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Brunch Cafe: Brunch is Served

Brunch Cafe: Brunch is Served

With unique menu items such as white chocolate, raspberry waffles and banana bread French toast, owners of the Brunch Cafe have fun putting new life into a traditionally Sunday-only mealtime event. This is no greasy spoon.

The Tale Spinners

The Tale Spinners

Who can resist the artistry of an intriguing story expertly told? It’s hard to think of a world without computers and cell phones. How did we function before e-mail and text messaging? It’s easy to forget the primary means by which humans were designed to communicate—face-to-face

Crystal Lake: Embracing History and Moving Forward

Crystal Lake: Embracing History and Moving Forward

With a wide-array of things to do, from outdoor recreation to downtown shopping and dining, Crystal Lake has the largest population of McHenry County and some of the most active residents.

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team - A Wonderful Show

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team - A Wonderful Show

The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team does more than produce mind-blowing performances; they're a 50-year-old team with a focus on family.

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun!

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun!

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun! Harvard was formed as an agricultural hub with a focus on dairy. It has since grown to include families with generations of history in the area as well as new neighbors seeking a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

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The Nutcracker

Image descriptionThe Christmas tradition returns to the Raue Center for the Arts.

By Ashley Mastandrea

For the second consecutive year, the Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake will present the Berkshire Ballet Theatre’s performance of “The Nutcracker.”

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Experience Live Music

Experience Live Music in McHenry CountyExperience Live music here in McHenry County.

By John Beck

When it comes to music and establishments where music is played live, we should all consider ourselves lucky to live in McHenry County. There is folk music, rock music, ’70s music and country music, among other styles, being performed on just about any given weekend. Although I consider myself fairly well schooled on who’s out there doing what, there is always something happening in someplace I didn’t know was there.

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The Tale Spinners

The Tale SpinnersWho can resist the artistry of an intriguing story expertly told?

By Tricia Pendergrast

It’s hard to think of a world without computers and cell phones. How did we function before e-mail and text messaging? It’s easy to forget the primary means by which humans were designed to communicate—face-to-face conversation.

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MCL Guide To Summer Fun

Guide To Summer FunIt’s summertime, which means it’s time to get outside and Play! We’ve rounded up some of the best ways to have fun in McHenry County. Get ready for the best summer ever!

There are plenty of fun things to do this summer in McHenry County.

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Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team - A Wonderful Show
A Wonderful Show - The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team does more than produce mind-blowing performances; they're a 50-year-old team with a focus on family.
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park - Dole Mansion

Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

County Historical Society

McHenry County Historical Society

McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!