Des Plaines Entertainment
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Arlington Heights man claims 'Jeopardy!' crownJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - Tony Fox took some good-natured ribbing from his co-workers Thursday after they watched the Arlington Heights resident compete on “Jeopardy!”. The account executive wit...
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New '9 to 5' tour resets its clockJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - A trio of secretaries may have triumphed over their male chauvinistic boss in the hit comedy “9 to 5,” but success wasn't initially in the cards when a 2009 musical adap...
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Dickie to step down at Chicago OperaJan 12, 2011 11:00 pm - Chicago Opera Theater general director Brian Dickie has announced his plans to step down at the end of his contract in August 2012. “I've been very fortunate in my life...
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At the clubs: Jan. 14-20Jan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - • Beans & Leaves Coffee & Tea Cafe, 320 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove: Thomas Swenson (Americana), 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15; Jimmy Liggett (blues/folk), 3 to 5 p.m. ...
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Drury Lane musical truly 'Spamtastic'Jan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - Drury Lane Theatre audiences have nothing to complain about when it comes to accommodations. The chandeliers sparkle. The red velvet seats are comfy. The leg room is amp...
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Comedy, drama clash in Chicago-made 'Dilemma'Jan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - Ron Howard's “The Dilemma” is a Chicagoan's movie. It was shot in the Windy City. It shows lots of Chicago locations. It stars Chicago actor Vince Vaughn, who grew up in...
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Award shows ready to stroll down the red carpetJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - The holidays have ended. Bitter cold and snow promise to hang around for a few months yet. What's left to get excited about? For pop-culture fans, the answer is simple: ...
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Chicago Philharmonic returns to St. Luke's in Park RidgeJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - The award-winning Chicago Philharmonic will return to St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Park Ridge for the second chamber concert in its series of three at 3 p.m. Sunday, Fe...
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Church hosts Blues and Broadway Musical Soiree Feb. 25Jan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - St. John United Church of Christ, 308 N. Evergreen Ave. in Arlington Heights, hosts "A Musical Soiree of Blues and Broadway" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25. The event featur...
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Bombay Chopsticks fuses Indian, Chinese cuisinesJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - While Indochinese cuisine may, at first, sound like a slightly unusual, if curious combination, it is more historically and easily explained than most food “fusion.” Ge...