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December 31, 2011 12:00 am

ILLINOIS

Jan. 8-Feb. 12 | Winter on the Green, 1 to 3 p.m. every Sunday, downtown Frankfort, Breidert Green, White and Kansas streets, (815) 469-2177, www.villageoffrankfort.com

The Village of Frankfort, along with the Frankfort Park District and Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, are sponsoring this 17th annual program featuring ice sculpture displays, trolley rides, carnivals, sled races, a chili cook off, Superbowl party and Valentines event.

Jan. 12-16 | Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show, various times, McCormick Place, North Building, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, www.chicagoboatshow.com

This 82nd annual event showcases the best in powerboats and recreational vehicles for sale, all while offering a variety of entertainment for all ages.

 

INDIANA

Through Jan. 29 | American Pop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Atrium Gallery, The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster, www.southshoreartsonline.org, (219) 836-1839

South Shore Arts is pleased to present this traveling exhibition from the University of Colorado Boulder Art Museum. The exhibition features more than 60 works from key figures in the Pop Art movement, including Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Red Grooms, James Rosenquist, Robert Indiana, Jim Dine, Ed Ruscha, Claes Oldenburg, Wayne Thiebaud, and H.C. Westermann.

Through Feb. 26 | Ice skating, 2-9 p.m. Thursday, 2-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday and holiday periods, closed Monday-Wednesday, except during holiday/school break periods and private rentals. Deep River Waterpark, 9001 E. U.S. 30, Crown Point, (219) 947-7850, www.deepriverwaterpark.com

Deep River Waterpark Ice Skating Plaza features a 14,500-square-foot ice plaza, food and beverage locations, heated indoor bathrooms, and a birthday party room. The ice is formed by flooding the plaza area that has cooling coils under the concrete, enabling ice in most weather conditions. It is further maintained daily through the use of a large ice grooming machine similar to those used at professional hockey games. Many people enjoy watching the grooming during a break in skating. The plaza will be decorated with festive seasonal lighting.

 

MICHIGAN

Jan. 13-15 | 8th Annual Hunter Ice Festival, downtown Niles, (269) 687-4332, www.nilesmainstreet.org

This popular event pays tribute to the Hunter Brothers Ice and Ice Cream Company. The festival includes ice sculptures, world-class ice carvers, and ice cream tasting tent, kids' activities and more.

Jan. 21 | Winter Delights: A Festival of Wine, Food, and Jazz, 5-9 p.m., Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, Grand Upton Hall, 190 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, (269) 927-1221, www.winterdelightsfestival.com

The event will feature more than 20 Michigan wineries, with both winemakers and winery representatives on hand to talk to attendees about their wines. Representatives from Michigan State University's viticulture program will also be on site to explain how one can start a vineyard. Jazzmin II, featuring local musician Steven Reed, will provide the musical backdrop for this event.

 

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