Kites will be flying high Feb. 17-19 at the fourth annual Sky Circus on Ice at Lake Lawn Resort and downtown in Delavan, Wis. (Ideal Impressions)
Phil Marty, Chicago Tribune
JANUARY 30, 2017
Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently:
- The fourth annual Sky Circus on Ice will be held Feb. 17-19 at Lake Lawn Resort and downtown in Delavan, Wis. Professional kite teams from across the country and Canada will do synchronized performances over frozen Delavan Lake, and there will be kite-making workshops.
There will also be ice- and snow-sculpting, plus other family activities. A free shuttle will run between downtown and the resort. http://tinyurl.com/z34okd5
- The Cobo Center in Detroit is the place to be Feb. 24-26 for the 65th annual Autorama. This hot-rod show features more than 800 custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will also be live entertainment and appearances by special guests, such as Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach from “The Dukes of Hazzard,” Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” and WWE superstar A.J. Styles. http://tinyurl.com/zoxpv4h
- The Gas Feed & Seed Fest is a music, comedy and food experience Feb. 16-18, in the historic Village of East Davenport in Davenport, Iowa. Featured will be more than 30 artists and comedians from around the country. www.moellernights.com
- Sled dog demos will be held at 9:30 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Feb. 19 at Starved Rock Lodge in Starved Rock State Park near Utica, Ill. The demonstrations will be run by Free Spirit Siberian Rescue. http://tinyurl.com/gvpo26f
- “Seeking Location: Mapping & Borders in Art” is an exhibition of works by 12 artists that will be on display through June 3 at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, Ind. The works look at how geopolitical and cultural influences affect geographical boundaries. http://tinyurl.com/pr9yubv
- Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis., is holding a Military Appreciation Day on Feb. 24 for skiers and snowboarders. At the Mountain Top ski resort, active-duty military will receive a complimentary lift ticket and rentals, military families will get 50 percent off and veterans get $10 lift tickets and rentals. 262-249-4726, http://tinyurl.com/jpyaf3e
- The Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis hosts GeoFest: The 15th annual Indiana State Museum Fossil, Gem and Mineral Show on Feb. 17-19. Fossils, rocks, minerals and jewelry will be available from vendors from across the country. http://tinyurl.com/hw7vygf
- Cedarburg, Wis., is having its annual Winter Festival on Feb. 18-19, with this year’s theme being Mardi Gras. Singer/musician Marcell Guyton will perform both afternoons at Cedar Creek Settlement, and there will be bed races on Cedar Creek, ice carving, an outdoor chili bar and more. www.cedarcreeksettlement.com
- World Spree is offering its 12-day Amazing Vietnam trip as low as $1,749 per person, double occupancy, which includes round-trip air from New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco. Cities visited are Hanoi, Hoi An, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City, and there’s an overnight cruise on Halong Bay. 866-652-5656, http://tinyurl.com/jvf8h6n
- Wyndham Extra Holidays has suites up to 25 percent off at the Vino Bello Resort in Napa, Calif. We found suites in March as low as $142 a night. You have to book by Feb. 28 and travel by March 31. http://tinyurl.com/hlfbr7l
- Liberty Travel has four-night packages in Aruba that include airfare from Miami as low as $679 per person, double occupancy. Pricing from Chicago is from $929. Other Caribbean destinations are available. 866-674-5081, http://tinyurl.com/jge3f9b
- Victoria Beer Week will be March 3-11 in the British Columbia capital city, home to 14 breweries. www.victoriabeerweek.com
Deals and websites have been checked for availability as of press time. Listings are not endorsements. Send tips at least a month in advance to [email protected].
Phil Marty is a freelancer.
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