Festival Season is finally here! From food trucks to mobile brew-pubs to art fairs and more, there’s a lot of fun to be had this spring! We’re excited to share this lineup of awesome events in our great state of Illinois over the next two months.
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Just a few hours north of our Classic Auto Group dealerships in Waukegan is the great city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee is the most populous city in Wisconsin, and one of the 25 largest cities in the entire United States. Incorporated in 1846, this city has also historically been a very bustling and vital international seaport for North America. The worst of Milwaukee winter is over, with January being its coldest month, and the weather is warming up for plenty of outdoor activities and sunshine! Thanks to Lake Michigan’s “lake effect” weather, summers are a little cooler here with July reaching an all-time high of 75-80 max. It’s the perfect city to explore for walking tours and sightseeing trips.
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In the age of smartphones, infotainment systems, and GPS navigation, it’s easy to fall into the habit of fully relying on technology to get us where we’re going. But what happens when you take the road less traveled? How do you navigate when your vehicle’s GPS lags behind due to poor reception, or your smartphone doesn’t get service while you’re roadtripping? You’ll want to make sure you can navigate an offline roadmap just as easily as a paper map or almanac.
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Our Classic Auto Group Decoder is back in business with another installment of our Automotive Terminology lessons. We’re here to decode and demystify the jargon, vocabulary, and terms so you can feel confident when going in for service appointments or shopping for a new ride. Today we’re covering the vital appliance you can’t live without for the summer months: The Air Conditioner.
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The Chicago Poetry Center began in the 1970s with readings at the Museum of Contemporary art, and has since grown over the last 40+ years into extensive programming all around the city. They’ve also forged a 20+ year partnership with the Chicago Public Schools to bring creative writing and poetry workshops and special events to children in schools around the city. Since April is National Poetry Month, we thought it only fitting to highlight some of the work they’ve been doing over the years, and we’d like to encourage you to stop by to learn more about their mission, how to donate or volunteer, and other ways you can support their venture.
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Today is International Children’s Book Day! Children’s literature is a vital part of a child’s well-rounded development. It provides a young child with an opportunity to engage with written word and artistic illustrations, builds empathy and emotional intelligence, expands their horizons for multicultural and multiethnic experiences, and helps foster creativity and imagination! Picture books help increase reading comprehension, improve language and communication skills, and engage with life lessons in an accessible way.
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April is National Poetry Month, so we thought we would start off by highlighting some wonderful poetry collections you can pack for your next vacation for some creative reading! We’ve also rounded up our picks for some of the fantastic local events in the area for Poetry Readings and Open Mic Nights to keep you inspired.
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Today is National Crayon Day, so why not check out these colourful facts about one of the world’s greatest and most accessible art supplies, plus today is also the birthday of the Crayola brand!
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National Take a Walk in the Park day comes around every year on March 30th! Celebrated a week after the Spring Equinox, it’s a great opportunity to explore local parks and trails and experience the great outdoors. After spending a few months indoors hiding from the snow, sleet, and ice, this is the perfect time to reconnect with nature! Did you know that there are dozens of parks, trails, and preserves right in your own neighbourhood? We’ve got a great list of suggested destinations to explore with your friends and family, and many of them are even pet friendly! So grab your hiking boots, your water bottles, and your cameras and let’s enjoy a walk in the park together.
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Since March is Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fun to share our choices for awesome women in the automotive industry on YouTube! These leading ladies are winning on and off the road thanks to their love of all things cars, expert racing skills, and genuine gearhead chops.
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