Features « 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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The Viking Ship: A True Tale of American & Scandinavian Triumph

Its 120-year history is as tumultuous as the 30-hour gale that greeted it on the Atlantic Ocean. Chris Linden traces the exceptional story of this historic treasure and the effort to preserve its history.

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Bantam Buggies With Heavyweight Appeal

Forget Mini Coopers and Smart Cars — the tiny vehicles in this Crystal Lake collection aren’t ordinary. Karla Nagy explores the world of microcars and the inventive prototypes of vehicles that never were.

Great Gardening: Exciting New Spring Plants

Home gardeners aren’t the only folks anticipating the spring introductions of new annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Janine Pumilia asks our local greenhouse experts which ones they’re most excited about.

Know Your Neighbors: Carolin Archibald

Learn about the extraordinary people who live and work in our region. Paul Anthony Arco introduced you to mom, customer and breast pump manufacturing company president Carolin Archibald.

The Court of Honor, inside the world's fairgrounds. (Image GN90799d courtesy Field Museum)

The 1893 Columbian Exposition: Remembering Chicago’s White City

Chicago was a young and wild city when it hosted the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Discover how traces of the magnificent White City and its treasures are still visible around Chicagoland.

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ECC Hosts Manufacturing Job Fair

FROM ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: ELGIN — Employers ready to hire for full- and part-time manufacturing positions will be available during a job fair on Wednesday, April 24, at Elgin Community…
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MCC Foundation Scholarships Available

FROM MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE: CRYSTAL LAKE — The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation is offering 39 different scholarships for current and incoming MCC students who will enroll for the…
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Granquist Competition Seeks Young Musicians

FROM GENEVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: GENEVA — Registration has begun for the Granquist Music Competition, the largest music competition in the State of Illinois. This year’s event will be held…
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