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Things To Do This Weekend April 19-21
Spring is peeking its nose around the corner in this edition of things to do this weekend April 19-21. Can you believe it’s supposed to be 70 degrees on Sunday?
Happy Passover and Easter to all of those who celebrate the holiday.
Whatever holiday you are celebrating, or if you are just ready to see the NHL and NBA playoffs, Lake County has plenty in store for you and the family.
To see all the spring festivals in Lake County, continue here.  To see a virtual tour of Six Flags Great America as we begin the Gurnee amusement park’s season, click here.
Here are your top five things to do this weekend April 19-21 in Lake County.
1. Six Flags Great America Opens
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Six Flags Great America is the quintessential experience for adults and children of all ages. The Gurnee amusement park features 16 roller coasters, amazing live shows, fireworks, delicious dining options, 11-themed areas with other fantastic rides and tons more of excitement. The Gurnee theme park is home to the tallest and steepest wooden coaster in Goliath and the world’s largest looping coaster in Mardi Gras Hangover. Later this season, Great America will be unveiling their 17th coaster Maxx Force which will break three different records in late spring/early summer. Six Flags Great America is open through Labor Day weekend on select days.
Friday-Sunday, April 19-21; Fri.: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun.: Noon-7 p.m. Various admissions. Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Pkwy., Gurnee.
2. Lambs Farm Opens for the Season
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Lambs Farm opened their doors for the season on April 15. The Libertyville farmyard features a petting area with sheep and goats and a variety of attractions like miniature golf, a mini-train ride, cow bounce house and an Old World carousel. Also visit the Dogwood Pet Shop, Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, the Cedar Chest Thrift Shop and the Sugar Maple Country Store. All the businesses at Lambs Farm benefit programs for people with developmental disabilities. Also with Easter falling on this weekend, the farm will also be serving brunch in the Magnolia Café as well as old. Peter Cottontail will also be in attendance for photo opportunities. Lambs Farm is open through the end of fall. The farmyards are open through October 27.
Friday-Sunday, April 19-21; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Farm entry is free. Other farm activities require various admissions. Brunch: $7.95-$26.95 per person. Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville.
3. “Play On” at James Lumber Center
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“With theatre, you have to be ready for anything,” said actor Willem Dafoe. Celebrate the creativity of CLC students in their performance entitled ‘Play On!’ at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. College of Lake County students showcases their abilities and talents as actors, directors, stage managers, designers and technicians. This showcase features four one-act plays including “Drugs Are Bad” by Jonathan Rand, “East of the Sun” by Darcy Park Bruce, “That First Fall” by Daria Polatin and “Wedding Duet” by Lauren Wilson. The plays range in comedy, parody, drama and other genres The Grayslake center features this event through April 23.
Friday-Saturday, April 19-20; 7:30 p.m. James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 Washington St., Grayslake.
4. Adlai Stevenson Home Tour
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  Adlai E. Stevenson II Farmhouse in Mettawa, IL, a National Historic Landmark
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“A hungry man is not a free man,” said the late former Governor of Illinois and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Adlai Stevenson II. The American lawmaker resided in Libertyville (now in present-day Mettawa). Tour his home, now operated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District get an up-close-and-personal look at “the man from Libertyville.” Visitors will learn of the speeches he wrote, his ideology of the world and his livelihood in the Lake County estate. The National Historic Landmark tour runs throughout the year on select days through October.
Saturday, April 20; noon-4 p.m. Admission: $5-$7. Preregister at lcfpd.org, by phone or pay cash at the door. Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home, 25200 N. St. Mary’s Rd., Mettawa.
5. American English at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center
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  Nice change of pace, 2.5 hours of the Beatles tribute band #beatles #americanenglishband #saturday
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“Hey Jude!” Do you have a “Ticket to Ride?” Take a trip down memory “Penny Lane” to the Round Lake Beach Civic and Cultural Center to “Twist & Shout” to the tunes of American English. This renowned Beatles tribute band takes you across the British invader’s universe from the 1963-1970 eras. This meticulous cover band takes all the fab four’s explicit details to heart as they perform with all of their costumes, vintage instruments and special effects.
Saturday, April 20; 8-11 p.m. Adult admission: $15. Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach.
For more things to do this weekend April 19-21, click here.
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locallakecountyil · 6 years ago
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Top 10 Things To Do in April 2019
Happy April Lake County! There is a slew of things to do in April.
In the words of the late, great Robin Williams, “Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s Party’!” The party is here in Lake County, IL. Besides the apparent spike in temperature, spring marks the opening of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, boating season, sprouting of nature at Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe and Lake County Forest Preserves and so many more events.
It’s also the Final Four folks. If your brackets are still breathing with this debacle of a tournament, then we commend you. Click here to see where you can watch March Madness in Lake County.
In three weeks and change, Six Flags Great America opens its doors for the season. If you’re a first-timer or even a grizzled veteran, take a look at that first visit to the Gurnee amusement park. To view the experience, continue here.
Take advantage of everything Lake County has to offer with these top 10 things to do in April.
1. Waukegan Harbor is Open for Boating Season (Opens April 1)
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  Sis. and I are going to all the local marinas and taking pictures #instagram #instagood #instapic #instalike #waukeganharbor #waukeganmarina #sailboats #yatchs #dockside #lifepreserver #boating #boatingseason #sailing #photography #photographer #photooftheday @dorosmo68 @purpleimages #purpleimagesphotography
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The 2019 boating season is officially underway! Take your vessel out on the water and witness the scenic Great Lake: Lake Michigan. The full-service marina accommodates any watercraft from sailboats to luxury cruisers. The city’s harbor and marina offer 700 slips. Check waukeganharbor.com for slip fees. Enjoy the aquatic journey! Boating season at Waukegan Harbor & Marino extends through November 1
2. Easter Bunny Meet & Greets in Lake County (now-April 21)
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  We know a bunny that is excited to see you and your family! Join us March 22nd – April 20th and get your photo with the Easter bunny!
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Located lower level center court! #easter #easterbunny #photoswiththeeasterbunny #easteriscoming #eastereggs #happyeaster
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Create a holiday keepsake this month at Gurnee Mills or Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Children of all ages can pose for a photo-op, as well as meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Both bunnies can be found in the Macy’s wing of the respective malls. Reservations are encouraged. The Easter Bunny visit is free of admission; however, photographs require an extra fee. Here are a few other bunny events around Lake County.
Photos with the Bunny at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills (Now-April 20) INFO»
Easter Bunny Photo Time at Gurnee Mills (Now-April 20) INFO»
Soothing Bunny at Hawthorn Mall (April 7) INFO»
Caring Bunny at Gurnee Mills (April 7) INFO»
Easter Event – Free Photo at Bass Pro Shops in Gurnee (April 13-20) INFO »
Brunch with the Bunny at Maggianos in Vernon Hills (April 14) INFO»
Bunny Brunch at Lambs Farm (April 19-20) INFO»
Visit with the Easter Bunny at the Jelly Belly Visitors Center (April 20) INFO»
Easter Brunch at Chessie’s Restaurant in Barrington (April 21) INFO» 
Easter Brunch at Three Embers in Lincolnshire (April 21) INFO»
Easter Champagne Brunch, Egg Hunts & Petting Zoo at Illinois Beach Hotel in Zion (April 21) INFO»
3. Spring Festivals in Lake County (April 3-28)
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  We are transforming Historic Downtown Long Grove into the suburb’s biggest outdoor beer garden for a Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, April 27!! Ticketed attendees get a commemorative glass and unlimited 3 oz pours from several of the best local beer makers and some wineries. We have live music and local food options too. It’s going to be a fun day!! *
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Spring festivals in Lake County feature the most delectable eats, eclectic live music,  radiant works of art and of course, libations. Experience the fanfare of our warming season as we provide you with the guide to spring festivals in Lake County.
Bourbon & Bonfires at Three Embers Restaurant in Lincolnshire (April 3) INFO»
First Fridays on MainStreet Libertyville (April 5) INFO»
Island Fever Beach Party at Club Tiki in Waukegan (April 6) INFO»
Fly Fishing Film Fest at Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest (April 7) INFO»
Science After Hours at Chicago Botanic Garden (April 12) INFO»
Zurko Antique and Flea Market at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Grayslake (April 13) INFO»
Unearth Science Festival at Chicago Botanic Garden (April 13-14) INFO»
Fear No Art Festival at James Lumber Center in Grayslake (April 26-27) INFO»
Derby Hat Day with After Party in downtown Antioch (April 27) INFO»
Arbor Day Celebration in Highland Park’s Jens Jensen Park (April 27) INFO»
Gold Eagle Beer, Bacon and Bourbon Tasting in Libertyville (April 27) INFO»
A Celebration of Illinois Craft Beer at Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville (April 27) INFO»
Long Grove Craft Beer Festival (April 27) INFO»
Malott Japanese Garden Spring Festival at Chicago Botanic Garden (April 27-28) INFO»
4. James Lumber Center Productions (April 6-27)
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’s but we successfully made it thru 3 shows. Love u guys! #clc #fearnoart #dance #choreo #bleedthesame #best4last #teamwork #stunts #manyfalls #brokenlights
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From concerts to prehistoric adventures to ar displays and more, James Lumber Center at College of Lake County has a performance for everyone to enjoy. The 600-seat facility will make you laugh, cry and just have some good old fashioned family fun. Here’s what the James Lumber Center has cooking in April.
CLC Gospel Choir Concert (April 6) INFO»
Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure (April 7) INFO»
Play On! A CLC Theatre Student Showcase (April 12-14, 19-20) INFO»
Fear No Art Fest (April 26-27) INFO»
5. Footloose at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire (Opens April 10)
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  We’re excited to announce that beginning in 2020, we’ll be able to use holographic technology to duplicate live performances! This means understuderstudies will become obsolete, as we’ll now be able to provide audiences with a hologram that looks and acts identical to the missing performer. Here’s to the future! #Coming2020
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You can’t ban dancing!? “Footloose” takes place in Elmore City Oklahoma, which in American history is an actual town that forbade a good ole fashion jig. Not that the law ever took hold, but the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon (featuring the smash hit song with the movie title by Kevin Loggins) was based on these events that took place in the Sooner State.  In 1998, the dancing machine movie hit center stage. The live theatre adaptation was nominated for four Tony Awards winning one in Best Choreography. Follow the story of a Chicago kid who can really cut a rug and see the impact he has on that little Oklahoma town. The show runs through June 2.
6. Tempel Lipizzans Behind-The-Scenes (April 13)
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  Throwback to some birthday shenanigans in 2015 on a beautiful spring day. Photo by @jkborys ..#blackvests #happybirthdaymom #tempellipizzans #quadrille #shananigans #tempelfarms #lipizzaner #frontlawn #appleorchard #funwithhorses #joy #springhassprung #greengrass #smiles #pferde #horsesofinstagram #baroquehorse #cavalli #cheval #caballos @amyclipper @nadalynfirenz @jessica.starck @estherinalarosa
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If you hear an emphatic neigh in the distance, it is coming from the lips of the majestic Tempel Lipizzans in Old Mill Creek. Invite mom to a meet and greet inside the dancing stallions’ humble abode. On this behind-the-scenes tour, attendees will learn about the Lipizzan history, the methods of classical riding and receive a full tour of the farm. The tour will end in the Old Mill Creek farm’s arena with a daily training session and a Q&A with the trainers.
7. Egg Hunts in Lake County (April 13-21)
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Whether that wily old rabbit is hiding your ordinary plastic egg with candy in it or you’re a member of the “Ocean’s Twelve” team preparing for a Fabergé egg heist, you can enjoy the thrill of the hunt for the pursuit of more sweets. (Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids).
Egg Hunt in Lake Zurich (April 13) INFO»
Long Grove’s Egg Hunt (April 13) INFO»
Flashlight Egg Scramble Ages 8-12 in Mundelein(April 18) INFO»
Nitelite Egg Hunt in Lake Zurich (April 19) INFO»
Mundelein’s Spring Egg Hunt Egg-Extravaganza (April 19) INFO»
Easter Egg Hunt & Extravaganza at the Historical Bettendorf Castle (April 20) INFO»
Eggstravaganza Trail in Waukegan (April 20) INFO»
Zion’s 64th Annual Easter Egg Hunt (April 20) INFO»
Antioch’s Annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt (April 20) INFO»
Re/Max Center 22nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center (April 20) INFO»
Easter Egg Brunch at Chicago Botanic Garden (April 21) INFO»
Easter Champagne Brunch, Egg Hunts & Petting Zoo at Illinois Beach Hotel in Zion (April 21) INFO»
8. Lake County 5Ks (April 13-28)
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  Run or walk through beautiful Century Park on Saturday, April 27 at the Loop the Lakes 5K Run/Walk. #vhparks #vernonhillsparkdistrict #loopthelakes #5k #centurypark #bigbearlake #littlebearlake #vernonhills #running #walking #GOVernonHills #GOLakeCounty #letsgolakecounty #vernonhillsmoms
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The weather is nice, and it’s the perfect time to get in shape for swimming season. Lake County is home to an array of 5Ks, 10Ks and more that are USATF-certified courses that allow runners to run in much larger marathons. Be like Forrest Gump and say “Now you wouldn’t believe me if I told you, but I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was goin’ somewhere, I was runnin’!” Here’s a list of the April runs.
Bunny Rock Hawthorn 5K Run/Walk & Egg Hunt at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills (April 13) INFO»
Race to Zero 5K at Independence Grove in Libertyville (April 14) INFO»
Bunny Wabbit Run and Easter Egg Hunt (April 20) INFO»
Loop the Lakes 5K at Vernon Hill’s Century Park (April 27) INFO»
Stepping Up to Wellness 5K/Mile at Independence Grove in Libertyville (April 28) INFO»
9. Lambs Farm Opens for the Season (Opens April 15)
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Native to South America, they’re known to be extremely intelligent
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with so many animals, this is a great place to take kids (or large kids like me) if you have some #freetime . . . . #traveltips make sure to buy some hay to feed the animals! Only $1 a bag . . . #love #hairstyles #iloveanimals #animals #naturelover #naturephotography #nature #chicago #chi #moodygrams #agameoftones #way2ill #life #agameof10k #hypebeast #travel_drops #travelblogger #leagueoflenses #traveling_hdr #thelensbible #fatalframes #illgrammers #beautifuldestinations
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Lambs Farm opens their doors for the season on April 15. The Libertyville farmyard features a petting area with sheep and goats and a variety of attractions like miniature golf, a mini-train ride, cow bounce house and an Old World carousel. Also visit the Dogwood Pet Shop, Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, the Cedar Chest Thrift Shop and the Sugar Maple Country Store. All the businesses at Lambs Farm benefit programs for people with developmental disabilities. Lambs Farm is open through the end of fall. The farmyards are open through October 27.
10. Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Opens for the Season (Opens April 19)
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Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor is the quintessential experience for adults and children of all ages. The Gurnee amusement park features 16 roller coasters, amazing live shows, fireworks, delicious dining options, 11-themed areas with other fantastic rides and tons more of excitement. The Gurnee theme park is home to the tallest and steepest wooden coaster in Goliath and the world’s largest looping coaster in Mardi Gras Hangover. Later this season, Great America will be unveiling their new coaster MaxxForce. Six Flags Great America is open through Labor Day weekend on select days.
For more things to do in April 2019, continue here.
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Things To Do This Weekend March 29-31
Sunnier skies and more daylight—now, that’s super. Super, too, are all top things to do this weekend March 29-31. And, talk about superheroes, read about all the great spots to catch “March Madness” and high flyin’ on the BBall court in our Where to Watch March Madness blog.
Grab your cape, butterfly net, brush up on your desire for antiques and a good play, download favorite music and get concert-ready and continue, reading for the top things to do this weekend March 29-31!
1. Princesses and Superheroes Day at Volo Auto Museum
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  Meet and mingle with dozens of your favorite characters from caped heroes to royalty at Volo Auto Museum’s Superheros and Princess event next Saturday! Kids in costume get free admission!
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Calling all princesses and superheroes. Grab your cape and super powers and head over for some super funin Volo! Join in all-things characters and comics at the Volo Auto Museum’s “Princess and Superheroes Day.” The event features roving costumed characters of all kinds, TV show favorites, villains, princesses and face painting. With a $5 donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children, visitors can sit in the official 1966 Batmobile for a souvenir photo. Roam through Volo Auto Museum for over 33 exhibits highlighted by vintage cars and tractors, movie cars, military exhibits, a kids arcade and more.
Saturday, March 30; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.). Admission: Free for kids in costume and children age five and under.  Adults $15, seniors $13, veterans and military with ID $12. Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Rd., Volo.
  2. The Diviners at PM&L Theatre
Jim Leonard Jr.’s “The Diviners” follows a small town in Zion, Ind., during the Great Depression. A tragedy has occurred in the southern Hoosier State as an amiable boy named Buddy Laymen who suffers from brain damage from an accident, passes away. The story follows the people closest to the late protagonist and their memories of Buddy as the play leads up to the dire event. Wonderful hymns culminate through this storyline as well as touching elegies describe that final moment. The Antioch theatre’s production runs on weekends through April 14.
Friday-Sunday, March 29-31; Fri. and Sat.: 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$18. PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch.
3. Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Workshop at Ryerson Woods
Help monitor butterflies and skippers at the Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center’s Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Workshop. The free admission Lake County Forest Preserve event will teach observers about the local species, assign butterfly watchers with a survey site and review the monitoring protocols with experts. The Riverwoods workshop is an adult event and registration required. To register, contact Allen Lawrance online at formbfly.org/one-page-express/contact-us.
Saturday, March 30; 9 a.m.- noon. Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods.
4. Guitarist Reentko Dirks at Ravinia Festival
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  Pat yourselves on the back for surviving a long and chilly winter. This weekend looks like the start of the warm up! Celebrate by discovering one of the top things to do this weekend in Lake County! Link in bio!
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Experience a guitar virtuoso of the guitar with Reentko Dirks at Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall in Highland Park. The versatile guitarists blends musical styles performing classics like “Love Theme” from the film “Cinema Paradiso” and legendary Argentinian pianist Ariel Ramírez’s “Alfonsina y el mar” with rock and funk from the likes of The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Queen. The German instrumentalist’s range also expands to other genres flamenco and other traditional music to make for an exceptional evening.  The storied Highland Park entity offers optional dining packages. For more information about tickets and dining packages visit Ravinia.org..
Saturday, March 30; Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Concert begins at 8:30 p.m. Bennett Gordon Hall located inside Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park.
5.  Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Jukebox Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds & Events Center
Renowned as one of the largest antique shows, The Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot-Machine & Jukebox Show (also known as the Coin-Op Show and the Jukebox Show)  is hosted at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center. The Grayslake event is not your ordinary show, as the vendors offer an array of unique items. The exhibition hall features over 300 booths providing jukeboxes, slot machines, arcade games, neon signs, coin-op machines and plenty more for season collectors. This three-day event runs through March 31. For more information, visit chicagolandshow.com.
Friday-Sunday, March 29-31; Fri.: 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun.: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Admission: $7 on Saturday and Sunday, kids receive free entry. Two-day Pass: $11 per adult. Three-day Pass: $50. Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake.
For other things to do this weekend March 29-31, continue here.
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2019 Ravinia Festival Schedule is Revealed
Ravinia is a staple of Lake County. Since 1905, the Highland Park fest has featured the top musicians in a variety of genres, making it the oldest outdoor festival in U.S. history.
On March 14, (aka Pi Day), the Highland Park mainstay revealed the 2019 Ravinia Festival schedule. It’s easy as 3.14 to get there as the MetraRail is located right outside of the threshold.
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Like every year, Ravinia showcases a slew of star-studded names. In the 2017 edition, we were blessed with a cast of legendary performers like Diana Ross, Tony Bennett, Evanescence, Whoopi Goldberg, ZZ Top, Los Lonely Boys and so many more.
Let’s not forget that the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is the resident band and has a couple tricks up their sleeves this year. Mark May 7 on your calendar as that’s when tickets go on sale.
Continue to scroll to view the exceptional lineup as the 2019 Ravinia Festival schedule is revealed.
RamseyFest featuring the Great Ramsey Lewis plus Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire, the John Pizzarelli Trio and Ann Hampton Callaway (May 31)
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  Wicked spaced-out Charles Stepney/Richard Evans production on Cadet from 1969. Features a great version of “Whenever, Wherever” as also played by Rotary Connection. Soul Jazz Records #Vinyl #microgroovesvinyl #ramseylewis #thepianoplayer #jazz #charlesstepney
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For 50 years, Lewis has provided his unique star and is an advocate for the contemporary jazz movement. He has been a crossover in the pop and R&B charts, while he also gives back to the music community. The kick off to the Ravinia season features the Windy City native (who’s registered three Grammy wins) and he’s bringing a plethora of talented friends with him. Philip Bailey, who’s the lead singer of Earth, Wind and Fire (does “Ba de ya, dancing in September” ring a bell), the John Pizzarelli Trio and Ann Hampton Callaway.
Josh Groban (June 7)
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Currently getting ready to begin his Bridges Live Tour, the gentleman with the golden pipes is no joke. Groban has sold over 25 million records worldwide.  The five-time Grammy nominee and Tony Award nominee is a musical prodigy and he’s only 38 years old. You know Groban can sing if he can do a tribute to Luciano Pavarotti. Josh Groban is also releasing a new album on April 19 as well.
John Prine (June 8)
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For over 45 years,  John Prine has brought some of the most powerful lyrics to the forefront. As one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, the three-time Grammy Award winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame in the last few months. In 2018, Prine also peaked at no. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Charts and no. 1 on the U.S. Folk Billboard Chart. The Maywood, Ill. native has beaten cancer twice and served as a soldier in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Lionel Richie (June 11-12)
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He won’t be performing on a Sunday morning, but Lionel Richie will grace the Highland Park stage for two nights singing all of the hits. The four-time Grammy-winning, Academy Award-winning, Kennedy Center Honoree, former “American Idol” and “The Voice” judge, has a ridiculous amount of accolades. Richie also co-wrote smash hit “We Are the Wolrd” with Michael Jackson in 1985 (that also won the Grammy for Song of the Year in the same year). Richie is known for other hits like “Three Times a Lady,” “Endless Love featuring Diana Ross,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” “Hello,” “All Night Long” and so many more.
Buddy Guy, Blues Traveler and Shemika Copeland (June 14)
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  Buddy is honored to accept the 2019 GRAMMY for Best Traditional Blues Album! Our most sincere thanks to the @recordingacademy, to all of the special guests who appeared on this record, to @rcarecords, and to everyone who helped make this record a success. This is BG’s 8th GRAMMY Award. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! The Blues is alive and well. – Team BG #thebluesisaliveandwell
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The sweet sounds of American blues and rock will fill the air for an entertaining night of toe-tapping and dancing. Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy is a seven-time Grammy-winning guitarist and vocalist who has been ranked 30th in Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Longtime jam band Blues Traveler and Shemika Copeland join this Friday night concert.
Tony Bennett (June 21)
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  What an amazing experience it was to perform on @mtv’s Unplugged! “Fly Me To The Moon” is one of my favorite songs to sing without a microphone. The crowd’s energy was magnetic!
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Tony Bennett makes his annual appearance at Ravinia (earlier than usual as he normally performs on or around his birthday in August). The 91-year-old legend has released over 70 albums, sold 50-million records worldwide, won 19 Grammy Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award) and earned two Emmy Awards. Watch him sing the greats like ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ ‘Rags to Riches,’ ‘Because of You,’ and so many more hits.
Little Big Town (June 28)
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The country quartet has been assembled since the late 90s, but their careers really started gaining steam around 2006. You’ve probably seen them sing at every single notable music award show. The four-time Grammy winners are known for songs like “The Road to Here,” “Pontoon,” “Girl Crush,” “Better Man,” “Themselves” and a slew of other hits.
The Counting Crows (June 29)
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This author can’t help himself and request that The Counting Crows perform “Mr. Jones and me.” The alternative rock band is celebrating their 25 year anniversary. Their album “August and Everything After” went seven times Platinum according to the Recording Industry Association and six of their albums have charted on the Billboard 200 Chart.  The band from Berkley, Calif. was also nominated for an Academy Award for their song “Accidentally in Love,” which was in the movie “Shrek 2.”
T.I. (July 2)
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Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., otherwise known as the dope emcee T.I.P from Atlanta makes his first appearance at the Highland Park fest. The three-time Grammy Award-winning wordsmith also is an actor and appeared in films like “ATL” “American Gangster” and “Ant-Man” (and it’s sequel). T.I. is known for hits such as “Rubber Band Man,” “Whatever You Like” and “Big S*** Poppin’.”
Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald (July 6)
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“Tell Me Something Good.” How about a raspy-voiced diva from Chicago and a raspy-voiced singer from St. Louis and 15 Grammy Awards between the two. Chaka Khan (10 Grammys) is ranked in VH1’s list of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll and nominated twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Windy City native is “Every Woman.” Michael McDonald was a part of the legendary Steely Dan  (who’s performing later in the season) and the Doobie Brothers. The master of the ivory keys is known for “Taking it to the Streets,” “Sweet Freedom” “On My Own” and dozens of more hits.
Lady Antebellum (July 10)
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This country band rose to quick fame and is a powerhouse in their genre since their inception in 2006. They’ve won seven Grammy Awards including Song of the Year and Album of the Year. The trio has sold over 18 million units, notched nine no.1 singles on the country chart.
Jennifer Hudson (July 14)
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  One of my favorite songs and reminders @thevoiceuk #remember the music
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“And I am telling you..” Jennifer Hudson is making her debut at the Highland Park fest with Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Hudson is known for her monster voice. Hudson bust on to the scene with American Idol. The Chicago native got her big break acting alongside Beyoncé in “Dreamgirls.” Hudson won an Academy Award for that performance and has also registered to Grammy Award wins. She is also a judge on The Voice UK and THe Voice U.S.
Ringo Starr and the Beach Boys (August 3-4)
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Ringo is one of the two remaining Beatles as many know and he’s a national treasure. Since the Beatles break up, in the 1970s he strung together multiple top 10 singles and formed the band the All Starr Band. The Beach Boys are the real deal. The astounding yet true saga of The Beach Boys is well chronicled, and by any standard, it’s one of the greatest and most musical stories ever told. Now, this unique West Coast story continues with a global celebration that is befitting of the remarkable and enduring legacy of these Rock & Roll Hall of Famers.
Nickelback (August 13-14)
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  Zürich – You remain one of our favorite cities to play anywhere. Every time here is special and this was no different. You remain as brilliant as ever. Thank you. #NBSwitzerland
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Over 50 million records sold worldwide, nine Grammy awards and 23 chart-topping singles, the Vancouver rockers are making their appearance at Ravinia Festival. Nickleback is known for humongous hits like “Photograph,” “How You Remind Me,” “Savin’ Me,” “Rockstar” and many more in their eight-time platinum career.
Sting (August 23-24)
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Sting has had an unparalleled career as he’s brought home 17 Grammy Awards between his solo tunes to the days of The POlice in the 1970s and 1980s. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner (also known as the incomparable Sting)is one of the most best-selling artists of all time with over 100 million records sweeping off shelves. Sting is a Kennedy Center Honree at the White House a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and an Emmy and Academy Award winner.
Steely Dan (September 1-2)
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Ready to “Reel in the years.” “Do it again” with Steely Dan. Bring your chairs, blankets, drinks and ‘Pretzel logic.’ The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band has garnered many Grammy nominations and won the prestigious Album of the Year award in 2001. This is a must-see act to see this summer.
Kesha (September 8)
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Singer, rapper, activist and actor, there really isn’t anything Kesha hasn’t done. The Tennessee native is making her debut on the Highland Park stage. She has attained 10 top-ten singles on the Us Billboard Hot 100 as a songstress or as a songwriter. Her track “Tik Tok” was at one point the best-selling digital single in history.
Mary J. Blige (September 13)
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It’s a “Family Affair” on the Highland Park stage as renowned singer and songwriter returns to Ravinia Festival. Blige has eight multi-platinum albums, is a nine-time Grammy-award winner and a two-time Golden Globe nominee. “Let’s get it percolatin’, while you’re waiting so you gots to dance” for her!
