Golf, anyone?
Fans from across the country are converging in Lake Forest this weekend for one of the PGA’s season pinnacle events, the BMW Championship.That means it’s time to practice your polite golf applause.
And if golf isn’t your thing, we’ve got a bunch of ideas to keep you busy this weekend—for bibliophiles, Wilco fans and model sailboat fans, too.
BMW Championship
September 12-15
Lake Forest
It’s the best of the best this weekend. The top 70 golfers will be in town to try to capture the top prize from an $8 million purse. And watch for it: Luke Donald’s got the home crowd advantage, so get there early for a good view. In town and need a restaurant recommendation? Try Authentico for Mexican fare or MH Fish House for seafood.
Lake Forest Annual Book Sale
Friday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 15
400 Hastings Rd., Lake Forest
It’s the 38th year for the library’s annual fundraising event—and a great place to pick up your fall reading list, on the cheap!
Jeffrey Ziegler and Glenn Kotche in Concert
Saturday, Sept. 14
460 Sunset Ridge Rd., Northfield
Wilco fans, take note. Drummer Glenn Kotche is joining forces for one night with Jeffrey Ziegler, of Kronos Quartet fame, for an innovative evening of music in Northfield. You do not want to miss this.
North Shore Triathlon
Sunday, Sept. 15
Gillson Park, Wilmette
Beginners are welcome to the first-ever event in Wilmette. Not an athlete? Spectators are also encouraged to attend and cheer on the participants as they hit the beach, bike a 20K and run 3.1 miles in and around Wilmette.
Model Sailboat Sunday
Sunday, Sept. 15
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Enjoy an afternoon on the Esplanade as the Chicago R/C Model Yacht Club offers up demos with model sailboats and advice on how to build and operate your own. Captain’s hat optional.
