The Dole

The Dole A community destination for all! Events: FEST, Farmers Market+, Lou’s Lounge, & Music Under The Trees

06/20/2024

Tickets for THIS YEARS exciting Co****le Tournament are still available!
Enjoy the fun and laughs while you compete in the ultimate backyard game. It's going to be a blast! Be sure to get your tickets before it's too late. Show off your cornholing skills and walk away with glory, bragging rights, and cash prizes!

!!!ALL NEW!!!
Wood Boards
The tournament area ground is flat
Goodie Bags
Tournament Shirts
Sign-Up Your Team today!
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On January 1st, 1963, in the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation officially declared t...
06/19/2024

On January 1st, 1963, in the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation officially declared the end of slavery in the United States, but it wasn't until June 19th, 1865 when it was in complete effect, when the last of the enslaved people in the south were freed by the Union army. (In a world of "instant" everything, it's crazy to think how slow news spread back then) We can't change history, but we can absolutely impact the present and the future by treating everyone with kindness, respect & love everyday.♥️



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06/07/2024

Thank you to our Beer & Entertainment Sponsor, Chas Herdrich & Son Inc. On behalf of the Lakeside Festival and our community, we extend our sincere gratitude!

The beverage garden at the festival will be serving cold drinks. Don't forget to grab a Home State Bank commemorative mug to fill and a Snap-On Koozie to keep your drinks cold.

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OFFICIALLY 1 Month until the 4th of July Lakeside Festival🇺🇸🎶 Exciting live music – 14 bands over 4 days on 2 outdoor st...
06/04/2024

OFFICIALLY 1 Month until the 4th of July Lakeside Festival🇺🇸

🎶 Exciting live music – 14 bands over 4 days on 2 outdoor stages!

🥪 Scrumptious food – seriously mouth-watering summer fare!

🎡 Thrilling, unlimited carnival rides for all ages!

🍻 An incredible selection of beer and wines!

🎟️ Midway games for the whole family!

🍦Kids activities: Face-painting, Superheroes, Team Mascots, Ice Cream Eating Contest, Decorated Bike Parade.

🌽 Co****le tournament – Got a competitive streak? Bean bags abound! Register now! Teams get free entrance to fest, drink tickets and a chance to win cash prizes.

29 DAYS AWAY!🎇

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Another beautiful Art Exhibit last Friday! NMP 4th Fridays Art Show is an exceptional event that tantalizes many senses!...
05/31/2024

Another beautiful Art Exhibit last Friday! NMP 4th Fridays Art Show is an exceptional event that tantalizes many senses! There's the Art of course, Live Music & Nibbles as well! It's a fabulous experience! Don't miss the next one, Friday, June 28th!
Photo Creds: Mike Brunetti📸



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Thank you Stolie for your energetic and interactive performance Friday night at our 5th Singer Songwriter Showcase! The ...
05/30/2024

Thank you Stolie for your energetic and interactive performance Friday night at our 5th Singer Songwriter Showcase! The crowd loved you and so do we! Singer Songwriter Showcase follows NMP 4th Fridays Art Show each month! Stay tuned for June’s Artist, and we’ll see you all back at the same time and same place!🎶
Photo Creds: Mike Brunetti📸



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May the spirit of Memorial Day remind us of the price of freedom, and inspire us to live with gratitude and compassion.T...
05/27/2024

May the spirit of Memorial Day remind us of the price of freedom, and inspire us to live with gratitude and compassion.

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

We are SO disappointed….But with the Thunderstorms expected, it is the right decision for safety. Opening Day will be Ju...
05/26/2024

We are SO disappointed….
But with the Thunderstorms expected, it is the right decision for safety.

Opening Day will be June 2!!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!! PLEASE SHARE TO SPREAD THE WORD!!!
We are heart-broken to have to cancel our Farmers Market+ today, we've never had to cancel in 3 years, But with the severe weather that is rolling in earlier than originally expected, we have made the difficult decision to cancel, weighing many factors but most important is everyone's safety. We are a Rain or Shine market, but not when it comes to Thunderstorms.

Opening Day will be rescheduled for June 2!
Thank you for understanding and have a safe day!

XOXO The Farmers Market+ Team

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Stolie is our 5th Artist for Singer Songwriter Showcase. She has over 25 years of experience in the industry and perform...
05/23/2024

Stolie is our 5th Artist for Singer Songwriter Showcase. She has over 25 years of experience in the industry and performing internationally. She effortlessly infuses jazz swing, rock wailers, old-timey blues, country twang and story-telling charm into her performance. She has released over a dozen albums with over 100 original songs. Don't miss the opportunity to hear Stolie LIVE in Lou's Lounge this Friday evening 8pm-11pm🎵
If you are attending NMP's 4th Friday Art Show, this incredible performance is included in your entry! You'll be given a ticket to Lou's Lounge at the Art Show entry. Walk-ins Welcome $5 or purchase online for quicker entry! Must be 21 to enter.



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The Dole is proud to showcase our community’s youngest artists each spring! D47 Student Art Show took place Thursday May...
05/07/2024

The Dole is proud to showcase our community’s youngest artists each spring! D47 Student Art Show took place Thursday May 2 & Fri May 3rd this year. The selected art from each school in District 47 will remain hanging in the Dole Mansion, as well as the Gallery walls, thru Tuesday May 14th. Please feel free to stop in Monday-Friday 10-4pm to view this year’s art! We have some incredibly talented artists all around us! Don’t miss the chance to view the delightful artistic expressions ranging from grades K-8!🎨🖌️



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PLEASE DON’T SCROLL PAST THIS IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! May is National Foster Care Month. Kids In Need of McHenry County ...
05/01/2024

PLEASE DON’T SCROLL PAST THIS IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
May is National Foster Care Month. Kids In Need of McHenry County has partnered with Toys for Tots for the collection of essential items children in the foster care system need most. Some children enter a new foster home with nothing of their own. Imagine that... The Dole is a drop off site to collect these essential items. If you’d like to help the foster children in our community by providing an item, we are open 9am-5pm, the collection box can be found in our foyer.
Items with the greatest need include:
• Underwear for both boys and girls in 2T & 3T as well as small adult (for older children)
• Boys Shirts sizes 18 mo thru 3T and size 6
• Girls Shirts sizes 7 & 10
• Pajamas for both boys and girls sizes 18 mo - size 16
WE THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS POST!!!
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04/26/2024

Farmers Market+ At The Dole - The 100 Club Valor Awards are presented annually to police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who, by their actions, performed above and beyond the call of duty and in the highest traditions of their respective departments.

NMP’s 4th Fridays Art Show is right around the corner! A wonderful evening will be awaiting your arrival at The Dole! Jo...
04/23/2024

NMP’s 4th Fridays Art Show is right around the corner! A wonderful evening will be awaiting your arrival at The Dole! Join us in Lou’s Lounge after you peruse the intriguing art, where we will be featuring Singer Songwriter Tanner Larkins on guitar. Toasty Cheese Food Truck will also be available and we’ll have runners to get your delicious panini so you can stay indoors and enjoy the live music!🎶



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What a day we had today!We spent 4+ hours this morning (in 30 degree weather!) with Countryside Garden Club & Green Gate...
04/21/2024

What a day we had today!
We spent 4+ hours this morning (in 30 degree weather!) with Countryside Garden Club & Green Gate Garden Club of Crystal Lake working on our flower beds!
Prepping the soil- removing the invasive Garlic Mustard and discovering what the garlic mustard was choking!
Thank you ladies for your guidance and your tenacity!
We learned so much from you and look forward to more days like today…but warmer!!!
And we are excited to plan out the Monarch Waystation!!

Thank you again Ladies!!! 😘

Read below about our newly planted White Swamp Oak Trees!
04/18/2024

Read below about our newly planted White Swamp Oak Trees!

Farmers Market+ At The Dole - If you’ve driven or walked by The Dole in the last few weeks, you’ve likely spied the newest residents to this historic property…four beautiful White Swamp Oaks!

04/13/2024

The Dole Mansion never looks more gorgeous as it does when it's ready to greet loving members of the community!
Our guests this week, The Countryside Garden Club of Crystal Lake, were celebrating their 75th Anniversary with a lovely brunch and presentation by Leslie Goddard.
Leslie takes us back to 1963 as Marine Biologist, Rachel Carson, and author of Silent Spring. She had the room captivated as she brought history to life!
Green Gate Garden Club of Crystal Lake was also invited by Countryside Garden Club to attend this brilliant performance and celebration!
Congratulations to the Countryside Garden Club of Crystal Lake on beautifying our fabulous city for 75 years!
We look forward to working together more in the near future!
So much excitement around our Garden bed cleanup on April 20th and eventual Monarch Waystation!

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Come one Come ALL! 🌷🌻🪻The Countryside Garden Club of Crystal Lake is joining forces with The Dole to beautify the garden...
03/28/2024

Come one Come ALL! 🌷🌻🪻
The Countryside Garden Club of Crystal Lake is joining forces with The Dole to beautify the gardens of yesteryear. They just need some TLC and we are looking for some volunteers who love to garden and would like to participate in a fun community activity with us! If you have any questions, please just call! Or sign up, email or comment below! We’ll make it easy- we just would like to know in advance, so we have enough coffee & donuts etc. Thank you!!💐



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Vote for Georgio ’s!🍕🍕Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
03/21/2024

Vote for Georgio ’s!🍕🍕Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub

After two rounds and more than 150,000 votes, the 2024 Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament, sponsored by Career Vision, is down to the “Slice 16.” Pizza Madness Tournament – Slice 16 Brack…

Step into Lou’s Lounge Friday night to enjoy the artistic talent of Jimmy Marquis during NMP’s 100th 4th Fridays Art Sho...
03/20/2024

Step into Lou’s Lounge Friday night to enjoy the artistic talent of Jimmy Marquis during NMP’s 100th 4th Fridays Art Show! Lou’s doors open at 8pm!

