Adler Center creates speakeasy for fundraiser
Amy Williams knows what she's wearing to the third annual fundraiser and silent art auction at the David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville — a drop-waist flapper dress...
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A guide to migratory bird watching
Lake County birder Richard Bisbee and Illinois Department of Natural Resources employee Stacy Iwanicki have tips for beginning birders to enjoy the May migration. * Start as early as possible...
Rare birds spotted around Lake County because of Migratory Bird Treaty
Danny Diaz recently found three American avocets and willets — rare migratory shorebirds — at the Lake Michigan shoreline in Waukegan. When Libertyville resident Andy Stewart learned of the sighting,...
Trumpeter Rex Richardson to play piece written just for him
When asked to compose a concerto for world-renowned trumpet player Rex Richardson, James Stephenson knew just what to do. He wrote a ridiculously difficult piece that combines jazz and classical...
Michael Teolis Singers celebrate women composers
Once again Michael Teolis has uncovered some real gems to present at the May 7 Michael Teolis Singers concert in Oak Park. This time, he's featuring works by 17 American...
Round Lake hosts fishing event for families
Frank Palmisano's daughter caught her first fish at age 3 during the Round Lake Family Fish Event last year. "She's been asking me when we can go fishing again," said...
Fox Lake Wine Walk features specialty appetizers
Participants at the biannual wine walk in Fox Lake not only sample chardonnays and cabernets while visiting businesses in the neighborhood, but they also taste special appetizers, including homemade meatballs....
Antioch Art Crawl gets kids in the picture
Budding musicians from Antioch School District 34 have been practicing their scales, and young artists have been creating original drawings and pastels to get ready for the 10th annual Antioch...
Go deep into baseball culture with ‘Bricks and Ivy’
The play has been whirling around Jay Stephen's head ever since the Chicago Cubs won the division title in 1984. Stephen, president of Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan, said he...
Go fly a kite at Zion event
Kay Petersen is praying for at least 20 mph winds April 30. That's when the Zion Family Kite Fly takes place — and the windier the better for the kite...