BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:LONG GROVE\, IL (OCTOBER 2011) &mdash\;Looking for something different to do on Friday nights? The Historic Village of Long Grove is proud to introduce Date Night Fridays. \; Held every Friday evening this fall and winter and in time for local holiday shopping\, participat ing businesses will extend their hours until 7pm to accommodate those wa nting to stroll through town\, shop after work and then grab something t o eat and drink.\n \;\nKick off the weekend with a good friend\, a s pecial date or your fabulous mom by exploring the special exhibits\, sho ps and galleries that are open late as the holiday shopping season appro aches. Start early to view the wind sculpture installation at the Woodla nd Grove Gallery or stroll through the Howard Finster Vision House exhib it located within the Confectionary building. Then work up your appetite and enjoy Friday night drinks and dinner specials at one of the partici pating Date Night Fridays&rsquo\; restaurants include Enzo &\; Lucia& rsquo\;s Ristorante &\; Café\;\, The Village Tavern\, Long Grov e Café\; and Restaurant\, and The Cedar Grill.\n \;\nWith seve ral new recent business openings\, there will sure to be something for e veryone. \; Whether you need to do some early holiday shopping or si mply treating yourself\, come out for Date Night Fridays and see all thi s unique Village has to offer.\n \;\nAbout The Village of Long Grove \nOriginally settled as a German farming community\, the Village of Long Grove&rsquo\;s rich historical background gave way to a multitude of ad ditional cultures such as French\, Polish\, Greek\, Irish\, Canadian\, S cottish\, British\, Scandinavian\, Italian\, Native American and many mo re. Notoriously known as a &lsquo\;must-see&rsquo\; destination in Lake County\, the Village gives visitors a very unique feel unlike any other place. It is almost as if they are nestled in a hidden town in Europe.\n  \;\nRecognized as one of the nation&rsquo\;s genuine historic villa ges\, and famous for their annual festivals\, the Village of Long Grove also serves as a Midwest destination\, known for its one-of-a-kind\, uni que shopping experience that cannot be duplicated. Only in Long Grove ca n one experience a charming\, historic village abundant with unspoiled n atural beauty\, and a diverse collection of shops\, restaurants and even ts\, all supported by a genuine hospitality rarely found in urban enviro nments. A 35-mile jaunt from Chicago\, the Village of Long Grove is an e xperience not to be missed.\n \;\nCome visit\, shop and dine in Long Grove&hellip\; You&rsquo\;ll love it. For more information about the Vi llage of Long Grove please visit www.visitlonggrove.com or call 847-634- 0888. URL:http://buffalogrove.patch.com/events/the-historic-village-of-long-gro ve-introduces-date-night-fridays-with-participating-shops-galleries-and- restaurants-open-late SUMMARY:The Historic Village of Long Grove Introduces Date Night Fridays: With Participating Shops\, Galleries and Restaurants Open Late LOCATION:3110 Old McHenry Rd\, Long Grove\, IL 60047: 3110 Old McHenry Rd \, Long Grove\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR