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| 4/20/08- 4/20/28 | Violet Jessop-Titanic Survivor-Living History (Other) Lisa Goddard-Educator and Historian will relate the story of Violet Jessop - survivor of the sinking of the Titanic and her sister ship the HMS Brittania  |
Elgin Area Historical Society 360 Park St. Elgin, IL 60123 847-742-4248
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| 5/3/08- 7/1/08 | Birds of Northern Illinois Art Exhibit (Visual Arts) An art exhibit by Peter Olson o Northern Illinois University, featuring the birds of Northern Illinois. |
Elgin Public museum 225 Grand Blvd. Elgin, IL 60152 (847) 741-6655
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| 5/23/08- 5/23/08 | Jerry Stiller (Performing Arts) Most recognized today as Frank Costanza on "Seinfeld: and Arthur on "King of Queens", Jerry Stiller is one of the most recognized names, faces, and characters in the entertainment industry and is an Emmy Award winning comedian and actor. |
Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 931-5900
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| 5/23/08- 5/23/09 | Jerry Stiller (Performing Arts) Most recognized today as Frank Costanza on Seinfeld and Arthur on King of Queens, Jerry Stiller is one of the most recognized names, faces and characters in the entertainment industry and an Emmy Award winning comedian and actor. He is legendary in the comedy world where it all began as a member of the compass Players (which later became Second City) and as half of the comedy team Stiller and Meara (with his wife Anne). As a legitimate actor, Jerry is a beloved star of Broadway and on the big screen. |
Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 931-5900
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| 6/1/08- 6/1/08 | Spring Caboose Day (Other) Ride in a big red caboose to the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve. Bring a picnic basket packed with "goodies" to be enjoyed in nature's garden. |
Fox River Trolley Museum Route 31 LaFox Street South Elgin , IL 60177 (847) 697-4676
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| 6/6/08- 6/6/08 | Chicago Bandits Home Opener (Sports/ Recreation) Come check out our home opener against the Akron Racers at 7:05 pm. |
Judson University Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/7/08- 6/7/08 | Chicago Bandits NPF Professional Softball (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits take on the Akron Racers on Saturday June 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60123 877-7BANDIT
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| 6/7/08- 6/7/08 | Elgin Fish for Fun (Other) Catch and release fishing derby to youths 15 years old and younger. Awards presented for the largest catch. All participants receive a bag filled with fishing goodies! |
Walton Island Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 289-2689
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| 6/8/08- 6/8/08 | Chicago Bandits Pfofessional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits face off against the Akron Racers at Judson University on Sunday June 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/9/08- 6/9/08 | Chicago Bandits Pfofessional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits face off against the Akron Racers at Judson University on Monday June 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/9/08- 6/9/08 | Speaker-Elgin Sports Hall of Fame (Other) Ron Lange will speak about the history and members of the Elgin Sports Hall of Fame and the related exhibit. |
Old Main Museum 350 Park St. Elgin, IL 60120 847-742-4248
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| 6/13/08- 6/13/08 | Chicago Bandits Pfofessional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits take on the Canadian Olympic Team at Judson University on June 13 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/13/08- 6/14/08 | Suor Angelica, Puccini Opera (Performing Arts) Elgin Opera Training Ensemble with Solange Sior will present the Puccini 1 Act opera "Suor Angelica" sung in Italian with English Supertitles, costumed and staged. Tickets contact Elgin OPERA 847-214-8340. |
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church 340 Grand Blvd, by Lord's Park Elgin, IL 60120 847-214-8340
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| 6/13/08- 6/14/08 | BrewFest (Festival/Fair) Live music and entertainment paired with food and beverage. Enjoy handbrewed beer among family and friends in the heart of downtown Elgin. |
Festival Park 132 S. Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 622-8888
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| 6/14/08- 6/14/08 | Chicago Bandits Pfofessional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits take on the Canadian Olympic Team at Judson University on Saturday June 14 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/15/08- 6/15/08 | Father's Day (Other) It's Dad, Granpa and even Great Grandpa's turn to ride free, this day only, with a paid child's fare. Let the special men in your life enjoy a ride on an electric trolley car from an era long ago. |
Fox River Trolley Museum 361 S. LaFox St. South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 697-4676
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| 6/15/08- 6/15/08 | Father's Day (Other) Bring fathers and grandfathers for a wonderful free ride with payment of child's fare. |
Fox River Trolley Museum Route 31 LaFox Street South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 697-4676
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| 6/15/08- 6/15/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits take on the Canadian Olympic Team at Judson University on Sunday June 15 at 3:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/16/08- 6/16/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits take on the Canadian Olympic Team at Judson University on Monday June 16 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/21/08- 6/22/08 | Chicago Weekend (Other) Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the last day of streetcar operation in Chicago. The past lives on as you ride Chicago streetcars, trolley coaches, "L" trains, and interurban commuter trains that served Chicago. |
Illinois Railway Museum 7000 Olson Road Union, IL 60180 (815) 923-4000
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| 6/21/08- 6/22/08 | Fox River Festival of Balloons (Festival/Fair) Bring the family to watch as beautiful hot air balloons glow against the night sky. Enjoy "Taste of Elgin" food and festivities. |
Festival Park 132 S. Grove Avenue Elgin, IL 60120
