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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Lincoln Trio at Ravinia
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
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band at Ravinia
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band perform with special guest Jake Shimabukuro at Ravinia Fest. Reserved ticket prices: $70 - $90 Lawn seats: $38 (Lawn ticket prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show).
CITY: Highland Park
Maggie Brown: Tribute to Oscar Brown Jr. at Ravinia
Ten years ago Maggie Brown shared a stage at Ravinia with her father, Oscar Brown Jr., a Chicago-native singer, songwriter and legend in the jazz scene who broke molds by setting original lyrics to instrumental standards. Bennett Gordon Hall Reserved Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Marriage of Figaro Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
Figaro is one of the best-known names in opera today. Performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro reaches lofty heights of tunefulness in the intimate setting of the Martin Theatre, the 850-seat acoustic gem of the same size as Mozartean halls. Martin Theatre Reserved Ticket Price: $75 Lawn Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Marriage of Figaro Matinée Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
Figaro is one of the best-known names in opera today. Performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro reaches lofty heights of tunefulness in the intimate setting of the Martin Theatre, the 850-seat acoustic gem of the same size as Mozartean halls. Martin Theatre Reserved Ticket Price: $75 Lawn Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
See the "The Best of Broadway" at the Marriott Theatre featuring 5 great musicals every year. The intimate arena theatre is designed so everyone has the best seat in the house. The theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 370 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations - Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences presents numerous original works as well as classic fairy tales. Through these works, children experience the joy and magic that is "live" theatre.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Martina McBride-The Everlasting Tour
Martina first made the country charts in 1992. Her hit records since then have included such enduring classics as Wild Angels, Safe in the Arms of Love, Wrong Again, Blessed and many more. Martina McBride has been awarded 14 Gold Records, nine Platinum honors, three Double Platinum Records and two Triple Platinum awards and been recognized for selling over 18 million units. Tickets go on sale June 19th and are $37.50, $55.00, $75.00 and $97.50.
CITY: Waukegan
Marytown National Religious Shrine of St. Maximillion Kolbe
One of the nation's most beautiful religious sites features beautiful stained glass windows and seven-foot mosaics decorating the chapel, as well as seven types of marble.
CITY: Libertyville
McHenry Drive-In Outdoor Theatre
One of the few remaining authentic drive-in movie theatres remaining in Illinois. Enjoy the nostalgia of double-feature movies in the comfort of your car. Unique family experience.
CITY: McHenry
Michael McDonald and Toto at Ravinia
Performances by Michael McDonald and Toto. Reserved Ticket Price: $45 - $55 Lawn Ticket Price: $33 (increases by $5 day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
Midwestern Helicopter
Have you ever wanted to see the beautiful city of Chicago from above? Join us for an amazing helicopter skyline tour where you will see the city from a birds eye view! This is one of the most incredible adventures you can ever imagine. During our flight you will see all that this city has to offer - Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Willis Tower, John Hancock Observatory, Cellular One Field and the United Center.
CITY: Wheeling
Misha and Cipa Dichter at Ravinia
Pianists Misha and Cipa Dichter return to Ravinia to showcase the true artistic partnership that stems from having been married nearly as long as they've been performing together. Martin Theatre Reserved ticket price: $40 - $60 Lawn ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Mother Rudd House and Museum
This original 1844 building was once a stagecoach stop, tavern, post office, town hall, and candy store. Completely restored by the Village of Gurnee, this historical home is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad. Slaves would be housed in the basement or the barn. View artifacts from the Civil War, see the "Crystal Ballroom" where traveling guests would be entertained or the room dedicated to the family of a local man that died on the Titanic.
CITY: Gurnee
My Best Friend's Wedding - Cuneo Museum
In this romantic comedy a food critic jealously tries to put a stop to her best buddy's wedding. The movie filmed extensively around Chicago, including the historic Drake Hotel on North Michigan Avenue; on a Mercury boat cruise as it sailed down the Chicago River; and at the suburban Cuneo Museum & Gardens, a Mediterranean-style mansion that features 75 acres of beautiful formal gardens. The gazebo featured in one of the wedding scenes was built for the film, but Cuneo's owners decided to keep it permanently.
CITY: Vernon Hills
My Kind of Town Tours & Events
This company offers group cultural and educational tours. Reservations are required.
CITY: Highland Park
Nicolas Altstaedt and José Gallardo at Ravinia
Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt puts his broad artistic sensibilities on display with works reflecting several different cultures. He is joined by pianist José Gallardo. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Northbrook Historical Society Museum
Enjoy the main floor museum with antiques and a replica of an 1890s home. Open the first Sunday of every month, or by appointment.
CITY: Northbrook
Only Men Aloud at Ravinia
Only Men Aloud has now become an eight-voice ensemble as it mounts its first world tour this year. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10 2 performances at 4 PM & 7 PM
CITY: Highland Park
Pedja Muzijevic at Ravinia
Deemed "a virtuoso with formidable fingers and a musician with fiercely original ideas about the music he plays" by London's Financial Times, Pedja Muzijevic goes head-to-head with another original musical mind: John Cage. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Peter Patterson Glassworks
Chicagolands most creative hot glass artisan studio. Glass that glows in the dark that uses phosphorus materials. Shop for unique ready made pieces or take a class and make your own. We are great for interactive special events and parties! We can custom create many different shapes, colors for decoration or to display awards and memorials.
CITY: Mundelein
PM&L Theatre
PM&L Theatre is a non-profit, community-based volunteer organization located in downtown Antioch. Each annual season contains six shows, ranging in style from musicals to comedy and drama.
CITY: Antioch
Poi Dog Pondering at Ravinia
Poi Dog Pondering is an American musical group, noted for its cross-pollination of diverse musical genres, including various forms of acoustic folk music, and electronic music. Reserved ticket price: $45 Lawn Ticket price: $22 (prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
Rachel Barton Pine at Ravinia
Called "the definition of the ideal musician for the 21st century" by Yo-Yo Ma, cellist Mike Block joins Rachel Barton Pine to chronicle the flow of music from Bach to Bartók to the blues. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Rachel Barton Pine: Bach and Before, Part 1 at Ravinia
Rachel Barton returns to show off more solo gymnastics on her violin. Long held up as the Everest of solo violin repertoire, Bach's Sonatas and Partitas are divided between these back-to-back programs and interspersed with works by the instrumental masters who came before the Baroque maverick. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America and is lauded for presenting world-class music in an inviting, natural environment. The festival attracts over 600,000 listeners to some 120 to 150 events that span all genres including classical, chamber music, jazz, pop, world, music theater, dance and kids programming every summer from June to September. Events are hosted in an open-air pavilion that seats 3,200 plus lawn; the 450-seat Bennett, Gordon Hall; and the Martin Theatre, an 850-seat prairie-style building that stands as the only building from the park's original 1904 construction.
