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A new restaurant on Chicago's South Side educates tomorrow's
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Information on C.O. Bigelow |
It began as an old-fashioned apothecary back in 1838 mixing up everything
from medications to bath products for the likes of Thomas Edison and
Mark Twain but today, the original C.O. Bigelow shop in New York City's
Greenwich Village is the hippest spot to buy any beauty product! It's
a favorite shopping stop of Susan Sarandon, Liv Tyler and Sarah Jessica
Parker. Now, shoppers in Chicago can see what all the fuss is about
with the arrival of three C.O. Bigelow outposts here! Janet Davies
checked out this beauty haven with a little old-fashioned flair at
Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall.
For more information:
C.O. Bigelow
5 Woodfield Shopping Center
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 517-7167
www.bigelowchemists.com
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Information on Variety Comics |
Think about a few of the best-known literary characters-Oliver Twist,
Robinson Crusoe, Tom Sawyer-all more than a hundred years old! You
could argue that the most famous book characters of the past fifty
years aren't from novels…they're from comics! After all, everyone
knows Superman, Batman and Spiderman! Lou Canellis found Chicago's
oldest hero hangout!
For more information:
Variety Comics
4602 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 334-2550 |
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Information on Double Stitch |
The word 'crochet' usually doesn't fall into the same category as
edgy and stylish-but now, that's all changed! Say goodbye to those
trite shawls, afghans and bedspreads of yesteryear and say hello to
Double Stitch! Double Stitch is the brainchild of twin sister designers
Erika and Monika Simmons. Their bright, funky pieces are turning heads
all over town! They personally make hats, scarves, shawls, jackets,
dresses and more! The hand made pieces are available as custom orders
or at boutiques like Mira Couture in the Gold Coast and prices range
from $200-$400. Michelle Alegria caught up with these talented twins!
For more information:
Double Stitch
(773) 324-0900
www.double-stitch.com
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Information on "after the quake" |
Catch "after the quake" at the Steppenwolf Theatre! In 1995, Haruki
Murakami, Japan's most highly regarded novelist, returned to his hometown
after nearly being destroyed by an earthquake. "after the quake",
the collection of short stories inspired by this event, measures the
devastations of a people after the disaster.
For more information:
"after the quake" @
The Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 335-1650
www.steppenwolf.org
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Information on "Roasting Chestnuts: A Christmas (Carol) Gina" |
For some holiday fun, head to the Pheasant Run Resort for "Roasting
Chestnuts: A Christmas (Carol) Gina"! In this hilarious production,
Patricia Musker reprises her role as comic diva Gina Oswald, who,
after getting fed up with tinsel and carols, decides to open her own
Las Vegas showcase! "Roasting Chestnuts" is running through New Years
Eve.
For more information:
"Roasting Chestnuts: A Christmas (Carol) Gina" @
Noble Fool Theatricals @ The Pheasant Run Resort & Spa
4051 East Main Street
Chicago, IL 60174
(630) 443-0438
www.noblefool.org
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Information on "Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith" |
"Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith" is at The Chicago Temple
through December 30th! In this Muslim-American family drama, an Egyptian
family struggles to find their place within American society, while
navigating inter-generational conflict, their Islamic faith, culture,
belonging and desire.
For more information:
"Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith" @
The Chicago Temple Building
77 West Washington Street
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 236-6881
www.srtp.org
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