Batavia Lifestyle
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'The Rat Pack' brings Vegas to HemmensNov 29, 2007 10:00 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 22, 2007 10:00 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, 2007 11:00 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 DVDOct 29, 2007 11:00 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 DifferenceOct 24, 2007 11:00 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 featuresOct 22, 2007 11:00 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 awardsOct 19, 2007 11:00 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' featureOct 15, 2007 11:00 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...
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The robot will see you nowOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - You wouldn't know these people have just had major surgery. Men who've had a double bypass walk out of the hospital carrying their own luggage. Women go grocery shopping...
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A passion for paintOct 11, 2007 11:00 pm - You might think a painted lady is about showing off, but these stunning old houses also tell stories of love. That's the case with four suburban buildings honored in the...