CITY: Highland Park
Regal Cinemas' CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater
In November of 1998, the CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater operated by Regal Cinemas opened its doors and within one year became one of the top five grossing movie theaters in the state of Illinois. This 93,908 square foot theater has 4,400 stadium seats divided among 21 first run and art film theaters. The 270 seat 3D IMAX, complete with IMAX PSE sound system and 5-story screen, is the only IMAX serving greater Chicago's north and northwest suburbs. Moviegoers enjoy advance ticketing and on-site gourmet cafe.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Round Lake Area Park District
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
CITY: Round Lake
Russell Military Museum
"Where History Comes Alive." The Russell Military Museum has over 100 military vehicles on display from WWI to present day. The museum offers a 10,000 sq ft indoor display area and 8 acres of outdoor display. Birthday party and group packages available. Guided tours can also be arranged for groups. The museum closes during the winter months and is primarily outdoors, so please check the weather or call ahead before planning your trip.
CITY: Russell
Shiloh House
The residence of the founder of the City of Zion, Dr. John Alexander Dowie, is a stately 23-room mansion that was built in 1901-02 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY: Zion
Sixteen Candles - New Trier High School
A fifteen-year-old girl has a crush on the most popular boy in school, the geekiest boy in school has a crush on her, her sister's getting married, and with all the excitement, her family forgets her 16th birthday! This 1980s teen-angst classic was filmed in several Chicagoland suburbs, including Highland Park, Evanston, Glencoe and Winnetka.
CITY: Winnetka
Summer '80s New Wave Tour at Ravinia
Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey, Howard Jones and others perform. Reserved Ticket Price: $50 -$60 Lawn Ticket Price: $27 (price increases by $5 day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
Takács String Quartet at Ravinia
The Takács String Quartet, originally from Hungary, has always had a special resonance with music from Central Europe, and will showcase that deeply personal connection. Reserved Ticket Price: $40 - $60 Lawn Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Takács String Quartet at Ravinia
The Takács String Quartet, originally from Hungary, has always had a special resonance with music from Central Europe, and will showcase that deeply personal connection. Reserved ticket price: $40 - $60 Lawn ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
The Beach Boys & The Temptations at Ravinia
Join the surf sounds of The Beach Boys along with the soul sounds of The Temptations. Reserved Ticket Price: $60 - $80 Lawn Ticket Price: $33 (price increases $5 day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
The Button Room Museum
We are a vintage and antique Button Museum. Our button displays rotate on a monthly basis based upon the current theme. Visitors will be given an opportunity to view beautiful buttons on display and learn more about two incredible women who saved and preserved everything (beautiful objects and historical artifacts). The museum will host a variety of small clubs, exhibitions, workshops, and events.
CITY: Gurnee
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performs Salome at Ravinia
The centerpiece of Ravinia's celebration of R. Strauss's 150th anniversary is his immortal opera Salome, with Patricia Racette. Based on a play by Oscar Wilde. Reserved ticket prices: $25 - $90 Lawn Seat: $10
CITY: Highland Park
The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen at Ravinia
The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen returns to Ravinia with artistic director and conductor Paavo Järvi for an evening of Brahms. Reserved ticket prices: $65 Lawn ticket price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
The Knights with Dawn Upshaw at Ravinia
The dynamic independent orchestra The Knights returns to Ravinia for the fifth straight summer, brilliant soprano Dawn Upshaw rejoins them on the Martin Theatre stage. Martin Theatre Reserved Ticket Price: $40 - $60 Lawn Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
The Moody Blues at Ravinia
For over thirty years, The Moody Blues have been musical mainstays on concert stages, recordings and the airwaves. The Moody Blues brings their music to Ravinia for 2 concerts. Reserved Ticket Price: $90 - $100 Lawn Ticket Price: $38 (prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
The Moody Blues at Ravinia
For over thirty years, The Moody Blues have been musical mainstays on concert stages, recordings and the airwaves. The Moody Blues brings their music to Ravinia for 2 concerts. Reserved Ticket Price: $90 - $100 Lawn Ticket Price: $38 (prices are increased by $5 on the day of the show)
CITY: Highland Park
The Music of ABBA as performed by Arrival
Arrival From Sweden is the only group who has got an unreleased ABBA song directly from ABBA, the song will be released worldwide in 2014. Arrival From Sweden is the only group who has the exclusive right to copy ABBA's original outfits Reserved Ticket Price: $45 - $60 Lawn Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
The Ragdale Foundation
Guided tours (by reservation only) of Ragdale, a nationally renowned artists' community built by noted architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, include a walk through the historic house and gardens as well as a studio visit with an artist-in-residence.
CITY: Lake Forest
The Ragdale Foundation
Art, architecture, and garden tours of Howard Van Doren Shaw's summer retreat. The house and gardens, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places among examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the country. It house 12 artists at a time.
CITY: Lake Forest
Tony Bennett at Ravinia
Tony Bennett's artistry and accomplishments are applauded here at home and all over the world by people from 12 to 90 years old. Now in his seventh decade of singing, Tony Bennett has somehow kept his unique voice, with its beauty and range, its strength and style, and still in perfect pitch. But as talented as he is, Tony's most impressive quality is the giving spirit! Don't miss this great opportunity. Tickets are $91-$101 for reserved and $34 for the lawn seats bought in advance and $39 the day of the show.
CITY: Highland Park
Train with The Wallflowers at Ravinia
The San Francisco pop band performs on August 22 and 23, 2014 at Ravinia. Also appearing: The Wallflowers Reserved Ticket Price: $90 - $110 Lawn Seat Price: $38 (price goes up $5 day of the shows)
CITY: Highland Park
Uncle Buck - New Trier High School, 7 Happ Rd., Northfield
n this sweet comedy, irresponsible Uncle Buck is left to baby-sit his rebellious niece and her two siblings when their parents leave to visit a sick relative. The movie was filmed in several towns along the North Shore. Sites include New Trier High School in Winnetka, one of the most prestigious high schools in the Chicago area.
