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Aug 29, 2016

Sunday picks: Seal gets a little 'Crazy' at Ravinia

Heirloom Garden Show at the Garfield Farm Museum, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, Campton Hills. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and younger. (630) 584-8485 or garfieldfarm.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28   Comedian Jimmy O. Yang performs at Zanies locations in Chicago and Rosemont. Silicon guy Fans of the TV series "Silicon Valley" won't want to miss seeing one of its stars, Jimmy O. Yang, performing stand up comedy at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 Chicago and 'The Boss' Bruce Springsteen, arguably the king of the working man's rock, has captured the struggle and spirit of the everyman since taking the stage with his hard-driving flavor of music in the early '70s. His outspoken yet pensive rock, equally perfect for a night around a campfire with friends or driving along a lonely stretch of highway, has undoubtedly influenced many musicians along the way. Springsteen and the E Street Band bring "The River Tour" to Chicago's United Center for a Sunday night performance, featuring a lottery for a chance to move to the forward barricade area closest to the stage. See unitedcenter.com for details. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $55-$150. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com.   Bruce Springsteen, center, and the E Street Band come to Chicago's United Center Sunday, Aug. 28. - Associated Press Upcoming concerts Seal: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $95-$130. Lawn $38-$43. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $55-$150. Lottery offered for general admission ticketholders, allowing them the random chance to enter the forward barricade area on the floor, closest to the stage. On day of show, sequentially numbered wristbands will be distributed from 2 to 5 p.m. at Gate 5. Patrons must be present and in possession of their general admission ticket to receive a wristband. One wristband per guest will be issued. A starting number will be picked randomly at 5 p.m. Patrons who receive a wristband may leave the premises; must return by 5 p.m. Visit ticketmaster.com or unitedcenter.com. Capannari's Acoustic Tuesday Concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. (847) 392-2277 or capannaris.com. p class="p402_premiu... (Chicago Daily Herald)

Feb 3, 2016

Garfield Farm Museum's 31st annual Natural Area Management Seminar set

CAMPTON HILLS – Reservations for Garfield Farm Museum's 31st annual Natural Area Management Seminar are now being taken. The event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. The museum is on Garfield Road, off of Route 38. The cost is $55, which includes lunch, or $25 for a half-day without lunch. For information, call 630 584-8485 or send email to info@garfieldfarm.org. From backyard gardeners, home owner associations to owners of natural area acreage, this seminar covers the key methods and techniques of preserving and using the best adapted plants for the Illinois environment. Experts Conner Shaw, Jack Pizzo, Ben Haberthur and Jerome Johnson will help explain the best techniques and methods to increase and maintain native plant communities. The day's outline will consist of researching property history, identifying native plants, identifying invasive species and the use of fire, herbicides, cutting and brush stacking equipment. Topics include using native flowe... (Kane County Chronicle)