Tickets on sale on our website (the link is in our bio) or if you attend the Art Show- entry is included! Plan to sink your teeth into a deliciously tantalizing and mouth-watering panini either during the Art Show OR in Lou’s Lounge from Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery ! Pair it with a lovely glass of wine or hand-crafted cocktail in The Dole’s recently revamped, swanky LOU’S LOUNGE! There isn’t a better way to spend Friday night than with your friends at The Dole!



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Georgio's does not only have delicious pizza, they care about the community.  They give their time, donate, and support ...
03/20/2024

Georgio's does not only have delicious pizza, they care about the community. They give their time, donate, and support so many local non-profit organizations in SO many ways!
If you are reading this, You're on your phone...Show your love & support! Jump on the link and vote now!!! Link is in the comments!

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Congratulations to Nancy Merkling Productions on her ‘100th’ 4th Fridays Art Show! Let’s break this down... because the ...
03/19/2024

Congratulations to Nancy Merkling Productions on her ‘100th’ 4th Fridays Art Show!
Let’s break this down... because the 4th Friday in November and December both fall during the holidays, there are 10 Art Events per year rather than 12. We are celebrating Nancy’s dedication, drive and determination over the last 14 years, without it, there simply wouldn’t be the 100th Show! So Congratulations to Nancy and her dedicated family of volunteers who make it happen and the artists who submit!!

Please don’t miss coming this month and congratulating Nancy in person, peruse the gorgeous pieces in the show this month, plan to treat yourself to a delicious panini from Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery and slip down into Lou’s Lounge later in the evening! Lou’s is the Dole’s swanky new speakeasy venue, dedicated to Eliza “Lou” Ringling who built the Country Club during prohibition, and we will be showcasing Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Marquis until 11pm, craft cocktails and paninis made to order until 10!
Your Art Show ticket will include entry into Lou’s Lounge! So come out and celebrate with us!!🎊
Photo Creds: Mike Brunetti

Creative Arts Student Art Show was a smashing hit! Congratulations to all the students on their hard work and for making...
03/19/2024

Creative Arts Student Art Show was a smashing hit! Congratulations to all the students on their hard work and for making those of us at The Dole smile everyday! 🖼️🎨
Until next time!!!



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Is this tantalizing your tastebuds like it is ours?! Look at all that gooey deliciousness just waiting for you THIS Frid...
03/18/2024

Is this tantalizing your tastebuds like it is ours?! Look at all that gooey deliciousness just waiting for you THIS Friday at The Dole during NMP's 4th Fridays Art Show...Nancy's 100th Art Show! Come celebrate NMP's monumental achievment with us! The Toasty Cheese Food-truck will be onsite from 6-10pm.
First, you can find them in the front of The Dole, and then at 8pm Toasty Cheese will be taking orders in Lou's Lounge during our Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring Jimmy Marquis! 🎶
NMP's 100th Art Show is from 6-9pm
Lou's Lounge opens 8-11pm
and Toasty Cheese will be with us 6-10pm



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03/13/2024

Farmers Market+ At The Dole - The Dole, and the civic beautification committee of The Countryside Garden Club in Crystal Lake, are planning to make a truly positive impact in the community by working together to beautify the grounds of the Dole.

This Friday join us for the opening night of the Creative Arts Art Show from 5:30- 8:00pm at The Dole🎨🖼️This Art Show is...
03/13/2024

This Friday join us for the opening night of the Creative Arts Art Show from 5:30- 8:00pm at The Dole🎨🖼️
This Art Show is showcasing two galleries of amazing art throughout the Mansion and the Sage plus a kids coloring station, scavenger hunt and so much more!
We will see you there!

03/03/2024

So much fun last night!
Crystal Lake Central Boosters raising $$ for Central HS.
Crystal Lake has such devoted and dedicated parents! Thank you for sharing your special night with us!!
Go Tigers!!

Hurry and get your tickets today for our Wine Tasting with a twist!Food, Flights and Friends is our sequel to our Wine a...
02/26/2024

Hurry and get your tickets today for our Wine Tasting with a twist!
Food, Flights and Friends is our sequel to our Wine and Cheese Pairing event.
This time, Award-Winning Cucina Bella will be creating small plates that our wine expert, Nick has paired with our Wine Flight!
And to add a chill and cool vibe (chill & cool not meaning the same thing here!) the StandDards Jazz Quartet will be providing the perfect "Supper-Club" volume backdrop to this delicious event! Call your friends and Get your tickets TODAY while you still can!

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The StanDards Jazz Quartet will be performing during this evening of fun. Enjoy a wine tasting flight paired to compliment a variety of small plates created by Award-Winning Cucina Bella.

We had so much fun having the South Elementary students over to visit with Santa AND another special visitor Mr. Houston...
12/23/2023

We had so much fun having the South Elementary students over to visit with Santa AND another special visitor Mr. Houston!!!
The merriest way to kick off winter break!!🎅🎁

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12/23/2023

You heard it straight from MDR…Hurry and get YOUR ticket… and we’ll see YOU on NYE!

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