Discover the warmth of this circa 1850 historic 12 room house filled with farmhouse accents, 1candles, natural soaps, florals, primitives, garden and vintage finds. Visit this charming two level shop around the corner for the unique gifts and selfish necessities. Country Naturals 316 Campbell Street Geneva, IL 60134 1-630-232-1172 www.countrynaturals316.com
Elgin History Museum’s Project 2-3-1 traveling exhibit on display in person and virtually at the Gail Borden Library Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story of Elgin’s African American history. The Project 2-3-1 traveling exhibit is now on view at the Gail Borden Public Library (270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL) or available as a virtual exhibit on the Library’s website. (gailborden.info) The documentary, Two Boxcars, Three Blocks, One City: A Story of Elgin’s African American Heritage is available in 3 parts on the Elgin History Museum’s YouTube channel. The 75-minute documentary contains extensive interviews, many never seen photos…
How many times have we sat on our couches looking outside into our snow-peaked yards and stayed home from work as Chi-town-area temps hit sixty-below-zero with the wind chill? Ninety per cent of people all overstayed home that day. My daughter’s school was closed…even online! But even then, I am sure there is some internet attention seeker half-naked diving into Lake Michigan somewhere! When did we get so scared of the cold? I can remember a snowstorm in the late 1960s and EVERYBODY was outside! There is a picture of me somewhere as a five-year-old bundled up looking like the…
FONA International presents fifth annual event with week-long online auction For the fifth consecutive season, the Chicago Steel have partnered with the Geneva Academic Foundation and FONA International for a special event designed to raise money for Geneva Community Unit School District 304. The week-long auction is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 11 and run through Thursday, Feb. 18. Fans can bid on game-worn jerseys for the entire Steel roster and Rusty’s jersey at: https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=6288. The Steel will wear specially designed ‘blackout’ jerseys on Saturday, Feb. 13 against the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Jerseys will be autographed by…
The St. Charles Business Alliance is proud to announce the return of St. Charles Restaurant Week which will run from Monday, February 22, through Friday, February 26. Because of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and state mitigations, this year’s Restaurant Week will be different than years past. With the tagline of “Carry Out, To Carry On”, restaurants have the ability to promote their own menus and specials. For a full list of participating restaurants and their specials, please visit our website at www.stcalliance.org/restaurantweek. Restaurant Week will be operating under the current phase 4 guidelines. The Alliance is also hosting…
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 am – 5 pm Friday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm Artemisia is an upscale boutique and fine art gallery, where you can find exceptional styling for an individual and their home. Whether it is clothing, jewelry, footwear, home goods, furniture, or fine art, our focus is on small independent designers and artists creating by hand in studios across the world. We also have an online store where most of our in-store products can be seen and purchased, and is constantly updated to feature our latest finds. Artemisia…
The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange is a creative shop located in the heart of Downtown Aurora. We carry a variety of products that are either handmade or designed by local artists and creatives. The store is home to a variety of creatives. While browsing the shop you can find anything from candles to skincare, art and jewelry made by a local calligrapher, and much more. You will also find Chicago and Aurora-themed items such as coasters and wall décor made from vintage images. The store is proud to carry Bamenda Coffee which is a coffee company from Hyde Park and…
What’s old is new again! A true antiques store, featuring everything old, has opened in the Fox Valley area. ANTIQUES of NAPERVILLE, located in the historic 1860’s Beidleman Furniture building at 239 S. Washington, offers an outstanding variety of items for every taste, every generation. From “Primitives to Mid-Century Modern”, the store prides itself in staying true to the antique business. Just steps away from the Riverwalk in the heart of Downtown Naperville, ANTIQUES is loaded with treasures you just don’t find under one roof. Looking for a late 1800’s sugar cane cutter? Lockers from Naperville Central High School 1970’s…
160 First Street & Water Street Studios Every Saturday through May 9 a.m. – Noon The Batavia Indoors Farmers’ Market runs from November through May. This year’s Indoor Market is a collaboration with Water Street Studios. There will be vendors and artists located at both 160 First Street and Water Street Gallery. There will also be adult beverages and entertainment in the alley at Water Street Studios! Come enjoy over 30 different vendors each week, including Water Street resident artists. Enjoy an assortment of fresh greens, meats, eggs, soaps, baked goods, coffee and tea, and more!
