2021 CET DAY AND THEATRE TOURS

Important Instructions for Day Trip Reservations - Please Read!

1. Reservations will be accepted beginning April 15, 2021 at 10am. 2. No in-person reservations will be accepted. Please do not come to the CET office. Reservations can be made by phone at 847-718-7709 between the hours of 10am-2pm, Mon-Fri only. If you leave a message, include the trip(s) you have selected and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email your selections beginning April 15 at 10am to [email protected] (emails are preferred). 3. Our payment method for Day Trips has changed. We will now accept credit/debit cards only for payment (exceptions made for those who do not have a credit/debit card). We will need the credit card number when you book the tour. Your credit card will not, however, be charged at that time. We will automatically charge your card 60 days prior to the trip. If you email or leave a message with your Day Trip selections, do not include your credit/debit card number in your email or phone message, we will contact you for the necessary information. 4. Once your reservation is confirmed we will email (preferred method) or postal mail you a confirmation for your Day Trip that will include the date your credit/debit card will be charged. 5. Any CET Discounts you have should be mentioned at time of reservation, or at the very least prior to final payment, as no discounts will be refunded after final payment is charged. The only discounts accepted for Day Trips are CET Day Trip Rewards (three rewards equal three points for $5 off a trip) and Birthday Cards. Rewards that expired between March 1, 2020 through April 1, 2021 will be honored through December 31, 2021. 6. Cancellations received prior to the final payment date will be refunded to your credit/debit card less a $10 administrative fee. Cancellations after the final payment is charged are nonrefundable unless a replacement is found. 7. Approximately two weeks prior to the date of your Day Trip you will receive final instructions via email (preferred method) or postal mail. This letter will give you details such as where to board the motorcoach, times, Tour Director, and other details relevant to the trip. 8. At the time of publication, the state of Illinois was in Phase Four Covid Protocol. Based on mitigations imposed at the time of your Day Trip, CET may need to make changes to the tour, reschedule or cancel the tour. We ask for your flexibility and patience should this be necessary. 9. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s) will not be required, but it is highly recommended. The only exception to this is if any of our suppliers (theatre, restaurant, motorcoach company, etc) requires proof of vaccination, then CET will also. You will be notified if this is the case. All travelers will be asked to sign a waiver of liability prior to your trip. 10. Face masks and hand sanitizing will be required until further notice. Social distancing aboard the motorcoach/in restaurants and attractions will be enforced based on the COVID-19 mitigation regulations at the time of your Day Trip. 11. A brief description of CET Day Trips is found in this issue. If you’d like more information we can email you a more detailed list, or visit our website at ce.d214.org. 12. We look forward to seeing you aboard again!

Spectacular Gardens of the Rock River Valley Tue. June 15 $106 Travel to the Rock River Valley to explore the region's beautiful gardens. In Janesville, WI tour the majestic Rotary Botanical Gardens. A guided tour of this stunning showcase features 24 different garden areas and more than 4,000 plant varieties. The Garden is home to many dramatic and internationally themed gardens including Japanese, Scottish, French, Italian and English Cottage Gardens. See the spectacular Sunken Gardens where large cottonwoods and honey locust overhang planting beds filled with drifts of colorful blooms from bulbs, perennials and annuals. At Anderson Japanese Gardens, tour one of 's highest-rated Japanese Gardens. Highlights include meandering streams, koi-filled ponds and plunging waterfalls. Lunch today is at the historic Stockholm Inn in Rockford, IL. This Scandinavian-style restaurant is known for its delicious home cooking and has hosted Dinah Shore and Mickey Rooney.

Wisconsin Friday Fish Fry & Boat Cruise Fri. June 25 $120 Along with cheese, beer and , the Friday fish fry is one of 's most distinctive traditions and a part of state lore. Developed in the 1870s by European settlers observing meatless Fridays and using the bounty provided by the Lake Michigan waters, the tradition has grown into an incredibly popular weekly event. Before sitting down for a Fish Fry at Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery, we’ll take a tour of the Brewery, ranked the fourth best brewery tour in America by Trip Advisor. Housed in the historic old Milwaukee Electric Railway coal-fired power plant along the riverwalk, you’ll have the chance to sample their much sought-after beers. We then sit down to enjoy the Lakefront’s award-winning beer-battered cod, fried to perfection and served with their traditional sides. During the meal, enjoy the music of the Brewhaus Polka Kings. Prior to the Brewery Tour and Fish Fry, we’ll board one of the Milwaukee Boat Lines excursion boats for a 90-minute cruise on the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. See the beauty and charm of Milwaukee on this fun and educational narrated cruise. From the unique architecture, bridges and river sculptures that line the lakefront to the magnificent skyline views featuring the Milwaukee Art Museum, yacht clubs and the grounds, the views are amazing!

