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Bailey on the Rocks
All right, so it’s as clichéd as fruitcake; still, It’s a Wonderful Life encapsulates the spirit of the holidays. That doesn’t mean you’re stuck with corny rehashings and cable reruns. This season, two theatres offer creative interpretations of the Frank Capra classic worth catching. American Theater Company (1909 W. Byron St.; 773-929-1031) spins the sentimental fable as a radio play, complete with commercial breaks, live sound effects, and a wholesome snack of milk and cookies after the show. Tickets are $40. Meanwhile, George Bailey sings his sorrows (and triumphs) in Porchlight Music Theatre’s production at Theatre Building Chicago (1225 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-327-5252), adapted from the musical by the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning Sheldon Harnick. Tickets are $35; $34 on Fridays. Both shows run through December 30th.

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Illumination Celebration

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November 16, 2007 – Guests gathered at the Hard Rock Hotel on Michigan Avenue in the old Carbide and Carbon building to witness the magical illumination of the towers top, which is now a permanent fixture in the evening skyline. Attendees enjoyed champagne tasting, food pairings from China Grill and music by New Millennium Orchestra.

Arhaus Grand Opening

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November 15, 2007 – Arhaus Furniture celebrated the grand opening of their newest retail location in Lincoln Park with the Gratitude Gala. The event took place at Arhaus, allowing guests a first look at the stunning store and a chance to grace its exquisite showroom while enjoying delectable hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

Livingston Kitchens

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November 8, 2007 – Livingston Kitchens celebrated their grand opening in Deer Park, IL. Guests enjoyed complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while experiencing Livingston Kitchen’s beautiful new showroom featuring Wood-Mode fine custom cabinetry in unique, individual room settings.

Cold Turkey

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Laugh It Off
We’re not saying there are proven weight-loss benefits to laughter, but who couldn’t use a good chuckle following the family-and-food marathon known as Thanksgiving? Comedienne Mary Lynn Rajskub, a.k.a. quirky Chloe from TV’s 24, brings her one-woman show Turns Out I’m Funny to Lakeshore Theater (3175 N. Broadway; 773-472-3492) Saturday the 24th at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $22.50. For those who just can’t picture hauling themselves off the couch post-turkey, catch the winner of the 2007 Andy Kaufman Award for…

Love and Warhol

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Straight from the Factory
Andy Warhol’s contribution to the art world is undisputed, but his films have always occupied a more dubious position in mainstream public opinion. Facets is here to convince you there’s more to those factory flicks than Edie Sedgwick’s pretty face. The cinémathèque’s Warhol and the Film Factory festival kicks off Friday the 16th with Night at the Factory, one of the city’s more imaginative fetes. The gala, which runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art Warehouse (1747 W. Hubbard St.; 773-281-9075), includes a DIY false-eyelash station and…

Eve Alfille 20th anniversary

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November 10, 2007- Hundreds of guests joined Eve Alfille at her Evanston gallery and studio to celebrate the gallery’s 20th anniversary and to check out Eve’s new “Umbel & Corymb” series. Guests enjoyed culinary treats from Donna Goodman and live guitar music performed by Carlo Basile.

The Hard Rock Life

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November 1, 2007- Chicago magazine, Dos Equis, and the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago hosted a “Hard Rock Life” reception for more than 100 guests at the Hard Rock Hotel. Partygoers enjoyed libations from Dos Equis and tasty cuisine courtesy of China Grill, while mixing and mingling on the outdoor terrace with a rockstar view of Michigan Avenue.