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A male purple finch perches in a native redbud in northern Illinois.

Outdoors column: Timing’s right for redbud blooms and purple finches

April 26, 2023 at 10:06 a.m.

This is a tale of two finches — actually two different finch species — and the American redbud. There's a certain time of year when the native redbud is blooming,...

The Lincoln Trio performs May 7 at the Orlin Trapp Auditorium in Waukegan.

Lincoln Trio to perform Beethoven, contemporary music in Waukegan

April 25, 2023 at 11:38 a.m.

Most chamber groups are formed by the members themselves. But the Lincoln Trio, which has performed at Ravinia Festival and Carnegie's Weil Hall, was put together 20 years ago by...

"Tennessee Barn" is one of the pieces that will be showcased at Art in the Garage held April 29 and 30 in Grayslake.

Things to do April 28-May 4 in Lake County

April 25, 2023 at 7:23 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from April 28 to May 4 in Lake County. Garage art show in Grayslake Colored pencil artist Phil Schorn presents his annual Art in...

Chicago Dance Crash performs on April 23 at the James Lumber Center.

Things to do April 21-27 in Lake County

April 18, 2023 at 6:03 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from April 21 to April 27 in Lake County. Classical and jazz The Lake County Symphony Orchestra presents its Celebration of Jazz at 7:30...

A pussy willow grows in a Lake County savanna.

Outdoors column: Pussy willow catkins emerge in early spring

April 13, 2023 at 9:57 a.m.

With the glowing red ball of sun ready to set, I walked through a savanna in Lake County to discover a multibranched, 6-foot-tall shrub covered with many silvery balls as...

Rendezvous Art series features the Metropolis Oboe Quartet April 14 at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest.

Things to do April 14-20 in Lake County

April 11, 2023 at 6:15 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from April 14 to 20 in Lake County. Art series features quartet, fiber artist Rendezvous Arts presents the Metropolis Oboe Quartet and fiber artist...

Director: Marriott’s ‘Damn Yankees’ about love, baseball, the underdog

April 4, 2023 at 5:19 p.m.

When Lincolnshire's Marriott Theatre asked San Diego-based James Vasquez to direct the musical, "Damn Yankees," running April 12 through June 4, there was no hesitation, just joy. "I love 'Damn...

Drew Lynch brings comedy to the Genesee Theatre on April 13.

Things to do April 7-13 in Lake County

April 4, 2023 at 6:26 a.m.

Here are some other events happening from April 7 to 13 in Lake County. Three Brothers Theatre performs 'Boeing Boeing' Three Brothers Theatre performs the comedic play "Boeing, Boeing" at...

Outdoors column: Sun halo over beach coincides with rare bird sighting

March 30, 2023 at 11:43 a.m.

While searching for a rare and beautiful harlequin duck at Illinois Beach State Park on a recent cold day, I looked to the sky to see a halo surrounding the...

Long Grove hosts its annual free Bunny Hop on April 8.

Long Grove Bunny Hop features ponies disguised as lambs

March 28, 2023 at 2:54 p.m.

Families will not only get to hug the Easter Bunny at Long Grove's annual Bunny Hop on April 8, but they'll also get to meet ponies dressed as lambs and...

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