Seasonal & Holidays

3rd Annual Holiday Spectacular Promises Hijinks

Enjoy handmade holiday crafts from local artists, along with local music, beer and an ugly sweater party Saturday in Highwood.

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Humble Pub in Highwood is hosting the Midwest Artist Initiative's Third Annual Nutcracker Show and Holiday Spectacular this weekend, featuring live music, an ugly sweater party and dozens of Christmas crafts created by local artists on offer.

The free festivities get underway Saturday at 7:30 p.m., at the 336 Green Bay Rd. location. Find more than 70 new and affordable artist-created nutcrackers, plus handcrafted ornaments and other Christmas hijinks.

Enjoy 1920's vintage western swing music from The Westerlees and four favorite brews from Ravinia Brewing company. Make sure to show off your ugliest holiday sweaters as you enjoy the music, beer and food.

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The event will feature nutcrackers created by:

Find out what's happening in Highland Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Ben Balanoff
  • Jorge Centeno
  • Danny Dougherty
  • Mick Garrity
  • Lezlie Lenz
  • Kevin Loesch
  • Tim Loesch
  • David Motley
  • Tiana Olstad
  • James Pasquesi
  • Marco Piacenza
  • Jesus "DirtyBaby" Perez
  • Julie Walter
  • Lizz Zonno

and more!


Top photo: 2017 Holiday Spectacular Poster | Courtesy The Humble Bar

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