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'Rock of Ages' revels in its '80s excess
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 11/10/11
"Rock of Ages" is the ultimate guilty pleasure -- a thin plot peppered with hits from the '80s and costumes inspired the rock gods and goddesses of music's decadent decade. FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 11/10/11
13 dead-on, frightfully fun ideas for Halloween weekend
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 10/26/11
The weekend before Halloween offers plenty of last-minute opportunities for eerie encounters and checking out your favorite haunts. FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 10/26/11
Hepburn's life story makes for poignant 'Tea'
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 09/22/11
Playing a world-famous actress -- especially one as demanding and distinctive as the great Katharine Hepburn -- is a daunting task indeed. In First Folio Theatre's staging of the one-woman show "Tea at Five," Melissa Carlson... FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 09/22/11
Marriott goes 'Blonde' for 2012 season
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 09/09/11
Marriott Theatre's 2012 season will mix crowd-pleasing favorites with a quirky new musical about, of all things, an aspiring comic book artist. FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 09/09/11
Marriott Theatre's 2012 season will mix crowd-pleasing favorites with a quirky new musical about, of all things, an aspiring comic book artist. FULL STORY
Name that Brit!
Lisa Friedman Miner - 07/08/11
For the past decade, the Harry Potter films have provided steady employment for a who's who of British actors and actresses. Think you remember them all? Try our quiz. FULL STORY
Lisa Friedman Miner - 07/08/11
Shelby Campbell's creativity goes beyond bar fare
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 06/22/11
The walls of Shelby Campbell's Almost Famous bar and restaurant chronicle the namesake's rather colorful life. Never mind that Shelby is a figment of the owners' imaginations. FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 06/22/11
Night life events: Rat Pack meets Drifters
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 06/16/11
Timmy's has a great Long Grove location and enough ice cream flavors to please any kid. Now, it has something extra for mom and dad. The sandwich and ice cream shop has added wine and beer to the menu. Enjoy a glass with a burger or hot dog on... FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 06/16/11
Timmy's has a great Long Grove location and enough ice cream flavors to please any kid. Now, it has something extra for mom and dad. The sandwich and ice cream shop has added wine and beer to the menu. Enjoy a glass with a burger or hot dog on... FULL STORY
Night life events: Laugh it up in Rosemont
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 06/08/11
Catch some laughs Saturday when The Second City comes to the Montrose Room in Rosemont. You can expect sketches, songs, improv and some serious fun in this once-a-month appearance at the club. FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 06/08/11
Catch some laughs Saturday when The Second City comes to the Montrose Room in Rosemont. You can expect sketches, songs, improv and some serious fun in this once-a-month appearance at the club. FULL STORY
Night life: Sky Vi anniversary
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 06/01/11
Celebrate Sky's one-year anniversary Friday with a new sushi menu and a new name: Sky Vi. Attending the party are Christopher Knight and wife Adrianne Curry. FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 06/01/11
Celebrate Sky's one-year anniversary Friday with a new sushi menu and a new name: Sky Vi. Attending the party are Christopher Knight and wife Adrianne Curry. FULL STORY
Vernon Hills Zanies closing
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 05/28/11
Audience members attending Zanies special $1 show Saturday night in Vernon Hills got something beyond a bargain: a farewell performance. FULL STORY
By Lisa Friedman Miner - 05/28/11
Audience members attending Zanies special $1 show Saturday night in Vernon Hills got something beyond a bargain: a farewell performance. FULL STORY
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