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Going back in time with Cirque du Soleil in Chicago

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By Damien Jaques - Thursday

Cirque du Soleil drifts slightly from its traditional form with "Banana Shpeel," which blends the trademark acrobatics with a touch of vaudeville comedy and dancing.
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"Banana Shpeel" opened last week at the Chicago Theatre in the Windy City.

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Latino Arts hosts Cuban greats

By Maureen Post - Dec. 04, 2009
Opening tonight and running through February 2010, "Cuban Artists' Books and Prints: 1985- 2008" combines dozens of ...
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Ann Landers, Plaid Dinner Jackets fill major stages

By Damien Jaques - Dec. 03, 2009
Theater companies have learned to avoid scheduling shows of great heft this time of year. Death, politics and cussing ...
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Art vs. Craft 2009 is here What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.

What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.

By Julie Lawrence - Nov. 25, 2009
This Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. But if you're not into all that hoopla, there's a way to get great ...
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Sister wants to see you in the theater this month

By Damien Jaques - Nov. 25, 2009
Diana Carl Alioto has a habit. When she puts it on -- for her role as Sister in "Late Nite Catechism" -- she transforms ...
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"New Moon" musings What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.

By Molly Snyder Edler - Nov. 22, 2009
Last night, along with my 16-year-old niece, I saw "New Moon," the latest film in Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series ...
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Folk Fair performers educate, entertain, bond

By Andrew Wagner - Nov. 19, 2009
Dancers have been a part of Folk Fair since the event started more than 60 years ago. For some, it's a hobby. For others, ...
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Next Act Theatre finds absurdity on the 7th floor

By Damien Jaques - Nov. 19, 2009
Characters like the Octomom, Balloon Boy -- and his father -- and Joe the Plumber, spreading his opinions on the Middle ...
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OnMedia: There's a bit less "reality" around town

By Tim Cuprisin - Nov. 18, 2009
Molly Malaney has left her job at Kohl's, packed her bags and headed to Seattle to try life with "The Bachelor."
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"Pairings" shows Haggerty in a whole new light

By Bobby Tanzilo - Nov. 17, 2009
As the Haggerty turns 25 -- it opened in an eye-catching building on the Marquette campus in 1984 -- the museum launches ...
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"Survivor: Samoa" -- An insider's look at Episode 9 What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.

By Erinn Lobdell - Nov. 13, 2009
Things are really starting to heat up in Samoa. Every time you think that Foa Foa's goose has been cooked, the team ...
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Too Far For Too Little

By ItsMrLucky - Wednesday

Wednesday December 16th, 2009 – Gaylord, MI It is flat out major league COLD up here. Some of the locals were telling me that this ...

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