the Joliet Pr*son\, however\, quickly changed. By 1878\, the Pr*son was filled well over capacity with nearly 2\,000 inmates. Reports of unsanitary and dangerous conditions emerged and by 1905\, calls for the closure of the “old Pr*son” were made. The 1926 construction of Stateville Penitentiary in what is now Crest Hill was intended to close the Pr*son\, but it continued to house offenders until 2002\, when it was finally closed by Governor George Ryan as a budgetary measure. \nThe Pr*son is probably best known today for its most popular\, albeit fictional inmate – “Joliet Jake” Blues from the 1980 film “The Blues Brothers.” Since then\, the Pr*son has made a number of appearances in films in television\, including as the character of “Fox River State Penitentiary” in the critically acclaimed Fox series “Pr*son Break\,” and in smaller scenes in Derailed\, Let’s Go to Pr*son\, and recently\, Empire. \nSadly\, despite this interest from Hollywood\, the Pr*son remained closed\, and in addition to damage from the elements\, was subject to rampant vandalism\, including several acts of arson. Attempts were made to find suitable options for reuse\, including tourism\, by the Collins Street Task Force of concerned public and private leaders\, but these efforts were stalled by the Great Recession of 2008. Continued vandalism and destruction of the site led Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk to personally petition the state government to allow the City of Joliet to take control of the property in December of 2017. Since then\, the City looked to the Joliet Area Historical Museum to take a leadership role in operating tours at the site. In partnership with the City\, the Museum identified a number of community partners to form a public/private partnership entity\, The Old Joliet Pr*son Preservation Coalition. To date\, the project has been met with an enthusiastic response from the community of Joliet\, culminating in over 6\,500 volunteer hours\, one million dollars in in-kind labor and donations\, and nearly $200\,000 in funds raised to benefit the site. \nTrue to its historic legacy\, the Old Joliet Pr*son now takes it rightful place as an authentic\, unique asset which is inextricably linked the history of the City of Joliet\, and it continues to draw interest from visitors all around the world. \nGET TICKETS AT EVENTBRITE!! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/8556/
LOCATION:Old Joliet Prison\, 1125 Collins St.\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
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SUMMARY:Camping without Limits
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Adaptive Adventures\, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities\, their families and friends.\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED:Register at https://adaptiveadventures.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/adaptiveadventures/event.jsp?event=77383.\nCOST: Free\n\n\n\nCONTACT: (708)771-1573or experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/camping-without-limits/
LOCATION:Camp Bullfrog Lake\, 9600 S. Wolf Rd.\, Willow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roxy Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES AT THE HISTORIC ROXY LOCKPORT THEATER!\n“Spirit: Stallion of Cimmaron” \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. \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/roxy-movie-night-3/
LOCATION:Roxy Theatre\, 1017 S. State St.\, Lockport\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231001T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230405T163134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T163134Z
UID:10000121-1696147200-1696179600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Little Red Schoolhouse Arts and Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:  \nAt the 58th Annual Arts and Craft Fair\, art\, of all styles\, will be sold by artists inspired by nature! Don’t miss it!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/little-red-schoolhouse-arts-and-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231001T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230930T010715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T010715Z
UID:10001355-1696150800-1696172400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Arts & Craft Fair at the Little Red Schoolhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join The Little Red Schoolhouse for their Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by nature.\nEntrance by shuttle bus only. Shuttle busses will be at Pioneer Woods which is a little east of Willow Springs Road on 107th Street.\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/arts-craft-fair-at-the-little-red-schoolhouse/
LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231005T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230927T222847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T222847Z
UID:10001346-1696487400-1696534200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path through Water
