Laura Milbrath Stewart
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Getting to know the groundhogJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - • Groundhogs (Marmota monax) are also known as woodchucks or land-beavers. • Groundhogs are common in both the United States and Canada. In the United States, they are ...
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On the cheap: Free tango lessonsJan 24, 2011 10:00 pm - Free Time to tango! Sabrina and Ruben Veliz, Argentine husband-and-wife dancers, choreographers and tango stars, will host a free tango dance lesson for the pu...
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Headin' out: Kevin Nealon, 'Star Wars Days' and moreJan 21, 2011 10:00 pm - Freebie ‘Alice's' author The Bookstore in Glen Ellyn is hosting a celebration party for the paperback release of Glen Ellyn author Melanie Benjamin's historica...
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At the clubs: Mr. Blotto, Sixteen Candles and moreJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - • Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove: Mr. Blotto, 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 ($5). (630) 969-0600 or ballydoylepub.com. • Beans & Leaves Coffe...
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Book notes: Meet Robert Crais SaturdayJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - • Meet comedian/author Greg Schwem as he signs copies of his book “Text Me If You're Breathing: Observations, Frustrations and Life-Lessons From a Low Tech Dad” at 6:30 ...
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On the cheap: Go stargazing in Lake CountyJan 17, 2011 10:00 pm - Free Reach for the stars The Lake County Astronomical Society's January meeting, which is open to the public, will feature a swap meet of items relating to ast...
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Book notes: Jan. 14-20Jan 13, 2011 10:00 pm - • Meet author Sharon Fifferas she discusses her latest mystery, “Backstage Stuff,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnet...
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At the clubs: Jan. 14-20Jan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - • Beans & Leaves Coffee & Tea Cafe, 320 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove: Thomas Swenson (Americana), 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15; Jimmy Liggett (blues/folk), 3 to 5 p.m. ...
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On the cheap: Zoo offers free daysJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - Free Free zoo admission Brookfield Zoo invites patrons to visit the zoo for free on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in January and February. Guests ...
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Book notesJan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - Karen Abbott reads from and signs copies of her newest book, “American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at An...