CITY: Northfield
Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Vienna Waltzes and Dances Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
Throughout history, few places have proved such a fertile ground for music as Vienna. Join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as they do a program of works iconic of the city's legacy. Reserved Ticket Price: $25 - $0 Lawn Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Village of Greyslake Heritage Center and Museum
The Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Historical Society stages regular programs, works with the Executive Director on engaging exhibitions, conducts tours and keeps residents and visitors connected with Grayslake's rich past. For more information, visit the Grayslake Historical Society's website at www.grayslakehistory.org.
CITY: Grayslake
Vocalists from Ravinia's Steans Music Institute
Vocalists from Ravinia's Steans Music Institute perform at Bennett Gordan Hall. Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Vocalists from Ravinia's Steans Music Institute at Ravinia
Program R. Strauss 150th Anniversary Program Bennett Gordon Hall Reserved Ticket Price: $10 No Lawn Seating
CITY: Highland Park


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Waffle House eyes Boone
by Anna Oakes
Waffle House, a 24-hour restaurant chain with 1,500 establishments across the Southeast, is making moves to open a new restaurant in Boone.
On Dec. 6, the company will appear before the Boone Board of Adjustment to request a variance from a town Unified Development Ordinance requirement that driveways be at least 150 feet apart in the corridor districts.
The request is for a half-acre vacant lot on Blowing Rock Road between Jerry Butler's dentist office and Boone Bike & Touring. According to meeting materials, Waffle House's proposed driveway would be 80 feet from the adjacent driveway to the west and 108 feet from the adjacent driveway to the east.
Speaking in September, Waffle House spokesperson Kelly Thrasher said, "I can tell you that we are looking in Boone, but at this time, nothing has been confirmed."
Thrasher did not respond to emailed questions as of presstime.
Waffle House offers a variety of foods with a "breakfast focus," according to its website.

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The 10 Grossest Urban Legends Ever Told
Here is a handpicked collection of our very favorite, absolutely 100% true (heh!) tales of revolting food contaminations, creepy-crawly insect infestations, sexually-transmitted horrors, and all-around nauseating human behavior. Each and every story is guaranteed to disgust. Enjoy!
Bananas Spread Flesh-Eating Disease
Necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and deadly disease, allegedly infects an entire crop of Costa Rican fruit.
Beetle Boy
Newspaper accounts of the ordeal of Chandan Goswami, a 13-year-old Indian boy who astounded physicians by urinating live beetles.
The Body in the Bed
A classic urban legend. Honeymooners notice a strange odor in their hotel room and decide to peek under the mattress, only to find...
Boiled Brains
How not to dry your hair.
Brain Maggots / Sushi Worms (Photos)
Disturbing images of what appears to be a worm infestation of a live human brain are circulating attached to two completely different stories, both of which are terrifying, but false.
Breast Infestation (Photo & Video)
Emailed image and video purport to document the medical case of anthropologist Susan McKinley, who failed to seek treatment for a rash and wound up with an infestation of larvae in her breast.
Brown Recluse Spider Bite (Photos)
Emailed photos purport to show the progressive deterioration of a wound caused by the bite of a brown recluse spider.
Capri Sun Mold Warning
Viral image, apparently authentic, shows a glob of mold found in a pouch of Capri Sun fruit drink. Similar incidents have been reported previously.
Celebrity Stomach Pump
Did you hear that (Insert Name of Rock Star Here) collapsed onstage and had to be rushed to the emergency room, where a pint of semen was pumped from his/her stomach?
Cockroach Eggs on Envelopes
Postal Service worker's tongue gives birth to live cockroach!
Cockroach Eggs in Soft Drink Straws
Forwarded email warns that dark-colored straws offered with soft drinks in fast food restaurants are likely to contain cockroach eggs or excrement.
Cockroach Egg Tacos at Taco Bell
A fast-food horror story, as told in six different locations around the U.S.
Crocodile Eats Golfer (Photo)
Little did the Palm Beach golfer realize as he tramped off alone to the seventh hole that he was about to become Ol' Mose's last meal.
Crustacean Love
Reasons not to have sex with a lobster. (Caution: a very bawdy email tale featuring explicit language some will find offensive.)
Dead Frog Found in Can of Peas (Photos)
(NOT a hoax!) Irate consumer complains in forwarded email about finding a tiny dead frog inside a can of Kroger peas. With revolting photo documentation...
Do Energy Drinks Contain Bull Semen?
Longstanding rumors claim the secret ingredient responsible for the boost you get from Red Bull and other energy drinks is bull semen.
Do They Eat Babies in China? (Photos)
Photos circulated on the Internet seem to prove that human infants are eaten in China. Are they real? (Not for the faint of heart!)
Doctors Find Live Worm in Patient's Eye (Photos)
Revolting photos show the surgical removal of a live worm from the eye of an unfortunate patient who purportedly contracted the parasite from ordinary house dust.
Don't Drink the Sea Water
Forwarded email accompanied by a photo purportedly showing the penis of a blue whale claims that the male of that species produces over 400 gallons of sperm in a single mating session.
Dumb Burglars Snort Stolen Cremains
As allegedly reported in a Florida newspaper, stupid burglars confuse woman's cremated remains for crack cocaine.
Gerbilling Mishap Injures Two
The rectal rodent was the least of their worries...
Human Meat Found in McDonald's Meat Factory
Satirical article claims inspectors found human and horse meat stored in the freezers of a McDonald's meat factory.
I Like My Pizza Without the 'P'
A tasty banquet of correspondence from the urban legends mailroom. Topic: food contamination. Yum!
Man Arrested for Having Sex with Pumpkin
"Police arrested Patrick Lawrence, a 22-year-old white male, resident of Dacula, GA, in a pumpkin patch at 11:38 p.m. Friday. Lawrence will be charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, public indecency, and public intoxication at the Gwinnett County courthouse on Monday..."
Man Keeps Dead Wife in Glass Coffee Table (Photo)
According to this forwarded email, Arizona resident Jeff Green preserved the body of his dead wife Lucy in a specially-built glass coffee table, which is on display in his living room.
Mechanically Separated Chicken
A viral image purportedly showing the manufacture of mechanically separated chicken, a thick, pink paste made by mechanically stripping poultry off the bone and forcing it through a sieve.