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| 6/26/08- 6/26/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team welcomes the Venezuelan Olympic Team to Judson University on Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/26/08- 6/26/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team welcomes the Venezuelan Olympic Team to Judson University on Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/27/08- 6/27/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team welcomes the Venezuelan Olympic Team to Judson University on Friday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/28/08- 6/28/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team welcomes the Venezuelan Olympic Team to Judson University on Saturday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 6/28/08- 6/28/08 | America's Cardboard Cup Regatta (Festival/Fair) Join us for the 23rd Annual America's Cardboard Cup Regatta at Main Beach on Crystal Lake. Gates open @ 9am and races begin @ 12 noon. Admission is $3 per person or $15 for a family. Boat entrants should check the website for registration info. |
Crystal Lake PO Box 1600 Crystal Lake, IL 60039
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| 6/28/08- 6/29/08 | Bartlett Festival of the Arts (Other) 6th Annual Juried Fine Arts Fair with food, drink, and entertainment. |
Bartlett Park Bartlett, IL (630) 372-4152
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| 6/29/08- 6/29/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team welcomes the Venezuelan Olympic Team to Judson University on Sunday June 29 at 3:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/3/08- 7/12/08 | EROICA by David Alex (Performing Arts) Dramatic performance about youg men called to serve their country during the Vietnam war. |
The Elgin Art Showcase 164 Division St. 8th Floor Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 951-1515
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| 7/4/08- 7/4/08 | Red, White, and Blue Dollar Day (Other) Have a great Independence Day at the Fox River Trolley Museum! All rides for all riders only $1.00. |
Fox River Trolley Museum Route 31 LaFox Street South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 697-4676
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| 7/10/08- 7/10/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team faces the Washington Glory on Thursday July 10 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/11/08- 7/11/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team faces the Washington Glory on Friday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/12/08- 7/12/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team faces the Washington Glory on Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/12/08- 7/13/08 | Rockin Rotary Ribfest (Festival/Fair) This family-oriented event will feature nationally renowned professional ribbers and great family entertainment. Experience some of the best grillers and BBQers in the country and other favorites like funnel cakes, homemade lemonade, roasted corn and much more. |
Sunset Park 5200 Miller Road Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 (847) 960-7400
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| 7/13/08- 7/13/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team faces the Washington Glory on Sunday, July 13 at 3:00 p.m. |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/16/08- 7/16/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team goes against the Philadelphia Force on Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Judson University |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/17/08- 7/17/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team goes against the Philadelphia Force on Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Judson University |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/18/08- 7/18/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team goes against the Philadelphia Force on Friday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Judson University |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/19/08- 7/19/08 | Chicago Bandits Professional Softball Game (Sports/ Recreation) The Chicago Bandits professional womens softball team goes against the Philadelphia Force on Saturday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Judson University |
Judson University 1151 North State Street Elgin, IL 60120 (877) 722-6348
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| 7/31/08- 8/3/08 | Coon Creek Country Days (Festival/Fair) Four day festival with carnival, crafts, food vendors, petting zoo, art displays, fireworks, parade, and corn boil. Entertainment all nights. Bring the family to this wonderful free celebration! |
Bruce Ream Park 400 W. Jefferson Hampshire, IL 60140 (847) 683-2181
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| 7/31/08- 8/17/08 | King's Court Builders Showcase Homes (Other) CBS 2 Chicago, King's Court Builders and TLConcepts are proud to bring Chicagoland the first annual Kings Court Showcase Homes Tour. After watching the construction of these two upper-bracket homes on CBS 2 Chicago, you will have the chance to tour the Naperville and the Elgin homes in July of this year with the tour proceeds benefiting Sharing Connections. You can learn much more about what makes these homes special through a weekly series of interview segments on CBS 2 Chicago featuring spokespersons from the companies who provided their products for the homes. Constructed by King's Court Builders, these two homes will be fully furnished and when finished will feature many of the latest and greatest in new home products and design trends. The Showcase Home in Naperville is on the market for $4,500,000* and the Showcase Home in Elgin is on the market for $1,100,000*. Come out and see these homes for yourself. You'll gather literally hundreds of ideas while supporting a terrific organization. Sharing Connections' mission is to provide families in need with furniture and other basic necessities to make a home. |
Elgin 739 Winged Elm Elgin, IL 60124 913-660-1245
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| 8/1/08- 8/3/08 | Fox Fire Fest - Community Arts Festival (Festival/Fair) Showcasing the wide variety of cultural amenities and performing arts groups centered in the Elgin area, with two stages offering non-stop entertainment. The food and beverage area will also feature an eclectic mix for all ages, including a beer garden. |
Festival Park Grove Ave. & Prairie St. Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 931-5667
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