Downers Grove Entertainment
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Spotlight: 'A Christmas Carol' in various incarnations dominate area stages this weekendNov 30, 2019 6:00 am - Musical 'Carol' BrightSide Theatre revives the family-friendly “A Christmas Carol the Musical,” based on Charles Dickens' story. The score is by Alan Menken (“Beauty and...
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Lots of 'nice' - and a few 'naughty' - holiday theater shows to see in Chicago, suburbsNov 27, 2019 5:00 am - Glad tidings, theatergoers. When it comes to holiday offerings, family-friendly fare dominates on Chicago and suburban stages. But there are a few alternatives for those...
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'Shards of Light' author to visit Naperville Barnes and Noble Nov. 30Nov 25, 2019 10:00 pm - Author Susan Miura will sign copies of her award-winning novel, "Shards of Light," from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the downtown Naperville Barnes and Noble, 47 E. Ch...
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Thanksgiving 2019: Where to eat out for Thanksgiving dinner in the suburbsNov 25, 2019 10:00 pm - Making a full Thanksgiving spread with all of the appetizers, sides, desserts and that special dish for your picky relative can be exhausting. If you've had enough of th...
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Best bets: Bush sisters promote new book in Naperville; Cher sings ABBA in ChicagoNov 24, 2019 6:31 am - Presidential daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, daughters of former President George W. Bush, appear together to promote their new children's book, "Sis...
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Weekend picks: Polar Express rolls into South Elgin; Mother Truckin' Booze Fest at Sears CentreNov 23, 2019 6:26 am - Holiday train The beloved Christmas children's book by Chris Van Allsburg is the inspiration for The Polar Express, a train that travels to the "North Pole" to meet...
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Woodridge's Saint Scholastica School hosts Family Reading NightNov 21, 2019 10:00 pm - On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Saint Scholastica School in Woodridge families had an evening of fun that was "out of this world!" After checking in, families had time to visit wi...
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Weekend at play: Light up your weekend with Illumination, Holiday in the ParkNov 21, 2019 8:00 am - A holiday fest at Six Flags in Gurnee, the Illumination light show at Morton Arboretum in Lisle and the return of Polar Express in South Elgin kick-start the holiday sea...
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Dining out: Ballydoyle hosts Cheers to 10 Years tappingsNov 20, 2019 11:35 am - Cheers to 10 years It's been 10 years since Ballydoyle Irish Pub started serving McCaffery's Irish Cream Ale, a custom brew made by Argus Brewery for the pub. And to cel...
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Best bets: Illumination returns to Morton Arboretum, Botanic Garden debuts LightscapeNov 20, 2019 5:46 am - Luminous outdoors See the great outdoors colorfully decorated in two interactive light and sound displays this season: Illumination: Tree Lights returns for another run ...