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McHenry County News Calendar of Events July 7 – 14, 2016
Farmer’s Market
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: East side of Veteran’s Memorial Park (formerly Pearl Street Park) on the corner of Pearl Street and Court Street in McHenry. 333 South Green Street, McHenry, IL
Phone: 815-363-2159 Website: www.mchenry.il.us
Come visit and purchase and assortment of organic food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and crafts. Held in conjunction with the Summer Band Concert series.
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: East side of Veteran’s Memorial Park (formerly Pearl Street Park) on the corner of Pearl Street and Court Street in McHenry. 333 South Green Street, McHenry, IL
Phone: 815-363-2159 Website: www.mchenry.il.us
Come visit and purchase and assortment of organic food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and crafts. Held in conjunction with the Summer Band Concert series.
McHenry City Concert Series
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, one block north of Route 120 in McHenry, IL
Website: www.mchenrycityband.com/concerts
It is Patriotic Night performed by the McHenry City Jazz Band. Vendors will be Little Chef, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Chain O’Lakes Brewing Co. Some seating is available but you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, one block north of Route 120 in McHenry, IL
Website: www.mchenrycityband.com/concerts
It is Patriotic Night performed by the McHenry City Jazz Band. Vendors will be Little Chef, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Chain O’Lakes Brewing Co. Some seating is available but you are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Stucky’s Cruise Night
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 4000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051
Phone: 815-331-8050 Website: www.stuckysbarandgrille.com
Thursdays are Cruise Nights in Johnsburg!!
Music provided by Jim Sieg. Brats and pin-up girl bartenders.
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 4000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051
Phone: 815-331-8050 Website: www.stuckysbarandgrille.com
Thursdays are Cruise Nights in Johnsburg!!
Music provided by Jim Sieg. Brats and pin-up girl bartenders.
Paint and Sip Party
Friday, July 8, 2016 – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m . Cost: $35.00
Location: Watley Med Spa & Wellness Center, 3923 Mercy Dr., Suite A, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-322-2530 Website: www.watleymedspa.com
This fun instructional class will include everything you need to bring home a beautiful painting you will be happy to show your friends and family. It’s so easy you won’t believe it. This is a BYOB event…we will supply plates, plastic cups, napkins and some snacks. Bring your favorite beverages and your friends. A good time to be had by all! Raffle items and a tour of the spa is also part of our fun night.
Friday, July 8, 2016 – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m . Cost: $35.00
Location: Watley Med Spa & Wellness Center, 3923 Mercy Dr., Suite A, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-322-2530 Website: www.watleymedspa.com
This fun instructional class will include everything you need to bring home a beautiful painting you will be happy to show your friends and family. It’s so easy you won’t believe it. This is a BYOB event…we will supply plates, plastic cups, napkins and some snacks. Bring your favorite beverages and your friends. A good time to be had by all! Raffle items and a tour of the spa is also part of our fun night.
Boost Visability using Google My Business
Friday, July 8, 2016 – 12:00. – 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00
Location: Think Big Go Local Inc Office & Training Center, 5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 204, McHenry, IL
Phone: 877-799-4256 Website: www.thinkbiggolocal.com
It is extremely important that Google displays accurate information about your business so your customers know how to reach you. Now you can control your appearance on Google through Google My Business.
Friday, July 8, 2016 – 12:00. – 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00
Location: Think Big Go Local Inc Office & Training Center, 5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 204, McHenry, IL
Phone: 877-799-4256 Website: www.thinkbiggolocal.com
It is extremely important that Google displays accurate information about your business so your customers know how to reach you. Now you can control your appearance on Google through Google My Business.
“Art” a Comedy of Artistic Proportions presented by The Williams Street Repertory
Friday & Saturday, July 8 & 9, 2016 – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Cost: $32.50 – $38.50
Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org
“ART” written by Yasmina Reza translated by Christopher Hampton directed by Michele Vazquez. A COMEDY OF ARTISTIC PROPORTIONS. Marc, Serge, & Yvan are long-time friends. But, when Serge drops a fortune on a piece of modern art, his friends’ surprising reactions touch off a series of personal confrontations that threaten their friendship. This intelligent, rapid-fire comedy, sparkling with verbal wit, explores the power of art to engage the imagination and the enduring bonds of friendship in the face of…the ridiculous. Part of WSR TheatreFEST.
