Lisa Miner
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Paramount's 'Music Man' a true charmerJan 22, 2013 1:00 pm - For years, I've resisted the charms of "The Music Man." The story seemed simplistic, and I bristled at the notion of a twenty-something "spinster" librarian. Seeing the...
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Classic cocktails, casual setting set Annex apartNov 23, 2012 4:00 am - Barrington's Park Avenue Wine Bar was sleek, chic and, frankly, a little intimidating. And it wasn't just the poached octopus on the menu that made it seem that way. So ...
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'Potted Potter' - complete with Quidditch - sweeps into ChicagoNov 09, 2012 4:00 am - @X BTO Byline attribution italic:lminer@dailyherald.com It started as a middle-of-the-night acting gig. In 2005, a friend asked Daniel Clarkson to work up something to...
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A half-dozen above-par entertainment options for Ryder Cup weekAug 30, 2012 5:00 am - Man cannot live on golf alone — even in Medinah. So if you're planning to be in town for the Ryder Cup in late September, you're going to want to get out and see some si...
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Beer Market aims to please with hundreds of choicesJun 07, 2012 6:00 am - Imagine this, beer lovers: A bar that serves more than 500 different brews. No food, but you're welcome to bring your own — or order it from a handful of nearby places t...
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Suburban bars celebrating Craft Beer WeekMay 15, 2012 6:00 am - Though Chicago Craft Beer Week has been around for three years now, Bigby's Pour House in Addison is jumping into the celebration for the first time by hosting a suburba...
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Stellar 'Jersey Boys' makes a welcome returnApr 13, 2012 5:30 am - "We put Jersey on the map," brags Tommy DeVito, early on in "Jersey Boys." Hyperbole? Sure. But minutes into this 2006 Tony Award-winning musical, you're a believer. Be...
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Wauconda martini bar a cozy spot for light bites, sweet sippersApr 10, 2012 6:00 am - Think of Strawberry Moon as the anti-sports bar. The Wauconda martini bar serves no burgers, and sells craft beer by the bottle — nothing on tap. And if you want to watc...
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St. Charles tavern touts Steelers allegiance, hottest wings aroundFeb 17, 2012 5:00 am - A flag hanging next to the bar at St. Charles' White Stag Tavern proudly proclaims “You're in Steelers country.” You don't have to root for Pittsburgh, or even be in the...
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Steel Beam's 'Murderer' not for the squeamishJan 18, 2012 5:00 am - “Murderer” starts with a long first scene that manages to be both surreal and shocking at the very same time. An artist works at his easel while a woman flips through a ...