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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Cornell senior midfielder Max Van Bourgondien registered a natural hat trick in the final 3:29 of the contest, as the No. 2 Big Red men's lacrosse team scored the final five goals of the game to comeback and defeat Harvard, 14-12, this afternoon in Cambridge, Mass. Steve Mock led Cornell with six goals, including two in the decisive fourth quarter.
Through the first 45 minutes of the contest, Cornell struggled to win a faceoff (5-of-19), came up short during Crimson man-up opportunities (allowing four goals on six chances) and saw little production from its midfield (two goals, one assist). The final 15 minutes were a completely different story, however as the visitors, trailing 10-7, went on to win 7-of-10 face-offs, killed all three Harvard man-up chances, and got four goals and three assists from its first offensive midfield.
In addition to Mock's six goals and Van Bourgondien's three tallies, the Big Red saw great production from Rob Pannell (two goals, three assists), Connor Buczek (two goals, one assist) and Connor English (three assists).
Defensively, Jason Noble caused six turnovers and scooped five ground balls, while Thomas Keith led Cornell with six ground balls and added one caused turnover and one assist. AJ Fiore finished with 11 saves, including three big ones in the final quarter.
Seven different Crimson players scored on the day and Harvard was led by Peter Schwartz's three goals and one assist, while Devin Dwyer added two goals and three helpers. Rick Mole was solid in the faceoff circle, winning 16-of-27 and picking up nine ground balls.
In net, Harry Krieger made 15 stops.
Cornell held the edge in shots 51-39 and turned the ball over just nine times, compared to the Crimson's 19 miscues.
Harvard won 17-of-29 face-offs, helping them to a 32-29 advantage in ground balls. The Crimson cleared the ball successfully on 14-of-16 tries, while the Big Red went 15-of-19. The home team also converted 4-of-9 extra-man chances, while Cornell scored on 1-of-2.
The ending was a wild one, as the teams traded goals through the first five minutes until a goal by Murphy Vandervelde put Harvard up, 12-9, with 9:48 remaining in the contest. Just 47 seconds later, Buczek scored off a pass from English and that opened the floodgates, sparking the decisive 5-0 run to end the contest. The goal by Buczek was a blast that beat Krieger from about 20-yards out to make it a 12-10 game.
Cornell won the restart on a procedure call and Pannell made it a one-goal game (12-11) with a great individual effort.
The teams traded possessions and the Big Red killed a Harvard man-up chance with less than five minutes to play thanks to a big save by Fiore. Moments later, Van Bourgondien scored the first of his decisive three goals, with the first two each being assisted on by English.
The game was a back and forth affair from the beginning with neither team taking more than a one-goal lead until consecutive goals by Alex White and Schwartz put Harvard went up, 6-4, with under one minute to play in the half. Both goals were assisted on by Dwyer, with White's goal coming in a man-up situation.
Consecutive Cornell goals in a span of 24 seconds tied the game again at 6-6 early in the third quarter. Mock had a hand in both, scoring the first off a pass from Buczek before assisting on Doug Tesoriero's first goal of the season at the 13:04 mark.
The Big Red enjoyed its first man-up chance of the afternoon, and it was a two-man advantage that Cornell converted as Pannell spread the offense and then found Mock wide open in the center of the Crimson defense to put the visitors back up, 7-6.
Harvard earned a 6-on-4 chance of its own and despite putting the ball on the carpet, killing one of the penalties and a save by Fiore, the Crimson eventually converted with a man-up goal by Garret Campbell, who scored on the doorstep at the 6:48 mark.
Another man-up goal, this time by Dwyer, restored the 8-7 lead to Harvard and moments later White dodged to the cage and scored from point-blank range to make it a 9-7 advantage.
After losing the restart a huge save by Fiore gave the ball back to Cornell but Krieger answered with a save of his own and moments later Brendan Newman scored to make it a 10-7 game heading into the final intermission.
Cornell won the first faceoff of the fourth quarter thanks to some tough play by Keith and Mock scored in transition to make it a 10-8 game. Keith came up with the ground ball again on the restart but after several good chances a Big Red player stepped in the crease and gave the ball back to the home team.
The teams then traded goals until the decisive Cornell run.
The Big Red has a quick turnaround as it travels to No. 8 Syracuse on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. The game will be nationally broadcast on ESPNU


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Brown Deer police records storage down
Brown Deer - The Brown Deer Police Department has been dealing with a nonfunctional records storage system since late last week.
Officers have been typing up police reports in word processors outside of the department's typical records software as of press time. For this reason there is not a Brown Deer police report in the current issue of North Shore NOW.
Salary increase approved for district aides
Shorewood - Special education and health aides in the Shorewood School District will receive a 2 percent salary increase, effective for the current school year.
The School Board on Tuesday approved increasing the aide pay schedule by 2 percent, which was included in the district's 2012-13 budget.
The pay increase will be retroactive to July 1, 2012. Business Manager Mark Boehlke said it is the first wage increase approved for this year.
Employee WRS contribution to increase slightly
Shorewood - The required retirement fund contributions of Shorewood School District employees will increase slightly in 2013.
In a report to the School Board on Tuesday, Business Manager Mark Boehlke said the Wisconsin Retirement System contribution rate will increase 1.5 percent, with the district paying half of that increase and employees responsible for the remaining 0.75 percent of the increase.
Boehlke said the rate has gone up on an annual basis, but in the past impacted only the employer, not employees. He will be informing staff of the increase, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2013.
Bayside's 2012 capital projects wrapping up
Bayside - It was a busy summer for capital projects in the village of Bayside, but village staff is confident they will all be wrapped up before it snows.
The 2012 street improvement project that consisted of Payne & Dolan paving more than 10 percent of the village road system is complete, Village Manager Andy Pederson said.
As part of the long-range capital improvement program, the village completed necessary operations and maintenance repairs to the sanitary sewer infrastructure, located predominantly in the Pelham-Health subdivision. The sanitary sewer lining work has been completed.
The village also completed repairs to the sanitary sewer infrastructure located in the East Fairy Chasm Road subdivision.
Private lateral lining work is currently under way, as the Vac-A-Tee clean-outs have been installed on the 11 homes receiving work. Final lining should be completed by Thanksgiving, with final landscape restoration work is taking place in 2013.
Board may consider assisting students with field trips
Shorewood - District staff is already doing what it can to assist students who cannot afford to attend more costly field trips, but the district may consider how it could do more through scholarship funding.
In an annual report of the district's major scholarship accounts, School Board member David Cobb expressed concern that there are students who are unable to attend more extensive trips available to them, simply due to financial reasons.
He suggested the board consider establishing a scholarship fund that district families could donate to for the purpose of financially assisting those students.
Teacher Matt Joynt, whose request for a high school choir student field trip to New York in June 2013 was also approved by the board on Tuesday, said that numerous fundraising opportunities are provided to students who wish to attend such trips.
There was a time when more district funding was also available to assist students financially, Joynt said, but those funds have dried up and it is becoming necessary to look at more creative ways of addressing the issue.
Superintendent Martin Lexmond said the board could examine the matter further in a future policy discussion.
Wineries to be allowed in certain Mequon areas
Mequon - The Common Council approved amendments to the city zoning code which will allow wineries in rural residential, rural industrial, and rural business zones.
The change specifically accommodates Grafton-based vintner The Chiselled Grape Winery, which is looking to build a one-acre vineyard and tasting room at 14136 N. Port Washington Road. Alderwoman Pam Adams opposed the idea at first, saying the change would create a questionable precedent in residential areas, but was swayed by the council and later voted for the change.
At the request of Alderman Andrew Nerbun, the council will consider allowing breweries and distilleries as well.
District hires new librarian
Shorewood - Sara Kemp will serve as the next librarian at Shorewood Intermediate School and Shorewood High School.
The School Board on Tuesday approved hiring Kemp for the position. In addition to her background in library science, Kemp also has a master's degree in technology, with professional development experience in PowerSchool, PowerGrade and SMARTBoard systems, among other technology.
Kemp hopes to work collaboratively with teachers to create connections across the curriculum in order to improve learning for students, according to a memo.
Village receives state grant for Main Street reconstruction
Thiensville - The village recently received word from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation that it is the recipient of a $544,784 grant for work associated with the reconstruction of Main Street.
As part of the grant agreement, the village will fund 20 percent, or $163,496, of the reconstruction project. The grant amount represents the remaining 80 percent.
The Village Board on Monday gave tentative approval to the grant while meeting as a Committee of the Whole. Final approval is slated for the regular board meeting Tuesday.
School Board modifies committee structure
Shorewood - The Shorewood School Board will merge its Ad hoc Finance and Land Use committees and establish a Human Resources Committee in order to better address issues facing the district.
