Des Plaines Entertainment
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It's 'Christmas Once More' in Arlington HeightsDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - The Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association, in partnership with District 214 Community Education, presents the return to the Northwest suburbs of classic Ameri...
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Local theaters re-imagine 'A Christmas Carol'Nov 30, 2010 10:00 pm - From Klingons to a crabby Mrs. Cratchit, local theaters re-imagine 'A Christmas Carol'
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Elgin-bound Poundstone chats about cats, comedy and webcamsNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - “My show is largely autobiographical,” said Paula Poundstone, during a recent phone interview about her upcoming performance in Elgin. “Kids, animals, current events, m...
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Cheap fun: Pokemon, wedding bells and Christmas eventsNov 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Free Some serious Pokemon play Players will compete in one-on-one battles for the title of Pokemon City Champion at the 2010 Pokemon City Championships. Comp...
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Park district concert band performing in Des PlainesNov 27, 2010 10:00 pm - The Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band, conducted by Lawrence J. Carle, will present its Winter Concert, A Christmas Festival, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in th...
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Exempt casinos from smoking ban?Nov 26, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Almost three years since Illinois' indoor smoking ban took effect, the push is on again to allow gamblers to light up in casinos. Illinois casinos' reven...
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Gire chats with 'Love and Other Drugs' director Edward ZwickNov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Chicago-born Edward Zwick's new romantic drama “Love and Other Drugs” is loosely inspired by the nonfiction book “Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman.” I spoke...
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Sprawling story weighs down 'Civil War Christmas'Nov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The setting of “A Civil War Christmas” Washington, D.C., on Christmas Eve 1864 offers a rich opportunity for great storytelling. It will be, of course, President Linco...
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All-you-can-eat sushi at BenihanaNov 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Imagine sushi that just keeps arriving, plate after plate. Benihana's dinner special of all-you-can-eat endless sushi for $26.95 is served with soup, salad and edamame. ...
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Christmas classics not your fancy? Theaters stage a few surprisesNov 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Craving a “Carol” this holiday season? No problem. But if the idea of another version of “A Christmas Carol” has you feeling a tad Scrooge-like, there are other alternat...