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Storytinme with Two Local Children’s Authors

March 15, 2010

Our Toy Department staff has arranged two special storytime events for our young friends.

gracies hill Storytinme with Two Local Childrens AuthorsSaturday, March 27 at 10am: St. Charles children’s book author Nancy Knights will read “Gracie’s Hill,” her story about a golden retriever and how she spends her day.  Nancy will be available to sign purchased copies of her book.

Saturday, April 24, at 10am: Storytime and book signing with St. Charles author Rachel Gies  “A Foxy Tale” is a fantastic tale of ecology and a sprinkling of magic. While the characters are fictional, the parks and preserves actually exist in St. Charles, Illinois.

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R.J. Lindsey presents Daniel Burnham

March 15, 2010

burnham R.J. Lindsey presents Daniel Burnham

On Monday, March 22, 2010 The Little Traveler is pleased to host R.J. Lindsey, who will bring history to life with his presentation of American architectural legend, Daniel Burnham. Reservations are required for this event.  Extensive research as well as documented speeches, letters and anecdotes were essential to crafting this authentic portrait.

R.J. Lindsey has thirty years of experience as a researcher, writer and actor.  His programs have been seen from Jerusalem to London, so we are thrilled to give you the opportunity to see him right here in our west suburban Chicago location.

Daniel Burnham—Make No Little Plans

Daniel Burnham narrates a slide program detailing the Chicago Fire of 1871 to the city’s rise from the ashes to become the White City at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exhibition.  He’ll then explain the Chicago Plan of 1909, which outlines a development plan for the city.  Burnham will also discuss his innovative masterpieces, the Montauk, Monadnock, Reliance, and the Rookery.

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT.  PLEASE CALL STORE FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Shanghai Girls and Celebrating Heroes with Barbara Rinella

March 5, 2010

shanghai girls1 Shanghai Girls and Celebrating Heroes with Barbara Rinella

Barbara Rinella is a former teacher and defines herself as an “Academic entertainer,” celebrating literature and learning through her delightful programs on current literature.  Barbara takes on the personas of characters from the works of great authors and portrays a wide range of historical, fictional, and public figures with humor and wit.  The Little Traveler is excited to host two Barbara Rinella events this spring.

April 19: Shanghai Girls by Lisa See chronicles the journey of two sisters from 1937 Shanghai to Los Angeles in the 1940s and 1950s.  It’s a story of dreams dashed, the survival instinct, sibling rivalry, history and love.

May 4: “Celebrating Heroes” salutes the courage, daring, service, excellence and accomplishments of American heroes.

Both programs begin with breakfast at 9am in our Atrium Cafe. $18.50 registration fee includes a $5 coupon to be used on the day of the show. Sign up online starting April 5: www.littletraveler.com


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Chamilia Free Bead Event!

February 8, 2010

chamilia heart Chamilia Free Bead Event!On Saturday, February 13, The Little Traveler in downtown Geneva, IL will host the Chamilia Free Bead Event as our Valentine to  you.  Receive a FREE heart bead with a $100 Chamilia purchase.

Design a unique bracelet from a dazzling combination of sterling silver, 14 kt gold, Swarovski crystals, colored stones and Italian Murano glass.  Chamilia — your life, your style.

(free beads are while supplies last)

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Brighton 2010

January 20, 2010

We have all the latest Brighton Charms!  Check out the new silver Alphabet Series featuring barrel-shaped beads with Swarovski crystal accents.  We also have all the new STATE CHARMS in stock!  Charms aren’t just for bracelets… use them to embellish your necklace, key ring and even your Brighton handbag!   Brighton Charms are the best… affordably priced and interchangeable with other brands!  Beads start at just $7.50.

umbrella Brighton 2010March 5 – 21: Under My Umbrella

No Brighton collection is complete without beautiful Brighton accessories, such as this specially designed Umbrella that you will receive FREE with any $100 Brighton purchase.

Get yourself a silver charm bracelet, necklace, sunglasses or a new handbag in our dedicated Brighton room and walk out with this umbrella that will keep you stylish during those Chicagoland spring showers.

qij9326b sm Brighton 2010March 19-20: Belly up to the Brighton Charm Bar

Grab your best friend and come see our NEW Charm Bar and  5 new bracelet styles! Design your own charming creation and register to win one of three $100 Brighton Gift Certificates.

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April 23-May 8:  Ears to You

Purchase any Brighton necklace and bracelet and choose any pair of Brighton earrings FREE!  Limited to instock earrings.

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blvd city bag Brighton 2010May 28-June13: Brighton Blvd. City Bag

The fabulous Brighton Blvd City Bag, with a retail value of $100, will be available FREE with the purchase of $100 in Brighton products.

During this promotion, Brighton is sponsoring two worthy causes:

Little Kids Rock restores and revitalizes music education in underfunded public schools. Little Kids Rock has served more than 85,000 students at over 1,100 schools in 21 cities nationwide. For more information about Little Kids Rock you can visit their website at www.littlekidsrock.org.

