Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities
1005 Pennsylvania Avenue, , IL 62201
Museums
The Katherine Dunham Museum houses Miss Dunham’s outstanding collection of symbolic and functional art, including more than 250 African and Caribbean art objects from more than 50 countries.
Tapestries, paintings, sculpture, musical instruments and ceremonial costumes from around the world celebrate the human spirit of the Museum.The museum displays costumes, photographs, programs, letters, awards and mementos from Miss Dunham’s career as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, writer and dance company owner.
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Gaelic Storm Live at the Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre • Mar 12 @ 7:30PM
Multi-national, Celtic juggernaut, Gaelic Storm returns to the Egyptian Theatre!
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Vitamin String Quartet at the Effingham Performance Center
Effingham Performance Center • Mar 12 @ 7PM
Join the Vitamin String Quartet for a night of beautiful classical music with a modern twist! Enjoy their fresh arrangements of familiar hits from Billie Eilish…
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Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Garfield Park Conservatory • Feb 18 – Mar 13 @ 10AM
The Garfield Park Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show returns!
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For more than 50 years, the McHenry County Historical Society has preserved an outstanding collection of educational and entertaining exhibits. Featuring an 1843 log cabin and…
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