A picturesque setting and colorful artist studios create a backdrop for a summer of fun, including a farmers market, outdoor music and one of the area’s longest-lived festivals. ...

Grab your coat and keys! From local festivals to the great outdoors, there's no shortage of things to do in our region that'll help curb cabin fever. ...

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. ...

From a summer estate to a country club, a boys school, a church and now a community hub, this landmark in Crystal Lake continues to make its mark. ...

Just because the fields are bare in winter doesn’t mean our local farmers have nothing to do. Step inside any of our region’s top indoors markets and you’ll be tempted by a wide array of fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, and much, much more – all of it offered by local businesses that pride themselves on offering fresh-from-the-farm goodness. ...

As area arts venues spring back to life, this fixture in the arts scene is preparing to become a go-to venue for regular live performances. ...

At long last, it's time once again to grab a lawn chair and head to the park for some live music. These two venues are ready to rock. ...

The lights are down, but our area arts venues are far from out, as they adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ways of connecting with audiences. Here's a look at how three venues – Paramount Theatre, Raue Center for the Arts, and The Dole – continue to keep their work front and center. ...

Keeping young minds active is extremely important, especially when they’re outside the classroom. We found a few helpful ways to  keep the kids active wherever they are this season. ...

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