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Village Player's Theatre presents the Off-Broadway sensation
Bat Boy: The Musical
May 29 – June 28, 2009
"A wild ride of irony, humor, spoofs, and bites, all set to tunes, with imaginative choreography....you'll love it." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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"Fifth of July" by Lanford Wilson
Oak Park Festival Theatre
In 1978 Fifth of July was nominated for the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for best new play and the
Tony Award for Best Play.
"Come and enjoy an evening under the stars and note how
normal your family might seem, after the event staged for your entertainment shows you what wild is."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc
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Dinosaurs Alive! Comes to Brookfield Zoo
Exhibit Features 18 Life-Size, Animatronic Prehistoric
Creatures, Including the World’s Largest Animatronic Dinosaur April 4 and continuing through October 2009
"A fun event the kids will love, big, big, dinosaurs
that could eat your car..."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Chiesa Nuova hosts an 800th anniversary celebration –
with music “A Celebration of Hope and Peace” at
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27 at Lund Auditorium in the Performing Arts Center, Dominican University, 7900 Division St., River Forest, IL
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Michael Buckley Defends Miley Cyrus from Foxx
"One of our favorite reviewers...with enough
spunk for a small village."
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Village Player's Black Box Theater Presents
Jesus Hopped the A-Train
a drama by Stephen Adly Guirgis
June 11 - June 21, 2009
"A great drama filled with tough talk, plenty of
thought provoking dialogue, and enchanting
true grit. Get a ticket and have a treat."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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THE MAGIC FLUTE
by WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
"Top notch performances year after year, the Florentine
is a treat for all lovers of Opera and theater. The drive
from Chicago is well worth the effort year after year,"
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
During Challenging Economic Times Nicor Employees
Gear Up to Give Back to Local Communities During 13th Annual Volunteer Day In honor of Volunteer Day Nicor donates $10,000 in capital grants to two local charities
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Arms and the Man, by George Bernard Shaw presented Wednesdays through Sundays
March 7th through March 29th
at the Historic Pleasant Home.
"Highly recommended show by the Oak Park
Festival Theatre..." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Irish Stew, Simmering with Story,Songs,
Music and Poetry of the Old Village Pub
"Highly recommended, knowingt some of the
Great Talent presented..."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Village Player's Black Box Production
"How I Learned To Drive" by Paula Vogel
Pulitzer Prize winning play
"Highly recommended play...." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Eye of the Storm set to open in Oak Park
The Story of Bayard Rustin, mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be brought to life at Open Door Theater
and will run from February 21 until March 15th with performances at 8pm on Fridays/Saturdays and 2pm
on Sundays.
"Incredible drama seeking justice for all and set to some fine tunes with wonderful talent." Suburban Journals
of Chicago Inc.
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Village Players Performing Arts Center presents
Amadeus Oak Park, Il-'Season of Music' is the
classic play Amadeus, running Feb 14 – March 15
"Wonderful production with Great Acting" Suburban Journals
of Chicago Inc.
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African-American Theater on Chicago's Southside
could be an item for this Year's Black History Month
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Chef Clinton “Cooks Up” Creole Favorites Just in
Time for Mardi Gras
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The Hilarious New Broadway Whodunit
CURTAINS
Previews March 19 and opens March 26
Oakbrook Terrace, IL – CURTAINS, the hilarious new musical whodunit that was a “must-see” hit of the
2007-2008 Broadway season, CURTAINS is the winner
of nine Drama Desk Awards and eight 2007 Tony Award nominations
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Theatre at the Center presents
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN
Kevin Burke will star in special performances
Wednesday, April 1 through Sunday, April 5
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The City of Elgin is proud to present A Taste of Italy –
An OPERA GALA CONCERT, Production of ELGIN OPERA. January 31, at 8:oo pm.
"A Grand Evening all around...review being written.."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Steppenwolf’s Critically-Acclaimed
"The Seafarer"Announces Two-Week Extension
New Block of Tickets Goes On-Sale Friday, January 2
Oak Park's own John Mahoney stars........
