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Information on Hegeler Carus Mansion |
Janet takes a two-hour drive to LaSalle, IL to visit the Hegeler Carus
Mansion! Designed in 1874, this 16,000 square-foot mansion is like
a huge time capsule! Original furniture and accessories abound in
this home that's open for tours Wednesdays through Sundays. While
much of the exterior restoration is complete, the interior remains
in a largely undisturbed, albeit somewhat dilapidated, state. Although
one of the original family members-who is now over 100 years old-still
lives in a portion of the house, the non-profit Hegeler Carus Foundation
has taken up the monumental task of restoring the mansion to its original
grandeur!
For more information:
Hegeler Carus Mansion
1307 Seventh Street
LaSalle, IL 61301
(815) 224-6543
www.hegelercarus.org
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Information on "The Devil in the White City" |
Erik Larson, author of Isaac's Storm, has come back with a killer!
The Devil in the White City, Eric's latest novel, depicts the unlikely
triumph of a cunning killer during the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago.
In this remarkable thriller, the World's Fair Hotel becomes the unsuspecting
concentration camp for countless young women. Janet got all the dirt
on Eric's book during his visit to our 190 North studios!
For more information:
www.randomhouse.com
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Information on Talent Treasures |
Michelle visited the Andrew Hollingsworth Gallery in Old Town! Featuring
a fusion of modern and classic design, Michelle took a trip to this
unique gallery to learn how she can combine her new furniture with
her old antiques. The crew also caught up with antiques expert Leslie
Hindman to help them discover some antique treasures of their own!
For more information:
Andrew Hollingsworth Gallery
1708 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 440-9554
www.andrewhollingsworth.com
Leslie Hindman
Hindman & Hindman LLC
122 North Aberdeen
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 280-1212
www.lesliehindman.com
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Information on Chicago Estate Sales |
Lou Canellis takes a blast to the past with Chicago Estate Sales!
This Illinois-based service company specializes in the liquidation
of personal assets. They work with estate heirs, attorneys, realtors
and homeowners who are downsizing, moving to a retirement home, nursing
home or out of state. Currently they're selling the estate for a very
famous Vaudeville stage manager that dates from the early 1920's through
the 1940's. Many items will be sold on ebay under "Chicagoestatesale"
and hundreds of items can also be found in the Jackson Square Mall
in LaGrange.
For more information:
Chicago Estate Sales
Jackson Square Mall
112 East Burlington
LaGrange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4120
www.jacksonsquaremall.com
www.chicagoestatesales.com
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Information on "Bleacher Bums" |
It's the hottest ticket outside of Wrigley Field! "Bleacher Bums,"
the award winning comedy by Cubs fans about Cubs fans, is running
at the Royal George Theatre through August 27th! This nine-inning,
baseball-themed comedy is set in Wrigley Field as die-hard Cubs fans
root against the St. Louis Cardinals!
For more information:
Bleacher Bums @
Royal George Theatre
1641 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 988-9000
www.bleacherbums.com
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Information on "Peter Pan" |
Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater has been transformed into
Neverland! Join Peter Pan as he flies into a magical world where mermaids
swim, the Lost Boys roam, and the evil Captain Hook plots his revenge!
The musical adaptation of this classic fairy tale is running through
August 15th.
For more information:
"Peter Pan" @
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600
www.chicagoshakes.com
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Information on "Short Shakespeare!: A Midsummer Night's Dream" |
At the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, be sure to catch "Short Shakespeare!:
A Midsummer Night's Dream." A rapping hip-hop fairy narrates this
family friendly-production in the Courtyard Theater! Experience all
the romance and excitement of a full-length production in this 75-minute
abridgement through August 14th!
For more information:
"Short Shakespeare!: A Midsummer Night's Dream" @
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600
www.chicagoshakes.com
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