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Best bets: Harlem Globetrotters amuse, amaze at Allstate

By Scott C. Morgan
Dec 23, 2013 5:45 AM - The Harlem Globetrotters, the world-famous comedy and exhibition basketball team, makes a return to the Chicago area for two games at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Time is running out to catch the final few performances this year of the Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker." Comedian, ventriloquist and Hinsdale native Taylor Mason returns with his puppet entourage for a run of performances this weekend at Zanies in Rosemont.
Best bets: Donny & Marie share Christmas cheer at Allstate

By Scott C. Morgan
Dec 17, 2013 5:30 AM - Need a holiday pick-me-up? Then don't miss Donny and Marie Osmond's one-night-only return Friday in the Donny & Marie Christmas Tour at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Actress Karolyn Grimes, Zuzu in "It's a Wonderful Life," returns to sign autographs before special screenings of the classic 1940s Frank Capra holiday film in Woodridge and Naperville this weekend. Plus, the Ruth Page Civic Ballet performs "The Nutcracker" this weekend at CLC in Grayslake.
Best bets: Pop goes the Jingle Bash at Allstate

By Scott C. Morgan
Dec 10, 2013 5:45 AM - The Jonas Brothers, Jason Derulo, Armin Van Buuren, Pitbull, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Avicii and Emblem3 are just some of the bands on the bill for the 2013 Jingle Bash Saturday at Rosemont's Allstate Arena. The X-Treme Fighting Organization (XFO) 49 Mixed Martial Arts brings a series of fighting bouts to the Sears Centre. Or, for the kids, Yo Gabba Gabba! rings in the season with a very awesome show at Rosemont Theatre.
Best bets: Wynton Marsalis, jazz greats at NCC

By Scott C. Morgan
Dec 3, 2013 5:30 AM - Some of the world's best jazz musicians have been brought together for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, which performs with its founder, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville on Friday. Augment your holiday shopping with a new nightly Magical Light Show at Randhurst Village in Mt. Prospect. Plus, singer/songwriters Don McLean and Judy Collins team up again for a show Friday at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Best bets: Elton John lights up the piano at Allstate

By Scott C. Morgan
Nov 26, 2013 5:45 AM - See why composer/pop star Elton John has awards from Grammy, Oscar and Tony when he performs Saturday at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Plus, Taylor Williamson does standup at The Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg and singer/songwriter Michael Bolton croons at the Arcada in St. Charles on Sunday.
Best bets: Sweet treats and antiques aplenty

By Scott C. Morgan
Nov 12, 2013 10:11 PM - Celebrity chefs -- and their delicious creations -- will be featured stars at America's Baking and Sweets Show, in Schaumburg. Richard Lewis (and his famous paranoia) venture to Rosemont for a set of concerts Friday night. And St. Charles' Pheasant Run Resort plays host to the Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot-Machine and Jukebox show, bringing a plethora memorabilia for collectors to see.
Best bets: Ringling Bros. plans to 'Amaze!' at Allstate

By Scott Morgan
Oct 30, 2013 8:03 AM - The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns with its 143rd edition called "Built to Amaze!" first at Rosemont's Allstate Arena and then at Chicago's United Center. Emmy and Tony Award-winner John Lithgow shares some of his favorite stories in his one-man show, "Stories By Heart," first in Elgin and then in Skokie this weekend. Shemekia Copeland sings the blues Saturday at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.
Best bets: Beatles tribute 'Rain' comes to Rosemont

By Scott Morgan
Oct 22, 2013 6:25 AM - "Rain," a tribute to the Beatles library of music, returns to Rosemont after a stint on Broadway. Alpacas make an appearance at a show all their own at the Lake County Fairgrounds this weekend. And Chazz Palminteri brings his one-man "Bronx Tale" to St. Charles' Arcada Theatre Sunday.
Best bets: Feel free with Lynyrd Skynyrd at Festival Park

By Scott Morgan
Oct 9, 2013 8:04 AM - The current incarnation of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd headlines a rock concert that also features John Kay & Steppenwolf Sunday at Festival Park next to the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. Hear some of the best exponents of modern day swing when Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performs Saturday at the Raue Center in Crystal Lake. Plus, Tony Award winner Audra McDonald performs selections from her latest album, "Go Back Home," Saturday at Symphony Center in Chicago.
Best bets: Groove with Robin Thicke, Chaka Khan at V103 concert

By Scott Morgan
Oct 2, 2013 7:57 AM - R&B music stars Charlie Wilson, Chaka Khan, Robin Thicke and Bell Biv Devoe will be on hand for the V103 25th Anniversary celebration concert Saturday at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. More than 75 craft beers from more than 20 microbreweries can be sampled Friday at the 2nd Annual International Craft Beer Tasting at the Itasca Holiday Inn.

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