McHenry County Lifestyle
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Fox Valley authors teaching kids to protect environment in new bookJan 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Without a single TV spot or a nationwide ad campaign, Linda Bartlett of Lake in the Hills and Wendy Marcec of Geneva have managed to come up with a fun way to learn abou...
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Best bets: Motorcycles, mixes and The MetJan 11, 2010 10:00 pm - Motorcycle mania Get revved up this weekend when the Bad Boys of Racing bring the Arenacross Championships to the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, ...
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David Allan Coe ready to rock Durty Nellie'sJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - David Allan Coe is one of the last remaining country rock rebels, still plying his trade almost every night, and the "outlaw" tag comes with a set of credentials and bag...
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Meet 'Man the Mighty,' local band soon heard on MTVJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Ever hear of Man the Mighty? The name may not ring a bell, but you'll soon be hearing their music on MTV. The band consists of four Dundee-Crown graduates who are workin...
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Lucky Monk takes its beer, burgers seriouslyJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - The breakdown used to be simple: Beer was the cheap stuff, while wine and cocktails were classier fare. But as microbreweries and craft beers have increased in prominenc...
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Local auditionsJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - • A "Singing with the Broadway Stars" virtual contest runs from Friday, Jan. 8, through Monday, Feb. 8. The contest is for people who want to win a chance to perform alo...
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Tajine Casablanca offers a welcome taste of the MediterraneanJan 04, 2010 10:00 pm - I'm willing to cut independent, ethnic restaurants a lot of slack, but Tajine Casablanca, a year-old Moroccan restaurant in Vernon Hills, initially tested my patience. E...
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Best bets: Lady Gaga, Bakugan tourney, 'Der Rosenkavalier'Jan 04, 2010 10:00 pm - Go, go, go, Gaga Followers of Lady Gaga know by now that The Monster Ball Tour has jumped from the Chicago Theatre to a rebooking at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River ...
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Mark your calendars: A month-by-month peek at the year aheadJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - The new year - a brand-new decade, in fact - kicks off today with parades, football games and much more. When it comes to entertainment, 2010 offers a number of high-pro...
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Sundance Channel focuses on ... Sundance Film FestDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Sundance on itself The Sundance Channel is devoting the entire month of January to, of course, the Sundance Film Festival. Each day at 7 p.m., it will feature a m...