Thursday, December 13, 2012
Don't have any plans for this weekend yet? Don't worry - Patch has you covered. Here are the top five best bets for the weekend ahead.
Boys Basketball: Lake Forest vs Warren Township: The LFHS boys basketball game against the Warren Blue Devils is the CN100 Game of the Week, so come route on the home team! Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., Warren High School. LFDA Extrava-Dance-A: The Lake Forest Dance Academy will be kicking off the holidays this Saturday – literally. Their holiday performance features a Rockette kick-line, “Rockin’ Santas” and the very special debut of the LFDA Pom Force Dance Team. And don’t forget to check out the bake sale and gingerbread house raffle in addition to the performance! Saturday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m., Lake Forest Dance Academy, $5. Live Nativity: The first live nativity scene is credited to St. Francis in the 13th century. Stop by St. Patrick’s …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Don't have any plans for this weekend yet? Patch has got you covered.
1) Free Concert at Lake Bluff Music: Jumpstart your weekend with an evening of fun, friends and local musicians at Lake Bluff Music. Bands performing include Reactavox (an art rock duo featuring Nick and Shelia Christofalos), Color 5 (an alternative punk band from the Chicagoland area) and fan favorite Matt Morettini. Plus, Lake Bluff Music is the perfect venue for an intimate-feeling concert – just don’t ask the bands to play “Freebird.” Friday, Dec. 7, Lake Bluff Music, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. FREE. 2) Miracle on 34th St. Radio Show: Few things are as entertaining as a live play radio show, and this CenterStage production definitely won’t be an exception to that rule. Arrive early for holiday refreshments and to write a letter to Santa …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Don't have plans for this weekend? Check out our top five best bets for the weekend ahead!
1) Friday Night Live for Middle School Kids: For better or for worse, we all probably remember middle school dances. Now’s the time for the middle schooler in your life to join in on the fun. The Lake Bluff Parks District is hosting ‘Friday Night Live,’ a fun-filled event for middle school students featuring a DJ, dancing, karaoke, basketball, dodgeball, raffle prizes and more. And don’t worry, moms and dads – the event will be supervised, and parents must check their child in and out of the event. Friday, Nov. 9, 6:30-10 p.m., Lake Bluff Park District, 355 West Washington Ave., Lake Bluff. $10 pre-registered or $13 at the door. Find out more at http://www.lakebluffparks.org 2) ‘The Chicken Bone’ at Lake Forest College: Come watch some of…
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Here's our round-up of the top five best bets for this weekend. What are you most excited about? What did we miss? Tell us in the comments!
1) Lake Bluff Ghost Walk: What better way to ring in Halloween than with a spooky walk through Lake Bluff? Ghoulish guides will lead attendees through the scarier elements of Lake Bluff’s history – such as a possible sea monster sighting, Al Capone and his gangsters and even the murder/suicide debate of Elfrieda Knaack! The Ghos Walk is hosted by the Lake Bluff History Museum. Tours depart from the Lake Bluff History Museum every 15 minutes – from 6 – 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 5 – 8 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets must be purchased for a specific time slot and advanced ticket sales are recommended. You can get them online at www.ghostwalklakebluff.com. Sat. Oct. 27 and Sun. Oct. 28, Lake Bluff History Museum, 127 E. Scranton Ave., 6-9 p.m. on …
Stevie Janowski
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