Cook County Lifestyle
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Reprieved 'Nunsense' hasn't lost its touchMay 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Beginning last fall with a smartly reimagined regional premiere of "The Producers," and continuing with a triumphant revival of "Les Miserables" earlier this year, big s...
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Why do we love gardening? Let's count the waysMay 23, 2008 11:00 pm - After more than three decades of garden writing and much longer as a gardener, I'm seeing a new phenomenon. Gardeners and would-be gardeners seem to be losing self-conf...
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Clubhouse opening arrivesMay 23, 2008 11:00 pm - A multitude of activities are planned for all ages at the grand opening celebration of the active-adult clubhouse at Regency at The Woods of South Barrington from 11 a.m...
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Kirk Homes offers buyers 'Get Movin' incentivesMay 23, 2008 11:00 pm - This weekend Kirk Homes offers it Get Movin' incentives at Kirk communities throughout the area. Buyers can take advantage of a buy-down mortgage program, with 3 percent...
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West Dundee steeped in historic charmMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - West Dundee, a charming community on the Fox River, is known for its quaint downtown and historic homes. With ongoing improvements in its downtown district, you'll see a...
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Author appearancesMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - • Meet author Bryan Davis as he signs copies of his books and discusses his new young adult book series, "Eternity's Edge: Echoes From the Edge," from 10 a.m. to noon Ma...
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'Musical' skewers theater's enduring showsMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - You don't have to be a theater cognoscenti to appreciate the jokes writers Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart liberally sprinkle throughout their oddly titled but affection...
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Elgin Symphony releases its first recordingMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Already the fastest-growing regional orchestra in the United States, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will make a quantum leap Tuesday with the release of its first commerci...
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Restaurant review: honey in Glen EllynMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Some people might consider honey to be "a chick restaurant," because of its bright, modern decor and menu of pretty and health-conscious foods. However, both male and fe...
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'Top Chef' enjoys Wheeling flavor in final challengeMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - When the "Top Chef" wannabes put their skills to the test in the final elimination challenge before the season finale, they did it in a Wheeling restaurant. Chef Rick Tr...