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Hometown Christmas
The community of White Hall invites you to come home this holiday season and join in the celebration from 10am to 2pm. Whiteside Park will be transformed into a wonderland of craft vendors offering an array of handmade items for purchase. Take a break from shopping by grabbing a bite to eat at the food booths, then sit back and enjoy the local entertainment.
CITY: White Hall
Dailey & Vincent: "Spirit of Christmas Concert"
Three-time Grammy nominated Daily & Vincent, one of the most elite Bluegrass acts in America, returns to Effingham to delight us again with their "Spirit of Christmas Concert". Spearheaded by four-time International Bluegrass Music Association's "Vocalist of the Year" winner Jamie Dailey and five-time Grammy Award winner Darrin Vincent, this Bluegrass powerhouse will get you in the mood for the season with their highly acclaimed signature sound live concert performance.
CITY: Effingham
A Christmas Carol - The Limestone Stage
From the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to the innocent Tiny Tim, this holiday classic is beloved by generations around the globe on television and movies. Now comes a unique opportunity to see it live and join the action! This version will be performed "radio style" that will include audience participation.
CITY: Lockport
Chicago Family Fun Expo
The Chicago Family Fun Expo is designed for families to be introduced to local and national companies to enrich life. The event will have fun activities Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission Adults $7;
CITY: St. Charles
Antique and Collectible Markets
Join us for 25,000 sq. ft. of quality antiques and collectibles. The best and largest selection of collectibles anywhere. Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm. Admission $6.
CITY: St. Charles
Country Treasures Holiday Craft Show
Huge selection of home decor and personal accessories just in time for Spring! Held at the Oakley Lindsay Center, 3rd & York, Quincy. Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission is $3/ kids 12 & under free. 217.223.1000
CITY: Quincy
Wing Fest
Sample savory hotwings from the talented chefs of area restaurants. Sponsored by the Great River Restaurant Association and held at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center in downtown Quincy. Held annually the day before Superbowl Sunday. For more information contact 217-223-1000.
CITY: Quincy
Christkindl Weekend
Experience the old world charm of a German Christkindl celebration. Horsedrawn wagon rides, St. Nickolas, lantern parade, carolers, music, cookie decorating and more.
CITY: Frankfort
The Philadelphia Story
The Lord family of Philadelphia is getting ready for a wedding! A merry mix-up of who is who at the house is just the beginning as reporters try to get the story and our bride tries to find her way to a normal life and we get to find out who she eventually walks down the aisle with! F-Sa 7:30PM; Su 2PM.
CITY: Chicago Heights
Active Aging - An Expo for ages 50 and older
This free event will offer information to baby boomers and seniors on financial planning, real estate, health, travel and more. 9AM-2PM.
CITY: Orland Park
Shamrockin St. Pat's Weekend Party
Weekend of St. Pats Festivities- 4 Days of Irish Entertainment, Irish Fare, Raffles, St. Pats Day Gear and South Side Irish Parade bus trip. Family friendly all weekend. Family owned and operated for 27 years. 12PM-close.
CITY: Lansing
Quincy Classic Boat Show
Quincy Classic Boat Show! Join us at Kessler Park! Classic boats will be making a 17 mile Mississippi River Run from Mark Twain's home town of Hannibal, MO to Quincy, IL. FREE registration for participants - Also during the event is the self-powered boat sale and swap meet in Kesler Park. For anyone wanting to buy or sell a row boat. For more information or to register your classic boat visit www.quincyboatshow.com
CITY: Quincy
Folk Life Festival
Join us for our Annual Folk Life Festival! Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Quincy Museum and enjoy a variety of demonstrators, crafters and activities for children. Bring your appetite for our famous Buffalo Sandwiches, our Bake Sale booth and delicious caramel apples and old fashioned bottled soda. 1601 Maine Street Quincy, IL 62301 (217)224-7669 thequincymuseum.com
CITY: Quincy
WANTED: Featuring the Music of Bon Jovi
WANTED is the nation's number one tribute band performing the music of Bon Jovi. The band is an incredible concert experience that captures the atmosphere, excitement, and fun of the arena rock anthems that can only be described as Bon Jovi. We are going back to the 1980's and letting our hair down to rock in the New Year with a great concert experience.
CITY: Effingham
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker Ballet is a holiday tradition woven with beautiful choreography, music and a special story. Set to the lovely score by Tchaikovsky, this two act ballet begins with a young girl named Clara who receives a special gift from Herr Drosselmeyer at a Christmas Party. The nutcracker gift quickly becomes Clara's favorite and soon transforms into a prince who invites her to join him on a special journey. The story continues through the snow, into the Land of Sweets where dancers from many lands entertain them. Is it all a dream? This will be the 15th time that the Kaiser Dance Theatre has brought the lovable ballet to local audiences. The first performance took place in 1985 and since then has become one of Quincy's very own holiday traditions.
CITY: Quincy
The Hit Men - former Stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
This is a must-see show for those who loved Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondells, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Elton John & Jim Croce. Come see The Hit Men, an amazing look back through rock and roll history featuring former members of these mega-star acts performing your favorite songs -- from "Oh What a Night", "Who Loves You", "Sherry" and many other Four Seasons hits to "PeaceTrain", "Crocodile Rock", "Leroy Brown" and "Mony Mony." Relive the glory days of rock and roll with The Hit Men. 8pm show time, ticket prices are $69, $56, $46, $36 & $26.
CITY: Joliet
Antique and Collectible Markets
Join them for 25,000 sq. ft. of quality antiques and collectibles. The best and largest selection of collectibles anywhere. Sat. 11am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm.
CITY: St. Charles
Smoke on the River
This Illinois state championship BBQ contest features live entertainment and barbecue sampling at Kesler Park on the Riverfront.
CITY: Quincy
Von Heideke's Chicago Festival Ballet - The Nutcracker
The holiday tradition continues as The Nutcracker returns to the Rialto Square Theatre. This holiday favorite fairytale is perfect for the entire family. The magical production features lavish costumes, a growing Christmas tree, a battle between mice and soldiers, a journey through the land of whirling snowflakes and a joyous visit to the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Keep the holiday spirit alive and enjoy this breathtaking performance.
CITY: Joliet
The Nutcracker
The Schaumburg Dance Ensemble's rich production of Tchaikovsky's exquisite holiday ballet never fails to win crowds over with its joyous music, lavish costumes, colorful sets and inventive choreography. Live narration provided by wizardly toymaker Drosselmeyer immediately captivates young audiences, as he unfolds a dreamlike tale of a young girl's encounters with royal subjects, fairies, and a cast of over 100 dancers and performers.
CITY: Schaumburg
Mark Twain Toy Show
29th Annual Toy Show The Mark Twain Toy Show is one of the finest toy shows in the Mid-West. It showcases collectible toys and crafts related to agriculture, construction, transportation and motor sports. The various items you will find at the show include die-cast collectibles, scale models, hand-built custom equipment, pedal tractors, autographs, memorabilia, and apparel. Collectibles, new and old, ranging from Hot Wheels to Tonka to Ertl to SpecCast will be on hand in the hotel lobby, ball room and in the second floor hotel rooms. Every kind of tractor, implement, heavy construction equipment, tractor-trailer, circle-track racer and pulling tractor can be found here for your chance to add to your collection. Event held at Town and Country Inn & Suites. http://www.marktwaintoyshow.com/index.html
CITY: Quincy
DeKalb Municipal Band Holiday Concert
CELEBRATING 160 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS MUSIC! The DeKalb Municipal Band is recognized throughout the country as one of the Midwest's most historic musical organizations. This performance will feature newly arranged seasonal music along with musical guests from the area. History: The DeKalb Municipal Band is a tradition that goes back to 1854, when a small group of musicians fresh from the California Gold Rush formed the Silver Cornet Band. Since then, a City Band in DeKalb has existed for 155 years, uninterrupted by wars, and a depression. With such a record, DeKalb claims to be the city with the oldest continuous band in Illinois. When: December 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm Where: Egyptian Theatre http://www.dekalbparkdistrict.com/district/dekalb-municipal-band
CITY: DeKalb
Mega Stars of Country
Doug Brewin as Alan Jackson and Larry Turner as George Strait. Together, they are Brooks and Dunn! They're the closet thing to the real deal.
CITY: Sandwich
Bret Michaelas Birthday Bash
Get ready and join Bret Michaels as he rocks out the Effingham Performance Center for his Birthday Bash! He's a cultural icon, a rock god, an entrepreneur, a TV star, a father, the face of the American Diabetes Association, a supercross enthusiast, solo artist, and a generous donor to a myriad of charitable causes. Selling over 32 million records, the legendary performer continues to top the charts with his solo releases with three generations of loyal fans. Doors open at 7 p.m. and help celebrate his birthday at 8 p.m.
