entertainment and more ART & ARCHITECTURE
City of West Chicago’s Gallery 200 200 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 630-293-9550
www.gallery200.org
Gallery 200 is fast becoming a haven for art lovers as a quality destination for buying and browsing great local art. The gallery, a cul- tural initiative supported by the City of West Chicago, hosts artist opening receptions, art talks and workshops.
Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-0202
www.elmhurstartmuseum.org Exhibiting late 20th Century American Art, Elmhurst Art Museum offers exhibitions ranging from national touring works to local emerging and mid-career Chicago and Illi- nois artists. The Museum offers public tours, programs, guest lectures and art classes.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 220 Cottage Hill Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-833-1616
www.lizzadromuseum.org
One-of-a-kind museum with displays of Chinese jade and other hard stone carvings, dioramas, minerals, gemstones, earth science, and hands-on exhibits. Unique gift shop, free parking. Group tours available with reservations. Educational programs offered.
DuPage Children’s Museum 301 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 630-637-8000
www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org DuPage Children’s Museum is uniquely designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity, thinking and problem solving in young chil- dren. The museum’s self-directed, interactive exhibits and programs focus on the integra- tion of the arts, science and math.
FAITH-BASED ATTRACTIONS
Billy Graham Center Museum Wheaton College 500 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187 630-752-5909
www.bgcmuseum.com
Devoted to the history of Christian evange- lism and infl uence on society. Rare artifacts, art and displays, powerful 3-D presentation of the Gospel. Donations welcome.
National Shrine of St. Therese 8501 Bailey Road Darien, IL 60561 630-969-3311
www.saint-therese.org
The National Shrine of St. Therese sits peacefully on a 50-acre estate owned and operated by the Carmelites. The Shrine is home to the most wonderful collection of relics, personal effects and memorabilia of Therese outside of France.
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
Downers Grove July 4th Parade & Fireworks Downtown Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-434-5559
http://events.downers.us
The annual Independence Day parade kicks off at 1 pm on Main Street at Warren Avenue and heads north. See great fl oats and hear wonderful marching bands. The evening fi reworks display is held just west of 75th Street and Lemont Road. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
DuPage County Fair 2015 W. Manchester Road Wheaton, IL 60187 630-668-6636
www.DuPageCountyFair.org Make plans to attend the 2011 DuPage County Fair, July 27 through 31, featuring fantastic entertainment, new daily attrac- tions and returning favorites. Be sure to visit us online and make the most of your summer fun with the County Fair and the many other events that take place during the year at the fairgrounds.
Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival Lisle Community Park 1825 Short Street Lisle, IL 60532 630-541-6095
www.eyestotheskies.org Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind family event featuring live entertainment on three stages, carnival, hot air balloons, interactive chil- dren’s area, arts & crafts, lumberjack show with chainsaw carving demonstrations, petting zoo, food vendors and much more.
Scottish Festival & Highland Games Presented by Illinois Saint Andrew Society Hamilton Lakes I-290 & Thorndale Avenue Itasca, IL 60143 708-447-5092
www.chicagoscots.org Now in its 25th year, the Scottish Festival & Highland Games will attract thousands of spectators in June to a new venue in Itasca, Illinois. Hundreds of competing dancers, pipers, Celtic vendors and shortbread-bakers unite for a festival of striking proportions.
HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS
American Movie Palace Museum 152 N. York Road, 2nd Floor Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-782-1800
www.historictheatres.org Your front row ticket to the past! America’s theatres in photos, blueprints and artifacts. Videos in our Chicago Avalon Theatre model. Open Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, and some Saturdays. Call for details. Free admission.
DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E. Wesley Street Wheaton, IL 60187 630-665-4710
www.dupagemuseum.org Enjoy DuPage County’s rich history from the 1830s to the present. The Museum exhibits feature hundreds of historic artifacts and photos along with many fun hands-on activi- ties. You’ll fi nd something for toddlers to seniors, and everyone in between.
DuPage Heritage Gallery 421 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 77
Wheaton, IL 60189 630-407-5700
www.dupageheritage.org
Located in a beautiful three-story atrium, visitors learn of the stories, accomplish- ments and lives of famous DuPage citizens portrayed through memorabilia and photo panels.
Elmhurst Historical Museum 120 E. Park Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-833-1457
www.elmhursthistory.org
Prize-winning museum features changing interpretive exhibits on Elmhurst history, as well as national touring exhibits. Programs for children, families and adults throughout the year.
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