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Discover the Art and Culture of Olmec Trails in West Chicago, Greater DuPage – Descubra el arte y la cultura de los senderos olmecas en West Chicago, Greater DuPage

Get ready for an exciting cultural adventure with “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy” coming to West Chicago! This engaging event is part of a larger cultural arts display featuring artist-decorated heads inspired by the ancient Olmec civilization. West Chicago is proud to participate in this unique project, offering residents and visitors a chance to explore…

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Taco and Art Fest Draws a Fantastic Turnout in Reed Keppler Park – Taco and Art Fest atrae una participación fantástica en Reed Keppler Park

This past Saturday, Reed Keppler Park was abuzz with activity as the community gathered for the highly anticipated Taco and Art Fest. With perfect weather on their side, attendees enjoyed a day filled with music, art, food, and fun. The festival featured a lineup of musical acts performing in the park’s shell, creating a lively…

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Photos taken at Brookfield Zoo Chicago of pups released to wild (credit: Brookfield Zoo Chicago) Dr. Lily Parkinson, a clinical veterinarian at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, examines a Mexican wolf pup born at the Zoo on April 27. This pup and six of its siblings were recently flown to New Mexico and placed with wild Mexican wolf packs as part of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program. Fostering zoo-born pups in wild dens has been a successful part of the Program to help increase the species’ population in the wild. - West Chicago Voice Newspaper

Mexican Wolf Puppies Bring Joy to Brookfield Zoo: A Cultural Connection, Zoo plays Critical Role in Wolf Recovery Program

Mexican Wolf Puppies Bring Joy to Brookfield Zoo: A Cultural Connection, Zoo Plays Critical Role in Wolf Recovery Program The Mexican wolf, also known as “lobo,” holds a special place in Mexican culture, revered for its strength, loyalty, and resilience. Historically, these majestic creatures have been revered in indigenous Mexican folklore, symbolizing guardianship and protection….

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West Chicago To Host Four Sculptures in Olmec Trails Exhibit : Giant Heads Come To Life In Rich Cultural Public Art Display

This summer, the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, in collaboration with Meztli Mexico, the College of DuPage, and the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau, proudly presents the “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy” art exhibit. This large-scale outdoor exhibition will showcase over 30 hand-painted sculptures inspired by the colossal stone heads of the ancient Olmec civilization, dating…

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West Chicago Public Library Partners with Illinois Humanities Road Scholars to Present Native American Program

West Chicago, IL – 04/18/2024 : 7 pm — Next month, the West Chicago Public Library District will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled A Brief History of the Reintroduction of the Native Americans into Illinois by Gerald Savage, Ho Chunk Nation Native American. The program is about an hour long and will begin at 7…

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West Chicago Public Library Partners with Illinois Humanities Road Scholars to Present Native American Program

West Chicago, IL – 04/18/2024 : 7 pm — Next month, the West Chicago Public Library District will host an Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau presentation entitled A Brief History of the Reintroduction of the Native Americans into Illinois by Gerald Savage, Ho Chunk Nation Native American. The program is about an hour long and will begin at 7…

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Salt Creek Ballet To Perform Nutcracker At College Of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen EllynThe MAC welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet with a roster of guest artists to perform the holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

Salt Creek Ballet To Perform Nutcracker At College Of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn

The MAC welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet with a roster of guest artists to perform the holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. This magical full-scale production features live accompaniment from New Philharmonic – a rare opportunity to see this magnificent ballet set to live music. Presented by McAninch Arts Center Location: McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell…

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Fox Valley Ballet To Present Nutcracker Ballet

The Fox Valley Nutcracker Presented by: Fox Valley Ballet Fox Valley Ballet is very proud to present The Fox Valley Nutcracker, a Fox Valley holiday tradition that showcases students and families from local dance studios alongside professional dancers, in the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker. Featuring beautiful dance, lavish sets, festive costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s magical…

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Gallery 200 Artoberfest Details Announced

ARTOBERFEST at Gallery 200 is a celebration of the creativity Autumn Colors inspire. The public is invited to join the artists at the opening reception. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit will run through the month of October, during regular gallery hours. Ten Gallery 200 artists will exhibit a variety of art works in various…

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