The new year is in full swing, and so is all the snow and cold that comes with a Midwestern winter. Make the most of it all with some of the best ways to get out and play. ...

Live music and a touch of 1920s glamour help ring in 2024 at this New Year’s Eve celebration in Crystal Lake. ...

Steeped in history, Crystal Lake's Dole Mansion sets a backdrop for a year to remember, as this nonprofit venue celebrates the woman who kicked off a century of community service. ...

Forced to shut down because of COVID-19, arts organizations across the region are hurting. A new superhero at Crystal Lake's Dole Mansion is raising the alarm. ...

As new leadership infuses a new energy at Crystal Lake's arts park, everything is changing in pursuit of a newly inspired mission. ...

Dole Mansion knows how to do it up for the holidays. Discover what exciting events await at this haven for the fine arts. ...

Christmas at the Dole promises to be a dazzling display of the arts. Learn how Lakeside Arts Park is bringing extra cheer to the Dole this holiday season. ...

There’s so much to do in our region! Here’s a look at what’s coming up this season in our many arts venues. ...

The Dole Mansion and its adjacent Lakeside Building in Crystal Lake provide a number of unique settings for creative arts instruction. Discover what drives the creative energy behind the estate. ...

You may know it better as Dole Mansion, but creative types in Crystal Lake know this park for its rich performing and visual arts opportunities. Paul Anthony Arco leads a tour of this cultural haven. ...