Congressman Schneider to be Guest Speaker at Lake County Chamber Luncheon

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce's 6th annual 'Forecast Lake County' luncheon will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills.

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce will host its 6th Annual Forecast Lake County Luncheon, which gives business and government leaders an opportunity to examine and explore the issues, economic opportunities and challenges facing the county in 2013. The luncheon, scheduled to take place at the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills, will begin with a half-hour networking opportunity for business attendees from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 11:45 a.m.  “This signature event clearly represents an opportunity for business leaders throughout Lake County to obtain a better perspective of our economy and the issues that may affect business trends in the coming year,” said Nathan Streeter, chairman of the Lake County …

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Cuneo Lecture Series to Feature 'Citizen Kane,' Tour

The Fall 2012 Lecture Series will be held in September and October at the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens.

The summer is coming to a close, which means the beginning of another exciting fall season at Loyola’s Cuneo Mansion and Gardens. Starting in September, Cuneo Mansion and Gardens will launch its Fall 2012 Lecture Series, presenting four different lectures in cinema, history, art, and garden, all related to the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens’s legacy.   Below, please see a list of the lectures, along with date, time, and price information. Attendees can register for three lecture sessions at once and get the fourth for free ($35 for all four lectures). For more information, and to register, please contact the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens’ lecturer Amanda Graue at (847) 367.3013. Who is Citizen Kane? A Lecture and Movie Screening Sunday, Sept. 23 2–…

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Cuneo Mansion Concert, 'Out to Lunch' This Week

Looking for something to do this week in the Libertyville area?

Here's a look at five events coming up this week: July 10: The Libertyville Village Board will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Items on the agenda include: consideration of a permit to allow the Libertyville High School Wildcat Parents Association to hold fireworks displays before the Aug. 31 and Sept. 21 football games; and consideration of a change order regarding the Milwaukee Avenue widening project. July 11: The Cuneo Mansion will present a summer concert on the lawn at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per car, and you can bring your own food, beverages, blankets and lawn chairs. This week's concert will feature the music of Frank Sinatra, Elvis and Neil Diamond. July 12: MainStreet Libertyville will hold …

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Cuneo Mansion Hosts 'Chicago Bride' Photo Shoot

The three-day shoot started Monday.

The Cuneo Mansion, with its lush gardens and exquisitely appointed rooms, played host to a photo shoot this week for Chicago Bride magazine. The shoot not only showcased the Cuneo Museum, but also gave Lake County businesses — from caterers to a jewelry store — the opportunity to show off what they, too, can do. Randi Moxi of Lake County-based Moxi Presents, a member of the GLMV Chamber, served as the photo shoot coordinator. She coordinated the chamber's winter gala at the Cuneo and in scouting a location for the Chicago Bride shoot, Moxi “wanted to show that you can do the high-end fashion thing here” in Lake County. "It's a nice little escape," Moxi said of the Cuneo, built in 1914 and purchased by John Cuneo Sr. in 1937. Cathy …

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Great Escape: This One’s For the Kids, Too

In the middle of summer, sometimes a mom escape involves the whole family.

By this time, many of you might have exhausted your summer activities for the kids, and you are in need of an escape for you and for them. So, this week’s mom escape offers a few ideas for all of you to get out of the house. Special Discount Days On Tuesdays, Lake County Discovery Museum’s adult admission is half price at $3 and children, with a five-child limit per adult, get in free. By now, the kids might be craving a little knowledge, and the museum has plenty to offer children of all ages. For Garden Plus members of the Chicago Botanic Gardens, the Model Railroad Garden is free on Wednesdays. This special seasonal garden features 16 trains that cross bridges, and pass waterfalls and American landmarks crafted from natural materials. …

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Great Escape: A Mansion of a Concert Series

The Cuneo mansion is hosting several concert events this summer.

Each week, Patch brings busy moms an idea for a “great escape.” What better location to escape than on the grounds of a mansion? This summer, plan your ladies nights out or date nights around the Cuneo Mansion’s Summer Concert Series. Nine concert events are scheduled for this season from a large variety of different sounds, starting with the Neverly Brothers, a rock and roll group performing 50’s and 60’s music, which will perform on June 15. The International Music Concert on June 19 will feature Rio Bamba, a Brazilian fusion group, and Guitarra Azul, a Latin music group. Both are Chicago-based bands. Other concerts include Britbeat, a Beatles tribute, Abba Salute, an Abba tribute band, and Piano Man, featuring the music of Elton John …

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Weddings at Cuneo in All Seasons

Cuneo’s new owners build pavilion to bring year round events to the mansion and gardens.

When Valerie Miller, who grew up in Libertyville, and her fiancé Ryan Granfeldt were looking for a place to get married, they looked into several area venues all over the Chicagoland area. It wasn't until recently that they finalized their decision to have their wedding in the new pavilion at the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens. "It was a little nerve wracking at first committing to a building that isn't built," Miller said. "But eventually we grew less concerned, because everything we've seen looks so nice." Since Cuneo was donated to Loyola University almost a year ago, the university has been working to put its new ideas into action. The first and biggest contribution to the facility is erecting a new 5,500-square-foot building on the mansion…

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