Category: Entertainment

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza: An ‘Ultimutt’ Success The 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser was on September 25. Orland Township’s 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser, Pet-Palooza, attracted nearly 1,500 guests on September 25. With live entertainment, such as musician Erik Donner and professional reptile educators Crosstown Exotics, free food samples, the ever-so popular…

Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Celebrate OAKtober all month with events in the Forest Preserves of Cook County Events focus on educating the public and raising awareness about the importance of oak trees. Did you know an oak tree can grow as tall as 148 feet or more, and that they provide myriad ecological benefits for both humans and nature?…

Cook County, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs

September 18, 2021December 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

La Crepe Bistro offers genuine French cuisine in Southwest suburbs If you are looking for a great French restaurant and that authentic French experience, you don’t have to look further than La Crepe Bistro in Homer Glen. The menu is exquisite and the food is authentic. No one replicates the French cafe aura better than…

Cook County, Entertainment, Features, food, Photos, rayhanania, Restaurant Review, restaurants, Review, Suburban Chicagoland

Robert Falls to step down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Robert Falls to step down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022 ***IN 35 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP, THE TONY-AWARD WINNER HAS BROUGHT INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE TO THE GOODMAN WITH GROUND-BREAKING PRODUCTIONS; BUILT A STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATER AND EDUCATION COMPLEX; ESTABLISHED ACCLAIMED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS; AND TURNED CHICAGO’S LARGEST NOT-FOR-PROFIT THEATER INTO A VIBRANT CULTURAL HUB*** After more…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, Features, News, Theater

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month County Executive David Crowley Proclaims Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County September 15, marks the start of National Hispanic American Heritage Month and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaimed September 15 – October 15…

Chicago, Cook County, Entertainment, Festival, National, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township raises the ‘Woof’ at Pet-Palooza 2021!

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township raises the ‘Woof’ at Pet-Palooza 2021! The 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser, Pet-Palooza, is on September 25 on Orland Township. Will be held Saturday Sept. 25. Pets should;d be up-to-date on vaccinations, and on leashes Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza, scheduled for Saturday, September 25, is right around the corner. From noon to 3 p.m….

Entertainment, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Attorney Jeffery Leving to display at Printers Row Book Fair

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 News Editor 1 Comment

Attorney Jeffery Leving to display at Printers Row Book Fair The Fatherhood Educational Institute founded by Attorney Jeffery Leving, will have a tent/booth at the Printers Row Literary Fest this weekend Saturday September 11, 2021 and Sunday September 12, 2021 from 10:00am – 6:00pm on both days. The Tent Booth will be located on Polk…

Books & Films, Entertainment, Jeffery Leving, Law, NewsWire

Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case” Ray Hanania writes about the silver lining for seniors in the COVID-19 pandemic and wearing face masks, and the impact it has on being a baby boomer, wearing cargo pants, and avoiding embarrassing need to snub offensive people. By Ray Hanania While the country is polarized over the…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, coronavirus, Entertainment, Health, Humor, Opinion, Seniors, Veterans

Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Returning This Fall

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Orland Township’s Senior American Idol Returning This Fall Ticket sales begin August 30th. Thirteen talented seniors have been chosen to compete for the title of 2021 Orland Township Senior American Idol! Join Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees for an evening of dinner, dancing, and jaw-dropping performances this October. Designed to replicate the…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, Entertainment, Government, News, Orland Park, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Palos Preserves Named the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Palos Preserves Named the World’s Largest Urban Night Sky Place Forest Preserves of Cook County and Adler Planetarium earn the Urban Night Sky Place designation, awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association, for a 6,662-acre site in Southwest Cook County August 25, 2021—The Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Palos Preserves has been designated the largest Urban…

Cook County, Entertainment, Environment, Features, Government, News, Photos, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA Wisecrackin’ hosts in-person show with special guest Greg Proops. The Laugh Factory in Chicago to host award-winning comedy game show September 2 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Hot off winning the title of “Best Virtual Live Comedy Experience” from Chicago Magazine, the…

Chicago, Comedy, Entertainment, Features, Humor, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel

August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel This week’s Wisecrackin’ virtual game show will feature special guest Arab News Newspaper reporter and standup comedian Ray Hanania and comic cast members Jamie Black, Sam Howard, Elise Jordan, Laureen Siciliano. The show launched in May 2020 is hosted by Chicagoland comedian Angie…

Chicago, Comedy, Entertainment, Features, General Topics, Humor, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus

August 2, 2021August 3, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus Investing approximately $1.6 million in enhancements to a cluster of amenities on one square mile of southeast Cook County, the Forest Preserves of Cook County celebrated a new, integrated vision of a campus for visitors to hike, bike, camp, birdwatch, swim, fish, play, learn…

Cook County, Entertainment, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Motown comes to Orland Township

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Motown comes to Orland Township Sam Savage and Company helped seniors dance the night away to some Motown favorites. Some 362 seniors attended Orland Township’s Motown Dinner Dance on Thursday, July 29. The dance, held at Orland Chateau, is one of the many dinner dances for the Township that has seen a sudden increase in…

Baby Boomers, Entertainment, Features, Government, News, Orland Park, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Three Goodman plays in different ways in the week ahead

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Three Goodman plays in different ways in the week ahead Experience School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls play (starts Friday, at Goodman Theatre), Memories of Overdevelopment (online, on Saturday) Zulema (in Chicago Parks, starting Aug. 5) In an unprecedented opportunity, audiences can experience Goodman Theatre productions in three ways in just one week—one in-person,…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, Theater

Matt Fraser appearing live at the MotorCity Casino Sound Board Theater in Detroit

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Matt Fraser appearing live at the MotorCity Casino Sound Board Theater in Detroit America’s top psychic medium Matt Fraser, Star in the TV series on E! is now appearing LIVE at the MotorCity Casino Sound Board Theater in Detroit Michigan, on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 7:30 pm EST. He is the first show available to attend at the MotorCity Casino in 2021! The…

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Blake Alexander entertains at Orland Township summer luncheon event

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Blake Alexander entertains at Orland Township summer luncheon event Over 170 attendees gather at Orland Chateau for a musical performance during the year’s first Summer Senior Luncheon on July 15, 2021. Senior Luncheons, one of Orland Township’s most popular reoccurring events, are finally back in full swing! On Thursday, July 15th, 176 community members poured…

Entertainment, Features, Government, Orland Park, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Wolves elevate Mahoney, Sata to team Presidency

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Wolves elevate Mahoney, Sata to team Presidency Organization’s long-time leaders rewarded for their excellence The Chicago Wolves announced Thursday that senior vice presidents Courtney Mahoney and Jon Sata have been named President of Operations and President of Business Operations, respectively, for the four-time league-champion organization. Mahoney has been a leader in the Wolves front…

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