Des Plaines Entertainment
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'Idol' contestants hearing mixed reviewsMar 01, 2011 11:00 pm - After two uneven performances, both suburban "American Idol" hopefuls may have to look to the judges for some help if they want to be chosen as one of the 13 finalists. ...
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Chicago Philharmonic's 'Going for Baroque' April 17Mar 01, 2011 10:00 pm - Baroque specialist David Schrader will conduct the Chicago Philharmonic's third concert of the season at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17 at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston. Cele...
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Onstage around the Chicago areaFeb 24, 2011 11:00 pm - • A former actress, a pouty 16-year-old, a hippie and a divorced carpenter enroll in an acting class. No, it's not the set up of a joke, it's the premise of “Circle Mirr...
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Dann in Reel Life: AdJustin' Bieber's filmFeb 24, 2011 10:00 pm - AdJustin' Bieber's film First came “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” the 3-D concert/doc. Today starts — FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! — “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never: Direct...
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Aurora native joins Reinhart in 'Idol's' top 24Feb 24, 2011 12:00 am - Despite getting mixed reviews for a couple of rocky performances, Aurora native Tatynisa Wilson made the “American Idol” top 24 Thursday night. After auditioning for “I...
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Tall ships photo exhibit sets sail in MarchFeb 23, 2011 10:00 pm - Professional photographer Mike Smith and advanced photographer Scott Evans offer a glimpse of the Chicago skyline from a nautical perspective during their exhibit "Tall ...
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Dining: Special 5-course dinnerFeb 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Dine and wine Add some wine with your dine at a five-course dinner co-hosted by Parkview Gourmet and 545 North Bar & Grill at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Dinner includes ro...
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On the cheap: Chug over to Waucanda for HO open houseFeb 21, 2011 10:00 pm - Two exhibits on parade The Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County hosts a reception for two of its new exhibits — “Bihn Pho: Woodtu...
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Book notes: Patricia Briggs stops in Oak BrookFeb 20, 2011 10:00 pm - • “Breach of Contract” author David Ellis reads from and signs copies of his latest crime thriller at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Do...
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King Sparrow earning raves for raw garage soundFeb 20, 2011 10:00 pm - In the past few years, Chicago has become a hotbed of snarling, gritty garage bands. Look at the Smith Westerns, whose glam-inspired sound landed them at the Pitchfork M...