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Suite of Sweets for Sweethearts: Pomegranate (POM) Sherbet (Gluten Free, Dairy Free +)
This post is linked to Paleo Parents Valentine's Day Roundup, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Allergy-Free Wednesdays, and Wellness Weekends.
Today kicks off my annual Suite of Sweets for Sweethearts (SSS) event. I'm excited! This event is exactly as it sounds. It's all about sweet treats for your sweethearts. You supply the Sweethearts—your husband, wife, partner, son, daughter, friend … any and all of the folks you love so much—and I'll supply the Suite of Sweets for them. I'll share at least five sweets recipes this week … maybe more … all gluten free and some "more free" as I like to say. But I'll get to more on the SSS event in a minute, first I want to take care of some gfe housekeeping duties.
I had hoped to share some last minute Super Bowl ideas with you before the big event yesterday, but that obviously didn't happen. Blame it on another allergy/food issue. I'd been suffering from a pretty nasty headache for the better part of the last several days. While headaches are a rarity for me since going gluten free and usually incited by accidental "glutening," this one was not. I finally figured out yesterday morning that the coconut water I had hurriedly picked up at the store the other day—a different brand with different ingredients—contained sulfites. I've occasionally had problems with sulfites over the years and had managed to mostly stay clear of them until now. When my headache, which was somewhere in the middle between a "sinus headache" and a "migraine" and had eased overnight, quickly kicked into high gear after one glass of my morning smoothie, I finally connected the dots. So if you have issues with sulfites and preservatives like I do, remember to always check out the ingredients in coconut water unless it's a brand that you know is 100% coconut water. Lesson learned, but the hard way.
You might have being wondering what's going on with The GFE Gluten-Free Virtual Support Group. When I last mentioned it, I said I'd be "back in a day or two" to tell you about that. Well, sometimes when I say "in a day or two," in reality, it's similar to my husband saying "the other day." His "the other day" could have been weeks earlier. It's all relative. As that old saying goes, time flies. The GFE Gluten-Free Virtual Support Group is still coming. The first one will be held on Tuesday, February 28, a week after my actual February support group meeting is held here. I will share more details closer to the date, but for planning purposes the food theme will be Foods You Love (or Love Making for Others). More to come …
To properly launch my annual SSS event, I'm sharing my POM Sherbet recipe today. I first shared this recipe in a guest post last summer at Kelly's (The Spunky Coconut) while she was spending all her time with her newborn, Ginger. Well, Ginger just turned 6 months old! (There's that time flies thing again.) You can see some beautiful photos of Kelly and all her girls here.
While some folks think of ice cream and sherbet only during the summer months, we enjoy them year round. Simple sherbet has always been a light and refreshing party favorite for our family. Son even treasured it as a special indulgence with magical healing powers when he was feeling a bit puny. I make all my ice cream recipes dairy free these days, which I think makes for lighter, more enjoyable ice cream, but dairy-free sherbets are even lighter and more refreshing. Of all my sherbet recipes, this POM Sherbet—that I created a few years ago—is the easiest and quickest from start to finish because there's no peeling or cutting of fruit involved, just a combining of liquids and then churning in one's ice cream maker. (Note: You can even make ice cream and sherbet without an ice cream maker using these instructions from David Lebovitz. I tried his method recently and it requires some time, but it works very well.) The tart pomegranate flavor in this sherbet is wonderful and it's perfect to kick off my Suite of Sweets for Sweethearts event because of its gorgeous pink color. What a lovely and healthy way to indulge the sweet Valentines in your life! You do have more than one, right? I'm also submitting this recipe to the Paleo Parents' Valentine's Day Roundup. They shared Mexican Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Whoopie Pies to kick off their event … gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, but "scrumptioulicious"! Whoopie indeed!
Oh, one more thing before we get to the POM Sherbet recipe, here's a very special treat for you today and throughout the SSS event, in fact, through Valentine's Day … the wonderful folks at Caveman Cookies are offering gfe readers a 25% discount on their products! I've talked about how fabulous I think their products are several times before. They are gluten free (certified), dairy free, egg free, kosher (certified), paleo, and primal. Caveman Cookies are made of only real food ingredients. Ingredients like nuts, honey, and berries. There are no preservatives. (Read about all the ingredients, certifications, etc. on their FAQs page.) I love their cookies! Now there are four flavors to enjoy: Original, Alpine, Tropical, and Rainforest. That last one, Rainforest, is their new, more savory flavor.
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Last, here's your gfe recipe for refreshing, "pretty in pink" sherbet. I hope you'll be here every day this week for another Sweet for your Sweethearts!
- 2 cups of POM Wonderful pomegranate juice, chilled (or other 100% pure pomegranate juice)
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk, chilled
- ¼ cup honey (or agave nectar for vegan option)
- 7 drops liquid vanilla crème Stevia (optional, see notes)
- Mix all together well (using blender, or bowl and your mixer) and pour into frozen tub of ice cream maker. Churn about 25 minutes.
- When you remove the POM sherbet from the ice cream maker, it will still be somewhat soft. You can scoop it into a container and freeze for about a half hour to an hour longer to have a firmer sherbet. Or you can spoon some into a glass, stir well, and insert a straw for a slushie. You will love this recipe either way. The last time I made it, we drank small glassfuls in slushie form and then we enjoyed the firm sherbet later. It's a good compromise for those wanting just a little taste the moment they hear the ice cream maker stop!
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67 Responses to "Suite of Sweets for Sweethearts: Pomegranate (POM) Sherbet (Gluten Free, Dairy Free +)"
Ina Gawne on February 6th, 2012 11:18 am
Shirley – this recipe looks fabulous! Next weekend I will be making a Pomegranate Citrus glaze chicken when we have company. Your Sherbet recipe will be the perfect dessert! Can't wait…thanks for sharing!
Shirley on February 7th, 2012 11:32 pm
Hi Ina–Thank you, dear! I checked out your post on your test run on your chicken with Pomegranate Citrus glaze–WOW! I could imagine how fabulous that tasted from seeing your photos and reading how much you and your hubby loved it. A POM pairing sounds like a great idea to me.
My mouth is watering. I really like the taste of pomegranate but don't have it often. I need to correct that. I'd also like Ina's recipe for her chicken glaze
Shirley on February 7th, 2012 11:37 pm
Shannon–I tend to go through pomegranate phases. Throwing a few bottles of POM juice in my grocery cart usually gets me going for a while. Ina's recipe is up; follow her link to check it out!
Shannon Brown on February 8th, 2012 10:08 am
I followed the link and her chicken also looks wonderful. I'm going to have to pick up some POM juice and give these both a try. Thanks!
Shirley on February 9th, 2012 9:08 pm
Shannon–Glad you found Ina's recipe. I think many of us will be making that one! I don't buy POM all the time, but I get a lot of mileage out of it when I do.
Sulfites can be horrid. Or Nitrates for that matter.
The town we call home here in France installed a water purifier because of high concentration of Nitrates.
Shirley on February 7th, 2012 11:39 pm
The Celiac Husband–Hey there! Yes, both totally stink. Kudos to your town for taking that concern seriously and looking out for its citizens!
Can't wait to see the week unfold with your SSS treats, Shirley! I remember that sherbet from last summer…good reminder for me to make it.
Shirley on February 7th, 2012 11:43 pm
Hi Hallie–Thanks! I'm always excited to see how my events unfold, too. Right now, I'm trying to find one of the misplaced recipes. LOL So glad this sherbet appeals to you. I love it!
An ice cream maker is definitely on my list of things to get. This looks sooo good and will definitely satisfy my "ice cream" fix. Thx for sharing Shirley!!!