DESCRIPTION:Louis Jolliet: A Solid Path Through Water\, is a one act\, one person play written and performed by Jim Healy\, in honor of the 350th anniversary of the voyage of Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet down the Mississippi River. Their four month voyage began  May 17th\, 1673.  Although Jolliet returned to Quebec\, Father Marquette died on his return journey.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/louis-jolliet-a-solid-path-through-water-2/
LOCATION:Brown County Library\, 515 Pine St.\, Green Bay\, 54301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231006T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230914T000256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T000256Z
UID:10001323-1696618800-1696629600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Hayride of Horror
DESCRIPTION:Are you one of the brave souls to seek out the underground of Dellwood Park? We dare you to attempt the Curse of the Bayou. This top rated haunted attraction has been hidden in the Canyons below the Hayride of Horror. The veil between the living and the dead has been lifted\, and a powerful Voodoo Priestess has been called forth from her home in the swamps. She commands a legion of fiendish monsters to assist her so that she may stay in this realm\, wreaking havoc. Do you carry the still beating heart she yearns for? You must navigate the treacherous maze to escape\, or risk being her next victim.\nNOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN!!!\nSingle Haunt Pass – $15\nCombo Haunt Pass – $25\nSpeed Combo Pass – $35       \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/hayride-of-horror/2023-10-06/
LOCATION:Dellwood Park\, Woods Drive\, Lockport\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20231002T190529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T190529Z
UID:10001356-1696669200-1696699800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Olde English Faire
DESCRIPTION:The Olde English Faire is Celebrating 50 years in 2023!\nJoin us for merriment and revelry at the Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center.\nThe Faire will feature live performances\, food trucks\, artisan vendors selling handmade wares\, Vikings\, royalty\, horses\, jesters\, merriment\, dancing\, castle tours\, and much more!\nTickets: \n$10.00 per person\n$5 for kids under 12 \nkids under 5 are free!
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/olde-english-faire/2023-10-07/
LOCATION:Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center\, 1922 N. IL Route 2\, Oregon\, IL\, 61061\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230925T230955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T230955Z
UID:10001341-1696669200-1696719600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday at the Santa Fe Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers wanted for restoration of this very rare prairie. Help with invasive species plant removal\, brush clearing & grounds beautification. Volunteers are needed to join us for a morning of fun\, learning and a little elbow grease! No experience necessary! Wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, a light weight long sleeved shirt and hat. Bring sunscreen\, water bottle insect repellent and a positive attitude. For more information\, call (708) 496-0193 or info@civiccenterauthority.org.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/volunteer-workday-at-the-santa-fe-prairie/
LOCATION:Santa Fe Prairie\, 7300 River Road\, Hodgkins\, IL\, 60525
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20231004T193448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T193448Z
UID:10001358-1696676400-1696698000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Lemont Art on the Green
DESCRIPTION:An Arts Festival celebrating Arts and Humanities Month\nFeaturing:\nFiber Art – Betty Burian Kirk\nSynesthesia Abstract Painting and Illustration – Rossa Crean Photography – Lisa Beth Kochanski\nWatercolor Painting – John Howard\nNature Photography – Penny Shnay\nWheel Thrown and Sculptural Pottery\, Painting and Collage – Nicholas Eckmayer\nMusic on Saturday Provided by\npostfixE\n(nerdtronica – Lemont\, IL)\nSix-hour live DJ mix of original downtempo\, house-inspired\, electronic music\nKids – stop by the Art & Culture booth to participate in a hands-on collaborative art piece to be on display at Village Hall\nBrought to you by the Art & Culture Commission of Lemont and the Lemont Center for the Arts Special thanks to: Lemont Village Hall\, Pollyanna Social and Pollyanna Brewing Company
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lemont-art-on-the-green/2023-10-07/
LOCATION:Lemont Village Green\, 322 Main Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230405T163021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T163021Z
UID:10000122-1696676400-1696701600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Burgoo Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Burgoo Festival is an annual village street party featuring flea marketers\, craftsmen\, musicians\, and other entertainment. More than 350 vendors will present their wares at this craft show and flea market. Established in 1969\, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois. \nOctober 7\, 11:00 am – 6 pm \nOctober 8\, 9:00 am – 5 pm \n  \n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/burgoo-festival/