Other Must-See Shows at 2019 Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival in June
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Tash Sultana (June 1)
Concert Dance Inc. (June 1-2)
Rob Thomas (June 6)
Bridges Composition Competition (June 7)
Kids Concert: Vy Higginsen’s Sing Harlem (June 8)
Ravinia Stearns Music Institute (RSMI): Master Class ft. Bassist John Patitucci (June 8)
Bobby McFerrin (June 9)
Billy Childs Jazz-Chamber Ensemble (June 9)
Lake Street Dive and the Wood Brothers (June 13)
RSMI Jazz Grandstand (June 14)
Lincoln Trio (June 15)
Rick Springfield & Richard Marx (June 15)
Ko-Thi Dance Company (June 16)
Stile Antico (June 18)
Julliard String Quartet (June 19)
Bernstein’s Songfest featuring Caroga Arts Ensemble (June 20)
Kids Concerts: Catskill Puppet Theatre (June 22) (three performances)
Classic Albums Live performs Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” (June 22)
Melissa Etheridge and George Thorogood & the Destroyers (June 23)
The Stars of the Peking Acrobats (June 26)
Miriam Fried and the RSMI Luminaries perform Beethoven and Brahms (June 27)
Atlanta Drum Company (June 29)
Sugarland (June 30)
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Steve Miller Band (July 1)
RSMI: Master Class featuring pianist Robert Levin (July 3)
Fred Hersch (July 3)
The Music of Queen featuring vocalist Brody Dolyniuk and the Ravinia Festival Orchestra (July 7)
Mendelssohn Octet (July 8)
Maxwell (July 9)
RSMI: Master Class featuring violinist Mihaela Martin (July 12)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) performs “West Side Story” (July 12)
Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays Gershwin Concerto in F with the CSO (July 13)
Music of Mendelssohn featuring the RSMI Program for Piano and Strings (July 15)
Well-Strung (July 15)
RSMI: Master Class featuring cellist Timothy Eddy
“Mass” – a Leonard Bernstein Music Theater Masterpiece  with CSO (July 20)
“Ghostbusters” Film with CSO (July 21)
More Mendelssohn featuring the RSMI Program for Piano and Strings (July 22)
Gautier Capucon (July 22)
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band (July 23)
Brahms and Rachmaninoff Cello Sonatas featuring cellist Gary Hoffman and pianist Jon Kimura Parker (July 24)
Pianist Richard Goode (July 25)
“Mahler’s Symphony No. 8” featuring CSO (July 26)
“Lenny” a musical portrait in symphony, song and story of Leonard Bernstein featuring CSO (July 27)
Renée Fleming and the Emerson String Quartet (July 28)
Weird Al Yankovic (July 28)
Tribute to Rosemary Clooney featuring Spider Saloff (July 29)
Daniil Trifonov and Matthias Goerne (July 29)
Marisol Montalvo (July 30)
ABBA The Concert – a tribute to Abba (July 30)
RSMI: Master Class Program for Singers featuring Kevin Murphy (July 31)
Sweet Honey in the Rock �� Song Dance and Sign Language (July 31)
Ravinia Festival in August
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CSO plays “Beethoven Symphony no. 5” and “Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1” featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman (August 1)
CSO plays “Beethoven Symphony no. 3” and “Brams Piano Concerto No. 2” featuring pianist Emanual Ax (August 2)
Matthew Polenzani, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Kevin Murphy and the singers from RSMI (August 6)
RSMI: Master Class Program for Singers featuring Matthew Polenzani (August  7)
Denis Matsuev performs Rach 3 with CSO (August 7)
Angel Blue (August 8)
RSMI: Master Class Program for Singers featuring Angel Blue (August 9)
“On the Waterfront” film with CSO with a Marlon Brando Impersonation Contest (August 9)
Chicago (August 10-11)
Sarah McLachlan and the Ravinia Festival Orchestra (August 12)
Pentatonix (August 15)
Alisa Weilerstein plays with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (August 16)
Kids Concert: Laurie Berkner (August 17)
RSMI: Master Class Program for Singers: Folk Songs From Around The World (August 17)
Perlman plays Bruch with CSO (August 17)
Tchaikovsky Spectacular – 1812 Overture with Cannons with CSO (August 18)
Lucerne Symphony Orchestra featuring Anne Akiko Meyers (August 19)
RSMI Program for Singers (August 20)
George Li with Lucerne Symphony Orchestra (August 20)
Philippe Quint and Mart Aznavoorian celebrate the music of Charlie Chaplin (August 21)
“Trouble in Tahiti” performed by Bernstein Music Theater (Two Performances) (August 22)
Kids Concerts: Super Storm (August 24)
Pianist Marie-Ange Nguci (August 24)
Gil Shaham plays Brahms with the Knights (August 26)
Ravinia’s First Full Production of Bernstein’s “Candide” (Agust 28)
An Evening with Michael Feinstein and Christine Ebersole (August 29)
Harpsichordist Jory Vinikour (August 30)
The Mighty O.A.R and American Authors (August 30)
Dan Tepfer (August 31)
Dan Tepfer and Miguel Zenon (August 31)
Queen Latifah and Common (August 31)
Ravinia Festival in September
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Mames Babegenush (September 2)
Yevgeny Kutik and Randall Hodgkinson play Stravinsky & Prokofiev (September 7)
Lenny Kravitz (September 7)
Pianist Alon Goldstein (September 8)
Violinist Francesca Dego and pianist Francesca Leonardi (September 10)
Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway (September 10)
Considering Matthew Shepard (September 12)
Morrissey (September 14)
Kids Concerts: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella (Six Performances)(September 14-15)
Disney Pixar’s “Coco” in concert live to film featuring Chicago Philharmonic (September 15)
Continue here to learn more about Ravinia Festival. Check back frequently as the Highland Park mainstay adds to their schedule throughout the season.
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Spring Break in Lake County 2019
‘School’s out for,’ …..a week. Nevertheless, your kids have been working long hours and deserve a bit of a spring break.
There’s no need to leave on vacation. Lake County has your kids entertained and still learning even during the time off.
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From museum exhibits to sporting events, to walks in nature to egg hunts with that wily wabbit, to live entertainment to expeditions in the virtual world, there are a plethora of Lake County spring break activities to get your youngsters rested for the final stretch of school.
Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ Here are your top spring break events in Lake County.
Lake County Spring Break (March 22-31)
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Seussical the Musical at Marriott Theatre (through March 31) INFO»
Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross (through September 8) INFO»
Cooking 101 at the Grandwood Park District (through April 25) INFO»
GameTruck in Waukegan’s Field House (March 22) INFO»
You’re My Superhero at Vernon Hills Park District’s Sullivan Community Center (March 22) INFO»
Photos with the Bunny at Hawthorn Mall (March 22-April 20) INFO»
Kohl’s Children’s Museum Pop-Up (through March 23) INFO»
Extreme Block Party at DoubleTree Mundelein (March 23) INFO»
Dave Dinaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles at the DoubleTree Mundelein (March 23) INFO»
Winter Concert Series with Doug Allen Nash at Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center (March 23) INFO»
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Kid’s Cooking Class at Maggiano’s (March 24) INFO»
Spring Break Syruping at Ryerson Woods (March 25) INFO»
Spring Break at Jump America (March 25) INFO»
Spring Break Sports Camp in Deerfield’s Sachs Recreation Center (March 25-29) INFO»
Spring Break Camp in Grayslake’s Recreation Center (March 25-29) INFO»
Artrageous at the James Lumber Center (March 26) INFO»
Easter Bunny Photo Time at Gurnee Mills (March 29-April 20) INFO»
Kirk Players Presents Fairy Tales and Fables at Mundelein High (March 29-31) INFO»
Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine and Jukebox Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds (March 30-31) INFO»
Princesses & Superheroes at Volo Auto Museum (March 30) INFO»
Lake County Folk Club Concert at Grayslake Heritage Museum (March 31) INFO»
Chicago Public Schools Spring Break (April 12-21)
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Chicago A Capella: Dynamic Duos at the Gorton Center (April 12) INFO»
Of Bogs and Books at Volo Bog State Natural Area (April 13) INFO»
Round Lake Area’s Community Block Party & Craft Fair (April 13) INFO»
The Underwater Bubble Show at Genesee Theatre (April 13) INFO»
Bunny Rock Hawthorn 5K Run/Walk & Egg Hunt at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills (April 13) INFO»
Long Grove’s Egg Hunt (April 13) INFO»
Easter Egg Hunt in Gurnee’s Viking Park (April 13) INFO»
The Tempel Lipizzans Behind-the-Scenes Tour (April 13) INFO»
Unearth Science Festival at Chicago Botanic Garden (April 13-14) INFO»
Brunch with the Bunny  at Maggianos (April 14) INFO»
Flashlight Egg Scramble in Mundelein’s Dunbar Rec Center (April 18) INFO»
Mundelein’s Spring Egg Hunt Egg-Extravaganza (April 19) INFO»
Bunny Brunch at Lambs Farm (April 19-20) INFO»
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Easter Egg Hunt & Extravaganza at the Bettendorf Castle (April 20) INFO»
Eggstravaganza Trail in Waukegan’s Belvidere Park (April 20) INFO»
Zion’s 64th Annual Easter Egg Hunt (April 20) INFO»
Bunny Wabbit Run and Easter Egg Hunt in Independence Grove (April 20) INFO»
Antioch Annual Easter Egg Parade and Hunt (April 20) INFO»
Beat Bugs Sing Along at Hawthorn Mall (April 20) INFO»
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Lake County Fairgrounds (April 20) INFO»
Easter Egg Brunch at Chicago Botanic Garden (April 21) INFO»
Easter Champagne Brunch, Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo at Illinois Beach Hotel in Zion (April 21) INFO»
Places To Go during both Spring Breaks
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Wilmot Mountain  in Wilmot just north of Lake County INFO»
Jump America in Gurnee INFO»
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois in Gurnee INFO»
Kristof’s Entertainment Center in Round Lake Beach INFO»
Tilt Studio in Gurnee Mills INFO»
Whirlyball Vernon Hills INFO»
Wildlife Discovery in Lake Forest INFO»
For more things to do during Spring Break in Lake County, continue here.  
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Things To Do This Weekend March 22-24
Spring has sprung and we’re ��hitting the town’ with the top things to do this weekend March 22-24!
What better way to awaken from your hibernation than to plan for the warming season by reading our list of Spring Festivals in Lake County?
We’ve got our money on you this year to win your squad’s March Madness bracket tournament. Looking for a place to watch the games and rub it in your opponents faces when your pick advances and theirs doesn’t? Read our guide for the best places to watch the tournament in Lake County here.
Trade your winter boots for a pair of galoshes and continue reading for the top things to do this weekend!
1. Extreme Block Party and Taste of the Towns at the DoubleTree Libertyville-Mundelein
There’s a party at the DoubleTree hotel in Mundelein and you’re invited. Join the Green Oaks Libertyville Mundelein Vernon Hills (GLMV) Chamber of Commerce’s annual Extreme Block Party Family Fxpo and Taste of the Towns this Saturday for an afternoon of food, fun and fraternity. Attendees will browse the goods and services from more than 100 local vendors, sample fare from nearby eateries, witness the renowned Dave Dinaso’s Famous World of Reptile Show and more. Vendors at the Mundelein event will giveaway more than 50 raffle prizes and specials throughout the course of the afternoon.
Saturday, March 23; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein.
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2. The Orchid Show at Chicago Botanic Garden
Bloom at the Chicago Botanic Garden for the final weekend of the beloved Orchid Show. The Glencoe exhibit, “In the Tropics,” is the only one of its kind in the Chicago area featuring over 12,000 brilliantly beautiful and unusual orchids from around the world. The show is located in the Regenstein Center.
Friday-Sunday, March 22-24; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $8-$12. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe.
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3. RV Outlet Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Yearning for a vacation? Join the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center for the RV Outlet Show this weekend. New models including class A-C gas motorhomes, diesel pusher motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers, fold downs, hybrids and more will line the floors of the massive 65,000 square foot facility in Grayslake. Hit the road for the Lake County Fairgrounds!
Friday-Sunday, March 22-24; Fri.: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake.
  4. You’re My Superhero in Vernon Hills
Fly to Vernon Hills this Friday for “You’re My Superhero” at the Sullivan Community Center. Mothers, aunts, grandmothers or other significant females and their young men, ages 3-11 years old, will dress as their favorite superheroes and spend the evening dancing, playing games, listening to music and more. The “super” evening will conclude with a generous scoop of ice cream for all attendees. Visit vhparkdistrict.org for more information and to register.
Friday, March 22; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission: $20-$25. Additional child: $10-$12.Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills.
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5. Seussical at the Marriott Theatre
“Oh, the thinks you can think when you think about Seuss!” Lincolnshire’s Marriott Theatre continues the exceptional production. Several of your favorite characters from Dr. Seuss’s feel-good stories, including Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and more come to life in this special hour-long performance. The cast opens the floor to conduct a Q&A session for the youngsters following the show. The March 22 show is nearly sold out. “Seussical” runs through March 31.
Friday-Sunday, March 22-24; 10 a.m. Admission: $15.23. Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire.
For all other events and activities happening this weekend, continue here.
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Where to Watch March Madness 2019 in Lake County
Third-month mania is upon us, and you might be searching for a place for the squad to watch March Madness 2019 in Lake County.
Everyone is also is ready to see some dramatic collegiate hoops. Watch your upset special and gain bragging rights at one of these fine establishments.
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This blogger is ready to see how much Zion Williamson of Duke dominates (that guy can ball).
So while you may enter feeling overly confident on your NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball selections, you may leave on day one with your brackets busted. Tis the season for busted brackets.
