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Archive: April 23, 2007

Laugh at the funny lady!

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So, how was your Monday? We don't know about you, but we could use a big laugh right about now. Good thing the Chicago Improv Fest starts this week with a kickoff tonight at the Chicago Cultural Center (OK, so it's not Zanies, but we'll take it.)

But this just in: SNL's Amy Poehler will rejoin Upright Citizens Brigade on Saturday at the Park West, according to the CIF's site.  (Looks like tix are still available, too!) You can also catch her Weekend Update co-host Seth Meyers Thursday at the Athenaeum. Get more details about CIF here.


Categories: celebrity Chris LaMorte Events
April 23, 2007 5:27 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Weekend roundup

Lunch at Smoque
You can bone us anytime, Smoque BBQ. But it was your vinegary sauce we couldn't get enough of--in fact, we may have found our new summer shot (yes, we drank it straight--got a problem with that?). And 'cue-o-philes must be getting the word out--who was the guy wearing the Twin Anchors t-shirt?

Brunch at Aigre Doux
The first weekend for the new brunch menu felt scattered--and short-staffed. But that prosciutto eggs benedict? Lovely. Still, you may want to wait until the sidewalk cafe opens in May to check out this brunch. (Or, just go for dinner instead.)

Dinner at Boka
New chef Guiseppe Tentori worked at Charlie Trotter's down the street; it shows--the food was delish (but expensive). Too bad some of the loud, shrieking patrons in the dining room Saturday night also seemed to be imported from down the street -- like maybe Trixie hang Tilli's.


Categories: Chris LaMorte Food and Drink
April 23, 2007 2:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Boffo LaBeouf!

Another week, another powerful Hollywood pair feels the wrath of "Disturbia." Shia LaBeouf's teen thriller topped the box office once again, bringing in $13.5 million. It was enough to beat out the Ryan Gosling-Anthony Hopkins legal thriller "Fracture," which earned $11.2 million to place second during a relatively low-earning weekend at the box office. (The previous weekend's runner-up was the Halle Berry-Bruce Willis vehicle "Perfect Stranger.") No worries; we're just happy to see audiences turning out to see two equally worthwhile flicks. (We awarded both 3 stars.) What movies did you see this weekend? Or were you too busy enjoying the nice weather to bother sitting in a dark theater?


Categories: Matt Pais Movies
April 23, 2007 11:53 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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