February 2010

February 1 - 28th

Lincoln I & M Canal Exhibit
Lock 16 Visitor Center
754 First Street, LaSalle
Tues & Thurs 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri & Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Abraham Lincoln believed that the I & M Canal promoted the settlement and growth of northern Illinois. Come explore Lincoln's connection to the I & M Canal by visiting the traveling Lincoln and I & M Canal Exhibit. Free.

February 6

3rd Annual Winter Wine Walk
Downtown Utica
(815) 667-3400

February 13

Mary Todd Lincoln Tea
Lock 16 Visitor Center
754 First Street, LaSalle
2:00 pm

Enjoy afternoon tea with Mary Todd Lincoln. Tea sandwiches, sweets and scones are featured with a variety of hot teas. Reservations required. 815-223-1851.

February 21

Sled Dog Demo & Awareness
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
All Day Event

Granite Siberian Rescue hosts this day-long, FREE event with seminars in the LaSalle Room on the fascinating characteristics of Siberian Huskies and their relatives. Sled Dog demos will take place in front of the Lodge throughout the day.

February 27-28

Pipe Dreams Organ Concert
204 S Bloomington, Streator

Now in its 12th year, visitors will be treated to the remarkable sounds of seven different pipe organs as they attend three separate concerts daily at Streator churches. Donations will be accepted at each site with proceeds donated to the American Red Cross, Streator Chapter. For more information (815) 672-2682 or contact streatortourism@gmail.com

February 28

2nd Annual "Artists of the Valley" and Native American Drum Circle
Starved Rock Lodge
Rte 178 & 71, Utica
11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Talented area artists will display their talent in this annual event. The show will feature sculptors, painters, photography and more. Native American Drum Circle starts at 1pm with Ojibway tribal songs and stories. Open to the public - Free admission.

Ongoing

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

Bald Eagle Trolley Tours
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
1-800-868-7625, ext 386

Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride the trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an education program. Includes lunch during the week and Brunch on Sunday.

Matthiessen State Park Cross County Skiing
Six miles of cross-country ski trails with ski rental on weekends