Here is where you can watch March Madness in Lake County
Northern Lake County Places to Watch March Madness
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BBQ’d Productions 34121 N. US Highway 45, Suite 1, Third Lake
Bill’s Pub North 18945 W. Washington St., Third Lake
Chrissoula’s Restaurant 602 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
El Puerto Mexican Restaurant 200 N. Forest Ave., Fox Lake
Giordano’s Pizza Gurnee 7105 Grand Ave., Gurnee
Harbor Brewing Co. 811 Sheridan Rd., Winthrop Harbor
Light the Lamp Brewery 2 S. Lake St., Grayslake
The Lodge of Antioch 899 Main St., Antioch
Main Street Social 608 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Mickey Finn’s Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Only Child Brewing Company 130 Tri-State Prkwy., Suite 124, Gurnee
O’Toole’s of Libertyville 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
O’Toole’s Lake Villa 10 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa
Port of Blarney 27843 W. Grass Lake Rd., Antioch
Route 41 Roadhouse 38902 N. U.S. Highway Route 41, Wadsworth
The Shanty Restaurant 38985 N. U.S. Highway 41, Wadsworth
Timothy O’Tooles’s Pub Gurnee 5572 Grand Ave., Gurnee
Zümbier Brewery 3232 W. Monroe St., Waukegan
Southern Lake County Places to Watch March Madness
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BBQ’d Productions  405 N. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
Bill’s Pizza & Pub 624 S. Lake St., Mundelein
Bosacki’s Home Brew Microbrewery 610 E. Hawley St., Mundelein
Buffalo Creek Brewing Co. 360 Historical Ln., Long Grove
Cadwell’s Grille 1445 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield
Chessie’s Restaurant 200 Applebee St., Barrington
Claim Company 506 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
Copper Fiddle Distillery 532 W. Route 22, Lake Zurich
Flesk Brewing Co. 200 Applebee St., Suite. E, Barrington
Giordano’s Buffalo Grove 270 N. McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove
Half Day Brewing Co. 200 Village Green, Lincolnshire
Karma Pub 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein
Lindy’s Landing Restaurant & Marina 115 Park St., Wauconda
Maggiano’s Little Italy 307 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
The Onion Pub & Brewery 22221 N. Pepper Rd., Barrington
Roaring Table Brewery 739 W. Illinois Route 22, Lake Zurich
Slyce Coal Fired Pizza Co., Highwood 254 Green Bay Rd., Highwood
Slyce Coal Fired Pizza Co. Wauconda 127 N. Main St., Wauconda
Tighthead Brewery 161 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein
The Village Tavern 135 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills 285 Center Dr., Vernon Hills
Wright’s Brew & Bistro 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire
For a list of more places to watch the March Madness, continue here. To prep see about the multiple flights you can sip during Third Month Mania, click here to learn more about the Lake County Libation Trail.
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Spring Festivals in Lake County, IL
Spring festivals in Lake County “Hath put a spirit of youth in everything” (Billy Shakes – or William Shakespeare as we like to call him)
Spring festivals in Lake County feature the most delectable eats, eclectic live music,  radiant works of art and of course, libations.
Also, the Ravinia schedule was released today. We will provide a list shortly.
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  THE WAIT IS OVER! From Richie to Ringo and the CSO to Coco, our 2019 summer lineup is packed with hit makers and hip shakers. Experience music in a whole new way this summer at Ravinia. Full lineup at Ravinia.org/Calendar
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Whether or not we base our meteorology off of a ground-dwelling mammal that can locate his or her shadow and predict the weather is moot now.
Experience the fanfare of our warming season as we provide you with the guide to spring festivals in Lake County.
You’re My Superhero at the VH Park District (March 22)
“There goes my hero. Watch him (her) as he (she) goes,” (the Foo Fighters). The Vernon Hills Park District launches their new You’re My Superhero event bonding the young gentleman with his favorite female role model. Whether it be mom, grandma, auntie, cousin or someone else with the double X chromosome, it is guaranteed to be a super event. The caped crusading event also features music, dancing, games and ice cream.
Friday, March 22; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission $20-$25. Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills.
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Extreme Block Party Family Expo & Taste (March 23)
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Take the family out for a day of fun as DoubleTree Mundelein hosts their annual Multi-Chamber Extreme Block Party Family Expo & Taste. This event will feature 100-plus local vendors, live entertainment, 50+ raffle prizes, a live reptile show featuring Dave DiNaso, face painting, food samples, product demonstrations from local eateries and so much more. This festive event is for all ages and free of admission.
Saturday, March 23; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. DoubleTree Mundelein, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein.
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Bourbon & Bonfires at Three Embers Restaurant (April 3)
Visit the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort and take a sabbatical with some scotch on the rocks around an open fire. The Three Embers Restaurant tasting series happens three times a year (June 19 and Oct. 23). This specific event has a four-course meal included and the featured libations are from Jack Daniel’s and Old Forester. Get your tix now because space is limited.
Wednesday, April 3; 6:30-8 p.m. Tickets: $45 per person. Three Embers, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire.
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First Fridays in MainStreet Libertyville (April 5, May 3, June 7)
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. Stores are open late for all your summer shopping needs! And our restaurant have specials to quench your thirst and hunger after all that shopping
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MainStreet Libertyville invites one and all to their monthly celebration of First Fridays on MainStreet. A variety of fantastic drinks, mouth-watering eats and live entertainment surrounds the event as you peruse the Lake County local mom and pop stores offering promotional sales. Be there or be square! The Friday celebration is a free admission event.
First Friday of the month; 6-9 p.m. Downtown Libertyville, Milwaukee Avenue.
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Island Fever Beach Party at Club Tiki (April 6)
It’s a party at Club Tiki and everyone’s invited (well if you’re 21 and older). The Waukegan Lake County Libation Trail participant is throwing a tropical box social reminding us that summer is not far away at all. Spinning the wheels of steel is DJ SP SOUNDTRAXX. This St. Dismas Parish Fundraiser also features island-themed eats, lots of dancing and of course the Gold Pyramid House Vodka. One ticket includes admission, dinner and one drink. Call St. Dismas Parish at 847-623-5050 for tickets.
Saturday, April 6; 5-11 p.m. Tickets: $50. Club Tiki, 3500 Sunset Ave., Waukegan.
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Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Gorton Center (April 7)
There’s no hook, line or sinker to experience the prominent Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Gorton Community Center’s John & Nancy Hughes Theater this Sunday. Fishing fanatics gather each year to soak up films from around the world and dream about casts yet unmade. The tour stopping at the Lake Forest facility is dedicated to supporting the sport’s educational and environmental efforts. There will be a fly fishing expo from 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, April 7; 1 and 4 p.m. Admission: $15. Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest.
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Fear No Art Fest at the James Lumber Center (April 26-27)
Every year the James Lumber Center gives us a slew of eye-opening performances from the Fear No Art Festival. This year is no different as the Grayslake Art Festival reaches its 21st year at the College of Lake County. This lively festival features a variety of artists performing music, dance and poetry. Also, there will be a stunning display of other art mediums including paintings, photography and sculptures by CLC students and community artists.
Friday-Saturday April 26-27; Fri: 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m. James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.
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Arbor Day Celebration in Highland Park(April 27)
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“You can’t see the wood for the trees?” Highland Park celebrates the tree holiday as dozens of local business plant trees, shrubs and flowers around the city. The event features a live raptor talk (Falcons) and a touch-a-truck exhibit for the kiddies. While supplies are available, the city will give away 500 free oak tree seedlings.
Saturday, April 27; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave., Highland Park.
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Long Grove Craft Beer Fest (April 27)
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Our hop and barley-loving friends over the age of 21 will not want to miss yet another craft festival, this time at the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival. (We’re pretty spoiled here, you know.) This sudsy event’s ticket includes a commemorative glass and unlimited three-ounce samples. Lake County Libation Trail participants for the fest include Buffalo Creek Brewing and others will be on hand for the event. The beer sipping affair also features live tunes from Anderlik & Otto from noon-2 p.m. and Charlie Foxtrot 2:30-5 p.m.  Don’t forget to peruse the niche stores of beautiful Historic Downtown Long Grove.
Saturday, April 27; noon-5 p.m. Tickets: $40-$50. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 360 Historical Ln., Long Grove.
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Malott Japanese Garden Spring Festival (April 27-April 28)
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Celebrate spring in the Chicago Botanic Garden by writing a seasonal haiku and making a cherry blossom hanging scroll, plus try other hands-on activities like a suminagashi paper marbling demonstration. Experience traditional storytelling and a koto harp and Skahuachi flute music performance, and take a walk in the Japanese Garden.
Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe.
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Cinco de Mayo in Lake County (May 3-5)
Lake County has adopted the tradition of Cinco de Mayo. The fiesta hosted by the Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center features more than 25 live bands including mariachis, folkloric dancers, rides, games, delicious traditional cuisine and libations.
Friday-Sunday, May 3-5; Fri & Sat: Noon-midnight, Sun: Noon-11 p.m. Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake.
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Lake Zurich Craft Beer Fest (May 10-11)
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  Our lineup for Lake Zurich Craft Beer Fest next Friday (5/11) is looking *almost* as nice as today’s weather in Chicago! From left to right we have False Acriminations (chocolate coconut porter), Juice Junkie Tests Positive for Being on the Juice: Tests 1 & 2 (NEIPA w/ Citra, El Dorado and Denali), and Jalapeño on Rye (Saison with jalapeños and lemongrass tea). The tasters shown are from the previous two years… wonder what this year’s glasses will look like
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Cheers to the two-day brew third annual Lake Zurich Craft Beer Fest in Paulus Park. Attendees will be able to sample more than 100-craft beers by prestigious local and regional breweries. The fest also features live music and plenty of eats for purchase. The band line up includes Louder Now and Nerdvana on Friday and Fletcher Rockwell and Lava Rock on Saturday. All attendees will receive a souvenir three-ounce tasting glass. This is a 21 and older event.
Friday-Saturday, May 10-11; 5-10 p.m. Admission: $39-$50. Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich.
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Food Truck Frenzy at College of Lake County (May 11)
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Fare aficionados will go on a Food Truck Frenzy at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Whether you are considering hiring a food truck for your wedding, office, party at home or you just want to make your taste buds dance; this Grayslake family-friendly event is for you. The food fight features food trucks including Your Sister’s Tomato Wood Fired Pizza, Happy Lobster and more. The proceedings of this event will go towards the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Saturday, May 11; noon-5 p.m. Admission: $30. College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.
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Long Grove Chocolate Fest (May 17)
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Anything is good if it’s made of chocolate. The annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival kicks off this weekend as we celebrate the slow change to spring. Be in a chocolate lover’s paradise as Long Grove Confectionery will be in attendance as well as a plethora of other vendors, live entertainment and of course your chocolatey vices. Fan favorite bands include Sixteen Candles, 7th Heaven, Karma Committee, Midnight Rider and more.
Friday-Sunday, May 17-19; Fri: noon-11 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission: $5-$15. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 360 Historical Ln., Long Grove.
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Lincolnshire’s Food Truck Fridays (beginning May 17)
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“Food, glorious food! what is there more handsome!” Lincolnshire’s Food Truck Fridays are located in the Corporate Center Parking Lot and offer a variety of choices in the gourmet eats department. The foodie frenzy includes local trucks providing barbecue, innovative sandwiches, seafood options, international eats and so much more. Take in the aromas that waft through the air, while a delectable dish is prepared right in front of your eyes. There will also be kiddie entertainment and live music. The event runs every other Friday through August 23.
May 17-August 23; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Lincolnshire Corporate Center Parking Lot, 300 Knightsbridge Pkwy., Lincolnshire.
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Blarney Island Opening Weekend (May 18)
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Don’t have the time to make it out to the Sunshine State this year? No worries. Blarney Island is bringing Key West to the Midwest for an entire weekend of festivities. Enjoy a weekend of good times, drinks, eats and a live DJ.
Saturday-Sunday, May 18-19. Blarney Island, 27843 W. Grass Lake Rd., Antioch.
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StarWauk (May 18)
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The City of Waukegan is altering the ArtWauk; pray they don’t alter it any further. It’s not a trap because this edition of the Waukegan artsy celebration is transforming to StarWauk. This inaugural festival of the Star Wars saga and science-fiction genre during the monthly ArtWauk features free live entertainment, art exhibits, unique shops, costume contests, delicious eats and more. Have fun, you will.
Friday, May 19; 5-10 p.m. Downtown Waukegan, Genesee Street.
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Thunder on the Chain at Blarney Island (May 30-August 29)
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The Chain O’Lakes is far from placid on Thursday nights during the summer. Thunder on the Chain features the unique world of drag boat racing from June-September hosted by Blarney Island on Grass Lake. If you have the need for speed on a ‘school night,’ witness these fearless racers competing in nine different classes from the Northern Illinois Drag Boat Association as they sprint for the gold. Thunder on the Chain fields races through August 29.
Thursdays, May-August. Blarney Island, 27843 W. Grass Rd., Antioch.
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Bitter Jester Music Festival in Highland Park (beginning May 31)
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The Bitter Jester Music Festival (BJMF) is the Midwest’s largest professional music competition for rising-star musicians (bands and solo artists alike). BJMF supports and promotes young and emerging talent from across Northern Illinois & Indiana, all across Wisconsin, and into Southern Michigan. The competition gives participating young adults an opportunity to receive professional feedback from working musicians and, most importantly, meet and connect with dozens of other musicians their own age.  The winner moves on to perform at the Navy Pier and the Taste of Highland Park. The fest runs on Fridays through early July.
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Ravinia Festival in Highland Park (June 1-30)
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Summer’s marquee event is Ravinia in Highland Park. This festival is the oldest outdoor music event in North America. The Highland Park event has hosted everyone from Tony Bennett to Luciano to Miles Davis to B.B. King to Lauryn Hill to Dolly Parton to Bob Dylan and a host of other unbelievable acts. Upon your visit, don’t forget your wine, picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs so you can thoroughly enjoy a warm summer night in the Lake County City. Here’s who has been announced to perform in June. The event runs through early September.
