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Colorful annual zinnias brighten October days.

Outdoors column: Annual zinnias, impatiens give us blooms to admire well into October

October 14, 2021 at 3:11 p.m.

This column often espouses the use of native plants, which are typically, but not always, perennial. That means they bloom for a certain period of time in the warmer months,...

Youth ensemble brings traditional Mexico mariachi music to CLC

October 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Cesar Maldonado believes in hardworking, talented young people — and celebrating his musical heritage. He's combined those by forming and directing the Mariachi Herencia de México. The group consists of...

Craft projects can enhance your holiday decor

October 22, 2021 at 8:49 a.m.

Since the Netflix series "Blown Away" has been airing, more folks have been coming to Peter Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein to create their own pumpkins, ornaments and hearts for various...

Anne Hills concert marks Lake County Folk Club 30th anniversary

October 6, 2021 at 2:22 p.m.

Bringing her trained soprano voice, poetic songs and healing spirit, Anne Hills will perform live Oct. 17 for the Lake County Folk Club at Grayslake Village Hall. Hills, who has...

Kirk Players brings back first show, ‘Night of January 16th,’ featuring audience members as jury

October 6, 2021 at 1:48 p.m.

Those who come to Kirk Players' "Night of January 16th" may get to decide if a woman murdered her boss. If they're chosen as one of 12 jurors, they'll deliver...

Solve a mystery while having dinner with The Joliet Drama Guild

September 30, 2021 at 9:31 a.m.

You're engrossed in an archaeological lecture by a renowned Egyptologist when the room goes dark. Fortunately, the lights come back on. Unfortunately, the lecturer is dead, and a priceless artifact...

A black-throated blue warbler has found a moth for its dinner in a suburban yard.

Outdoors column: Nature’s rewards come to those who stay in one place

September 30, 2021 at 8:32 a.m.

In early fall, you can drive to the best bird migration hot spot, the prettiest prairies and the cooling woods, as leaves take on new hues. Or you can stay...

PM&L’s ‘Ripcord’ explores rivalry of two older women

September 28, 2021 at 11:07 a.m.

When Deane Jones first read the play "Ripcord," she knew it would be an audience-pleaser, she said. "It has humor and drama. There's something for everybody," said Jones, who directs...

Colin Mochrie, Asad Mecci combine improvisation, hypnosis into one show

September 22, 2021 at 2:19 p.m.

If someone asks Colin Mochrie to marry him, Mochrie will say," Yes." There's one caveat, though. That person will have to be hypnotized first by Asad Mecci, and only ask...

Volo Bog provides the spooky setting for storytelling event

September 22, 2021 at 1:18 p.m.

"Be careful where you step ... For on the night when the moon is dark, you must be able to see the difference between the dark water and the water...

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