Shirley on February 7th, 2012 11:46 pm
Hi Megan–It's a very worthy purchase for sure! This sherbet is such a lovely light treat. I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try.
This looks amazing!!! I absolutely LOVE coconut milk based ice creams! They are the best. This one looks so refreshing and creamy.
Shirley on February 7th, 2012 11:48 pm
Hey Beth–Thanks! I totally agree on coconut milk based ice creams. I love them so much more than dairy ice creams. They are pretty foolproof in my opinion, which I love.
My sister has a lot of trouble with sulfites. Not just when it's added, but also foods that have them naturally. I'm glad you figured out the problem.
Your sherbert looks gorgeous! I'm looking forward to this suite of sweets!
Shirley on February 7th, 2012 11:52 pm
Hi Linda–Ouch on your sister's issues with sulfites … especially the naturally occurring sulfites. That would be really tough. I'm happy my sleuthing eventually figured out the issue. Eating few "products" does help with that detective work.
Thanks re: the sherbet and SSS … it's always fun to do each year!
Your pictures are gorgeous! It is recipes like this that make me want to get an ice cream maker … I hope you are feeling better!
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:00 am
Hi Jane–You are always so complimentary … thank you! An ice cream maker is the gift (or purchase) that keeps on giving. I bought mine with a 20% off coupon at Bed Bath & Beyond, which made it very affordable and when you consider the cost of dairy-free ice cream, it's actually paid for itself many times over.
So sorry to read about your headaches Shirley. I'm sure you were relieved to discover the culprit. Looking forward to your week of sweets!
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:02 am
Thanks, Susan! It was a few days that reminded me of many of the same "pre-gluten free." Although this time, gluten wasn't the culprit, I was reminded of how my gluten-free life is infinitely better.
Hope you are enjoying the sweets so far!
Yay! I love your SSS event! Cannot wait to see what is in store for us! I love this recipe. My neighbor is leaving town for a couple of weeks and brought over a huge jar of pomegranate juice. I am just thinking now that I will make this with it!
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:04 am
Thanks, Kim! You have absolutely the coolest neighbors! My neigbhbors borrow eggs and can be counted on to borrow a cup of sugar if needed, but I don't think any of them have ever purchased pomegranate juice. That is a fabulous gift! Enjoy … especially if you make this sherbet!
You are amazing Shirley! SSS! What a good idea, you'll be busy this week I am allergic to sulfites too. It's a bummer, especially if you like to drink vino! This sherbert sounds and looks perfect for Valentine's Day! Thanks for sharing.
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:06 am
Thanks, Maggie! You are one of my very best cheerleaders. Boo on sulfites, huh? Thanks for the sherbet love! I do like naturally pink foods, especially desserts.
Nom-nom-nom! I think I am falling in love with you. AWESOME looking recipe!!!!!!!!
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:07 am
Hey AMDeis!–LOL You are sweet! Thanks so much, dear. Hope you'll enjoy the rest of the week.
Love the idea for this event, Shirley! And of course I'll look forward to anything sweet.
So sorry about the coconut water effects–we have to be so careful about what we eat! Glad you're better now.
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:09 am
Thanks, Ricki! I look forward to this each year. It seems I always have an abundance of sweet recipes.
I think coconut water should be only coconut water … blech on preservatives being added.
You never cease to amaze me. This recipe sounds SO GOOD!
It just makes my mouth water thinking about it.
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:09 am
Hi Kay–Awww, you always say the nicest things! Thanks, dear. It's very tasty, but light–love that!
Oh my Shirley, this recipe is screaming my name! See, I freak out about desserts of this sort the way my husband freaks out about chocolate. I'm seriously drooling over this. I am going to make this tomorrow night for sure! I'm posting a V-Day inspired recipe tonight and this is will be the perfect compliment. I'm so excited!!! Kids are going to love this one too.
Hugs to you Shirley and I hope you are feeling better. I suffer from the same thing (I can't drink sulfite wine because of it). Take good care of yourself. You're so in-tune with your body.
P.S. Oh, and I see you linked up to our blog hop! So glad to have you! Thank you for sharing.
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:27 am
Hi Amber–LOL on the two ways of freaking! Well, I should have enough of both kinds of recipes to freak you both out this week. Hope you made this sherbet! I love it! With a family, the portions won't be too big, but that's a good thing, right?
I'm fine now and I will be very cautious about sulfites in the future. Had the problem years ago, but then it seemed to go away. Boo on its return! I think the longer that one is gf, the more "in tune" we can become. I've been better at figuring out causes of my issues than doctors ever were. Seriously.
Happy to link to your new event! Hugs,
Amber on February 8th, 2012 12:59 am
Hi Shirley,
Glad you're feeling better!
Thank you for sharing with us on AFW! I made your Pom ice cream tonight! So good! I added just a splash of lemon and used agave for the sweetener. It reminded me so much of frozen yogurt, which I haven't had in years. Thanks for the wonderful recipe. And your cookies look divine.
Shirley on February 9th, 2012 9:05 pm
Hi Amber–It was my pleasure to participate. Now I just need to find time to check out all the recipes folks have shared there. Quite an impressive number for a very new event–woohoo for all of you who are leading AFW!
So glad you made the POM sherbet and enjoyed your variation! I have made it with lemon juice before when I wanted it more tart.
Those cookies are appreciated very much when I make them!
oh my! I will be making this – you know I love all things PINK and have been having my own Valentines fun!
so sorry about the headache – I know first hand how debilitating they can be. I hope you are feeling 100% again!
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:29 am
You, my dear, are THE QUEEN of all things pink, and not just that demure pink, but the "in your face" hot pink or that almost Pepto Bismol pink. LOL I love that about you though!
A headache can make one really appreciate the days without headaches, which now are almost all days. Feeling fine now!
How yummy, I'm very fond of pomegranate juice and this is a great sounding recipe. I can well believe your sons claims of healing powers
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:32 am
InTolerant Chef–Another POM lover! Hope you enjoy this sherbet if you give it a try. All those antioxidants certainly work their magic, don't they? If one can achieve that with sherbet, then life is especially good.
That's the worst! I bought hummus once that had gluten in it. It's so awful! Glad you're feeling better though. I can't wait to try this recipe. I added it to my pinterest board!
Shirley on February 8th, 2012 12:33 am
Hi Katrina–Thanks, dear … for everything! It's always fun to see one's recipes pinned.
I love to make ice cream. It's getting harder to make with our other food restrictions. Will have to see if I can make a substitution in this for our needs.
Shirley on February 9th, 2012 9:10 pm
Hi Rogene–Making ice cream is really fun, isn't it? I love all the possibilities! I've found my ice cream recipes to be very adaptable with different sweeteners, etc., so I am hopeful your variation will work well.
Hi Shirley, this ice cream looks delicious! I am a holistic chef and I enjoy finding blogs that use whole real ingredients. Pomegranate is one of my favorite fruits, thanks for sharing
Shirley on February 9th, 2012 9:12 pm
Hi Shelley–So glad we've connected here and on Twitter! Thanks so much for introducing yourself and welcome to gfe. Being a holistic chef is awesome. I'm sure your clients are thrilled with how you take care of them and you must be very proud of what you do!
So pretty! Love it!
Shirley on February 9th, 2012 9:13 pm
Thanks, Carol! I like pretty and I know you do, too.
I just wanted to pop over and thank you also for sharing this recipe at Allergy-Free Wednesdays! What a perfect Valentine treat that my whole family can love. Be sure to check back next week for the featured recipes and to link up again.
Have a great weekend!
~AFW Hostesses
Shirley on February 9th, 2012 9:15 pm
Hi Michelle–It's great to meet you, and welcome to gfe! It was my pleasure to join in to the event. Congrats on the successful start of Allergy-Free Wednesdays! It looks like everyone will find many recipes that will work for them in the roundup.
