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Friday, January 11, 2013

Emmy Lou Harris in Lake County Tonight

Get out for musical entertainment from Motown to Benny Goodman this weekend.

    Emmy Lou Harris & Her Red Dirt Band Friday, Jan. 11, Genesee Theatre, Waukegan Tickets are still available for the legendary, 12-time Grammy winner Emmy Lou Harris performing tonight at the Genesee Theatre. Purchase tickets online. Prices range from $37.50 to $72.50.   Swingin’ the Benny Goodman Songbook Friday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m., James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, Grayslake This “cabaret-style” performance showcases Terry Blaine‘s richly-rendered jazz vocals and also the elegant stride mastery of pianist Mark Shane. With acclaimed clarinetist,Dan Levinson, they celebrate the magic of classic jazz and the 1930s Swing Era..Tickets are $30, $15 for students.   Motown at Millrose Restaurant Friday, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., Millrose …

Friday, October 19, 2012

Get Out for Wurst Festival, Halloween Mayhem

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Wurst Festival Ever Saturday, Oct. 20, downtown Wauconda municipal lot at Maple and Mill streets Block party sponsored by Bliss Wine & Gifts and Bulldogs Grill featuring live local bands, Oktoberfest food, craft beers, including local brews and wine. Headliner The Cavern Beat (Beatles tribute band). $5.00 cover or $10 day of. Call ahead for tickets at (847)526-7133  Vintage Halloween How-To Sunday, Oct. 21, 2-4 p.m., Lake County Discover Museum, Rte. 176 and Fairfield Rd., Wauconda Learn the history of Halloween and recreate vintage-style Halloween party favors and decorations popular from the 1920s through the 1950s, at A Vintage Halloween How-To on Sunday, October 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. Leave with several hand-made party favors and …

Friday, October 5, 2012

Get Out for GOP BBQ, Fall Fest and More

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some area picks.

    Young Republican BBQ Saturday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Paulus Park, Lake Zurich  Young Republicans will host a gathering at Paulus Park that includes free food, live music, games and attendees can meet Republican candidates and elected officials.   Fun on the Farm at Bonner Country Fair Sunday, Oct. 7, 12 to 4 p.m., Bonner Heritage Farm, Lindenhurst Bring a picnic and spend the afternoon at an old-fashioned country fair. The annual Bonner Farm Country Fair features a petting zoo, wagon and pony rides, crafts, face painting, and live entertainment. Play old-fashioned games and guess the weight of the giant pumpkin. Paint a pumpkin or gourd in the craft area and help construct a scarecrow at the scarecrow making station. Explore the site’s hands…

Friday, September 14, 2012

Get Out for Deer Park Harvest Art Festival

Looking for something to do this weekend?

    ARTumn Harvest Art Festival Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15 and 16, Deer Park Town Center Deer Park Town Center's first annual ARTumn Harvest Art Festival.  Enjoy handmade treasures and fine art from local artisans.  And don't miss the interactive kids art area and live entertainment.   Love Inc. Benefit Saturday, Sept. 15, 7-9 a.m., Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer   Love INC Lake County Southwest, a local affiliate of the national Love INC Movement announces its Inaugural Benefit Breakfast. The breakfast includes a special presentation by Greg Wasson titled, Doing Good While Doing Good Business. Tickets are $30.   Grove Avenue Carnival Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-16, Grove Avenue Elementary School Barrington  Head out to Grove…

Friday, September 7, 2012

Get Out for Air Show, Bluegrass Music or Benefit

Check out what's going on this weekend in Lake Zurich and beyond.

  Waukegan Air Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, Waukegan Regional Airport The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds will be the main attraction at the show. Attendees will also enjoy the popular Navy F-18 Superhornet, a Wing Walker, jet powered School bus, Warbird planes, airplanes on display, the A-4 Skyhawk, great food, classic cars and more. Ricky Mock Benefit Saturday, Sept. 8, 12-4 p.m., J J Twigs, Lake Zurich This fundraiser will raise funds for Ricky who was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare disease in which cancer cells are found in the bone or soft tissue. Now at the age of five, he is dealing with aggressive chemo treatments and the removal of the tumor. They will be auctioning an official football signed by Chicago Bear…

Friday, July 27, 2012

Get Out for Beer Tasting, Festivals and Independent Films

Lots going on this weekend in Lake Zurich area.

    Fridays in the Park Friday, July 27, Community Park, Hawthorn Woods Farmers Market from 3-7 p.m.; Park in the Park car show at 3 p.m.; Concert with Triple Dawg Dare at 7 p.m.   Beer School: Half Acre Brewery Friday, July 27, 2012, 6:00 pm Whole Foods Market, 1331 N Rand Rd, Palatine, This once a month tasting class features different brews from our backyard and around the world!   Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival Screenings Friday, July 27, 2012, 7:00 pm Cutting Hall, 150 E Wood St, Palatine The Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival will be screening films from all over the world that focus on strong, powerful stories.    Lake Zurich Farmer's Market Saturday, July 28, 7:30 am Lions Park The Lake Zurich Heritage Farmers Market …

Friday, July 20, 2012

Get Out for Theater, Car Show, Alpine Fest

Looking for something to do this weekend? There's plenty going on.

  Alpine Fest Friday through Sunday Lake Zurich’s annual event includes carnival rides, musical entertainment, food, water fights and a big parade.   "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" Friday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 22, 2 p.m. James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County in Grayslake   Dino and Mario Mazzetti -- a pair of brothers from Lake Zurich—have leads in Stephen Sondheim’s chilling musical, “Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.   Lake Zurich Community-Supported Blood Challenge 9a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July 21, at American Legion Lake Zurich Last year and once again this year, the Lake Zurich Fire Department will partner with local civic …

Friday, July 13, 2012

Get Out for Free Concerts in the Park, Tiki Dancing

Hawthorn Woods and Long Grove offer concerts; kids can explore wetlands, adults can meet bestselling authors.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Lake Zurich Patch has got you covered.   Hawthorn Woods Car Show, Farmers Market and Concert July 13, 3-9 p.m., Community Park Hawthorn Woods Farmers Market runs from 3 to 7 p.m., the Park in the Park car show starts at 3 p.m. and the weekly concert is with Saturday June Band, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.   Meet Bestselling Authors in Lake Zurich Friday, July 13, 7 p.m. Lake Zurich Middle School South Ela Area Public Library will host authors Jennifer Weiner, Jen Lancaster, Sarah Pekkanen and Stacey Ballis at Lake Zurich Middle School South. Register for the event online at the Ela Area Public Library.   Free Ballroom Dance Practice Party—Tiki Party Theme Friday, July 13, 8 p.m., 21540 W Field Pkwy Ste 620…

Friday, May 18, 2012

Get Out for Kids Health Fair, Pancake Breakfast, Antique Appraisal

Looking for something to do in the Lake Zurich area this weekend? Patch has you covered.

Free Juggling and Magic Show Saturday, May 19, 7 p.m., Alpine Chapel, 23153 W Miller Rd, Lake Zurich A free magic and juggling show will be sponsored by the Christian Jugglers Associaton. Spring into Health Kids Fair Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.,  450 W. Highway 22, Barrington  Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will host  a high energy day of playing, laughing and learning while taking part in a variety of health related activities   Enchanted Tails Saturday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.,  4700 Royal Melbourne Dr, Long Grove, IL  Come as your favorite Fairy Tale Character or dress formal. Prizes for best dressed!  Dancing, Dinner & Refreshments!  All to benefit Green Pup Shelter Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 20, 8 a.m., Lake Zurich Fire Station #1 This is…

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