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DR. ATOMIC review
Absolutely Chicago Segway
Tours
"A grand combination of good old
fun mixed with the feel
of space aged travel, a beautiful city, and charming tour guides."
"Highly recommended.." Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
Closed Shows
A Catered Affair
at Porchlight
music and lyrics by John Bucchino
book by Harvey Fierstein
directed by Nick Bowling
music direction by Doug Peck
starring Rebecca Finnegan &
Craig Spidle
February 18 through April 1
★★★★
"Reminiscent of a visceral O'Neill
drama highlighted with song and dance, mixed with pathos and a smattering of the Honeymooners.
Highly Recommended by the Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc
FELA
March 28 to April 8, 2012
★★★★
" A flamboyant, vulgar, vibrant, loud, biographical drama of a bold man with too much promiscuity and too big a dream.
Tremendous performance"
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Bring It On..
the musical Now Showing at the Cadillac
Palace Theatre
March 6th - 25th
★★★★
"The tale is filled with deceit, betrayal, lust, humor, acrobatics, and great staging. We highly recommend this show. Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc
Lyric Opera premiere/new production of
SHOW BOAT
by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II
Twelve performances Feb. 12-Mar. 17, 2012
Only 1 show left !!!!!!!!!!!
★★★★
"You won't be gambling on this beautiful show, standing ovations, dancing and songs to match a tale of tarnished love.
Highly Recommended production ."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc.
Riverdance
at the Oriental theater
March 13-18th
★★★★
"Breathtaking
performance with a wide range of dance styles. The Irish dancers will
have you buying new shoes and having a shot Whiskey before it's over.
Highest Recommendation for dancing thrills ."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc.
Now Showing at the Cadillac
Palace Theatre
SOUTH PACIFIC
at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
February 14-26, 2012
★★★★
"Rodgers
& Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC has always been a musical favorite
and this touring production is on mark at every bend. The entire cast
was phenomenal in voice, music, and dance. Recommended by the Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
The 2012 IKC Dog Show will be held
February 24, 25 and 26 8:00am - 4:00pm at
McCormick Place-Lakeside
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago, IL
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia
Romeo and Juliet
Dates: Saturday, January 28-Sunday, January 29, 2012
Times: Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm
Price: $87-$30
★★★★
" A charming new adaptation to the
Prokofiev score. Beautiful costumes, sets, and theatrics.
Choreography and dancing on the highest level. Highly
recommended."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled
to announce that COME FLY AWAY is coming to the Bank of America Theatre
(18 W. Monroe St., Chicago) for a limited two-week engagement Jan.
10-22, 2012
★★★★
" Classic Sinatra Songs mixed with Incredible kinetic art--dancing to the Max... Twyla Tharp's choreography is breathtaking and
she has the people to make it work. Highly recommeded."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc.

IN THE HEIGHTS is at the Chicago’s
Oriental Theatre from Jan. 10 – 15, 2012.
★★★★
" A Hip Hop rapping musical drama with Heart and Soul from the
New York City mixed Latino barrio of Washington Heights."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc.
Goodman Theatre’s
"A Christmas Carol"
November 18 – December 31
Larry Yando Returns as Scrooge with
13 new cast members.
"A Pleasure to see each year."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc.
The Addams Family
at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Illinois
December 27, 2011 - January 01, 2012
★★★★
"A fun show loaded with ghostly macabre characters
wrapped in love and mayhem, and some twisted tunes."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Whales: Giants of the Deep
Field Museum, Chicago
May 20, 2011 through January 16, 2012
★★★★
"A
facinating view into the largest animals on earth. A grand adventure in
evolution with the power of life and beauty."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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Art Institute of Chicago presents
Avant-Garde Art in Everyday Life Features Artists and Designers
Heartfield, Klutsis, Lissitzky, Sutnar, Teige, and Zwart Bringing "Art
into Life"
Exhibition on View June
11-October 9, 2011
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It's
Holiday Time in the City, from the Kristkindl Market, and Macy's
Windows, to the Museum of Science and Industry's Christmas Tree Exhibit.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Comes To Chicago Through 1/1
★★★★
"It's a Gay time on Stage with Nancy Boys and Acrobatics, and then
there's some great humor, irony, and tons of talent. Republicans
Love it."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
A
Klingon Christmas Carol,
will return to the Greenhouse
Theater Center on November 25 and run
through December 31, 2011.
★★★★
"A
phenomenal achievement of insanity and art. A wonderful parody of
Dicken's in a warriors world, featuring tremendous writing, direction,
acting, and humor mixed with nice fight choreography. Highly
Recommended."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
RED
★★★★
by John Logan
at the Goodman Theatre
"..grand dynamic
performance of live theater."
Highly
recommended
Suburban Journals
of Chicago Inc.
RED has been
extended until October 30th
Lookingglass
Theatre Company
presents
The
Great Fire,
a Lookingglass Original written and directed by Ensemble Member.
September
21 – November 20, 2011
★★★★
"Creative writing, a
dramatic
tale, superb acting, grand sets, and this fabulous production is
destined
for awards and great ticket sales." Highly recommended.