Hope to see you next week! Enjoy your weekend, too.
This dessert looks incredible! I am always looking for wonderful homemade ice cream recipes to make for my family. I can't wait to make this treat for Valentine's Day next week! I am pinning this
Shirley on February 9th, 2012 9:24 pm
Hi Laura–Welcome to gfe! I hope you and your family will enjoy this sherbet. Many thanks for the pin, and congrats to all of you who are hosting AFW!
I love pomegranates (juice and the seeds) so this recipe is right up my alley.
Shirley on February 11th, 2012 1:44 am
Jeanette–I bet this sherbet would be pretty dressed up with some pom arils!
I've featured your awesome recipe this week on Allergy-Free Wednesdays!
Here's the link to the other great recipe highlights:
Be Well,
Shirley on February 15th, 2012 8:09 pm
Hi Amber–Thanks so very much for featuring my POM sherbet! Such a treat (pun intended)! The highlighted recipes do look awesome.
Dear Shirley: I made this most luscious sherbert tonight for dessert for a big family dinner. A huge huge hit! Did a link back to you…thankyou so much! It was divine!
Shirley on January 31st, 2013 9:37 am
Ina–I had this moment of panic that I had never replied to this comment, but I see that I went over immediately and replied to your amazing and so generous post on this sherbet and more. Whew! Thank goodness, and thank you again, my friend! I hate it when I don't reply to comments here right away or I just miss them somehow.
Big appreciative hugs to you, dear!
Hi Shirley, is there a brand of coconut water and coconut milk that is sulphite and nitrate free you would recommend? I have psoriasis and suspect sulphites may have something to do it with.
Shirley on January 31st, 2013 9:33 am
Oh, Viki, I can't believe that I missed replying to this comment from so very long ago. I'm so sorry! For coconut milk, good choices are Native Forest and Thai Kitchen. Native Forest contains: Organic coconut milk (organic coconut, water, organic guar gum). Thai Kitchen contains pretty much the same ingredients. There are organic and non-organic versions of Thai Kitchen, with the latter being readily available in most grocery stores. For coconut water, Vita Coco Coconut Water is a great choice. It's just coconut water. Vita Coco is only in the upscale stores in my area or, of course, I can order it online. I hope that helps. I can't deal with the additives well either, and want to avoid them.
Shirley I never buy already made juices. I have fresh pomegranates in my fridge. Do think I would have the same results if I juiced them for this sorbet? Looking forward to some yummy experimenting. We have been enjoying lots of fun combinations lately for coconut milk sorbets.
Shirley on January 31st, 2013 9:23 am
Hi dee–Yes, I think you'd have good results. Do you already know how to juice your pomegranates? I'm assuming yes, but if not there are YouTube videos. Here's a good one on making your own pomegranate juice! I think that it's easier to remove pomegranate seeds (arils) from the pomegranate underwater and one doesn't have to worry about flying juice and stains then, plus the pieces of pulp and membrane float to the top. So I think I'd do a modified version of what this gentleman showed and the underwater method I learned. One would have to start with clean hands and cover the pom material in the bowl with the measure amount of water. Take a look at the video and see what you think, if you don't already have your own approach. I love coconut milk sorbets and ice creams, too. Good luck! Please report back.
This looks beautiful! I make ice cream every 2 weeks year around for us, I will for sure make this!!! Thanks
Shirley on January 31st, 2013 9:26 pm
Hi Cassidy–Thank you! Making homemade ice cream and sherbet is truly wonderful, isn't it? I hope you enjoy this recipe.
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The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This 5-star property offers access to a business center and small meeting rooms.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. 4 meeting rooms are available. This Victorian hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate has designated areas for smoking.
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 15
- Number of floors - 2
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Computer station
- Designated smoking areas
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Terrace
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Conference center
- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- Year Built 1932
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Fireplace
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Balcony or patio
- Access via exterior corridors
- Soundproofed rooms
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary bottled water
- Minibar (stocked, free items)
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- iPod docking station
- Down comforter
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Memory foam mattress
- Dining
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
10 2ND AVENUE HOUGHTON ES - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 15
- Check-out
Check-out time is 10 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No cribs (infant beds) available
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
- 1 percent tourism fee will be charged
- Additional Details
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Awards & Affiliations
- Details
- The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
National Rating
- Details
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.


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Diane Roberts engages her students in discussions that address both honorable and unlawful corporate practices, ensuring her students carry a greater awareness of the importance of transparency with them into their future careers. Dr. Roberts is motivated by a deep concern for unethical financial reporting considering the potential for catastrophic events on the environment, community trust, and the global economy.
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GOODYEAR, Ariz.—For the first four innings Wednesday, it was difficult not to imagine what the Seattle Mariners' starting rotation could be in the coming years.
The Mariners know they have Felix Hernandez locked up for the next seven seasons, but the next question is, when will the plethora of pitching prospects in their minor league system be ready to join him?
Left-hander Danny Hultzen, ranked 29th in Baseball America's Top 100 prospects, and right-hander Taijuan Walker, ranked 18th, gave a glimpse of what could be for the Mariners in the very near future.
The two youngsters threw two shutout innings apiece, and combined to strike out six batters, while showing why they are so highly touted in the Mariners' 5-1 win over the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear Ballpark.
"All of our young pitchers have handled themselves very well," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said. "They are throwing the ball for strikes for the most part, pitching to their strengths, and they look comfortable out there, which says a lot about them."
But can either of those youngsters
win a spot in the big league rotation like Michael Pineda did in 2010? The odds are against them. Seattle likely has two open spots with Hernandez, Hisashi Iwakuma and Joe Saunders likely set for the rotation. Erasmo Ramirez, Blake Beavan and veteran Jon Garland may have a head start because of their experience. The Mariners also aren't willing to rush Hultzen, Walker or fellow pitchers James Paxton and Brandon Maurer to the majors.
Still, Wedge didn't completely rule it out. If one of them is the best pitcher for the spot, then they will move up. And it's going to take more than putting up good numbers in spring training to make that decision.
"I really don't get caught up in numbers in spring training,'' Wedge said. "It's more about their stuff and how they handle themselves — what we feel like will play at the big league level at the start of the regular season. Of course, you look at their experience, you look at their path; why they're here and what got them here, and then you put it all together.''
Hultzen's path included a dominating stop in Double-A Jackson to start the 2012 season followed by uneven results in Triple-A Tacoma to end the season.
On Wednesday, it looked like his first Cactus League start would be derailed by a lack of command.
After getting a quick out, Hultzen walked Lou Marson. He then came back and struck out Jason Giambi swinging, but with two outs gave up a soft single to Cord Phelps and then walked Ryan Raburn to load the bases.
"I think I was trying to do a little too much,'' Hultzen said. "I think I was trying to throw the ball a little too hard and it kind of took me out of my mechanics a little bit.''
A year ago, Hultzen might have become even more anxious. Not this year. He bounced back and struck out veteran Ben Francisco swinging with a nice curveball.
"That's something that comes along with maturity and experience," Hultzen said. "A year ago, I probably would have tried even harder instead of relaxing and calming down."
With his first-inning issues out of the way, Hultzen worked a smooth and solid second inning, striking out two of the three batters he faced.
"Danny has looked much more comfortable early on than he did last year," Wedge said "That's pretty common for a guy in his second year of camp."
Walker came in and didn't quite have the early struggles that Hultzen battled through.
In fact, his first pitch — although a ball — registered 97 mph on the radar gun.
