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[kittygrrl]

Seattle-Huskies game

[homoe]

In October, take a walk from the Botanic Garden's visitor center to the Conservation Science Center to see the many colorful perennials and fruit-bearing shrubs. Marvel at the Japanese maples as they turn red like fire and, if you're lucky, you'll see the filigreed sumacs transform into a remarkable mix of orange, green and red.

If you around in November, take an autumn walk in the Dixon Prairie. It's also a peaceful escape.

[homoe]

Looking to catch some fall color earlier in the season? This 2.5-acre landscape in the midst of Millennium Park (just south of the Pritzker Pavilion's Great Lawn) turns into a fiery prairie come September. The lush garden fills with colorful fall blooms like balloon flowers, black-eyed Susans and Moonshine Yarrow. Before you leave, snap a photo from the footbridge, where you can see vibrant layers of foliage set against the city skyline.

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Can’t get enough of all those autumn leaves? Get your fall fix at Morton Arboretum, a sprawling living museum that’s home to more than 4,000 different types of trees.

The Arboretum also offer tons of cool fall events, like the Fall Color Festival throughout October that celebrates the “most brilliant season at Morton Arboretum”.

Please check for rules and guidelines during Covid-19 period.

https://www.mortonarb.org/visit-expl...it-information

[homoe]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

Seattle-Huskies game

Here is UW’s 2020 schedule in full as just announced today....

Nov. 7 — UW at California
Nov. 14 — Oregon State at UW
Nov. 21 — Arizona at UW
Nov. 27 — UW at Washington State (Apple Cup)
Dec. 5 — Stanford at UW
Dec. 12 — UW at Oregon
Dec. 18-19, Pac-12 Championship Game, games TBD

[C0LLETTE]

Don't go anywhere if you can help it and wear a mask if you can't.
Though you could stay home and watch sports on TV.

[homoe]

Allport Editions 716 NE Lawrence Ave, Portland


Just by glancing at their website, I see they have added several new cards to my favorite line, Bloodshot Press!



Sidebar: My last email (8/3/20200) indicates they are now re-opened M-F, 10-4

[homoe]

Stan's Donuts & Coffee 2800 N Clark St Chicago (b/t Broadway St & Orchard)


I believe the last time I was around this area, Jamba Juice was in this location.

After a phone call earlier today, by someone raving about some edible they had just inhaled from here, I'm adding it to my "places to visit" after the pandemic dies down!

[homoe]

Bad news for anyone who was still holding out hopes of sipping spiced wine from a boot mug in Daley Plaza this winter: Christkindlmarket, the annual holiday market usually hosted downtown and in Wrigleyville, has officially been canceled. In place of the the in-person event, vendors that usually participate in the German-themed Christmas market will sell their products online beginning on November 1.

For more info...
https://www.christkindlmarket.com/shop/

[homoe]

ZooLights, the long--running and beloved annual holiday installation at Lincoln Park Zoo, will return this year—but for the first time in more than 20 years, you'll have to pay for a ticket to get in. Zoo reps cited financial straits due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the new ticket charge, which will be $5 per person for entry. "Unfortunately we are not in a position to staff and operate the extended hours with the limited capacity of visitors required based on state guidelines without some public investment," zoo director Megan Ross wrote in a press release. "We are charging a nominal admission in order to help us break even and still bring this beloved holiday tradition to the zoo."

Each year, ZooLights brings millions of LED bulbs to the sprawling grounds of Lincoln Park Zoo for a twinkling after-hours display, plus other holiday-related events like carolers, Santa meet-and-greets and ice-carving demonstrations. This year's exhibit will open on November 20 and run through January 3. In addition to the regular ZooLights admission, guests will also be able to snag tickets for an adults-only night out (complete with mulled wine and hot chocolate) and A Charlie Brown Christmas tribute concert from the Chris White Trio.

Tickets for ZooLights will go on sale for zoo members on September 24; they'll open to the general public on October 1. The zoo will also host five free nights (November 24 and December 9, 17, 21 and 29), which will still require an online reservation.

[C0LLETTE]

Don't go anywhere if you can help it and wear a mask if you can't.