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'Wife' extends
Barbara Robertson, star of Keith Huff's one-woman play "The Detective's Wife," remains on the case at Writers' Theatre, which has announced a second extension of the world premiere. The play centers on mystery lover Alice, who un...
Updated: Jul 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM
June 30 through July 4, Recreation Park, on Miner Street, three blocks east of Arlington Heights Road. Hours: 5-11 p.m. Thursday; 5 p.m.-midnight Friday; noon-midnight Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
5-11 p.m. Festi...
Updated: Jun 28, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Headin' down the river
In a first-person monologue, storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis portrays 1800s steamboat captain Henry Detweiller in the “Steamboatin' Down the Mississippi With Mark Twain” historical program. Ellis combines true riverboat sto...
Updated: Jun 13, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Fox River pride
Dragon boat races, sand sculptures and dexterous dogs doing tricks are just some of the attractions in the Pride of the Fox RiverFest this weekend in and near Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., in downtown St. Charles. Free admiss...
Updated: Jun 12, 2011 at 09:23 AM
Big-time blues
Blues greats honor two major anniversaries at the 28th Annual Chicago Blues Fest this weekend. The 100th birthday of Robert Johnson (dubbed “King of the Delta Blues Singers”) is celebrated, while the 40th anniversary of Alligator...
Updated: Jun 11, 2011 at 10:54 AM
The Judds: The Last Encore, Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park: 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, in the Pavilion. $75. Lawn seats $32. Park opens at 5 p.m. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Flippomusic Quartet, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. No...
Updated: Jun 10, 2011 at 01:01 AM
One of the best parts about summertime is being able to spend the beautiful nights outside. Lawn seats at an outdoor concert are a perfect way to relax and enjoy the night with family or friends.
Bloomingdale’s annual summer concert series launches ...
Updated: Jun 11, 2011 at 10:41 AM
The violin isn’t pretty, but its scratched frame has been well-loved by the girl who cradles it now, and those who played it before her. Her mother calls it her daughter’s “soul mate.”
The instrument doesn’t belong to Nidalis Burgos. It is on loan f...
Published: Jun 06, 2011 at 07:00 AM
What other board meeting opens with obligatory cake and ice cream before one report is read or one motion approved?
What other board meets only once a year, and then lets its committees take care of important matters?
What other board has presidents...
Updated: May 31, 2011 at 05:55 AM
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Summer’s just about here, and that means that deep-fried turkey legs, cold brews and awesome lakefront entertainment aren’t far behind.
Here’s a preview of this season’s biggest upcoming city...
Updated: May 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM