Copper Barrel News Today

As one of the busiest times of the year, theres no shortage of entertaining events happening across the suburbs, from Christmas at Cantigny to WinterFest to Brookfield Zoos Holiday Magic to Jane Lynchs "A Swingin Little Christmas" and more.

Ready to get in the spirit of the holidays? Heres our annual list of where you can find tree lightings happening across the suburbs over the next few weeks.

I’m about halfway through my latest summer read, “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. It’s one of those novels you savor by reading slowly, knowing you’re in the good hands of

The Wilkes County Public Library launched a successful summer reading campaign for all ages, with 639 people signed up to participate as of June 23. The deadline to register is

Fill your weekend with holiday concerts, stage shows, Nutcrackers, artisan markets, brunch with Santa, light shows and much more.

Traveling Taste Buds: Strawberry Shine-o-colada Traveling Taste Buds is back with the perfect cocktail recipe for the long weekend.  Strawberry Shine-o-colada from Wilke’s County, North Carolina’s Copper Barrel Distillery will hit the spot! It is made with strawberry moonshine which is a mainstay in the American South. According to tastingtable.com, moonshine can be defined as, ” a homemade, unaged whiskey, marked by its clear color, corn base and high alcohol content—sometimes peaking...