The Necrophiliac's Gift
Note to self: never have sex with someone who works in a morgue.
Peanut Butter Surprise
Shocking proof that dog is woman's best friend, too.
Rectal Foreign Objects
Writer Leif 'Trials of a Gay-Seeming Straight Male' Ueland glosses the execrable Richard Gere gerbil-in-the-butt legend in his probing article for Nerve.com, 'Everything but the Gerbil'...
Restaurant Closed for Serving Rats, Mice, etc. as Food
Email hoax claims an "Asian/Chinese" restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia was recently closed by authorities for offering dishes made of rats, mice, kittens and puppies.
Scrotum Self-Repair
Perhaps the most inventive use of an industrial staple gun you're ever likely to see. Grisly but true!
Snail Eats Man's Brain
Dear Urban Legends: Have people gotten sick due to snails eating their brains?
The McPus Sandwich
Hold the mayo!!
The Queen and the Scottish Soldiers (Photos)
Emailed image shows Queen Elizabeth of England sitting amidst a group of kilt-wearing Scottish soldiers, one of whom reveals a wee bit too much of his manhood.
Do fast food chains sometimes substitute ground worms for beef in their hamburgers to cut costs?


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I explode myths that pervade health policy debates.
Affordable Care Act enthusiasts repeatedly dismiss concerns over the law's threat to U.S. jobs. New York Times writer Bill Keller, for example, insists the validly of these assertions is on par with urban legends.
I can understand why the Old Gray Lady's fact-checkers might steer clear of the op-ed page. After all, rebutting the many dubious claims peppering Paul Krugman's columns likely would chew up a lot of valuable resources. Fortunately, this blog is dedicated precisely to divining the truth in such claims and advancing the public debate.
To his credit, Mr. Keller acknowledges that the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office was the original source of the allegedly mythical claim that the ACA will reduce employment by "about 800,000
jobs." He then sneers:
Sounds like a job-killer, right? Not if you read what the C.B.O. actually wrote. While some low-wage jobs might be lost, the C.B.O. number mainly refers to workers who — being no longer so dependent on employers for their health-care safety net — may choose to retire earlier or work part time. Those jobs would then be open for others who need them. [Emphasis added].
Mr. Keller's interpretation invalidates the very premise of the CBO analysis. What the report said specifically is that the ACA will reduce the amount of labor used in the economy by roughly half a percent [1]. If those who lost jobs were simply replaced by others who need them, then there would be no reduction in the amount of labor used in the economy. In fact, every year millions of workers leave jobs and are replaced by others. And analysts properly dub that "turnover" not "loss."
In an attempt at misdirection, Mr. Keller concedes the law will eliminate 800,000 jobs but then suggests most of the loss will consist of people who voluntarily leave the labor force because they would no longer have to work for their health benefits. Under the ACA, these individuals would qualify for Medicaid or exchange subsidies. This appears to be perfectly fine with Mr. Keller since, after all, they weren't fired. But of course, it is not particularly good for the economy to have potential workers who are idle—especially if the reason they have chosen to be idle is because other working taxpayers are supporting them.
Moreover, the biggest losers under the ACA will be the least educated and least skilled workers in society. Under the law, large employers who do not provide health coverage will be fined $2,000 per full-time worker not counting the first 30. This increase is equivalent to about $1 an hour or a 14 percent increase in the minimum wage—a relative increase larger than nearly all others over the past 50 years.
Voluminous studies have demonstrated that minimum wage laws—however well-intentioned—actually increase unemployment among the very group they are intended to help. Even the CBO analysis acknowledges this negative impact [2]. Yes, some low-wage workers will benefit from the Medicaid expansions and exchange subsidies, but this will be little consolation to those who lose their job as a result of this mandate. How many such low wage workers will be put out of work by their employers? A reasonable estimate is more than 110,000 [3]. As AEI President Arthur Brooks has shown in his latest book The Road to Freedom, taking away someone's chances at earned success isn't good for them or for society.
Still, the direct job losses imposed by the ACA pale in comparison to the hidden losses that will result from its more than $500 billion in new taxes. I have elsewhere calculated that in its first ten years, the ACA would shrink the economy by a minimum of $157 billion (if its scheduled tax increases all are implemented) and perhaps by as much as $550 billion (if, as is likely, Congress elects to soften the blow of draconian cuts in Medicare payment rates to doctors and hospitals by raising taxes to avoid having to impose them) [4]. Since GDP per worker is roughly $59 per hour, and the average U.S. worker works 1,787 hours, these GDP losses are roughly equivalent to the loss of 150,000 to 520,000 jobs on an annualized basis [5]. The CBO has never calculated the impact of higher taxes on lost output, so there is no special significance to its ignoring this impact in its cost estimate of ACA. The point is that when we consider both the direct and "hidden" costs of ACA, the adverse impact is 19 to 65 percent higher than the formally estimated 800,000 jobs figure.
In a country that employs 160 million workers, the loss of 950,000 to 1.3 million jobs may not seem a lot. But we already have 5 million fewer workers than we did four years ago. We should not be casual about adding another million more to this count. The bottom line is that the ACA will result in roughly a million or more fewer employed Americans. No amount of hand-waving by the law's proponents can avoid this inconvenient truth.
Update 1
March 19, 2013. It appears that estimates of Obamacare-related job losses are rising. "Using independent cost estimates, the Research Foundation's BSIM (Business Size Impact Module) predicts the rise in cost of employer-sponsored insurance stemming from the health insurance tax will result in a reduction in private sector employment of 146,000 to 262,000 jobs by 2022, with 59 percent of the job losses coming from small businesses. This will amount to a reduction of U.S. real output (sales) by between $19 billion to $35 billion during the same time frame. A similar study released in 2011 predicted a loss of 125,000 to 249,000 jobs and $18 to $30 billion in sales by 2021."
Note also that the CBO estimates of job losses are "static" estimates that do not take into account the dynamic effects of Obamacare on innovation and U.S. competitiveness, a topic I addressed in a later post. The point being that 1 million jobs lost is looking more and more like a conservative estimate of the number of fewer weeks that will result from this misguided law.
Update 2
March 20, 2013. All the estimates reported above do not include the impact of the 2.3% excise tax on the medical device industry. This tax, which is imposed on gross revenues (and hence represents a far higher share of profits for such companies) would result in the loss of 43,000 jobs and further impede medtech innovation, according to a 2011 study by the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed).
