MUSEUM EXHIBIT

May 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Roy Rogers’ legacy rolls into town with a free museum event

On June 20, the Polo Historical Museum at 113 N. Franklin Ave. opens its doors for a special afternoon dedicated to Roy Rogers, the singing cowboy who shaped Western entertainment for decades. Instead of just another small-town exhibit, this event mixes history with hands-on stories, letting visitor

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Jan 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago's Vibrant Scene: A Week of Theatre, Music, and Art

Chicago is buzzing with events this week, offering a mix of theatre, music, and art that caters to diverse tastes. Theatre enthusiasts have plenty to choose from, with shows ranging from dark comedies to poignant dramas. At the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, audiences can enjoy an unscripted conversa

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Jan 11 2026EDUCATION

Nature's Artistry in Glass: Exploring the Harvard Museum's Hidden Gem

The Harvard Museum of Natural History isn't just a place for science lovers. It's also a spot where art and nature come together in a unique way. This museum, part of the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, shows off the wonders of the natural world. It's not just about fossils and animals. It's a

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Oct 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Writers of Fear: How History and Beliefs Shape Horror Stories

Horror stories often draw from deep wells of history and belief. This is the focus of an upcoming exhibit at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. The exhibit, titled "American Prophets: Writers, Religion and Culture, " opens on November 21. It explores how these elements shape the work of horror

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Jul 11 2025SCIENCE

A Dino Discovery Beneath the Parking Lot

Deep under a parking lot in Denver, a museum known for its dinosaur exhibits made an unexpected discovery. While exploring geothermal heating options, they drilled over 750 feet down. What they found was a tiny fossil, about the size of a hockey puck. This fossil is a vertebra from a small, plant-ea

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