LOCATION:North Utica\, 101 E. Canal\, North Utica\, 61373\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
ORGANIZER;CN="LaSalle County Historical Society":MAILTO:office@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230912T230820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T230820Z
UID:10001318-1696698000-1696705200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Watercolor Society Member Exhibition & Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Come and see the amazing works that will be on display and enjoy the reception!\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/illinois-watercolor-society-member-exhibition-artist-reception/
LOCATION:McCord Gallery & Cultural Center\, 9602 W. Creek Rd.\, Palos Park\, IL\, 60464\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230405T162842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T162842Z
UID:10000123-1696773600-1696788000@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Lemont "Unlocked"
DESCRIPTION:This free public event will provide a behind-the-scenes look at architecturally\, historically and culturally significant sites throughout downtown Lemont.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/lemont-unlocked/
LOCATION:Village of Lemont
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230814T233318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T233318Z
UID:10001290-1697274000-1697302800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:I&M Canal History Tour
DESCRIPTION:The expert historian will take you to 5 unique stops along the I&M Canal National Heritage Area from Lockport to Ottawa. Experience the rich history of the canal towns\, hear extraordinary stories\, discover fun facts and enjoy the fall colors!\n$50 per person\nRegister by 9/29/23 by calling (708) 496-0193.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/im-canal-history-tour/
LOCATION:Will County Heritage Village\, 249 West 2nd Street\,\,  Lockport\, IL\, 60441\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230711T023328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T023720Z
UID:10001250-1697277600-1697295600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Mazon Creek Fossil Day
DESCRIPTION:The Mazon Creek fossil beds are a conservation lagerstätte found near Morris\, in Grundy County\, Illinois. The fossils are preserved in ironstone concretions\, formed approximately 309 million years ago in the mid-Pennsylvanian epoch of the Carboniferous period.\nDisplays of Mazon Creek Fossils.\nBooks on Mazon Creek Fossils for sale\nBring your Mazon Creek Fossils for identification\nFree admission\nLecture on collecting Mazon Creek fossils – 1:00 pm\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/mazon-creek-fossil-day/
LOCATION:Coal City Public Library\, 85 N. Garfield St.\, Coal City\, IL\, 60416\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230404T002746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T002746Z
UID:10000111-1697355000-1697369400@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Run with the Nuns
DESCRIPTION:Run with the Nuns is a race through natural hills and picturesque scenery and Mount Assisi and the Mount Assisi Convent. This challenging all terrain course features a variety of surfaces from asphalt to grass. All participants will receive a race medal and a dry fit shirt.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/run-with-the-nuns/
LOCATION:Mt. Assisi Field\, 13900 Main St\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230722T030954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T030954Z
UID:10001260-1697380200-1697385600@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:The Life of Mother Theresa Dudzik
DESCRIPTION:  \nAuthor Patricia Camalliere and Sister Jeanne Marie of The Franciscan Convent in Lemont will be speaking about the life of Mother Theresa Dudzik.\n\nIn 1881\, Chicago welcomed a young woman\, Josephine Dudzik\, and her family who had emigrated from Poland. They settled in the vicinity of the well-known St. Stanislaus Kostka Church on the city’s vibrant northwest side. \nA generous\, compassionate\, and devout woman\, Josephine was moved by the condition of the aged\, poor\, abandoned\, and orphaned whom she encountered in her neighborhood. She came to their aid spiritually\, physically\, and emotionally\, even sheltering some in her own family home. During Chicago’s severe financial crisis of 1893\, which resulted in greater economic stress and unemployment\, Josephine upon the advice of her pastor formed a religious community to help her aid the elderly and those in need. Thus\, on December 8\, 1894 the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago was born\, and Josephine Dudzik was called Sister Mary Theresa. Sister Mary Theresa received the honorary title of ‘Mother’ in 1948 twenty-two years after her death. \n\n\nFor more than 127 years\, imbued with the spirit of