Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Much falls flat in Janus' Brecht reviewMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - There are so many things wrong with Janus Theatre's "The Greatest Story eBertolt: A Brecht Review" that they obscure the good intentions of Sarafina Vecchio, the show's ...
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Gift-wrapped ideasMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - It's too late to order a Mother's Day gift online (unless you're willing to cough up $20 or more in shipping charges), so here are some gift ideas you can go out and buy...
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Readers stock up on ideas for reusable shopping bagsMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to everyone who called and e-mailed in their comments and ideas about reusable shopping bags. It's encouraging to hear about more and more people toting cloth bag...
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Arlington Heights singer, actress in Broadway production of 'Hairspray'May 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Spring began on a sour note for singer/actress Karen Mason after a fire damaged the New York home she shares with her producer husband Paul Rolnick. The tune turned swee...
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Fest ends with Gershwin workMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's annual spring "American Icon" festival, part of its multi-year "In Search of Our American Voice" artistic initiative, concludes this weeke...
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Built-ins a popular option at The ReserveApr 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Built-ins are not only beautiful they're functional. Rich cherry finishes, toffee glazes, granite countertops -- the options are endless in creating more than a space sa...
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Toll Brothers hosts a New Home ExpoApr 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Toll Brothers hosts a New Home Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, at Hawthorn Woods Country Club and six other communities. Experts will be on hand to explain...
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Sports abound in basement playgroundApr 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Every family is unique. Some want gourmet kitchens. Others want in-law suites. Still others, like Corey and Gayle Toppel, want an extra deep unfinished basement where...
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Building blocksApr 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Per end-of-year ritual, The Onion AV Club released its annual "Worst Band Names of '07" list in December, cherry-picking the "best of the worst" music monikers dedicated...
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Elgin Symphony salutes American icon GershwinApr 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Whether it's "Rhapsody in Blue," "An American in Paris" or "Porgy and Bess," George Gershwin was a true American musical genius. Next weekend's "American Icon Festival" ...