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Walking With Dinosaurs at the Allstate Arena

Walking With Dinosaurs at the Allstate Arena

If you've seen the Walking With Dinosaurs commercial and think you already know what this is, let me stop…

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Who wants to be the new Cubs manager?

Who wants to be the new Cubs manager?

So it's really gonna happen this time: when the 2011 edition of the Chicago Cubs annual Cubs Convention takes place…

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Natalie Merchant at the Chicago Theatre

Natalie Merchant at the Chicago Theatre

Natalie Merchant came back to Chicago after taking a seven year break, and took the stage as if…

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Pinocchio at the Marriott Theatre

Pinocchio at the Marriott Theatre

What's great about shows at the Marriott is that they don't settle for whatever category people…

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Guide for the Perplexed - Good Summer Fare

Guide for the Perplexed - Good Summer Fare

Tony nominated actor Kevin Anderson plays Doug, the black sheep of the family and does a…

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Got Erotica? "Eros" Has Plenty

Got Erotica? "Eros" Has Plenty

Romance, Passion and Beyond. As one of the four plays featured in National Pastime Theatre’s current…

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Bandits pitcher, Jennie Finch, announces retirement plans

Bandits pitcher, Jennie Finch, announces retirement plans

National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) icon and Bandits’ pitcher Jennie Finch announced her retirement plans today, stating…

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A Parallelogram: A Profound Play that Will Get You to Think Outside of the Box

A Parallelogram: A Profound Play that Will Get You to Think Outside of the Box

Would you want to live your life if you knew beforehand it has relatively no meaning and will…

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Final Weekend for “Eros” and “The Tumultuous Tale of the Tragically Transparent Tunic” July 29th-August 1st!

Final Weekend for “Eros” and “The Tumultuous Tale of the Tragically Transparent Tunic” July 29th-August 1st!

Art Stripped Down for Naked July at The National Pastime Theater. Please note: The Emperor’s New Clothes and Living Canvas: Demons have already been extended through August 14. Other show extensions may follow.*Interview Opportunities The National... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 29 Jul 2010 Upcoming Shows

Walking With Dinosaurs at the Allstate Arena

Walking With Dinosaurs at the Allstate Arena

If you've seen the Walking With Dinosaurs commercial and think you already know what this is, let me stop you right there. Because I too watched it and I was like, "Oh, giant animatronic dinosaurs... Read more

Jennifer Sale - avatar Jennifer Sale Comments (0) 29 Jul 2010 Theatre Reviews

Pinocchio at the Marriott Theatre

Pinocchio at the Marriott Theatre

It always surprises me how many people don't know about the Marriott Theatre way up north in the frozen tundra known as Lincolnshire. Because it truly is a gem of local entertainment. What's great about shows... Read more

Jennifer Sale - avatar Jennifer Sale Comments (1) 25 Jul 2010 Theatre Reviews

Guide for the Perplexed - Good Summer Fare

Guide for the Perplexed - Good Summer Fare

Kimberly Katz' Platinum Press I enjoyed this piece about an upper middle class family in Glencoe struggling to welcome an errant family member home after his five-year stint in prison.   Tony nominated actor Kevin Anderson plays Doug,... Read more

Kimberly Katz - avatar Kimberly Katz Comments (0) 23 Jul 2010 Theatre Reviews

Got Erotica? "Eros" Has Plenty

Got Erotica?

Romance, Passion and Beyond. As one of the four plays featured in National Pastime Theatre’s current Naked July Festival, “Eros” is certainly the most suggestive. Sensuality and passion are vividly brought to the forefront in... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 21 Jul 2010 Theatre Reviews

Dang, Have You Heard About Jonny Lang?

Dang, Have You Heard About Jonny Lang?