Thus, when the CBO estimate of 800,000 jobs lost is combined with my figures on deadweight losses, and the estimates of excise-tax-related job losses from BSIM and AdvaMed, we end up with estimated job losses that range from a low of 1,139,000 to 1,625,000 jobs exclusive of any dynamic effects on employment arising from adverse effects on U.S. competitiveness.
[1] The 800,000 figure is a statistical construct. As explained by CBO's director in testimony before the House Budget Committee, one half percent applied to the estimated 160 million U.S. workers in 2021 (the end year of the CBO analysis) equals 800,000 fewer workers. But the director went on to say that this estimate is uncertain as it assumes average workers earning an average wage and working an average number of hours. However, the CBO report makes clear that the lion's share of lost jobs will be among lower wage workers who qualify for Medicaid or exchange subsidies. If the average wage of job-losers is half that of wage-earners in general, this would imply a larger number of workers would lose their jobs to produce a one half percent reduction in labor output.
[2] CBO says "the weight of the evidence suggests that raising the minimum wage has a negative but small effect on the employment of low-wage workers" (p. 4) and points readers to a solid review of the literature: David Neumark and William L. Wascher, "Minimum Wages and Employment." Foundations and Trends in Microeconomics, vol. 3, no. 1-2 (2007).
[3] This is based on a 2007 study that estimated 224,000 workers could become unemployed if firms were required to provide health insurance costing, on average, $2 per hour worked. Katherine Baickerr and Helen Levy, Employer Health Insurance Mandates and the Risk of Unemployment. Working Paper No. 13528, Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, October 2007. Since the ACA penalty is $1 an hour for a full-time worker, the impact would be roughly half as large. It is difficult to estimate with precision, however, since in calculating the employer penalty, the first 30 workers are not counted. Nevertheless, the point is to provide an illustrative number comparable to the 800,000 to give readers a rough sense of how many unlucky workers there might be.
[4] These figures include $157 billion related to the known taxes scheduled to be imposed, an additional $237 billion if $455 billion in required spending cuts on Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program are averted through tax increases, and an additional $156 billion if a permanent "doc fix" is likewise financed through higher taxes. Note that such a "doc fix" was not technically part of the ACA, but it had been promised to the American Medical Association as a quid pro quo to forestall their opposition to the legislation. It is highly unlikely the bill would have passed in the face of fierce AMA opposition.
[5] While this is a very crude, back-of-the-envelope calculation, it is consistent with estimates produced by others and if anything appears to be a lower bound estimate of the adverse impact on jobs. For example, the NFIB Research Foundation has estimated that the increase in premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance resulting from the annual fee on health insurers (which accounts for $90 billion of the roughly $500 billion in new tax revenues under ACA) will alone reduce private sector employment by 125,000 to 249,000 jobs in 2021. Michael J. Chow. Effects of the PPACA Health Insurance Premium Tax on Small Businesses and Their Employees. National Federation of Independent Business, November 9, 2011. Similarly, a dynamic impact analysis of the ACA concluded that the increase in federal debts alone will crowd out other productive investments, resulting in an estimated 670,000 lost job opportunities per year. Karen Campbell, Guinevere Nell and Paul Winfree. Obamacare: Impact on the Economy. Heritage Foundation, September 22, 2010.
Wow, another misinformation article full of manipulated numbers quoting extremist right wing sources for propaganda about ACA. The Republican author forgot one thing: the simple truth.
From the actual CBO site after the SCOTUS decision, not rewritten:
"ACA will have a net cost of $1,168 billion over the 2012–2022 period—compared with $1,252 billion projected in March 2012 for that 11-year period—for a net reduction of $84 billion. (Those figures do not include the budgetary impact of other provisions of the ACA, which in the aggregate reduce budget deficits.)" Note the "reduce" deficits — because it GROWS jobs, and already has added jobs. Here are three things since ACA was signed:
1. The economy has created over 3.2 million jobs since health reform was signed into law. (Unemployment has dropped from 9.8% in 3/10, fallout from the Bush free-market crash and legacy, to 8.2% in June this year, in spite of big employers having record profits while refusing to rehire after the 2008 bloodshed.
2. Healthcare was the largest contributor to employment
growth, with a 22% share that was almost twice as big as
3. The health care sector added an average of almost 30,000 jobs
per month over the last year.
MORE: http://dpc.senate.gov/docs/fs-112-2-57.pdf — check the sources: Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, CBO, not "leftist" conspiracy mongers.
Do the homework and stop the "big government" fraud being leveraged to browbeat middle class voters to cut their nose off with Romney. At least we have a chance for some progress with President Obama, however modest.
Good job. Thanks for posting.
According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center the claims of clearly biased and radically right-wing wonks that the "sky is falling" is simply misleading. The Annenberg Center has repeatedly voiced concern over manipulation and misinterpretation of facts and figures. This Forbes article and others of similar ilk are aimed at "exploiting public concern over continuing high unemployment, with little basis in fact."
CBO: The Congressional Budget Office(CBO) estimates that the legislation, on net, will reduce the amount of labor used in the economy by a small amount—roughly half a percent—primarily by reducing the amount of labor that workers choose to supply. …
The key here is "choose to supply." This is not the same as "job killers." The assertion of this author that those who choose to retire or otherwise exit the workforce will all qualify for Medicaid or exchange subsidies at the taxpayer expense or that these individuals have "lost their jobs" is ridiculous.
Spurious reasoning that results in nonsense continues. The author claims that the "biggest losers (of employment) will be the least educated and the least skilled." And how does he reach this conclusion? By saying that the $2,000 fine exacted upon employers who do not provide coverage is an increase of $1/hr to the minimum wage (or an increase of 14%), then claiming that "voluminous studies have demonstrated that minimum wage laws—however well-intentioned—actually increase unemployment among the very group they are intended to help." The assumptions and loose connections here have to leave one's head spinning. Just how does one arrive at the $1/hr figure when there is no evidence at all that employers will abandon employee health care plans in droves? And just where are the voluminous studies that demonstrate minimum wage laws increase unemployment? One article is hot-linked. This article by its own admission says that the research is "controversial" and somewhat inconclusive, at best.
NOTE on minimum wage:
Employers that provide employment at minimum wage leave employees dependent on food stamps, Medicaid benefits, and other state or federal programs for which a minimum-wage worker might qualify, depending on his or her circumstances. From where I sit, that means the taxpayers are left paying the wages for these minimum wage employees. Have we calculated this cost to the taxpayer?