Tash Sultana with the Pierce Brothers (June 1)
Concert Dance Inc. (June 1-2)
Rob Thomas (June 6)
Bridges Composition Competition (June 7)
Josh Groban: Bridges Tour (June 7)
VY Higginsen’s Sing Harlem Choir (Kids Concert) (June 8)
John Patitucchi (June 8)
Harlem Quartet (June 8)
John Prine: The Tree of Forgiveness World Tour at Ravinia Festival (June 8)
Bobby McFerrin (June 9)
Billy Childs Jazz Ensemble (June 9)
Lionel Richie (June 11-12)
Lake Street Dive and the Woods Brothers (June 13)
Ravinia Stearns Music Institute (RSMI) Jazz Grandstand (June 14)
Buddy Guy, Blues Traveler and Shemekia Copeland (June 14)
Lincoln Trio (June 15)
Ko-Thi Dance Company (June 16)
Stile Antico (June 18)
Julliard String Quartet (June 19)
Bernstein’s Songfest (June 20)
Tony Bennett (June 21)
Catskill Puppet Theater: The Villain’s Mustache (Kid’s Concert – three showings) (June 22)
The Stars of the Peking Acrobat (Kids Concert) (June 27)
Miriam Fried and the RSMI Luminaries perform Beethoven and Brahms (June 27)
Little Big Town (June 28)
Atlanta Drum Academy (Kids Concert (June 29)
Counting Crows (June 29)
Sugarland (June 30)
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Ray Bradbury Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Fest (June 1)
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  Come buy some art to decorate your dorm room! We’re here till 6!
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For nearly two decades, Waukegan has celebrated a festival named for the mastermind behind Fahrenheit 451 and Martian Chronicles. The 16th annual Ray Bradbury Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival features art, music, dance and the Drum Circle, “As Waukegan Grows.” Come enjoy this Bowen Park Festival sponsored by the city of Waukegan and the Waukegan Park District.
Saturday, June 1; 11a.m.-6 p.m.
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Grayslake Craft Beer Festival (June 1)
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Thirsty for an ice cold brew? Downtown Grayslake hosts the village’s seventh annual Craft Beer Festival featuring over 60 brewers handing out cold ones, eats, live music and more. Don’t miss this wide variety of tasty suds Saturday afternoon.
Saturday, June 1; 1-5 p.m. Admission: $35-$65. Downtown Grayslake, 61 S. Whitney St.
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Lambs Farm Champion Car Show (June 2)
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  Thank you to all who participated in this years Champion Car Show! Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event a great success! And thank you to our spectators for visiting! Check out more pictures on our Facebook page.
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Put your weekend into gear at the Lambs Farm Champion Car Show this Sunday. Peruse dozens of classic automobiles at the free Libertyville event and enjoy a variety of music and raffles from Lovin’ Oven, Rollands’ Jewelers, Shakou Cares and more. Once you’ve procured your appetite, head to the beer and food tent to tame your hunger and quench your thirst.
Sunday, June 2; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville.
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Mundelein Craft Beer Festival (June 8)
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Mundelein Community Connections and Tighthead Brewing Company join forces to host the Mundelein Craft Beer Festival. Admission for this event includes a souvenir tasting glass and brew samples from over 40 local breweries. The Mundelein brew fest also features live music and food trucks with serving fare for purchase. Designated driver tickets are available.
Saturday, June 8; 1-5 p.m. Tickets: $15-$45. Mundelein Village Hall, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein.
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Libertyville Days Festival (July 13-16)
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It’s the party of the year in Libertyville! For four memorable days, beautiful downtown Libertyville provides a weekend full of activities including a parade, pageant, carnival rides, Church Street eats, beer garden, an arts and craft fair, eating competitions, car show, live entertainment and so much more. The theme of the village’s event is celebrating the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon. The live entertainment includes Six Speed Tranny, Foolhouse, Ivy Ford, Sneezy, Mellencourgar, the Modern Day Romeos and more.
Thursday-Sunday, June 13-16. Thurs: 5-11 p.m., Fri & Sat: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. Various Times. Downtown Libertyville.
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Zion Nostalgia Days (June 14-15)
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Are you craving some memories? Watch your past come back to life as Zion hosts Nostalgia Days at Shiloh Park. Enjoy live music, Lake County’s largest longest running car, truck & motorcycle show, outdoor movies, a carnival, laser tag, scrumptious eats and so much more.
Friday-Saturday, June 14-15. Downtown Zion, Sheridan Road.
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ArtWauk (June 15)
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Fill your artistic void with the ever-extravagant monthly ArtWauk in Downtown Waukegan. Enjoy a plethora of talented individuals showcasing their work in many different art mediums. In addition to the portraits, sculptures and other artistic vibes, munch on some delicious dining options downtown or feel the flow of the tunes from the live entertainment at this free event occurring every third Saturday of the month.
Saturday, June 15; 5-10 p.m. Downtown Waukegan.
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Highland Park’s Food Truck Thursdays (June 6-September 14)
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  A perfect night for food, friends and summer fun at #foodtruckthursday in Ravinia. @hpilgov
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This event delights the famished of Lake and Cook County at this scrumptious spectacle. Journey to Highland Park’s Food Truck Thursday for fun in the sun with inspired dishes. Ravinia Brewing Co. and Abigails American Bistro will provide the libations for the event. Visitors can also enjoy live music, family arts & crafts, bags and more. The event will occur every Thursday through September 12 except on the Fourth of July.
Thursdays, June-September. Ravinia District, between Dean, Roger Williams and St. Johns Avenues, Highland Park.
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Antioch’s Summer Arts & Crafts Faire and Antioch’s Wizards Weekend (June 15)
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This newly designed Antioch Summer Arts and Crafts Faire will feature artisans from around the country. Over 140 brilliant maestros will display their unique works of art. There will also be plenty of children’s activities including face painting, balloon art and more! Is wizard chess your game or is it Quidditch? This magical weekend running alongside with Antioch’s Summer Arts & Craft Faire provides a slew of enchanting activities including costume contests, games, a scavenger hunt and other Harry Potter-themed happenings. Wizards and muggles of all ages will enjoy this free admission event! The Antioch Chamber urges attendees to dress as the character that most closely relates to you. Some of the events hosted in the downtown Antioch festival require advance registration.
Saturday, June 15; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Downtown Antioch.
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Key West Fest at Blarney Island (June 20-23)
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Don’t have the time to make it out to the Sunshine State this year? No worries. Blarney Island is bringing Key West to the Midwest for an entire weekend of festivities. Enjoy a weekend of good times, drinks, eats and a live performance lineup that includes John Solinski, Pirates over 40 and Tropixplosion.
Thursday-Sunday, June 20-23. Blarney Island, 27843 W. Grass Lake Rd., Antioch.
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Things To Do This Weekend March 15-17
“Everyone’s a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!” The old adage rings true this weekend with several of Lake County’s top things to do this weekend March 15-17.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Lake County Restaurant Week this year. We hope you had a phenomenal dining experience(s) at one or many of Lake County’s fine eateries.
The greenest holiday of the year lands on a Sunday this month. Don’t know how to celebrate this year? We have a few ideas! Erin Go Bragh in Lake County!
Grab your greatest green garments and discover the top things to do this weekend!
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  Bundle up and hit the town this weekend at Waukegan’s monthly ArtWauk! Stroll through multiple art galleries, listen to live tunes and enjoy the company! #LetsGoLakeCounty
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1. ArtWauk/Jim Breuer in Waukegan
It’s a wacky weekend in Waukegan and you’re invited to join the fun. The city’s famed ArtWauk “paints” the town with sculptures, film, theatre, comedy, music, performance art, food and more. The free admission Saturday arts event opens the doors to all art galleries throughout Waukegan. Also, former “Saturday Night Live” actor, Jim Breuer brings his witty comedy and hilarious impressions to the Genesee Theatre on Friday evening. The zany comedian is listed on Comedy Central’s 100 Greatest Standups of All Time for his crazy stage antics speaking on subjects spanning marriage, parenting and heavy metal music. Visit GeneseeTheatre.com for tickets.
ArtWauk: Saturday, March 16; 5-10 p.m. Free admission. Various locations in downtown Waukegan. Jim Breuer: Friday, March 15; 8 p.m. Admission: $23-$33. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
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Meet Alex Ross at the Dunn Museum — their MARVELOCITY exhibit opens next Saturday! Alex will be signing from 2-5pm. Get more details and RSVP at the Facebook event (link in bio) #alexross #comicart #marvelocity #marvel #marvelcomics #spiderman #libertyville #lakecounty #DunnMuseum @visitlakecounty @libertyville_il @mainstreetlibertyville
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2. “Marvelocity” at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum
Fly to Libertyville this weekend to discover the works of renowned comic book artist, Alex Ross for “Marvelocity” Ross’s repertoire includes the iconic images of Spiderman, Captain America, Iron Man, Storm from X-Men, the Avengers, Black Panther and more. Attendees at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum exhibit will experience a short documentary focusing on Ross’s life work: dozens of illustrations featuring some of Marvel and DC Comics famous heroes and villains. “Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross” exhibit runs through September 8.
Friday-Sunday, March 15-17; Fri.-Sat.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.: Noon-5 p.m. Admission: $3-$6. Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville.
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  We are excited to see all the participants at the Deer Park St. Paddy’s 5K & 10K Run/Walk. Be sure to look for us we will be handing out @kindsnacks and rooting you on to finish. Stay after the race for awards and shopping.
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3. Deer Park Town Center’s St. Paddy’s Day 5K/10K Run/Walk
Lace up your running shoes for Deer Park’s annual St. Paddy’s 5K and 10K Run/Walk. Gather your greatest green gear and hit the path as the sweet sounds of live Irish music fill the air. Cross the finish line and receive a handful of Irish-inspired treats, a commemorative pint glass and other post-race goodies. There’s also a Kids Dash competition beginning at 8:15 a.m. For more information and to register, visit shopdeerparktowncenter.com.
Saturday, March 16; 7:15 a.m. packet pickup. 8:30 a.m. race start. Admission: $37.99-$60. Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park.
4. Wauconda’s “Shamrock the Block”
Wauconda’s esteemed “Shamrock the Block” event makes its triumphant return this weekend. A handful of holiday-themed activities occur throughout the three-day event featuring live music, the annual parade, a breakfast buffet, a pub crawl, a trip-to-Ireland raffle and many other raffles,a dip into the chilly waters of Bangs Lake at Lindy’s Landing’s Leprechaun Plunge and more. Each event requires separate admission and the proceeds benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Visit shamrock60084.com for more information about the Wauconda celebration.
Friday-Sunday, March 15-17; Various times and admissions. Various locations throughout downtown Wauconda.
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5. Million Dollar Quartet at the Marriott Theatre
This weekend marks the curtain call for the Marriott Theatre’s “Million Dollar Quartet.” Join the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis as the Tony Award-winning musical, graces the Lincolnshire stage. Four of the most illustrious singers and songwriters met in Memphis on December 4, 1956 for what would eventually be dubbed as one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. The cast of “Million Dollar Quartet” will perform several hit songs from that generation including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog” and more throughout the evening’s tale.
Friday-Saturday, March 15-16; Fri.: 8 p.m. Sat.: 4 and 8 p.m. Admission: $50-$60. Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire.
For all other events and activities happening this weekend, continue here.
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Erin Go Braugh in Lake County
Erin go Braugh, Lake County!
You have the luck o’ the Irish if you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Lake County. Let’s face it everyone has a little bit Irish in them when it comes to March 17.
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Green beverages shall be passed around, maybe a folk song (or “Danny Boy” far too many times) will be sung and clinks of beer mugs will resonate through the air. Besides beer, these places provide your St. Paddy’s Day starter kit: potatoes, corned beef, cabbage and shepherd’s pie.
The Windy City may be dying the river emerald, Lake County will paint the county green! Erin go braugh in Lake County! Here are a few things to do in during the leprechaun festivities.
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– Sprint for lucky charms at Deer Park ST. Paddy’s 5K & 10K Run/Walk and receive a pullover, a finisher pint glass and hear live Irish sounds. (3/16) INFO» 
– Celebrate Erin go braugh all weekend in downtown Wauconda as their annual Shamrock the Block event features raffles, a parade and other festivities. (3/15-17) INFO»
– Test your Irish knowledge at St. Patty’s Day Trivia at O’Toole’s Libertyville and sip libations in the process. (3/14) INFO» Return to the MainStreet Libertyville pub for the weekend as they feature live music, an Irish dance troupe and more. (3/15-17) INFO»
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– Hear the sounds of Shannan DeLacey while indulging in Harbor Brewing Co.’s Coffee Milk Stout. The Winthrop Harbor event also features corned beef & cabbage with baileys cupcakes, Irish soda bread bowls and Guinness beef stew. (3/15) INFO»
– Eat your cake and swing your way into St. Paddy’s Dat at Roaring Table Brewery in Lake Zurich. (3/16) INFO»
– Order yourself a traditional Irish dinner at Three Embers Restaurant and Wright’s Brew and Bistro located inside Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. (3/16) INFO»
– One of our favorite Irish bands features the legendary Bono and company. Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest has the next best thing with the Gaelic cover band U2 Hype just in time for the holiday. (3/16) INFO»
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– Jig your way to the Lodge of Antioch for their St. Patrick’s Day Bash full of Irish eats, traditional live tunes and of course, libations. (3/16) INFO» Return the next day for breakfast, bagpipers, Irish dancers, Irish drummers and a DJ. (3/17) INFO»
– Don a four-leaf clover on your lapel as you and thousands can fully enjoy the annual Lake Villa St. Patrick’s Day Parade followed by a corned beef and cabbage luncheon at the village’s VFW. (3/16) INFO»
– You can’t celebrate Ireland without whiskey. North Shore Distillery in Green Oaks will be releasing their new malt whiskey for the green holiday. (3/16) INFO»
– Don’t be like Sam I Am. Devour green eggs and hash at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co.’s, tribute to the Emerald Isle. The Long Grove brew house all-day event will feature live music by Tiny Country. (3/16) INFO»
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  A meal this hearty should be paired with a refreshing red wine, perhaps Beaujolais or a light Pinot noir. Kidding. A pint of Guinness, probably two. Happy St. Paddy’s Day, Wauconda!