"He's big, he's strong and he doesn't try to do too much," Wedge said. "He looks relaxed, his delivery looks pretty clean, and you see the way the ball jumps out of his hand."
Walker worked a one-two-three third inning. The most impressive out came against Marson. Walker got ahead on a 1-2 count, and then tried to put Marson away with back-to-back curveballs. Both were low and in the dirt, but had tremendous break.
"I tried to bury it, and I went back to it (not wanting) to bury it, but I didn't want to make it too much of a strike, and I ended up burying it again," Walker said.
Walker had been using a "spiked" curveball grip, but a ripped fingernail forced him to go back to another grip.
"I actually felt comfortable and I felt the break was really sharp with it," he said. "So I'm going to stick with that for now."
With the count at 3-2, Walker coolly whipped a 96 mph fastball on the outside corner, freezing Marson.
"When it feels good out of your hand, you know it's going to be a strike," Walker said. "It felt good. It was 3-2 and I didn't want to walk anyone."
In the fourth inning, he struck out Phelps and got Raburn to ground out. Walker then walked Francisco on four pitches.
But three pitches later, he got Chris McGuinness to fly out to Carlos Peguero in right field.
"I feel more comfortable," Walker said. "I was a little nervous before the game, but once I stepped on the mound I was fine."
Done pitching for the day, friends Hultzen and Walker sat in the dugout discussing their outings and did their postgame running together as well.
"You never feel alone," Hultzen said of his and Walker's camaraderie. "It's an awesome thing to have someone going through the exact same situation you are going through. You can talk about this stuff."
MARINERS 5, INDIANS 1 (at Goodyear Ballpark)
The facts: The Mariners won their fifth straight Cactus League game on the strength of two home runs from Carlos Peguero and some solid pitching, led by top prospects Danny Hultzen and Taijuan Walker. Hultzen and Walker pitched two shutout innings apiece and combined for six strikeouts and just one hit allowed.
Play of the game: With two outs and the bases loaded in the first inning of the first Cactus League start of the season for Hultzen, the Mariners' left-hander struck out Ben Francisco to end the inning. Hultzen settled down and retired the Indians one-two-three in the second, which started a solid day for a group of seven Mariners pitchers that combined to allow one unearned run on six hits, while striking out 11 and walking four.
Who was hot: Peguero flashed what will always make him intriguing and employable as a player — raw power. In the third inning, he ripped a solo homer off Indians starter Brett Myers to left-center field over the Cleveland bullpen to highlight a three-run inning. In his next at-bat, in the fourth inning, Peguero crushed a cut fastball from Corey Kluber into the pavilion in right field for another solo homer. "I'm working to be patient at the plate and get a good pitch to hit and not hit a pitcher's pitch," he said. Peguero also scalded a low line drive that hit off the glove and shin of Indians third baseman Cord Phelps. But the ball was ruled an error.
Who was not: In his second game of the spring, and using a different batting stance, Dustin Ackley went 0-2 with a walk and two strikeouts. On a positive note, he did make a brilliant play on a hard-hit ball up the middle off the bat of Jason Giambi. Ackley gloved the ball, spun and fired off-balance to first base to get Giambi by a step.
Quotable: "It's still pretty cool that you're facing Jason Giambi, and I remember watching him when I was 9 years old. It is cool, but the awe factor is gone." — Hultzen, on pitching against Giambi.
Extra innings: Kendrys Morales had a solid day, going 2-for-3 with a pair of sharp opposite-field singles to left field. ... Sumner High grad and former UW Husky Nick Hagadone pitched one scoreless inning for the Indians, striking out two hitters. ... The game was halted in the eighth inning when a fire alarm went off after a foul ball into the stands. It was a false alarm, but a recorded message came on the public address system instructing fans to leave the park. Some fans left but were let back in once the game resumed. "That's a first for me," Seattle manager Eric Wedge said of the alarm.
On tap: The Mariners travel to Scottsdale, Ariz., to face the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants. Right-hander Jon Garland will make his Cactus League debut for Seattle and will throw one inning. First pitch is set for 12:05 p.m. There will be no live local radio broadcast for the game.Ryan Divish: 253-597-8483 firstname.lastname@example.com blog.thenewstribune.com/mariners @RyanDivish email@example.com


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A workshop to help soon-to-be-married and newly married couples enrich their marriage and build lasting relationships was launched by BharatMatrimony, the largest and most trusted matrimony service.
Newly married couples attended the 3 hour long workshop, facilitated by Usha Ramki, a trainer who's been working with married couples for the past 10 years, guiding them to a happy married life.
At the end of the day, couples had learnt how to nurture the relationship with spouse, grow the love bonds, manage relationship issues and lead a fulfilling life together.
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Marriage is the Chicken Soup for my Soul: Rohini Tiwari
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Rohini Tiwari, an accomplished international model, has been married for over 10 years. In an interview to BharatMatrimony, she talks about love marriage to Sid after a courtship which spanned three continents and three years.
Tell us a bit about your modeling work.
Rohini: I started to model in about 1999, took part in Miss India in 2001 and the same year got discovered by Inez Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for a Vogue shoot. Then moved to Paris and was signed by Elite Paris and the Elite New York. Shot for H&M campaign , Godiva chocolates, Some jewellery brands, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Covers of V magazine, I-D , Nylon etc. Worked in India as well - did campaigns for Satya Paul, Ritu Berry, Kingfisher Calendar and shot for almost all publications. Walked the ramp for most top designers.
What really did you look forward to in a marriage?
Rohini: Because we had a long distance relationship for most of our courtship period, I really looked forward to staying with him at one place and doing mundane things together like watching T.V or making a meal. Just being home together. It was a big big deal for us.
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Bride: Roshmi C A | Groom: Rajeesh | Marriage: 26-01-2014
Chirakkal Ashokan, father of the bride, Roshmi, talks about the experience of his daughter finding her perfect partner.
Once you decided that your daughter was ready for marriage, what were the next steps?
Actually, my daughter wanted to work after marriage. So once she got a good job, she accepted our request to look for a suitable groom for her. The very next moment I walked into the nearest BharatMatrimony branch to find her the perfect husband. I was very confident that BharatMatrimony was the best place to find the perfect life-partner for my daughter.
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A Chanson Encounter Stéphane Degout, Baritone at Ravinia
French baritone Stéphane Degout makes his Ravinia debut alongside BBC Cardiff Singer of the World official accompanist Simon Lepper.
CITY: Highland Park
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
CITY: Bartlett
Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home
Adlai Stevenson II was an important and influential figure in the political history of the United States. Stevenson was Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953 and ran twice for President as the Democratic National Candidate in 1952 and 1956. He also served as Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 - 1965. The grounds are open daily for self-guided tours. The peaceful setting allows visitors to experience the historic landscape similar to when the family lived in the house. The house has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Group tours can be arranged through the Forest Preserves - 847-968-3422.
CITY: Mettawa
Alexandra Deshorties and David Fung at Ravinia
Alexandra Deshorties makes her Ravinia debut on a solo program alongside "startlingly good" (Los Angeles Times) pianist David Fung, at Bennett Gordon Hall. Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Alexandra Silocea at Ravinia
Pianist Alexandra Silocea performs at the Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia. Ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Alexey Zuev at Ravinia
The top-prize winner at the Third International Prokofiev Competition, pianist Alexey Zuev, performs at Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia. Ticket prices: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Allstate Arena
This facility is home field to DePaul basketball, Chicago Wolves hockey and the Chicago Rush arena football. With a wide variety of events each year, the Allstate Arena is a place where everyone can enjoy quality family shows, riveting sports and mesmerizing musical performances.
