South Elgin 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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'Dinner' gives Carol Stream director appetite for farcesJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - Director Bill Barry, Jr., was never really a fan of farces. “I was a bit of a snob,” admits the Carol Stream resident. Then he caught a production of “Don't Dress for Di...
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Golden Dragon Acrobats at Hemmens Feb. 13Jan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - The Golden Dragon Acrobats are coming to The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, in downtown Elgin on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 and 6 p.m. to showcase the ancient art o...
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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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Suburbanites shine in 10th Chicago Sketch Comedy FestivalJan 04, 2011 10:00 pm - If Brian Posen had had enough money to produce a musical like he wanted in 2002, the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival might never have happened. Mounting costs eventually...
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Best bets: Russian Ballet to perform double-billJan 03, 2011 10:00 pm - Double-bill ballet The Russian National Ballet Theatre stages a classical dance double-bill of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Chopiana” Sunday at the College of DuPage's M...
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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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Best bets: Hockey tournament at Sears CentreDec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - ="briefHead">Collegiate goals Boston University, Minnesota State University #8212; Mankato, Brown University and Notre Dame University are the four schools set for ...
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Aurora, Elgin pinched by declining gambling revenuesDec 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Gambling is all about money. Gamblers want to win it. Casinos are in business to make it. Municipal and state governments get their share of it through taxes on casino r...