mcllogo2facebook1tweetflickr1                                                           
fallweekender20112
Happy November!mclautumn2011
Holiday gift and decor shopping has already begun - enjoy local open houses, a green expo and more this weekend!

If you haven't already, check out the Autumn issue online and via our flip book.


 The Arts

Don't miss First Friday at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park featuring artwork, appetizers, drinks and entertainment.  

 

Fridays mean Red Rockin Pianos at Grand Geneva!  

Starting Friday and through the next three Fridays-Sundays, TownSquare Players proudly present The Pirates of Penzance at Woodstock Opera House.  

An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein will be performed by Theater Undreground (Richmond) for the next two Fridays and Saturdays.  

 

Saturday at Raue Center has something for all ages. Skippyjon Jones in the afternoon is a children's program about a Siamese cat that wants to be a Chihuahua. Later, theeBob Saget presents his unique brand of blue comedy to an adult audience.  

 

Sunday, in honor of its 25th anniversary season, Voices in Harmony presents the Festival of the Voiceas a gift to the community. The choral concerts will be performed twice at Raue Center at no charge.  

 

 

 

 

 
Food & Spirits

 

Wine & Cheese Tasting  tonight at 31 North in McHenry helps benefit Family Alliance.  

  

Dancing Through the Decades Saturday includes music, open bar, retro candy, silent auction and 50/50 raffle for Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois.

 

Saturday, Collier House Spaghetti Dinner takes place at the McHenry VFW - enjoy entertainment, silent auction and raffles.   

 

Saturday, Dinner Dance Auction for Assisi Animal Foundation at Crystal Lake Country Club benefits AAF's no-kill shelter.

 

Sunday at MCC,
will showcase local restaurants and cooking competitions.
  

     

  

 
Great Outdoors

Saturday mornings are Fun Runs and Talk 'n Walks via The Running Depot in Crystal Lake.  

 

Sunday Ride for Life in Emricson Park (Woodstock) benefits local cancer care fund.

 

Sunday is the annual Harvest Gathering of 1858 at Glacial Park. 

 

 

Shopping


This weekend, Wickham's Christmas Open House Party in Crystal Lake unveils its incredible stock of holiday décor and gift ideas, including the store's famous Christmas trees.

Get inspired today through Saturday at Holly, Pine & Jingle Days at Blooms & Rooms Design Studio in McHenry.  

 

Green Living Expo Saturday at MCC will showcase local green businesses and green gift ideas for holiday shopping.

   

Next Thursday is Studio 2015 Jewelry Ladies' Night in Woodstock.   
There are many more great events - plus full event details - listed in our online calendar.
 
Have a great weekend! 
 
Erica Burke, managing editor

Do you have an event you'd like us to include in MCL's online calendar? For consideration,
email the time, date, location and contact info to erica@mchenrycountyliving.com.