Grammy-Award-Winning-Artist, Jonny Lang, is bound to loosen up the most tense of folks when he plays the House of Blues in Chicago this Friday, July 16th, with a big sha-bang!  The still, somewhat, young buck... Read more

Tracy Walsh - avatar Tracy Walsh Comments (1) 15 Jul 2010 Entertainment Interviews

A Parallelogram: A Profound Play that Will Get You to Think Outside of the Box

A Parallelogram: A Profound Play that Will Get You to Think Outside of the Box

Would you want to live your life if you knew beforehand it has relatively no meaning and will cause more harm than good? What if you also already knew the future is going to bleak... Read more

Kendall Hartenstine - avatar Kendall Hartenstine Comments (0) 15 Jul 2010 Theatre Reviews

“The Living Canvas” Is As Powerful As It Is Beautiful

“The Living Canvas” Is As Powerful As It Is Beautiful

Pete Guither has once again made his mark on modern theatre, this time pushing the envelope of artistic creativity to new realms with the latest rendition of his own creation, The Living Canvas - Demons.... Read more

Ken Payne - avatar Ken Payne Comments (0) 13 Jul 2010 Theatre Reviews

Naked July Festival, Art Stripped Down: “Beauty is More than Skin Deep”

Naked July Festival, Art Stripped Down: “Beauty is More than Skin Deep”

When is the last time you saw full frontal nudity in the theater? Was it “Hair”, “Oh, Calcutta!” or maybe “The Blue Room”? Maybe you have never seen a play with nudity in it, well,... Read more

Kimberly Katz - avatar Kimberly Katz Comments (0) 13 Jul 2010 Theatre Reviews

The Down Side of Suicide: A Divine Comedy

The Down Side of Suicide: A Divine Comedy

The Down Side of Suicide: A Divine Comedy  When: Fri 7/16 and Sat 7/31, 9:30 PM,  Price: $15 When I heard the title of the newest show offered in Wicker Park’s quaint Gorilla Tango Nation Theatre: The Down... Read more

Colleen - avatar Colleen Comments (0) 08 Jul 2010 Comedy Reviews

Tenn With Jenn: The Foxy Goat

Tenn With Jenn: The Foxy Goat

July's feature is local artist, Lisa Koziol-Ellis aka The Foxy Goat. Don't worry, you'll find out what a Foxy Goat is in a minute. You might have seen some of her art showcased at local... Read more

Jennifer Sale - avatar Jennifer Sale Comments (4) 05 Jul 2010 Entertainment Interviews

Hot Topic In Store Appearance Friday July 9th.

Hot Topic In Store Appearance Friday July 9th.

Meet the Girls of "JEZEBETH" at this special instore appearence featuring: Bree Michaels, Madeline Maser, Katie Auerbach, Amanda Jean, Colleena Corrigan, Kelsey Kozak, Galina Emmerich and Baby D Frost. Door prizes, Autographs and More. Grand... Read more

Greg Chruscielski - avatar Greg Chruscielski Comments (0) 28 Jun 2010 Upcoming Shows

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Natalie Merchant at the Chicago Theatre

Natalie Merchant at the Chicago Theatre

There is something to be said in this era of huge concert productions, for a musician to fill a venue, show up with a band, and play. No huge frills, pyrotechnics, or costume changes, just... Read more

Jennifer Sale - avatar Jennifer Sale Comments (0) 24 Jul 2010 In Concert

New music video from Shatter Their Illusion- Fragile

New music video from Shatter Their Illusion- Fragile

      Shatter Their Illusion   From Dark Star Records                                 Grab a copy! From the producers of the hot new vampire movie Jezebeth. Dark Star Records has been kicking some major ass lately on all fronts. Make sure to check out their... Read more

Greg Chruscielski - avatar Greg Chruscielski Comments (0) 24 Jul 2010 Music News

Chicago is the Hip Hop & Rap Capital of THE WORLD! The Ill. Clicks Militia Grows Strong!

Chicago is the Hip Hop & Rap Capital of THE WORLD! The Ill. Clicks Militia Grows Strong!

  The Chicago Rap!   This BuzzTV special feature Hip Hop/Rap episode features Spit That Fire by Chi-Town's very own Ill. Clicks Militia. The I.C.M. have been puttin' out videos for more than just a "minute". These cats are serious... Read more

Greg Chruscielski - avatar Greg Chruscielski Comments (0) 20 Jul 2010 Buzz on my Band

Jonny Lang: Too Under the Weather to Pull it Together?