CITY: Effingham
41st Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale
Authentic antiques exhibited indoors at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Catered lunch is available. Plenty of free parking. Admission benefits local historical and educational endeavors.
CITY: St. Charles
Statehouse Christmas Open House
The oldest surviving capitol building in Illinois is putting on its best holiday duds and throwing the doors open to the public. Visitors to the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will find the building illuminated by more than 250 candles and trimmed with decorations appropriate to the 1840s, when a young Abraham Lincoln served there. Decorations include fresh greenery and fruits.
CITY: Vandalia
Winter Wonderland with Mandy Barnett
Acclaimed recording artist and performer Mandy Barnett celebrates the warmth and joy of the holiday season, featuring classic ballads like White Christmas, I'll Be Home For Christmas, and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, along with spirited standards like Jingle Bell Rock, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Marshmallow World, and Winter Wonderland. Barnett's robust delivery on her contemporary yet retro-sounding country and pop-tinged material harkens back to the likes of all-time great female singers and timeless sounds. Among the many publications praising Barnett's talents, the Los Angeles Times has heralded her pipes of steel,big, brassy voice and vintage-sounding arrangements. USA Today calls Barnett one of the finest classic country and torch singers to come out of Nashville. Here, Barnett takes her cue from the enduring Christmases of the golden era -- imagine the smooth and sophisticated sounds of Perry Como, Brenda Lee, Burl Ives, and Connie Francis updated with Barnett's soaring, sparkling vocals. Barnett's commanding voice and stage presence are sure to put you in the holiday spirit! $24. 7:30PM.
CITY: Park Forest
Tea with Santa
For the ninth year, Santa will visit the Pickwick Society Tea Room one Sunday during December for a family friendly day. Start a new tradition or keep an established tradition alive, visit Santa at the Pickwick. Santa will be on hand to listen to children's requests. Bring your camera to capture this unique event. Reservations are required and tables fill quickly so call as soon as you are able. 12-3PM.
CITY: Frankfort
The Mad Hatter's Ball
Tall Grass Arts Association presents The Mad Hatter's Ball, 57th Annual Beaux Arts Ball. Hat contest and a whole lot of dancing makes it the perfect Ball. 6PM.
CITY: Glenwood
Ever After Bridal Show
Buy a dress, pick out flowers, and find a photographer all in one place. Over 100+ vendors to choose from all under one roof. This annual event is presented by River Radio and held at The Pavilion of the City of Marion.
CITY: Marion
Three Chicks & A Stage
Mrs. Frump, director of the Peaceful Valley Orphanage, has planned for the children to spend Christmas Eve with local families. Setting off in an old bus on Christmas Eve to deliver the kids, they are pursued by the Busybodies from the board of trustees and the suspicious sheriff, and they even pick up a lovesick troubadour on his way home. This ride turns into an adventure Mrs. Frump and the kids didn't expect; one that you and your family will never forget!! Please make special note that there is two different dates and times: December 6th at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. December 7th at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1 p.m.
CITY: Effingham
Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games
State competition for Special Olympics Illinois in alpine skiing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Kick off the event with opening ceremonies and parade in downtown Galena, Tues. at 5:30 p.m.
CITY: Galena
Annual Barry Apple Festival
Over 50,000 people join this quaint historic town to celebrate the apple industry. Old-time crafts, specialty food, entertainment, a car show, and a parade are highlights of the weekend of festivities.
CITY: Barry
Massiac Marines Living History
Garrison for the Massiac Marines on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the fort at Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis. The French and Indian War period living historians will present displays and interpretive programs on mending, cleaning, and fixing at the French fort. Come see how muskets were cleaned and maintained, tools repaired, clothes mended, and things were fixed or used in a new way.
CITY: Metropolis
Tinley Park Golf Expo
Build your business at Chicago's Newest Consumer Golf Show! Connect with golfers from Illinois and NW Indiana in Chicagoland's most beautiful, recently expanded, state-of-the-art facility. Free Parking; Just north of I-80 on Harlem (IL 43); Easy access to I-294, I-355 & all major expressways.
CITY: Tinley Park
Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker
A magical tale featuring Tchaikovsky's enchanting score, a brand new set & costumes along with waltzing flowers, giant mice, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A delightful holiday tradition for all ages! 1PM & 5PM.
CITY: University Park
Bald Eagle Tours at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard is home to six nesting pairs of resident bald eagles and their offspring. A few nesting sites are visible from public roads throughout the Refuge and eagles are spotted daily. Guided tours visit eagle nests and areas of the Refuge where eagles may be spotted. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for youth under the age of 12, and reservations are required.
CITY: Marion
Santa 5K/Santa Stroll 1/Mile Walk
Imagine 400 Santas identically dressed running or strolling throughout downtown Joliet! This was an event presented by the JTHS Alumni Association in November of 2014 with the inaugural untimed family Santa Run 5K/Santa Stroll 1/Mile walk. All registered participants receive a five-piece Santa suit to keep that included the hat, beard, jacket, belt and pants. Stroll starts Saturday, November 29, at 9 a.m. The start and finish line is at JT Central High School.
CITY: Joliet
Christmas at the Brewery
Join us for delightful holiday menu specials all day. Beginning at 4PM we will offer free horse-drawn carriage rides for our diners through charming downtown Flossmoor, all decked out with holiday lights. Santa and his trusty sidekick, Jingles, will pose for free pictures with children and listen to their secret wishes. The night will be cozy, musical and full of holiday magic! Join us for our most treasured tradition. Reservations are welcome but not necessary,holiday spirit is required! For more information, please call 708-957-2739 or visit www.flossmoorstation.com. 4-8PM.
CITY: Flossmoor
Governor Duncan Christmas Gala
Governor Duncan Christmas Gala at Hamiltons's. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Gala features silent and live auctions. Tables of 8 are available for $320.00, single tickets are $40.00 each. Entertainment will be provided by Sherri Mitchell, vocalist, accompanying herself at the piano, a holiday sing-along and a special appearance by Dr. E.C. Bone.
CITY: Jacksonville
Christmas on Broadway
Four star-struck holiday tourists are snowbound in a shuttered Broadway theater on Christmas Eve. With nothing but a few trunks filled with costumes, props, and set pieces, they live out a shared dream-starring on Broadway!
CITY: St. Charles
Chicago Toy Show an Antique Collectible Toy and Doll Show
42 years at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Toys, dolls, holiday keepsakes from 1900-2014. Six buildings, 600+ exhibitors with rare, unusual treasures. Comic characters, dolls, space toys, automotives, airplanes, DC, Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, Barbee, teddy bears, Star Wars. banks.
CITY: St. Charles
36th Annual Big Muddy Film Festival
The Big Muddy Film Festival, based at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, is among the longest-running student-organized film festivals in the United States. The Big Muddy is dedicated to supporting the work of emerging and accomplished filmmakers and video artists. Narrative, documentary, animation & experimental film entries from more than 40 states and abroad. Screenings of international films, presentations by guest artists and panel discussions throughout this wonderful event are open to the public.
CITY: Carbondale
Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert
The Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble is a 20-member big band which explores a wide range of styles from the classic swing of Duke Ellington and Count Basie to soulful blues, burning Latin-jazz and gritty funk. The band also features contemporary works by such composers as Bill Holman and Bob Florence and iconic vocal arrangements such as those performed by Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. 7:30PM.
CITY: Palos Hills
Brian Regan at Coronado Performing Arts Center
The spring 2015 leg of Brian Regan's 10-year non-stop tour will visit 39 cities bringing him and his fans to some of the most beautiful theaters in North America. Since 2005, Regan's tour has visited close to 100 cities each year. Regan will be seen in the upcoming Chris Rock movie, Top Five, and he was nominated for a 2014 American Comedy Award for Best Concert Comic.
CITY: Rockford
Pilot Club Annual Holiday Home Walk & Tea
Pilot Club 31st Annual Holiday Home Walk & Tea Visit beautifully decorated homes, sponsored by the International Pilot Club of Jacksonville. More information TBA.
CITY: Jacksonville
Masquerade Ball
7p.m. to 12 a.m. Theme is Diamonds and Ice. This is a black tie event. There will be heavy hor devours, music, dancing, and mysterious entertainment! Participants are encouraged to wear masquerade masks and enter into our contest.
CITY: Jacksonville
Holiday House at Magnolia Manor
The 14 room historic mansion is decorated for the Holidays, with many of the decorations for sale. Holiday luncheons can be scheduled with reservations. Luncheons include a served meal and a house tour. Regular tours are offered from 1 to 4pm daily.
CITY: Cairo
Deck the Depot
Enjoy Deck the Depot, a brisk holiday walk through Berwyn's downtown Winter Wonderland complete with lights, live reindeer and a petting zoo at the Municipal Parking Facility. Let Santa know what's on your wish list and then get a complimentary photo with the Big Man in Red at Bounce Sports. Snuggle up on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or a hayride. Relax to the sounds of Carolers. For those who prefer a traditional chauffeur, a heated trolley will also make stops at all of the Open Houses. All of the event's are family-friendly and free! Opening Ceremony will take place at 5:15 p.m. at the "Berwyn" Train Depot at Windsor & Grove. Pick up an event punch card and enter our event raffle by visiting Bounce Sports. Depot District merchants will stay open late to offer complimentary goodies, holiday specials and cheer to all who visit. The event will also feature a special drawing for adults 21+ who spend $10 in the Depot District and have the event passport "punched" by all of the participating open houses for a chance to win a basket worth over $200!
CITY: Berwyn
Coulterville Holiday Light Display
The half mile walk through display features a million lights and 400 Christmas figurines. Don't miss the walk through version of the "Candyland" game with favorites such as Lolli Pop Lane. Friday and Saturday evenings there's food, crafts and Santa Claus.
CITY: Coulterville
Deerfield's 4th Annual Winter Celebration
The Village of Deerfield will be celebrating the holidays with festive holiday activities for every age. Enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, roasted chestnuts, carolers, warm treats, live animals and more. In addition Saturday will include the big man, Santa Claus to offer photo opportunities for children of all ages, holiday games, including dreidel games, petting zoo, pony rides, gingerbread house decorating and much more.
CITY: Deerfield
Camp Pulse on Tour
An exciting weekend workshop, just for dancers ages 8-13! Camp PULSE features the masterminds behind your favorite Nickelodeon and Disney TV Shows and Movies, including: Shake It Up, iCarly, Camp Rock, Victorious, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, and MORE! Dancers and teachers walk away from our conventions inspired and motivated to reach their next goals in dance. Our faculty and staff are proud of their dedication to building genuine relationships through personal interaction with dancers, parents and teachers. We realize there are many options out there for a dancer's education, and we hope you will join us for a dance experience of a lifetime!
CITY: Schaumburg
The BoDeans With Taylor Hicks at the Genesee Theatre
Since forming in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1983, the BoDeans has been bringing American Rock music to fans across the nation and has recently taken new directions into country & soul. They have had several singles in the top 40 Mainstream Rock charts and two top 10 songs in the Adult Contemporary charts. Along with American Idol winner Taylor Hicks this should be a show not to be missed.
CITY: Waukegan
Holiday Art Sale
Just in time for the holidays, Pleasant Home's annual Holiday Art Sale is sure to delight! With handmade and original work, guests can shop for last-minute gifts or something special for themselves! Art sale includes hand-knit wraps and scarves, photography, jewelry, quilted linens, holiday decorations, hostess gifts, and much more. This year we welcome several new artists to the show with never-before-seen items at Pleasant Home! For more information, call 708-383-2654.
CITY: Oak Park
Hatch: A Creative Re-Use Art Festival
What happens when you mix artists with unwanted materials destined for the landfill? You get Hatch, a Creative Re-Use Art Festival from the I.D.E.A. Store in Champaign, a marketplace of ideas from recycled materials. In its third year, the event will kick off with a "Trashion" Show, where designers use only recycled materials to make the latest in fashion. An exhibit filled with inspired, recycled pieces follows and concludes with an art fair where you can purchase the artwork that you just can't live without.
CITY: Champaign
Charlie's Center for the Arts-All of the Arts-All over Town
This event is truly All of the Arts, All over Town. The entire city will be transformed into an Arts Center featuring a major Art Show, music, live theater, and more from some of the best local, regional and national performing and visual artists.
CITY: St. Charles
25th Annual Chicago Drum Show
World's largest, longest running vintage and custom drum show. Exhibits, clinics, classes, demonstrations, entertainment, celebrity guests.
CITY: St. Charles
Champaign Urbana Ballet presents The Nutcracker
It the classic ballet - "Swirling among snowflakes that float from the evening sky, the sweet sounds of violins and flutes fill the air. It is Christmas Eve, and in every house, warm hearts beat in anticipation of the magic of the night. In one special house - the home of the Stahlbaum family - the music and the magic are about to take an unusual shape." That excerpt from Champaign Urbana Ballet's The Nutcracker sets the stage for what has become a glamorous, magical holiday tradition for local audiences. Our production is presented each December with a live orchestra, the famed CU Symphony Orchestra, in the elegant Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois. Local children are cast in roles as mice, soldiers and Polichenelles, while company dancers perform the Waltz of the Snowflakes and Flowers, variations of international delights, and the magnificent Pas de Deux that richly defines the Tchaikovsky score.
CITY: Urbana
Beach Boys at The Virginia Theatre
What better way to spend the early winter months than with the warmest band around! The Beach Boys will take the stage at the historic Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign, playing a show jam-packed with their greatest hits. This is a show you won't want to miss!
CITY: Champaign
Christmas on the Fox/Art and Craft Show
Quality, hand-made arts and crafts. No commercial or manufactured items. Come and experience the delights of the season.
CITY: St. Charles
Massiac Marines Living History
Re-enactors depict the French and Indian War period, as living historians. Visit the Garrison for the Massiac Marines on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis.
CITY: Metropolis
Spirit of Peoria Holiday Lunch & Dinner Shows
oin Barry Cloyd and Brian "Fox" Ellis as Prairie Folklore Theatre celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays on the Spirit of Peoria with "A Prairie Christmas." Celebrate love, family and friends with songs and stories from not so long ago, and not so far away. In this toe-tapping tour of an old-fashioned Christmas you can sing-a-long with your favorite carols and explore the stories behind the songs and traditions. Blending tales from pioneer days with local history and Old English carols, we rejoice in the true meaning of the holiest of seasons.
CITY: Peoria
Hometown Holiday in Lemont
A traditional welcome to the Christmas season with tree decorating throughout town, an ice sculpting demonstration, horsedrawn wagon rides, face painting, caroling, visits with Santa, a variety of children's activities and our official tree lighting.
CITY: Lemont
Home for the Holidays
Step back in time during Historic Elsah's annual "Home for the Holidays" on Saturday, December 7. Tour six historic homes decorated for the holidays, take a carriage ride and enjoy a fixed price lunch at Farley's Music Hall. Lunch will be served on a first-come first-served basis and is provided by The Cultured Bistro. Advance ticket sales using Paypal will be available by going to www.historicelsah.org. Advance tickets are $15 per person. Event day tickets are $18 per person. Ticket prices do not include food. For more information visit historicelsah.org. Tickets are limited. All proceeds benefit the Historic Elsah Foundation.
CITY: Elsah
The President's Photographer: 50 Years Inside the Oval Office Exhibit
Visitors will be transported through presidential history, from photos made when the first official presidential photographer was hired in 1963, to today's unprecedented coverage of Barack Obama. This exhibit will showcase the power of the still image as a tool for understanding 50 years of president's history. Assembled by three-time Emmy Award-winner John Bredar, this exhibition features works by veteran presidential photographers David Hume Kennerly (Gerald Ford), David Valdez (George H.W. Bush), Bob McNeely (Bill Clinton), Eric Draper (George W. Bush), Pete Souza (Barack Obama) and many more.
CITY: Wauconda
The Illinois Brass Band Holiday Concert
Come out to the Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach for a great holiday concert. The program will feature glorious music of the season. The hall will come alive as thirty of the area's finest brass players fill the air with the sounds of this special time of year. With a cheerful mix of traditional carols, holiday classics, and jazzy updates of Christmas favorites, it will be an afternoon that will put the entire family in the holiday spirit.
CITY: Round Lake Beach
35th Annual Rockford Home Show
The first sign of spring for thousands of home owners and families is the 35th Annual Home Show at the Indoor Sports Center where they see what's new for the home and garden. The Home Show is the ideal place to shop for new products, services, ideas, concepts and expertise on interior and exterior design. This exciting event provides the perfect atmosphere to attend free seminars of interest to the home owners at no additional cost plus fun entertainment for the kids.
CITY: Loves Park
Christmastime at Fine Line
Sale of juried artist created work. Includes pottery. jewelry. textiles, ornaments. more. Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri.Sat 10am-5pm; Closed Sunday.
CITY: St. Charles
Ugly Sweater Party
Join us for some holiday cheer! -$100 in Topgolf game play awarded to the "All Around Ugliest," "Most Festive," and "Best Duo," costume. -Drink Specials -DJ playing the latest hitsTopgolf is also an official toy drop off location for Toys for Tots, so if you're interested in donating, just bring a gift with you to the party.
CITY: Wood Dale
Dancenter North's The Magic of the Nutcracker
The Magic of the Nutcracker is the largest and most lavish version of the holiday ballet in Lake County! Clara'a dream has been brought to life in a beautiful production by Dancenter North that features over 100 performers, including internationally renowned guests artists. For over 20 years, Dancenter North's Nutcracker has been Lake County's favorite version of the classic holiday ballet. Choose from 2 shows 1pm or 5pm.
CITY: Waukegan
Massiac Marines Living History
Garrison for the Massiac Marines on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the fort at Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis. The French and Indian War period living historians will present displays and interpretive programs on 18th century Taverne Life and brewing. Many homes would have had their own brewing house, so come and see how they did the brewing. Also, you will learn more about how taverns were the center of news and entertainment.
CITY: Metropolis
Masters of the Sky
Witness the "Masters of the Sky" birds of prey demonstration. Come see eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey at this educational and informational program. Show times at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Also, there will be a free eagle display at noon and 2 p.m. for 30 minutes in the gallery on Feb. 14 - 15. For more information, call the National Great Rivers Museum at (877) 462-6979.
CITY: Alton
Rockin' the Holidays with Felix Cavaliere's Rascals
Come out and enjoy a rockin night of holiday music with Felix Cavaliere's Rascals. With a mixture of rock and pop this is a one-of-a-kind holiday performance not to be missed.
CITY: Waukegan
Winneshiek Players Present: "Greetings"
Winneshiek Players celebrate the holiday season with this hilarious comedy by Tom Dudzick. Andy brings home his fiance to meet the family on Christmas Eve and family blow-ups occur because Andy's family are devout Catholics and his fiance is Jewish and an atheist. All is not lost when, Mickey, Andy's mentally challenged non-verbal brother, suddenly has a lot to say. A heartwarming comedy about family and acceptance. December 5,6, 11, 12, 13. Curtain time: 7:30 pm. $15.
CITY: Freeport
Arrival at Camp River Dubois
Come celebrate the arrival of Lewis and Clark at Camp River Dubois. This annual event commemorates the day William Clark and the men of the detachment arrived at the confluence of the Riviere a Dubois, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The event will include members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrators. Site admission is free. For more information, call (618) 251-5811 or go to www.campdubois.com.
CITY: Hartford
Home For The Holidays
Catch the old fashioned holiday spirit in Downtown Oak Park! Celebrate the season with free horse-drawn sleigh rides and a visit from Santa.
CITY: Oak Park
Holiday Walk & Live Window Display
You'll revel in all things Christmas while strolling Madison Street during the Holiday Walk. Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride, meet Santa's reindeer, warm up with a marshmallow roast, and visit merchant open houses featuring special sales, refreshments and more! The highlight of the event is the shopkeeper's windows, featuring creative and sometimes humorous live holiday displays. You've never seen anything like it-not even on State Street! The Holiday Walk begins when Santa arrives by fire engine to light the Christmas tree in Constitution Court (Thomas and Madison) at 6 p.m. Photo op and visit with Santa from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Forest Park National Bank.
CITY: Forest Park
Nicholas Conservatory - All Aglow Holiday Display
The All Aglow Holiday Display features holiday light and floral displays, live holiday music and family fun activities, all in the warmth of the tropics. Open Tuesdays-Sundays.
CITY: Rockford
Danville Symphony Orchestra Presents "Joyful Sounds"
Soak in the Joyful Sounds of the season along with some Disney classics as the DSO welcomes back Danville High School's own Delegation Choir along with the Danville Symphony Community Choir. Selections will include, It's a Wonderful Life, Five Sketches After Dickens, music from Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, Turkey Lurkey and tried and true O Holy Night and the Hallelujah Chorus.
CITY: Danville
Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard
Come visit the Quad Cities during its annual Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard weekend. While many local residents take advantage of this annual promotion, it is also a great time to explore the Quad Cities as a visitor. Enjoy discounts on lodging, attractions, dining and shopping during the Martin Luther King Day weekend. Go online to take advantage of the discounts or pick up a coupon booklet at the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau visitor center - Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CITY: Moline
Harlem Globetrotters - BMO Harris Bank Center
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to BMO Harris Bank Center during the Harlem Globetrotters "Washington Generals' Revenge" Tour. The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise's historic last victory over the Globetrotters nearly a half century ago. It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.
CITY: Rockford
Holiday Happenings Event at Three Rockford Museums
Step back in time to enjoy cultural holiday decorations and entertainment. Take a free wagon ride between sites. Participating museums are Ethnic Heritage Museum, Erlander Home Museum and Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum.
CITY: Rockford
Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour
Over 100,000 tickets were sold for the Food Network star Alton Brown's show, featuring a pinch of comedy, talk show antics, a multimedia lecture, live music (he sings!) and a dash of "extreme" food experimentation (ponchos are provided for those in the first few rows), and of course...puppets. Enthusiastic fans and critics have raved about the interactive component where Brown invites audience members on stage to serve as his assistant.
CITY: Rockford
Murder Mystery Dinner
Here's the plot: The annual town festival of Market Union is a popular local event, drawing crowds from every corner of the county. This morning, all was in readiness, when disaster struck! Tracy Rounder, one of the stall holders, was discovered dead at the back of her tent. Her death is unfortunate – but the festival must go on! Dinner and Murder Mystery Party tickets are $20. 618-697-0009 or email email@example.com to RSVP by Jan14.
CITY: Anna
Lebanon's Winter Wonderland
This annual event is a step back in time. It's a trip to a much simpler time with scenes depicting several of the area's attractions, wonderful childhood memories and fantastic ideas. Come and see all the hand painted scenes, colorful lights and displays of varying shapes and sizes including a life-size Nativity scene.
CITY: Lebanon
Christmas in Carterville
This annual Christmas celebration encompasses the entire downtown area of Carterville. Santa and his helpers will be on hand for photos. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, caroling, chili supper, gingerbread contest, festival of trees, Sugar Plum Dance Fairies, face painting, Candy Land Path, Horse and Carriage rides and much much more. This event is held in downtown Carterville.
CITY: Carterville
Michael McDonald at the Genesee Theatre
Come join Michael McDonald for his 'This Christmas' Evening of Holiday and Hits. With his distinctive and soulful voice this will be a holiday concert not to be missed. Tickets range from $37.50-$97.50.
CITY: Waukegan
Engelbert Humperdinck at Genesee Theatre
Engelbert Humperdinck has been a legend in the international music industry for more than 40 years, with over 150 million records sold. He's recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to a recent platinum-selling contemporary theme song. Tickets $45-$65.
CITY: Waukegan
Holidays at the Home and Studio
Enjoy the Holidays at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park! Youth volunteers will be on hand to tell stories of how the Wright family celebrated the holidays. You won't want to miss the highlight of the tour, the 12-foot tree in the children's playroom, all decked out in period ornaments. After visiting the Home, visitors are welcome to step into Frank Lloyd Wright's studio to experience the Froebel blocks, the geometric shapes that Wright credited with influencing the development of his Prairie style of architecture. In addition, hot chocolate will be available in the courtyard! Dates are December 13th and December 20th with tours running continuously from 9-11am.
CITY: Oak Park
4th Annual Center City Restaurant Week
Whether you consider yourself a foodie, have a bit of a sweet tooth, or simply just enjoy tasting new dishes. then you're going to love Center City Restaurant Week! The concept is simple – restaurants located in Downtown, Midtown and Campustown offer special menus all week, featuring their most delicious dishes at knockout prices! Make Restaurant Week a whole week experience and understand why Champaign is known for great dining.
CITY: Champaign
Christmas Uptown
The Retail Merchants Committee of Wabash County presents Christmas Uptown; a festive evening of family fun to kick-off the Christmas season! Join us from in uptown Mt. Carmel for carriage rides, pictures with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, craft vendors, merchant specials and so much more!
CITY: Mount Carmel
Bye Bye Birdie
Come out for an awesome theatre production. Show dates are 2/13, 2/14,2/15,2/20,2/21, & 2/22.
