Pat Boone ready to celebrate early birthday with Drury Lane audiences

With a nearly 60-year career performing, entertainer Pat Boone said he's not sure how he managed to never be booked for a concert at any of the Drury Lane theaters in Chicagoland.

OFFBEAT: 'Fela!' return perfect for Black History Month

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OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Other Desert Cities' a compelling study of stardom secrecy

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St. Mary Medical Center sponsors fundraising luncheon Saturday in Hobart

HOBART | St. Mary Medical Center will sponsor its 13th annual A Touch of Elegance fundraising luncheon at noon Saturday at Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30.

OFFBEAT: Whiting Swim Class readers want name of Broadway's 'Fiddler' actor

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Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, June 21st

Live Bait Theatre hosts Actor, Writer, Director John Lisbon Wood's one-acts this weekend; Scott Covert opens in New York next month and new Stephen Hansen work in Douglas---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore magazine.

OFFBEAT: Gene & Georgetti celebrating 70 years as Chicago's first Italian Steakhouse

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OFFBEAT: 'Fela!' an important musical lesson about rights and fights of life

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Ron Todorowski in the national tour of Twyla Twarp's "Come Fly Away"

Talented Ron Todorowski, resident director for the new national tour of Twyla Tharp's "Come Fly Away" plays bartender Marty for this 80-minute tribute to Frank Sinatra playing Bank of America Theatre in Chicago through Jan. 22.

OFFBEAT: Tharp's new Sinatra stage salute 'Come Fly Away' short and sweet

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New musical flying high in Chicago this month

There's plenty of pressure that comes with producing a new stage musical dedicated to the songs of the late, great Frank Sinatra. But having Twyla Tharp as choreographer makes everything seem a little easier.

OFFBEAT: Plenty of excitement at Buca di Beppo from 'Kitchen Table' to Las Vegas

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Ron Todorowski in 'Come Fly Away'

Ron Todorowski, here in the role of 'Chanos,' also portrays the character 'Marty' in 'Come Fly Away,' Twyla Tharp's new song and dance stage musical saluting Frank Sinatra.

Flying high: New Sinatra-inspired musical by Indiana's Twyla Tharp in Chicago this month

There's plenty of pressure that comes with producing a new stage musical dedicated to the songs of the late, great Frank Sinatra.

Sept. 11 birthdays tough to celebrate in decade after attacks

When people ask Tom Dreesen when his birthday is, he usually just says it's sometime in September.

Pig Perfect

Tiny illuminated pewter "sleeping pig lamps" are the focal points of each of the tables in the dining room of Morton's The Steakhouse, a Chicago legendary dining experience.

Steak their claim: From sumptious entrees to delicious drinks and sides, Morton's a menu mainstay

Lisa Lewis, assistant general manager for Morton's The Steakhouse, is used to the guest questions about the tiny pig lamps that adorn each of the dining tables.