Chicago Cubs at Baseball Game Wed. June 30 $TBA* For baseball fans, who are ready to be back in the seats we hope to see our battle the Milwaukee Brewers for an afternoon game in Milwaukee! Board the comforts of a deluxe motorcoach as we head to Milwaukee’s beautiful American Family Field (formerly Miller Park) to see the Cubs in action. Watch your favorite Cubs stars in this state of the art ballpark where you can't help but feel the reincarnation of baseball's romantic past. With its natural grass, unique confguration and a retractable roof (no rainouts!), it separates this ballpark from any in the world. In addition to seeing our Cub heroes such as Rizzo, Bryant and Baez you’ll enjoy the amenities of modern Miller Park. See the famous Uecker seat, the Racing Sausages in the 6th inning and the park’s statues which pay tribute to Milwaukee baseball legends such as Henry Aaron, and . Also, each fan on the tour will receive $20 in Brewers Bucks to use towards the park's renowned food items. *NOTE: Due to present COVID pandemic mitigations, is not permitted to operate at full capacity. At the time of printing, group tickets are not yet available. Let us know if you are interested and if and when group tickets do become available we will call with pricing and seat location to see if you would like to purchase the tour.

The Chicago Outfit- "Operation Family Secrets" Tue. July 13 $109 Get the inside story of Operation Family Secrets, an FBI investigation of mob-related crimes in Chicago. The FBI called it one of the most successful investigations of organized crime ever conducted. The investigation began in mid-1998 when Frank Calabrese Jr, wrote a letter to the FBI saying he wanted help to keep his dangerous father and mob boss Frank Sr, in prison. You’ll have the opportunity to “take a ride” with Frank Calabrese Jr, as he recounts his days and nights working as a soldier in his father's Chinatown crew and shows us actual crime scenes he experienced firsthand. See news clips and photos, and hear fascinating stories from a charismatic and great storyteller on how the Chicago mob operated, past and present. You will learn why he made his decision to turn against his father and the Chicago outfit, resulting in the conviction of mob heavyweights Joey “the Clown” Lombardo, street boss James Marcello, his father and his uncle Nick. Hear how the case also brought out the true story of the Spilotro Brothers hit, famously depicted in the movie “Casino” and the events leading to the historic trial in 2007. Lunch is included at one of Chicago’s most beloved restaurants, Harry Caray’s Restaurant on Kinzie St. The historic building was once the home of the notorious enforcer of the Al Capone gang, Frank Nitti, who had an apartment on the fourth floor. Relics from his life of crime were uncovered in 1998 when an electrician drilled a hole in the wall of the basement that revealed a hidden room spanning the width of the upstairs bar. Now referred to as Nitti’s Vault, it houses photographs, newspaper articles and legal documents from Nitti’s life. Recent evidence has revealed that the building also housed a speakeasy and two illegal slot machine manufacturing companies in the 1920’s.

Hoosier Cabinets & Coppes Commons Tue. July 20 $108 Enjoy a delightful getaway as we travel to northern Indiana’s Elkhart County for a delightful tour and to learn of the rich history of Hoosier Cabinets and Coppes Commons. In 1914 the Coppes Brothers of Nappanee, IN established Napanee (spelled with only one p) Dutch Kitchenet, manufacturers of quality kitchen Cabinets including Hoosier Cabinets, a popular stand-alone kitchen cabinet on small casters. Today the old factory is known as Coppes Commons which has been renovated and houses a variety of specialty shops offering locally-made, handcrafted and freshly-baked items. We’ll get a glimpse into the history of the Coppes building on a special guided tour and visit their cabinet museum before having some shopping time in this historic brick building. You’ll also be served a special ice cream treat made with liquid nitrogen at 320 degrees below zero! While we are in Nappanee, we tour a working cabinet factory as you see workers in action in a lively walking tour of a working factory floor. We also visit Nappanee Center which boasts of one of the best Quilt Gardens in Elkhart County and the Culp Heritage Collection, a hidden gem telling the story of Nappanee through special displays including several “Hoosier” cabinets made in town. A true highlight of your day will be a homemade Amish threshers lunch at a private home in Nappanee! Before leaving Elkhart County we’ll stop at the world famous Wakarusa Dime Store, a throwback to 1907 and renowned for its jumbo jelly beans!

