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    Weekend picks: Rock with k.d. lang at Genesee Friday

    Singer/songwriter k.d. lang headlines Waukegan's Genesee Theatre on Friday, May 18.

    May 16, 2012 6:01 AM

    Canadian country and rock star k.d. lang teams up with the Siss Boom Bang Band Friday at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. If you love classic cars, head to Downers Grove Friday for the 20th annual Summer Nights Classic Car Show. And don't miss classic rock powerhouse Blue Oyster Cult when they stop at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles on Friday.

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    Fired up: Grilling adds flavor to pizza

    Try grilling the BLT pizza for a flavor you just can't find from a regular oven.

    May 16, 2012 5:52 AM

    If you watch home-improvement shows, you might get the impression that everyone is including a pizza oven as part of their outdoor kitchen. What you might not realize is that you already have an outdoor pizza oven on your deck or patio. I'm talking about your grill. I'm talking about your grill. Be it gas or charcoal, your grill can produce incredibly flavorful pizzas.

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    ‘[title of show]' aims high, and Northlight hits it

    Playwright Hunter (Matthew Crowle) confronts songwriter Jeff (Stephen Schellhardt) as a jive-talking blank page in Northlight Theatre's Chicago-area premiere of the Broadway musical “[title of show]” in Skokie.

    May 16, 2012 6:00 AM

    Accuse “[title of show]” of being an esoteric, navel-gazing meta musical targeting die-hard theater geeks all you want. "[title of show]" is a fun and zippy modern-day show about two friends' process of writing a Broadway musical. This ground-up tale of success and self-determination is now receiving its Chicago-area debut at Northlight Theatre in Skokie.

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    Gather a good spot to mingle, grab a late-night bite

    Gather Bar in the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel draws visitors and locals alike.

    May 16, 2012 5:53 AM

    Located in the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Gather Bar serves as a laid-back spot for guests and locals alike to enjoy some late-night eats, live music, sports on TV, or just the chance to chat and drink.

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    NY chefs break bread, make bread in Cuba

    U.S, chef Sara Jenkins, right, talks with Cuban chef Hector Higuera, in Havana, Cuba. Prominent New York City chefs are teaming up this week with culinary entrepreneurs from Havana’s budding private restaurant scene, cooking up savory and sweet multi-course meals from an improvised kitchen built in a shipping container.

    May 16, 2012 6:00 AM

    Foreign art lovers are breaking bread with Cuban waiters, drivers and parking lot attendants this week in a unique experience that forces diners and chefs alike to overcome barriers of culture, language and five-plus decades of animosity between Washington and Havana.

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    The best places for families to ride bikes in the suburbs

    Updated May 15, 2012 11:22 AM

    The Busse Woods Trail in Elk Grove Village and bordering Arlington Heights and Schaumburg is a family favorite, with prairie, woods and lakes to see and plenty of picnic options. The suburbs make it easy for families to get out on their bikes. Depending on where you live, you likely can ride around the neighborhood safely. But trails abound...

    Cook of the Week: Instant family changed woman's approach to cooking, life

    Updated May 15, 2012 1:05 PM

    Cindy Grills reacquainted herself with the kitchen after she took in three young boys. Now their mom, she makes sure to feed the healthy meals, like this chicken and pasta dish. Nine years ago Cindy Grills' life turned upside down. Through a series of circumstances, Cindy, a single real estate broker from Buffalo Grove, suddenly found...

    Dining events: Create your own yogurt pairings at Yumz

    Updated May 15, 2012 4:49 PM

    Mix and match to create your own frozen yogurt flavors at Yumz in Lake in the Hills; Waterleaf brings Portuguese close to home for wine dinner; try DiBenedetto in...

    Suburban bars celebrating Craft Beer Week

    Updated May 15, 2012 12:30 PM

    Chicago Craft Beer Week provides the perfect excuse for trying brews at local bars, like Bigby's Pour House in Addison. The bar stocks between 70 and 100 different beers. Though Chicago Craft Beer Week has been around for three years now, Bigby's Pour House in Addison is jumping into the celebration for the first time by hosting a...

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    Baron Cohen wears thin in ‘Dictator'

    Admiral General Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) oppresses the people of Wadiya while living in luxury in “The Dictator.”

