Eyes to the skies festival evacuated in lisle due to. One of lisles most treasured events, the lisle eyes to the skies festival is celebrating 38 years. Lisle eyes to the skies festival behind the scenes. Now in its 37th year, the festival runs july 46 at lisle community park in lisle. Cast eyes to skies for balloons of lisle fest july 46. Free for residents on a specific day that they dictate. Jun 25, 2018 the steve cochran show is heading to the lisles eyes to the skies to broadcast from 610a. Eye in the sky highlights the hawk and dove nature of the politicians of the two countries involved, one memorable scene being the us secretary of state angry that his game of table tennis is interrupted because the british are dithering. He previously served as the planetarium director for the creation museum in ky. Eyes to the skies festival things to do in chicago. Come out to lisle eyes to the skies this saturday and stop by the 93xrt tent to jam out on the ravinia mini stage. Lisle eyes to the skies festival committee, festival production. It provides great food and drinks, including alcohol, which can be carried. The eyes on the skies book is available in english, german, finnish, korean, japanese and chinese.
The annual lisle eyes to the skies balloon festival will be held from thursday, july 4th through saturday, july 6th and the carnival will be held from wednesday, july 3rd through sunday, july 7. Jul 01, 2018 the threat of stormy weather has prompted officials to call for a temporary evacuation of the eyes to the skies festival in suburban lisle. Lisle rotary, lisle kiwanis, lisle lions club, lisle chamber of commerce, lisle partners for parks and the lisle education foundation. Lisles eyes to the skies canceled for 2020 glonaabot. The carnival opened wednesday and continues through sunday. The steve cochran show is heading to lisles eyes to the.
Originally the brainchild of dick dooley, then superintendent of recreation for the lisle park district, the event was initiated to mark lisle s sesquicentennial in 1982. There was a 2009 article of the same title written by major timothy allen. Our festival is one of chicagoland areas largest summer. Lisle s eyes to the skies festival has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
Taking back astronomy, the ultimate proof of creation, oldearth creationism on trial, and the stargazers guide to the night sky. Lisle eyes to the skies festival called off until 2021. Eye in the sky is a 2015 british thriller film starring helen mirren, aaron paul, alan rickman, and barkhad abdi. The ten deadliest snakes in the world with steve irwin real wild documentary duration. Organizers of lisle s annual eyes to the skies celebration announced they are.
Keep your eyes to the skies during lisle fest chicago tribune. Live and local news, talk, sports, traffic, weather, business, blackhawks, white sox, northwestern. Apr 18, 2020 eyes to the skies festival lisle il 60532. Lisle eyes to the skies festival 8 tips from 708 visitors. Jun 10, 2017 lisle eyes to the skies june 30july 2, 2017 is a visually stunning and wildly popular festival featuring hotair balloons, music, food, and much more. Eyes to the skies festival committee 1111 burlington avenue suite 108b lisle, il 60532. Organizers made the announcement on their facebook page. Were doing this not only for the community, but for those charities, vlazny says. The festival is a visually stunning and wildly popular festival featuring hotair balloons, music, food and much more. The dvd runs for 60 minutes and contains subtitles in several languages. Jul 03, 2010 kelly me and the okeafs at a ballon festival. Please check with the event venue or promoter to find out more information.
About lisle eyes in the sky one of lisles most treasured events, the eyes to the skies festival, will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012. Eyes to the skies festival is held at lisle community park over the 4th of july holiday in lisle, illinois. Jun 21, 2017 with proceeds benefiting local charities, lisle s eyes to the skies festival is from noon to 11 p. Lisle, il residents who were looking forward to the lisle eyes to the skies in july may be disappointed to learn the hot air balloon festival has been canceled until 2021 amid ongoing worries. With helen mirren, aaron paul, alan rickman, barkhad abdi. Village of lisle, illinois, eyes to the skies festival. Eyes to the skies benefits six area nonprofit organizations the rotary club of lisle, kiwanis international, lisle partners for parks, lions international, the lisle education foundation and the lisle area chamber of commerce. Lisles eyes to the skies cancelled naperville nctv17. Food court, craft fair, large carnival, wonderful childrens area, lumberjack show, ma. This annual summer event includes hot air balloons, two stages of music, a large interactive childrens area, more than 30 different food vendors, a carnival. Eyes to the sky festival at lisle community park lisle, il. Lisle eyes to the skies postponed until 2021 chicago events. Lisle has also authored a number of books which include. New start for lisles eyes to the skies daily herald.
