Join us for Plant Bingo the last Wednesday of each month! $30 buy in for 10 games, equaling $3.00 a game. One card per person, per game! 3 FREE games after the initial 10! Win Rare Plants, Hand-painted pots, Gift Certificates, Home Goods, Workshop Gift Certificates, Cool
In partnership with the Rialto Square Theatre, a kick-off fundraising event will be held on January 30 in celebration of Imagination Library and Dolly Parton's January birthday. The Imagination Celebration – A Dolly Patron Birthday Book Bash will feature a celebratory reception and a showing of the
Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note - Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!
This exhibit tells selected stories of freedom seekers, conductors and communities in Illinois that were part of the journey to freedom on the Illinois Underground Railroad. Using photos, videos, maps, personal stories, and illustrations created specifically for the exhibit, visitors will learn the about the people and
Phil Angotti & Friends play the music of Elvis, Buddy Holly & Chris Isaak in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Auditorium venue on Friday, January 31st!
Birdwatch with hot, fresh-brewed, bird-friendly coffee from the comfort of the Isle a la Cache library. \Chat about the birds that show up at the feeders through the picture windows and enjoy the company of others over morning muffins. Registration required by Friday, Jan. 31: 815-722-9301.
Opening reception for the photography exhibit of Jon W. Balke.
This program finds Lucy Pettengill, resident of Peoria, IL, in March 1857. Learn about the struggles she and her fellow abolitionists encountered, in order to assist freedom seekers on their way north. Hear the accounts of the efforts of the underground railroad activities from someone who was
Celebrate upcoming Valentine's Day in style with a painting class. Follow along as we create this fabulous Berry Valentini on canvas. A template of the martini is provided ensuring fabulous results. Bring your appetite- full menu and cash bar will be available. Seating is limited, so book
Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Check out “Smokey Bear: The Rudy Wendelin
Bring friends, kids, or your significant other to celebrate the season of love with some arts inspired activities in Downtown Joliet. Downtown businesses are hosting free entertainment, workshops, and food & beverage specials. Thank you to Old National Bank for sponsoring this event!
Come along to indulge in some self-care and craft a unique heart-shaped succulent wreath! We'll use a 12 inch moss form and a variety of succulents to create this work of art. We'll lead you through the process which is quite easy and therapeutic! All supplies are
Get a bit of history and raise a glass with Honest Abe, our tour guide, as we visit 8 historic downtown hangouts: Tom's Place Corner Stone Tavern 111 Martini Parlour Hughie McClafferty's Canal Street Pub Matt's BBQ Nick's Tavern Main Inn Note: 6:30 pm, pick up shirts
Taking turns at an onstage piano, the dual tribute artists of the Billy Joel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image. Backed by some the best and most sought-after musicians in the business, Levittown NY native MIKE SANTORO's fingers flash up
The 2025 Winter Wine Walk! Enjoy wine, food, shopping and fun at locations throughout Utica, including your favorites from August Hill Winery & ISC! How does the Winter Wine Walk work? Visit all the locations listed on your passport and enjoy wine and food tastings. Walk between
Get ready for a day filled with love, laughter, and loads of fun at our Kids' Valentine's Party! Activities Include: Crafts Corner: Let your creativity shine as you make beautiful Valentine's Day cards and decorations to share with friends and family. Valentine Workshop: Create personalized gifts and
Step Back in Time for a Drama-Filled Journey with Folsom Prison Experience! Prepare for a high-intensity recreation of one of Johnny Cash's most significant days in his musical career – a day that history now looks back on with amazement. While Johnny was going through a tough
Local Author and Historian, Dale Maley will present his research on the progression of the Underground Railroad through Livingston County, IL focusing on stories of the route from west of Fairbury, IL to Ottawa, IL. Dale is the President of the Livingston County Historical Society and Vice-President
Grab your sisters, girlfriends or best gal pals and celebrate Galentine’s Day with some botanical inspired mocktails! During this program, guests will make different mocktails, learn about their connections to the preserves and explore the museum after hours. Light snacks will be provided. $5 per person -
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John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band live in the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Auditorium venue on Friday, February 14th at 7pm Doors open 6:15pm John Primer learned the blues at the famous Theresa's Lounge from all the blues legends, joining the bands of Willie
Have you ever wondered what to do with all of those scrap fabrics? We are partnering with Quilting in the Valley on a one-day English Paper Piecing Workshop here in the Family Room of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. What is English Paper Piecing? English Paper Piecing (EPP)
NEW & USED & ANTIQUE TRAINS AND TOYS Space Available for Train Layouts Vendors Wanted with all scales of trains – HO, N, O, G, Thomas, Lionel, Marx plus accessories; Farm Toys & Tractors, Die Cast, Trucks, Hot Wheels, Ertl, NASCAR & Racing Collectibles and other types
Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1
Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1
True North will be serving FREE Bloody Marys to all True North Fan Club members from 1pm-3pm. Not a member? Ask to join.
