Cook County Lifestyle
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DeWyze exuding confidence heading into finals, friend saysMay 23, 2010 11:00 pm - A bodyguard and slew of protective "American Idol" producers weren't going to stop Vince Ferrara from embracing longtime friend Lee DeWyze after last Friday's massive ho...
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Palatine author explores the aftermath of brain surgeryMay 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Palatine resident Wendy Posey, whose husband, Eric lost his memory and then his life five years after brain surgery for a massive tumor, has written a book about the exp...
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Gardeners share their bounty with those in needMay 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Volunteers at Willow Creek Community Church's Care Center in Hoffman Estates, which houses its industrial-sized food pantry, have made a familiar observation: numbers of...
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'Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical' good for a few laughsMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - You would have been hard-pressed to find an audience member under 35 at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre opening of "Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical." Hard-pressed bu...
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Director jumped at chance to stage 'Drowsy Chaperone'May 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Director/choreographer Marc Robin knew the moment he first saw "The Drowsy Chaperone" on Broadway that he wanted to direct it. "Nowadays when I see something I haven't s...
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Local auditions & tryoutsMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - • The 38th Annual Custer's Last Stand is seeking arts and crafts exhibitors and vendors for its festival from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20, in downt...
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Garfunkel cancels show Morton Arboretum showMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - A vocal strain has forced Art Garfunkel to cancel his scheduled June 19 concert as part of the In Tune With Trees concert series at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. He wil...
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Get in the warm-weather mood with cool seasonal cocktailsMay 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Creamy cocktails and dark beers have gotten you through the cold months, but now that things are heating up, it's time for something a little more refreshing. Local bars...
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DeWyze, Bowersox left to duel on 'Idol' finaleMay 19, 2010 11:00 pm - It's the showdown many predicted. After 47 million votes, Casey James was sent back to Cool, Texas on Wednesday night, leaving Lee DeWyze to face off against Crystal Bow...
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HIP Tuesdays at Schaumburg's Alumni ClubMay 19, 2010 11:00 pm - It's hip to be at Alumni Club Schaumburg on Tuesdays. Drink specials include $1 domestic drafts, $1 house cocktails and $1.50 Bacardi and Svedka cocktails. Munch on half...