Jonny Lang: Too Under the Weather to Pull it Together?

Has it ever ran through your mind what celebrities look like during a certain predicament, event or activity? After seeing Jonny Lang perform at the House of Blues on the 16th of July, I have... Read more

Tracy Walsh - avatar Tracy Walsh Comments (0) 19 Jul 2010 In Concert

The Cast of Jezebeth makes a Special Appearance at Hot Topic in Woodfield.

The Cast of Jezebeth makes a Special Appearance at Hot Topic in Woodfield.

The Cast of Jezebeth   Special Appearance!       Watch it now!     Read more

Greg Chruscielski - avatar Greg Chruscielski Comments (0) 16 Jul 2010 Music News

The Great Chicago Fire: A Quick Buzz on A Friend Called Fire

The Great Chicago Fire: A Quick Buzz on A Friend Called Fire

Every now and again, I find an up-and-coming local band that instills a sense of hometown pride and the desire to share them with the rest of the world.  Last Friday night marked such an... Read more

Kendall Hartenstine - avatar Kendall Hartenstine Comments (0) 14 Jul 2010 In Concert

Original "Clash of the Titans" Lineup of Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax to Tour Again

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Los Angeles, CA - (MONDAY, July 12, 2010) -- Metalheads rejoice:  North America's biggest thrash tour in 20 years is announced, as 1991's original American "Clash of the Titans" lineup - Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 13 Jul 2010 Music News

311 Heats up Northerly Island

311 Heats up Northerly Island

The night is cool and the crowd at Northerly Island is ready to heat up. The crowd’s anticipation starts quickly and the press gets ready. Devoted fans and enthusiasts start yelling as 311 appears and... Read more

Carl Burke - avatar Carl Burke Comments (0) 13 Jul 2010 In Concert

Woodsbash 2010!! Let the party commence!!

Woodsbash 2010!! Let the party commence!!

Big Randy is set to have his annual party again this summer. Woodsbash 2010 is set to take place at Schiller Park Woods (Grove # 4) on July 31st from 11:00 A.M. until just before... Read more

Roger Reis - avatar Roger Reis Comments (0) 07 Jul 2010 Music News

Is Justin Bieber Really a Diva?

Is Justin Bieber Really a Diva?

Why is it that we’re surprised when famous people end up being divas? It surfaced recently that while in Australia Justin Bieber popped diva attitude on the set of a television show there. According to... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 07 Jul 2010 Music News

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Bringing Literacy to Your Mailbox

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Bringing Literacy to Your Mailbox

You haven’t really made it until you give back to the place that gave you your start. Dolly Parton knows this, so she has undertaken a massive project to bring literacy to the children of... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 07 Jul 2010 Music News

Get Musically Inclined With Michael Buble Concert Tickets

Get Musically Inclined With Michael Buble Concert Tickets

Michael Buble is scheduled for a promotional tour for his latest album 'Crazy Love'. He will start his tour from Orlando in California in March 2010 and journey across 19 cities in the US alone... Read more

BuzzNewsTV - avatar BuzzNewsTV Comments (0) 01 Jul 2010 Music News

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Up for Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp?

Up for Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp?

ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY CAMPThe ULTIMATE Backstage ExperienceAs VIP Packages Saturate the Ailing Concert Industry, Rock 'n Roll FantasyCamp Offers the Most Genuine Value at Recession-Busting Rates During WeekendWarrior AdventuresIN CHICAGO, THE EXCLUSIVE MIDWEST CAMP,YOUR... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 29 Jul 2010 Local Buzz

McGrady to Bulls? Not so fast!

No. And that should be the end of this article...however the world doesn't work that way. Tracy McGrady continues to fight and claw his way on the Bulls roster with workouts, twitter messages, media quotes, flowers,... Read more

Mike Kincaide - avatar Mike Kincaide Comments (0) 27 Jul 2010 Chicago Bulls / NBA

Who wants to be the new Cubs manager?

Who wants to be the new Cubs manager?