Board President Rob Reinhoffer on Tuesday explained that there will now be four board committees - Policy, Curriculum, Human Resources, and Finance and Facilities.
Each of the four current board members will chair a committee, with Reinhoffer overseeing Curriculum, David Cobb chairing Finance and Facilities, Ruth Treisman chairing Human Resources and Colin Plese overseeing Policy.
Once a fifth member is appointed to the board, Reinhoffer said that person likely will rotate between the four committees to gain an understanding of committee operations.
Interested residents can apply to serve on the committees, with the chair of each committee responsible for appointing resident members. Information on how to apply is available on the district's website, at shorewood.k12.wi.us.
Dangerous dogs to be restrained at all times
Whitefish Bay - Whitefish Bay will update its ordinances to specify how dangerous dogs in the village are to be controlled.
The Village Board last week approved amending section 15.11 of the municipal code to state that any dog determined to be dangerous must be restrained at all times, either by indoor confinement, secure fencing, tethering within property lines, or a secure leash managed by a caretaker capable of controlling the dog.
Village Attorney Christopher Jaekels said the update was needed to close a gap in the ordinance. Although it took steps to define dangerous and vicious dogs and specify the regulation of vicious dogs, it did not previously spell out how dangerous dogs must be regulated, Jaekels said.
According to the ordinance, a dangerous dog is defined as one that has bitten or threatened the safety of a person or domestic animal while unprovoked, has a demonstrated propensity to attack, cause injury to or threaten the safety of humans and other domestic animals, or is noncompliant with the village's rabies control policy.
Alternately, a dog would be deemed as vicious if, when unprovoked, it has bitten and inflicted injury causing broken bones or lacerations that require sutures on a human, killed a domestic animal, or has bit, attacked or endangered the safety of humans or domestic animals after already being deemed dangerous.
The ordinance update will give the village more enforcement authority, Jaekels said.
Whitefish Bay revamping village newsletter
Whitefish Bay - The village will partner with Neighborhood Communications to begin distributing a monthly publication in lieu of its quarterly Bay Leaves newsletter.
The Village Board last week supported the change, which will cut publication production costs from an estimated $13,700 to zero.
Neighborhood Communications publishes newsletters for groups and communities, including Bayside, by incorporating advertisements into each publication to cover the printing and postage costs for which the village normally budgets, Jerod Hanaman, assistant to the village manager, explained in a memo to the board.
Neighborhood Communications would handle the compilation and editing of newsletter materials submitted by village staff, Hanaman said. A representative from Neighborhood Communications said the village would have oversight of the newsletter content.
Village Manager Patrick DeGrave said the change will also allow the village to get news to residents in a more timely manner, while improving the presentation of the information as well.
Talks to implement a facade grant delayed in Shorewood
Shorewood - The Shorewood Village Board last week decided to delay action on a multifamily facade improvement program for properties within tax incremental districts until TIF project and finance plans are finalized.
The program would offer matching grants for buildings within TIF districts to enhance the attractiveness of multifamily residences in those areas. If approved, the program would have a 25 percent grant match up to $10,000 without the ability to exceed that amount.
To be approved for the grant, the work would have to meet specific requirements. Work deemed as maintenance work would not be approved, according to village documents.
Village Board open to resale shops in Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay - The Village Board would prefer not to discriminate against secondhand stores that wish to do business in Whitefish Bay.
The board chose not to refer to the Plan Commission a proposed amendment to municipal code specifying that secondhand stores deriving more than 10 percent of total sales from the sale of used goods with a purchase price of less than $100 not be allowed to operate in the village.
The majority of trustees were opposed to such an amendment.
"My perspective is I would really like to attract more businesses into that Silver Spring corridor, and I'm not really thrilled about turning away a business that's interested in locating in Whitefish Bay," Trustee Lauri Rollings said.
Trustee James Roemer named ReThreads Clothing on Humboldt Boulevard in Riverwest as an example of a resale business that could be a good fit for Whitefish Bay, noting that resale shops have the potential to bring additional foot traffic to neighboring businesses as well.
Village staff indicated there was no need to proceed with the proposed amendment if trustees were not in support of it. No action was taken.
Little Free Libraries to be restricted in Bay
Whitefish Bay - In keeping with its existing municipal code pertaining to the placement of mailboxes, Whitefish Bay will prohibit "Little Free Library" structures from being constructed on front yards or sidewalks.
Following review of a resident's request to install a Little Free Library in September, the Village Board directed staff to develop restrictions that would apply to the structures.
However, trustees on Monday decided that rather than attempting to regulate Little Free Libraries - free-standing structures typically about 2 feet in width and depth and about 6 feet tall that aim to foster community book-sharing - the village should be enforcing the same regulations that apply to mailboxes.
Although trustee opinions varied widely, from Richard Foster's view of ignoring Little Free Libraries until they become problematic, to Brenda Szumski's support for allowing them throughout the village with regulations, several recognized the problems that could come along with the structures.
Trustee Jay Miller mentioned the possibility of the structures being vandalized, while Village Manager Patrick DeGrave noted that they might be used to distribute inappropriate materials.
Christ Episcopal Church on Lake Drive already has a Little Free Library, which would have to be removed from its current location, per the ordinance.
However, Village Attorney Christopher Jaekels said enforcement of the existing code would not prevent a person from having a Little Free Library in certain areas, such as affixed to their home.
"This behavior, this use … can still be engaged in, it just won't be a structure that's out on the sidewalk," Jaekels said. "It could be something that's on the front steps of the church or even on the front of somebody's house."
Shorewood approves use of lot for tree sales
Shorewood - The Shorewood Village Board last week approved the use of a municipal lot for the sale of Christmas trees and accessories.
The trees will be sold from Nov. 10 to Dec. 28 at 3505 N. Oakland Ave. The hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The village receives a $500 from the vendor as well as permit fees.
Village Board commends longtime officer for service
Bayside - Village of Bayside President Samuel Dickman read a proclamation at a board meeting recognizing Bayside Police Sgt. Fran Ehler for her contributions to the village.
Ehler has served as an officer for the last 20 years and is retiring from the department.
"Fran has performed her duties in an exemplary way," Bayside Police Chief Bruce Resnick said.
Two named dispatch supervisors in Bayside
Bayside - Liana Scharnott and Rachelle Dickau were named dispatch supervisors at the Bayside Police Department, which Police Chief Bruce Resnick announced during a Village Board meeting.
Both women assumed their new positions about a month age, and Village Manager Andy Pederson said they are doing a "phenomenal job."
"We've had nothing but great comments from staff and the other agencies we work with," Resnick said. "We are very proud of the work they are doing."
Village of Bayside accepts Clean Sweep grant
Bayside - The village of Bayside was one of five municipalities throughout Wisconsin to receive a grant to offset the cost of collecting prescription drugs.
The $5,000 grant from the state offsets the cost of using the police department to collect the prescription drugs and disposing of them properly.
65 Incorporated launched to help guide seniors
Milwaukee resident Diane Omdahl has recently launched 65 Incorporated, an online resource meant to help seniors and their families through the Medicare planning process.
Those interested in the program and their Medicare options can learn more at 65incorporated.com.
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LEES FERRY, Ariz. — The federal Bureau of Reclamation is gradually opening turbines and bypass tubes at Glen Canyon Dam as part of a government program to restore the Grand Canyon's ecosystem.
The river has run at about 8,000 cubic feet per second this fall but will ramp up to 42,300 cubic feet for 24 hours from Monday night into Tuesday, and the river will run high for five days.
The goal is to wash millions of tons of sediment downstream to create beaches and improve habitat for plants and animals.
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Parks officials have contacted visitors with backcountry or river permits and advised them to camp on high ground this week.
It's an experiment that could hurt next year's fishing — and complicate hydropower production and water storage — in the name of a more environmentally correct river.
Fisherman Jim Simpson didn't care about the protected humpback chub and his reaction crystallizes the dilemma of whether to maximize the dam's gifts or turn some of them back in favor of primordial nature.
Simpson is more into rainbow trout, the non-native beauty that has fueled a trophy fishery since the dam started clearing and cooling the formerly muddy river in the 1960s. The game fish's ascent has coincided with the collapse of the chub, a large native minnow that now thrives mainly where the undammed Little Colorado River meets its larger namesake about 62 miles below Lees Ferry, Ariz.
"I'm going to die in a few years," Simpson said. "But wouldn't it be nice for my grandkids to come up here and catch a monster fish, hook him and let him go? What are they going to do, go down to the Little Colorado and catch a little chub?"
Many environmentalists and park managers feel differently and who have fought for decades to be sure future generations will recognize a river shaped by the millennia instead of by the Bureau of Reclamation.
