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Dec 2011  |  By kelly Konrad  |  Comments

5 Things to Do: January 6 - 8

Happy New Year! It's time to get off the couch and get going.

Need a little inspiration? Here are five suggestions—if you need a few more ideas, you can always visit our events calendar.

Chocolate Around the World
Through January 8
Field Museum, Chicago

It's the closing weekend for this exhibit at the Field Museum—don't miss out on all things chocolate.

American English
Friday, January 6
SPACE, Evanston

Did you resolve to expand your kids' musical tastes this year? Introduce them to The Beatles, American English style. One of THE premier trbute bands today, this band doesn't disappoint—and SPACE is a great venue to take the family.

Antiques and Collectibles Show
January 7 & 8
Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake

A local favorite, Zurkos' antiques and collectibles shows offer everything from great antiques to quirky, flea market finds. If you didn't get what you wanted for the holidays, you just may find it here. Next to the retro Burger King Star Wars glass set.

Monthly Photo Walk
Saturday, January 7
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Picture taking isn't just for the summer season—get outdoors and see what a natural winter wonderland has to offer. Photography experts at the Garden will offer pointers, too.

Gnome Hunt
Saturday, January 7
Morton Arboretum, Lisle

Day trip it to the western 'burbs for an afternoon of kids' play in Morton's fabulous Children's Garden. Hunt for gnomes and get a healthy dose of fresh air!