So it's really gonna happen this time: when the 2011 edition of the Chicago Cubs annual Cubs Convention takes place there will be a new manager introduced. The candidates are already lining up, putting there... Read more

Mike Kincaide - avatar Mike Kincaide Comments (0) 27 Jul 2010 Chicago Cubs / Sox / MLB

New BuzzNewsTV Exclusive Show! Chicago Arts-

New BuzzNewsTV Exclusive Show! Chicago Arts-

 In this new series, showing exclusivley on BuzzNewsTV- Bill Boyce, recycling and metal artist from Roger's Park talks about his childhood, influence, and current work.     Subscribe to BuzzNews and BuzzNewsTV today! See the best in Chicagoland creativity. For... Read more

Greg Chruscielski - avatar Greg Chruscielski Comments (0) 26 Jul 2010 General

Black Archaeologist! New animation series from L.A. this season exclusively on BuzzTV!

Black Archaeologist! New animation series from L.A. this season exclusively on BuzzTV!

  The new animation series from brothers Michael and Ray Lambert of Tech Nubian Studios in L.A. is being featured exclusively on BuzzTV this season.   This comedy animation special is produced on Poser Imaging Software and features... Read more

Greg Chruscielski - avatar Greg Chruscielski Comments (0) 24 Jul 2010 General

You've heard of the decline of Western civilization right?

You've heard of the decline of Western civilization right?

Well...this is a great    indication of   an   incline   of   Western ignorance.   More internet B.S!   Where is all the bullying coming from? Is it still 1986?  Recently an 11 year-old  7th. grade female has been the "victim" and center of... Read more

Greg Chruscielski - avatar Greg Chruscielski Comments (1) 22 Jul 2010 General

Bandits pitcher, Jennie Finch, announces retirement plans

Bandits pitcher, Jennie Finch, announces retirement plans

National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) icon and Bandits’ pitcher Jennie Finch announced her retirement plans today, stating her professional and international softball career will end following the final Chicago Bandits home stand and NPF playoffs in... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 21 Jul 2010 Local Sports

Deep thoughts from within your lightbox!

Deep thoughts from within your lightbox!

From the realm of viewer-created features... A little free perspective for your universe. The Meaning of Life! How do you approach undertanding it? Feeling it? Accepting it? Is there a formula? Is it as simple as stripping your conditioning? What... Read more

Greg Chruscielski - avatar Greg Chruscielski Comments (0) 20 Jul 2010 General

Softball superstar, Jennie Finch, to suit up against the boys in Bandits vs Boys Battle of Sexes on Aug 9

Softball superstar, Jennie Finch, to suit up against the boys in Bandits vs Boys Battle of Sexes on Aug 9

Chicago Bandits' pitcher, Jennie Finch, will be making an appearance and playing for the Chicago Bandits in their second Battle of the Sexes game on Monday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m.Finch, previously absent during past... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 19 Jul 2010 Local Sports

Let's spend Year One Wasted....Cubs finally putting up white flag

Ironically enough I'm the optimistic one in the building....but alas I'm putting up the white flag for a team that is clearly surrounded in a gunfight with only knives to defend themselves. You get renewed from... Read more

Mike Kincaide - avatar Mike Kincaide Comments (0) 18 Jul 2010 Chicago Cubs / Sox / MLB

Vying Veterans: How two Bandits have survived five years in the NPF

Vying Veterans: How two Bandits have survived five years in the NPF

When Chicago Bandits' center fielder Emily Friedman suited up to play in the National Pro Fastpitch she thought that after one year she'd had her fun and was done. "Just after my first year I... Read more

Buzz News - avatar Buzz News Comments (0) 15 Jul 2010 Chicago Cubs / Sox / MLB

DVD Review: Hammerhead (2005)

DVD Review: Hammerhead (2005)

  Friends,     Every once in awhile, a movie comes along that inspires you. You find yourself lost in the world of these incredible characters, brought together onscreen in a flawless performance designed to make you push the... Read more

Julie Gorzkowski - avatar Julie Gorzkowski Comments (1) 15 Jul 2010 Film Reviews

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Porn, Beer, and Music

Porn, Beer, and Music

EXXXTACY 2010   You know you're at the right place when there are nearly naked girls carrying bags of sex toys.  My acquaintance Matt and I approached the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center with awe and a... Read more

