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Ani Brounsuzian (left) and Natalie Brounsuzian at Armenian Fest hosted by the All Saints Apostolic Church in Glenview on Aug. 12.

Armenian Fest in Glenview incorporates faith and cultural pride

December 12, 2018 at 6:59 p.m.

Armenian spiritual and cultural identity was celebrated this weekend at the Armenian Fest at All Saints Apostolic Church of Glenview. The primary purpose of the event is to honor the...

Families found innovative ways to put kites in the air under sunny skies and low winds during the Botanic Garden Kite Festival on Aug. 11, 2018. The two-day event was held Aug. 11-12, 2018 in Glencoe.

Kites took flight at annual Chicago Botanic Garden festival despite the low wind

May 11, 2019 at 6:09 a.m.

Thousands of visitors are estimated to have spent the day in a meadow near Chicago Botanic Garden’s Evening Island over the weekend, taking part in the Glencoe venue’s annual Kite...

Family Fun Night Karaoke is offered every Friday evening at Wilmette and Glenview locations.

Wilmette Rock House brings karaoke to family level

May 10, 2019 at 4:48 p.m.

Crooners young and old took the stage at the Rock House Music School in Wilmette Friday for Family Fun Night Karaoke, a program offered every Friday evening at its Wilmette...

"City Lights" by Northfield artist Bob Leopold was created with acrylic and beaded inlay.

Glenview Art League aims to highlight work from all corners

December 12, 2018 at 10:34 p.m.

Showcasing a wide variety of disciplines and styles, the Glenview Art League hosted the 65th annual Outdoor Summer Art Fair on the grounds of Lyon School July 28-29. The two-day...

Kine Gueye, left, showcases African art to Diane Cloherty of Des Plaines July 21, 2018 at the World Arts and Music Festival in Evanston.

World arts and music fest in Evanston featured ecclectic lineup of food, crafts and culture

May 12, 2019 at 10:16 p.m.

The Evanston World Arts and Music Festival transformed the Arrington Lakefront Lagoon at Dawes Park into a Global Village earlier this month for the two-day event billed as a celebration...

Demetra Pazrotes, Irene Veikos, Kathy Limnious and Karen Llapis, pictured, serve the traditional diples pastry at Big Greek Food Festival of Niles July 13-15, 2018 at Holy Taxiarhai and St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles.

‘Big’ food festival celebrates Greek culture, raises money for Orthodox church

May 9, 2019 at 6:51 a.m.

The Greek salutation “Opa!” was a fitting affirmation for the celebratory zeal at the Big Greek Food Festival of Niles. The three-day food fest was hosted by the Holy Taxiarhai...

Caryn Chalmers, Blaire Chalmers, 7, Austyn Chalmers, 11, and Dean Chalmers, all from Northbrook, gather on the beach.

Families spend the night on Winnetka’s Tower Road Beach

May 10, 2019 at 5:37 p.m.

Area families packed up camping essentials — tents, flashlights, sleeping bags, sun screen and bug repellent — in preparation for the Family Camp Out at Tower Beach, which drew more...

Bartek Bilski and his son William Bilski, 5, ponder the carnival ride selection at Highwood Days on July 22, 2018.

Highwood Days marks 50 years with nod to festival’s founders

May 14, 2019 at 2:53 a.m.

For vendors at North Shore Taco Fest, the traditional fillings were just a start. Attendees could sample tacos stuffed with everything from duck confit and mahi-mahi to beef brisket and...

The band Sushi Roll performs during the Lincolnwood Summer Concert Series on July 19, 2018. The event runs through Aug. 2.

Proesel Park in Lincolnwood turns ‘community backyard’ for summer concert series

May 23, 2019 at 1:21 p.m.

The latest installment of the Lincolnwood Summer Concert Series featured a live performance Thursday by Chicago cover band Sushi Roll in Proesel Park, the venue for what feels like a...

A Day in the Life of a Civil War Soldier featured Civil War artifacts and narrative stories from the era.

The Civil War experience comes to life at Glenview History Center

May 23, 2019 at 1:04 p.m.

Mitch Ransdell wanted to come up with a way to reach through the museum glass and bring history to life. On July 15 the Redfield Estate staff member and Civil...

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