Grandwood Park Entertainment
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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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On the cheap: Zoo offers free daysJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - Free Free zoo admission Brookfield Zoo invites patrons to visit the zoo for free on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in January and February. Guests ...
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Music events: Jason and the Haymakers and moreJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - Country that rocks Jason and the Haymakers, a country band from southern Illinois, will perform its brand of driving, rock-inflected roots music at a show in the su...
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Dining events: Texas de Brazil fetes meat monthJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - Meat month This isn't your mama's meat. Texas de Brazil has upped the ante during national meat month in January with a limited-time twist: peppercorn sauce. Known ...
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Families discover fun and games at specialty storesJan 07, 2011 10:00 pm - Looking for a new way to spend some quality time with your family during the long winter months? Local game stores offer special board game nights so customers can spen...
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2010: The year the suburbs shinedDec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Across the big and small screens, the suburbs shined in 2010. Throughout the year, suburban natives became hotshots in the entertainment world — earning prestigious awar...
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Albright Theatre holds 'Anne Frank' auditionsDec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - • Albright Theatre Company has auditions for “The Diary of Anne Frank” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Jan. 2-3, at the Batavia Government Center (third floor), 100 N. I...
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Where to toast 2011 in the suburbsDec 23, 2010 7:00 am - If branching out is part of your New Year's resolution, get an early start by spending New Year's Eve at a new bar. With so many spots opening in 2010, there are plenty ...