Laura Milbrath Stewart
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Check out the contenders for family-friendly funSep 30, 2011 6:00 am - Ah ... the days of autumn have arrived with slate-gray skies, crisp apples, scarecrows twisting in the wind and glass pumpkins sprouting from a pumpkin patch. Glass? Ye...
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Book notes: Stan Mikita signs books in Downers GroveSep 29, 2011 11:00 pm - Ÿ Award-winning Irish playwright and novelist Sebastian Barry reads from and signs copies of his new work of literary fiction, “On Canaan's Side,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, S...
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Weekend picks: Enrique Iglesias' Euphoria Tour stops at AllstateSep 28, 2011 4:00 pm - Latin heartthrob Latin singer Enrique Iglesias headlines the Euphoria Tour, which also features Pitbull and Prince Royce this Saturday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. M...
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Sunday picks: It's time to dance with Yo Gabba Gabba!Sep 25, 2011 5:45 am - Go, go ‘Gabba!' Cool kids and their hipster parents won't want to miss the latest live touring version of the popular Nick Jr. show “Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! It's Time...
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Weekend picks: 'Queen of Soul' joins skaters at Sears CentreSep 24, 2011 5:45 am - Soul and ice America's legendary “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin performs classic material and songs from her new album, “A Woman Falling Out of Love,” alongside fa...
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Weekend picks: The Tossers take on Durty Nellie'sSep 23, 2011 5:45 am - Celtic punks The Tossers emerged roughly 15 years ago from Irish neighborhoods on the South Side, and they've built a loyal following with their mix of traditional Celt...
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Book notes: Molly Shannon debuts kids' book in NapervilleSep 22, 2011 6:00 am - Ÿ “The Underdogs” author Mike Lupica reads from and signs copies of his new novel for middle readers at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson...
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Weekend picks: Get out and wag that tailSep 18, 2011 6:00 am - Park and bark Canine agility activities, sheep herding demonstrations and even a fashion show are all part of the CSBarks Dog Festival this Sunday at Armstrong Park...
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Weekend picks: Blues, barbecue and the BlackhawksSep 17, 2011 6:00 am - Fans on ice Chicago Blackhawks fans won't want to miss the 2011 Blackhawks Training Camp Festival featuring appearances by players in practice, a public street hock...
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Weekend picks: Tonight's all about the tunesSep 16, 2011 6:00 am - Oysters, anyone? Dig in to some fresh oysters and Guinness brew while listening to live music — including Super Happy Fun Club and Alien Ant Farm — at the Guinness ...