… Chicago), and the Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago (JASC). JOURNEY CHICAGO is a series of events taking place throughout the month of October at cultural heritage centers across the city’s neighborhoods and suburbs. This series is a marquee program of the Chicago Cultural Alliance (CCA). Free with regular parking and admission fees; pre-registration is not required. All ages welcome. …
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… walk at 1 p.m. You can also take a self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. (A short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile.) Dress for the weather. If winds are 20 or more miles per hour or if there is heavy rain, the program will be canceled. Free; regular parking and admission fees apply. …
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… The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) Academy is a nationally recognized pre-conservatory program for gifted pianists and string players. The … music education for students who aspire to be professional musicians. The Academy is a musical community of faculty, staff, and students who come together each Saturday, September … improvisation, and keyboard skills in an intimate group setting. A hallmark of the Academy is the frequent master class when the student body gathers with acclaimed artists and pedagogues, …
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… Medusa is a miniature (1 foot by 1 foot) hosta featuring lance shaped, twisting leaves with creamy centers and green margins. It is the result of a cross between H. 'Neat Splash' and H. gracillima . In June, it blooms with … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected, and deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Red kalanchoe ( Kalanchoe) is one of about 125 species of tropical, succulent, perennial flowering plants in the … thoroughly water it, and then allow the soil to dry out; it will not thrive in moist soil that is not allowed to dry out between watering. The colorful kalanchoe is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. …
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… Cocos nucifera is the scientific name of the coconut palm. Its origin may be the islands of the Pacific or … feet long, with clusters of fruit tucked under them. The coconut fruit, botanically a “drupe”, is one of the largest seeds in the world. Coconut milk is obtained by grating the white meat of the fruit. Other coconut products include coconut water, …
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… PBR has unusually large flowers for a shrub rose...4 to 5 inches across. The coloring itself is equally special...a warm pink on the upward facing side, and a soft yellow on the reverse. … Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Foliage is disease resistant, but no rose is disease-proof. Spraying against fungal problems may be a good idea if you can't give it full …
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… roses. It can be trained to a container, a specimen, a hedge, or a climber. This award winner is from David Austin, the breeder dedicated to combining the shapes and scents of old-fashioned … Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Foliage is disease resistant, but no rose is disease-proof. Spraying against fungal problems may be a good idea if you can't give it full …
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… SUGAR BUZZ® Blue Moon Beebalm Blue Moon beebalm is developed from a native beebalm and grows to about 2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. As befits … rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance, as beebalm is used to scent Earl Grey tea. Bright pompoms of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
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… SUGAR BUZZ™ Bubblegum Blast Beebalm Bubblegum Blast beebalm is developed from a native beebalm and grows to about 2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. As befits … rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance, as beebalm is used to scent Earl Grey tea. Bright pompoms of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and …
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