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Information on Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa |
When a 250 million dollar resort, complete with 4 restaurants, 2 nightclubs, a pool, spa…and one of California's largest casino floors opens its doors, no ordinary party will do. For its grand opening blitz, Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa near Palm Springs, California, rolled out the red carpet for 2 nights of star-studded events highlighted by performances from Jay Leno, Carlos Santana and Destiny's Child! Michelle Alegria mingled with the celebs on the red carpet and caught up with the successful Chicago duo behind the Morongo's glamorous dining and nightlife scene.
For more information:
Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa
49500 Seminole Drive
Cabazon, CA 92239
(800) 252-4499
www.morongocasinoresort.com
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Information on Ricardo Chavira |
Janet caught up with Ricardo Chavira, Carlos Solis from "Desperate Housewives"! You can catch "Desperate Housewives" every Sunday at 8:00 PM on ABC 7!
For more information:
http://abc.go.com
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Information on The Reliquary of the Holy Cross |
The Reliquary of the Holy Cross, which is claimed to be a piece of the True Cross, is located at the Fra Angelico Art Foundation. Janet visited this foundation which promotes spiritual art in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
For more information:
The Reliquary of the Holy Cross
Contact: LaVerne Edbrooke
30 East Avenue
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-9695
www.angelicart.com
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Information on L8 & LeLan |
Lou Canellis checked out two new hot spots, L8 & LeLan! The team behind nightclubs Sound-Bar and Y have teamed up with Phil Stefani's Signature Restaurants to open L8! Here you'll find gourmet pizzas prepared in one of the two centerpiece wood-burning ovens, mid-priced wood-roasted entrees, small plates and pasta dishes! L8 has a similar room-bumping sound system to its siblings, so still expect a high-energy dining experience! And, for a casual fine-dining experience, check out LeLan, a French-Vietnamese restaurant from powerhouse chefs Roland Liccioni (Les Nomades) and Arun Sampanthavivat (Arun's). The menu combines the delicate, rich flavors of France with the spicy balance of flavors from Vietnam, with modern spins on classic dishes! Look for glazed rib eye, smoked squab, crispy-skinned duck and roast bass with lemongrass.
For more information:
L8
222 West Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-0616
www.l8chicago.com
LeLan
749 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 280-9100
www.lelanrestaurant.com
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Information on Chicago Curling Club |
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Doug Banks learned how to curl! Curling has been around a long time-since16th century Scotland-and now it's a winter Olympic medal sport! It's a difficult game to master, not unlike golf, and many curlers are golfers when the ice melts. Curling takes place in a temperature controlled ice arena with two, four person teams competing on a 138-foot long by 8-foot wide ice surface. The teams take turns propelling 42-pound granite stones (also called "rocks") on the ice surface to a bulls-eye target over 100 feet away. While many factors enter into a successful "throw," strategy and technique usually prevail over strength and athletic skill. It takes less than an hour to learn how to curl, two hours to play a game, and a lifetime to fully enjoy all the nuances!
For more information:
Chicago Curling Club
555 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-9877
www.curlingchicago.org
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Information on "Mamma Mia!" |
"MAMMA MIA!", Broadway's smash-hit musical, is back by popular demand at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts! This story about a daughter, a mother and three possible dads, will take you on a trip down the isle you'll never forget! Featuring ABBA's best-known songs, this funny, poignant tale of family and friendship is running through December 26th.
For more information:
"Mamma Mia!" @
Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre
24 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 902-1400
www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Information on "A Christmas Carol" |
Celebrate the yuletide season with Charles Dicken's classic tale, "A Christmas Carol", now at the Goodman Theatre! Since its debut in 1978, millions of Chicagoans-adults and children alike-have been thrilled by this timeless holiday tradition of Scrooge and his voyage into Christmas past, present, and future!
For more information:
"A Christmas Carol"@
Goodman Theatre
170 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 443-3811
www.goodman-theatre.org
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Information on "Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light" |
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Museum of Science and Industry with "Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light"! This time-honored celebration showcases winter holiday customs from around the globe, more than fifty picture-perfect holiday trees and spectacular live performances!
For more information:
"Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light" @
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 684-1414
www.msichicago.org
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