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You Butter Believe It- Elgin is a Dairy Town! at Lords Park Zoo

Lords Park Zoo

Did you know Elgin was once famous for its milk and butter? Six thousand cows can't be wrong! Join us to learn why Elgin was once the Butter Capital of the Midwest and how a man from Texas got a library named after him in Elgin. Join us at the Tefft Farm inside the Lords […]

From Pulp to Precision: Layering in Paper — Art Exhibition by Steve Kroiss

Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House 302 W. Chicago, Elgin, IL, United States

LAST CHANCE to see amazing artwork created with paper by Elgin artist Steve Kroiss. Steve's pieces have a very strong architectural influence. Each piece is designed layer by layer, then cut and assembled accordingly. Steve will be on site to answer any questions you have about his process, influences, or just to chat.