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Fresh, from scratch food is the focus at Harvest Room in Munster

May 23, 2019 at 8:22 a.m.

Some people may dismiss farm-to-table as a trend but Carri and Christ Sirigas have built their Harvest Room restaurants on that philosophy. Harvest Room opened in August in Centennial Village...

Valparaiso Theatrical Company takes on classic farce ‘Real Inspector Hound’

May 23, 2019 at 8:22 a.m.

When a show is billed as "very Monty Python meets Agatha Christie meets Carol Burnett" one might surmise that humor plays quite the part in the production. Valparaiso Theatrical Company...

South Holland Master Chorale, featuring Davidsmeier Quartet, closes season with ‘Music of Mendelssohn’

May 22, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

In closing its 21st season, South Holland Master Chorale also opens the door to spotlighting another group. "Music of Mendelssohn" on April 28 at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Lansing...

Group focuses on Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, for Portage show

May 23, 2019 at 8:22 a.m.

Reading a New York Times best seller about Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon led three solo performers to create what would become their signature program. Inspired by Sheila...

Moraine Valley Community College presents timeless ‘Little Women’

May 22, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

Moraine Valley Community College commemorates the 150th anniversary of the publication of the second volume of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" with a stage adaptation of the novel. Academic Theater...

Beverly Theatre Guild collaborates with 115 Bourbon Street for ‘Footloose’

May 22, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

The Beverly Theatre Guild may bill itself as "Chicago's longest running community theater" but the group still tries new things. Along with 3KG Events, the Beverly Theatre Guild presents "Footloose...

Chicago Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Robert Chen to perform violin at all-Mozart program in Palos Heights

May 22, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra looks to explore classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's range with its latest concert. Conducted by music director Stilian Kirov, "From Wit to Wonder: A Mozart Celebration" on...

Tradycja Polish Fusion Cuisine provides something different in Orland Park

May 22, 2019 at 12:14 a.m.

Modern twists on classic dishes are the main focus at Tradycja Polish Fusion Cuisine in Orland Park. "We do fusion just because in Poland a lot of restaurants have something...

Slapstick, surprises in Limestone Stage’s ‘I Hate Shakespeare!’ in Lockport

May 22, 2019 at 12:12 a.m.

People working both onstage and behind the scenes for Limestone Stage's spring show have been encouraged to try to preserve the element of surprise. There are "things I don't want...

‘High School Musical’ in Orland Park offers fun for the whole family

May 22, 2019 at 12:12 a.m.

One of the venues where Orland Park Theatre Troupe has staged productions for years offers the perfect backdrop for the group's spring show. Disney's "High School Musical" runs April 26-28...

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