" A treat for lovers of fine acting and drama with laughs
and angst."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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MARCHING INTO SPRING
Sustainability Takes Center Stage At The Midwest Gardening Symposium; Callipygian Players Close
Chamber Concert Series
Usher in spring at The Morton Arboretum.
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Robert Swan presents
Bellissima Opera's La Traviata
Saturday July 26, 8pm ET
New Buffalo, MI
Tickets: $20, $10 seniors & students
" A beautiful production loaded with talent in all areas.
Christine Steyer is stellar in every role we have seen her in,
and Franco Martorana is a gift to lovers of tenors."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Tosca
Love and betrayal in Puccini’s classic opera
"Maestro Kirk Muspratt Has another Grand Hit with
this production featuring grand sets, costumes, and
top singers...well worth seeing."
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents
the Midwest premiere of The Melville Boys
by Norm Foster
"Highly recommended, get your tickets soon. It closes
in a couple of days...July 27th.
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Sharks Join Stingrays in Summerlong Exhibit at the Brookfield Zoo
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Underwater Video of Stingrays at Brookfield
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DON'T TRASH THAT ASH
Furniture from Lost Trees, a traveling furniture exhibition at The
Morton Arboretum August 22 – September 7.
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Oak Park Festival Theatre Presents
Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare
directed by Jack Hickey. In period costume.
Performances June 13 thru July 19
Previews Wednesday June 11 & Thurs. June 12
Thursdays thru Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 7pm
Get your tickets and bring a friend, a sandwich,
something to drink, and you'll enjoy your tirp to Sicily.
"Highly Recommended" Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the Goodman until
August 3rd, 2008
"The production is peppered with enough spice of
innuendo to make bawdy delicious."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Opera at the Acorn, The Magic Flute, starring
Oak Park's Award Winning Soprano Christine Steyer as
Princess Pamina Saturday, June 28, 8pm ET Acorn Theater, Three Oaks, Michigan (Located only 90 minutes from the Chicago Loop)
"It was fantastic...." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Looptopia Was a Wild Time in Downtown Chicago
With Lots of Fun for Free
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Tribute to the late Luciano Pavarotti
May 3, 2008 was a hit.
" A Beautiful show filled with Talent, Humor, and Great Performances."
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Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest
Choral Concert at First United Church, 848 Lake Street -----Reviewed
Bactrian Camel Born at Brookfield Zoo
Bars: The Girl on the Piano… featuring Lisa Zane
is over at Village Players Theatre, but you can still
get her CD...
"A wonderful, unique, talented performance, beautiful
art and song" SJC
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The EVOLVING PLANET at Chicago's
Field Museum, a great view into our past.
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the Whole Family. "Highly Recommended"
Suburban Journals of Chicago
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Grant Park Music Festival Website
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Morton Arboretum Opens the MAZE and
the Landscape Theatre
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Blue Man Group Keeps Getting Better and
Now Soon to Open in Toronto.
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The Amelia Piano Trio at Ravinia's Rising Stars
Concert Series...."A world class treat..." Suburban
Journals of Chicago
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A History of Maywood, by Douglas Deuchler
"Another Success for our Local Historian, and gifted
writer." Suburban Journals of Chicagooo
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Yellowstone in the Winter, snow sledding, nature, wildlife,
and all in the caldera of a volcano..not bad for a grand adventure. Visit West Yellowstone and see it all. Fly to Bozeman, Montana and take a bus ride, come by car all the way, or rent one to get here.
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Here at Some Great Gifts
WALT DISNEY WORLD IN ORLANDO
AWAITS YOUR VISIT
SeaWorld in Orlando is Fun for
Everyone....World Class Shows.
PRITZKER Pavilion of Millennium Park .
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Even Belugas Like Good Jazz
Last Year's Review......
SHEDD AQUARIUM CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF
JAZZIN' WITH SEA STARS, SHARKS AND
SMOOTH SOUNDS
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The New Ape house at Lincoln Park Zoo Opens.
Brookfield
Zoo’s Regenstein Wolf Woods is now
Open and Ready for All to
Come and See.
a Show at OPRFHS Worthy of Broadway.
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