Batavia Lifestyle
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Your guide to the Fourth's fests, parades and fireworks in the suburbsJun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Fireworks Addison: Dusk, July 4 at Community Park, 120 E. Oak St., preceded by 7:30 p.m. concert. (630) 833-0100 or addisonparkdistrict.org. Antioch: Dusk, July 4, Willi...
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How to capture fireworks with a point-and-shoot cameraJun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Daily Herald photographer George LeClaire offers his tips on shooting vivid, colorful fireworks photos with your compact digital camera. Most compact and some SLR c...
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Cowboy comfortable playing for backyard in BataviaJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Justin Moore sang Thursday night about the pleasures of living in a small town, like Poyen, Ark. (population 272), where he grew up. But he found out that a suburb of Ch...
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Best bets: Highland fling, garden boutiqueJun 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Take out your tartan today to celebrate all things from Scotland at the 23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games. There's a Kilted Mile Run/Walk, sport and dance c...
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College radio stations are holding their own as world turns digitalJun 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Deep inside the studios of WONC 89.1 FM, the radio station of Naperville's North Central College, sits a device that might seem like a relic from the Jurassic Period: a ...
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Batavia native brings Brecht to the stage in a whole new wayJun 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Those who argue that the suburbs breed conformity should meet Paul Kalina. Kalina, founding member of the brilliant and insane physical comedy troupe 500 Clown, proves ...
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It's that time again: Suburban festivals get into full swingJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - It's finally here - the start of a season full of reasons to get out of the house and enjoy, as suburban festivals and outdoor events get into full swing today. Whether ...
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Musical "Camelot" opens season for RaviniaJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Ravinia Festival opened its season Friday night in Highland Park with the musical "Camelot." Tony winner George Hearn and two-time Grammy winner Sylvia McNair led the en...
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Spring is here: Let's get ready to gardenMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - As we welcome the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, near-record warmth Friday and other signs of spring, gardening looks like a more serious endeavor this year. While the pl...
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This year, make a date with your Little ValentineFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Many Valentine's Day celebrations are all about champagne, roses and couples, but the holiday is still a great time to show your kids that they're your sweethearts. Thes...