Lake Geneva’s Black Pointe Estate & Pier 290 Wed. July 28 $113 Follow in the footsteps of wealthy Chicagoans such as Wrigley, Schwinn and Maytag to what was once known as the "Newport of the West'', Lake Geneva, WI. Step back in time to the Lake's gilded age of the 1890s as we visit one of the area's most decadent Queen Anne Mansions, Black Point Estate, a summer home built for Chicago beer baron Conrad Seipp. You'll marvel at this stately mansion featuring thirteen exquisite bedrooms, a four-story "crow's nest" observation tower and 620 feet of pristine Lake Geneva shoreline, surrounded by forest. See the amazing grand piano and gold-encrusted blotter and inkwell. Hear the stories about the family and how the raising of the American flag was a daily ritual as a symbol of Seipp's American dream fulfilled. Later we’ll drive around the lake to Williams Bay for lunch at Pier 290, Lake Geneva's only lakeside restaurant. Pier 290 is designed to capture lake views from nearly every vantage point in the dining room. The decor includes many antique nautical pieces and fixtures from the Lake Geneva region. After lunch, enjoy some time in downtown Lake Geneva for a leisurely stroll along the lake or to shop in the quaint boutiques..

Frida Kahlo: Timeless Exhibit & Delightful DuPage Tue. August 3 $122 Kahlo, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century will have her masterpieces specially displayed in the Chicago area for the first time since 1978! On loan from the Museo , this incredible short term exhibition will feature a diverse collection of works and will transform the Cleve Carney Art Gallery and the McAninch Arts Center Lobby at the College of DuPage into an amazing display. After a docent orientation you will see 26 original pieces as well as an immersive historical exhibit that provides a framework of the life, circumstances and events that led to Kahlo becoming one of the most important painters of the 20th century and of our time. Alongside the 26 original works, the exhibition will feature more than 100 photographic images from the artist’s life, a multimedia timeline and a Kahlo-inspired garden designed by Ball Horticultural. After the tour we’ll dine at an upscale restaurant in DuPage County for lunch. Our tour ends at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in its beautiful new home in Oak Brook. The museum displays gemstones, mosaics and jade carvings from around the world, featuring several internationally famous pieces including a fine nephrite jade imperial altar set completed during the Ming Dynasty of 1368 to 1644.

Odyssey Chicago River Cruise & Chicago Maritime Museum Wed. August 18 $136 Ride the spectacular new Odyssey-Chicago River cruise vessel. This new 200-seat single-level boat offers an upscale order-from-the-menu, three-course, full-service luncheon and sets sail from near the Tribune and NBC Towers. The two-hour cruise with light architectural narration will travel along the Chicago River’s scenic main branch as well as the seldom traveled north branch, to Goose Island, and then on the south branch of the river to Chinatown’s Ping Tom Park. The glass-covered boat gives passengers an unparalleled 360-degree view of Chicago’s incredible architecture. Before the cruise, we will visit the Chicago Maritime Museum at its new home in the Bridgeport Art Center. Located on the once infamous Bubbly Creek branch of the river near the old Union Stockyards, the museum tells the story of Chicago’s waterways and their impact on Chicago’s history. One of the fascinating displays is about the golden age of steamships in Chicago and includes a dive suit used in the rescue operation of the Eastland disaster in 1915. Learn exactly how the flow of the Chicago River was reversed and see the museum’s pictorial archives.