And what about the assertion that the ACA will increase taxes by $500 billion and shrink the economy by $157 billion?
Total tax increases are estimated by the Joint Committee on Taxation to be $49.9 billion in 2016, and to total $675.3 billion over the next 10 years (excluding mandate penalties). And the biggest revenue-generating taxes by far fall on those earning more than $200,000 a year, or $250,000 a year for couples. I'll bet that has the conservative's panty hose in a twist!
Those upper-income earners will pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on income above those thresholds, and they'll pay a 3.8 percent tax on investment income. Those two taxes in the law account for $317.7 billion over 10 years, according to JCT estimates. That's 47 percent of the total tax revenue from the law — again, excluding the mandate penalty.
The next largest tax is the excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans, which is expected to bring in $111 billion over 10 years. That revenue doesn't come from the excise tax itself. Rather, the CBO and JCT expect employers and employees to sign up for plans that stay below the excise tax threshold. Employers would then increase workers' salaries in lieu of giving more expensive benefits. And the government would make money on the increased payroll tax revenue on those increased salaries.
All in all the hooey spread here is just that.
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GLASGOW — Bob Risley
GLASGOW — Robert P. "Bob" Risley, 64, of Glasgow, died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at his home after an illness. He was born in Herkimer, NY the son of the late Edward S. Risley, Jr. and Jean Risley Gaudin of New York who survives. Bob was a Vietnam veteran and was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service with the rank of TSgt. He retired in 2003 from the U.S. Postal Service and was also a former police officer with the Glasgow Police Dept. Currently as a deputy with the Barren Co. Sheriff's Office, he was a member of the Barren Co. Court House security team. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Glasgow.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Judy Spillman Risley; two daughters, Yvonne R. Wilkinson (Randy), of Glasgow, and Yvette M. Jenkins (David), of California; six grandchildren, Kristen Haley Wilkinson and Kole Wilkinson, of Glasgow, and Cody, Cayden, Camrey and Carsdyn Jenkins, all of California; one brother, Donald E. Risley, of New York; three sisters, Carolyn A. Yardley (Terry) and Sheila White (Tim), both of New York, and Patricia M. Strickland (Dan) of Maine. Seven nieces and one nephew also survive.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2012, at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation is in progress until time for the service.
Alternate expressions of sympathy may be made to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 500 S. Green St., Glasgow, KY 42141.


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After seven years of dreaming and planning, the final phase of the Trauma Intervention Program of Merrimack Valley's healing garden and Brenda Waller Way at Schruender Park in Methuen was completed last weekend with the planting of 110 juniper shrubs around the garden labyrinth.
Dr. Jayan Marie Landry, co-founder and director of the Andover-based TIP, says her program, which has supported more than 20,000 citizens in the region over the past two decades, is pleased to offer the public healing garden for all to enjoy.
After Brenda Waller, a dedicated TIP volunteer, lost her 10-year battle with breast cancer in 2006, Landry worked with Waller's daughter, Lindsay, to turn their dream for a community healing garden into reality.
Landry would accompany Waller to her chemotherapy treatments at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where they came to appreciate its Ulfelder Healing Garden. She wanted to create a similar place for local residents. Overlooking the Merrimack River at the end of Calumet Road, TIP's garden in Waller's memory includes six granite memorial benches and the labyrinth.
TIP is a group of specially trained citizen volunteers who are called by police officers, firefighters and hospital personnel to provide on-scene, emotional and practical support to children and adults who are victims of traumatic events in the first few hours following a tragedy.
The TIP team continues to raise money to support the garden. Its seventh annual TIP Family 5K walk in memory of Brenda and Don Waller is set for Nov. 3 at the Claddagh Restaurant & Pub in Lawrence. The Andover Police Relief Association kicked off the walk's T-shirt sponsorship with the first $200 donation. More sponsorships are being accepted over the next couple weeks.
For more information or to support the organization or walk, call 978-475-8477 or visit www.traumaintervention.com.


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Internationally renown recording artist Prince is pictured here at the Apollo theater on Oct. 14 2010, not wearing the scent he didn't help promote.
A New York referee has told 10-time platinum recording artist Prince, formerly the artist known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, he must pay a Philadelphia cosmetics company close to $4 million. The lawsuit stems from claims about a perfume named for his last LP, 3121, The New York Law Journal reports.
After the release of the 2006 album, the singer promised Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics the use of his likeness, among other forms of agreed-upon support. The company dropped a cool $2.5 million in promotion and licensing, but the Revolution leader apparently failed to come through.
The suit states Prince has been totally mum to the smell-smiths, as has anyone related to its promotion:
"Since July 2007, despite repeated attempts by Revelations there have been virtually no communications from anyone who could commit to or coordinate any promotional efforts by Prince."
The final, legally binding decision won't be made until a judge steps in to review.
Recommended reading: The New York Law Review


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Storming Atlanta
Pistons vs. Hawks: First Half
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Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks Game Preview - April 8, 2014
The Atlanta Hawks took a big step forward in their quest for a playoff berth last time out.
They would appear to have a good chance to inch even closer with the Detroit Pistons coming to town.
Atlanta goes for an 11th consecutive home win over the road-challenged Pistons on Tuesday night.
The Hawks (34-42) are seeking a third straight victory overall after easily winning 107-88 at Indiana on Sunday. Jeff Teague stayed hot with 25 points as Atlanta shot over 56.0 percent for the second consecutive game.
Just a Winner
On a night the Pistons finished with three 20-point scorers and he put up another eyebrow-raising line – 19 points, 20 rebounds – Andre Drummond cut through the typical round of postgame questions right to the chase.
"The reason we really won this game," Drummond said, a comeback from 19 down to beat Boston, "is Peyton Siva."
He played 15 minutes and missed all three of his shots, but before John Loyer was asked a specific question about Siva after the game, he volunteered, "How couldn't you root for Peyton Siva down the stretch?"
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Thanks, Harry
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Updating our previous post on Patrick Kaleta's deal, here's his contract figures (he made $522,000 last year):
Total deal: 2 years, $1.815 million
2010-11: $860,000
2011-12: $955,000
Seems reasonable -- if Kaleta can stay on the ice. That would be a lot of money for a guy who can't play more than 55 games or so. We'll see.
