Family Research Interest Group
Interested in your family history? Come together with others pursuing genealogical research to share advice and ideas. The social group is for members only. (Annual membership from $15).
Magic Workshop
Come to The History Museum to learn magic tricks and illusions with magician Lou Lepore’. Keep kids engaged on this school in-service day. Great for kids aged 8-13. Workshop is $12/ child. Price includes all magic materials, a snack and admission to A.K.A. Houdini.
Silent Film – The Golem
Get in the Halloween spirit and come to The History Museum to watch the classic silent horror film The Golem. Noted organist Frank Ripple has composed a frightening score for the film that he will perform on the massive pipe organ. Come watch the giant clay Golem wreak havoc on his creators! Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. Come in costume and get a free bag of popcorn!
Admission: $7 per person in advance or at the door.
Location: Ogilvie Hall
Remembering Houdini
Learn about Houdini’s relationship to Halloween and the spiritualist movement. A Museum curator will give guided tours through the AKA: Houdini exhibit and leave lots of time for hands-on exploration. Get in the spirit of Halloween with a personal tour of Houdini’s life!
Admission: Free with admission
Hours: 10am-4pm, guided tours on the half hour
No registration necessary
Ghosts in the Valley
Get ready to be scared! Have you experienced a spooky incident or been in a haunted house? Did you know that there is a house on Division St. where some believe a Spirit threw a can of varnish right at a non-believer? Get ready for a haunting good time as noted local historian Nancy Barker shares ghost stories from the Fox Valley. Half the fun of a good ghost story is telling your own – so bring your memories to share during this fun Halloween event! Refreshments will be available
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Five expected to bid for EMI
As previously reported, Citigroup, which put EMI up for sale in early summer having repossessed the music firm from previous owner Terra Firma in February, has set a 5 Oct deadline for final offers. Visitor insurance for international travellers. Although various billionaires and private equity consortiums have considered making a bid, insiders reckon that, at the final hurdle, there will be less interest from outside the existing music industry
Denmark signs a Czech
Jacob Hrusa is the person who starts his work immediately and become the top man at Royal Danish Opera. Short term health insurance comes handy when you are between jobs. He will assume the title as a music director since 2013.Hrusa has earned his spur at Glyndebourne as a director of the opera.He earned his spurs for a protege of Jiri Belohlavek.Hrusa is only at his age of 30.