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– Smile with Irish eyes as you plunge for Phil’s Beach at Lindy’s Landing’s Leprechaun Plunge. Warm up and enjoy some Irish cuisine and drink at the Wauconda eatery. (3/16) INFO»
– Bring your little leprechauns to the Dunbar Recreation Center in Mundelein, so they show their Irish spirit by participating in games, making crafts and eating snacks. (3/16) INFO»
– Fix yourself a pot of gold as Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukegan hosts three days of a delectable St. Pat’s Day Buffet. (3/13, 15 and 17) INFO» 
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– Kegs and eggs, Irish-themed eats and drinks and more are highlighted at the Half Day Brewing Co.’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Lincolnshire. (3/11-17) INFO»
– All aboard the Chessie’s train. The Barrington train car/restaurant is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in a big way serving Reuben egg rolls, lamb shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage and a few Irish drink specialties. (3/14-17) INFO»
– “A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.” Wildfire in Lincolnshire is serving the next best thing to that good luck charm: corned beef and cabbage platter with a chocolate stout cake for dessert. (3/15-17) INFO»
– Brunch, live music, swag giveaways and more at Timothy O’Toole’s Lake Villa St. Pat’s Party. (3/15-17) INFO»
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– The MainStreet Libertyville brewery and 95 WIIL Rock will host a live broadcast show at Mickey Finn’s to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The event also features bagpipers, Irish-themed eats, green libations and live tunes. (3/15-17) INFO»
– “It’s not easy being green.” Celebrate being green for the Irish holiday and with the environment at Wilmot Mountain. (3/17) INFO»
– Lake County’s oldest watering hole in Long Grove, Village Tavern, is hosting a St. Paddy’s Day shindig to jig to with green brews, beads corned beef and cabbage. (3/17) INFO»
– Let’s make it a lunch date at Only Child Brewing Co. in Gurnee as they serve a St. Paddy’s Day themed menu. (3/17) INFO»
– Copper Fiddle Distillery’s Fifth Anniversary Party falls on the same day as St. Patrick’s Day! Erin go Braugh with a splash of their Fiddle Gin. (3/17) INFO»
For other ways to ring in St. Patrick’s Day in Lake County, continue here. Erin go braugh!
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The Starboard Way to Dine on Seafood This Restaurant Week
‘Thar she blows.’
In Lake County, we have a nautical appetite. Maybe it’s because many of us fish for sport in over 75 lakes that Lake County has to offer. Or it’s just because seafood is absolutely delicious and nourishing.
There are an array of eateries participating in Lake County Restaurant Week that specialize in fish, shellfish and more. This is an especially good option for those of you that refrain from meat eating during Lent.
In this blog, forget everything you TROUT you REELY knew about everyFINgle Lake County Restaurant Week seafood PLAICE. You have the OP-PERCH-TUNA-ty to ex-SALMON and experience all of the aquatic bites you’ve been HERRING about with this guide of eats from down under (we promise we’re not FISHING for compliments with these SARDINELY excEELent seafood puns).
Don’t look port, because these dining options provide the starboard way to feast on seafood for Lake County Restaurant Week. Only three more days to savor the flavor! Let’s get a little Vitamin Seafood.
Tramontana (Northern) Restaurants
129 Center Cut
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129 Center Cut, 129 Center St., Grayslake
LCRW Seafood Options:
Pan Seared Sockeye Salmon (Red lentils, parsnips purée, roasted fennel, lemon butter)
Light the Lamp Brewery
1 S. Lake St., Grayslake
LCRW Seafood Options:
Friday Fish Fry through Lent
The Vine Martini & Wine Bar
The Vine Martini & Wine Bar, 101 Center St., Grayslake
LCRW Seafood Options:
Miso Crab Sandwich (Crab cake, miso glazed, micro green slaw, cucumbers, wasabi avocado sauce, sweet chili sauce on a bao bun served with choice of side)
Crab & Gruyere Mac N’ Cheese (Baked crab, gruyere cheese, macaroni pasta, bacon, scallions, asparagus and red bell pepper)
Magnolia Café & Bakery
Magnolia Café at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville
LCRW Seafood Options:
Fish Tacos (Grilled tilapia mixed with lettuce, pico de Gallo and cheddar cheese with a side of taco sauce. Served with Spanish rice)
Barnwood Restaurant
Barnwood inside Great Wolf Lodge, 1700 Nations Dr., Gurnee
LCRW Seafood Options:
Pan-Seared Walleye (Served with chorizo has, lemon brown butter)
The Chocolate Sanctuary
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The Chocolate Sanctuary Restaurant Lounge, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee
LCRW Seafood Options:
Belgian Endive Caesar Salad (Baby spinach, chocolate spiced nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fried anchovies and cured egg yolk offered at lunch and dinner)
Three-Ounce Cocoa-Nib Crusted Salmon (Orange zest, Israeli cous cous with carrots, Brussel sprouts and cocoa-candied bacon and citrus beurre blanc sauce offered only at dinner)
Stevens’ Steakhouse
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Stevens’ Steakhouse, 401 N. Riverside Dr., Gurnee
LCRW Seafood Options:
Crab Brie Soup
Leslie’s Salmon (Blackened, mango salsa and garlic spinach)
Timothy O’Tooles in Gurnee, Lake Villa and Libertyville
Timothy O’Toole’s, 5572 Grand Ave., Gurnee Timothy O’Toole’s Pub Lake Villa, 10 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa O’Toole’s of Libertyville, 412 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
LCRW Seafood Options:
Fish & Chips
Dover Straits
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Dover Straits, 890 E. U.S. Highway 45, Mundelein
Restaurant Favorites:
Captain’s Combo (Red lobster tail & sautéed shrimp with mushrooms, sherry wine sauce served with drawn butter)
North Australian Lobster Tail (Nine-ounce lobster broiled and served with drawn butter)
Jumbo Alaskan King Crab Legs (One pound crab steamed and served with drawn butter)
Karma Pub
Karma Pub inside the Doubletree Mundelein, 510 E. U.S. Route 83, Mundelein
LCRW Seafood Options:
Fish & Chips (Battered perch with coleslaw, french fries and tartar sauce)
Park Street Craft Kitchen & Bar
Park Street, 14 E. Park St., Mundelein
LCRW Seafood Options:
Lobster Bisque
Voodoo Shrimp Skewers (Bacon wrapped andouille sausage and shrimp with voodoo sauce)
Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Pasta, cherry tomato, asparagus with garlic cream sauce)
The Shanty
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The Shanty, 38985 N. US Highway 41, Wadsworth
LCRW Seafood Options:
Whiskey Shrimp (Four jumbo shrimp flamed in their signature Jack Daniels tarragon cream sauce served over garlic toast points)
Tequila & Orange Salmon (Fresh wild salmon glazed in tequila, orange juice, garlic and brown sugar served with rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables in organic extra virgin olive oil)
Lindy’s Landing
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Lindy’s Landing Restaurant & Marina, 115 Park St., Wauconda
LCRW Seafood Options:
Seafood Scampi (Shrimp, lobster, clam and linguini)
Ostro (Southern) Restaurants
Chessie’s Restaurant
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Chessie’s Restaurant, 200 Applebee St., Barrington
LCRW Seafood Options:
Fried Calamari (Hand-dipped in buttermilk batter, lightly fried with marinara dipping sauce)
Crab Cake (Served over spring greens with pineapple-papaya sauce)
Coconut Shrimp (Breaded jumbo gulf shrimp and apricot dipping sauce)
Broccoli Crab Bites (Lightly fried, honey mustard dipping sauce)
Sweet Potato Crusted Salmon (Salmon filet, pineapple-papaya salsa and fresh vegetables)
Parmesan Crusted Tilapia (Oven baked filet, parmesan bread crumbs, citrus cream sauce with rice pilaf and vegetables)
Shrimp Palermo (Sautéed gulf shrimp, ground sausage, herbs and spices over linguine)
Jaxx Bistro
Jaxx Bistro inside the Hyatt Regency Deerfield, 1750 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield
LCRW Seafood Options:
Linguini Roberto (Jumbo shrimp simmered with Roma tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic and a touch of white wine; finished with fresh mozzarella and aged Parmigiano cheese)
Grilled Salmon (Wild mushroom ravioli, tomato-olive relish and asparagus spears)
Cadwell’s Grille
Cadwell’s Grill inside Embassy Suites Deerfield, 1445 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield
LCRW Seafood Options:
Grilled Calamari (Marinated squid grilled with toasted ciabatta bread)
Tuna Tartare (Wasabi soy sauce, avocado, jalapeno and tortilla chips)
Cape Cod Black Sea Bass (Sautéed mushroom red wine sauce, grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes)
The Parkway Grill
The Parkway Grill inside Marriott Suites Deerfield, 2 Parkway North, Deerfield
LCRW Seafood Options:
Salt & Pepper Calamari (served with sweet chili sauce)
Pan Fried Lake Trout (Served with carrot and potato pomme puree, pea tendril, crisp fennel and red cabbage slaw. Also served with a broken caper vinaigrette)
Bluegrass Restaurant
Bluegrass, 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park
LCRW Seafood Options:
Tilapia Sassafras: Pecan coated flash-fried topped with a wild mushroom sauce rice and green beans
Ruby of Siam
Ruby of Siam, 1849 Second St., Highland Park
LCRW Seafood Options:
Shrimp Spring Rolls (Three pieces)
Ruby Crab Legs (Three-piece)
Franco’s Pescheria
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Franco’s Pescheria, 471 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
LCRW Seafood Options:
Aragosta Martini (Grilled lobster, citrus salsa and grapefruit vodka)
Tonno Bolognaise Arancini (Tuna, marinara and risotto)
Calamari Ripieni Alla Griglia (Crab, shrimp, panko, parsley and Calabrian chili sauce)
Spigola Cilena e Asparagi con Crema di Salsa di Porro (Chilean sea bass and asparagus with a cream leek sauce)
Trio di Mini Insalate (Shrimp roll, lobster roll and smoked salmon artichoke)
Big Bowl
Big Bowl Chinese and Thai, 215 Parkway Dr., Lincolnshire
LCRW Seafood Options:
Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice
Eddie Merlot’s
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Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef and Seafood, 185 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, Lincolnshire
LCRW Seafood Options:
Crab and Corn Bisque (King crab, sweet corn and rich cream)
Grilled Shrimp Chimichurri (Served with white rice, zucchini, tomatoes and tomato jam)
Blackened Salmon (Sautéed spinach and fingerling potatoes)
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp
Crab and Shrimp del Mar
Half Day Brewing Co.
Half Day Brewing Co., 200 Village Green, Lincolnshire
LCRW Seafood Options:
Chef’s Choice Fish of the Day
Three Embers
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Three Embers inside Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire
LCRW Seafood Options:
Seared Scallops (Squash puree, coconut lime sauce)
Wildfire
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Wildfire Steaks, Chops and Seafood, 435 Parkway Dr., Lincolnshire
LCRW Seafood Option:
Shrimp & Crab Bisque
Cedar Planked Salmon
Herb-Marinated Grilled Mahi
Continue here to learn more about Lake County Restaurant Week. Only three days left! Savor the flavor while there’s still time!
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Unique Dessert Options During Restaurant Week
#DessertGoals are met with an array of unique dessert options for Lake County Restaurant Week.
There’s no better way to finish your three-to-four course meal than with something sweet to satisfy your soul.
Many of our Lake County Restaurant Week participants are renowned as the hostess with the moistest cakes, the sultans of crunchdom, the experts that create music to our sweet tooth and enable you to interject for ice cream and so on.
Some of these desserts are off the radar, and the best kept secrets of Lake County.
We figured we’d take this opportunity to shine a light on some of the most unique dessert options for Lake County Restaurant Week.
Attention all sweet tooth fiends: Lend us your eyes and your taste buds.
Bluegrass Restaurant
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Bluegrass Restaurant 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Mini Bananas Foster
The Chocolate Sanctuary
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The Chocolate Sanctuary Restaurant Lounge, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee
LCRW Unique Desserts:
Bite of Heaven (Chocolate Cake, Madagascar chocolate ganache, housemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings)
Beignet (Semi-sweet chocolate filled beignet with vanilla creme anglaise)
White Chocolate Creme Brulee (Creamy Columbian white chocolate creme brulee with whipped cream and fresh berries
Chrissoula’s Restaurant
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Chrissoula’s Restaurant, 602 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Galaktoboureko and Berries
The Claim Company
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The Claim Company Restaurant, 506 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
Dessert Favorites:
Dessert Shots (flourless chocolate cake, carrot cake, hot fudge sundae or candy bar sundae with choice of M&Ms, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers or Heath Bars
Disotto Italian
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  Espresso yourself. Indulge in our Italian Affogato with homemade biscotti, vanilla bean gelato, and bold espresso. #Disotto #Affogato #Dolci #FRG
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Disotto Italian Restaurant, 310 Green Bay Rd., Highwood
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Affogato with Biscotti
Eddie Merlot’s
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  Tomorrow (February 3) is National Carrot Cake Day, but we just can’t wait that long for you to try our famous Carrot Cake. Today only, mention this promotion to your server and enjoy an individual portion of cake on us with the purchase of one dinner entrée, or a full portion with the purchase of two dinner entrées. #nationalcarrotcakeday
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Eddie Merlot’s, 185 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, Lincolnshire
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Eddie’s Famous Carrot Cake (Four layers of carrots, walnuts, pineapple, cream cheese icing and caramel)
La Casa de Samuel
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La Casa de Samuel, 120 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
Dessert Favorites:
Plátanos Flameados for two (Flamed bananas cooked at your table with Kahlua, tequila and Gran Manier. Served with ice cream)
Duraznos Flameados for two (Flamed peaches cooked at your table with Kahlua, tequila and Gran Manier. Served with ice cream)
Long Grove Confectionery
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Long Grove Confectionery, 114 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove
Dessert Favorites:
Giant Myrtle
Classic Caramel
Toffee Bark
Peanut Butter Melts
Dark Chocolate Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel
The Parkway Grill
The Parkway Grill inside Marriott Chicago Deerfield 
LCRW Unique Dessert
Coconut Banana Bread Pudding (served with ice cream, caramel sauce and toasted pecans)
The Popcorn Factory
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The Popcorn Factory Store, 13970 W. Laurel Dr., Lake Forest
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Caramel Trip (Caramel corn, drizzled caramel corn, salted caramel bourbon popcorn)
Nutty Trip (Almond Pecan, Peanut Brittle and butter toffee almond pretzel popcorn)
Main Street Social
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  What’s better than our traditional zeppoles? Our zeppoles coated in your favorite sugary cereals
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Main Street Social, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Zeppoli
Marigold Maison Indian Cuisine
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  It’s time for dessert! Our Mango Kulfi, Gulab Jamun, and Mango Lassi are perfect compliments to your meal. #Indiandessert #marigoldmaison
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Marigold Maison Indian Cuisine, 900 Milwaukee Ave., Suite E, Lincolnshire
Dessert Favorites:
Mango Cheesecake (Served with fresh fruit and whipped cream)
Galub Jamun (Warm cake cutouts soaked in rose honey syrup and served with ice cream)
Gajar Ka Halva (Classic dessert from Punjab with carrots, milk and cheese)
Ruby of Siam
Ruby of Siam, 1848 Second St., Highland Park
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Thai Custard
The Shanty
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The Shanty 38985 N. Route 41, Wadsworth
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Salted Caramel Crunch Cheesecake (Brown sugar graham crust, toffee bits and salted caramel)
Somethings Brewing
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Somethings Brewing, 1126 E. Washington St. and 82 E. Center St., Grayslake
LCRW Unique Dessert:
Homemade Cookie Dough Sandwich
Three Embers Restaurant
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Three Embers at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire
LCRW Dessert:
Bittersweet Chocolate Budino (Salted caramel, pistachios and olive oil powder)
Blood Orange Créme Brulee (Citrus Segments)
Tony Cannoli’s Specialty Pastries
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Tony Cannoli Specialty Pastries, 460 N. Lake St., Mundelein
Cannoli Flavors:
Traditional (Traditional shell filled with candied orange peel ricotta dipped in pistachios)
Pistachio (traditional shell filled with chocolate chip ricotta dipped in pistachios)
Siciliana (chocolate dipped shell filled with chocolate ricotta dipped in chocolate chips)
Hazelnut Creme (Chocolate dipped shell filled with hazelnut creme dipped in chocolate chips)
Turtle (Caramel drizzled shell filled with hazelnut creme dipped in pecans)
Lemon (Traditional shell filled with candied lemon ricotta finished with a candied lemon peel wedge)
Chocolate Orange (Chocolate dipped shell filled with candied orange peel wedge)
To return to the Lake County Restaurant Week home page, continue here. To learn more about the Lake County Restaurant Week Scoop, click here.