Darcy Regier told me he continues to have discussion with Tim Kennedy as well. So perhaps the Sabres can stay out of arbitration altogether.
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Posted: Thursday, July 12, 2012 --- 7:11p.m.
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) -- Two women who were in charge of paying the bills for the Town of Dale are accused of making more than $78,000 in personal purchases with town credit cards.
Former clerk Marcia Kelly faces 29 felony charges while ex-treasurer Erica Siewert is facing 12 felonies. WLUK-TV reports (http://bit.ly/Moigt1 ) the women admitted to the town board last month their spending dates back to 2006. They've both resigned.
According to the criminal complaint, Kelly used town cards to make about $50,000 in purchases at locations including the Ho Chunk Casino in Baraboo and hotels in Wisconsin and Illinois. She allegedly used town funds to pay them off. Siewert allegedly spent more than $28,000 worth of town funds for personal purchases.
Neither woman nor their attorneys would comment after their court appearances Thursday.
Information from: WLUK-TV, http://www.fox11online.com
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SOUTH LONDON — The Knox County All-Stars entered the District 4 Minor League Tournament unbeaten, but suffered their first loss of the All-Star season Tuesday.
Knox County jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, as pitcher Bradon Hembree was able to keep Hazard/Perry at bay at the plate.
Knox County wasn't able to push across any runs in the top of the second inning, while Hazard/Perry's Andrew Ford scored thanks to a hit by Braxton Ambergy, cutting his team's deficit to one run at 2-1.
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Hazard/Perry continued to struggle at the plate during the third and fourth innings, but finally began to make some noise in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Cole Skiles, Jarrett Napier and Ford each reached base and eventually scored after a hit by Aspen Combs, which tied the game at four apiece.
Knox County tried to rally in the top of the sixth inning, but went down in order at the plate.
Hazard/Perry had a chance to win the game in the bottom of the inning, but left the winning run stranded at second.
Knox County continued to struggle at the plate in the top of the seventh inning, going down in order again. Hazard/Perry had a chance to win in the bottom of the inning, but left runners stranded on first and second.
Knox County's Braxton Smith reached base with a hit in the top of the eighth, but was left stranded, which allowed Hazard/Perry to pick up the win in the bottom of the inning after a run-scoring hit by Jarrett Napier.


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Suicide Bomber From U.S. Came Home Before Attack
Moner Mohammad Abusalha, a Florida man who died in a suicide attack in Syria in May, traveled to the U.S. for several months after training with a group allied with Al Qaeda.
July 31, 2014, Thursday
Racy Photos Were Often Shared at N.S.A., Snowden Says
Edward J. Snowden said lax oversight allowed for members of the United States military to pass around sexually explicit photos they had intercepted.
July 21, 2014, Monday
With Jet Strike, War in Ukraine Is Felt Globally
The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 rippled across multiple continents, bringing home in vivid relief the consequences of a struggle that had seemed far removed for many.
July 20, 2014, Sunday
U.S. Sees Evidence of Russian Links to Jet's Downing
President Obama pointed to the Kremlin's role in arming rebels in the area of the attack and referred to the events there as an "outrage of unspeakable proportions."
July 19, 2014, Saturday
Chinese Hackers Extending Reach to Smaller U.S. Agencies, Officials Say
American officials are mystified by the pedestrian nature of some of the new targets, among them the Government Printing Office.
July 16, 2014, Wednesday
Canadian Killed in Syria Lives On as Pitchman for Jihadis
ISIS, the militant group that controls large parts of Iraq and Syria, has distributed a recruiting video using Andre Poulin, a Canadian who converted to Islam and later died in battle.
July 16, 2014, Wednesday
F.B.I. Honors Office Opened Amid Struggle for Civil Rights
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July 11, 2014, Friday
Chinese Hackers Pursue Key Data on U.S. Workers
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A 58-year-old man, who was tased by Contra Costa Sheriff's deputies Tuesday afternoon for being uncooperative, was later found dead in a holding cell at county jail in Martinez.
According to Sheriff's Department spokesman Jimmy Lee, the inmate was brought to the jail from Pinole Tuesday morning. He was in the intake area of the jail around 12:30 p.m. when he became "physically combative." He was escorted to a holding cell, where he continued to be uncooperative, Lee said. A deputy then used his taser on the inmate, who was moved to a safety cell and checked by medical staff.
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Hyosung is not a common name to United State motorcyclists. However, this Korean company has been working unnoticed in the background of the motorcycle world for over 30 years. In the late 1970s, Hyosung partnered with Suzuki, creating motors for the well-known Suzuki motorcycles. In 1988, Hyosung was the official motorcycle supplier of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In 2005, Hyosung established a North American division of the company. Ever since then, this motorcycle manufacturer has been quietly improving their bikes and becoming more competitive in the United States market. Because of these improvements, Hyosung is beginning to transform the opinions of many American motorcyclists about Asian motorcycles. Hyosung proves that Asian motorcycles are just as reliable and stylish as many American bikes, and the 2008 Hyosung Aquila demonstrates this fact. An added bonus is that Hyosung gives consumers great-looking motorcycles at very economical prices.
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|See also extrasensory perception the alleged power of perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
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clairvoyance clair·voy·ance (klâr-voi'əns)
The perception of objects or events that cannot be perceived by the senses.
knowledge of information not necessarily known to any other person, not obtained by ordinary channels of perceiving or reasoning-thus a form of extrasensory perception (ESP). Spiritualists also use the term to mean seeing or hearing (clairaudience) the spirits of the dead that are said to surround the living. Research in parapsychology-such as testing a subject's ability to predict the order of cards in a shuffled deck-has yet to provide conclusive support for the existence of clairvoyance.
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On Saturday, November 10, The Friends of Mabry Park, in partnership with Cobb County Parks and Recreation, will be hosting the Mabry Park Preview from 9 AM until 2 PM. Located in Northeast Cobb County, Mabry Park is over 26 beautiful acres of undeveloped rolling pasture and woodlands.
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AUBURN, Ala. If theres one thing Gus Malzahn will never change about his coaching philosophy, its a commitment to being physical.
Depending on the makeup of his team from year-to-year, however, other aspects can be altered. Take Auburns approach to scrimmages this spring. In its most recent scrimmage, which took place Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium, Malzahn made the decision to split it into a half-practice, half-scrimmage. In the practice portion, the more experienced players took precedence.
