Jen Banowetz – Page 7

Wilmette Historical Museum garden walk highlights the town’s history, evolution of local landscapes

July 20, 2021 at 2:21 p.m.

Local history can be found everywhere — even down a garden path. From a lavish formal estate to a native plant garden, participants can explore five beautiful outdoor spaces at...

Tinley Park celebrates ‘Star Wars’ with outdoor screening, games, costumed characters

July 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Looking for a selfie with a stormtrooper? Wanna hobnob with an Imperial officer? Tinley Park will debut its Star Wars Celebration at 7:30 p.m. July 22, featuring games, activities, costumed...

Tinley Park brings Thursdays in the Park back

June 23, 2021 at 2:03 p.m.

Whether you'd like to sway to "Margaritaville," rub elbows with a Stormtrooper or play some Wiffle ball, outdoor summer entertainment is back in full swing, with Tinley Park hosting its...

Chicago suburbs mark Juneteenth with celebrations

June 11, 2021 at 3:37 p.m.

Juneteenth's almost here. But do you know why it's significant? "Juneteenth is the celebration of true and complete emancipation in the United States — we learn about the Emancipation Proclamation...

Naper Nights returns with a lineup covering the history of rock ‘n roll

June 3, 2021 at 9:01 a.m.

Here's your chance to celebrate some of the most iconic rock, pop and soul musicians at live performances this summer. Themed around the history of rock 'n roll, the Naper...

Morton Arboretum sculptures join ‘Human+Nature’

May 24, 2021 at 10:27 a.m.

The Morton Arboretum has sprouted some huge heads and hands. As part of its latest outdoor art exhibition, "Human+Nature," five colossal sculptures by South African artist Daniel Popper now mingle...

The time has finally come for ‘Frida Kahlo: Timeless,’ the COD exhibit delayed by COVID

May 13, 2021 at 1:59 p.m.

Artist Frida Kahlo once said, "I painted my own reality." Thanks to a new exhibition, visitors will be allowed intimate access to her world when "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" opens June...

Improv troupe presents ‘Star Wars’ parody in Tinley Park show

May 12, 2021 at 5:52 p.m.

Here's your chance to laugh it up, Fuzzball. Fourth Wall Improv presents "The Not So Dark Side: A Newer Hope" at 7 p.m. May 22 at the Tinley Park Performing...

Popular Fermilab Physics Slam can include up to 5,000 on Zoom

April 21, 2021 at 6:55 p.m.

If you've ever wondered if neutrinos could outperform muons (or what those even are), here's your chance to find out. Fermilab's Physics Slam IX is taking the virtual stage at...

Take a trip through movie musicals with Tinley Park Library Zoom seminar

April 7, 2021 at 4:34 p.m.

Chances are you can instantly picture Gene Kelly (umbrella in hand) hanging from a slick lamp post or John Travolta and Oliva Newton John crooning about their summer exploits. Hence...

All Stories