Laura Milbrath Stewart
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Weekend picks: Eat pork, hear Crow at RibfestJun 29, 2016 5:00 am - Rock and roast Feast on barbecue while catching top music acts like Sheryl Crow, 3 Doors Down, Lee Brice and more at the four-day Ribfest this weekend at Knoch Park, 724...
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Sunday picks: Mo'Nique plays Schaumburg's Improv stageJun 26, 2016 7:15 am - Oscar winner Mo'Nique has a wide acting range from comedies like "The Parkers" to her Academy Award-winning turn in "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire."...
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Weekend picks: Celebrate Swedish Days in GenevaJun 25, 2016 7:15 am - Midsommar mirth Geneva Swedish Days bills itself as the “Granddaddy” of Illinois festivals. It features a host of family-friendly activities with live music, a carnival,...
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Author appearances: Steven Raichlen signs 'Project Smoke'Jun 25, 2016 7:00 am - • Chicago cultural historian and author Tim Samuelson discusses his book, “But Wait, There's More! The Irresistible Appeal and Spiel of Ronco and Popeil,” and his collec...
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Weekend picks: Kool & the Gang brings the funk to RiverEdgeJun 24, 2016 5:15 am - Good times Expect to hear song hits like "Celebration," "Funky Stuff," "Ladies Night" and more when Kool & the Gang performs in concert with guest Thomas McClary, a foun...
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Weekend picks: Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples play RaviniaJun 22, 2016 5:15 am - Folk and gospel Tickets are scarce to see Bob Dylan and his band in his first Ravinia Festival performance since 1964. The singer-songwriter shares the bill with gospel ...
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Sunday picks: Ramsey Lewis delivers your jazz fixJun 19, 2016 7:05 am - Jazz special Ramsey Lewis, John Pizzarelli, Monty Alexander, Allan Harris and the Joey Alexander Trio are all on the bill for a Father's Day Jazz Special concert on ...
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Author appearances: Stacey Kade discusses new novel at Crystal Lake's B&NJun 18, 2016 7:19 am - • "The Nest" author Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney discusses her book at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com...
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Weekend picks: Award-winning pianist brings ragtime to BarringtonJun 18, 2016 7:05 am - Modern ragtime MacArthur Grant "Genius" Award-winning pianist and historian Reginald Robinson performs a special concert on Saturday at the Sanfilippo Estate, 789 Plumtr...
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Weekend picks: Don your tartan for Highland GamesJun 17, 2016 5:36 am - Celtic ceilidh See competitions for bagpipe bands, Celtic dancing, "Heavy Athletics" and more at the 30th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games this weekend at Hamil...