Friday & Saturday, July 8 & 9, 2016 – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Cost: $32.50 – $38.50
Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org
“ART” written by Yasmina Reza translated by Christopher Hampton directed by Michele Vazquez. A COMEDY OF ARTISTIC PROPORTIONS. Marc, Serge, & Yvan are long-time friends. But, when Serge drops a fortune on a piece of modern art, his friends’ surprising reactions touch off a series of personal confrontations that threaten their friendship. This intelligent, rapid-fire comedy, sparkling with verbal wit, explores the power of art to engage the imagination and the enduring bonds of friendship in the face of…the ridiculous. Part of WSR TheatreFEST.
“You Only Shoot the Ones You Love”, written and performed by Jeff Sweet
Sunday, July 10, 2016 – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Cost: $15.00
Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org
One of the hits of 2011’s New York Fringe (reprised in their Encore series), a 75-minute yarn about how the Cossacks almost killed Jeffrey Sweet’s grandmother and what that has to do with a generation of Jews bringing teeth and cojones (look it up) to American comedy. Stories of mad geniuses, outrageous behavior onstage and off, and how this led to Saturday Night Live, Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert.
Sunday, July 10, 2016 – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Cost: $15.00
Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-356-9212 Website: www.rauecenter.org
One of the hits of 2011’s New York Fringe (reprised in their Encore series), a 75-minute yarn about how the Cossacks almost killed Jeffrey Sweet’s grandmother and what that has to do with a generation of Jews bringing teeth and cojones (look it up) to American comedy. Stories of mad geniuses, outrageous behavior onstage and off, and how this led to Saturday Night Live, Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert.
Green Street Cruise Night
Monday, July 11, 2016 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Corner of Green Street and Route 120. Green Street Municipal lot in downtown McHenry, IL
Phone: 815-728-0404 Website: www.anpac.com
• Green Street Cruise Night is the largest and longest cruise night in McHenry County! Hundreds of classic and show-quality vehicles cruise into downtown McHenry on Monday Nights. Free vehicle registration and admission for spectators. Food vendors on site include Family Affair, MJ’s Coffee Bar and the Tropical Chill Ice Cream truck.
Monday, July 11, 2016 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Corner of Green Street and Route 120. Green Street Municipal lot in downtown McHenry, IL
Phone: 815-728-0404 Website: www.anpac.com
• Green Street Cruise Night is the largest and longest cruise night in McHenry County! Hundreds of classic and show-quality vehicles cruise into downtown McHenry on Monday Nights. Free vehicle registration and admission for spectators. Food vendors on site include Family Affair, MJ’s Coffee Bar and the Tropical Chill Ice Cream truck.
Setting Up a WordPress Blog
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cost: $79.00
Location: Think Big and Go Local Inc Office & Training Center, 5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 204, McHenry, IL
Phone: 877-799-4256 Website: www.thinkbiggolocal.com
This course is designed for first-time bloggers who have little or no website experience. Our course will teach you the basics of WordPress and show you how to set up and personalize your own blog.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cost: $79.00
Location: Think Big and Go Local Inc Office & Training Center, 5435 Bull Valley Road, Suite 204, McHenry, IL
Phone: 877-799-4256 Website: www.thinkbiggolocal.com
This course is designed for first-time bloggers who have little or no website experience. Our course will teach you the basics of WordPress and show you how to set up and personalize your own blog.
Historic Auto Attractions Museum Trip
Thursday, July 14, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 Ages: 21 years and older
Location: 13825 Metric Road, Roscoe, IL 61073, but pick up and drop off is at The McHenry Municipal Center, 333 South Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-363-2160 Website: [email protected]
Head with us to Roscoe, Illinois where there are over 75 historic autos, including the world’s largest collection of presidential and world leaders limousines, John Dillinger’s getaway car, Elvis Presley’s personal car, Indy cars, TV Land cars and movie cars! Also, view Kennedy Family artifacts and memorabilia, Lincoln memorabilia, WW II artifacts including uniforms, maps, swords, knives, flags, banners and more. Fee covers ticket and transportation (15-passenger van).
Thursday, July 14, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: $20.00 Ages: 21 years and older
Location: 13825 Metric Road, Roscoe, IL 61073, but pick up and drop off is at The McHenry Municipal Center, 333 South Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-363-2160 Website: [email protected]
Head with us to Roscoe, Illinois where there are over 75 historic autos, including the world’s largest collection of presidential and world leaders limousines, John Dillinger’s getaway car, Elvis Presley’s personal car, Indy cars, TV Land cars and movie cars! Also, view Kennedy Family artifacts and memorabilia, Lincoln memorabilia, WW II artifacts including uniforms, maps, swords, knives, flags, banners and more. Fee covers ticket and transportation (15-passenger van).
Farmer’s Market