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Holland
Taylor in
Ann
A One Woman Show about Gov. Ann Richards of Texas. Written
and performed by Holland Taylor
at the Bank of America Theatre
★★★★
"A Wild Ride with a
Spirited Gal, gotta love her. Funny and Moral, well written and
performed with total charm and talent. Broadway has a treat headed its
way.
The Best One Person Show in a Decade."
Highly recommended.
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Theatre : Auditorium Theatre of
Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois
November 22, 2011 -
November 27, 2011
★★★★
"A
marvelous production with homeruns on all attempts. Tevye, played by
John Preece is the living catalyst of change, and the heart of good
souls, with some humor and great dancing along the way. Highly
Recommended."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
BLACK
ENSEMBLE THEATER
CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF THE
BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER CULTURAL
CENTER WITH “THE JACKIE
WILSON STORY”
Cultural Center Opens Friday,
November 18
Discover
how The Field Museum is leading the way in conservation when you
explore Abbott Hall of Conservation Restoring Earth.
SPENCER
FINCH'S SOLAR-POWERED LUNAR ILLUMINATES THE ART INSTITUTE
Site-Specific Installation
on View through April 8, 2012, on Bluhm Family Terrace
THE JOFFREY BALLET’S ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF
ROBERT JOFFREY’S THE NUTCRACKER
AMERICA’S #1 NUTCRACKER
At the Auditorium Theatre,
December 9 – 27, 2011
★★★★
"A
fabulous show, fantastic dancing, beautiful sets, wonderful music,
tremendous sets, breathtaking performances.
Highly Recommended"
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Memphis the Musical
playing at the
Cadillac Palace Theatre for 2 Weeks, November 22-December 4th.
★★★★
"A
fabulous musical with singing and dancing at their best. A love
story and drama showing the birth of Rock and Roll. Highly
Recommended."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc.
Now Showing at the CadillacPalace Theatre
MARY POPPINS
Oct. 15, 2011
through November 6, 2011
★★★★
"Almost too much fun,
fantastic dancing, special effects, and
a family treat. A must see show". Highly recommended.
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Geek
Girl Burlesque presents
BOOBS OF KHAN: A STAR
TREK BURLESQUE
September 9 – October 28, 2011
★★★
"This might very well be Chicago's
answer to the Moulin Rouge and priced for our current economic
recession, only $20.00 a seat" .Suburban Journals
of Chicago Inc.
Wishful
Drinking
with Carrie Fisher
★★★
"She is
delightful, funny, open, honest, talented,
and a thrill on the
stage. We recommend this show."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
The BEATs at 16th Street Theatre
★★★★
"A brilliant job of
directing a talented ensemble of gifted performers. A blast from the
past, relevant today and alive for tomorrow, a must see show". Highly recommended.
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Victory Gardens opens its 2011-2012
season with
the Chicago Premiere of
"In the Next Room or the vibrator play"
by Sarah Ruhl
September
9-October 9, 2011
★★★★
"A wild drama, antiquated
medicine with Victorian intrigue, mixed with timeless passions."
Highly recommended.
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc.
Cirque Shanghai comes to
Chicago’s Navy Pier in a World Premiere Production Features
Jaw-Dropping Motorcycle on a Wire Aerial Act, Action Packed Sword
Fighting Feats and Thrilling New Twists on Family Favorites All Kids’
Tickets $15! The world
premiere production will run through September 5
★★★★
"A fantastic spell
binding adventure with death defying acts,
like four motorcycles speeding around a spherical cage in different
directions. Do not try this at home, but bring the family to Navy
Pier and see this. Perhaps the best buy for the money this
Summer. " "Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
"Peter Pan"★★★★
story from J.M. Barrie
"This
is a delightful adaptation with some great high tech innovations mixed
with some fun theatrics, a great show for the entire family."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
White
Noise, at the Royal
George
"There is humor, tons of irony, loads
of talent, and a big smack of
reality TV laced around an enjoyable show."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
Stage Kiss ★★★★
Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed
by Jessica Thebus
"...it's
a fun play with plenty of laughs, some damn fine acting, great sets,
high and low drama, and some I saw it coming moments too."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
Lookingglass Theatre Company, in
association with Abbie Phillips, presents the World Premiere of The
Last Act of Lilka Kadison
Lookingglass Theatre is the
recipient of the
2011 Regional
Theatre Tony Award®
★★★★
"A great production of a sad saga
with humor and tragedy
all held together with a stream of love, a river of life. "
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL RETURNS TO CHICAGO WITH A
NEW BIG TOP PRODUCTION!
★★★★
"Beaux et magnifiques art, a
wonderful
time filled with audio visual delights surrounding kinetic wonders and
comedy"
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Chinglish
at
the Goodman until July 24th, then it's on to Broadway.