For them, this rush of water churning up sand for new beaches and backwater sandbars signals the river's best chance. It's the fourth experimental flush since 1996, and the first since Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in May decreed them routine in a 10-year protocol that, weather permitting, could mean mini-floods every year.
"This is a great victory," said Nikolai Lash, program director with the Grand Canyon Trust. Previous experiments in 1996, 2004 and 2008 were one-time fact-finding missions instead of fundamental shifts in river management. "This (Obama) administration can be patted on the back and thanked for doing what we've been trying to do, seriously, for 15 years."
The river gets only a tenth of the sediment that historically washed into it before the dam was completed in 1966, and this year's release is timed to capitalize on summer storms that loaded the Paria River with sand that it dumped below the dam.
Mimicking annual springtime floods that once pushed river sand onto the banks, the flush is meant to create new beaches; shelter warm backwater fish habitat with sandbars; cover archaeological sites to prevent erosion; and shore up wind-blown soil for canyon plants such as mesquite.
"Immense benefits," said Steve Martin, an Arizona native who started his National Park Service career as a river ranger in the 1970s and ended it by retiring as Grand Canyon National Park superintendent last year. "With all the research we had, it's amazing that it took us this long. But we got there, and it's a good thing."
The previous experiments yielded mixed results, partly because a return to up-and-down flows timed partly to regional summer hydropower needs wiped out many of the new beaches and sandbars.
Advocates hope the effects will be more lasting if these floods come more regularly and if a longer-term Interior Department planning effort leads to steadier flows through the summers.
But critics see little environmental benefit and that it comes at a cost. In comments submitted to the Interior Department before the decision to go forward with regular flushes, the Colorado River Energy Distributors Association, a group of nonprofit energy utilities, noted that previous springtime flood experiments helped the trout, not the chubs, putting more mouths into the river to compete with and eat young chubs.
Those flushes apparently helped the trout spawn by clearing sand from gravel beds on the river bottom, and they may have stimulated food growth at critical times.
Association Director Leslie James said she'll be watching again to see if this flood has lasting benefits.
The previous experiments affected the association's 4 million customers, from Arizona and New Mexico to Wyoming, because their providers must buy power from alternate sources. The association predicts this week's release will cost $1.4 million.
The Bureau of Reclamation notes that the reduced output is a fraction of 1 percent of the power generated at the dam. The agency will adjust later releases to even out the water budgets between upper and lower Colorado River Basin states, so the flood won't affect annual deliveries downstream to Lake Mead.
Unlike springtime releases, this one comes at a bad time for trout. Their food chain, from algae to insects, has been largely exposed by low fall flows. The flood will scour away what's left, said Wendy Gunn, owner of Lees Ferry Anglers.
She said it's not a natural time of year for a flood. Pre-dam floods, which the U.S. Geological Survey says maxed out at 50,000 cubic feet per second in high-water years, typically came in June.
"This is the most unnatural time for a flood on this river," Gunn said.
Previous attempts didn't improve the river, she said, and park managers would be better off manually stabilizing the beaches they already have.
"But then a whole lot of government people and scientists would be out of work," she quipped.
Grand Canyon National Park never expected the beach-building benefits to last without regular repetition, said Jan Balsom, the park's deputy chief of resource management. And as for the appropriateness of high flows in fall, she said it's necessary to act while there's a good sand supply, whatever the season.
"We have very little to work with," she said, "so we've got to make the most of it."
On Wednesday evening, a four-man crew from the U.S. Geological Survey readied a large pontoon raft with a crane to dip sonic sediment detectors into the river, and they loaded two weeks of supplies. They were set to begin a 166-mile float to National Canyon, where they would measure how the flows affect sand moving through the canyon.
Before he climbed aboard, Flagstaff, Ariz.-based hydrologist Ron Griffiths said this is a good time to try creating beaches. The monsoon storms dropped more than the half-million metric tons of Paria River sediment, he said. Subsequent monitoring showed that most of it remained on the riverbed above Grand Canyon.
"We're just trying to nudge the system back to some semblance of what it was," Griffiths said.


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Evolutionary biologists have long held up songbirds, particularly the Galapagos finches first described by Charles Darwin, as an example of natural selection at work. In order to exploit different environments and food sources, the birds developed a startling variety of beak shapes — from short, blunt beaks ideal for cracking seeds and nuts to long, slender beaks designed to sip nectar from flowers. The assumption was that natural selection was the primary, if not the sole, cause for the variation.
Radcliffe Asks, "What Is Life?"
Genius at the School Gates
During the Radcliffe Day panel on gender and the business of fiction, panelist Elisabeth Schmitz '86 of Grove Atlantic said, "The question that comes up again and again is whether or not a large sample of women writers are, by default of their gender, being passed over as serious writers and their work perceived as a separate genre: 'women's fiction.'"


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Poor Nicolas Cage: despite being a national treasure (punny!) and one of the great actors working today, his hammy and over-the-top acting style has led him to be the butt of many Internet memes. Nicolas Cage's hair through the years, Nic Cage As Everyone, the Whicker Man mashup, the Nic Cage song , that other Nic Cage mashup…shall we go on?
We hope that Nic realizes that all these tributes are made out of love, because some of our favorite movies would be so boring if he wasn't there to crazy them up. In honor of that, we present to you our 12 favorite photos of Cage smiling. Look, he's having such a good time. Ha-ha!, everyone!


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Hollywood Park Tomorrow Mixed Use Development
Hollywood Park Tomorrow consists of the redevelopment of the approximately 238-acre project site, and includes demolition of the existing Hollywood Park racetrack/grandstand, the rehabilitation of the 120,000 square-foot Pavilion/Casino gaming facility, and construction of a new mixed-use development that contains approximately 2,995 dwelling units, 620,000 square feet (sf) of retail space, 75,000 sf of office/commercial space, a 300-room hotel, 10,000 sf of community serving uses, and a 25-acre park system with passive and active recreational opportunities. On June 3, 2009, the Inglewood City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and on July 8, 2009, approved the Hollywood Park Specific Plan (HPSP) and other entitlements associated with the project. These project documents can be accessed on this site or you may also review them in person at the Inglewood Planning Division, 4th Floor, One Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
Links to approved project documents
Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)


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From kayaking and biking to scooter rentals, Fever River Outfitters has everything you need to add a little adventure to your Galena getaway. The staff here knows the area well and offers excursions that take care of every detail—whether you're kayaking to an island picnic or taking a scooter to a vineyard for an afternoon wine tasting. Want to explore on your own? Simply rent or purchase outdoor gear and set off on your own adventure along the many biking paths, waterways and winding roads of this scenic part of northwest Illinois.
This 170-foot-tall bottle that resembles a Brook's Catsup Bottle served as a water tower for the catsup manufacturer after being constructed in 1949. A popular roadside attraction, it makes for a great photo op.
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour consists of eight zip lines, the longest stretching more than 1,100 feet, which will zig-zag across the property's bluffs and through the valley. The tour also includes 11 platforms high in the trees, three aerial suspension bridges, the longest stretching 180 feet, and two short ground hikes. A canopy tour is an exciting way to experience the flora, fauna, geology and history of the outdoors by safely traversing an established route of ziplines and aerial bridges between platforms built in the trees, and they are just plain fun!
It's all about the water at Rend Lake, where you can swim, boat, water ski and fish. Relax at Rend Lake Resort, tee off at the 27-hole Rend Lake Golf Course or do some target practice at the Rend Lake Shooting Complex. Also located at Rend Lake is the Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, featuring more than 800 artists.
Visitors can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show at the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. Located at Columbus Drive, shows runs from dusk to 11pm every hour and lasts for 20 minutes. Operates April through mid-October.
Open year-round, the Peoria Zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals from around the world. Come see our newest members of the zoo family in Africa! From giraffes and rhinoceros to spider monkeys and lions, the Zoo is the wildest family place in town. In addition to family recreational resources, educational programming and conservation-based programs are top priorities.
Discover cute boutiques housed in historic storefronts in downtown Champaign, including antique and consignment shops. Be sure to stop at PACA's Architectural Salvage Warehouse, where you'll find everything from vintage stained glass to ceramic tiles.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Check out the Lombard Park District's award-winning aquatic facility! State-of-the-art amenities are endless and include a 140,000-gallon leisure pool, bowl slide, zero-depth pool, bubble bench, lap pool, drop slide and much, much more!