Chinatown Explorer Fri. September 10 $100 With its beautiful architecture, delicious food and exotic stores, Chinatown offers a truly unique experience. We join a local Chinatown guide who will take us behind the scenes on a walking tour of this fascinating neighborhood. See the Chinatown Gate, Nine Dragon Wall, the Landmark On-Leong Merchants Association (Pui Tak Center), Chinese Buddhist Temple, St. Therese Catholic Church, Chinese Zodiac Square, Chinese Marble Lions, Four Greatest Inventions of ancient Chinese and the Chinatown Mural. Following the tour enjoy a family-style lunch at the Phoenix Restaurant on Archer Avenue, boasting great Chinese food. After lunch, enjoy free time to shop on Wentworth Ave to visit the one of a kind bakeries, gift stores, teahouses and candy stores. Tour requires about 4 to 5 blocks of walking!

Lunch on the East Troy Electric Dinner Train Tue. September 21 $126 There is nothing like the romance and luxury of dining aboard first-class railroad cars the way people did a generation ago. Today we’ll travel to East Troy, WI to experience dining aboard award-winning Art Deco railroad cars while enjoying a delicious lunch. These meticulously restored coaches of the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad serve as your dining room as the East Troy Electric Railroad presents the last remaining electric inter-urban dining car train in North America. Built in 1927 the train operates on the original Milwaukee Electric Railway Company’s inter-urban track and takes a leisurely trip to Phantom Lake , before returning to the East Troy depot and museum. On our journey home, we stop at Royal Oak Farm near the state line where an antique tractor-drawn wagon tour of the orchard awaits. On the ride, hear of the history of the orchard which boasts of 29 varieties of apples and over 17,000 apple trees. You will be able to hop off and pick a few apples if you wish before visiting the Royal Oak Bakery and Country Market which features their famous apple cider doughnuts.

"Place de la Musique"- The Sanfilippo Mansion Tue. October 5 $103 A spectacular morning is in store for you in Barrington Hills on the 57-acre Sanfilippo Estate, known as “Place de la Musique.” The late Jasper Sanfilippo, the nut and snack food magnate known for his Fisher and Evon’s nut products, spent over 30-years assembling one of the world’s greatest collections of restored antique music machines. As you tour the incredible mansion, you’ll step into the Music Room, described by some as “unequaled in the world.” See the world’s largest theatre pipe organ and marvel at the collection of chandeliers, tiffany-style lamps, and phonographs. See the Weltre Wotan Brass Orchestrion, the largest known to exist. In the Carousel Building see the “Eden Palais” carousel, the only complete European Salon carousel in the world. With an 89-foot wide and 42-foot tall-carved façade with life-size carved horses, giant art glass butterflies, and an 89 key gavioli band organ, it is a masterpiece not to be missed! For lunch, enjoy another unique experience as we step into yesteryear at Chessie's Restaurant, at Barrington's Ice House Mall. Here we enjoy a great lunch and dine inside a vintage 1927 rail car.

Oktoberfest Celebration at Starved Rock Lodge Tue. October 19 $104 October is the perfect time to visit LaSalle County’s Starved Rock State Park renowned for its beauty, especially in the fall. It's even been named Conde Nast Traveler's Most Beautiful Place In Illinois! While we are here, join in for a celebration of Germany in an Oktoberfest celebration! There will be plenty of fun as we sample German wines and beer. Enjoy a buffet of German foods and listen to authentic German music by the Duseldorfers German Band! The show takes place inside the State Park Lodge’s Great Hall, the centerpiece of the pine-and-log structure, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Surrounded by log walls and a two-sided stone fireplace the Great Hall features a balcony overlooking the colorful fall foliage in the rustic wooded state park. Food, beer, wine and music. Come join the fun!

CET’s 2021 Holiday Tours will be announced in our Autumn Edition of Travelin’

2021-22 CET THEATRE TRIPS All performances are Matinees with Dress Circle seating or equivalent. Theatre tours include lunch and all gratuities.

