Lisa Miner
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Lush music, tender acting make for emotional 'Awakening'May 04, 2011 11:00 pm - At one point in the touring production of “Spring Awakening,” I couldn't help but think that this is one show that will never make the rounds of high school musical stag...
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Night life events: Hulk watch in Oak BrookMay 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Hulking good time You'll want to get to Sky faster than a speeding bullet Friday, May 6, for the Oak Brook nightclub's superhero party featuring none other than an ...
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Night life events: Flatlander's hosts Mid Life CrisisApr 25, 2011 11:00 pm - Beer and a band You gotta love band names, and Mid Life Crisis is a pretty funny one. Hear their upbeat rock from the 1970s, '80s and '90s Saturday at Flatlander's ...
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Libertyville's Viva le Vine a cozy spot for wine loversApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Tiny just begins to describe the wine bar in the back of Libertyville's Viva le Vine wine shop. But what the warm, inviting spot lacks in space it more than makes up for...
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Night life events: Martinis for a causeApr 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Martinis on a mission One doesn't normally think cocktails and carbon-neutral in the same thought stream, but today's Earth Day does get you thinking. Today and any...
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Test your local Oscar triviaFeb 23, 2011 12:00 am - Come Sunday, stars and filmmakers from across the globe will emotionally claim their Oscars. Over the years, Academy Award nominations and wins have gone to a number of ...
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Mount Prospect's Bar Louie boasts eclectic menuFeb 20, 2011 10:00 pm - There's something about the Bar Louie name that always made me think of New Orleans. So I was surprised to find out that the bar/restaurant chain started in Chicago. The...
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Unflinching 'Frozen' confronts dark questionsJan 26, 2011 10:00 pm - Bryony Lavery's “Frozen” isn't for those who like their theater light. The drama delves into dark and disturbing waters. It poses provocative, not-easily-answered questi...
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10 last-minute ways to send off 2010Dec 28, 2010 10:00 pm - New Year's Eve celebrants generally fall into two camps: Those who plan way, way ahead. And those who don't. If you're in the latter group but still want to enjoy the ni...
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Sprawling story weighs down 'Civil War Christmas'Nov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The setting of “A Civil War Christmas” Washington, D.C., on Christmas Eve 1864 offers a rich opportunity for great storytelling. It will be, of course, President Linco...