Alto Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room
Nestled in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, sits Alto Vineyards, the region's oldest, most award-winning winery. Founded in 1988 by Guy Renzaglia, Alto introduced a new industry to the area, starting a movement that has altered its landscape. Today, Alto Vineyards shares the region with 11 other wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, in the state's first federally recognized grape-growing region, known as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). While continuing to produce some of Illinois' finest wine, Alto opened a new tasting room in Champaign, IL, and began distributing throughout the state and surrounding regions. Celebrating 25 years in business in 2013, Alto constructed a new, modern tasting room next to the vineyard in Alto Pass. Resting atop the new facility lies an outdoor deck for customers to take in the view on one of southern Illinois' oldest vineyards – a truly breathtaking sight that exemplifies the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest and Illinois wine country. We invite you to visit our winery and tasting rooms to experience the tradition of Alto Vineyards.
CITY:Alto Pass
The Palms Grill Cafe was a well-known restaurant during the heyday of Route 66. Recently the cafe was revitalized and reopened, and is serving up delicious nostalgia from the fabled Route 66 era. The Palm's Grill Café has been baking pies and feeding hungry travelers and residents for decades. Their pies are so delicious they've even won a few state pie competitions. Saddle up to the counter or take a seat at a table; either way, the pie and coffee with the community atmosphere is enough to make any first-timer feel like a regular. Conveniently located right across the street is the towering Bunyon's Statue, another one of Route 66's famous Muffler Man Statues.
The Gemini Giant is a landmark statue on U.S. Route 66. The 30 foot tall statue is named after the Gemini space program and holds a silver "rocket ship" in his hands, while sporting an astronaut's space helmet that looks more like a welding mask.
Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
This Navy Pier funhouse takes visitors on a 15-minute, full sensory experience that challenges and dazzles guests to navigate through a series of mirror mazes set in the great city of Chicago.
Play miniature golf on the ground-shaking Volcano Course under the shadow of a three-story erupting volcano or take it easy on the nine-hole Palm Course. Sharpen your sports skills in batting cages and the area's only soccer cages; enjoy "combat" with your friends in the Laser Zone; and race around the Go-Kart track.
CITY:Loves Park
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Situated along the banks of the beautiful Rock River in Sinnissippi Gardens, the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The entire facility is the third largest conservatory in Illinois with a total of 22,000 square feet, and at the highest point stands 52 feet. A tropical setting includes an 11,000 square foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting. Changing seasonal floral displays, a gift shop and special events; educational programs where children can learn the importance of plants; special workshops and lecture series for adults; the perfect place to host your event--small weddings, receptions, business meetings.
Tuscan Hills Winery, recently opened in 2011, is on Historic Hills Drive, directly behind the Harley Barn. This winery is located on eight picturesque acres which helps bring an Old World Tuscan feel to the heart of Effingham. The owners are focused on creating elegant, approachable, and perfectly balanced wines of the highest quality. Wine tastings, along with space available for reservations makes this a must stop for group tours. Tuscan Hills Winery wants you to "Come as our guest, but leave as our friends." We welcome you to plan your next event at Tuscan Hills Winery - whether it's a beautiful wedding in our vineyard or book the space for your next meeting.
Starved Rock State Park West Hike
Starved Rock State Park West Hike offers a decidedly different set of attractions than its eastern counterpart. On this hike you'll encounter a series of overlooks from wooded bluffs and rocky cliffs high above the Illinois River. This 2.9-mile hike varies in difficulty due to the large amount of stairs that need climbing. The dominant feature of Starved Rock can be found on this hike, via a narrow bluff that runs 4-miles along the south branch of the Illinois River. The park's namesake towers 125 feet above the river, offering commanding views of the nearby islands and river. Some notable excursions include, French Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Pontiac Canyon with sweeping views of the Illinois River.
With 473 luxurious guest rooms, two championship golf courses, a renowned spa, award-winning dining and entertainment, three pools and extensive meeting and conference facilities, Pheasant Run hotel in St Charles IL is the perfect setting. And, while you're getting that special spa treatment or enjoying a romantic dinner or play, your children can have a great time in our Kid's Klub. This special program offers supervised activities for children ages 3 to 11 years. Activities include playing games, watching movies, and making crafts to take home. Plus, every Saturday you can visit the craft corner where Mom and Dad can join in on the fun and make some seasonal themed crafts with their kids. Board games are also available for check-out through the Activity Desk.
CITY:St. Charles
The Belle of the Rock paddle boat tours are located at historic Starved Rock state park in Utica, Illinois (just 80 miles west of Chicago). In addition to the river tours, we provide canoes and kayaks. Call us today at 815-434-9200 to make your reservation.
Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center
As a centerpeice of Pere Marquette State Park, the lodge and restaurant are an attraction for visitors from miles around. Visitors can spend a day at the park and explore the Great Room of the lodge, dine in the restaurant or even spend a night in a cozy lodge room or cabin. The centerpeice of the rustic timber 1930s Great Room is the 700 ton stone fireplace and life-size chess set. The Great Rooms beckons visitors to pull up a chair and a glass of wine with a view of the Illinois River. The Lodge restaurant is known for its family-style chicken dinner and season Sunday brunch buffets. Spend the afternoon or a weekend for an unforgettable experience.
The Chicago Pedway Tour will lead you through the Pedway, the backdrop for an amusing and enlightening tour of some of the hot-spots (or a least warm-spots) of downtown Chicago. The tour focuses on interesting anecdotes and tales about some of the great buildings downtown, but it's also a study of the city underneath the city. The Pedway is a strange and wonderful place and adds so much to the city's personality. These are great tours for Chicagoans who want to learn more about the city and for tourists who want a full Chicago experience without ever going outside. The tour is 90 minutes and is $20. Monday/Thursday/Saturday at 10:30 am. Please note: the start location for the Monday and Thursday tour is at 40 W. Lake St. in the "Gallery of Shops." The start location for the Saturday tour is at start at Block 37 – 108 N. State St.
A 5,000 sq. ft. laser tag arena and a 2,500 sq. ft. game arcade is conveniently located by hotels and restaurants off I-64.
Choose from four winding waterslides, brave the waves at the Breaker Beach wave pool or just spend the afternoon floating along the Lazy River. Located just outside Grafton on the Great River Road.
Hot air balloon rides sunrise and sunset daily. Reservations required. Gift certificates available. Groups welcome. Call for pricing and information.
If you want to truly experience the Shawnee National Forest, and Southern Illinois, then the River-to-River Trail in Illinois is for you. The Trail spans 160 miles of Illinois from Battery Rock on the Ohio River to Devil's Backbone Park in Grand Tower Illinois on the Mississippi River, and it can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete in its entirety. With a combination of plains, bayous, bluffs and upland forests, there's something for everyone to feast their eyes on. And, with difficulty levels ranging from easy to hard there's a path for everyone in your party to enjoy.
CITY:Karbers Ridge
Kite Hill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast
Kite Hill's B&B is located on a 30-acre estate with a five-acre vineyard, all surrounding Kite Hill Lake. Start your day with a full three-course breakfast followed by a stroll through the vineyards or around the lake. After a full day of Southern Illinois activities, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the winery.
Mississippi Explorer Cruises at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Jump aboard Mississippi Explorer's latest 1.5-hour cruise. Experience the magical splendor of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge.
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
Black Hawk Statue at Lowden State Park
At Eagle's Nest Bluff in Lowden State Park, proudly stands a 48-foot statue of a Native American quietly revering the beauty of the River Rock Valley below. Commonly called Black Hawk, after the legendary Chieftain, the statue was created as a tribute to all the Native Americans who once called the area their home.
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
Near the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers lies a veritable bird-watching utopia. Visitors to Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge can expect to see a variety of migratory birds, from waterfowl and warblers to Acadian Flycatchers and American Bald Eagles. In fact, Two Rivers is the winter home to one the largest Bald Eagle populations in the continental United States.
Dolphins soar, belugas dance and penguins parade in Fantasea, the aquatic show at Shedd Aquarium. The marine mammal presentations showcase the natural talents and learned skills of the animals—and their trainers.
Aquatic Zoo Waterpark - Mt. Vernon
The Aquatic Zoo Waterpark is fun for all ages. The facility features two 30-ft. tall slides; one 112-ft. body slide; one 266-ft. dual rider tube slide; two diving boards; a children's splash pad; interactive voice and light features; lazy river; zero depth entry leisure pool and concessions.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Bring your family out to our 65 acre site for a day of fall fun! Open from mid-August through November, enjoy the horse drawn hay rides, kid's activity area with a barn, bale pile, tractor cab and more. Pick your own apples or stop in the store and visit the bakery for apple donuts, pies, caramel apples, fresh baked bread and fudge. Jonamac Orchard is your family's fall tradition.