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Things To Do This Weekend March 8-10
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.”  – Ruth Reichl.
Lake County’s 10 Days to Savor are quickly nearing an end so don’t waste any time and make your reservations now for its final week! We’ve compiled a few phenomenal lists to help the indecisive person in your life choose!
Top 10+ Pizzas in Lake County for Restaurant Week
Dinner and a Show for Lake County Restaurant Week
What you Should Know About Lake County Restaurant Week Steakhouses
Dine Like a Seasoned Traveler During Restaurant Week
It’s going to be a SOUPer great time so grab a plate and continue reading to discover the top things to do this weekend March 8-10!
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1. Lake County Restaurant Week
Discover delectable new dishes from over 65 eateries during Lake County Restaurant Week: 10 Days to Savor. The food frenzy is the perfect opportunity to explore new places to dine or enjoy old favorites. Each participating restaurant provides a prix fixe menu or a special offer for patrons to dine from. Learn more about participating restaurants and view the special menus and offers at lakecountyrestaurantweek.com. This marks the final weekend of Lake County Restaurant Week.
Friday-Sunday, March 8-10; various times and locations throughout Lake County.
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  . Another #latergram! I love #chameleons. The Wildlife Discovery Center is such a cool place. Now that I’m thinking of it, I HAVE to go today. @eadgils let’s go! #herps #reptiles #herpetology #visitLakeCounty #karmakarmakarmakarmakarmachameleon #cutenessoverload #chameleonlove #animals #nature #PERFECTION #Ijustlovethemokay
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2. Reptile Rampage at the Wildlife Discovery Center
Enthusiasts and experts from around the region will showcase more than 150 cold-blooded creatures at the Wildlife Discovery Museum’s Reptile Rampage event this Sunday at the Lake Forest Recreation Center. Attendees at the Lake Forest reptilian exhibition will have the opportunity to meet, handle and learn about snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises and more from experts at various universities, zoos, museums, nature centers and more.
Sunday, March 10; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $10 donation per person. Children under 3 are free. Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Rd., Lake Forest.
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3. The Park District of Highland Park’s Maple Syrup Harvest
Who doesn’t like waffles, pancakes or French toast doused in syrup? All throughout March, treat yourself to the sweet sap and sugar maples on a one-hour hike at Ryerson. In this hike, you will learn everything there is to know about how the maple trees supply that sticky substance that you cover your breakfast with. Each walk begins every half-hour between noon and 2 p.m. The family won’t be sappy about attending, but maple they’ll be enticed; especially just days before and after National Pancake Day (on March 12).
Enjoy a ‘sappy’ evening with your family at the Park District of Highland Park’s Maple Syrup Harvest this Sunday. Attendees of the Heller Nature Center sponsored event will heed folklore of how maple sap was discovered, tap a tree from Sunset Woods Park and enjoy a pancake topped with your newly acquired syrup. Additional flapjacks will be available for purchase following the event.
Ryerson Woods Maple Syrup Hikes: Saturday-Sunday, March 9-10; Sat.: 1-2 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Sun.: noon-1 p.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Admission: $6, children under age three receive free admission. Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods. Maple Syrup Harvest at Heller Nature Center: Sunday, March 10; 10-11 a.m. Admission: $12 (cash only). Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Rd., Highland Park.
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4. Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour
Treat your tot to a weekend they’ll never forget. Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre is gathering all of your favorite characters for Disney Junior’s Dance Party On Tour including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Vampirina, Elana of Avalor, Puppy Dog Pals and more. Attendees will groove along to some of Disney’s biggest hit tunes throughout the interactive live concert. You won’t want to ‘mouse’ this one-of-a-kind event.
Saturday, March 9; 4:30 p.m. Admission: $20-$39, VIP: $78+. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan.
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5. Ethan Uslan at Ravinia Festival
Three-time winner of the “World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest,” Ethan Uslan, graces Ravinia Festival’s Bennett Gordon Hall this weekend. The evening concert features melodies from Uslan’s love for America’s rich ragtime and jazz music heritage, but the ivory prodigy dabbles in blues, 1920s Charlsetons, stomps, rumbas, classical and other music genres. The Highland Park guests will hear traditional tunes like Beethoven’s “Für Elise,” “Georgia on my Mind” and others with a ragtime twist.
Saturday, March 9; 8:30 p.m. Admission: $12. Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park.
For all other events and happenings in Lake County, continue here.
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Wet Your Whistle during Lake County Restaurant Week
“99 bottles of beer, spirits and wine on the wall.”
Restaurant Week may be known for its delicious eats and even more delicious deals, but some of the participating restaurants are stepping up to the plate with an array of spectacular beverages to wet your whistle. Not to mention the Lake County Libation Trail showcases 21 breweries, wineries and distilleries to quench your thirst.
“In wine there is wisdom, in beer, there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria,” said Benjamin Franklin.
Don’t forget to put these participating Lake County Libation Trail/Restaurant Week drinking holes into your 10 Days to Savor schedule. Here is your guide on how to wet your whistle during Lake County Restaurant Week.
Half Day Brewing Co.
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  Before the Super Bowl starts be sure to have a good breakfast. Our Coffee Infused Iron Horse Porter on Nitro is what a breakfast beer would be if such a thing existed. It pairs with everything because, it’s amazing. #halfdaybrewing #porter #nitro #craftbeer #beer #beerfest #coffee #illinois #Chicago #brewery
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Lincolnshire, IL
Lake County Restaurant Week Menu (LCRW): Three Course Meal – $25 per person
House-brewed beers on tap:
Half Day Brewing/Lake Zurich Brewing Jerarca de Leche
Half Day Cloud Cover IPA
Half Day Coffee Infused IRon Horse Porter
Half Day Frozen Tundra
Half Day Nite Chief
Half Day Nitro Coffee Infused Iron Horse Porter
Half Day Nitro Nite Chief
Half Day Warrior Paint
Light the Lamp Brewery
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  Stuck With a Secret is our new hazy IPA. Expect notes of pineapple and passion fruit on the nose with fruit and slight pine on yer tastebuds. Hopped entirely with Vic Secret. This one is incredibly juicy with a mild bitterness. 6.3% and on tap today at 4pm.
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Grayslake, IL
LCRW Menu: 10 percent off of food
House-brewed beer on tap:
Candi Jail (Belgian-style Double IPA)
1980 Miracle (Pale Ale)
Sin Bin Stout
Smøl (Norwegian-style table beer with lime peel)
Passing Afternoon (Classic Saison)
Squishee
Stuck with a Secret (IPA)
Imperial Red  Line
Mr. Thief (Scottish-style Ale)
Nitro Red
Red Line Ale
Lynfred Winery
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Wheeling, IL
LCRW Tasting Offer: Four wine samples for the price of one
House Favorites:
Fred’s Red
Fred’s White
Sweet Heart Red
Vin de City Red
Vin de City White
2014 Cabernet-Syrah-Carmenere Reserve
Rosé
Wedding White
Wedding Red
Mickey Finn’s Brewery
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  Feeling under pressure?If you’re looking for some beer to love, stop in with your best friend and keep yourself alive with our new Czech Pilsner – Bohemian Hopsody @mickey_finns. Now it’s here and it will Rock you! @lakeshoreharley @mainstreetlibertyville @ilcraftbeer @visitlakecounty @95wiilrock @drinkcraftbeer @brewersassoc @afdeshow @illinoisentertainer @perfect_brewsupply #craftbeer #brewery #czechpils #libertyville
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Libertyville, IL
LCRW Offer: Four Beer Samples, $1 each and/or Wagyu Burger with Mickey Finn’s handcrafted beer
House-made brews:
Bohemian Hopsody (Pilsner)
847 Suburban Wheat Ale (Pale Wheat Ale)
Sesh 06297 (Pale Ale)
Amber Ale (Amber/Red)
Choka West Coast IPA (IPA)
Pineapple Express IPA (Imperial IPA)
Russian Imperial Stout (Stout)
Yorkie Bitter (English Bitter)
North Shore Distillery
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  Our Beehive Curaçao is here! Bottles are available now in our distillery store and it’s making its way all around the Chicago area. Just a heads-up, the 750 ml sizes are everywhere, but the 375 ml sizes are only available in our distillery store. If you’re curious about what it is – our Beehive Curaçao is a delicious, nuanced sipping liqueur, made by fermenting Midwestern honey into mead, then distilling it with a variety of sweet and bitter oranges, spices, and herbs.
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Green Oaks, IL
LCRW tasting offer: Two distillery cocktails and pretzel bites
House-made spirits:
Beehive Curacao
Ethel’s Eye of Newt Cordial
Siréne Absinth Verte
Aquavit Private Reserve
Onion Pub Brewery
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Lake Barrington, IL
LCRW Offer: Radio Free Brat cooked in Radio Free Pilsner with Saukerkraut and Jack Stout Brown Mustard
House-made brews:
Misfit (American IPA)
Hefty Weiss (Hefe-Weizen)
Kainz Brau (Bohemian Pilsner)
Phat Chance (Blonde Ale)
Paddy Pale Ale (Pale Ale)
Hop Slayer (Double IPA)
Ravinia Brewing Co.
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……That’s right kids…..IT’S INFUSION WEDNESDAY!!!!…..Where did you think I was going with that one??…..Inspired by a recent concert….Fresh Rosemary and Grapefruit infused with our Steep Ravine IPA…..I’m calling this one the “Evil” Ravine
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….The Taproom opens at 5 PM for your consuming pleasure!!!…. PS- Just a friendly reminder, the Taproom will be closed to the public tomorrow, Thursday February 14th, for our sold out 90’s Prom Event. #raviniabrewing #infusionwednesdays #humpday #drinklocal #craftbeer #chicagonorthshore #illinoiscraftbeer #freshingredients #foodpics #foodandbeer #almosttheweekend #interpol #highlandpark #steepravineipa #youknowwhatdayitis
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#brewery #chicagobrewery #funwithbeer #independentbrewery #beersofinstagram #beerme #almostpromnight #instagood #ravinia #beerpairing
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Highland Park, IL
LCRW Menu: $18 Menu – Burrito Bite or chips, salsa & guacamole, two tacos, one dessert
House-made brews:
Sleep Ravine (IPA)
Food Truck (Pilsner)
Flight of the Rooster (Saison)
Grunsfeld Lager (Lager)
Baldwin Porter (Porter)
Cranberry Four Shore (Witbier)
Coarse Correction (Belgian Blonde)
Wright’s Brew & Bistro
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  Midweek schmedweek, our dinner and drink specials in the newly remodeled #ThreeEmbersRestaurant and #WrightsBrewandBistro will help make the rest of your week zoom by. Cheers! @3embers
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Lincolnshire, IL
LCRW Menu: Two-course meal plus two visiting draft beers
House-made brews:
Honey Badger Ale
To learn more about Lake County Restaurant Week: 10 Days to savor, continue here. To take the Lake County Libation Trail, click here.
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Best Engagement Photo Locations in Lake County
Did you have that Corey and Topanga-esque proposal in the Magic Kingdom in Disney World?
Whatever way the question was popped, congratulations! Your big day is coming up, and you may not have a clue what you’re doing. Maybe you have an idea of what you would like to do, and there are some odds and ends you need help with.
Visit Lake County has the tools to move your process forward, by first and foremost, assisting in booking your unique venue and finding your block of hotel rooms.
Before doing so, you have to let everyone know you’re getting hitched. It is a popular trend to take your engagement photo and send it out to your prospective guests as a “save the date” invitation.
To further assist you through your wedding arranging, here are the top picture-perfect engagement photo locations in Lake County.
Illinois Beach State Park
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Illinois Beach State Park, 1 Lake Front Dr., Zion
Chicago Botanic Garden 
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  Today is March 1st, and we are SO ready for Spring colors again!
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Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
Ryerson Woods
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  Winter engagement shoots can be seriously magical, you just need to get a little extra snuggly to make up for the cold.