    In analyzing Sacha Baron Cohen and the array of offbeat characters he's created, it's clear that it's become a matter of diminishing returns. "The Dictator" is his least focused film yet, despite the fact that it has an actual script compared to the guerrilla-style mockumentaries that preceded it.

    Read Article Updated May 15, 2012 1:35 AM

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    Britney Spears joining Fox’s ‘The X Factor’

    Demi Lovato, second from left, and Britney Spears are joining L.A. Reid, left, and Simon Cowell as judges on Fox’s “The X Factor” this fall.

    Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are joining the judging panel on “The X Factor” this fall, part of Fox’s effort to boost its underperforming music competition shows. The network’s executives also promised changes for “American Idol.” Fox is adding two new comedies and a drama in the fall, pumping new life into “Glee” by moving it to a new night.

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    Food & Dining

    Fired up: Grilling adds flavor to pizza

    Try grilling the BLT pizza for a flavor you just can't find from a regular oven.

    If you watch home-improvement shows, you might get the impression that everyone is including a pizza oven as part of their outdoor kitchen. What you might not realize is that you already have an outdoor pizza oven on your deck or patio. I'm talking about your grill. I'm talking about your grill. Be it gas or charcoal, your grill can produce incredibly flavorful pizzas.

    Read Article Updated May 16, 2012 5:52 AM

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    Home & Garden

    How to landscape your backyard sanctuary in suburbs

    When you're planning your landscaping, the first thing to do is choose your hardscaping -- the patios, decks, walks, etc. -- and then you can choose the plantings that will determine the mood of your backyard sanctuary. We consulted some experts to give you some great ideas in the Daily Herald Get Your Summer On backyard makever contest.

    Read Article Updated May 14, 2012 10:08 AM

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    Travel

    A look at the numbers: London Olympic tourism

    A view of Marina Usher Mazur’s 3-bedroom second home in Notting Hill, London.

    Some numbers illustrating the demand for accommodation during the 2012 London Olympics, which run from July 27 to Aug. 12.

    Read Article Updated May 11, 2012 1:41 PM

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    Music

    Indonesia yanks Gaga gig, says she’ll corrupt kids

    National Indonesian police spokesman Boy Rafli Amar said the permit for Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” concert scheduled for June 3 was denied. The concert was to be the biggest show on her Asian tour.

    Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt young people. National police spokesman Boy Rafli Amar, responding to the pressure, said Tuesday that the permit for her June 3 “Born This Way Ball” concert had been denied.

    Read Article Updated May 15, 2012 9:44 AM

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    ‘[title of show]' aims high, and Northlight hits it

    Playwright Hunter (Matthew Crowle) confronts songwriter Jeff (Stephen Schellhardt) as a jive-talking blank page in Northlight Theatre's Chicago-area premiere of the Broadway musical “[title of show]” in Skokie.

    Accuse “[title of show]” of being an esoteric, navel-gazing meta musical targeting die-hard theater geeks all you want. "[title of show]" is a fun and zippy modern-day show about two friends' process of writing a Broadway musical. This ground-up tale of success and self-determination is now receiving its Chicago-area debut at Northlight Theatre in Skokie.

    Read Article Updated May 16, 2012 6:00 AM

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    Obama keeps up with Kardashians, “Avengers”

    President Barack Obama boards Air Force One. The president said he sometimes uses long flights to catch up on some of his favorite TV shows.

    President Barack Obama can hold his own when it comes to pop culture: He's up on "The Avengers" superheroes, has a handle on the Kardashians and says he catches up with TV hits during long flights on Air Force One. But the president punted to wife Michelle when he was asked about the erotic fiction book "Fifty Shades of Grey."

    Read Article Updated May 15, 2012 12:28 PM

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    Real Estate

    Palatine Twp. residents want to keep 60-year-old bridge

    Many residents of Plum Grove Estates near Rolling Meadows are upset at Palatine Township's plan to replace a 60-year-old bridge that features lanterns atop flagstone pillars.

    With curvy roads designed to bend around mature trees, rules prohibiting fences and an architectural committee that reviews any changes that could affect aesthetics, Plum Grove Estates in Palatine Township isn't your typical suburban neighborhood. But many of the suibdivison's residents fear its unique nature is threatened by the township's plans to replace a trademark bridge.

    Read Article Updated May 16, 2012 5:19 AM

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