CITY: Oak Lawn
Light Up the Parks Holiday Parade
The annual "Light up the Parks Holiday Parade" in Loves Park and Machesney Park begins at 4:45pm, leaving from Schneider Electric at 1354 Clifford Avenue, traveling north on Elm Avenue and ending at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Roosevelt Road. An awards ceremony will be held during the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Machesney Park Village Hall, 300 Machesney Road.
CITY: Loves Park
Maple Festival
Maple Festival at Touch of Nature, a free educational family-fun event to learn the history and see the process of making maple syrup from the woods to the kitchen. It includes maple syrup demonstrations, tree identification hikes and a home-cooked pancake breakfast which includes maple syrup harvested a Touch of Nature. The event also features blacksmith, hide tanning, silk embroidery, furniture making and other demonstrations, as well as local artisans and vendors. Admission to the event is free. The Pancake breakfast is $10.
CITY: Makanda
Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift and Craft Fair
Come shop for your holiday gifts at hundreds of exhibits from all over the country!
CITY: Arlington Heights
Jesus Christ Superstar
Come out for this great production! Show dates are 3/20, 3/21, 3/22, 3/27, 3/28 & 3/29.
CITY: Oak Lawn


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In this online exclusive we ask authors to share books, art, music, writing prompts, films—anything and everything—that has inspired them in their writing. We see this as a place for writers to turn to for ideas that will help feed their creative process.
posted 9.22.10
"Never start writing in a bad mood—makes it too easy to
quit before you get going. A former writing instructor told me, 'No fun for
the writer, no fun for the reader.' What she meant was if you aren't enjoying
yourself while you're writing, your readers won't enjoy the finished work. But
I take this one step further: To ensure your head's in the best place possible,
do something for five minutes that puts you in a good mood. It can be listening
to a song, watching a silly YouTube clip, reading a passage from a book that
makes you smile in admiration (or bite your lip in envy, if that works better
for you). When the five minutes are up, sit down and start writing. Of
course, writing itself may put you in a good mood, but I find that feeling
often comes at the end of a session, not the start of it."
—Brando Skyhorse, author of The Madonnas of Echo Park (Free Press, 2010)
posted 9.15.10
"I've been reading the journals of Albert Camus since I was thirteen years old and his words have become my most faithful and intimate companions. I return to them during and between projects, whenever I feel I'm losing my way in my work, in my life, or when I'm simply struggling with the solitude of writing. I particularly love his early journals from 1935–1942 and his collected Youthful Writings from which I learned one of my first and favorite literary lessons: 'Art does not tolerate Reason.'"
—Patricia Engel, author of Vida (Black Cat, 2010)
posted 9.08.10
"I take inspiration from the subtle daily forecasting of death. This should be impetus for anyone to get off his ass. Work is why we're here, and to waste an hour of any day, fretting or worrying or procrastinating, is to release into the air the odor of death. Emerson said, 'To fill the hour—that is happiness.' I try to fill the hour. And by filling the hour, the ones that follow come easier. Inspiration, then, is its own inspiration. But I must beware of why I work. 'You have the right to work,' it's written in the Bhagavad Gita, 'but for the work's sake only.' And a little later: 'Those who work selfishly for results are miserable.' Here's inspiration, and good advice as well. And should the greatest fear come to pass, that I die in the middle of writing a novel? For that I have the comfort of Rabbi Tarphon's advice in the Saying of the Fathers: 'It is not necessary for you to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.'"
—Joshua Ferris, author of The Unnamed (Arthur Books, 2010)
posted 9.01.10
"Sometimes typos can be helpful. Looking at a poem in a language you can't read, and working from the sounds. Taping poems on the wall and leaving them there for days—maybe something will come, just from looking at them, over time. Words from a dream. Within the last few months I heard: 'Will it solve itself?' And the answer: 'When you are gone.' I took this to mean: When the 'I' who is trying to solve it (whatever 'it' is) backs off."
—Jean Valentine, author of Break the Glass (Copper Canyon Press, 2010)
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"As Jerome Washington wrote, 'The blues is our antidote.' So I listen. Blues doctors like Neal Pattman inspire something in a writer's blood. Anyone who can play harmonica like he can, with one arm no less, will get me going. And inevitably my sons will hear 'Momma Whoopin' Blues' and start asking questions. I show them the CD cover and they ask more questions and I explain how he lost his arm in a wagon wheel accident as a boy and they ask even more questions. Our give-and-take reveals my sons to be beautifully strange, loving, and profound little fellows, even if they are six years old and younger. The blues is my antidote. The mind of a child is everything else."
—Glenn Taylor, author of The Marrowbone Marble Company (Ecco, 2010)
posted 8.18.10
"To get my mind ready for writing, I try to sit quietly and stare at nothing for ten minutes. It clears away the Salt-n-Pepa lyrics and staircase wit that have been clogging up the channels. After the silence, if I'm at a critical juncture, I then listen to records from Sublime Frequencies—a label specializing in a kind of post-field recording ethnomusicology—and try to transcribe what I hear. This doesn't often result in work for the ages, but it's a good reminder that the best writing comes from outside."
—Travis Nichols, author of Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder (Coffee House Press, 2010)
posted 8.11.10
"José Martí wrote, 'In the world there must be certain degrees of honor just as there must be certain degrees of light. When there are many men without honor, there are always others who bear in themselves the honor of many men.' What inspires me are the men and women who bear in themselves the 'honor' of survival—men like the brothers I taught at Graterford Prison, reconnoitering their lives after having fought in Vietnam; young mothers dragging their children around corners of fatigue at the end of the day, looking neither left nor right. What inspires me is how we make one another see ourselves as we rise up to tell our stories. And survive. What inspires me, I guess, are women—from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, South America, the Middle East, Europe, America. So listen to our talk, walk, accents, smiles, silences, songs."
—Sonia Sanchez, author of Morning Haiku (Beacon Press, 2010)
posted 6.23.10
"I've figured out things that were stonewalling me during cross-country drives, and usually when I'm trying to pull an all-nighter to avoid traffic and get there in less time—maybe it's all the caffeine and the mesmerizing white lines in the middle of the road. I keep a recorder or a yellow pad on the passenger seat and I talk into the recorder or write on the pad with one hand in big letters because I'm not looking at the pad and want to be sure I can read what I wrote later on. (This is not exactly safe, but it has worked.) In day-to-day writing, I also keep a pad and, lately, lots of index cards on hand so that when I remember something or something hits me I can write it down and take it home to the story I'm working on. I like to write whole scenes longhand for instant momentum—with no blank page or screen, you can roll right in."
—Brad Watson, author of Aliens in the Prime of Their Lives (Norton, 2010)
posted 6.14.10
"Nothing inspires me like the imagination in a vacuum. I always pick the most closet-like, even coffin-like, space in the house for my writing room. No windows, no photos, no 'stuff.' I never play any music, I don't have an inspiration board, I disable the internet, and the cell is always off. The outside world is far too tempting. If I go out for a run, suddenly the body is of paramount concern; if I listen to my favorite music, I won't be able to shake the imprints out of my head; if I watch a great movie, I'm seduced by images. I have to stay put with my project when I'm with-project. Fortunately, my projects always require little research and much imagination work—maybe memory excavation at best. But if you're going to ask kids to finger paint, you don't put Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' before them. They don't need Erik Satie. They don't need a long jog. They don't require a Quote of the Day from Rilke. There is no need to warm up. What made me fall in love with writing in the first place was that we have all the equipment we need in us—we don't need anything else."
—Porochista Khakpour, author of Sons and Other Flammable Objects (Grove/Atlantic, 2007)
posted 6.02.10
"More and more my foremost, abiding desire is to write books of a surpassing strangeness, and to do this I've had to hold closely to Joyce's famous adage of silence, cunning, and exile every day. This means I have to show up at the desk each day before dawn, and so I do like a poor man showing up for a rather mysterious handout, lighting a candle in his tattered cardigan as he sits over an illuminated screen, aware the entire time that this love of language is the deepest and most consistently astonishing thing he knows."
—Robert Vivian, author of Lamb Bright Saviors (University of Nebraska Press, 2010)


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Roc Nation's Wale has stepped forward to publicly address Kid Cudi recently calling him out via reference on his "Thank You" freestyle.
According to Wale, he did not reference Cudi in hopes of sparking tension.
"It's a line, it's a freestyle, you know, I could use your name as a metaphor," Wale told DJ Drama when asked if he intentionally dissed Cudi in a past freestyle. "It's just rap music. It ain't no malice out of it. It's whatever. It's a line, that's what rappers do. Nine out of ten rappers wouldn't take that as a diss…Sometimes I'm the king of diamonds and I like to throw my wallet around. I like to throw around wallets sometimes, you know? It's just a line. But now, as I'm growing as a man and an artist, you just see what you gotta do and how you gotta carry yourself, and why you keep your circle small. But I appreciate it." (DJ Drama)
Based on a published interview with Complex magazine last week, Cudi calls out Wale's freestyle.
"It wasn't a shot, it's just a simple-a** rhyme by a simple-a** rapper. You can't let that sh*t faze you. That's one of those raps that just shows the world that you wack. Why would you even use that as a metaphor? Everybody think they Hov. N*ggas ain't got the magic like they think they do; there's only a couple of wizards in this game. I'm a wizard and I know it," Cudi said. "The last album, I let people dis me, throw out those jabs in their verses and have their little slick remarks. This time around, I'm not f*cking around. I have no time to think about other n*ggas. These other motherf*ckers like feeding off another n*gga's energy, so they mention their name. You hear me talk about n*ggas? … N*ggas are just so thirsty it's ridiculous. I've been eating humble pie forever, and people still call me an a**hole. These people don't know my f*cking life–now I'm going to give them something to talk about." (Complex)
Following the published interview, Wale tweeted his reaction and referenced Cudi's recent arrest on liquid cocaine possession.
"n*ggas lettin that liquid cocaine get to them…..lets go then," he tweeted Friday (September 17).
"#shoutout to everybody tryn they hardest to go in on me, u can't say nuffn bout me #NT aint already said. I'm wack? Who tol u radio? Oh, ok" (Wale's Twitter)
On his new More About Nothing mixtape, Wale subliminally mentions his fallen relationship with Cudi.
"Maybe it's on me or brother it's on you/ Or maybe it's they fault that we ain't holla since June/F*ck it we on the move/None of us tryna lose/I am outta this world and you are a 'Man on The Moon'." (Hip Hop Wired)
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Karnataka BJP Leader Shot at by Unidentified Assailants
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Published: 10th January 2014 12:35 AM
Last Updated: 10th January 2014 01:51 AM
The president of the BJP's Kodagu district unit in Karnataka was Thursday shot at by unidentified assailants, police said.
M.P. Shuja Kushalappa was attacked in Virajpet, about 35 km from here.
He suffered an injury near the neck and was shifted to a hospital in Mysore, after treatment at a Virajpet hospital, Kodagu Superintendent of Police M.N. Anucheth told reporters.
A Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson said Kushalappa, brother of Madikeri BJP legislator M.P. Appachu Ranjan, was out of danger.
He said a group of people fired at Kushalappa near the sub-registrar's office and sped away in a car. He said political motive appeared to be behind the attack and urged the government to conduct a probe into the incident.
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As a dangerous, unbeaten challenger made his way to the ring at Hamburg's O2 Arena, spectators anticipated world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko's toughest test in years. Bulgarian standout Kubrat Pulev was expected to either extend the Ukrainian giant in a game yet unsuccessful effort, or perhaps even score an upset over the ageing ring icon.
It turned out that neither premonition was close, as Klitschko brutally demolished Pulev in five excitement-filled rounds to notch a 17th successive world title defence. In what was arguably a career-best performance, the 38-year-old behemoth floored his challenger four times – twice in the first, once in the third and once in the fifth – with the final knockdown rendering Pulev sprawled flat on his back on the canvas and the contest instantly waved off.
Despite his dominance of the heavyweight scene in recent years, Klitschko (63-3, 53 KO's) has often been criticised for less than appealing safety-first style, but from the early exchanges in the opening round it was apparent that this fight was going to evolve very differently. With a strong Bulgarian contingent in attendance, there was a minor eruption when Pulev appeared to stun the champion with a solid shot that forced Klitshcko to grab hold and clinch, but that was dwarfed moments later when a left hook from Wladimir whipped the 16,000 capacity crowd into frenzy.
Detonating on the challenger's chin, Pulev (20-1, 11 KO's) was put on his back in the centre of the ring and although he rose quickly to referee Tony Weeks' count he appeared to be on unsteady legs. Pulev attempted to disguise his lack of stability; balancing on one leg and sticking out his tongue with contempt, an unwise course of action if what materialised next was anything to go by.
Klitschko marched over to resume the action and scored with the left hook again, sending Pulev down for the second time in the round and prompting fears of a first-round blowout. But the challenger somehow managed to survive the remaining minute-and-a-half to the bell, happy to get tied up in clinches and repeatedly dig Klitschko behind the head, prompting a warning from Weeks.
The second round featured less action, with Pulev more reluctant to engage, though he did score a number of times with his highly-effective jab. Klitschko won the round however, landing the more telling blows and even scoring to Pulev's body, much to the surprise of the boxing media who have seldom seen Klitschko throw body punches during his lengthy world title reign.
At the start of the night that reign was four consecutive successful defences short of the tally set by Larry Holmes, with the Easton Assassin's 20 second only to the great Joe Louis's mark of 25. But it was clear Klitschko would reduce Holmes's lead when he landed a huge right hand that wobbled Pulev in round three, before dropping him for the third time in the fight with another left hook.
Again Pulev survived to the bell and somehow escaped the fourth round without another trip to the canvas. Those who have often slated Klitschko's lack of a killer instinct must have been shaking their head as the fight could and perhaps should have already been over. But they would not have to wait much longer for the finish. Pulev landed a hard right hand, but during the same exchange was met with another Klitschko left hook and this one would certainly end matters.
Flat on his back with his gaze fixed to the ceiling Pulev could not beat the count and Klitschko let out an emphatic roar after capping off a dominant display with a sublime finish. As well as inching closer to tying Holmes as the division's second longest reigning champion in terms of consecutive defences, Klitschko has held a heavyweight crown for eight-and-a-half years, second behind Louis's reign of 11 years, 8 months and 8 days.
The fight was the first of a three-fight contract that Klitschko has signed with HBO, with the next bout expected to take lace across the Atlantic next spring. The opponent could well be the winner of the Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury rematch, although the likes of Bermane Stiverne, Bryant Jennings and Deontay Wilder would appeal more to an American audience.
Over-the-hill former titleholder Shannon Briggs may even have thrust his name into the mix, with his continued public attack on Wladimir continuing in Hamburg at the post-fight press conference. On this evidence however, no opponent currently on the heavyweight horizon seems to pose a legitimate threat to Wladimir Klitschko, who continues to add to his legacy and looking better with age.


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Roger was forced to slow down considerably when an accident caused a herniated disc in his neck.
Triathlete Tomasz Jankowski has no memory of the bike accident. A few days before the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and he was finishing up a light training ride.
This feels like redemption. It's one of the first things we heard Olympic skier Hannah Kearney say about her near flawless gold medal run in the women's freestyle moguls at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
A terrifying accident mangled little Harris's leg, but extensive surgeries and rehabilitation gave this toddler and his family hope for a healthy future.
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Gold jumped the most in three weeks as the dollar declined for the first time in eight sessions, boosting demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, a measure against a basket of 10 currencies, fell as much as 0.4 percent, ending the longest rally since May. Bullion gained 3 percent this month through yesterday as demand for coins, jewelry and bars increased after prices dropped to a six-month low on Dec. 31.
"The dollar is helping gold today," Phil Streible, a senior commodity broker at R.J. O'Brien & Associates in Chicago, said in a telephone interview. "Physical demand has remained steady from the East," he said, referring to Asia.
Gold futures for April delivery rose 1.6 percent to $1,258.20 an ounce on the Comex at 10 a.m. in New York, heading for the biggest jump since Jan. 2. Trading was 94 percent above the average for the past 100 days for this time of day, data compiled by Bloomberg showed.
Bullion slid 28 percent last year, the most since 1981. Some investors lost faith in the metal as a store of value amid a rally in equities and low inflation. The Federal Reserve said Dec. 18 that it would cut monthly bond purchases to $75 billion from $85 billion purchases. Fed policy makers meet Jan. 28-29.
Silver futures for delivery in March gained 2 percent to $20.235 an ounce. Palladium futures for March delivery fell 0.4 percent to $745.90 an ounce on New York Mercantile Exchange. Platinum futures for April delivery climbed 0.3 percent to $1,467.20 an ounce.
At least 70,000 workers in South Africa began a strike today over wages at the world's biggest platinum mines. The stoppage by the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union will disrupt operations accounting for about 70 percent of global output of the metal.
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Studio Statesboro Vodcast - Monday August 25, 2008
Georgia Southern University alumnus W.R. "Bobby" Smith has returned to Georgia Southern University several times, and this year he's coming back again. This time he will serve as the community chair of the university's 35th edition of A Day for Southern, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 9.
A proposal from a group of Statesboro businessmen to open a huge nightclub near the center of downtown has created a controversy among residents, the city council and even drew a threat of a possible racial discrimination lawsuit from Councilman Gary Lewis.
A search by Statesboro Police Department Crime Suppression Unit agents netted two arrests Friday after executing a search warrant at a Stambuk Lane apartment.
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Bulloch County students spent more time in the hallways than in classrooms Friday due to a number of tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
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A second bouncer accused of playing a part in a Georgia Southern University student's death at a New Orleans bar New Year's Eve, 2004, was acquitted Thursday.
Almost 20 years after retiring as head football coach of the Georgia Southern Eagles and two years after his death, Erk Russell still casts a long shadow in Statesboro, Bulloch County and Georgia.
Studio Statesboro Vodcast - Thursday August 21, 2008
Rumors about the possible reinstatement of Judy McCorkle to her former position as Statesboro's city clerk have swirled around town since she was dismissed Monday, but McCorkle said no one has talked to her about the possibility.
A man making a business deposit at a Statesboro ATM Sunday morning was robbed at gunpoint, police said.
Two local pharmacy employees police said stole drugs and sold them are behind bars without bond.
Tropical Storm Fay stalled over land and got a little stronger Wednesday, but weather experts predict she will remain a tropical storm as she is expected to move slightly northward and distinctly westward over the next few days.
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has bumper stickers already printed with a new logo for his 2016 re-election bid, but is currently campaigning for shorter-term goals of having Republican candidate David Perdue join him in the U.S. Senate and for Republicans to gain a majority there.
The Statesboro Police Department will participate in No-Shave November and raise money for Alzheimer's research.
A Claude Howard Lumber Co. employee died after an apparent accident while working at the sawmill on Park Avenue, officials said.
Over 100 participated in the 2014 Zombie Run 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, October 25 to help raise funds for local health organizations, including the Bulloch Partnership for Health, the Georgia Southern University Rural Health Research Institute, the Mercer University Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities, and the Georgia Southern University Wellness Program.
The Georgia Southern football team took the practice fields at Beautiful Eagle Creek Thursday to kick off their first fall camp after officially joining the Sun Belt Conference.
Under the direction of Statesboro Youth Ballet director Jurijs Safonovs, dance students completed two weeks of rigorous study at the Averitt Center for the Arts Summer Ballet Intensive Friday.
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Iran brings formal charges against UK embassy officialA British embassy employee is to stand trial in Tehran for 'acting against national security'
73 years of hurt: Andy Murray crashes out of Wimbledon
Murray still only 22 remains likely future Wimbledon champion offering a consolation for frustrated audience
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Foreign Office to back gay communities around the world
Chris Bryant writes personal letters of praise to British diplomats showing public support for gay rights
Ruling brands Judaism racist – Chief RabbiSir Jonathan Sacks issues a rallying cry for Jews to defend their schools from English law
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Prince Charles and PM pay tribute to commander who died on Helmand frontline
Most senior army officer to be killed since the Falklands receives tributes from across the establishment
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Nearly 60% of BBC managers snub move to Salford QuaysMiddle level managers refuse to move from London to new corporation headquarters in Salford
Man killed partner after she planned to leave him for bossCar salesman used stun gun on Kirsty Wilson before throttling her and igniting her body
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Reprieve for dentist who enforced Islamic dressDr Omer Butt of Greater Manchester insisted two women wore head scarfs before treating them
Memorial to police dogs who died in hot carA memorial has been set up outside a police headquarters where two force dogs died in a sweltering car
Smash Hits returns to honour JacksonTeen magazine, last seen in 2006, revived for one-off special featuring interview with King of Pop
Teenager is fourth person in UK to die from swine fluA young man from London tested positive for H1N1 virus after his death at Lewisham hospital
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Black family wrongly accused outside West End theatre wins police damagesCase against father for drug dealing collapses after performers and production members challenge official story as witnesses
PR and prejudice: why rape story erred
Ben Goldacre: Printing speculative research about rape isn't just ridiculous, it's irresponsible
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Life expectancy gap between rich and poor is widening
Emerging pattern suggests well-off are adopting healthier lifestyles while poor continue to smoke and drink
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Simon Hoggart's week: Gordon Brown and other planets
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Obama hopes to push through G8 climate deal
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UN's Ban Ki-moon under fire for praising Burma leadersSecretary-general fails to produce results from visit which critics claim endorsed military junta
Speculation rife as Sarah Palin quits as Alaska governor
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Fears for the world's poor countries as the rich grab land to grow food
Growing trend of land grabs by wealthy states blamed on concerns about food security
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Monster haul: Three new dinosaurs discovered
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The man who fell to earth
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So who did kill Rosemary Nelson?
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In Iran today, generation must speak to generationShahriar Mandanipour: We must learn from the bitter experiences of the past, if we are to avoid history repeating itself
Cameron's West Wing plans take us closer to government by box setMarina Hyde: The obsession of British politicians with this TV creation proves them to be small people, satisfied with a facsimile of power
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Gay rights: National pride
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Reith lectures: Of markets and morality
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Chinese car firm BAIC tries to muscle in on Vauxhall rescueState-owned manufacturer makes 11th hour offer for controlling stake in beleagured European carmaker
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Banks cash in but rally falters without Wall StreetNick Fletcher: Despite a volatile week the leading index closed almost back where it started on Monday
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Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao told the state assembly that the new state had received Rs.25,947 crore in its first six months.
State revenue minister V Srinivasa Prasad on Sunday said that the state government is working out an action plan to provide jobs for Kannadigas in private sector industries and other organizations.
The state government on Friday informed the Karnataka high court that it is considering the issue of re-introducing adhesive revenue stamps by early next year.
Neyveli Lignite Corporation has posted revenues of Rs 1593.5 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, an increase from Rs 1516 crore during the same quarter last year.
Sugar manufacturer EID Parry has posted revenues of Rs 4,081 crore for the quarter ended 30th September 2014, a 6.06% increase from Rs 3,848 crore last year.
Redington has posted revenues of Rs 2815.66 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2014, a 6.6% increase from Rs 2639.09 crore in the same period last year.
Revenues of Wheels India during the first half of FY 15 rose 9% to Rs 1,006 crore as against Rs 922 crore during the same period last year Mumbai Mirror. Hated. Not Ignored. Watch the latest film… I am Mumbai 2014 on youtube to find out why.
Total revenues of ABB India Ltd have increased from Rs. 1786.8 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 to Rs. 1846 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
Total revenues of Nestle India have increased from Rs. 2383 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 to Rs. 2585.9 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited has earned a total operating income of Rs 41.9 crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2014, a 48% increase from Rs 28.3 crore earned during the corresponding quarter last year.
NIIT Limited has posted revenues of Rs 260.4 crore for the second quarter ending September 30, 2014 compared with Rs 262.4 crore during the same period last year.
Minister for urban development and district in charge Vinay Kumar Sorake will inaugurate revenue adalat at Sri Durga Parameshwari Kalyana Mantapa in Thekkatte on September 26 at 10 am.
PMPML, the city public transport company earned a record Rs 1.54 crore by way of fares on Sunday on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. You dont have to live with pain. Call VARDAN for a Functional Manual Therapy appointment on 09910955500. Centres in Delhi and Gurgaon.
To check corruption in transfers and diversion of land and harassment of people by revenue official, district administration on Thursday organised a special camp at collectorate for on the sport resolution of land related issues. Nearly 175 people came up with their problems mostly related to transfer of land and diversion of land from agriculture to non-agriculture.
The BSNL Kerala circle has earned an income of Rs 2819.60 crore having a revenue growth of Rs 200 crore over the corresponding period last year. ``This is a testimony to the quality of services provided by BSNL,'' said MSS Rao, chief general manager telecom BSNL Kerala Circle while announcing the financial results.
Minister for forest, environment and ecology B Ramanath Rai launched kandaya adalat, a compulsory village-level meet of villagers and revenue officials to resolve various land related issues, at Chennaithodi gram panchayat in Bantwal taluk.


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Members of the US military have their own fashion line to help them on the battlefield, but what about the millions of us who impersonate them in video games as they take on hordes of mutants, zombies, and enemy combatants? That's the question Betabrand CEO Chris Lindland set out to answer with the Black Ops Huntsman Hoodie, a hooded sweatshirt designed for the missions gamers regularly undertake.
