Batavia Lifestyle
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsNov 01, 2021 11:38 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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City and suburban eventsNov 01, 2021 9:14 pm - Pug-nosed reindeer? The Chicago Botanic Garden stages its 5th annual Reindog Parade this Saturday, but there is so much more creativity on display than just sticking fuz...
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'The Rat Pack' brings Vegas to HemmensNov 01, 2021 9:15 pm - Former Batavia resident Nicholas Brooks plays Sammy Davis Jr. in "Direct From Vegas: The Rat Pack," today at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. The 27-...
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Shaking up the martiniNov 01, 2021 8:10 pm - Mix the vogue of sushi bars, rising sake imports and the cocktail craze and what do you get? Saketinis! Local bibbers and bartenders are finding that sake, the Japanese ...
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The classic Ringling Bros. circus returnsNov 01, 2021 5:07 pm - Last year's Ringling Bros. circus turned off a lot of longtime fans. In an attempt to add some zip and appeal to a younger demographic, the circus all but eliminated the...
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'Twin Peaks' comes to DVDNov 01, 2021 4:35 pm - It never appeared on screen, but Mädchen Amick has always envisioned a happy ending for Shelly Johnson, the character she played on the late, great television series "T...
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Many opportunities to Make a DifferenceNov 01, 2021 3:55 pm - Saturday is Make A Difference Day, a national day of good deeds. So scan our sampling of local projects and sign on to make a difference. Project coordinators should let...
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DVD packages superb acting of 'Volcano,' rich featuresNov 01, 2021 3:33 pm - "Under the Volcano: The Criterion Collection" -- The Criterion brand on a DVD is as powerful as the little blue box from Tiffany: You know that whatever's inside has to ...
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Home designs honored with Key awardsNov 01, 2021 3:11 pm - Here are the winners of Gold Keys for design from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. Crystal Keys are for innovation and creativity. Architectural design ...
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'Planet Terror' spun off 'Grindhouse' featureNov 01, 2021 2:34 pm - "Planet Terror: Extended and Unrated" -- I can't overstate how much fun I had watching "Grindhouse," this past spring's Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino double-fea...