Arlington Heights Entertainment
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Arlington Heights woman’s passion for fun — without alcohol — helps others socialize soberJan 11, 2025 12:45 pm - Carrie May gave up drinking alcohol in 2016, but she didn’t want to give up her passion for social activities. So, the Arlington Heights resident founded Chicago AF, a now-thriving organization that offers social events and excursions for fellow nondrinkers.
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Hey Nonny to reprise show about closing of Arlington High SchoolJan 10, 2025 9:21 pm - Hey Nonny is reprising Chip Brooks' musical show exploring the painful history and events leading to the closure of Arlington High School in 1984.
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‘Death of the Cardinals’: Hey Nonny to reprise show about closing of Arlington High SchoolJan 08, 2025 11:37 am - Why did Arlington High School close in 1984? And what made that closing so painful? And controversial? Those questions will be answered through music, drama and lots of wigs, when Hey Nonny reprises its "Death of the Cardinals" show on Jan. 21 and 22.
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‘Time for a change’: La Tasca Tapas in Arlington Heights to close, reopen as Greek restaurantJan 02, 2025 6:46 pm - La Tasca Tapas, a Spanish restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights, will close after 28 years on Feb. 28 and reopen as Paréa Greek Kitchen weeks later. The owners decided to change the concept due to declining business, especially after the pandemic, and to fill a void for Greek fine dining in the area.
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From Spain to Greece: LaTasca Tapas to become ParéaDec 31, 2024 10:49 pm - After 28 years, La Tasca Tapas in Arlington Heights, will close and reopen as Paréa Greek Kitchen, bringing authentic Greek cuisine and community to the neighborhood.
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Best Bets: Hey Nonny celebrates women in jazzDec 30, 2024 9:13 pm - Start 2025 with music and laughter courtesy of Hey Nonny’s Women’s Jazz Festival, comedian Jeff Dye at Zanies Rosemont, and comics Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood at the Rialto.
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‘It stands for hope’: Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah, finding light amid darknessDec 29, 2024 7:03 pm - Amid rising antisemitism and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, suburban Jews gathered in Arlington Heights on Sunday to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.
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Suburban theater in review: Stolp Island Theatre opens, BTE wins first Jeff Award, Northlight prepares for new homeDec 18, 2024 4:52 pm - This year saw Aurora’s Paramount Theatre open its third venue, Stolp Island Theatre, while Buffalo Theatre Ensemble earned its first Joseph Jefferson Award.
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Enjoy traditional carols and jazzy updates at Illinois Brass Band’s ‘Holiday Classics’ concertsDec 17, 2024 11:45 pm - Illinois Brass Band performing "Holiday Classics" concert on Dec. 21-22, featuring Christmas music and carols. Concerts in St. Charles and Arlington Heights.
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The Biz Week That Was: Grocery merger bust, gluten-free dining, and a Greek gyro revival are among the highlightsDec 15, 2024 5:56 am - This week’s top Suburban Business stories.