Come aboard Seadog Cruises for the most thrilling, unique way to experience the windy city! Seadog offers Lakefront Speedboat Rides, Lake & River Architectural Tours and Extreme Thrill Rides, all of which are perfect for a solo traveler to a group of 110. Chicago's favorite dog cruises April through October and is available for private charter.
Illinois' newest wine trail connects six wineries dotted throughout the southeast corner of the state. Visitors can enjoy both breathtaking vistas and friendly rural communities, all while sampling excellent red and white wines.
This beautiful 715-acre state park with a 40-acre lake derives its name from a combination of the town of Lena and the Latin work for water, aqua. Lake Le-Aqua-Na offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including more than 10 miles of mult-use trails. The large tracts of wooded land include oak, hickory, walnut and pine trees. Woodland flowers are on display, especially in the spring and early summer, and wildlife is abundant. There is boating, fishing, a children's fishing pond, swimming, picnic and playground areas, shelters, trails for mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing, equestrian trails, sledding, hunting and camping.
Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park
Illinois' only indoor/outdoor aquatic park features seven water slides, a lazy river, two zero-depth entry pools, a spray play area, diving well, sand playground and two concession stands.
STEM - robotics, engineering and building with LEGO is what you will find at the C&A Robot Factory. Classes include having fun learning with LEGO machines and robotics, LEGO Mindstorms. Classes can also be provided at a company or school site. Have a birthday party at C & A or we can do in home parties. Also try one of the camps we offer including LEGO Machines and Robots, stop motion movies, etc.
This 18-hole golf center is the highest-rated public golf course in Southern Illinois, earning four stars from Golf Digest. The course offers discounted "twilight hours" rates for unlimited play after 4pm.
Get the best view of Alton and the Mississippi River from eight stories in the air atop the Melvin Price Locks & Dam. Take a free guided tour and see towboats and barges as they push their way through this incredible structure. It's also a great spot to eagle watch in the winter.
Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Fun for all ages. Ride your own sled down 2,050 feet of terrain-tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi.
View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the Four Seasons statues that complement this exquisite English garden.
Starved Rock State Park - Ice Climbing
While rock climbing is prohibited, there are up to five canyons in which ice climbing is permitted when conditions allow. All ice climbers must sign in at the ranger station (Park Office) and must have a partner. Call ahead to check ice and other park conditions.
University of Illinois Arboretum
The University of Illinois Arboretum is a living laboratory, including plant collections and facilities that support the teaching, research and public service programs of several units throughout campus. Central to the Arboretum was the development of the "All American Selection Trial Gardens" established by a bequest from Miles C. Hartley in the early 90s. Other highlights of the Arboretum include the Welcome Garden, Hosta Garden, Kari Walkway and native ponds plantings, the Idea Garden, sponsored by Champaign County Master Gardeners, and the Japanese Tea and Dry Gardens at the Japan House.
Curtis Orchard is an 80-acre apple orchard, pumpkin patch and entertainment farm offers activities for the whole family. Open July 20–December 20, the orchard country store and bakery offer a wide variety of gift and food items, including pies, fritters, apple crisp donuts and award-winning cider. Outdoor activities include seasonal apple and pumpkin picking, kids play structures, a giant slide, several mazes including the corn maze, petting zoo, toddler area, birthday parties and corporate picnics. Weekend activities include outdoor meals, live entertainment, seasonal pony rides, and an orchard wagon.
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline offers 90-minute tours for the whole family that include lake and river cruises, fireworks cruises, canine cruises and night cruises all departing from the landscaped dock on Chicago's Riverwalk at the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Cruising season May - October.
Scenic biking and hiking along a six-mile trail featuring views of the Galena River and towering bluffs.
Surfing in Illinois? Yes! The FlowRider creates a perfect wave for surfing and body boarding. Water slides, a lap pool, the lazy river, a sandy play area and "Monsoon Mountain" make for a family adventure.
A national symbol of faith, this 111-foot-tall cross, when illuminated at night, can be seen over an area of 7,500 square miles atop the most prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. The cross is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
CITY:Alto Pass
Rock Island's Quad City Botanical Center houses exotic tropical flowers, a 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools with koi. Seasonal attractions include a butterfly garden and the Garden Train Railway exhibit. The Botanical Center also regularly hosts art exhibitions and special events for families.
CITY:Rock Island
The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens that depict life in northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture. Special events throughout the year include a World War II re-enatment, Sock Monkey and Scarecrow Harvest Festivals, and more. Free recreational path located on property.
This deluxe water park features tube slides, the second largest lazy river in Illinois, zero-depth pools, sand activity areas and concessions.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit organization with tours, exhibitions, programs and events for all ages. Visit CAF on Michigan Avenue to view our 1,000-building scale model of Chicago, shop in our award-winning store or participate in a fun LEGO® building event in our ArcelorMittal Design Studio. Choose from 85 tours by boat, walking, bus, or even L train, including the CAF River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises. Tours depart daily and are led by CAF's expert docent guides. Every fall, check out CAF's free annual Open House Chicago festival. Private tours and group tour rates available. Open daily 9am to 9pm. Learn more at architecture.org
This beautiful spot features five acres of landscaped gardens including the Woodland Garden, Children's Garden, Herb Garden and several others. Tropical conservatory is open year-round. Outdoor Garden is open 8:30am to dusk year-round. Closed Mondays.
Pyramid Acres Campground & Marina
Offers gas, bait, tackle, ice, beer, groceries, contour maps and camping with water and electricity. Open all year. Located at the northeastern edge of the lake.
Experience a bit of Napa Valley in Central Illinois. Visit the winery, tasting room and gift shop. Enjoy the panoramic view available for weddings, receptions and meetings.
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater
The 4,000 seat Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater hosts a variety of events from community festivals to live concerts throughout the summer months. With the Mighty Mississippi River as a backdrop, bring your blanket and spread out for an evening under the stars. Check out our website for a list of upcoming events.
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "Front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago's central business district in the Loop Community area. Grant Park's most notable features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Named for United States President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Park was developed as one of Chicago's first parks and expanded through land reclamation.
Camp Shaw was established in 1956 and is the best kept secret in all of beautiful Kankakee County! Camp Shaw is also a wonderful place to hold a variety of outdoor and indoor events. It provides overnight accommodation; horseback riding, guided trail rides or group lessons and weekend packages are available. It is also an outdoor, environmental science education program encouraging interest and participation in the balanced management of natural resources.
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery is Illinois' first farmstead cheese making facility, founded in 2004. Visit this off the beaten path farm and learn about their cheese-making process and their "Animal Welfare Approved" Goat Dairy. Taste their delicious, award winning varieties of goat cheese and sample their amazing goat milk gelato and organic fruits. The farm is open weekdays for drop-in visitors to see the goats, walk the grounds and purchase farm products. During the summer, you can also visit the farm during Wednesday afternoon open houses. In addition to self-guided tours of the farm, you can get gelato by the scoop and purchase products from their farm as well as those from other farms and food artisans. Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery also offers additional food events in the summer with Dinners on the Farm, Third Friday Pop-Ups, and tasting trail events. This is a working farm, so check their website for hours and activities before venturing out to the farm.
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230 acre entertainment farm. U-Pick Apple Orchard September thru October. Orchard Store is open thru Mid December offering apples, pasteurized apple cider, our famous cider donuts, home baked pies, cream & butter fudge & country gifts and goodies. Have we grown a challenge for you at The Amazing Maize Maze open weekends only thru October. U-Pick Pumpkin Farm Mid September thru October features Scarecrow Acres where customers can enjoy hay wagon and pony rides, the Haunted Forest, a petting corral and much more down-on-the-farm fun! U-Cut or precut Christmas Trees Nov. thru Mid Dec.
CITY:Maple Park
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Try a segway tour, where you'll enjoy fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions. Explore Chicago by day or night with friendly tour guides.
500-acre Illinois nature preserve offering 7 miles of hiking trails ranging from rigorous uphill courses to flatter, less strenuous paths. The center also features a natural history museum, spacious bird watching room, nature hikes, guided walks and a nature store.
Opened in the late 1800's, this city zoo began to house exotic animals after a traveling circus left behind a lion cub. Located on Historic Route 66 the zoo became a popular attraction among travelers. It is also the only Illinois zoo to feature the endangered Sumatran tiger. They offer many exhibits and zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the whole family. Some highlights include: sun bear, reindeer, Harbor Seals, red pandas, lemurs, Galapagos Tortoise, Bald Eagles, Pallas' Cat, Snow Leopards, gibbons, and Red Wolves. The Zoo features many large indoor and outdoor exhibits such as a Tropical America Rainforest, ZooLab, Katthoefer Animal Building, Wallaby WalkAbout, Children's Zoo, and Animals of Asia.