Katherine powell, a military officer in command of an operation to capture terrorists in kenya, sees her mission escalate when a girl enters the kill zone triggering an international dispute over the implications of modern warfare. Lisle rotary, lisle kiwanis, lisle lions club, lisle chamber of commerce, lisle partners for parks and the l. Jul 04, 2019 the lisle eyes to the skies balloon festival is a three day festival that stretches over a beautiful 110 acre site. Jun 27, 2018 lisle, il the villages eyes to the skies festival returns to lisle community park, starting with the carnival on wednesday, june 27 and the festival kick off on friday, june 29. More than 15 hotair balloons will be featured at this years eyes to the skies festival in lisle. According to the lisle police department, high winds. Eye on the sky is produced in the sun common weather center, powered by the sun. Eyes to the skies hot air balloon festival lisle, il. Its a festival known for its hot air balloon launches, which are at 5. Support eyes on the sky and light pollution reduction. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the eyes to the skies festival committee at 6305416095, or write. With proceeds benefiting local charities, lisle s eyes to the skies festival is from noon to 11 p. From arlington heights to rolling meadows, aurora to lisle we have performed at many outdoor fests.
The eye on the sky weather pages were developed with support from. Lisle eyes to the skies festival wgn radio 720 chicago. Jason lisle is the director of research and a featured speaker and writer for the institute for creation research. Lisle eyes to the sky festival entertainment main st. Lisle eyes to the skies carnival lisle savings bank. Discuss the gig, get concert tickets, see whos attending, find similar events.
For things to do, aaa events and activities offer something for everyone. In lisle, the fourth of july features plenty of airborne eye candy, including fireworks and hot air balloons. Keep your eyes to the skies during lisle fest chicago. Lisles eyes to the skies gets early start daily herald. Eyes to the skies festival lineup for 2018 lisle, il the eyes to the skies carnival runs june 27 through july 1, with the festival kicking off july 29.
Lisle s eyes to the skies festival runs friday to sunday, june 29 to july 1, in community park, 1825 short st. Jun 22, 2009 one of the best entertainment values for your fourth of july celebration this year may be the eyes to the skies festival in lisle. Jun 27, 2018 organizers hope the festival winds will bring thousands to lisle over the next several days to enjoy a variety of bands, carnival rides, kids activities and a craft fair for lisle s eyes to the skies. Other festival highlights include a large carnival, a food court, a 100 booth craft fair, a special childrens area, concerts and spectacular fireworks. This is just a sample of what may be in store for 2019 check back often for updates to the 2019 schedule. We went for the first time last year and let me say. Live entertainment and loads of family fun with a huge carnival, a dedicated childrens area, over 50 craft vendors, spectacular nightly fireworks, tethered balloon rides, and the awesome nightly balloon glow. One of lisle s most treasured events, the eyes to the skies festival, will be celebrating its 31th anniversary in 20. The steve cochran show is heading to lisles eyes to the skies.