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Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Rd., Riverwoods
Independence Grove
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  Karen + George Engagement session on deck! Link in bio! . . . . . . #engagementphotos #lookslikefilm #dock #water #sunset #engagement #moment
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Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Rd., Libertyville
Rosewood Beach
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Rosewood Beach & Interpretive Center, 883 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park
Fort Sheridan
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  With wedding season craziness, it’s so nice to have a few beach sessions so I can dip my toes in the lake (or, in this case, basically my whole lower body
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Fort Sheridan, 117 Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest
Historic Downtown Long Grove
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  Swooning over this adorable couple! Biz & Matt’s Engagement shoot!
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Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove
Waukegan Municipal Beach
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Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 Sea Horse Dr., Waukegan
USML
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The University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, 1000 East Maple Ave., Mundelein
Volo Bog
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Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Rd., Ingleside
Continue here to request for proposal. Click here to learn more about weddings, engagement photo locations, rehearsal dinners, receptions and more. To read more about unique wedding venues in Lake County, continue here. 
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Dine Like a Seasoned Traveler During Restaurant Week
Sometimes you can’t make that big trip to Europe, that safari excursion in Africa, or that relaxing beach setting in Southeast Asia, Central America and/or the Caribbean Islands.
However with Lake County Restaurant Week rapidly approaching, you can have the next best thing from the comfort of an Illinois eatery.
Lake County Restaurant Week is March 1-10 and features over 40 restaurants for 10 days to savor highlighted by prix-fixe menus and dinner deals for attendees to devour delicious fare around Lake County. 
Who says you can’t stay Lake County local to eat traditional, rustic, ethnic and divine bites like a seasoned traveler abroad.
Here is a list of Lake County Restaurant Week participants that provide international fare (plus a few feature dishes to help you make your decision).
Big Bowl
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  Today’s lunch at #bigbowlrestaurant Beef & Broccoli #lettuceentertainyou #bigbowl #beef #broccoli #friedrice #rice #mushrooms #vegetables #chicago #chicagofood #chicagofoodauthority #foodie #foodporn #yummy #instafood #instagood #foodpic #foodphotography #photography #photographer #iphone
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Lincolnshire, China/Thailand
Lake County Restaurant Week (LCRW) Entrees:
General Tso’s Chicken
Classic Sweet & Sour Chicken
Chicken Lo Mein
Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice
Tofu Pad Thai
Beef & Broccoli
Café Pomigliano
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  It continues to be our most popular selling dish… even though we’ve posted it before, we had to post this mouthwatering piece that just came out of the kitchen. @cafepomigliano160 Grandmas homemade Lasagna. #grandmas #homemade #lasagna #cafe #pomigliano #libertyville
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Libertyville, Italy
LCRW Entrees:
House Lasagna (baked with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan cheeses and beef. Topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese)
Tortellini Carbonara (with bacon, mushrooms, green peas and cream sauce)
Chicken Vesuvio (chicken breast, oregano white wine sauce, sweet peas and roasted potatoes)
Chrissoula’s Restaurant
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  New dishes starting tonight! Fresh new menu for the new year! Branzino served w/ zucchini, marinated tomatoes, and pistachio herb puree. #chrissoulas #libertyville #mainstreetlibertyville #cheflife #freshseafood #seafoodlove
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Libertyville, Greece
LCRW Entrees:
Branzino (with scallops, artichoke tapenade and artichoke purée)
Greek Chicken (with potatoes, carrot and oregano lemon jus)
Disotto Italian
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  Found my new favorite Italian place last night and life will never be the same
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Highwood, Italy
LCRW Entrees:
Roasted Half-Chicken (served with potatoes a la grec and chicken glaze)
Ravioli di Mare (served with garlic and fresh herbs)
Bistecca Disotto (served with braised cipollini onions and grilled mushrooms)
El Puerto Mexican Restaurant
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  Getting VIP treatment complete with private dining room! Time for #dinner!
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Fox Lake, Mexico
Favorite Dishes (take 10 percent off of entire bill):
Tostadas (with ground beef, chicken or steak topped with lettuce tomatoes, cheese and sour cream. Rice and beans on the side)
Enchiladas Suizas (on three flour or corn tortillas with your choice of beef or chicken covered in a mild suiza sauce and topped with chihuahua cheese. Served with Mexican rice, beans and sour cream)
Chiles Rellenos (Two breaded poblano peppers stuffed with your choice of ground beef, chicken or chihuahua cheese served over ranchero sauce served with Mexican Rice and beans)
Francesca’s Intimo
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  Pizza and wine… just one of those days…#happyhour #wine #pizza #comfortfood #dinner
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Lake Forest, Italy
LCRW Entrees:
Cappellacci Formaggi (four cheese filled pastas with shallots and green onions in vodka tomato creme sauce)
Pollo M Briaco (a sautéed chicken breast with wild mushrooms in a light brandy sauce. The dish is also served with prosciutto)
Quattro Stagioni Pizza (with prosciutto, artichoke, mushrooms, olives and egg)
Franco’s Pescheria
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  An instant favorite since it landed on our dinner menu last weekend: a Connecticut-style buttered lobster roll. Just shy of half a pound of Maine lobster piled on toasted brioche, served with warm drawn butter on the side, to be drizzled as you see fit.
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Lake Zurich, Italy
LCRW Tapas:
Aragosta Martini (grilled lobster, citrus salsa and grapefruit vodka)
Tonno Bolognaise Arancini (tuna, marinara and risotto cheese)
Calamari Ripieni Alla Griglia (crab, shrimp, panko, calamari, parsley and Calabrian chili sauce)
Spigola Cilena e Asparagi con Crema di Porro (Chilean sea bass, asparagus, leeks and cream sauce)
Bucatini Puttanesca (olives, EVOO oil, Calabrian chillis, tomatoes and parsley)
Trio di Mini Insalate (three salad sliders including shrimp rolls, lobster rolls and smoked salmon artichoke)
La Casa de Samuel
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  @jr75lc visited La Casa de Samuel as we are kicking off Lake County Restaurant Week. It runs from March 1st to March 10th. We have all of the details at 1023XLC.com. #LakeCountyRW
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Waukegan, Mexico
Signature Dishes:
Pollo en Mole Estilo Guerrero (chicken their house-made mole sauce)
Filete Mignon (bacon wrapped beef tenderloin filet with ham and chihuahua cheese)
Chiles en Nogada (two poblano pepper stuffed with mincemeat in our homemade walnut cream, garnished with pomegranate)
Maggiano’s Little Italy
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Vernon Hills, Italy
Classic Pasta Dishes:
Taylor Street Baked Ziti (Italian sausage, pomodoro sauce, Italian cheese blend)
Mom’s Lasagna (crumbled meatballs, sausage, ricotta and marinara sauce)
Four-Cheese Ravioli (pesto Alfredo sauce)
Marigold Maison Indian Cuisine
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  #Lincolnshire , join us for Lake County Restaurant Week March 1 – 10 and enjoy 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, naan and a dessert to share for $50 per couple or $25 per person. #LakeCountyRW #MarigoldMaison
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Lincolnshire, India
Signature Dish:
Chicken Tikka (natural free-range chicken tenders)
Paneer Tikka (Indian cheese, lime and chaat masala)
Tandoori Sampler
Porto’s Peri Peri
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  The Pita, Porto’s Wings, Chicken and Rice Bowl, Peri Cassava Fries…what’s your favorite? #chicagoepic #illinois #chicago #schaumburg #skokie #portosperiperi #eathealthy
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Libertyville, Portugal
Signature Dishes:
Chicken & Rice Bowl (juicy flame-grilled peri chicken tenders with their signature Porto’s Peri Peri rice)
The Sizzler (peri chicken on a fresh ciabatta bun with lettuce, red onion, peri bbq and peri mayo)
Falafel Pita (peri seasoned falafel patties in a toasted pita with lettuce, tomato and garlic sauce)
Ruby of Siam
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  Tofu pad Thai #vegan #veganfood #veganeats #northshore #northshorevegan
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Highland Park, Thailand
LCRW Menu:
Pad Thai
Kao Pad (fried rice)
Red or Green Curry
Salutos
Steak & Rotolo
Gurnee, Italy
Signature Dishes:
Baked Mostaccioli
Chicken Alex (sautéed chicken in white wine, garlic and olive oil sauce with mushrooms, fresh Italian parsley on angel hair pasta
Steak & Rotolo
The Shanty
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Wadsworth, Greece
LCRW Entrees:
Tequila & Orange Salmon (fresh wild salmon glazed in tequila, orange juice, garlic and brown sugar served with rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables in organic extra virgin olive Oil)
Apple Brandy Braised Pork Shanks (six-hour braised bone-in pork shanks drizzled with our apple cranberry brandy reduction over balsamic drizzled Brussels sprouts)
Timothy O’Toole’s
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or our 1/2 Slab of Ribs & Beer Battered Shrimp Combo
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#weekendspecials #shrimpgang #otoolesgurnee
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Gurnee, Lake Villa and Libertyville, Ireland
LCRW Entrees:
Fish & Chips
Meatloaf
Rice Bowl with Chicken
Shepherd’s Pie
Half Slab of Ribs with Fries
Tony Cannoli’s Specialty Pastries
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  stuff your turkey, and your cannoli this #thanksgiving! #cannoli #giantcannoli #thanksgivingdessert #tonycannoli
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Mundelein, Italy
LCRW Offer:
Three Mini Sandwiches
Three Cannoli
Six Cannoli Bites
Snack-size Cannoli Chips
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Things To Do This Weekend March 1-3
“Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” – Orson Welles. The top things to do this weekend March 1-3 are absolutely delectable so continue reading to learn more!
With *only* three weeks until the spring equinox, keep yourself warm with one of the many fine Lake County events happening this weekend.
Jump-start your metabolism because Lake County Restaurant Week begins this weekend! Don’t forget to do your homework and read up on our recommendations:
Top 10+ Pizzas in Lake County for Restaurant Week
Dinner and a Show for Lake County Restaurant Week
What you Should Know About Lake County Restaurant Week Steakhouses
Grab a fork and let’s “dig in” to the top things to do this weekend March 1-3.
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  Discover the flavors of Lake County’s 10 Days to Savor! Lake County Restaurant Week runs March 1-10! Link in bio!
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1. Lake County Restaurant Week
Discover delectable new dishes from over 65 eateries during Lake County Restaurant Week: 10 Days to Savor. The food frenzy is the perfect opportunity to explore new places to dine or enjoy old favorites. Each participating restaurant will offer a prix fixe menu or a special offer for patrons to dine from. Learn more about participating restaurants and view the special menus and offers at lakecountyrestaurantweek.com. Lake County Restaurant Week runs through March 10.
Friday-Sunday, March 1-3; various times and locations throughout Lake County.
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  The beautiful @searayboats #L590 is the queen of the show today. #boatshow #skipperbuds #northpointmarina #lakemichigan #chicago #yachtlife
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2. Northern Illinois Boat Show
Drop anchor at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center for the Northern Illinois Boat Show. The Grayslake event features will display over 200 new and used vessels for sale from over 50 brands. Getting ready for the season? More than 30 exhibitors will feature large selections of boat trailers, parts and accessories to shop from. The largest boat show in the area is highlighted by the latest models in pontoon, family runabouts, ski boats, jet boats, fishing boats, bayliners, alumacrafts, sea ray boats and an array of other watercrafts.
Friday-Sunday, March 1-3; Fri.: Noon-8 p.m. Sat.:10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $6-$8. Free admission for children under 12 years old. Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake.
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  Wow. Dismal weather didn’t keep the crowd away on Saturday for our first Homebrew Fest. Congrats to our winners: • Pro’s Choice: “Ode to No One” black cherry apple cider aged 6 months w/French Bordeaux staves by @markurfired • •3rd Place: “Beer Tears” Farmhouse NEIPA w/Passionfruit by @phantem81 • •2nd Place: Oatmeal Stout by David Brenner• •1st Place: “Emily’s Ale” strawberry blonde ale by @9thhourbrewing. Thank you to all the brewers who participated. We were impressed with the beers you labored and loved over. Special shoutout to Lil Timber for the jams, @epicdeli for the food, @perfect_brewsupply and Babble Homebrew, @grow.masters for their support, and @tightheadbrew for their tent use! We can’t wait for the next event! #onlychildbrewing #onlychildhomebrewfest #homebrew #beerfest #aintnopartylikeanocparty #fotosdejenny
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3. Vernon Hills’ Craft Beer Tasting Festival
Suds aficionados will flock to Vernon Hills this Saturday for the sixth installment of the Vernon Hills Craft Beer Tasting Festival. The Sullivan Community Center event features selections from breweries on the Lake County Libation Trail including Tighthead Brewing Company, Mickey Finn’s Brewery, Ravinia Brewing Company, Buffalo Creek Brewing Co., Only Child Brewing and more. Delight in the sounds of live music while conquering your hunger with food from Real Urban Barbecue at the Vernon Hills brew bash. Visit vhparkdistrict.org to register.
Saturday, March 2; 5-9 p.m. Admission: $35. Designated Driver: $10. Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills.
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4. MainStreet Libertyville’s First Friday
Libertyville’s celebrated “First Friday” event makes its triumphant return for 2019. Dine, shop and walk throughout beautiful downtown Libertyville to find deals and specials from many participating locations. See a side-splitting stand-up comedy show at Improv Playhouse, receive a free glass of wine with an entrée purchase at Café Pomigliano or discover other splendid surprises at the Libertyville affair. Don’t forget to indulge in Lake County Restaurant Week featuring a slew of Libertyville eateries including the aforementioned café, Chrissoula’s Restaurant, Main Street Social, Mickey Finn’s Brewery, O’Toole’s Libertyville, Porto’s Peri Peri, Sunset Foods, Townee Square and Wildberry Café.
Friday, March 1; 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Various locations throughout downtown Libertyville.
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5. Golden Dragon Acrobats at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
Treat yourself to a spectacular show of dance as the premiere Chinese tumbling touring group, the Golden Dragon Acrobats, showcase their talents at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County. The performers combine traditional dance, sensational costumes, various styles of music and more to entertain and thrill attendees with their daring maneuvers.
Saturday, March 2; 7 p.m. Admission: $34-$40. James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.
For all other events and happenings this weekend, continue here.
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