Bring yourself and your desire to learn this lost art form, and well supply the rest. What is provided: A lacing kit of a 18x20 foam board, bobbins for the project, pins, pincushion, thread, pattern and a handout. Learn the lost art of Bobbin Lacemaking with Donna,
Visitors to La Salle County, IL will have a unique opportunity to visit twelve area museums, historical societies, historic mansions and a genealogy guild at a special bargain price. A Passport may be purchased at any of the twelve venues noted below. The Passport price is $1
Decorate your very own 6-inch round, vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ($5 upcharge) Pretty in Pink cake in the Open Court Editorial Office of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. All supplies included! Just bring yourself, an apron, and your creativity! This event is a partnership between the Hegeler Carus
Join us for Karaoke with Host Joe Son! Start your weekend on a high note – Food, Fun, Self Serve Beer Wall, Craft Cocktails & Giveaways!
The Dolls bring dance tunes from Alexander's Ragtime Band to big band and jukebox hits, songs of war Over There and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and romantic highs and lows from You Made Me Love You to Why Do Fools Fall in Love. Admission is $25 per
Come meet folk musician Chris Vallillo ahead of his afternoon performance. Hear about his research and the details that inspired his musical pieces for this project and see the Journey to Freedom- Illinois' Underground Railroad while you're at the library. Chris Vallillo is a singer/songwriter, and roots
This exciting show brings you back to the Rock & Roll War and features some iconic tunes of the era. You'll hear songs about hope, love, loss, courage, and of course, togetherness. Admission $25 per person.
Award winning folk musician and folklorist Chris Vallillo brings the music and the stories of the Underground Railroad in Illinois to life in this engaging and powerful show featuring first person accounts of Freedom Seekers as well as performances and insights into the music that drove this
Join us for an enchanting bridal event like no other. Discover everything you need to plan your dream wedding in one place. From stunning venues to exquisite dresses, talented photographers to delectable bakeries, our expo is a treasure trove of inspiration and expertise. Indulge in delicious samples
Join us for Plant Bingo the last Wednesday of each month! $30 buy in for 10 games, equaling $3.00 a game. One card per person, per game! 3 FREE games after the initial 10! Win Rare Plants, Hand-painted pots, Gift Certificates, Home Goods, Workshop Gift Certificates, Cool
Please save the date for the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Benefit Reception. The event will feature the art exhibition Purvis Young: Messenger of Salvation and Liberation, showcasing never-before-seen paintings, drawings, and personal artifacts by Purvis Young from the Larry T. Clemons Collection, with select paintings by celebrated Bronzeville artist Raymond A. Thomas.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine French wine and exquisite cuisine at our exclusive Taste of France event! Indulge in 5 expertly paired wines and 5 dishes that capture the rich flavors and traditions of France, all in the intimate and elegant setting of Tallgrass.
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Get your paws and whiskers ready for March Mammal Madness at Four Rivers! This day is a celebration of our furry friends in the fields and forests. The festivities include two 45-minute live animal presentations by Big Run Wolf Ranch featuring a wolf. Throughout the event, enjoy
The evolution of nineteenth-century agriculture in northern Illinois. The first wave of settlers transplanted the time-honored extensive agricultural methodologies to the Midwest. But with a market-oriented base of farmers migrating to the northern counties from other northern states, this antiquated methodology was replaced with intensive agriculture which set the stage for commercial and monocultural agricultural processes.
IT'S BACK! Join the Utica Business Association for a fun filled night celebrating Mardi Gras! Parade starts at 4pm at the south end of town and concludes downtown. Check back for more details about Mardi Gras Specials, entertainment and deals!
An exclusive art exhibition featuring artwork from members of the Chicago Society of Artists. The CSA is a non-profit organization started in 1887. Now well into its second century, CSA is the oldest continuing artist association in the United States. Since its incorporation in 1889, the primary
“Nellie Bly: Adventures of a ‘Mad’ Woman” Tricia brings to life one of Victorian America’s true mavericks, New York journalist Nellie Bly. In addition to her famous trip around the world, Bly also took on the role of an inmate at Blackwell’s Asylum, writing of the horrors