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Politics prominent this fall, but theater forecast also calls for farce and fairy talesSep 21, 2024 11:15 am - Fall theater offerings suggest artistic directors had politics on their minds when they scheduled their seasons. That said, there’s still plenty of comedy, drama and romance on tap.
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Libertyville bakery adds old-fashioned flair to bread makingSep 19, 2024 2:02 pm - The Hewn bakery, an “Illinois Made,” woman-owned business, creates authentic breads and pastries with old-fashioned care.
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Orion Ensemble’s 32nd season to feature Chicago premieres, classics and forgotten gemsSep 18, 2024 10:59 am - Starting Sept. 22, the Orion Ensemble is hosting four concert programs in Aurora, downtown Chicago and Evanston.
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Concerts Sept. 20-26: Stephen Sanchez, Riot Fest, The Bacon Brothers, Hans Zimmer, Blues Traveler and moreSep 18, 2024 10:19 am - Mark your calendar for concerts by Stephen Sanchez, The Bacon Brothers, Blues Traveler, Hans Zimmer, NCT Dream, The National and The War On Drugs and more.
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Dining out: Oktoberfest fun, free food, a $13K martini and moreSep 17, 2024 1:11 pm - It’s mid-September, which of course means it’s Oktoberfest time. And for those of you who commute into Chicago, Grubhub is offering a free lunch on Tuesday, which will free up your budget a bit to grab a $13K martini after work at Adalina.
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Chicago a cappella launches 2024-25 season with ‘Lamentations’ in NapervilleSep 10, 2024 12:16 am - Chicago a cappella, Chicago’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble, begins its 2024-25 season this September with “Lamentations,” a program exploring narratives of displacement, yearning for home, and rebuilding.
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Concerts Sept. 6-12: Kacey Musgraves, Weezer, Tom Jones, Avril Lavigne and moreSep 03, 2024 3:02 pm - Upcoming concerts include Kacey Musgraves, Weezer, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Tom Jones, Stone Temple Pilots, Avril Lavigne, Three Dog Night and more.
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Theater spotlight: A monarch takes charge in Chicago Shakes’ ‘Henry V’Sep 03, 2024 2:16 pm - Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s timely production of “Henry V” examines war, power and leadership, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” settles in for an extended stay in Chicago and “The Book of Mormon” returns for a brief run.
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Dining out: Portillo’s adds first new cake flavor in 20 yearsAug 27, 2024 2:14 pm - Portillo’s is adding their first new cake offering in over 20 years with the Salted Caramel Spice Cake. Plus, Buffalo Creek Brewing hosts a Burger Throwdown on Sunday, and Yelp has ranked the top 100 pizza spots in the Midwest.
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Happy homecoming: Theater veteran returns to Chicago in highly anticipated ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ tourAug 21, 2024 1:18 pm - Veteran Chicago actor and Evanston native Matt Mueller returns home to play an adult Ron Weasley in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the Broadway hit based on J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series.