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Coffee from an elephant's gut fills a $50 cup

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Thailand (AP) — In the lush hills of northern Thailand, a herd of 20 elephants is excreting some of the world's most expensive coffee.

December 07, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Fairy Tale Reflection: Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' comes to the Marriott Theatre

Matt Raftery, originally from Park Forest, Ill., and now one of Chicago theater's young and promising directors and choreographers, is his own Chicago's South Side "Cinderella" story.

November 01, 2012 12:00 am

OFFBEAT: Chicago Shakespeare's 'Sunday in the Park with George' a pleasant smile

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

October 05, 2012 12:00 am

OFFBEAT: Marriott Theatre world premiere of 'For the Boys' classic

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

August 29, 2011 12:00 am

Ryan Nelson and Aaron Thielen of Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre

Musical director Ryan Nelson and artistic director Aaron Thielen (seated) teamed together for the stage adaptation of the 1991 film "For the Boys," which runs through Oct. 16 at Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre.

August 21, 2011 12:00 am