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Event Name |
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Event Type |
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Location/Contact Info. |
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4/2/04- 10/31/04 |
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Bingo
High stakes bingo & pull tabs. Doors open at 5 p.m. for evening sessions and 11:30 am. for Sunday matinee sessions.
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Other |
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Milk Pail Restaurant
14N630 Rt. 25
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-742-5040
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4/12/04- 9/6/04 |
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Kane County Cougars Minor League Baseball
Class A professional minor league baseball. Picnics, group outings, entertainment, 29 fireworks dates.
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Sports/ Recreation |
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Elfstrom Stadium, Kirk Rd.
34W002 Cherry Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
8630-232-8811
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5/8/04- 10/30/04 |
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Old Dundee Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ market, produce, antiques, crafts, plants.
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Festival/Fair |
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Dundee Township Visitor Center
319 North River Street
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-426-2255
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6/5/04- 10/30/04 |
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Old Dundee Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ Market offering produce, antiques, crafts, plants and more.
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Other |
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Dundee Township Visitor Center
319 N. River St.
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-426-2255
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6/10/04- 9/23/04 |
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Harvest Market
Every Thursday from noon-6 p.m. get your fresh veggies, flowers, breads, honey, jams and much, moch more – right from the farmer’s hands.
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Other |
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Downtown Elgin
Civic Center Parking Lot
Elgin, IL 60120
847-488-1456
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7/3/04- 10/30/04 |
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Old Dundee Farmers’ Market
Farmerss’ Market, antiques, crafts, plants, produce.
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Flea Market/Craft Show |
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Dundee Township Visitor Center
319 North River St.
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-426-2255
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8/7/04- 10/30/04 |
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Old Dundee Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ Market, produce, antiques, crafts, plants.
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Flea Market/Craft Show |
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Dundee Township Visitor Center
319 North River St.
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-426-2255
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9/2/04- 9/4/04 |
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Sidewalk Sale
Outdoor Sales.
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Other |
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State Street Market Shops
701 N. State St.
Elgin, IL 60123
847-695-3066
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9/2/04- 9/5/04 |
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Summer Sunset Festival
Music, food, carnival rides, 5K run, craft show, car show, Battle of the Bands, skateboard competition.
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Festival/Fair |
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Sunset Park
5200 Miller Rd.
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
847-960-7400
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9/3/04- 9/3/04 |
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Summer Sunset 5K Run/Walk
Come out for this flat and fast 5K race. Walk, run, strolling distances for all levels. As the race draws closer you may pre-register online at www.signmeupsports.com
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Sports/ Recreation |
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Sunset Park
5200 Miller Rd.
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
847-960-7460
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9/3/04- 9/6/04 |
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Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
Stores will offer merchandise at lower than already low outlet prices. Customers will be able to pick-up a GetMore Flyer listing store sales and offers.
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Other |
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Prime Outlets at Huntley
11800 Factory Shops Blvd. (I-90 & Rt. 47)
Huntley, IL 60142
847-669-9100
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9/4/04- 9/4/04 |
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Fiesta Salsa
Parade and festival with live music, food and a salsa taste contest.
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Festival/Fair |
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Civic Center Plaza
150 Dexter Ct.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-931-6111
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9/4/04- 9/4/04 |
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Lunch-Time Fashion Preview
Enjoy the Lunch-Time Fashion Preview in the main dining room of the restaurant. All fashions and accessories are provided by the Milk Pail Market Boutiques.
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Visual Arts |
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Milk Pail Restaurant
14N630 Rt. 25
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-742-5770
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9/4/04- 9/6/04 |
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Railfan Weekend/Labor Day Weekend
Experience some of the less frequently run equipment at IRM. Steam will operate on Monday. Bring your camera – enjoy the weekend.
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Holiday |
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Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Rd.
Union, IL 60180
815-923-4000
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9/4/04- 10/30/04 |
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Old Dundee Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ Market, produce, antiques, crafts, plants and more.
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Flea Market/Craft Show |
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Dundee Township Visitor Center
319 N. River St.
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-426-2255
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9/7/04- 9/7/04 |
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Senior Class
Free blood pressure check, complimentary glucose diabetes check, low impact aerobics, monthly health talk, complimentary refreshments, 10% discount card for seniors 55 and older.
