November 2010

November 1 & November 2nd

Musical Tribute to the Stars
Neil Diamond (Played by Denny Diamond)
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
11:30 - 2:45 pm

Denny Diamond is not a Neil Diamond impersonator, but rather a stylist or tribute artist. Denny is also a talented, original songwriter and most recently penned a beautiful, original ballad "Sentimental Nights". Start with a delicious Homestyle Lunch Buffet or Dinner and wine tasting in the Great Hall of the Starved Rock Lodge and then relax and enjoy the show.

November 5

Mule Tender's Friday Lunch and Boat Ride Special
Lock 16 Visitor Center
754 First Street, LaSalle
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
(815) 223-1848

Enjoy lunch at the Lock 16 Center Café, a Mule Tending 101 class, and a hour long trip on the LaSalle Canal Boat for a special price every Friday. Lunch includes a lunch platter with ice cream for dessert. Reservations strong recommended. www.lasallecanalboat.org.

November 7, 14, 21, 28

Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica

Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area. For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386.

November 9

A Kitchen Tea
Lock 16 Visitor Center
754 First Street, LaSalle
(815) 223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org

Nifty tricks and tips to help you prepare for the holidays. Tea sandwiches, sweets and scones are featured, with a variety of hot teas. Reservations required.

November 10

The Legacy Girls
An Andrews Sisters Musical Tribute Show
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Begin your trip back to the Boogie Woogie days of the 30s and 40s with a Homestyle Lunch Buffet in the Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge. The vocal trio, The Legacy Girls, will entertain you with three-part harmonies, costumes and synchronized dances that are truly the Andrew Sisters' style. For tickets call 815-6667-4211, ext 386.

November 12

Leinenkugel Dinner
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
6:30 pm

This fun evening includes a dinner with all dishes made with Leinenkugel beer. You will also be able to taste the Leinenkugel beer variety, win great prizes, plus one lucky guest will win a grand prize. Must be present. Ticket information 800-868-7625, ext 386.

November 14

Deck the Halls X
Ottawa Knights of Columbus
401 W Main St., Ottawa
815-431-0133

Enjoy a house walk of five beautiful homes from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. A Gift and Craft show will be held from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm featuring a variety of booths.

Robert Louis Stevenson: Myths Revealed
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
4:00 pm
(815) 224-5891
www.hegelercarus.org
Presented by Tricia Kelly, Storyteller and Tour Director, Hegeler Carus Mansion.

November 14th Evening, November 15 Matinee

Musical Tribute to the Stars
Patsy Cline (Played by Mary Pfeifer)

Mary Pfeifer has a voice that will take you back to the days of Patsy Cline. From Patsy's first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963. She covers her famous hits such as Crazy and Walking After Midnight. Mary recently performed the part of Patsy Cline in the highly successful Engle Lane Theater production of 'Always Patsy Cline'. Start with a delicious Homestyle Lunch Buffet or Dinner and wine tasting in the Great Hall of the Starved Rock Lodge and then relax and enjoy the show. For tickets call 815-667-4211 ext. 386.

November 18

Lock 16 Fall Dinner & Lecture Series
Jeffrey Bockman, Illinois Road Scholar, Author
Lock 16 Visitor Center
754 First Street, LaSalle
(815) 223-1851
www.lasallecanalboat.org

"A Gift that Money Can't Buy" Learn the importance of recording and saving your family history and stories. Jeffrey Bockman explains how to use basic forms to record family data, as well as basics for identifying people in photographs, basic preservation, and how to record unique family stories. Reservations required.

November 19

Music at the Mansion
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
5:45 pm
(815) 224-5891
www.hegelercarus.org
Lyric Winds

November 20

Christmas Shopping Trolley Tour
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica

Board a trolley for some shopping with a touch of history. Trolley will take you to Starved Rock Marketplace and stop downtown Utica for some unique shopping and wine tasting. For ticket information call 815-220-7386.

November 26-28

Ottawa's Festival of Lights
Washington Square Park
Lafayette & LaSalle St., Ottawa
www.cityofottawa.org

Celebrate the holiday season with lighting up of historic Washington Park! Enjoy the lovely voices of the "Friendly City Sound", free carriage rides and a visit with Santa.

November 27

Light up Streator
City Park
815-672-8327

This is the 11th anniversary for this event. Featuring a marketplace, toy drive, music and a special visit by Santa Claus. Following the ceremony, guests may enjoy a “Family Christmas” at the Weber House and Garden.