CITY: Rosemont
American Toby Jug Museum
Showcasing the largest collection of Toby and Character Jugs in the world including many rare and unique jugs within the complete Royal Doulton collection. On display are over 6,000 pieces illustrating their evolution from inception circa 1765 to the present day. Admission is free.
CITY: Evanston
Andrew von Oeyen at Ravinia
A pianist with "a winning combination of powerful fingers, rhapsodic freedom and emotional involvement" (Chicago Tribune), Andrew von Oeyen traverses the world of melody with Debussy's Estampes and then enters the dream world in Schumann's Humoreske. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Anna Fedorova at Ravinia
A pianist with "percussive drive, pointed exuberance and emotional, key-stroking intimacy" (Märkische Oderzeitung), Anna Fedorova makes her Ravinia debut with a program melding different art forms into music, at Bennett Gordon Hall. Ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Anthony de Mare at Ravinia
Pianist Anthony de Mare returns with more selections from his Liaisons project, in which he commissioned 36 composers to arrange the immortal music of Stephen Sondheim for piano. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Prices: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
CITY: Argonne
Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment May 3 - September 29, 2013.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Artistic Florals by Michelle
Florals and custom made silks.
CITY: East Dundee
Arts at Argonne
A variety of arts events are staged at this location in Argonne.
CITY: Argonne
Ashu at Ravinia
The saxophone is a rare solo instrument in classical music, but we are fortunate to have "a remarkable virtuoso" (WQXR New York) in our own backyard. The Chicago Tribune praises Ashu's "phenomenal technique" and "deep musicality" in his performances of music written for the saxophone and his own arrangements of works from all across the standard repertoire. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Attic Playhouse
The Attic Playhouse strives to showcase a broad spectrum of theatre as an art form by producing classic plays, small musicals, one-acts, improvisational and skit comedies and theatre for young audiences. Special attention is given to producing original scripts and encouraging new talent. At least one production a year is dedicated to these original works.
CITY: Highland Park
Baby on Board - Bat 17
The busy life of a successful power couple (she's an image-conscious business woman and he's a divorce attorney) is turned upside down when they find out they are unexpectedly pregnant and the next nine months turn into an emotional roller coaster ride they never saw coming.
CITY: Evanston
Bad Teacher - Lincoln Middle School
Dumped by her sugar daddy, a foul-mouthed junior high school teacher pursues one of her new well-heeled colleagues, competing for his affections against a popular teacher.
CITY: Park Ridge
Baha'i House Of Worship
One of only seven in the world and the only one in North America, the Baha'i House of Worship is the largest and oldest surviving Baha'i Temple. Standing on the shores of Lake Michigan, the auditorium, with its walls of lace-like ornamentation and its dome rising 135 feet above the main floor, offers a scene of unsurpassed beauty. It is surrounded by exquisite gardens and fountains. This imposing and dramatic structure has received numerous design awards, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY: Wilmette
BAPS-Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Experience peace and enjoy hours of discovery at Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir. This traditional Hindu Mandir (or temple) is a masterpiece of exotic design and workmanship.
CITY: Bartlett
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Block Museum of Art
Northwestern University's Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art is one of the largest fine art museums in the Chicagoland area.
CITY: Evanston
Bob Weir & RatDog and Dwight Yoakam at Ravinia
Performances by Bob Weir & RatDog and Dwight Yoakam. Reserved Ticket Prices: $60 - $80 Lawn Ticket Price: $38
CITY: Highland Park
Buddy Guy at Ravinia
Blues guitarist and singer, Buddy Guy will perform at Ravinia Festival along with a special guest TBA. Reserved ticket prices: $70 - $90 Lawn Seat Prices: $33 (to increase by $5 day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
Carrie Underwood at Ravinia
Carrie Underwood performs with the Ravnina Festival Orchestra. Carrie Underwood has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, earned 18 #1 singles, and won six Grammys—all achieved with four albums in less than eight years. Performances on September 6 & 7, 2014 Reserved Ticket Price: $135 - $150 Lawn Ticket Price: $49 (prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
Centre East
Centre East presents a variety of comedy, dance, music and family-oriented performances.
CITY: Skokie
Charles Gates Dawes House Museum
The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice president under Calvin Coolidge and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes.
CITY: Evanston
Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park
Sculpture from around the world is on display from sunrise to sunset at this park located in Schaumburg's Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center.
CITY: Schaumburg
Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park
This wonderful cultural resource includes the art of international and American sculptors chosen to fit the natural environment of this beautiful site.
CITY: Schaumburg
Chicago Pro Musica at Ravinia
CSO clarinetist John Bruce Yeh and Chicago Pro Musica will perform the world-premiere staged version, directed by Hershey Felder, of Illinois-resident composer James Stephenson's The Devil's Tale, conceived as a sequel to Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale. Reserved ticket price: $40 - $60 Lawn ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform The Lord of the Rings at Ravinia
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform the Oscar-winning score of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King live as the film is shown on screens in the Pavilion and on the lawn. Performance days are Thursday and Friday. Reserved tickets: $25 - $50 Lawn tickets: $25
CITY: Highland Park
Children's Theater of Elgin
Exceptional theater productions are performed by children for children.
CITY: Elgin
Citadel Theatre
Citadel Theatre is dedicated to producing inspiring theatre by bringing together gifted professionals from all the theatrical disciplines to create exciting, compelling work of the highest caliber.
CITY: Lake Forest
Classic Albums Live at Ravinia
Classic Albums Live Performs "The Beatles—Abbey Road" Reserved ticket price: $40 - $50 Lawn ticket price: 27 (prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
Clearwater Theater
This theater venue hosts top-notch entertainment, local and national bands, karaoke and comedy shows.
CITY: Dundee
Clockwise Theatre
Clockwise Theatre's goal is to offer alternative entertainment choices, including world premiers of plays with an emphasis on Midwestern playwrights, new or unusual small-scale musicals, and programming for the teenage-young adult audience. Clockwise hopes to offer a welcoming canvas on which to work, mobilizing the energy of the young, wisdom of the old, vision of the artist, and the rich cultures woven throughout Waukegan and the Midwest.
CITY: Waukegan
Contagion - Central Elementary School
An international team of doctors is contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.
CITY: Wilmette
Contagion - Sherman Hospital
An international team of doctors is contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.
CITY: Elgin
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
The opulent Cuneo Museum and Gardens, located on 75 acres and dotted with formal gardens and statuary was the perfect setting for the wedding scenes in "My Best Friend's Wedding." The gazebo where the best friends were caught kissing was built specifically for the film, but Cuneo's owners liked it so much they decided to keep it permanently. Take a guided tour through the historic Mediterranean-style Cuneo mansion to see Renaissance artworks and lavish European furnishings.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Dan Tepfer, Jazz Piano at Ravinia
A Cole Porter Fellow and first-prize winner at the Montreux Jazz Festival, pianist Dan Tepfer sees a lot of similarities between jazz improvisation and Bach's "Goldberg" Variations. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Denis Kozhukhin at Ravinia
Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin performs at Bennett Gordon Hall. Reserved ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Devonshire Cultural Center
Home of the Skokie Art Guild and Devonshire Playhouse, the Cultural Center offers children's and adult theater, as well as visual and performing arts.
CITY: Skokie
Dole Mansion at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
Black walnut doors, detailed wood carvings in the Eastlake style, amazing marble fireplaces: there's so much to see on a tour of the historic Dole Mansion and the original Crystal Lake Country Club (now the Creative Arts Center).
