Few things signal summer s arrival like a splash at the local pool, and many suburbanites will be able to enjoy just that starting this weekend. it will feel like a welcome return to normalcy after most pools remained closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but swimmers will see changes this year.
Barrington art fest is back with new features Courtesy of Amdur ProductionsThe free Barrington Art Festival in downtown Barrington will be back Saturday and Sunday with more than 110 juried artists who specialize in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture and more.
Updated 5/28/2021 4:58 PM
The free Barrington Art Festival returns in full swing this weekend with two new features: a community art project and a collection of donated art to benefit people in supportive housing.
The downtown festival that traditionally takes place over Memorial Day weekend was postponed in May 2020, with a smaller art walk held in September 2020. This year, the festival will be back with more than 110 juried artists who specialize in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture and more.
Beginning June 1, Evanston Public Library will expand its hours and services, including increasing its capacity and allowing visitors to stay for a longer time, according to a Tuesday news release. The library can expand services now that Illinois is in the Bridge Phase between Phases 4 and 5, the release said. The library will.