Mother Mary Theresa\, the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago have responded to the needs of God’s people and have served in various ministries\, the care of the elderly and the sick in hospitals and nursing homes: providing housing and services for residents in independent\, assisted living\, and skilled nursing facilities; the operation of child care centers; teaching in elementary and secondary schools and universities; pastoral care; social service work; and sheltering victims of domestic violence. \nMother Mary Theresa died in Chicago on September 20\, 1918. Because of the heroic virtues evident in her life\, she is now a candidate for sainthood. Her remains\, brought to the motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago in Lemont from St. Adalbert Cemetery in 1972\, were sealed in a granite sarcophagus in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel. The cause for her beatification and canonization is actively being pursued. We pray that Venerable Mother Mary Theresa will be recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church and serve as a model for all Christians. \n\n 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/the-life-of-mother-theresa-dudzik/
LOCATION:St. James at Sag Bridge\, 10600 Archer Avenue\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230929T230605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T230605Z
UID:10001350-1697734800-1697749200@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Eerie Evening at the Chicago Bridgehouse Museum
DESCRIPTION:Chicago is rich in spooky tales and electrifyingly eerie hauntings. Immerse yourself in the eerie experiences\, sinister stories\, delicious drinks\, and something certain to be sweet at the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum. Celebrate the haunted season in an elegant fashion at the historic museum on the beautiful Chicago Riverwalk. Entry to the event is at the museum\, on the riverwalk. \nTickets include scary stories\, spooky experiences\, drinks\, and snacks. Special thanks to Two Brothers Brewing for their generous in-kind donation of a variety of their delicious beverages. Proceeds from ticket purchases support the education and outreach work of the Bridgehouse Museum. \nWhen you purchase a ticket\, you also are signing up for a time slot and date for entry into the museum. Please arrive to the museum 15 minutes before your scheduled time. \nTickets are $40 online\, or $45 at the door\, if they are not sold out. 
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/eerie-evening-at-the-chicago-bridgehouse-museum/2023-10-19/
LOCATION:McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum\, 99 Chicago Riverwalk\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231020T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052546
CREATED:20230930T001033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T001033Z
UID:10001352-1697828400-1697833800@iandmcanal.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Seekers & the Underground Railroad in Chicago & Northeast Illinois
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Maritime Museum Third Friday lecture series on October 20th\, presents a discussion on the development of the Underground Railroad.\nIn the decades before the Civil War\, several thousand freedom seekers travelled through Northeastern Illinois. This program outlines their stories and the range of encounters with white and Black abolitionists\, who provided assistance. \nDr. Larry McClellan has written extensively on the Underground Railroad in Illinois and northwest Indiana. He was the principal author of applications that added sites in Crete\, Lockport and on the Little Calumet River to the National Park Service registry of significant Underground Railroad sites in America. \nIn 1970\, Dr. McClellan helped to start Governors State University and taught there for many years. He is now Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Community Studies at GSU. In the late 1970s\, he was Mayor of Park Forest South\, now University Park\, Illinois. From 1993 through 2003\, he wrote a monthly regional history column for The Star newspapers in the suburbs south of Chicago. \nIn conjunction with the Bridgeport Art Center’s Third Friday Open House\, the Chicago Maritime Museum opens its doors for lively presentations on maritime history and current events each month. Come early and explore the Bridgeport Art Center’s many art galleries. Join us on Friday\, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. either in person or on Zoom. \nThe presentation is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. However\, you might just consider joining the CMM for an annual membership of just $35\, which provides unlimited visits\, access to our monthly newsletter and special events such as the Third Friday maritime lecture series.
URL:https://iandmcanal.org/events/freedom-seekers-the-underground-railroad-in-chicago-northeast-illinois/
LOCATION:Chicago Maritime Museum\, 1200 W. 35th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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