EVENTS
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SWEDISH DAYS
WHEN: Through Sunday, June 22 WHERE: Third and State streets in downtown Geneva COST/INFO: The 65th annual Swedish Days will feature family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, Kids’ Day fun, a parade, Sweden Väst, Geneva’s Got Talent, multi-ethnic food, shopping in Geneva’s historic downtown and more. Get details at www.genevachamber.com.
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TWO BROTHERS SUMMER FESTIVAL
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THE COUGARS’ ANNUAL JIMMY BUFFET NIGHT
WHEN: Concert starts at 4 p.m., and the game begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21 WHERE: Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva COST/INFO: The Cougars’ annual Jimmy Buffet Night will include a pregame concert by the Mr. Myers band, limbo contest, Buffett trivia and more. A tropical-themed fireworks show is scheduled for after the game. Tickets start at $11 for the lawn. For information, visit www. kccougars.com.
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WHEN: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 20; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 21; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22 WHERE: Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora COST/INFO: The Two Brothers Summer Festival will include live music, food and brews. The weekendlong music festival focused on charity and community was created to raise money and awareness for a growing list of charities, as well as give back to the local and regional community. The lineup will include Justin Townes Earle with Edward David Anderson (Friday); Los Lobos with Cornmeal, Autumn Defense, Kwame Bediako and Kevin Presbrey & the Midwest (Saturday); and Ralph’s World (Sunday). Tickets start at $5 Friday and $10 Saturday; the festival is free Sunday. For tickets or information, visit www.twobrothersbrewing.com/summer-festival.
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DEVO AT ARCADA
‘GLORIES OF SUMMER’ GARDEN WALK
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles COST/INFO: Devo hit it big in the ‘80s with songs like “Whip It,” “Theme from Doctor Detroit,” “Working in the Coal Mine” and more. The group, featuring original members Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale, will perform for one night. Tickets range in price from $59 to $125. For tickets, visit oshows.com.
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 21 WHERE: 47 Aintree Road in St. Charles COST/INFO: The “Glories of Summer” Garden Walk and Boutique, sponsored by the Pottawatomie Garden Club, will feature six gardens, varying from a quaint cottage garden to an estate garden nestled in the woods. Participants also can shop at a boutique while sipping lemonade or munching on cookies. The walk is held biannually to help raise scholarship funds for college students studying horticulture or environmental studies, states a news release. Tickets for the walk cost $15 a person and can be purchased at www.pottagardenclub.org or on the day of the walk for $18 each. For information, call 630-584-2181.
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KAN • Thursday, June 19, 2014 • The Republican
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