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It's a little outside lolita this month but the theme for Bibliotheca is Groundhog Day and I couldn't resist! I'm originally from Woodstock Illinois which was actually the filming location for much of the movie. I was very young when the filming happened and I didn't watch the movie until much later but every time I do I get a little thrill of recognizing the gazebo, or the opera house, or the bed and breakfast house.
It's such a big thing in Woodstock there's quite a bit of tourism around it! You can take a walking tour (self guided/digital except on some dates in February) of the film locations, there are plaques at many locations commemorating the film and what role it played in the film on the walking tour.
There's a whole bunch of events the first week in February you can do that are Groundhog Day Movie themed. These events include a trivia night, guided walking tours, a viewing of the film at the local theater, and more! Check out https://woodstockgroundhog.org/ for more info if you're in IL this February and are a fan of the movie! I actually think this would be a unique meet-up idea if people didn't mind driving or taking the Metra train to downtown Woodstock.
If you take the guided walking tour and want a more lolita specific event added on, make sure you get a reservation at Casting Whimsy for tea located just off the square! Or just stop by to grab some loose leaf tea if you don't want to do a full reservation. (You can find my review here if you want more information on what to expect).
For those of you who can't make it to a random suburb of Illinois at the beginning of snowy February there is also a Youtube video guided tour available:
Overall if you are a fan of the movie and happen to be in Illinois I'd recommend checking out downtown Woodstock! If nothing else you can get your picture taken by the giant Bill Murray Groundhog Day Mural located next to the Woodstock theater:
