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| Romantic comedy stars local actors
"The Tender Trap," the tale of a bachelor who finds himself engaged to two girls at the same time, opens July 24 at Northeastern Illinois University's Stage Center Theatre, Building F, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave. The show is performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, through Aug. 9. Pictured from left are Marcus Kamie (Earl) of Lincoln Square, Steve Truncale (Charlie) of Mount Prospect, Robyn K. Accetta (Julie) of the Near North Side, Ron Ward (Joe) of the Near North Side, and Stephan Madar (Sol) of Lincoln Square. For tickets ($6-10), call (773) 442-4274.. |
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| Ahhh! Find summer fun in outdoor pools
All Chicago Park District outdoor pools are now open everyday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free!
Come out and swim at any of these outdoor pools on Chicago's North Side:
Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Ave. (312) 742-7518
Hamlin Park, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave. (312) 742-7785
McFetridge Sports Center/California Park, 3843 N. California Ave. (312) 742-7585
River Park, 5100 N. Francisco Ave. (312) 742-7516
Wrightwood Park, 2534 N. Greenview Ave. (312) 742-7816
For further information about hours and swimming programs, call the individual parks or the Beaches & Pools Unit at (312) 742-5121.
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| Marooned on a deserted ship
The fourth annual Silent Summer Film Festival begins Friday, July 18, with Buster Keaton (pictured) and Kathryn McGuire starring in the 1924 classic comedy "The Navigator." With live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the pipe organ, the film plays at 8 p.m. at the Gateway Theatre, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. Enjoy pre-show entertainment by Chicago's own West End Jazz Band. The festival runs six consecutive Fridays. Call (773) 205-SFSC for more information.
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| Plan to be there
Peter C. Bartels, pictured above, stars with Cathleen Schandelmeier in "A Caribbean Cruise Ship," an original two-person show, at Loyola Beach on Sunday, Aug. 10.
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