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Food, decor make an impression at Cafe MistikoApr 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Named after a mysterious or "secret" coffee shop at the foothills of the ancient Acropolis, Cafe Mistiko bar and lounge aims for a mystique of its own. Despite an unassu...
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McGonigal's serving up beer, music and plenty of pub grubMar 22, 2010 11:00 pm - When he decided to open his first restaurant and bar, Bryan McGonigal figured that Barrington was in need of a new nightlife destination. Judging from the early crowds a...
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Local pubs make it easy to be green on St. Patrick's DayMar 10, 2010 10:00 pm - You may not have a drop of Celtic blood, but everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Irish pubs are celebrating all weekend long -- and of course, on Wednesday, March 17...
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African-American veterans honored at Greenbelt Cultural CenterFeb 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Freebie Remembering the vets The Greenbelt Cultural Center salutes African-American veterans with a special "Profiles in Excellence" program devoted to the veterans. Mil...
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Cheap stuff: Food history, get out and skate, author appearanceDec 28, 2009 10:00 pm - $10 and under Get the Led out The Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir rocks out at Walter Payton's Roundhouse. 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Walter Payton's Roundhouse, 205...
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Best bets: Viennese NYE, Hard Rock Christmas, last NutcrackerDec 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Viennese NYE Conductor Kirk Muspratt and the New Philharmonic usher in the New Year with traditional American and Austrian waltzes, polkas and more music in the concert ...
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Cheap stuff: Holiday catch-all, storytelling, Teddy Bear ChristmasDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - $10 and under 'Winter Tales' Roscoe the Elf and a magical reindeer dance are part of the "Winter Tales" program, a culturally diverse presentation blending old and new f...
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Best bets: 'Star Wars' concert, Dog Whisperer, Disney animation artNov 30, 2009 10:00 pm - Symphonic 'Star Wars' Fans who love John Williams' film scores to George Lucas' six "Star Wars" films won't want to miss "Star Wars: In Concert." This multimedia spectac...
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Best bets: 'Jersey Boys' at ECC, Mandel at HemmensNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Elgin 'Boys' For the past two years, Michael Ingersoll has made special suburban concert appearances with and without his co-stars from the Chicago company of "Jersey Bo...
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2 chances to help vets, servicemen Saturday in PalatineNov 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Saturday, Nov. 7, offers two different opportunities to help military families and veterans. From noon to 6 p.m., the fifth annual Vet Fest fundraiser takes place at Duf...