The festival includes hot air balloons, two stages featuring live performances, a large interactive childrens area, over 30 different food vendors, a carnival, a craft fair, and fireworks every night. Learn more about lisle s eyes to the skies festival. Due to the escalation of the coronavirus outbreak, many events in the community are being rescheduled. Share lisle eyes to the skies the festival features colorful hot air balloons, launches, flights and evening balloon glows. Eyes to the skies festival underway in lisle abc7 chicago. Jun 19, 2019 hot air balloons will launch, weather permitting, each morning and evening of the lisle eyes to the skies festival. Jun 20, 2018 eyes to the skies festival lineup for 2018 lisle, il the eyes to the skies carnival runs june 27 through july 1, with the festival kicking off july 29. Live local entertainment on stage hosted by 2018 miss north sevier and jr. Lisle eyes to the skies festival committee festival. Originally the brainchild of dick dooley, then superintendent of recreation for the lisle park district, the event was initiated to mark lisles sesquicentennial in 1982. Lisle eyes to the skies postponed until 2021 chicago. One of lisles most treasured events, the eyes to the skies festival, will be celebrating its 31th anniversary in 20.
This is the full feature video featuring behind the scenes of ballooning, interviews from lisle s, illinois balloon meister, balloon pilots. Directed by gavin hood and written by guy hibbert, the film explores the ethical challenges of drone warfare. Jun 26, 2018 eyes to the skies benefits six area nonprofit organizations the rotary club of lisle, kiwanis international, lisle partners for parks, lions international, the lisle education foundation and the lisle area chamber of commerce. The annual eyes to the skies balloon festival has become one of the premier events in the chicago area which draws thousands of visitors each year to experience live music and family activities. Jul 03, 20 one of lisles most treasured events, the eyes to the skies festival, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2012.
The steve cochran show is heading to the lisle s eyes to the skies to broadcast from 610a. Eyes to the skies is a unique balloon festival that happens. In the evening, you can enjoy balloon glow and get a look at all the amazing air balloons as they light up the sky. One of lisle s most treasured events, the lisle eyes to the skies festival is celebrating 38 years.
Vermont weather forecast vt weather radar eye on the sky. One of lisle s most treasured events, the eyes to the skies festival, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2012. Lisle community park 1825 short st lisle, il united states 60532 first week of july number of balloons. Balloons launch every morning and evening, filling the sky with colorful inflatables. Keep eyes to the skies during lisle balloon fest chicago. For further festival information, visit the eyes to the skies website. Not only do i spend 10 to 12 hours on each 56 minute video by the time i research, write, shoot, create graphics, edit and upload each video, but some graphics, music, costumes and other things i add all cost money.
See 90 photos and 8 tips from 708 visitors to lisle eyes to the skies festival. The latest news and updates in lisle eyes to the skies festival brought to you by the team at wgn radio 720 chicagos very own. The eyes carnival opens tonight, with the festival getting into full swing on friday. One of the most popular is always the eyes to the skies festival which draws many of the best live music, bands, and entertainment from all over the area. Eye in the sky 1982 dont think sorrys easily said dont try turning tables instead youve taken lots of chances before but im not gonna give. The lisle eyes to the skies balloon festival is a three day festival that stretches over a beautiful 110 acre site. The triedandtrue event has undergone some modifications that has organizers enthused and residents eager for details. The eye on the sky and eye on the night sky pages are made possible by an anonymous gift and the vpr journalism fund. Eyes to the skies festival lisle events howl2go dueling.
Jan 23, 2019 hire dueling pianos in lisle dueling pianos in lisle eyes to the skies festival. If one of the things that intrigued you the most about lisle s eyes to the skies festival was the possibility of a balloon ride, you might get a chance to experience them this year. Eyes to the skies 2018 kicks off june 27 lisle, il patch. One of the biggest summer festivals in dupage county has been grounded for a year because of the coronavirus outbreak. Your guide to eyes to the skies festival 2020 in lisle. The night sky over southwest suburban lisle was aglow with hot air balloons thursday night as the eyes to the skies festival kicked off.
Eyes to the skies festival 2020, an event in lisle, illinois. Free musical entertainment on two stages afternoons and evenings. Whether you are a hot air balloon enthusiast, or you simply would like to have an amazing and unforgettable time with your friends and family, you simply cant miss the eyes to the sky festival in lisle. Joe liske from eso, host of the hubblecast video podcast.
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