Upcoming Events

We are so excited to open up The Dole to Crystal Lake and McHenry County. From Art Shows, Lou’s Lounge Speakeasy, to Farmers Market +, There’s always things to do at The Dole. Take a look at our calendar and list of events below to see if anything sparks your interest!

If you are interested in how a previous event went, be sure to click the button below to view the highlight photos. You might even make the highlight reel if you attend. You may also want to check out art classes at The Dole.

Interested in Booking a Private Event in The Mansion, The Gallery or Lou’s Lounge?

Each venue space offers a unique backdrop for your special event!

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12 | 13 Jazz Series
Dec
13

12 | 13 Jazz Series

Join us for 4 fabulous jazz filled evenings 7pm - 9 pm with The Jazz Standards September through December in Crystal Lake's Hidden Gem Lou's Lounge - an exclusive hideaway in the Dole Mansion! Specialty cocktail menus | Full Bar available for purchase & complimentary nibbles.

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11 | 8 Jazz Series
Nov
8

11 | 8 Jazz Series

Join us for 4 fabulous jazz filled evenings 7pm - 9 pm with The Jazz Standards September through December in Crystal Lake's Hidden Gem Lou's Lounge - an exclusive hideaway in the Dole Mansion! Specialty cocktail menus | Full Bar available for purchase & complimentary nibbles.

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Lou's Lounge - Singer/Songwriter Showcase feat. Mark Sengstock
Oct
25

Lou's Lounge - Singer/Songwriter Showcase feat. Mark Sengstock

Mark Sengstock is the 10th of 10 artists to be featured in our Showcase Series!

About Mark:

Although Mark grew up in the Chicago suburbs playing bluegrass with his father and friends, many of his influences come from the South after moving to Atlanta when he was a teenager. Bands like the Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Widespread Panic, and The Black Crowes are just a few of his influences. Mark toured the Southeastern US as lead guitar for bands Stone Soup and Hobo Lingo until eventually moving back to Chicagoland in 2005, where he currently frequents bars and coffee houses as a solo acoustic performer.

Singer/Songwriter Showcase is in conjunction with NMP 4th Fridays Art Show, which begins at 6pm-9pm. If you attend the Art Show, you will receive a ticket into Lou’s Lounge as well.

The Doors to Lou’s Lounge open at 8pm. If you are only attending the Singer/Songwriter Showcase, tickets can be purchased for $5, just click the link below!

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10 | 18 Jazz Series
Oct
18

10 | 18 Jazz Series

Join us for 4 fabulous jazz filled evenings 7pm - 9 pm with The Jazz Standards September through December in Crystal Lake's Hidden Gem Lou's Lounge - an exclusive hideaway in the Dole Mansion! Specialty cocktail menus | Full Bar available for purchase & complimentary nibbles.

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Lou's Lounge - Singer/Songwriter Showcase feat. Mark Sengstock
Sep
27

Lou's Lounge - Singer/Songwriter Showcase feat. Mark Sengstock

Mark Sengstock is the 9th of 10 artists to be featured in our Showcase Series!

About Mark:

Although Mark grew up in the Chicago suburbs playing bluegrass with his father and friends, many of his influences come from the South after moving to Atlanta when he was a teenager. Bands like the Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Widespread Panic, and The Black Crowes are just a few of his influences. Mark toured the Southeastern US as lead guitar for bands Stone Soup and Hobo Lingo until eventually moving back to Chicagoland in 2005, where he currently frequents bars and coffee houses as a solo acoustic performer.

Singer/Songwriter Showcase is in conjunction with NMP 4th Fridays Art Show, which begins at 6pm-9pm. If you attend the Art Show, you will receive a ticket into Lou’s Lounge as well.

The Doors to Lou’s Lounge open at 8pm. If you are only attending the Singer/Songwriter Showcase, tickets can be purchased for $5, just click the link below!

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Summer's Last Hurrah! feat. CORK 'N CLASSICS 6-9pm with an After-Party option in Lou's Lounge feat. Deja Vu Duo from 9-11pm
Sep
20

Summer's Last Hurrah! feat. CORK 'N CLASSICS 6-9pm with an After-Party option in Lou's Lounge feat. Deja Vu Duo from 9-11pm

Not ready for summer to be over? Well, neither are we!! So The Dole & BCU are presenting…SUMMER’S LAST HURRAH!

An outdoor summer party with Live Music featuring CORK ‘N CLASSICS, vocal entertainers covering all your favorite cover songs from the 50s, 60s, & 70s with a focus on Country, Motown, R&B and more!

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9 | 14 Jazz Series
Sep
14

9 | 14 Jazz Series

Join us for 4 fabulous jazz filled evenings 7pm - 9 pm with The Jazz Standards September through December in Crystal Lake's Hidden Gem Lou's Lounge - an exclusive hideaway in the Dole Mansion! Specialty cocktail menus | Full Bar available for purchase & complimentary nibbles.

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