★★★★
"A
charming, vulgar, and dramatic view into life with polar opposite
cultures and histories becoming more interwoven with time. A
wonderful
script and tremendous acting make this a four star hit anywhere."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
London’s Smash Hit Show "THE ALL NEW
ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO THE BLUES BROTHERS™” Comes to the Audtorium Theatre
of Roosevelt University July 6 - 24
★★★★
"A
marathon of magnificent performances from start to finish. If you need
a dose of energy this show will charge your batteries
and leave you wanting more."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
Beauty and the Beast on Tour is now in Chicago
June 29 - August 7, 2011
Ford
Center/Oriental Theatre
★★★★
"A grand fun show, perhaps a gateway to Opera, a Disney Opera. The
whole family will enjoy this talented work."
Suburban Journals
of Chicago Inc

The tour
of the smash hit Broadway
revival of WEST SIDE STORY is in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace
Theatre July 19 - August 14, 2011.
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★★★★
"A must see musical drama
and great
revival, highly recommended."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
The History of King Henry the
Fourth, adapted from William Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts I & II,
adaptation and directed by Stanton Davis. Outdoors in Austin
Gardens.
Performances June 9-July 9, 2011.
★★★★
"Flawless
and on the mark, all roles were performed with talent and dedication to
the craft."
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
Working at : Broadway
Playhouse, Chicago Illinois
February 15, 2011 - May 08, 2011
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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Cirque
Eloize's new production
" iD " is in Chicago
Director: Jeannot Painchaud
"A
phenomenal show, flagrantly funny, with talent to spare. C'est
magnifique". Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
Spring Awakening
is a vibrant exposé of a flock of adolescent hard rock singspiel
outcasts from the adult realm of reality, a transition into a Freudian
nightmare with some targeted humor here and there, with a chorus.
The play
is
well done and the sets and lighting are top notch and if you need a
jolt in the next few days come have a view. Closes mother's day,
May
8th.
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Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the
World Premiere of Ethan Frome, adapted from Edith Wharton’s novel and
directed by Laura Eason. The production runs February 23 – April 23,
2011
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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HAIR
Ford Center/Oriental Theatre. This American
Love-Rock musical won the TONY award in 2009 closes on - March 20, 2011
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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Faith Healer by Oak Park Festival Theater
directed by Belinda
Bremner March 10-April 16
"A tempest of talent, a must see
production, highly recommended.." Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
Provision Theater Company's SHADOWLANDS
"Recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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"The
Merchant of Venice" at the Bank of American Theatre. Playing through
March 27th.
"Beautifully performed and
recommended."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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John Doe, the Musical
"Highly recommended and a great job by all the creative people on the
team." Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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Triple-Tony-Award winning God of Carnage,
directed by Rick Snyder, now
runs through April 17
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
LE RÊVE at the Wynn in Las Vegas
Discover an extraordinary world
where
dreams swim in the
air and dance on water…
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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7th Annual Disability Pride Parade
PRIDE REVOLUTION
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Transformers 3 Arrives in the Midwest and
Brings Violence to the City of Chicago
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When in Vegas, Check this Out: Vinnie
Favorito Could Not Tell His Jokes at the Vatican.
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“Inside/Out” Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
"It was
a fun idea, brought to life by some incredible dancers and
choreographers, showcased in a treasure of the world."
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CLIMATE
CHANGE
June 25
– November 28, 2010
at the Field Museum
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Jethro
Tull at Ravinia on Father's Day
with
special guest Procol Harum
"A great
evening with some tremendous music from many a person's youth, and
great weather too"
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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Forest Park Hosted Their First Cruise Night
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Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo Opens it's New Great Bear
Wilderness
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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Amber
Wagner to sing Richard Wagner in European debut!!
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"Billy
Elliot" at the Oriental Theater in Chicago
"The show is highly recommended on all
levels of fun and drama, truly spectacular."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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Steel Roots by Steve Tobin Comes to Town at
the Morton Arboretum
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Physics, Fun, and Weather at the New Permanent Exhibit at the Museum of
Science & Industry
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Riccardo Muti
Addresses the Press and Guests On His
Becoming
the Music Director of the World Renown
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
“The CSO belongs to the World” Riccardo Muti
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REFLECTIONS FROM THE HEART
a new cd by Laurie McEathron
Marchese.
Her sultry demure is blended
with innocence and charm.
"Highly recommended.."
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES
APPOINTMENT OF
NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
David Thurm of the New York Times Joins
Museum
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Serenade a Mario Lanza songbook
" A Great Album with a Grand Selection of Favorites from
a Treasured Talent, some for the first time released to the public"
Suburban
Journals of Chicago Inc
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FODfest (Friends of Daniel Pearl)
play in
honor of the late journalist and musican at
Village Players in Oak Park on
Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.
A
free Event
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Village Players Theater is proud to
announce two new Educational Opportunities housed under the Village
Players Training Center: Village Players Youth Training Center and
Village Players Professional Training Center.
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Museum of Science and Industry Celebrating
everything that makes you… YOU.
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Play Board Games at the Oak Park Public
Library
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Oak Park Public Library
and Community Partners
receive Big Read Grant from National Endowment
for the Arts Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park
to read and celebrate the Tales and Poems of
Edgar Allan Poe in October
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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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Dinosaur Digs That You
Can Afford for
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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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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