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In 'Imaginary Coordinates,' Spertus maps its independence

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A draw for playwrights

Joffrey Ballet pulls off 'Moderns' miracle

'Taste' treat at Shattered Globe

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Friday, May 16, 2008
Take Five, 3747 N. Southport; Kelly, part of the waitstaff at Take Five, shows off the $5 fish and chips.
(Tom Cruze/Sun-Times)
Good meals for $10 or less Pat Bruno: The cost of eating out keeps going up. Sure, you can hit one or two of the major chains and fill up for a bit less, but that's not going to do it in the long run (read: boring). So, you might ask, what are my options? Folks, take a fling at a neighborhood joint, where the food is more connected to fine than faux, the quality is high, and the prices are low.


Alas, poor Warrick
"The storm is passing over, hallelujah!" So sang a chorus of funeral graveside mourners during the opening scene of "CSI" Thursday night. The song was befitting the fate of the deceased whose portly body came crashing through the bottom of the casket -- unexpectedly accompanied by the corpse of a "John Doe."


Musicians come out of their rooms for library concert
Curiosity about what was going on "behind closed doors" was the inspiration for today's free "Hidden Talent" concert at the Harold Washington Library. Turns out, since it opened in 1991, the library has offered six practice rooms and a chamber room -- free of charge -- to musicians seeking to hone their skills.


On the street where they live
For almost 40 years, kids the world over have been spending sunny days chasing the clouds away on a street called Sesame. Eventually, those kids grew up and migrated to a decidedly less kid-friendly place called "Avenue Q," where puppets and humans alike face real-world issues like low-paying jobs, personal debt, sex and racism.


DeGeneres, de Rossi plan to marry Pooches on Oprah's mind Angel in 'Barbarella' dies Twain losing husband -- and producer Dennis Rodman charged with domestic violence Fantastic voyage The body politic, wounded in action New on video Playboy Spice adding gay-targeted movies One family's summer of reawakening Alas, poor Warrick No letting up for Walsh as 'Most Wanted' hits milestone Bold prediction: David will be our next 'Idol' CBS adds second night of sitcoms Naperville woman makes return to 'Family Feud' Twain losing husband -- and producer Musicians come out of their rooms for library concert Brighton, MA more than just a place Chicago Chorale caps season with peace vigil May a merry month for Sones de Mexico On the street where they live Joffrey Ballet pulls off 'Moderns' miracle A draw for playwrights 'April' shines under Circle's enchanted touch 'Taste' treat at Shattered Globe Author of baby care bible finds new drive Call Oprah: James Frey is back — with a novel Are Cubs fans like entrepreneurs? A bridge to Farley Author Q&A: Henry Winkler writes children’s books Good meals for $10 or less Dining easy to warm to at Fahrenheit Bruno's quick bites Gamezone Upcoming video game releases Winds of change carry area gamers to Michigan Casino news & notes Virtual L: 18th Street Pink Line stop The mix: Really cool things to do Ticketline Club hopping In 'Imaginary Coordinates,' Spertus maps its independence





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