Avoiding The 'Fork: Other Weekend Events

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Published July 15, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
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Sheffield Garden Walk ... Into horticulture? Or maybe just really well-kept yards? The Sheffield Garden Walk gives you a chance to get outside and tour 90 gardens along Sheffield Ave. as well loads more entertainment. And the musical entertainment is a step above the usual street fest cover band lineup: Ezra Furman & The Harpoons and soul/funk group Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears are on the bill as are a pair of solid New Orleans bands: Cowboy Mouth and Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk ... Webster

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Dex Romweber Duo @ Abbey Pub

Published July 9, 2010 at 4:48 p.m.
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Completely raucous, completely wonderful Dex Romweber makes a stop in Chicago on his nation-wide tour along with his sister, Sara Romweber, on drums at the Abbey Pub tonight. Part rockabilly god, part in-your-face guitar king, Dex will be sure to keep you dancin' at this live show. The evening's entertainment (which is numerous) starts with The Saps, Coltrane Motion, Black Diamond Heavies, and The Bama Lamas at 8pm. Tickets $10 adv/$12 door. The Abbey is located at 3420 W. Grace. 773-478-4408

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Bears Training Camp 2010; Tips and Hints (Part 1)

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Published July 5, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

More photos » ... Nam Y. Huh - AP ... This is a picture of the players as they realized I had arrived at practice last year ... Moments later Lovie waved and several players clapped ... Browse more photos » ...   ... I hope everyone enjoyed a great Independence Day and may your recovery from any festivities be at least 1/2 as enjoyable!  As training camp approaches I thought I’d give my own set of hints and tips for anyone interested in attending this year.  I’m not claiming to be an

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A Cubs History Lesson: Cubs vs. Reds Preview, Saturday 7/3, 12:05 CT

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Published July 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
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More photos » ... John Smierciak - AP ... This photo sums up the entire 2010 season. (The candy-cane cap just heightens the effect.) ... Browse more photos » ... Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana ... In recent days, other bad Cubs seasons before this one have come to mind; in discussions in the bleachers we noted that at least in seasons like 2006, for example, the team would at least score a few runs and lose 13-12. Yes, there was a game with

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Ted Lilly's Cheatin' Foot

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Published May 27, 2010 at 10:03 p.m.
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Watching some daytime MLB. Camera just zoomed in & didn't realize it caught a pitcher cheating. Don't ask me who/what. Tricks of the trade ... That was a tweet from @CJNitkowski at mid-afternoon Thursday, sent while the former Major Leaguer kicked back and watched sixth-inning action between the Dodgers and Cubs at Wrigley Field ... Bill Shaikin's story in the LA Times explains what caught the attention of Nitkowski and the Dodgers' Casey Blake, who had singled and was standing on first base

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Everybody Was In the French Resistance…Now! Takes The Fight To Schubas

Published May 11, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
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Having seen Art Brut in concert, we were aware of Argos’ tendency to veer off on self-aware tangents and work the crowd while his band noodles with their instruments; Everybody Was In The French Resistance…Now! barely attempted the conventional concert flow, seeming instead like a USO number with Valdès as the lovely-looking straightwoman to Argos’ joke-cracking wise guy. But along with the signature stage banter, Argos brought a hefty shot of Art Brut’s crashing, power-cord-laden style

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Paper Machete Honors Moms

Published May 7, 2010 at 11:20 a.m.
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Mother's Day is Sunday (have you ordered your flowers or Rahm Emanuel apron yet?). But there's plenty to do to honor your mother before taking her out on Sunday morning and waiting in long lines for mediocre brunch. For instance, you could take her to this weekend's Paper Machete, the "live magazine and parlor show" hosted by former Time Out Chicago theater editor Christopher Piatt. Having attended several [and full disclosure, reading at a recent edition], the weekly series continues to grow

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Things For Your Time

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Published May 7, 2010 at 8:37 a.m.
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I got an e-mail today from the people over at the River North Residents' Association (kudos for correct use of the apostrophe) with a list of upcoming events.  A couple caught my eye, and I thought I'd share them with you ... I encourage you to check out the first one.  I'd love to go myself, but I'm otherwise committed that day.  But events from Friends of the Parks never fail to inspire ... The second one should also be fun.  I've never been to the Taste of River North, but considering the

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INCREDIBLE EXECUTIVE-STYLED 4BR COLONIAL - Every Luxury - Incredible Price!

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Published May 6, 2010 at 5:38 p.m.
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• 2,873 sq. ft., 2.5 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Colonial" - MLS® $398,500 ... Addison Township, Bensenville  -  Incredible Executive-Styled 4 Bedroom Home Offers Every Conceivable Luxury!  Quiet Street, Large Lot, and Professionally Landscaped Grounds - Charming Waterfalls, Huge 28' x 20' Paver Patio, and Serene Koi Pond. Underground Sprinkling System! Hot Tub! ... Sun-Filled Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Entry Foyer - Vaulted Ceilings! Oak Stairs Leading to Second Floor Gallery. Gourmet

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Mommie Dearest Screening and Brunch @ Music Box Theatre

Published May 9, 2010 at 12:07 p.m.
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The Music Box Theatre, Camp Midnight, and Blue Bayou are teaming up for a Mother's Day celebration worthy of applause. The Music Box is screening the cult classic Mommie Dearest (1981) with a series of pre-show entertainment provided by Dick O'Day and the Hell in a Handbag players. There will be a mother/daughter matching outfit contest, a music video from the Joan Crawford-inspired band the Joans, and finally a interactive screening of Mommie Dearest that begs for audience participation.

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