Kinky Boots at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre Wed. July 7 $111 This flashy, sassy, sexy story of big heels invading a small town shook Broadway and was universally adored by critics and audiences. Now it’s Paramount’s turn to try these shoes on for size. Charlie Price is a reluctant shoemaker. Lola is a fierce drag queen. These two could not be any more different, but when they find common ground in shoes, they see a whole new world of possibilities open up to them that will turn their small town upside down, and just might save Charlie’s failing shoe factory. With a Tony Award-winning score by Grammy Award winner Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein (Tony Award-winning star of Broadway’s Hairspray), Kinky Boots tears up the stage and never lets go. From its glorious costumes to its dizzyingly tall heels to songs you’ll be humming for days. No show on Broadway has captured what it means to do what you love and love what you do as much as Kinky Boots. A buffet Lunch* included before the show in the Meyer Ballroom adjacent to the theatre. *Buffet is subject to change

Holiday Inn at the Fireside Theatre Thur. November 18 $139 Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut, but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. But when Jim’s best friend Ted tries to lure Linda away to be his new dance partner in Hollywood, will Jim be able to salvage his last chance at love? Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” and “White Christmas” and many more. It’s a year-round classic to make any holiday sparkle! Lunch is included at the iconic Fireside Restaurant upon our arrival along with time to browse in the quaint shops at the Fireside.

Disney’s Frozen at the Cadillac Palace Wed. January 12, 2022 $195 A mysterious secret. A family torn apart. As one sister struggles with being an outsider and harnessing her powers within, the other sets out on a thrilling adventure to bring her family together once again. Both are searching for love, but they’ll learn that to find it they’ll have to look inside themselves first. From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, FROZEN is melting hearts on Broadway in an all-new production created for the stage by an award-winning team. It features the songs you know and love from the original film plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers. The creative team at its helm has won a cumulative 16 Tonys and includes Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez (music & lyrics), Oscar winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage (director), and Tony winner Rob Ashford (choreographer). An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, FROZEN is everything you want in a musical. It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy. Lunch at Petterino’s.

Come From Away at Cadillac Palace Wed. February 23, 2022 $194 The true story of small town Gander, Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed the world. Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY has won Best Musical all across North America! The New York Times Critics’ pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by this year’s Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. Lunch at Petterino’s.

Moulin Rouge at the Nederlander Theatre Wed. March 23, 2022 $229 Welcome to MOULIN ROUGE THE MUSICAL! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! Moulin Rouge, one of the most award-nominated movies of all time, winning two Academy Awards and three Golden Globes, comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Moulin Rouge opened on Broadway in 2019 to rave reviews with jaw-dropping sets, dazzling costumes, intricate choreography and the epic performances from the extraordinary cast. Now in 2022 after a pause for the pandemic, Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre is the first stop on the production’s first-ever national tour! The story is set from 1900, where Christian, a young poet and talented writer, has come to Paris to pursue a career and become a member of the Bohemian movement. Christian ends up falling hopelessly in love with Satine, the star of the famous Moulin Rouge. However, Satine has already been promised to the unscrupulous Duke. A love triangle ensues. As Christian and Satine try to stay together against all odds, they are led down a dark and dangerous path, but Satine is holding a terrible secret of her own...

*Please note* “Fine Print For All CET Day Trips”! Rates are per person. Full payment will be charged to your credit/debit card 60 days prior to the date of the tour. Don’t delay, book today! These trips are very popular. Once you sign up you will receive a confirmation with cost, date of payment charged and cancellation information. Rates include free parking at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Hts on the day of the tour; transportation on restroom-equipped motorcoach; sightseeing, admissions, theatre tickets (if applicable), meals as described; City guide on many Chicago itineraries, guide & driver gratuities, CET Tour Director and CET Rewards. All cancellations will be charged a $10 administration fee. *NEW REWARD PROGRAM BEGAN JANUARY 1, 2018: Day Trip Reward certificates will now be good for either 1 Point OR $5. Collect three certificates (equal to three points) and turn them in for $10 off your next CET Day Trip (REWARDS MUST BE VALID THROUGH DATE OF TRAVEL). Day trip dollar rewards can still be used towards extended tours (overnight or longer) using the dollars-off redemption program currently in place. Itineraries, dates and prices are subject to change. Updated 3/23/21 Please note, it is possible there may be disruptions or changes in some itineraries caused by the pandemic.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRAVEL, FOREST VIEW EDUCATIONAL CENTER, 2121 S. GOEBBERT ROAD, ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60005 (847)718-7709 Email: [email protected] Website: ce.d214.org.