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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Vintage Cars, Live Music Await at 'Car Fun on 21'

The monthly event will be held tonight, Aug. 15.

It's time once again to take a leisurely stroll down Church Street and check out some vintage cars. MainStreet Libertyville's Car Fun on 21 will be held tonight, Aug. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Church Street between Milwaukee and Brainerd Avenues. Entertainment will be provided by David Dallison & Friends. Food will be sold by Main Street Smokehouse and Culver's. For more information, contact MainStreet Libertyville at (847) 680-0336.

Brian

8:16 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012

It's a good time. I hope it doesn't rain. I love sitting on my porch and watching/listening to all the power drive by after the show.   more ›

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Out to Lunch, First Friday Slated for Aug. 3

It's going to be a busy Friday in downtown Libertyville!

Are you looking for something to do on Friday? Libertyville has two big events planned, including the weekly Out to Lunch event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by First Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. This week's Out to Lunch will feature music from SageBrush. The following vendors will sell food and beverages to enjoy in Cook Memorial Park: Catered Productions, Culver's, Domino's Pizza, Egg Harbor Café, MainStreet Smokehouse, Mickey Finn's Brewery, Rosati's Pizza and Tacos el Rey de Oro. Artist at Heart, Ariazi Salon & Spa and North Shore Pro-Active Health will be featured in the MainStreet tent. The following businesses will participate in First Friday with various promotions throughout downtown Libertyville:

Monday, July 16, 2012

Car Fun on 21, Vernon Hills Summer Celebration This Week

Looking for something to do in and around Libertyville?

Here's a look at some events coming up this week! July 18: MainStreet Libertyville will host Car Fun on 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Church Street between Milwaukee and Brainerd Avenues. Entertainment will be provided by My Money's on Bob. Stop by and see some cool vintage cars! July 19: MainStreet Libertyville will hold the weekly farmers market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. Special events at this week's farmers market include balloon sculpting, juggling and magic by R.C. Juggles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and "Fresh Picked Stories" with the Cook Memorial Library at 10 and 11 a.m. July 19-22: The Village of Vernon Hills will hold its annual Summer Celebration, which will feature live …

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

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 …

Monday, July 9, 2012

Canines Fly High During 'Dog Days of Summer'

The four-day event featured the DockDogs Big Air Jumping competition.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

July 4 Fireworks, First Friday This Week

Looking for something to do in Libertyville this week? There's a lot to choose from!

Here's a look at some fun events coming up this week in town: July 4: The village of Libertyville, along with the Libertyville Mile of Cars, will hold the annual Independence Day fireworks display at dusk, about 9:30 p.m. in Butler Lake Park. The fireworks will be preceded by a Libertyville Band performance at 7:30 p.m. at the band shell. UPDATE: The village confirmed July 3 that the fireworks will go on as planned, despite the dry conditions. July 5: MainStreet Libertyville will hold the weekly farmers market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Church Street between Milwaukee Avenue and Brainerd Avenue. Special events at this week's farmers market include balloon sculpting, juggling and magic by R.C. Juggles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and "Fresh Picked …

Jim

11:37 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Does anyone know what the "NO to 155" signs are about? (on River Rd)   more ›

Monday, June 25, 2012

Dinosaur Adventure, Farmers Market This Week

Looking for something to do this week?

Here's a look at some activities coming up this week:

JTW

11:08 am on Monday, June 25, 2012

And don't forget to visit the Green Oaks farmer's market @ Lambs Farm on Fridays from 1-6 pm!   more ›

Thursday, June 21, 2012

'Out to Lunch' Starts June 22

Listen to music and purchase food from local vendors.

Libertyville, it's time to go "Out to Lunch." MainStreet Libertyville's annual Out to Lunch program, featuring food vendors and entertainment, will start June 22 and will be held each Friday through Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "It is kind of our mini-Ravinia in Cook Park on a Friday afternoon," said Pam Hume, executive director of MainStreet Libertyville. "It's a great day." Hume said people come to Cook Park with their blankets and listen to local bands. David Dallison & Friends will kick off the season June 22. Guests can purchase food from a number of local businesses, including Domino's, Tacos el Rey de Oro, Rosati's, Main Street Smokehouse, Egg Harbor Café, Mickey Finn's, Catered Productions and Culver's. "It's a nice little mix," …

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Farmers Market Starts June 21

The market will be held on Church Street between Milwaukee and Brainerd.

MainStreet Libertyville will kick off its annual Farmers Market on Thursday with a number of new items to be offered, including focaccia bread, goat milk soaps and fresh-made tacos. The Farmers Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Thursday, June 21 through Oct. 18, on Church Street between Milwaukee and Brainerd avenues. "It's a real farmers market," said Pam Hume, executive director of MainStreet Libertyville. It's all about "if you grow it or make it," said Hume. "Ours is great," she said of the farmers market, which started 32 years ago. Hume said about 30 farmers participate in the market. The full list of this year's participants can be found on the MainStreet Libertyville website. "It takes up all of Church Street," she …

Jan Leasure

9:13 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012

It has been so long since we had a little store; There used to be several in and out on the corner of Winchester & Milwaukee, but I think it is too far north to really get enough traffic... ;(   more ›

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Farmers Market, Concert Coming Up This Week

There's lots going on in and around Libertyville!

Looking for something to do this week? Here are five activities you may want to check out: Stay up-to-date on all of your Libertyville news! Sign up for our free email newsletter and "like" us on Facebook!

JTW

11:29 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

And don't forget the Green Oaks farmer's market @ Lambs Farm beginning this Friday June 22 from 1-6 pm! JTW   more ›

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