CITY: Crystal Lake
Don Giovanni Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravina
CSO Residency Music Director James Conlon once again invites the lecherous lothario Don Giovanni into the Martin Theatre for two presentations of Mozart's legendary opera based on the tale of Don Juan. The original "pick-up artist." Martin Theatre Reserved ticket price: $90 Lawn ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Don Giovanni Matinée Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
CSO Residency Music Director James Conlon once again invites the lecherous lothario Don Giovanni into the Martin Theatre for Mozart's legendary opera based on the tale of Don Juan. Martin Theatre Reserved Ticket Price: $75 Lawn Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers a total 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space. Configure it any way you like. You may need a 500-booth to 800-booth area, or 100 to 200 booths. If you're planning a larger show, you'll appreciate our continuous 250,000 square-foot space for 1,225 booths. Or you can create a multiple hall layout for up to 3,566 booths. Customized floor plans are our specialty, so just ask.
CITY: Rosemont
Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Drink Nightclub
Drink is the perfect place to join your friends for a few cocktails, have your next event, or dance the night away with Chicaog's hottest DJs.
CITY: Schaumburg
Elawa Farm
Built in 1917 for A. Watson Armour, Elawa Farm is a stunning example of estate farm architecture. Come and learn about Historic Elawa Farm and what it looked like way back when and what is happening today at the farm. This farm is a 16-acre parcel of land, including the original farm complex buildings that were part of an early 20th century gentleman's farm and has a unique combination of natural setting, designed landscapes and buildings of architectural and historic significance.
CITY: Lake Forest
Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Elgin National Watch Co. and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center
World class music, dance and theatre. Enjoy an evening out, entertainment for the family, or a chance to satisfy your cravings for culture.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Community Theatre
Award-winning community theatre featuring classical and contemporary musicals and play selections.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Public Museum
In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000 specimens of natural history with newly expanded family focused hands-on exhibits.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Named "Orchestra of the Year" an unprecedented three times by Illinois Council of Orchestras, the ESO performs over 60 concerts a year thrilling more than 50,000 patrons, from Chicagoland to Wisconsin and Indiana.
CITY: Elgin
Elk Grove Farmhouse Museum
The oldest farmhouse in Elk Grove Village. Restored to reflect life during the civil war. The home of Heinrich and Maria Schuette. School and scout programs available. Open year-round.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Evanston Art Center
For over 68 years, the Evanston Art Center has presented exhibitions of contemporary visual arts.
CITY: Evanston
Evanston Arts Depot
This cultural center is a restored train station in the heart of Evanston. Home of the Piccolo Theatre and Custer's Last Stand Festival which takes place each June.
CITY: Evanston
Evanston Symphony Orchestra
The ESO was founded in 1945 by a handful of veteran and amateur musicians who were passionate about making music together. Concerts take place on Saturdays at 2:30 PM.
CITY: Evanston
Five For Fighting at Ravinia
Five For Fighting with Ravinia Festival Orchestra. Reserved ticket price: $65 - $80 Lawn ticket price: $33 (prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Theatre
For two decades Fleetwood-Jourdain has been thrilling audiences with a unique brand of inspirational and invigorating theater, with a particular focus on the African American experience.
CITY: Evanston
Folkworks Gallery
A one-of-a-kind gallery featuring American artists in a variety of monthly thematic shows. The shows feature Santas, angels, witches, arks, cats, dogs, and more. Also featuring country antiques and vintage jewelry.
CITY: Evanston
Food Network in Concert at Ravinia
The daylong festival of food and music features dining packages, demonstrations by Chicago's greatest chefs, wine tastings and sessions with Food Network stars Sunny Anderson, Anne Burrell, Jose Garces, Alex Guarnaschelli, Jeff Mauro, Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian and more. MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND. Ticket price: TBA
CITY: Highland Park
Frances Willard House
Frances Willard was one of the most prominent social reformers in the 19th century America. Willard rallied support for temperance as well as many important reform movements including woman's suffrage, women's economic and religious rights, prison reforms, education reforms and labor reforms. The Frances Willard Historical Association operates the Frances Willard House, Willard's home from its construction in 1865 until her death in 1898.
CITY: Evanston
Gallery Mornea
Soho-style art gallery featuring contemporary art that is thought-provoking as well as aesthetic.
CITY: Evanston
Genesee Theatre
Experience the grandeur of world-class artists and Broadway theatricals in the beautifully restored Genesee Theatre. After undergoing a $23 million renovation, The Genesee Theatre is now home to world-class performances including Broadway shows, musical acts, comedians and more. In addition to the shows, this venue is a historic hot-spot for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, and a variety of special events. There are also a number of completely renovated auxiliary rooms connected to the main auditorium that are perfect for receptions, birthdays, high school reunions, corporate dinners, cocktail parties, or any other festive gathering, meeting, or presentation. Visit the website for a list of upcoming shows.
CITY: Waukegan
Grayslake Heritage Center
A state-of-the-art history museum dedicated to collecting and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Grayslake Heritage Center offers programs, exhibitions and special events all year round and includes two galleries, a community room, and a classroom.
CITY: Grayslake
Grayslake Heritage Center
A state of the art history museum dedicated to collecting and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Grayslake Heritage Center offers programs, exhibitions and special events all year round and includes two galleries, a community room and classroom.
CITY: Grayslake
Great Lakes Naval Museum
As an official Navy Museum, the Great Lakes Naval Museum's mission is to tell the story of the United States Navy, with particular emphasis on the Navy's only "boot camp" at the Naval Station Great Lakes.
CITY: Great Lakes
Great Lakes Naval Museum
As an official Department of the Navy Museum, the Great Lakes Naval Museum's mission is to select, collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the United States Navy with particular emphasis on the Navy's only "boot camp" at the Naval Training Station/Center at Great Lakes, Illinois. Exhibits feature an overview of the boot camp experience and the history of Naval Station Great Lakes. The museum is located at the Great Lakes Naval Station by the Main Gates. Admission and parking are free. Public transportation to the Great Lakes Naval Museum is available via Metra's Union Pacific North Line.
CITY: Great Lakes
Greenbelt Cultural Center
Nestled within the native landscape of Greenbelt Forest Preserve, the Center and its outdoor amphitheater can be rented for meetings, conferences, classes, weddings, showers, receptions or family reunions.
CITY: North Chicago
Haeger Potteries
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
CITY: Dundee
Harper College Performing Arts Center
Concerts, plays, musicals, and more. Free backstage tours for groups.
CITY: Palatine
Heart at Ravinia Festival
Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson first showed the world that women can rock when their band, Heart, stormed the charts in the '70's. Reserved ticket price: $60 - $80 Lawn Seat: $38 (Lawn ticket prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
Hemmens Cultural Center
Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340 square foot exhibition hall with fully equipped banquet kitchen. Host to many well-known artists.
CITY: Elgin
Home Alone - Hubbard Woods Metra Station
An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left home alone as his family rushes off for a vacation to France, leaving him to fend for himself against a pair of bungling burglars. Filmed along the North Shore, movie sites include Wilmette's Trinity Methodist Church and the Hubbard Woods Metra Station in Winnetka. Right across the street from the Metra train tracks is the former drugstore where the stranded kid stole a toothbrush in the movie.
CITY: Winnetka
Home Alone - Trinity Methodist Church
An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left home alone as his family rushes off for a vacation to France, leaving him to fend for himself against a pair of bungling burglars. Filmed along the North Shore, movie sites include Wilmette's Trinity Methodist Church and the Hubbard Woods Metra Station in Winnetka. Right across the street from the Metra train tracks is the former drugstore where the stranded kid stole a toothbrush in the movie.
CITY: Wilmette
Home Alone House
The Home Alone House is a three-story single family detached house used for shooting the majority of the scenes in the movies Home Alone (1990) and parts of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).[3] The kitchen in the film was actually shot in the house, along with the main staircase, basement and most of the first floor landing.
