Lifestyle Columns
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Impressive debut for Sideshow's one-man showJun 19, 2008 11:00 pm - New theater companies don't have it easy. Not only do they compete for attention from theatergoers, they compete for attention from critics. Both pose a challenge. Howe...
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Ravinia jazz fest spread outJun 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Ravinia's annual jazz offerings, a vital part of the festival for decades, will continue a recent trend of scheduling flexibility, with jazz events spread throughout the...
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Flawed 'American Girl' still stands for compassion, social justiceJun 19, 2008 11:00 pm - I really wanted to like "Kit Kittredge: American Girl," not just because I have a fondness for the well-researched "American Girl" books and their ability to place us in...
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The best and worst of TV show-inspired moviesJun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - "Get Smart" hails from a long line of motion pictures based on popular television shows. Once studio executives discovered that TV titles slapped on movies created an in...
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Live, but not lively, from Abbey RoadJun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - "Live from Abbey Road" is a great idea for a TV show. Unfortunately, this isn't it. With a title like "Live From Abbey Road," a viewer would rightfully expect a look at ...
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Mike Myers' 'Guru' goes for the grossJun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Angry Hindu political action groups have demanded that Canada and Great Britain ban Mike Myers' new comedy "The Love Guru." They have also demanded the U.S. rate it NC-1...
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Dumb 'Smart' lacks TV show's zany edgeJun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - This isn't your mom and dad's "Get Smart." It's barely "Smart" at all. Sure, the characters and organizations retain the same names as those in the 1965 TV series that s...
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Ending a friendship is painful enough without the crueltyJun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have been friends with C for over 10 years. More and more, though, I have been getting irritated with her, bored, and generally unhappy when I deal with her. We've ...
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Sauvignon Blanc shows its versatility around the worldJun 17, 2008 11:00 pm - With warmer weather and longer days, you'll likely be headed to the wine shop looking for summer wines before long. Goodness knows there are plenty of tasty ones, both r...
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Shelve the shells! Easy shortcake key to summer dessertsJun 17, 2008 11:00 pm - It's hard to beat fresh fruit for summer desserts. Even this dedicated chocoholic advocates stashing heavy cake and cookie recipes away until fall and embracing the lusc...