Teach for America recruits recent college graduates from all backgrounds and career interests to commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. They provide the training and ongoing support necessary to ensure their success as teachers, thus showing that students in low income communities can achieve at high levels. For more information please visit www.teachforamerica.org.

June 25-July 11: B Charmed

Get an exclusively designed bracelet FREE when you purchase $50 in Brighton charms, beads or spacers.  (While supplies last.  Limit one bracelet percustomer.)

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Trollbeads at The Little Traveler

December 7, 2009

trollbeads spring Trollbeads at The Little Traveler

Trollbeads Trunk Show Friday April 30-Saturday, May 1:  Get a 5th bead FREE when you purchase four beads.

Trollbeads, created by eighteen Danish and internationally renowned jewelery designers, are so much more than pretty bracelets or necklaces.  They are functional art, finding  inspiration from mythology, astrology, fairy tales, fauna, flora, cultural diversity, and even familiar, everyday things.  Looking at the Trollbeads collection is more like viewing an art gallery rather than shopping for jewelry.  Trollbeads have won international artistic recognition and have recently been exhibited at Sculpture Objects & Functional Art in Chicago and New York.

Because each person’s story is unique, the Trollbeads gallery includes a wide variety of unique and interesting beads,  charms and pendants for individuals to create beautiful and meaningful bracelets and necklaces, starting with the highest quality of raw materials, including sterling silver, 18 carat gold, Italian Murano glass, natural pearls and precious stones.  Add to that the variety in design, from symbols to flowers to animals to zodiac signs and you’ll understand that truly, each piece of Trollbeads jewelry is as individual as the person wearing it.

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Letters and Gifts for Santa

November 19, 2009

santa reading Letters and Gifts for Santa

Children ages 4-8 are invited to join us Sunday, December 13, at 1:00 pm in our Atrium Café to prepare for Santa’s arrival! Write and decorate a letter a letter to Santa and then mail it to the North Pole in our special mailbox.  Afterwards we’ll create a unique care package for Santa that’s a departure from milk and cookies!  $7 per person.

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Annual Visit with Mrs. Claus

November 19, 2009

mrs claus Annual Visit with Mrs. ClausYour little ones will love spending the morning with Mrs. Claus.  Children ages 5 and up can get their last minute holiday lists to the North Pole by giving them to Santa’s better half.  You and your children will share a yummy breakfast with Mrs. Claus and then learn all about the workshops at the North Pole.  They will also get to see if they are on the Naughty or Nice List.

These merry festivities begin at 9am on December 12 and 19.  $10 for children, $12 for parents includes the meal, program and a $5 coupon for the adults.  Sign up by calling 630.232.4200 in after 10am on November 16.

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Geneva’s Annual Christmas Walk – December 4 & 5

November 18, 2009

Collectible Holiday Events:

dayplanner Geneva’s Annual Christmas Walk – December 4 & 5Friday and Saturday:

*Brighton On-The-Go – Receive a specially designed Dayplanner and Journal FREE with a $100 Brigthon Purchase.  Designed to fit in your Brighton handbag!

Friday, December 4 11 a.m.-3 p.m.:

swarovski Geneva’s Annual Christmas Walk – December 4 & 5* Swarovski Crystal Event – Meet Ann Andrea, Swarovski representative, see what’snew for Holiday 2009. With any purchase, sign up for a free gift drawing.

Waterford Geneva’s Annual Christmas Walk – December 4 & 5* Waterford Crystal Holiday Event — We have the new and exciting pieces for 2009. Sign up for a free gift drawing.

* Lladro Holiday Extravaganza –Angela Casa, Lladro representative, will meet and greet Lladro fans and present the newest in the line. Sign up for a free gift drawing.

* Williray for the Holidays –  Beccy Metzgar will visit the shop to show off these whimsical Country folk art pieces that are designed as a celebration of the holidays. Enter a drawing to receive a signed large creche, valued at $250. Special Purchase Friday Only: Holy Family Creche $132.50. (originally $265.00)

* Colonial Candle Gala –Light up your holidays with beautiful candles. Sign up for a free gift drawing.

Saturday, December 5:byers santa1 Geneva’s Annual Christmas Walk – December 4 & 5

* Byers’ Choice Event - During the Geneva Christmas Walk, a company representative will be showcasing all the new pieces for Christmas 2009.  Stop in and register to win a free piece from Byers’ Choice!

berghoff cafe cookbook1 Geneva’s Annual Christmas Walk – December 4 & 5* Berghoff Cafe Cookbook Book Signing – at 1:00 p.m. Carlyn Berghof will be here to sign copies of this new cookbook filled with simple and satisfying classic recipes from Chicago’s Berghoff Cafe.

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Jewelry Trunk Shows

November 17, 2009

Halia Holiday Bead Event

November 21

Buy 3 beads, receive the Holiday bead free. One day only event.

trollbeads Jewelry Trunk Shows

Troll Bead Trunk Show

December 9 & 10

Buy 4 beads, receive the 5th bead free. Special showing of one-of-a-kind beads available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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