Lakeview Family Aquatic Center
This outdoor aquatic center has a swimming pool, a zero depth pool with play equipment, 2 giant water slides, 1 small slide, diving boards, a video arcard and wet sand play area.An arcade, lockers, showers, concessions and souvenirs are also available! Children seven years and under must be accompanied by an adult 17 years or older.
The state's largest artificial body of water, Lake Decatur spans 2,800 acres, with 30 miles of shoreline offering recreational opportunities and wildlife vistas at lakeside parks and the city marina. Water sports include boating, fishing, sailing and jet skiing. While shoreline locations surrounding Nelson Park Marina offer miniature golf, dining, public gardens and picnic facilities.
Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Chicago River Architecture Tour is a 60-minute journey through the heart of the city. Led by an architectural expert, this in-depth tour traces the history and innovations of urban architecture in Chicago.
Wild Reef: Sharks at Shedd Aquarium
See sharks glide through underwater gardens of iridescent corals and garden eels. Wander through a lagoon and mangrove forest, and visit a fishing village where residents saved their reef from destruction.
Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Eaglewood Resort & Spa offers a luxurious retreat whether you arrive for a conference or relaxing getaway. The architecturally stunning resort, constructed in Frank Lloyd Wright- influence Prairie-style architecture, features upscale hotel accomodations, luxurious amenities, sophisticated technology, and a myriad of recreational options.
Saw Wee Kee Park sits along the south shore of the Fox River. Located in Oswego this park has an abundance of fun, advanced mountain bike singletrack trails to conquer. These 5 miles of steep inclines and quick descents will give you plenty of stories to tell your friends. While you are there you can also fish, kayak and canoe along the Fox River.
Peoria area's only Segway tour and Quadracycle bike rental experience. Offering 30-minute, 1-hour, and 2-hour Segway tours as well as 30-minute Quadracycle bike rides. Gliding with World On Wheels is as fun as it gets. Use them for individual riding or corporate events. Open March thru November, weather permitting. Feel free to call for an appointment. Easy riding for all age levels.
Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—but it's in Utica where the Illinois River meets Starved Rock State Park. With 18 canyons, and sandstone bluffs for four miles, Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois' treasured nature habitats. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes, even bald eagles. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
This 94-acre farm features picnic and recreational areas, antique farm equipment, a petting zoo, pony rides and barrel train rides. In fall find a pumpkin patch, haunted barn and pig races.
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing at The Morton Arboretum
Explore a winter wonderland at The Morton Arboretum, where you'll find 3.5 miles of groomed ski trails. Bring your own or rent a pair of snowshoes or cross-country skis (in children's and adult sizes). Ski trails are open when there are four or more inches of snow on the ground.
Enjoy a relaxing retreat at Sara's Sanctuary. Every retreat offers a different health and wellness experience, which includes therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, yoga or meditation, reflexology and Reiki. Each session has a limit of eight participants and four sleeping rooms.
The arboretum houses more than 6,000 species of trees, plus shrubs, wildflowers and wildlife. A hiking trail takes you through the woods and past stones from a Shawnee Indian Council fire.
Kids will love this railroad themed aquatic center featuring a spiral slide, tube slide, water geysers and playful water features. Open during the summer months 7 days a week, Whitewater Junction is located inside the lovely Longview Park in Rock Island, Illinois.
CITY:Rock Island
Beautiful sandy waterfront on Cedar Lake. State certified Lifeguards on duty during beach hours, lap lane, restrooms, picnic tables and a concession area.
Aussie-themed Raging Waves is Illinois' largest outdoor waterpark! Sitting on more than 40 acres, this family-friendly waterpark features 20 water slides, a separate kiddie pool area, wave pool, lazy river, 24 private cabanas, a giant sandbox and more. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
A quiet cove at dawn, where the only sound is the whir of a casting reel and the gentle splash of the fly hitting the water's surface...that's Lake Sara. A sunny afternoon slalom skiing behind a powerboat or running along the beach...that's Lake Sara. A family picnic in the grass at water's edge or a family reunion, with fried chicken and the works, under one of the pavilions...that's Lake Sara. Lake Sara is an 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline, encircled by a winding road. Spend a day, a week, or a season on the shores of Lake Sara. Lake Sara has something for everyone, in every season of the year.
Lake of Egypt is a privately owned reservoir located six miles south of Marion, Illinois and covers 2,300 acres with 90 miles of shoreline. The lake has an average depth of 18 feet. The lake is owned by the Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC), who created the impoundment in 1962, by damming the South fork of the Saline River, to supply cooling water for a coal-burning electric power plant.
Come experience a working dairy farm! Milk a cow, feed the chickens, and just learn what it's like to live on a farm. Located just 8 miles from downtown Peoria. Call today to schedule your tour!
Herrin Park District is a beautiful, well kept park with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool as well as a multipurpose recreation complex. The park offers two walking paths with a quarter-mile all weather track, and a one-mile lighted walking trail. Herrin Park is an excellent place for a leisurely jog. You can even enjoy feeding the beautiful ducks.
Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center
Fun for the whole family! Highlights include two amazing water slides that splash down into 350,000 gallons of crystal clear water. The zero-depth entry pool also features water toys for children, lanes for swimmers, and diving boards. The 14,000 square foot facility also has a full bath house with accessible restrooms and changing rooms, along with a full-service concession stand, shaded and open lounge areas, picnic tables and much more.
Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park
Minutes from the Quad Cities. Easy access from I-80, I-74 and I-280. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ski lifts, restaurant and complete ski and board rentals. Skiing available every night. Features 100% snow-making equipment as well. Great winter fun for the entire family!.
The Wabash Valley Wine Trail is made up of five wineries located in the southeastern part of the state. Visitors to this area can enjoy the scenic Wabash River Valley, historic towns, and quaint bed and breakfasts.
The Henson Robinson Zoo is home to animals native to Australia, Africa, Asia and North and South America. Over 90 species of native and exotic animals are housed here among naturalistic exhibits. Special events are held throughout the year and provide many hands-on experiences for children and adults alike. Also, take a "Zooper Edventure" with the zoo's education programs for children ages 2 to 17. Facilities include a gift shop, concessions and a petting area.
Vaughn Athletic Center and Indoor Water Park
The Vaughan Athletic Center is dedicated to fitness excellence with quality equipment and programs designed to offer members the best value for their fitness dollar. The newest facility in the Fox Valley Park District is the Vaughan Athletic Center located on Indian Trail near Orchard Road on the far west side of Aurora. The Vaughan Athletic Center features 225,000 square feet of athletic, fitness, and aquatic fun. The Vaughan Athletic Center is home to an aquatic center with three indoor pools. The aquatic center offers lap swimming, diving boards, warm water therapy, swim lessons, and aquatic fitness classes. In addition, there is an indoor water park featuring two water slides, a lazy river, and spray and play areas. In the Vaughan Athletic Center's 10,000-square-foot, full-service fitness center, members can use a wide variety of equipment, attend the Fox Valley area's best group exercise classes, and receive personalized, one-on-one help from certified trainers. This year-round indoor water park has tube slides, zero-depth entry and interactive water play.
Epiphany Farms Restaurant is committed to supporting, growing, and showcasing a thriving local food culture. We serve as an anchor for a network of local food producers by increasing community awareness of locally sourced ingredients, increasing interest in the culinary traditions of the Midwest, and providing a positive model for responsible stewardship of the land that nourishes us. Their "Farm to Fork" concept represents a concern for every step of the process linking the meal to the land that produced it. "Farm to Fork" means keeping money in the local economy and using only what the community can provide. It signifies attention to excellence: from the farmer raising the crops to the family sitting down in our dining room to share a meal together.
Open area with both indoor buildings and outdoor displays. Special events are held here nearly every weekend, including the famous Kane County Flea Market.
CITY:St. Charles
Enchanting Linmar Gardens is nestled in a hillside overlooking the historic town of Galena. The secluded 3.5-acre garden is situated on natural outcroppings which have been enhanced with hand-built terraces. Meander on a guided tour along paths through a collection vibrant annual and perennial flowers including hostas, viburnums, conifers, grasses and daylilies.
This outfitter in Oglesby offers river rafting excursions on the Class 3 rapids of this popular stretch of the Vermillion River. With 14 sets of rapids on this 9-1/2 mile trip, Vermillion River Rafting will supply you with whatever your party needs: from rafts, paddles, life vests even rafting instructions. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and for parties of 5 or more.
Open August through November, come visit our farm this fall to share in our rustic culture and enjoy a taste of the season. Many varieties of apples to taste. Also available, in season, are raspberries, pumpkins, home-made goodies, and our famous apple cider donuts. Take a horse drawn ride out to the orchard to pick your own apples too. Family tradition starts here! There's a petting zoo too.
