Category: Entertainment

New Cubs inspired musical “Miracle” rolls out weekly events and special offiers

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Cubs inspired musical “Miracle” rolls out weekly events and special offiers From participating in Chicago Cubs Trivia Night to scoring a Family Four Pack deal, sports and theatre fans of all ages can now enjoy unique weekly programming at this hit production. MIRACLE, the hit Chicago musical set against the backdrop of the Chicago…

Comedy, Entertainment, Features, News, Sports, Theater

Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend

June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is excited to announce the third year of Alternating Currents festival August 22-25, 2019, now expanded to four days. The festival kicks off with headliner Keller William’s Grateful Grass, with Max Weinberg’s Jukebox opening on Thursday, August 22 at the Adler…

Entertainment, Events, Features, Festival, News, Regional Midwest

Aurora hosts Blues Festival June 14 and 15

June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Aurora hosts Blues Festival June 14 and 15 TAJ MAHAL, ROBERT RANDOLPH HEADLINE 23rd BLUES ON THE FOX FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 14 & 15 AT AURORA’S RIVEREDGE PARK AURORA, IL, June 10, 2019 – Downtown Aurora’s 23rd Annual Blues on the Fox Festival boasts a killer line-up of longtime favorites and fresh new…

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Wolves lose 3rd game in Calder Cup Finals

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves lose 3rd game in Calder Cup Finals Despite leading Game 4 of the Calder Cup Championship Hockey Finals, the Wolves were pushed back by the Charlotte Checkers Thursday losing the game 5 to 3. The Wolves are behind now with one game to the Chckers 3 and need to take the remaining three games…

Chicago, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Paramount Theater to present “Killer Queen” tribute to Freddie Mercury April 3, 2020

June 6, 2019June 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Paramount Theater to present “Killer Queen” tribute to Freddie Mercury April 3, 2020 PARAMOUNT TO PRESENT KILLER QUEEN, THE PREMIER QUEEN TRIBUTE WITH PATRICK MYERS AS FREDDIE MERCURY, APRIL 3, 2020 Visit ParamountAurora.com/press-kits for photos of Killer Queen featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury. Aurora, Il., June 5, 2019 – If you want to go…

Entertainment, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Wolves take Game 5, one Game from winning Calder Cup Finals

May 26, 2019May 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves take Game 5, one Game from winning Calder Cup Finals Max Lagace scored the first goal by a goaltender in AHL postseason and Chicago Wolves history to help the Wolves to a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Gulls in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night at Pechanga Arena. Forwards…

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Carr gives Wolves double-overtime Play-off win

May 25, 2019May 25, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Carr gives Wolves double-overtime Play-off win American Hockey League MVP Daniel Carr scored 6:01 into double-overtime to lift the Wolves over the San Diego Gulls 2-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday night at Pechanga Arena. The Wolves pulled into a 2-2 tie in this best-of-seven series as defenseman Griffin Reinhart…

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San Diego Gulls beat Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of Finals

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

San Diego Gulls beat Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of Finals The Chicago Wolves pulled within one going in the final minutes of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, but fell to the San Diego Gulls 3-2 Wednesday night at Pechanga Arena. Forwards Tye McGinn and Curtis McKenzie scored for Chicago (8-6) while goaltender…

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Illionois State Fair lowers admission prices

May 22, 2019June 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illionois State Fair lowers admission prices Adult admission is now only $5 Sunday through Thursday Kevin Gordon, Manager of the Illinois State Fair (ISF) in Springfield is pleased to announce that Sunday through Thursday daily admission prices have been lowered to $5 for adults during the 2019 State Fair—senior prices will remain at $3 and…

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Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park

May 20, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park’s Texas de Brazil knocks it out of the park Texas de Brazil opens a new restaurant in Orland Park and it sizzles with perfect meat selections. It’s one of the best restaurants to enjoy a great family meal with the family for lunch or dinner. And it has a phenomenal salad bar which…

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The Mother of TV Shows Game of Thrones comes to an end

May 19, 2019July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Mother of TV Shows Game of Thrones comes to an end A recap of Game of Thrones for the 290 million Americans who didn’t watch the eight season series on HBO, putting into modernday context so the rest of the world might understand what’s going on. A spoiler summary for those who haven’t watched…

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Wolves win first game in hockey’s Western Conference Finals

May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves win first game in hockey’s Western Conference Finals Rookie center Cody Glass scored his second overtime winner of the playoffs to lift the Chicago Wolves to a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Gulls in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday night at Allstate Arena. Glass’ winner came moments after he…

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IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets and Stay Sober National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24 Illinois Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) are reminding boat operators to always drive sober and to wear life jackets – life-saving reminders heading into the state’s busiest boating season. Illinois will join in the observance of National Safe Boating…

Entertainment, Environment, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Applauding Game of Thrones for an exciting run

May 15, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Applauding Game of Thrones for an exciting run Forget all of the whiners and complainers. HBO’s Game of Thrones series which is ending this week after nine years and eight seasons, has been fantastic and thrilling. There have been a few disappointments, like the rush to end the series in only six final episodes rather…

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Game of Thrones is a “thrilling disappointment”

May 9, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Game of Thrones is a “thrilling disappointment” The Final Season of Game of Thrones is thrilling because fans like myself have invested more than 8 years into the series. It is a fantastic series, one of the best. But the ending is proving to be a huge disappointment as if the Game of Thrones writers…

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“Hate Night” TV will re-elect Trump

May 9, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Hate Night” TV will re-elect Trump I am sick and tired of listening to late night “talk show hosts” crusading against President Trump with stupid and sick jokes. The partisanship is disgusting and the viciousness of the attacks are even worse. Trump isn’t the best President but today’s crop of late night talk show hosts…

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Wolves take hockey series lead in play-offs

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves take hockey series lead in play-offs The Chicago Wolves seized a 2-0 series lead in the Central Division Finals with a 4-3 Game 2 victory over the Iowa Wild on Thursday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards Brooks Macek, Matt Weis and Tobias Lindberg and rookie defenseman Zach Whitecloud scored for Chicago (5-2) while forward…

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Offshore, largest rooftop deck in country opens at Navy Pier

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Offshore, largest rooftop deck in country opens at Navy Pier Boasting over 36,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, this spectacular year-round rooftop destination will elevate the Chicago skyline to another level, offering locals a truly unique perspective of The Windy City and Lake Michigan Prepare for brand new views of Chicago’s magnificent…

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