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Depth of thought fuels Wheaton musicianJan 17, 2011 10:00 pm - Jay Mathes thinks a lot. His thoughts end up scrawled in a notebook or on scrap paper and, eventually, in his songs. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarist from Wh...
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Suburban hotel packages take the chill out of winterJan 16, 2011 10:00 pm - Looking for a break from the winter blues? With tourism down for the season, many local hotels offer great deals on packages to lure in locals. Whether you want a romant...
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Buddy Foundation turns Sweet SixteenJan 15, 2011 10:00 pm - Celebrate The Buddy Foundation's sweet sixteen birthday from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at Moretti's, 1799 S. Busse Road in Mt. Prospect. Your donation of $30 (or $35...
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Concerts: B.B. King comes to ParamountJan 14, 2011 12:00 am - Pianist Ethan Bortnick, Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville: Ten-year-old pianist presents “Ethan Bortnick ...
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Best bets: Bad Boys Arena Cross at Sears CentreJan 14, 2011 12:00 am - Mud will fly Thousands of yards of dirt are to be carted into the Sears Centre Arena for the Bad Boys Arena Cross plus Mud Bog Championships. See motorcyclists and more ...
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Dann in reel life: 'The Illusionist' is animated poetryJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - Reel Life review: ‘The Illusionist' During the French animated “The Illusionist,” an aging magician enters a movie theater showing a wonderful inside joke. On the s...
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Arts agendaJan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - • Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy (formerly Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy) seeks young actors between the ages of 6 and 19 to audition for its wi...
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Book notes: Jan. 14-20Jan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - • Meet author Sharon Fifferas she discusses her latest mystery, “Backstage Stuff,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnet...
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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...