When the Tigers moved on to the scrimmage, younger members of the team were the center of attention.
There were some of the guys that were starters last year that we knew a lot about that didn't participate in the scrimmage, Malzahn said afterward. Overall it was good for us to get some information on some guys. The emphasis was on building depth.
The coach admitted it was good that there are so few position battles to sort out this spring, as it has allowed the Tigers to focus on other areas. He contrasted it with last spring; at that point, just a few months into his tenure, he and his coaching staff were worried about simply installing their offensive and defensive schemes.
Now, the Tigers are well past that, beginning to incorporate wrinkles they normally wouldnt get to until fall camp.
Just dont think Malzahn is anywhere near satisfied.
We haven't arrived. Don't get me wrong we do know a lot about our guys, (but) we've got to finish this thing, he said. We've got two more weeks. That's what I just told them. We've got two more weeks and we've got to put the hammer down and we've got to make sure we get better.
When asked what he wants to see improve before the A-Day game rolls around April 19, Malzahn, as one would expect, replied overall execution in every aspect.
We're starting to get people in positions and they've got plenty of reps and now they've just got to get better at what they do, he said.
Once Saturdays film is evaluated, the coaching staff will have a better idea of where the team stands.
From there, theyll plot out how they want to handle the final six sessions of the spring.
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Slow traffic ahead.
The warning signs are already out along Interstate 70 from the Indiana-Illinois state line to Indianapolis.
As the weather improves, road projects are blossoming along with spring flowers across the state, and the public is being urged to be prepared for traffic slowdowns and to pay attention to other motorists who may not be so alert.
"We need the cooperation of all drivers to obey the speed limits, not follow too closely, be prepared to slow or stop and wear vehicle restraints," said Sgt. Joe Watts of the Indiana State Police at Putnamville, recalling the crash-prone months last year during I-70 construction projects.
"Last year was a very busy time for ISP and other emergency responders along the I-70 corridor from Illinois to the Hendricks/Marion County Line," Watts aid. "Within the counties of Vigo, Clay, Putnam, and Hendricks, there were 535 crashes reported with 438 listed as property damage, 88 listed as personal injury with 139 injuries, and 9 listed as fatal crashes with 11 fatalities."
The number of crashes raised concerns not only among the motoring public in general, but also with local school officials who realized that utilizing I-70 to transport students in buses in construction zones was a risky undertaking.
Vigo County Danny Tanoos said that just like last year, he plans to restrict buses from using I-70 whenever construction zones are present.
"I am thankful every day that we did that last year, considering all of the accidents and fatalities that occurred out there," Tanoos said.
It might take a bus longer to reach an "away" sporting event or some other extracurricular activity by transporting students on local roads and highways, he said, but it is safer to keep buses out of construction zones where other motorists could cause an accident.
The Indiana Department of Transportation is hoping to alert motorists to the coming projects with signage and construction barrels in advance of pending projects. As soon as today, some projects could begin. Six project are already scheduled for the Terre Haute to Indianapolis corridor, and another project will be sent out for bids in May.
Debbie Calder, communications director for the Crawfordsville district of INDOT, told the Tribune-Star on Tuesday that the first three projects to begin are completions of work started last year.
"The contractor plans on beginning as soon as the weather allows, possibly next week," Calder said. "The contractor on these three projects has to finish up some guardrail adjustments, pavement markings and a couple of patches."
Watch for lane restrictions starting in the following areas:
• I-70 from 5.85 miles east of Indiana 59 in Clay County to 3.14 miles west of Indiana 243 in Putnam County.
• I-70 from U.S. 231 in Putnam County to Little Point Road in Morgan County.
• I-70 from 0.5 mile west of Indiana 39 in Hendricks County to 0.47 mile west of Indiana 267 in Hendricks County.
The contractor, Rieth-Riley Construction, plans to be done with these three projects in April.
Another project that could begin as soon as weather allows runs from Little Point (Exit 51) in Morgan County to more than one-half mile west of Indiana 39 in Hendricks County.
Between Terre Haute and Brazil, road work is planned to start in April from one mile east of U.S. 40/Indiana 46 to Indiana 59 in Clay County.
In May, additional road work will run from about three miles west of Indiana 243 to about one-half mile west of U.S. 231, all in Putnam County. That project is expected to be completed by July 31.
One other project is scheduled for bid letting in May, and it is a patch and resurface project on I-70 from one mile west of U.S. 41 in Terre Haute to Indiana 46/U.S. 40 in eastern Vigo County.
The 2012 road construction season kept much of I-70 reduced to one lane of travel in each direction for most of the summer, with some exceptions during holiday weekends when the lane restrictions were temporarily lifted.
Early in the year, police agencies noticed an increase in traffic accidents -- from crashes involving merges to chain-reaction rear-endings that clogged the traffic zones.
"ISP and INDOT quickly noticed the frequency and severity of the crashes and began to hold meetings to remedy the problem," Sgt. Watts recalls. "While ISP was working around the clock in the construction zones, crashes were still occurring."
INDOT made some changes in lane restrictions and the time limits on lane closures, and that seemed to help reduce the crashes, he said.
"But make no mistake about it, the vast majority of the crashes were due to driver error -- such as distractions, speeding, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash, following too closely and not paying attention to road signage," Watts said.
"In my 27-years with the ISP, 2012 appeared to the busiest for I-70 crashes," Watts said. "The crashes appeared preventable if the drivers were paying better attention to their driving. We cannot stress that enough, drivers need to pay strict attention to their driving. Lives depend on it."
Reporter Lisa Trigg can be reached at 812-231-4254 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @TribStarLisa.
Projects planned on I-70
Starting in March
• From 5.85 miles east of Indiana 59 (Brazil exit) to 3.14 miles west of Indiana 243 (Putnamville exit)
• From US 231 (Cloverdale exit) to Little Point Road
• From half-mile west of Indiana 39 (Monrovia exit) to half-mile west of Indiana 267 (Mooresville/ Plainfield exit)
• From half-mile east of Little Point (Exit 51) to half-mile west of Indiana 39 (Monrovia exit)
Starting in April
• From one mile east of US 40/Indiana 46 to Indiana 59 (Brazil exit)
Starting in May
• From 3 miles west of Indiana 243 (Putnamville exit) to half-mile west of US 231 (Cloverdale exit)
Later this year/no start date announced
• From one mile west of US 41 to SR 46/US 40