CITY: Winnetka
Hoosier Grove Schoolhouse Museum
Originally built as a one-room schoolhouse in 1904 on the corner of Old Church and Barrington Roads, the museum was moved to its present site in 1991.
CITY: Streamwood
Hunters Nightclub
A gay hangout near O'Hare Airport since the early 1980s, Hunters features a dance floor with a Friday night Video Dance Party and Hunters Hunks male dancers on Thursdays.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
This new center is a 65,000 square-foot building designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching the universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The museum features an authentic early 20th century German rail car, an inspiring Hall of Remembrance for contemplation and reflection, a permanent exhibition chronicling life before, during and after the Holocaust, a youth exhibit for 9-11 year olds highlighting lessons of the Holocaust and a 225 seat auditorium.
CITY: Skokie
IMPROV Comedy Showcase & Restaurant
The World famous Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant will give you the ultimate comedy experience. We are the premiere destination for the country's top headliners and the best showcase for new talent.
CITY: Schaumburg
Itzhak Perlman & Yitzchak Meir Helfgot at Ravinia
Itzhak Perlman performs with Yitzchak Meir Helfgot. Reserved ticket price: $80 - $95 Lawn seat ticket: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Jack Benny Center for the Arts -- Home to the Waukegan Symphony Orchestra & Concert Chorus and Bowen Park Theatre & Opera Companies. Bowen Park Theatre provides professional theatre and opera as well as children's theatre in the summer months, spring, and in December. The Jack Benny Center is the home of "The Old Time Radio Show" that holds performances quarterly.
CITY: Waukegan
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County
Presents the finest entertainers in the industry. Bold expressions of music, theatre, dance and variety acts. Featuring professional touring concerts as well as college music, theatre and dance presentations.
CITY: Grayslake
James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County
The Center is home to a wide variety of entertainment acts from musical performances to live theatre shows to specialty performances. The facilities include the 600-seat Mainstage Theatre, the 250-seat Studio Theatre, the 400-seat C005 Auditorium and three conference rooms. The theatre presents the finest entertainment in the industry, including a season of incredible variety featuring internationally acclaimed performers.
CITY: Grayslake
Javier Perianes at Ravinia
A recipient of Spain's National Music Prize, pianist Javier Perianes makes his Ravinia debut performing selections from his latest album. Bennett Gordon Hall Reserved ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Judy Collins at the Genesee Theatre
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. Now 74, she continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. Tickets are $45.50 & $55.50.
CITY: Waukegan
Juho Pohjonen at Ravinia
"Impressive and fearless" (San Jose Mercury News) pianist Juho Pohjonen performs at Bennett Gordon Hall. Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Kiri Te Kanawa at Ravinia
A superstar of both operatic and concert stages—and now the screen, with her recent guest-star turn on Downton Abbey—soprano Kiri Te Kanawa will once again fill the Martin Theatre with a sample of her radiant artistry. Reserved ticket price: $95 - $125 Lawn ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Kohl Children's Museum
Kohl Children's Museum offers hands-on, interactive exhibits designed exclusively for children ages birth to 8. All of the exhibits and programs are designed to make learning fun and interesting for young children. A visit to a grocery store, a veterinarian's office as well as a day care inhabited by dolls allow children to participate in adult activities on their own scale. Children can build a house, make music, take care of cars, explore the properties of water and much more in the many engaging exhibits featured.
CITY: Glenview
Laugh Out Loud Improv Theater
Hilarious improvised comedy that combines live action, video, and the audience! Family-friendly and grown up shows every weekend starring Chicago's top improv comedians.
CITY: Schaumburg
Levere Memorial Temple
Home of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity headquarters, this beautiful Gothic building features stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
CITY: Evanston
Light Opera Works
Light Opera Works presents a season of professional musical theater with full orchestra at Cahn Auditorium.
CITY: Evanston
The Lincoln Trio pays tribute to the 150th anniversary of composer Richard Strauss birth with this program of his chamber works. Bennett Gordon Hall Reserved Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park


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HOISINGTON - Hoisington High School had a successful first day of school for incoming freshman with a 100 percent participation in a new mentoring program called Link Crew on Tuesday. Entering high school as a freshman is definitely transition period for students, but this year the students will have some help from upperclassmen.
BARTON COUNTY - The new educator at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, Jean Aycock, is excited about her new job and is ready to begin teaching children and adults about wetlands.
HOISINGTON - Manweiler Chevrolet, an 84-year-old business in Hoisington, has received designation on the Kansas Register of Historic Places and will seek designation on the National Register, particularly for its exterior look.
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood City Council voted Tuesday at its regular meeting to adopt the budget reducing the mill levy assessment from 39.825 to 39.391 mills for 2013. A mill is one dollar for every $1,000 in value that a house is assessed. In addition, the council learned that they had received $35,000 in a class action lawsuit involving atrazine, an agricultural chemical, in water.
Compromise is defined as a settlement of differences by mutual concession. Or a more common sense definition would be that compromise is when both parties walk away unhappy.
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Utility Task Force met Tuesday with Joe Herz and DeAnn Dotson of Sawvel and Associates to discuss electrical rates and questions that the board had for the consultants.
WASHINGTON D.C. -The Character Education Partnership in Washington D.C. has announced Hoisington High School will receive a Promising Practices award for implementing unique, specific and effective character education strategies as a part of the National Schools of Character program.
The Internet has grown exponentially before our very eyes. It is hard to believe that wide-spread usage only began 17-18 years ago and even harder to believe that we could function without it.
HOISINGTON - At its budget hearing on Monday, the Hoisington USD 431 School Board approved the 2012-13 budget, which lowers the mill levy assessment to 56.870 for 2012-13. The mill levy assessment in 2011-12 was 59.030, which will result in a drop of 2.160 mills for the current year.
HOISINGTON - At its regular meeting Monday, the USD 431 Board of Education voted to change the student insurance for students involved in activities due to cost.
Youth Academy alumni enjoyed a morning of play on Friday morning, racing go-carts, bowling, playing video games and miniature golf.
Residents of Barton County have endured two summers of drought and extreme heat, along with the rest of much of Kansas.
HOISINGTON - Area students will have the opportunity to practice skills with the Back to School Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Hoisington Main Street Inc from Aug. 9-16.
Kenneth Harold Allen, 86, died July 31, at Great Bend Regional Hospital in Great Bend. Born July 4, 1928, in Great Bend, he was the son of James Martin and Bertha (Piel) Allen. On April 28, 1952, he married Maude Evalene Russell in Salem, Ark. She died on Aug. 8, 2007. A lifetime resident of Great Bend he was a carpenter for Marlette Homes.
HOISINGTON - There was an attempt two weeks ago to pass two fake ten dollar bills in Hoisington Police Chief Kenton Doze reports, at two separate businesses.
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood School District is moving to 21st century technology and will only allow students to carry iPads into the classroom. Book bags are only allowed for students to carry books to and from school to the locker at the junior and senior high level.
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington City Council, at its regular meeting on Monday, approved a resolution to put on the November ballot a raise in retail sales tax of .25 of one percent for the community. This increase will put the city at the same increment as the city of Great Bend.
One of the most popular vegetables grown by home gardeners is squash. Many years, it produces and produces in such great numbers, that it is frequently a popular giveaway.
HOISINGTON - The new director for Hoisington Recreation Commission is Granson Salmans formerly of Montezuma, and he began his duties on Monday.
Dr. Bryan Pinkall, who grew up in Great Bend, recently drove home from Manhattan and broke the news to his parents, Michelle and Gary, with a short video that he had a special vacation planned in August.
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood City Council met at a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss the proposed mill levy assessment for 2015. The council approved the budget for publication.
