Kane County Fair: July 16-20
Elephants and tigers and prize-winning pigs -- oh, my!

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New Orleans meets Shakespeare
The Albright Theatre Company will present a unique version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet starting at 7 p.m. Saturday at Clark Island, off of River Street in Batavia. A second showing is at 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Albright Theatre's 35th season includes drama, comedy, classics
The Albright Theatre Company in downtown Batavia announced the schedule of plays for its 35th season.

Little Owl Restaurant a Geneva landmark
The Little Owl Restaurant has been in operation in Geneva since 1920, when it was operated by Arbizzani's grandfather and then his father. Arbizzani said the menu is "ambitious" for a pub, because it offers more than 60 items, including burgers, salads, sandwiches, sea scallops and ribeye steaks.

Fundraisers will help with reopening of playhouse
The former First Street Playhouse has begun the process of opening a new theater space at 524 W. State St. in downtown Geneva.

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Light it up!
Batavia's is planning a big Fourth of July celebration during its 175th anniversary year with a parade and spectacular Sky Concert. Lots of fireworks and fun activities are planned for July 4 in the Tri-Cities area. All events are on Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

'The Melville Boys' premieres at the MAC
The Buffalo Theatre Ensemble will present the Midwest premiere of "The Melville Boys" at 8 p.m. July 5 at the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard., Glen Ellyn.

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Wayne's equestrian world
Just south of Elgin, off Dunham Road in Wayne, one can escape the usual suburban life and enter a different world. And there's no charge for leaving cares behind.

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Sage Bistro joins resurgence in downtown St. Charles
The Fox River runs past Sage Bistro's large outdoor patio, making it impossible to ignore while enjoying a meal at the new St. Charles restaurant.

Same name, different chart for Swedish Days concert
GENEVA -- What are the odds of having two saxophonists with the same name in the same town at the same time?