Lisa Miner
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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...
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10 things to do before the end of 2010Nov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - Time is running out not just on your 2010 calendar, but also on the opportunity to experience some extraordinary events. So here are 10 things for you to do before 2010...
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'She Loves Me' a subtle, old-fashioned treasureOct 01, 2010 11:00 pm - At a time when so many musicals are marketed as big-budget spectacles, "She Loves Me" remains a subtle, old-fashioned treasure. With music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheld...
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Constantine Maroulis ready to rock into ChicagoSep 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Constantine Maroulis was just a kid during the 1980s, the era in which "Rock of Ages" is gloriously set. But the former "American Idol" finalist turned Broadway star is ...