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Other |
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Spring Hill Mall
Rts. 31 & 72
West Dundee, IL 60118
847-428-2200
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9/10/04- 9/11/04 |
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Midwest Vintage Clothing and Jewelry Show & Sale
The Midwest’s top antique clothing and jewelry vendors gather in this beautiful setting to display and sell wonderful one-of-a-kind items from the 1800’s to the 1960’s.
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Other |
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Hemmens Cultural Center
150 Dexter Ct.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-428-8368
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9/10/04- 9/12/04 |
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Chicagoland Orchid Festival
Beautiful blooming orchid displays, plants for sale from vendors from all over the globe. Free plant offerings and refreshments.
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Festival/Fair |
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Oak Hill Gardens
37W550 Binnie Rd.
West Dundee, IL 60118
847-428-8500
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9/11/04- 9/11/04 |
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2nd Saturday Flea Market & Appraisal Fair
Indoor/Outdoor flea market. Vendor space $15. An eclectic mix of products displayed in the comfortable Fox Valley Hall. Bring your antiques for market appraisal.
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Festival/Fair |
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Milk Pail Restaurant
14N630 Rt. 25
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-742-5770
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9/11/04- 9/12/04 |
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22nd Annual McHenry County Antiques Show
55 Screened Antique Dealers from all over the midwest will display their wares. Antiques include furniture, art, toys, glass, rugs, household items, folk art and more. Concessions available.
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Festival/Fair |
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McHenry County Fairgrounds
Rt. 47 & Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-1707
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9/11/04- 9/12/04 |
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Historic Elgin House Tour
The 23rd Annual Historic Elgin House Tour will feature approximately 8 historic home interiors and public buildings.
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Festival/Fair |
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In Elgin
Elgin, IL 60120
847-741-2837
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9/12/04- 9/12/04 |
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Muddy Buddy Race
This is a ride and run series race with hundreds of participants who go through several obstacles.
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Sports/ Recreation |
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Indian Hills Farm
16N503 Powers Rd.
Gilberts, IL 60136
847-428-0330
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9/12/04- 9/12/04 |
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Scandinavian Day Festival – 25th Annual
Enjoy a late Summer day of family fun with traditional food, crafts, gifts and entertainment celebrating the five Nordic Cultures (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden).
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Festival/Fair |
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Vasa Park
IL Rt. 31
South Elgin, IL 60177
847-695-6720
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9/12/04- 9/12/04 |
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Grandparents Day Jazz Brunch
A special jazz brunch to celebrate grandparents. Jazz band taking requests for old favorites. Be sure to ask about mini-golf coupon and play a round with dad at Lighthouse Point Mini-Golf & Maze.
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Holiday |
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Milk Pail Restaurant
14N630 Rt. 25
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-742-5040
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9/14/04- 9/14/04 |
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Free Senior Bingo Breakfast
People 55 and older are inveted to join together to play bingo and enjoy a CinnaMonster roll and coffee.
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Other |
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Prime Outlets at Huntley
11800 Factory Shops Blvd. (I-90 & Rt. 47)
Huntley, IL 60142
847-669-9100
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9/15/04- 9/15/04 |
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Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Golf Outing
18 holes of golf with cart; lunch; prime rib dinner; one hour open bar, prizes; raffle; gifts at one of Chicagolands premier golf courses.
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Sports/ Recreation |
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Golf Club of Illinois
1575 Edgewood Rd.
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-658-5300
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9/17/04- 9/19/04 |
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The Fox Valley Oktoberfest 2004
The Fox Valley’s premier authentic German festival with food, refreshments, live entertainment and fun for the whole family.
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Festival/Fair |
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Meijer Store Festival Grounds
815 S. Randall Rd.
Elgin, IL 60123
847-888-2287
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9/18/04- 9/18/04 |
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Gala Concert – Grand Season Opening
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens the concert season with a flapper-infused salute to the jazz age. Get dressed up in your 1920’s best and listen to the first ever collaboration of two of Chicago’s best known and best-loved artists, pianist Kevin Cole and violinist Rachel Barton.
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Performing Arts |
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Hemmens Cultural Center
45 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120
847-888-4000
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9/18/04- 9/18/04 |
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Annual Fire Muster 2004
Annual fire muster with antique fire engines, contests, midnight alarm, first water and more.
