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Highland Park Players present Pinkalicious the Musical

February 26, 2020 Melissa Haak 0

Modern musicals have been adapted from everything such as single songs to a cartoon about a sponge. In my opinion, one of the best is Pinkalicious the Musical based on the books by Victoria Kahn […]

princess and the Pea at the Marriott Theatre

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences Presents The Princess and the Pea

February 18, 2020 Melissa Haak 0

“Hear ye, hear ye…Prince Wellington is seeking a bride.” The classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen comes to life in a new musical The Princess and the Pea at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences. […]

Join us at a Leap Day Celebration!

February 17, 2020 Melissa Haak 0

Did you know that 2020 is a leap year? It has an extra day, Leap Day, or an intercalary day. And while many of us (myself included) think that this is something that happens every […]

Ballet Theatre of Illinois presents Peter & The Wolf and Le Jardin Anime

February 10, 2020 Melissa Haak 0

Ballet Theatre of Illinois is a company in residence at Dance Academy of Libertyville, a Little Lake County paid advertising partner. Spring is coming early, no matter what the groundhog says. Ballet Theatre of Illinois is staging it’s next performance February 29 – March […]

Musical Holidays {Holiday Concerts}

December 1, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

I will admit, I was playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I can’t help it, I love it and 4 weeks is just not enough time to take it all in. The holidays are a great […]

The Train Lover’s Holiday Guide

November 24, 2019 Little Lake County Contributor 0

I’m not sure how or when trains became associated with holiday celebrations. Is it because model trains are a popular children’s gift? Because family members used to ride trains home to see family? Or do […]

Nutcracker Performances in Lake County presented by Dance Academy of Libertyville

November 13, 2019 Melissa Haak 1

The 2019 Guide to Nutcracker Performances is presented by Dance Academy of Libertyville. See DAL dancers perform the Nutcracker at the Prairie Center for the Arts December 6-15! Music. Magic. Mystery. Mesmerizing dancers. Along with […]

Dia de Muertos in Lake County

October 25, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

The Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos in Spanish, is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, Contrary to popular belief it is not Mexican Halloween. The multi-day holiday is a gathering of family […]

Fall Resale Events in Lake County

August 29, 2019 Natalie Rompella 2

Anyone else remember the days as a kid of shopping for new school clothes? As a clothes horse, I loved it. As a mom, I can’t help but tally up the cost of new school […]

family-friendly oktoberfests in lake county

Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in Lake County

August 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

You don’t need a passport to enjoy the fun and festivities of Oktoberfest. Traditionally a beer festival, it is also known for celebrating German culture, food, and entertainment. But what if you want the children to be […]

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