CITY:Poplar Grove
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is located primarily in Williamson County, with small extensions into eastern Jackson and northeastern Union counties of southern Illinois. At almost 44,000 acres and with three lakes (Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, and Devils Kitchen,) endless opportunities abound for watching wildlife, hiking nature trails, photography, swimming, fishing from the bank or by boat, and hunting. Four seasonally operational campgrounds are open from April-October and offer full hook-up, water, electric, or non-electric sites. Refuge staff and volunteers at the visitor center welcome visitors and sightseers 7 days a week from 8am-4:30pm. Visitor activities such as guided hikes, bald eagle tours, and monthly F.U.N. programs help connect families with the diversity of flora and fauna that Southern Illinois has to offer. The Refuge provides many opportunities for wildlife-dependent outdoor recreation for the nature lover in us all.
Central Illinois' premier family water park is located at the Eastside Centre Sports Complex. Play in Splash Tower Island, ride the lazy river, or spend time in the splash and play area designed for little ones.
CITY:East Peoria
Extending 20 miles from Alton to Pere Marquette State Park, the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail runs parallel to the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway along IL Route 100, as well as the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The route is completely paved and takes cyclists through the towns of Elsah and Grafton. Comfort stations are available at Piasa Park, Clifton Terrace Park, Elsah, Grafton Visitors Center, Grafton Harbor public restroom and Pere Marquette State Park. This is a great ride for cyclist of all ages, including families looking for a free day of fun!


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The JTC 1 vision
JTC 1 is the standards development environment where experts come together to develop worldwide Information and Communication Technology (ICT) standards for business and consumer applications. Additionally, JTC 1 provides the standards approval environment for integrating diverse and complex ICT technologies. These standards rely upon the core infrastructure technologies developed by JTC 1 centers of expertise complemented by specifications developed in other organizations.
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Since its inception in 1987, JTC 1 has brought about a number of very successful and relevant ICT standards in the fields of multimedia (e.g.: MPEG), IC cards ("smart cards"), ICT security, database query and programming languages as well as character sets, to name just a few.
The final report of the JTC 1 Study Group on Cloud Computing (SGCC) is now available. The report, prepared by JTC 1/SC 38 (Distributed application platforms and services) identifies the future work of JTC 1/SC 38 in the area of Cloud Computing, and provides a basis for JTC 1/SC 38 working with other relevant JTC1 sub committees and with groups in other standards developing organizations.
JTC 1 releases preliminary reports on emerging areas of work:
Learn more in these interviews with JTC 1 Subcommittee Chairs
Walter Fumy, Chairman of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27, IT Security Techniques
Don Deutsch, Chairman of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 38, Distributed Application Platforms and Services
John Sheridan, Chairman of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 40, IT Service Management and IT Governance
How to get involved
If you want to get involved in the work of JTC 1 you must contact the ISO Member or IEC National Committee in your country. Not all ISO members or IEC National Committees are members of JTC 1. Membership may be different for the sub-committees of JTC 1.


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By Brendan Conway
Oil prices are edging higher Friday after staging their biggest single-day jump in more than three months, another case where grim news in the Middle East is good news for commodity bulls.
The question for traders is whether Iraq will worsen to the point of jeopardizing oil production in the country's south, which makes up the lion's share of Iraq's exports. Per Commerzbank's commodity strategists:
So far, oil production in the south of Iraq, which accounts for 90% of Iraq's oil exports, has been unaffected by the fighting in the north and centre of the country. However, the sharp price rise in the last two days shows that this oil supply is no longer viewed as secure, either. Without the oil production from the south of Iraq, the market would be stripped off an estimated 2.5 million barrels per day.
Nomura's Alastair Newton is not so sure:
The fall of Mosul to the Sunni jihadi movement ISIS is not only strategically significant in its own right but also takes Iraq from insurgency to at least the brink of civil war. Civil war threatens oil, which is potentially important from an immediate market perspective. As for immediate risk to oil exports, for sure there are big fields in the Mosul area. But there is little active commercial exploitation. That said, despite the amount of ordnance which has now fallen into ISIS's hands, it is not clear that it has the capacity to wage symmetric war (as opposed to carrying out terrorists attacks) outside the Sunni heartland. So, it is too soon to assess at this stage whether there is an imminent threat to Iraq's main oil producing regions.
Friday morning, traders seem to be with Newton. Crude-oil futures are ahead by a modest 0.2% to $106.70 per barrel. The United States Oil Fund (USO) is rising by 0.1% while the United States Brent Oil Fund (BNO) is flat. The leveraged ProShares Ultra DJ-UBS Crude Oil (UCO) is ahead by 0.1%. Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), an ETF of energy stocks, is down 0.2%.


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The Georgia Point System ranges from 2 to 6 points. A driver with 15 points in a 24 month period will be suspended.
Points are assessed for each conviction pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-57(c)(1)(A)
The State assesses no points for speeding convictions less than 15 miles-per hour over the posted speed limit and for convictions of driving 'Too Fast for Conditions', as per O.C.G.A. §40-6-180. No points are assessed against non-residents of Georgia.
How do I obtain a Points Reduction?
In accordance with O.C.G.A §40-5-86, licensed Georgia residents may request that DDS reduce the number of points assessed against their Georgia driver's license up to 7 points once every 5 years.
To qualify for a Points Reduction, you must successfully complete a certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course and present the original certificate of completion to the DDS by mail or in person at one of our Customer Service Centers.
If you request a Points Reduction by mail, please mail the original Driver Improvement (defensive driving) certificate of completion to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, P. O. Box 80447, Conyers, Georgia 30013.
A list of certified Driver Improvement (defensive driving) course can be found at the following link:http://www.dds.ga.gov/training/defensivedrivingschools.aspx
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So you want access to freely download thousands of different volumes for a large collection of series on #lurk, but you just don't know how? Follow these simple steps and you'll be able to in no time. Many people are intimidated by IRC, but it's actually really easy. There are several ways to go about successfully downloading from IRC, I feel the following is the most "newbie" friendly, feel free to comment on any steps that could be made easier.
1. Download an IRC program, if you don't have one in mind just grab http://www.mirc.com
2. Install the IRC program, open it up and fill in the basic information it asks for (if applicable)
3. If you're using mIRC, go to Tools>Options - DCC>Ignore
Under Method select Disabled
Uncheck "Turn back on in:"
Just remember not to accept files from people you don't trust. If you're using a different IRC program you might want to scan through for DCC ignores as well.
4. Type /server irc.irchighway.net
5. It's time to register your handle (lurk requires registered nicknames). Simply type in:
/msg Nickserv register password email
Replace password with your desired password, and email with your valid email address.
Now check your email and follow the instructions to confirm your account.
6. Now that you're registered, you can join! Type in: /join #lurk
7. Go to http://www.gotlurk.net and click on Packlists. Either search for your manga or click the bot that applies to it (usually Mirrors or Neverwhere). If you're looking at the entire packlist - I suggest using edit>find on your browser to easily find what you're looking for.
To the left of the manga volume/chapter there will be a number, for example:
#55 2813x 51M 20th_Century_Boys_v18[Manga-Heaven].zip
The first number is the pack number, the 2nd is the amount of times it's been downloaded, the third is the filesize and the fourth column is the file name.
8. Remember the pack number and the bot name and go back into IRC. Click on your status window and type the following string (dont type it into the #lurk window in case you mistype it as they ban users who do this).
/msg Botname xdcc send packnumber
So for the above example we would do,
/msg Mirrors xdcc send #55
Approve the download and you're done!, If you use mIRC the default download directory should be c:/Program Files/mIRC/download - your file will be in there.
Have fun! While you're on IRCHighway you can also stop by #mangashare to chat with members and staff here.


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Buckeye Lures J-Will Flipping Jig
On tournament day you need to capitalize on every bite you get, and the Buckeye J-Will Flipping Jig helps you do just that thanks to its super sharp, extra strong 6/0 Lazer Trokar Hook. Designed with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jason Williamson, Buckeye Lures and Williamson worked long and hard to get every detail just right. Featuring a unique head design that allows it to come through heavy cover, matted grass and thick brush, as well as a custom made lifelike skirt, the Buckeye J-Will Flipping Jig has what it takes to make every bite count and put you in the money.
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Comments: Great looking jig and beast of a hook but horrible in heavy cover. I've lost more than a few of these jigs thinking that's just how it goes before i stopped buying.
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Comments: This jig does not come out of cover well at all. The weedgaurd is entirely to soft for flipping into heavy cover!


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Looks like I may have to root my Nexus to install these fonts. I was hoping that wouldn't be necessary.
