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October 2012

October 13

55th Anniversary Celebration of Kukla, Fran and ollie
Weber House & Garden
1503 Baker Street, Streator
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
(815) 672-8327

Hear stories about Burr Tillstrom, Fran Allison and all the Kuklapolitan players from their friend, Ted Weber.

October 20

Fall Colors Weekend
Starved Rock State Park
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
9:00 am & 1:00 pm
800-868-7625, Ext 386
www.starvedrocktatepark.org

Guided hikes to view the spectacular colors of Fall. Meet at the Visitor Center both days.

October 21

Fall Colors Weekend
Starved Rock State Park
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
9:00 am & 1:00 pm
800-868-7625, Ext 386
www.starvedrocktatepark.org

Guided hikes to view the spectacular colors of Fall. Meet at the Visitor Center both days.

October 22

Tribute to Neil Diamond
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

Denny Diamond is not a Neil Diamond impersonator, but rather a stylist or tribute artist. He is also a talented, original songwriter. Denny, along with his two sons, Lukas and Spenser, will entertain you with Neil Diamond's biggest hits, some of Denny's original songs, as well as hits made famous by Johnny Cash, Roger Miller and Tom Jones. Their quick wit, humor and extraordinary talent is what makes "Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels" such a success. Matinee (lunch & show)

October 23

Tribute to Neil Diamond
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

Denny Diamond is not a Neil Diamond impersonator, but rather a stylist or tribute artist. He is also a talented, original songwriter. Denny, along with his two sons, Lukas and Spenser, will entertain you with Neil Diamond's biggest hits, some of Denny's original songs, as well as hits made famous by Johnny Cash, Roger Miller and Tom Jones. Their quick wit, humor and extraordinary talent is what makes "Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels" such a success. Matinee (lunch & show)

Ongoing Events | October

Sunday

Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
12:00 - 1:30 pm
1:30 - 3:00 pm
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

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.

Friday

Canal Boat & Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge
Routes 178 & 71, Utica
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
(815) 220-7386
www.starvedrocklodge.com

Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Hot Lunch Buffet in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Park's Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour mule-pulled canal boat ride.