Michael Connor - avatar Michael Connor Comments (0) 21 Jul 2010 BuzzBlog

Clowns in the Workplace

Call me crazy, but somehow I always thought that when I reached adulthood and started my professional career, I wouldn’t have to interact with circus clowns very often. Yet here I am, almost 3 years... Read more

Julie Gorzkowski - avatar Julie Gorzkowski Comments (0) 15 Jul 2010 BuzzBlog

Let's Go Biking! Critical Mass

Let's Go Biking! Critical Mass

I admit I’m a little sore, but it’s so worth it – and it’s that good sore. I’ve been hitting the trails along the lake hard and riding my bicycle all through the city and,... Read more

Ken Payne - avatar Ken Payne Comments (1) 15 Jul 2010 BuzzBlog

Destroyed in the City: An Unfortunate Adventure

Destroyed in the City: An Unfortunate Adventure

The following is my report of Saturday past.  What I have written thus far is just a basic recollection.  But anyways, I still don’t have complete details on everything that may have happened, and memories... Read more

Michael Connor - avatar Michael Connor Comments (0) 07 Jul 2010 BuzzBlog

Official Paranormal Activity 2 Teaser Trailer

Official Paranormal Activity 2 Teaser Trailer

The first official notice that the Paranormal Activity 2 is still alive and kicking came out tonight with the first teaser trailer. This movie has been kept really secretive and no one really ... Read more

Tyler Schirado - avatar Tyler Schirado Comments (0) 30 Jun 2010 BuzzBlog

Fuerza Fun!

Fuerza Fun!

I saw Fureza Bruta for the second time last week as part of a special bloggers night and it is one of  the only shows I have  ever seen where I was planning while watching... Read more

Kimberly Katz - avatar Kimberly Katz Comments (0) 24 Jun 2010 BuzzBlog

Fun Facts from Pixar’s Toy Story 3

Fun Facts from Pixar’s Toy Story 3

Did you know that there are 302 total characters in the film? That’s right, and did you know the original voice actors for Andy and Sid voice the characters again in... Read more

Tyler Schirado - avatar Tyler Schirado Comments (0) 22 Jun 2010 BuzzBlog

Harry Potter Cast Visits The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Harry Potter Cast Visits The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Being the not so Harry Potter fan that I was and now a true believer in the franchise, seeing a few bits of the cast of the Harry Potter films visiting the new... Read more

Tyler Schirado - avatar Tyler Schirado Comments (0) 18 Jun 2010 BuzzBlog

North and Milwaukee: A Birthday Tale

North and Milwaukee: A Birthday Tale

I don't get excited/talk about my own birthdays.Each year for the past many years I've celebrated by just calling the phones of people I know and saying “come over, it's my birthday.” So different folks... Read more

Michael Connor - avatar Michael Connor Comments (2) 15 Jun 2010 BuzzBlog

Cool if I go to the parade, too?

Cool if I go to the parade, too?

Ok, I confess. I have never been a Blackhawks’ fan. I can name three players on the team (Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Patrick Kane) and I know the coach’s name begins with a “Q”... Read more

Ken Payne - avatar Ken Payne Comments (0) 15 Jun 2010 BuzzBlog

Midnight Snack: Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag!

Midnight Snack: Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag!

So I've been cooking lately, more and more all of the time - and I'm going to start sharing some of my recipes with all of you here @ Buzz..   But let's start with a treat... Read more

Dave Biggs - avatar Dave Biggs Comments (0) 13 Jun 2010 BuzzBlog

Byron's Hot Dogs owner guest chefs at Obama White House: Serves Chicago-style hot dogs

Byron's Hot Dogs owner guest chefs at Obama White House: Serves Chicago-style hot dogs

Sun-Times columnist Lynne Sweet covered this great story in which Byron's Hot Dogs went to the White House. It just so happens that my uncle, Mike Payne, is the owner of Byron's. Apparently, President Obama was... Read more

Ken Payne - avatar Ken Payne Comments (2) 11 Jun 2010 BuzzBlog

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