The real problem is that the Android fonts are missing these glyphs, that's a bug that should be fixed.
This was raised as a bug on Google's Android bug tracker, we should all go there and support the need for these glyphs.


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Inside an 1830s Farmhouse in the Catskills
"The room was designed with the pallet headboard in mind — we both agreed on that from the start. The rustic wood balanced out any of the more feminine touches. We found the most success by finding ways to bring in nature (wood, glass, natural fibers, earthy colors). It keeps it inviting, interesting, and gender neutral." — Whitney, The Rooster & the Hen
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"For me, it was and always has been about creating a space we both love by incorporating collected objects or colors I know we both can live with. My husband has amazing taste and he collects some of the most unique things from estate sales and thrift shops." — Stacey, A Goode House
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Apart from Demba Ba striking his option and Daniel Sturridge upping sticks, the January transfer window in the Barclays Premier League has been a snooze fest. Chestnuts not included.
We can't expect the irrational exuberance of 2011 when on the last day of January a total of £85m [$130m], the use of a private plane for a short hop down from Newcastle and all applicable taxes changed hands as the Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll show lit up the transfer market.
Things haven't quite been the same since. At least the batteries to help light up the scoring charts have been spared.
The biggest signing this transfer window may be the one that does not even involve the player needing to switch clubs.
If newspaper reports are correct than a brand new five-year, £25 million [$40 million] deal will be more than enough to keep Theo Walcott out of the greedy clutches of a number of clubs lining up to take the most centrally positioned winger in all of world soccer away from the Emirates.
Then what are we to make of the Frank Lampard situation?
Out of contract at season's end if we're to believe the smoke signals coming out of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, then me, you and a dog named Boo have a better chance of suiting up for the current European Champions next season.
Yes Lampard's the wrong side of 30. Yes he's slower and more discriminate with his trade mark box to box runs. But surely even with the devil in the detail when analyzing Chelsea's record this season - Lampard plays there's a 90 per cent chance they win.
Continue that level of performance through the course of a 38-match season and there can only be the one destination for the Barclays Premier League trophy.
However, without Lampard, Chelsea resemble the United Nations: dysfunctional. On a salary of £150,000 [$235,000] per week or $12 million for the season Lampard's departure is purely a forward thinking business decision.
The egg timer on throwing cash at any perceived talent deficiency is running out.
Football's equivalent of Adam Smith's "invisible hand" is the new sheriff in town.
Financial Fair Play - the hobbyhorse of UEFA President Michel Platini - is the business model standard to which all clubs affiliated to the governing body's basket of 53 national associations must adhere.
Introduced on the platform of driving the billions of euros in red ink out of the game clubs can now only spend on transfer and wages what they earn each year.
UEFA have been monitoring the transfer and employee-payable ledgers of their clubs since the summer of 2011. The full impact of UEFA FFP will only come into full effect next season.
As agents and lawyers continue to take a grotesque amount of money out of football their podium is soon to be overrun by the certified accountants of London and Lisbon and all football outposts in between.
The cleverest and most creative need only apply.
The biggest cheer to come out of Stamford Bridge this season wasn't those associated with a Torres goal. It was from the boardroom when the club announced its very first profit under the House of Abramovich.
It was the most important £1 million ever banked in the club's 100 plus year history.
That announcement was made late last year. On closer inspection winning the UEFA Champions League was not a factor but it was instead due to the cancellation of shares worth in excess of $25 million in a joint venture with a Rupert Murdoch entity.
The rationale then is that the taxi for Lampard will subsidize the purchase of Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao in the summer. Ashley Cole's move to the city of lights would likely pay the Colombian's salary.
Manchester City, with the highest payroll in all of world sport currently cashing in at $320 million per annum, is the club with most to fear.
Yes they may be English champions but the financial benefits accrued have no chance of leaping into the same rarified air as last year's runners up or even, for that matter, at the home of their opponent Sunday.
Location, location, location: that particular driving force.
Speaking of real estate, welcome to the Etihad Campus. The grandest capital investment into infrastructure improvement across world football minus Rio's Estádio do Maracanã refit in time for 2014's World Cup just so happens to be funded by Etihad.
The UAE-based airline is controlled by that same vast wealth that is the custodian of Noel and Liam Gallagher's favourite football club. Not so much a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul, but still, welcome to the murky world of UEFA FFP.
Something, after all, has to fund Manchester City's transfer market dealings that tops out at £583m since 2006 according to Deloitte.
For those wondering – and surprisingly so when measuring their success over this interim period - it is Liverpool who come in at third place with a whopping figure of £341 million [$510 million].
Most thought they only bought the one Andy Carroll.
Arsenal, who must be salivating at the prospect of Sheik Mansour and Roman having their cheque books confiscated by Platini, use matchday market forces to dramatically increase revenues.
There is no pricier ticket in all of world football. A hamburger washed down with a halftime beer will set you back the equivalent of a monthly mortgage payment.
This combined with Wenger's tight control of the annual salary purse and ability to over manufacture the raw talent pool ensures the only thing red around the Emirates boardroom is Stan Kronke's club scarf.
As much as the action on the pitch has been most compelling this season - where quite literally a club who started the season winless in seven was able to claim the scalp of the runaway league leaders - the real story next season will not be measured by the historical metric known as a league table but by the financial ledger.
Chelsea or Manchester City could go the entire season unbeaten in claiming the title but unless they convince UEFA all was done without yet another disguised handout from the owner then that automatic Champions League position might well go to a Swansea or a Stoke.
Surely if that were to occur Tony Pullis would finally upgrade his baseball cap and trainer shoes ensemble for something inspired by one of Euroland's abundant haute-couture emporiums.
Fresh from opening up a pucker restaurant in Montreal world-renowned culinary icon Jamie Oliver has just signed a deal to provide the nose bag at the Etihad Stadium. In a joint venture with a company co-owned by the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees, Oliver will oversee all the food on offer at Manchester City's stadium. Eating a pie at football will not ever quite be the same again.
According to the world governing body, overall transfer dealings through 2012 fell by one per cent when compared to 2011. The official total of 11,555 transactions saw PSG top the big spenders league with €147 million [$185 million]. The Barclays Premier topped the league table with a total spend of €623 million [$775million]. Intriguingly the busiest trade route involved two old allies. No not the U.S. to England, but from Portugal to Brazil.
Amid increasing reports Fernando Torres wants back to Anfield, Moneyballs himself John Henry (a man who sprinkles sabermetrics on his morning muesli and who accrued his vast wealth in the hedge fund industry) certainly understands statistics more than he values club legends. Henry and his NESV partners should consider this statistic if he's thinking about getting back in transfer window bed with Roman. Since leaving Liverpool two years ago it has cost Chelsea close to £2 million or the equivalent of $3.2 million each time El Nino has been bothered to score a goal. His fellow countryman and BPL sensation Michu comes in at better value than fresh air... each goal this season only costing Swansea £125,000.
You can reach and follow Noel Butler at:
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Catch Stoke City v Chelsea FC live from the Britanniaon the TSN and TEAM Radio Networks this Saturday, with coverage kicking off at 9:30am et/6:30am pt.
You can also catch Queens Park Rangers v Tottenham Hotspur Live on TSN - 10:00am et/7:00am pt.
Leafs Lunch is joined by TSN Leafs Reporter Mark Masters.
Luke, Jason & Kristian recap the week for Canada's MLS teams, talk New York City FC's start, plus EPL and Champions League talk as well.
Luke, Jason and KJ look ahead to the MLS season just prior to the news of a new collective bargaining agreement, plus EPL talk as well.
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The A.G.'s Office has already produced nearly 8,000 records on a voluntary basis and has worked with committee investigators to copy computer hard drives and network servers. During this process it was discovered that some of the records included private health information that is protected by federal law.
The A.G.'s Office and the Special Committee are asking Third District Judge Su Chon to sign a jointly agreed-upon order that allows investigators access to the records and provides protection for private and confidential information.
Copies of the proposed order, the motion and memorandum and an A.G. affidavit supporting the order can be found here http://1.usa.gov/1860QR9.


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Boston Brass and the Brass All-Stars Big Band: Christmas Bells are Swingin'
Date Dec 2, 2012
Time 7:00 pm
Location Sangamon Auditorium, UIS
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Phone 217-206-6160
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This unique performance of holiday cheer features the great Christmas charts from the innovative and influential band leader, Stan Kenton. For 26 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience. From exciting classical arrangements, to burning jazz standards, and the best of the original brass quintet repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment, which captivates all ages. The ensemble's lively repartee, touched with humor and personality, attempts to bridge the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences in an evening of great music and boisterous fun.