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Festival/Fair |
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Fire Barn #5 Museum
533 St. Charles St.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-697-6242
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9/18/04- 9/19/04 |
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Museum Showcase Weekend
Celebrate the museum collection – special trains running in honor of the volunteers who make the museum work.
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Other |
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Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Rd.
Union, IL 60180
815-923-4000
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9/18/04- 9/19/04 |
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Civil War Days/Reenactment
Witness the reenactment of the Battle of Chicamunga. Enjoy ladies program, tea, night artillery firing and Gettysburg address from President Lincoln.
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Festival/Fair |
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Indian Oaks Park
825 Indian Oaks Trail
Marengo, IL 60152
815-568-5126
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9/19/04- 9/19/04 |
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South-Elgin – Elgin Day
Meet your neighbors from South Elgin and Elgin at the Fox River Trolley Museum for a day of family fun. Bring a picnic basket of goodies and take a trolley to a picnic. Residents of South Elgin and Elgin ride for $1.00 per trip.
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Festival/Fair |
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Fox River Trolley Museum
365 S. LaFox St. (IL Rt. 31)
South Elgin, IL 60177
847-697-4676
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9/19/04- 9/19/04 |
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Dundee Township Historic Housewalk
Six homes will be on tour dating from the Civil War era to the present. Three gardens will also be featured. Lunch at Emmett’s by reservation. Tickets available at Family Pride Cleaners on Rt. 31 or Finders Keepers on Main Street in West Dundee.
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Other |
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Dundee Area
Dundee, IL 60118
847-428-6996
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9/21/04- 9/23/04 |
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Wholly Moses, Batman
Join the Dynamic Duo in this hilarious episode where they get sent back to the time of Moses and the audience gets to play their part. From the whining Israelites to some of Batman & Robin’s famous arch enemies.
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Visual Arts |
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Milk Pail Restaurant
14N630 Rt. 25
East Dundee, IL 60118
847-742-4041
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9/24/04- 10/31/04 |
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Fall Festival
Plan a great family day where you can ride the wagon and pick your own pumpkin, visit our large petting zoo and cornstalk maze, enter our newly redesigned haunted mine shaft, see the Pumpkin Munching Monster, and on weekends, enjoy pig races and pony rides.
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Holiday |
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Goebberts Pumpkin Patch
42W813 Reinking Rd.
Hampshire, IL 60140
847-464-5952
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9/25/04- 9/25/04 |
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10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs
Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 8:00 PM
After over 20 years, and four gold and platinum albums, 10,000 Maniacs continue to influence music and generations. 10,000 Maniacs, named after the low-budget horror movie 2,000 Maniacs, has successfully stayed on the cutting edge with hits like Hey Jack Kerouac, Candy Everybody Wants, Trouble Me, and These Are Days. Current line up includes original members John Lombardo, Steven Gustafson, Dennis Drew, Jerome Augustyniak, along with Jeff Erickson and Ms.Oskar Saville on vocals.
Balcony $20; Main Floor $30;
Golden Circle $45
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Performing Arts |
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The Hemmens Cultural Center
150 Dexter Court
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-5900
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9/25/04- 9/26/04 |
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ERAMS 37th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
Our show will be a fun and educational experience for all. There will be displays, demonstrators, speakers, and dealers, covering a wide variety of interests sucy as jewelry, fossils, gems and minerals.
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Flea Market/Craft Show |
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Elgin Community College Business Conference Center
1700 Spartan Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
847-742-9244
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9/25/04- 9/26/04 |
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Fall Craft Show
Over 50 crafters set-up around the mall’s exterior selling fabulous items at affordable prices.
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Flea Market/Craft Show |
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Prime Outlets at Huntley
11800 Factory Shops Blvd. (I-90 & Rt. 47)
Huntley, IL 60142
847-669-9100
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9/26/04- 9/26/04 |
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Historic Elgin Cemetery Walk
17th Annual Historic Elgin Cemetery Walk hosts eight Elgin citizens from the past who speak to you of their lives and times as you pass by their gravesites.
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Performing Arts |
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Bluff City Cemetery
945 Bluff City Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60120
847-742-4248
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10/1/04- 10/3/04 |
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The Romeros Concert
Four guitars, Spanish flair! Be transported to the southwest in the Grand Canyon Suite.
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Performing Arts |
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Hemmen’s Cultural Center
45 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120
847-888-4000
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