Her voice brimming with enthusiasm, new Big Brothers, Big Sisters area director Diane Shoemaker has come on board with the non-profit organization which provides a little attention to kids-in-need, but has big results.
ELLINWOOD - Overcast skies made for a pleasant morning Saturday when the Ellinwood After Harvest Festival parade brought crowds to the red, brick streets of the community.
HOISINGTON - At the Hoisington City Council meeting on Monday, several landlords were present, upset about the rental licensing agreement just passed by the council. The Great Bend Tribune featured a story on the program on July 6. The rental agreement requires minimum standards for rental housing and rental inspection.
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Country music sweetheart Carrie Underwood married her hockey player beau Mike Fisher on July 10. The pair tied the knot at a luxury resort in Georgia. "We could not feel more blessed to have found each other and to have shared this day with our friends and family that mean so much to us!" the couple said in a statement.
There'll be no more long distance lovin' for Carrie Underwood, now that her hockey star hubby has been traded from the frozen tundra of Ottawa to Nashville.
Mike Fisher, the star center Underwood wed last year, was shipped from the Senators to the Predators, who skate in country music's capital.
"We were seeking a top-six forward, and Mike Fisher was the player we set our sights on," Predators President David Poile said. "Mike's playoff experience will be invaluable to our team, and he immediately makes our team stronger and deeper."
Underwood recently told Detroit radio station WYCD that she and her husband love te Tennessee town.
"We both love Nashville," she said. "I envision myself living there long after I have kids and long after I'm done singing and all that stuff, just because it's a great place to live.
"You can work, you can write, you can record, you can shoot videos and all that stuff, but you can also find land and spread out a bit."
The couple wed in Georgia last July.
Selected Reading: OK! Magazine, PopEater, Predators.nhl.com.


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You deal with him.
That was the first and last communication my mother ever had with my father about me. My father was more surprised than angry when my mother's emissary rode through the dun gates with a sullen brat on a pony behind him and an expression of pained endurance on his face. The man had ridden three days with me and I'd made sure they were the longest three days of his life. He was so glad to see the back of me, he didn't even take bed and board from Griogair for the night; he stayed for one meal and a very stiff drink, then turned right round and rode back the way he came. I hope Lilith made it worth his while.
Even later my father was never angry about it. He wasn't involved enough for that; at most he was mildly irritated. Deep down I'm sure he wasn't convinced of my existence, that he thought I was just one more of Lilith's illusions.
My stepmother believed in me, all right. I used to feel Leonora's cold blue gaze like frost on my skin, and if I looked up, she wouldn't look away. She was the only one who didn't. The rest of the clann averted their eyes, as if I was a colossal embarrassment. Well, that's what I was, so as soon as it became clear Griogair wasn't going to embrace me as his long-lost heir, they adopted the policy of pretending I didn't exist. The small band of children took more of an interest, the older ones freezing me out or taunting me at best, and giving me thrashings at worst. The younger ones ran from me: I made sure they did.
But my stepmother didn't bully me or fear me or ignore me. She watched me. I thought it quite likely she'd eventually kill me, but I never could read Leonora's eyes, let alone her mind. It wasn't that she felt threatened by me; she wasn't threatened by anyone. I'd watched her and my father together and I'm sure he never smiled at my mother like that, or touched her so gently, or spoke so tenderly. Certainly he never treated me that way. If he caught sight of me his brow would furrow and he'd set his teeth and look exasperated, as if I was a reminder of some great mistake, a souvenir he couldn't get rid of. Leonora? All I could ever make out in her was pity and a degree of contempt, and I hated her for it. I'd have liked to hate my father too, but I couldn't. All I ever wanted was his love, or if I couldn't have that, his notice would do.
I never had a chance.
But my mother sent me back to him anyway. She was living at court by then, an adviser to the queen: oh, her exile had brought her up in the world. From being Griogair Dubh's afterthought lover, she'd risen to be one of the most powerful courtiers in Kate NicNiven's halls. What she didn't need was a truculent attention-seeking toe-rag who was always getting into trouble, calling the captains names and the courtiers worse ones, getting thrashed on a regular basis and generally being an embarrassment. So she sent me back to Griogair.
I liked it better with my father anyway. The women of our race don't do motherhood well, it's a known fact, so I didn't really miss Lilith, not after a while. Sithe women make wonderful fighters, wise and wily counsellors. If they're healers or smiths they do it well; when they're witches they excel at witchcraft. What they do not excel at is motherhood. It's not something that happens easily, we're not a fertile race; maybe that's where those ridiculous stories come from, the ones about us being baby-stealers. Let me tell you, our women can barely tolerate their own brats, let alone someone else's. Our women don't yearn for children, because what's the point mourning for centuries over something that may never happen? Instead they harden themselves, and even if they do breed they never quite shake off that hardness. Anyway, some of them don't even take lovers, the loss of their virginity is so physically painful. Must be, to stay loverless for centuries.
Well, my mother must have got over that problem. She had plenty of lovers, though what she wanted more than anything was to be Griogair's bound lover and that was something she'd never get for all her wiles, because he'd bound himself to Leonora decades before Lilith came along. When it became clear I wasn't going to advance her cause in any way, Lilith lost interest in me altogether.
Which was fine by me. Being sent away from Kate NicNiven's labyrinthine caverns was like breathing for the first time, and there was no-one I missed from her pale and haughty court. There had been even fewer children underground than there were above it, but anyway, I needed neither friends nor mother. At my father's dun I was content to skulk in the shadows and watch; that way I could see how the fighters trained, how the children scrapped and competed, how the strange and complex hierarchies of dun life operated. There were daredevil games on horseback that I might have liked to join, and when the wild racing music played on moonlit nights I used to half-wish I could throw myself into the dance with the rest of them. But it was fine, I was fed and clothed and relatively safe, and I was learning a lot—not that anybody made me study, or even tried to make me work the fields or learn a practical skill. My education was self-inflicted and unconventional, but I knew that the lessons would come in useful for the rest of my life. The most useful of them was the one I learned first: I was responsible for myself. In life and death you're on your own, and I knew that better than any of my peers.
It seems stupid now that I looked forward so much to living with my father. I must have had some childish romantic picture in my head, me and him doing father-son things together, fighting and hunting and laughing and confiding.
But it turned out he already had a son, a perfect one, so he didn't need another.
Copyright © 2010 by Gillian Philip
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There are many reasons why private support to the University of Saint Francis is vital to the daily lives of our students and to our region.
- Tuition and fees do not cover the full cost of educating a student at USF. Every student, today as in the past, receives a "hidden scholarship," which comes from gifts to the USF Annual Fund and endowment income.
- For 98% of the university's students, financial aid is essential to the pursuit of their educational goals.
- The university awarded more than $12 million of institutional scholarships in academic year 2010–2011.
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- Nearly 70% of our alumni live in Indiana.
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Gambo: D-backs never close to trading Upton to Texas
Over the last few days, the most prominent and frequent rumors have had the Texas Rangers strongly pursuing Upton. Friday morning, MLB Network's Peter Gammons went as far to tweet that he witnessed a Rangers official telling an official from the Houston Astros that they had landed Upton.
Not so fast, says Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro on Twitter.
Contrary to reports the Diamondbacks were never close to trading Justin Upton to Texas, that report is 100% false!— John Gambadoro (@Gambo620) December 7, 2012
Acknowledging the absent punctuation that muddles the meaning, the Diamondbacks were never close to making the deal with Texas.
Gambadoro acknowledged in a phone conversation that Arizona does hold Texas shortstops Elvis Andrus and Jurickson Profar in high regard, but Texas isn't interested in moving either player right now.
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