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July 1 – 31
LaSalle Horse Pulled Canal Boat Ride
I&M Canal Boat Dock
Rt. 351 (Joliet Street) at the Canal, just south of downtown LaSalle
Daily at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
Step back in time. Experience a horse pulled one hour trip along the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal. Our captain, crew and their pioneer passengers from 1848 will share their adventures as you ride along this route as it was 150 years ago. Minutes from Starved Rock. Adult: $12; Seniors (65+): $10. Special pricing for children, family, schools, charters and groups (20 or more). Call 815.588.1100 for sunset cruise information. For information you may email cca@canalcor.org.
July 3
Fourth of July Fireworks
Water Street, Peru
Enjoy a fireworks display in honor of our country's independence. Rain date is July 4. Call 815.223.0061 for more information.
July 12
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Boating Safety Class
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
950 N. 27th Road, Ottawa
8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
This minimum eight-hour course includes instruction in equipment requirements, navigation rules, legal requirements, accident situations and how to handle them, the weather, trailering, visual distress signals, personal watercraft and specialty topics and the final exam. Call 815.667.4054 or email Kathy.L.Higdon@usace.army.mil for more information
July 13
Second Sunday Lecture Series
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
4:00 PM
A monthly lecture series on various topics. Donations gratefully accepted. Telephone 815.224.6543 or visit www.hegelercarus.org for information.
July 13 – 19
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Community Players of Streator
Engle Lane Theater
1012 Columbus Rd Streator
Call 815.672.4066 or visit www.englelane.org for more information.
July 16 – 19
Seneca Prairie Shipyard Festival
Downtown Seneca
Entertainment nightly, Food Court, Carnival and much more. Call 815.357.8743 or visit www.senecasummerfest.com for information.
July 19
Johnnie Kaye Orchestra
Centennial Park
1700 West St., Peru
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Call 815.223-0061 for more information.
Live Entertainment – Human Element
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill St., Utica
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Enjoy a glass of wine while listening to some live jazz fusion by Human Element. Call 815.667.5211 or email info@augusthillwinery.com.
July 19 - 20
The Illinois Waterway Through History
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
950 N. 27th Road, Ottawa
10:00 AM– 5:00 PM
Story teller, Andy Talley returns to bring us his historic interpretation of the tall tales, music and song of Andre' St. Pierre, an 18th century French-Indian fur trader.
The Visitor Center will also display photos and drawings of historic paddle boats, steam boats, motor boats and LST's that traveled on the Waterway. Call 815.667.4054 or email Kathy.L.Higdon@usace.army.mil for more information.
July 21
Murder Mystery Matinee
"A Matter of Life or Death"
Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Rt. 178 & Rt. 71, Utica
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
You may find yourself in the middle of a murder at this interactive theatre production. One lucky guest who follows along closely will win an overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge. $25.95 per person. For information and to purchase tickets call 800.868.7625 ext. 386
July 25
Music at the Mansion
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh St., LaSalle
5:45 – 6:30 PM
Monthly concert series featuring local musicians. Donations gratefully accepted. Telephone 815.224.6543 or visit www.hegelercarus.org for information.
July 30 – August 3
Riverfest Taste of Ottawa
Ottawa Riverfront
The city's annual summer festival hits full swing with Taste of Ottawa food booths, nightly entertainment and a spectacular carnival! The parade struts its stuff at 1:00 PM August 3 and fireworks end the festival with a blast at dusk that evening. Free admission; food booths and carnival tickets for
sale. For additional information call 815.433.0161, ext. 31.
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