Cary Country Club - Free Wine Tasting
September 12th at the Cary Country Club
6-8 p.m.
The bottles will be for sale at a discount.
A band called the Swingsetts will be playing, starting at 7:00pm.
40th Anniversary
ART IN THE BARN
September 27th & 28th 2014
Located at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington IL
CRYSTAL LAKE CENTENNIAL CLOSING CELEBRATION
WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 14
WHERE: downtown Crystal Lake along Williams Street near the Raue Center for the Arts
COST & INFO: The closing of Crystal Lake's year-long centennial will offer fun activities for the whole family with music, dance, crafts, food vendors and cupcakes as part of the birthday celebration. There will be a variety of entertainment, such as a face-painter, a balloon artist and more. Performers include Hip Hop Explosion, comedian Mike Toomey mind reader and magician Joe Diamond and Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. Lego master builder David Howard of Crystal Lake will demonstrate his skills and work with children in the Raue Center lobby. A Centennial Speaker Series will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a public reading of the new Centennial book at 2 p.m. Free. Information: www.crystallake100.com
MONTINI FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL
WHEN: 2 to 11 p.m. Sept. 13
WHERE: Petersen Park, 4300 Petersen Park Road, McHenry
COST & INFO: Hosted by the Montini Catholic School in McHenry to honor veterans and first responders. There will be children's activities, a first responder car show, live entertainment, food and drinks. Bands performing include Serendipity, Hans and the Hormones, Libido Funk Circus and Modern Day Romeos. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project & the McHenry VFW. Tickets: $5 adults in advance, $10 at the door; free for children age 12 and younger. There also will be a grand prize drawing with tickets available at $20 each. Tickets and information: www.montinimusfestival.com.
STATELINE BLUES FEST
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 13 (Kick-off party from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12.)
WHERE: Red's Steak & BBQ, 11011 N. Route 12, Richmond
COST & INFO: Blues music fest with proceeds going toward Nurturing Necessities, which provides gently used baby items to low-income families in Lake and McHenry counties. Fest features Glenn Davis and Big Jim Johnson 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Rodney Brown & Hotrod 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Blues Diva Sharon Lewis 4 to 6 p.m.; and Jim Liban 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance online or at Red's, $15 at event. Reservations strongly recommended for Sept. 12 kick-off party featuring Davis, Michael Coleman and Sue Sullivan. Limited seating. Cost is $20 a person and includes entrée, complimentary drink and entertainment. Tickets and information: 815-678-4637 or www.redssteakandbbq.com.
STROLL IN THE PARK
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14
WHERE: Woodstock Square
COST & INFO: Hosted by Jail Brakers, a nonprofit group that provides support to area families who have incarcerated loved ones. The event will feature artwork for purchase that has been created by members of Jail Brakers. Donations also will be accepted at participating businesses in the Square. Bring lawn chairs and lunch and enjoy musical performances by singer/songwriters and musicians in the gazebo. Information: 224-422-7431 or www.unitywoodstock.org/jailbrkers.html.
WOODSTOCK OKTOBERFEST/ROCKTOBERFEST
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 and 2 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13
WHERE: Woodstock Water Works in Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock
COST & INFO: Music, food and family fun sponsored by the Rotary Club of Woodstock and Woodstock Mozart Festival. Children's activities, 50/50 raffle and adult beer stein challenge. Friday entertainment: 6 p.m., Back in the Daze; 8 p.m., Hans and the Hormones. Saturday entertainment: 2 p.m., Dave Herzog's Marionettes; 3 p.m., Let's Dance Swing Band; 5 p.m., Die Musikmeisters German Band with polka dance lessons from Rosie Lenth; 8 p.m., Jimmy Nick and Don't Tell Mama. Admission: $5 in advance, $8 at the door or $6 with a canned food donation, free for children age 18 or younger. Tickets available online at www.tix4cause.com.
HOOVES TO HEAL
WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 13
WHERE: Crusin' Great Food & Spirits, 11 Galligan Road, Gilberts
COST & INFO: Third annual benefit for Hooves to Heal therapeutic horse riding program in Marengo. Includes dinner, bull riding, live music by HiFi Superstar, auctions, contests and prizes. Tickets: $40 a person, $70 a couple, $15 children, $120 party of four includes dinner and two brews. Tickets available at www.h2hbluesbrewsandbbq3.eventbrite.com. Information: 847-293-6176 or www.hoovestoheal.org.
WOODSTOCK STUDIO ART TOUR
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13-14
WHERE: maps available at Material Things Artisan Market, 103 E. Van Buren St., or online at www.wpbw.org
COST & INFO: Self-guided studio tours. Artists and fine craftsmen in Woodstock and throughout McHenry County will open their studios to display and sell their work. The tour, hosted by the Woodstock Professional and Businesswomen, is free to the public. Information: www.wpbw.org.
OKTOBERFEST
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13
WHERE: Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake
COST & INFO: Fundraiser to benefit The Break Crystal Lake Teen Center nonprofit organization. There will be live music, food and a silent auction. Beer and wine also will be available for purchase. Tickets: $25 each in advance, $40 a couple. Tickets and information: 815-557-6734 or www.crystalkaketeencenter.webs.com.
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