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LuminoCity Festival has announced the closing of submissions for the third annual “Lumi’s Utopia” children’s drawing competition, which received a wide range of imaginative artwork inspired by the theme “Sweet Dreams”. The competition featured both online submissions and in-person workshops at the Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM), which provided participants with lantern-making lessons. The festival’s founder, Xiaoyi Chen, expressed excitement about the collaboration with LICM and the prospect of transforming the drawings into life-size light sculptures. LICM President Erika Floreska emphasized the competition’s role in nurturing young artists and fostering family engagement. Additionally, LuminoCity Festival has launched a new website offering enhanced user experience and information about events and ways to get involved. A 25% Super Early Bird discount is available on 2024 LuminoCity Winter Festival tickets.

Don’t miss out on the exciting events and opportunities happening in your community! From fundraisers to club meetings, there’s something for everyone. Check out our guide for details on upcoming events near you.

Westfield Pride, a newly formed organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, has announced a series of events in May and June. These events aim to foster a sense of inclusivity and provide a platform for education and awareness.

Waukegan Park District hosts five GO WAUKEGAN walks throughout the year to promote exercise and community well-being. The first walk of the season took place at Hinkston Park, with participants receiving free T-shirts and raffle entries for prizes. The walks have various themes, including Summer Walk, Glow Walk, Zombie Walk, and Winter Wonder Walk. Parents emphasize the importance of exercise and outdoor activities for children, while participants enjoy getting outside and experiencing the benefits of daily walks.

Oswego trustees have decided to maintain the same ticket prices for concerts at Venue 1012 during the 2024 season as they were in 2023. While the Venue event series operated at a loss in previous years, the village’s overall event program has generated a net profit. The trustees discussed options for ticket prices, including lowering them to attract more attendees. However, they opted to keep prices the same and gather more data on the impact of higher-caliber bands.