The garment, currently the focus of a crowdfunding push, sports a padded faux-leather shoulder pad to blunt the recoil impact of high-caliber rifles, ray guns, and the deadly BFG; a mock-pheasant pouch to store goods like smartphones and throwing knives; and faux-leather elbow patches to give the vintage look that's so popular today. And, the entire hoodie is made out of Moleskin fabric for added comfort.
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► A group of Iraq's senior Shiite leaders called on Iraqis to assist the government in fighting Sunni militants who have taken control of broad portions of the nation. In a statement today, senior Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani said it was "the legal and national responsibility of whoever can hold a weapon, to hold it to defend the country, the citizens, and the holy sites," of Iraq, according to The New York Times. The request came as militants had taken temporary control of two more towns near the Iranian border, Saadiyah and Jalawla, before being forced to retreat by Iraqi troops.
► The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has warned communication companies to "take cybersecurity more seriously if they want to avoid new regulations on their networks," The Wall Street Journal reports. To encourage cybersecurity measures, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler outlined a voluntary approach at the American Enterprise Institute that relies on companies to take the initiative to ensure their networks are secure from attacks. "The communications sector is at a critical juncture," Wheeler said. "We know there are threats to the communications networks upon which we all rely. We know those threats are growing. And we have agreed that industry-based solutions are the right approach."
► Challenges exist in reducing the security risks faced by licensees using high-risk industrial radiological sources, making them susceptible to theft or loss, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a new report. According to its findings, industrial facilities in the oil and gas, aerospace, and food sterilization sectors face increasing security risks not only from the threat of loss of radiological sources, but also from insider threats. "GAO found two cases where employees were granted unescorted access [to radiological sources] despite having serious criminal records," according to the report. "In one of the cases, the individual had been twice convicted of terroristic threats." In response to the report, federal agencies responsible for securing radiological sources are taking steps to better secure their industrial sources. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been developing a best practices guide and the National Nuclear Security Administration has implemented two initiatives to improve security. However, the report also suggests that there is not always effective collaboration between the agencies responsible for securing radiological sources and the Department of Homeland Security.
► A Missouri-based company has recalled approximately 4,000 pounds of beef products that could be contaminated with a mad cow disease pathogen, Tech Times reports. In a statement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said that Fruitland American Meat recalled two cryovac-packaged bone-in Rain Cow Ranch Ribeye with the establishment number EST. 2316 and were produced between September 5, 2013, and April 15, 2014. The products were distributed to a Connecticut Whole Foods distribution center to be sold in New England stores and a New York restaurants. Fruitland also recalled beef carcasses with the number EST. 2316, packaged from September 2013 to April 2014, and distributed to a restaurant in Kansas City and another Missouri establishment. "The beef recall was initiated after the FSIS discovered during a review of slaughter logs that Fruitland American Meat may not have removed the dorsal root ganglia tissue from cattle that were at least 30 months old, which is not compliant with federal regulations," Tech Times reports.
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Deepavali turned tragic for the families of the three youth from the city who were killed in an accident at Dindigul when they were returning from Sabarimala.
Lokesh (27), Vinay (21) and Bharath (23) were the victims. While Lokesh was a call centre employee, Vinay was employed with Air India and Bharath with a private company and was pursuing a MBA correspondence course. He was residing in Prakash Nagar on Rajkumar Road. Following the news of the accident, the families left for Dindigul on Monday morning. Lokesh was the only son of Prakash, a resident of Mahalakshmi Layout, and had been working in the call centre for some months.
While Lokesh's family had been used to his frequent visits to the temple, it was a different scenario in the family of Vinay, a resident of K.P. Agrahara, for whom it was a maiden trip to Sabarimala. "All our relatives were there when he left for the trip from the Aiyappa temple here on Thursday. He called us on Sunday night from Madurai and had spoken to his mother. He had told us that he would proceed to Salem before returning to the city later on Monday. But he was killed in such an unexpected manner," his father lamented.
The bodies of the deceased are likely to arrive late Monday night after the post-mortem formalities are completed. The driver of the vehicle also succumbed to injuries soon after the accident.
Meanwhile, there were some who managed to escape from the accident and were glad to reunite with their families.


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Goodell: Don't sweat weather for 2014 Super Bowl
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league officials arent just bracing for potential wintry weather at next years Super Bowl. Theyre embracing it.
Bone-chilling cold is now blanketing the area where the 2014 game will be held. Goodell said in Manhattan on Thursday that football is made to be played in the elements. He says the league will celebrate both the game and the weather.
Goodell spoke as he and Mayor Michael Bloomberg previewed a week of New York City events leading up to the Feb. 2, 2014 game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
It will be the first Super Bowl in the New York metropolitan area.
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Gemma Lee Farrell — Babe of the Day
Gemma Lee Farrell's got three names because she's just that damn cool. She also happens a former Playmate—Miss November 2013, if you're curious.
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We've been giving away cash two times a day throughout the month of November on-air! We've compiled a list of our winners so far, but we're not done yet! There are still plenty of opportunities to win a grand on-air and $10,000 online. Check out the full list of winners below.
Emergency services in Abilene and Taylor County have received an upgrade, and 911 service can now be contacted using Text to 911 messaging.
There are a lot of people - myself included - who are compelled to get a dog based on their appearance alone. But there are a lot of different factors to consider when choosing a new pooch for your family, and there's a new study that gives us an idea of what breeds may or may not be a natural fit in your home.
Rodney Carrington is one of the funniest stand up comedians in the world. When he comes to Abilene on his 'Here Comes the Truth' tour January 23rd, he'll be armed with plenty of fresh new jokes and songs to share. While the new stuff will likely have me doubled over laughing, I won't be disappointed if Carrington breaks into his classic, 'More of a Man'.
I was a top 40 kid. There used to be a rack at the store and they actually had the top 40 singles in each slot. Each week I'd go in and pick up the ones I didn't have. Heck, they were cheap. I don't remember how cheap, but it wasn't much. Then I started getting a real allowance. With my first cash payout I went and bought three albums.
Foo Fighters have added a whole bunch of more tour dates to their 2015 North American touring.
Wang Rong Rollin is a Chinese group responsible for what might be the new Gangnam Style made popular by Psy a few years ago. The new song titled 'Chick Chick' is a completely crazy song but it's super catchy and that's all you need to have a hit.
The devoted team at Rockstar Games is working hard at trying to iron out all the kinks for the people having trouble transferring old GTA Online characters.
Rise Against's Tim McIlrath filmed a new PETA2 PSA in which he calls for boycotts of circuses and marine animal attractions like Ringling Bros. and SeaWorld.
Imagine instead of waking up to a whimpering dog with the need to pee, hearing a Siri-like voice uttering the words, "Would you please get your lazy butt out of bed and let me outside?" That day may not be too far off.


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Happy workers mean higher profits. Customers are inspired to buy more when everyone on the job communicates a positive mental attitude. Saying's not doing, of course. Just how can you promote good workplace vibes? Management gurus say it's a two-step process. First, make a decision to develop and maintain your own healthy emotional outlook. Second, inspire this same mental state among your employees. It all starts with you.
The Institute for Art and Olfaction, based in Los Angeles and headed up by founder and director Saskia Wilson-Brown, is only a couple of years old, but it's already making waves on the growing artisan fragrance scene in the City of Angels and beyond. With the organization's focus on everything from beginners' workshops to large-scale art installations to annual fragrance awards, the IAO has a broad scope—and plenty of creativity to inspire and share.
ULTA Beauty announced Sept. 11 financial results for the 13-week period and 26-week period that ended Aug. 2, which compares to the same periods that ended Aug. 3, 2013.
For many the word "apothecary" may trigger romantic images of cobblestone streets and hand-labeled tinctures custom-made to cure ailments. But though C.O. Bigelow—the oldest apothecary in America—has its roots firmly entrenched in those bygone days, it has also admirably evolved and grown to keep up with the times. Today, the company continues to wow customers with its well-edited selection of products—including its own line and imports from around the world—a personalized in-store experience and stellar staff members.
Murad, the skincare brand founded by Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD, is scheduled to open the company's first official stand-alone retail boutique in October 2014. The opening of the 1,500-square-foot storefront—which will serve as Murad's Global Flagship retail location—coincides with the celebration of Murad's 25th anniversary this year. The store will be located on West 3rd Street in Los Angeles. Construction began the week before the Labor Day holiday.
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