Dining « Northwest Quarterly

May 2013
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			1 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	2 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	3 Steel Magnolias N/A Map to Raue Center for the Arts April 26-27, May 3-4, 10-11, 8 p.m.; May 11, 3 p.m. Presented by Williams Street Repertory. The story of a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor whose interactions reveal deep strength of character. Set completely in Truvy’s shop, with just the female characters. Raue Center, Crystal Lake, (815) 356-9212. Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	4 Steel Magnolias N/A Map to Raue Center for the Arts April 26-27, May 3-4, 10-11, 8 p.m.; May 11, 3 p.m. Presented by Williams Street Repertory. The story of a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor whose interactions reveal deep strength of character. Set completely in Truvy’s shop, with just the female characters. Raue Center, Crystal Lake, (815) 356-9212. Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.
5 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	6 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	7 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	8 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	9 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	10 Steel Magnolias N/A Map to Raue Center for the Arts April 26-27, May 3-4, 10-11, 8 p.m.; May 11, 3 p.m. Presented by Williams Street Repertory. The story of a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor whose interactions reveal deep strength of character. Set completely in Truvy’s shop, with just the female characters. Raue Center, Crystal Lake, (815) 356-9212. Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	11 Steel Magnolias N/A Map to Raue Center for the Arts April 26-27, May 3-4, 10-11, 8 p.m.; May 11, 3 p.m. Presented by Williams Street Repertory. The story of a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor whose interactions reveal deep strength of character. Set completely in Truvy’s shop, with just the female characters. Raue Center, Crystal Lake, (815) 356-9212. Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.
12 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	13 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	14 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	15 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	16 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	17 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	18 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.
19 Forever Plaid N/A April 11-May 19, Fri-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. Musical comedy about members of a Doo-Wopping boy band who die on their way to their first big gig and return to earth to take the stage one last time. Hear “heavenly” ’50s hits like “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Moments to Remember,” Sixteen Tons,” more. Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342, pheasantrun.com. Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	20 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	21 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	22 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	23 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	24 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	25 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.
26 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	27 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	28 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	29 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	30 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	31 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.	1 Exhibit: “Mucha: Expanding Art Nouveau” N/A Through Aug. 25. Alphonse Mucha brought the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement to everyday and commercial objects. Features objects from the Curt Teich Postcard Archives’ John High Collection, one of the world’s leading collections of Mucha postcards. Free with museum admission. Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Dr., Wauconda, (847) 968-3400, lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.

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Regional Dining Guide

Owner Paul Leach (left) and Partner/Chef John Hennessy have teamed up to provide an authentic English dining experience.

London Pub & Grill: Serving Up England’s Favorites

Jump across the pond at this unique British-themed eatery, where the menu includes an award-winning fish ‘n’ chips recipe. Discover what else is inside this new Crystal Lake favorite.

The main dining room at Geneva ChopHouse is stylish and classy. A wall of windows (at left) reveals grand views of the resort property.

The Geneva ChopHouse: Dining in Style

Discover a restaurant that boasts a high-class atmosphere inside a classy Lake Geneva resort.

Natalie Waeghe and husband David, owners of Nat’s on Maple, found true happiness when they opened their restaurant in Sycamore eight years ago.

Nat’s on Maple: Small-Town Location, Big-City Experience

This couple brought their nationwide restaurant experiences together to create a unique, comforting menu. Discover what’s behind this simple menu and tantallzing desserts.

Dennis Walker leans on his coffee bean roaster, a massive device that provides unique flavors to Arcedium’s drink menu.

Arcedium Coffeehouse: A Cup of Success

Sure, there’s delicious food, but this St. Charles-area coffeehouse does one thing exceptionally: roasting coffee. Learn how a couple’s passion for good coffee led to a new business, and discover what that big machine is in the center of the room.

Niko’s Lodge General Manager Mary Battin roasts a marshmallow. (Rebecca O'Malley photo)

Niko’s Lodge: Serving Up Great Food in a Comfortable Setting

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London Pub & Grill: Serving Up England’s Favorites

The Geneva ChopHouse: Dining in Style

Nat’s on Maple: Small-Town Location, Big-City Experience

Arcedium Coffeehouse: A Cup of Success

Niko’s Lodge: Serving Up Great Food in a Comfortable Setting

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