2010   Back to Top August 7 Marshall County Historical Society, 314 Fifth St., Lacon, IL 62540, 309-246-2349, will present a dollhouse workshop at the Museum on Saturday, August 7 and September 4 at 10 a.m. under the insturction of Darlene Wilson. Anyone with an interest in miniatures is welcome to join the group. Call MCHS on tuesday or Wednesday morning if you need further information. Back to Top 15 Grand Opening celebration of the Grayslake Historical Society's new exhibit. Taylor Studios , Inc. of Rantoul, IL designed, built, and installed the new permanent exhibit gallery at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Village Municipal History Museum at 164 Hawley St, Grayslake, IL. The design chronicles Grayslake's history from its settlement to the present. It includes graphic panels, historic photographs, and scent panels. Call (847) 223-7663 for more information. 27 The Springfield Art Association is presenting "Pulp: Fact, Fiction, and Fantasy," a juried exhibition of handmade paper art from across the country. It opens August 27 and runs through October 3. The SAA Gallery is located at 700 N. 4th St., Springfield, IL 627007. Gallery hours are: Monday-Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Back to Top September 11 Norwood Park Historical Society 2010 Wine Fest Tickets are on Sale Now The Norwood Park Historical Society is getting ready to host its third annual Wine Fest, a one-of-a-kind extravaganza of food and wine at Chicago's oldest home. This year's theme is "Everyday Wines," a celebration of wines for every occasion. Guests can meander through the spectacular grounds of the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House in Norwood Park and enjoy unlimited tastings, food, and entertainment, including a sommelier who will speak about everyday wines. The event also will feature a silent auction and the opportunity to purchase "Instant Wine Cellar" raffle tickets to start or complement your current collection. Saturday, September 11, 2010, 4 – 7 p.m. Noble-Seymour-Crippen House 5624 N. Newark Ave. Chicago, Ill. 60631 Street parking is available; guests also can take the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest line (Norwood Park stop) or the CTA's Blue Line (Harlem Avenue stop). Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/2010winefest. The Norwood Park Historical Society, a not-for-profit organization, resides in the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, Chicago's oldest home, in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago. Norwood Park remains one of Chicago's quaint, picturesque communities on the northwest side of Chicago, just a short drive from downtown. All proceeds benefit the ongoing operations of the Norwood Park Historical Society. MEDIA CONTACTS: 773-631-4633 info@norwoodparkhistoricalsociety.org http://tinyurl.com/2010winefest 18 The Children's Discovery Museum in Normal announces the Grand Opening of two new exhibits. The Imagination Theatre will have a real stage with various backdrops, lights, and sound effects,, a box office, wardrobe, props, and script statons setting the stage for creative expression and interaction. Visitors can be the conductor and learn math principles and rhythm while playing hopscotch in the Math in Music exhibit or experiment with intervals and pitch through string tension, mass and length, on giant guitars. Back to Top October 8 The 13th Annual Piatt County Barn Tour will be held near Monticello, IL Friday, October 8 through Sunday, October 10, 2010. This is an annual fundraising event presented by the Piatt County Museum. A special feature this year will be a "clothesline" of Barn quilt art. A self-driving tour booklet and map will be available only on the days of the tour from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. at the Bement Municipal Center, 148 W. Bodman, Bement. The cost to participate in the tour is $15 per person ($13 in advance) (children 12 and under are free). Visitors may tour until dark. Advance tickets can be bought at Petals and Porchposts, 119 E. Bodman, Bement, Piatt county Farm Bureau, 427 W. Marion, Monticello, and Macon County Farm Bureau, 1150 W. Pershing Rd., Decatur, and at First-Mid Illinois Bank and Trust branches in Macon and Piatt Counties. Email pbargon@monticello.net or call 217-762-4731 for more information.