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Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook

Posted on August 9, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook

Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…

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Native Americans deserve better

Posted on August 4, 2017February 21, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Native Americans deserve better
Native Americans deserve better

Native Americans deserve better Native Americans have been vilified, cheated, brutalized and ignored by mainstream American society. During a road trip through the Southwest, it seemed as if their situation has worsened in this country. The lies and propaganda against Native Americans by the news media and entertainment industry is disappointing. The way America abuses…

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Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza

Posted on July 21, 2017August 16, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza
Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza

Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza The re-staging of the 1967 ceremony will take place on Tuesday, August 8, at noon, on Daley Plaza Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Picasso at Everyone’s Picasso –…

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Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him?

Posted on July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him?
Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him?

Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him? The Goodman Theater is putting out a call for all aspiring “Tiny Tims” for a 40th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol. Auditions will be held Saturday August 12. The production will feature acclaimed Chicago actor Larry Yando who stars, in his 10th year,…

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Weather gives Chicago suburbs light show

Posted on July 11, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Weather gives Chicago suburbs light show
Weather gives Chicago suburbs light show

Weather gives Chicago suburbs light show Lightning lights up the skies over the Chicagoland South and Southwest suburbs Monday night in a rapid succession, and some thought might be a scene out of the SciFi movie “War of the Worlds.” By Ray Hanania The skies above gave the South and Southwest Chicagoland suburbs a real…

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Celebrity homes for Martin, Kennedy, Lear for sale

Posted on July 5, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Celebrity homes for Martin, Kennedy, Lear for sale

Celebrity homes for Martin, Kennedy, Lear for sale Dino Martin’s L.A. kPad Cooler Than Ever; Jackie Kennedy’s childhood home & the Norman Lear estate, up for sale, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals   Dino’s LA Pad Cooler Than Ever! All dressed up and ready to welcome a new Rat Pack, crooner Dean Martin’s…

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World Music Festival celebrates cultural diversity Sept 8 – 24

Posted on June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on World Music Festival celebrates cultural diversity Sept 8 – 24
World Music Festival celebrates cultural diversity Sept 8 – 24

World Music Festival celebrates cultural diversity Sept 8 – 24 19th ANNUAL WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL CHICAGO ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHT PERFORMANCES OF DIVERSE INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS CELEBRATING THE RICH CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 8–24 Headliners and highlights include Salif Keita, an all-night Ragamala featuring Anindo Chatterjee, Satish Vyas, Alam Khan and a special debut of the Bharath Symphony…

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Bridgeview Food Pantry helps many

Posted on June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Bridgeview Food Pantry helps many
Bridgeview Food Pantry helps many

Bridgeview Food Pantry  helps many Staffed by volunteers, held in community center By Steve Metsch For members of the Oak Lawn Community Church and other volunteers, Wednesday is always a special day. That’s the day they spend hours making sure there’s plenty of food available for their clients, some making a monthly visit, some making…

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