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April 25, 2008

 Sara Bareilles at House of Blues

sara bareillesFrom the description on YouTube: "Sara Bareilles performing at The House of Blues in Chicago April 17th 2008."
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(03:45) | Source: YouTube

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 Berwyn Jaycees Monster-Mini Golf

mini golf in berwynFrom the user's description: "This segment is from The Chicagoland Based Cable Television Show - "Mike Kara Presents...http://www.mikekara.com This segment features The Berwyn Jaycees holding their 4th annual Monster-Mini Golf Pub Crawl. Six Different Bars in Downtown Berwyn each build their own mini-golf hole and Jaycees go from bar to bar playing each hole and keeping score, and along the way at each bar they enjoy a nice ice-cold beverage."
(08:32) | Uploaded by: Mike, Woodridge

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 Felice on final of Fight Girls

felice herrigFelice Herrig from Buffalo Grove shows off her fights skills in the final episode of Fight Girls.

(02:27) | Source: YouTube

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 Chicago's love affair with hot dogs

hot dogsFrom the description on Revver: "Documentary about the impact of hot dogs on American culture...seriously"


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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight - April 24, 2008

chicago tonightchicago tonightSegments from the Thursday, April 24 airing of WTTW's Chicago Tonight.

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 Music Fix with Pogo: The Duke Spirit

duke spiritMusic Fix With Pogo: Chicago, we have one of those rare concert experiences coming our way. The kind when the opening band is the bigger reason to go to a gig than the headliner is. That's the case on May 4th at The Metro, when London's The Duke Spirit plays the supporting slot for San Fransisco natives Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

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 Review: 'Baby Mama'

baby mamaWill Tina Fey wit and charm translate to the big screen? Tribune critic Michael Phillips has your answer.
(02:22) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Deception'

deceptionThe title gives away the movie says Metromix's Matt Pais of the new, not-so-thrilling thriller, "Deception."

(01:43) | Source: Metromix

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Harold and Kumar'

harold and kumarMetromix's Matt Pais reviews "Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay."

(01:37) | Source: Metromix

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April 24, 2008

 Alfresco dining on Southport

alfresco diningWarmer weather drives the foodies outdoors and Metromix's Jackie takes a tour of a alfresco diners paradise on Southport.
(02:35) | Source: Metromix

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 Custom House in Printers Row

custom houseCustom House in Printers Row is not your traditional steakhouse and its executive chef, Shawn McClain explains why. Also, from metromix.com, "If your boss grimaces at the thought of dining outside, tell her this isn't just any ol' sidewalk boite. The fare at this new 24-seat Printers Row outdoor space is from the 2006 James Beard Best Chef: Midwest winner, Shawn McClain."

(01:01) | Source: Savory

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 The Gage in The Loop

gageThe upscale restaurant The Gage, with its proximity to Millennium Park, makes it a great place for outdoor dining.
(02:09) | Source: Metromix

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 Parrot Cage at South Shore Cultural Center

parrot cageThe Parrot Cage, a restaurant in the South Shore Cultural Center with food prepared by Washburne Culinary Institute students, was recently named by metromix.com as a great place for outdoor dining. Last winter, Metromix TV's Pogo checked it out.
(03:12) | Source: Metromix

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 Rustik in Logan Square

rustikRustik in Logan Square was recently name a great place for eating outdoors by Metromix.com. Metromix TV's Bahar checked it out last winter.
(02:09) | Source: Metromix

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 Funny promo for Free Comic Book Day

free comic book day"Entry into the Diamond Free Comic Book Day 2008 Mini-commercial contest. Shot at Brainstorm Comics, 1648 W North Ave, Chicago, IL. Special thanks to Scott Mason."

(00:56) | Source: YouTube

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 Chicago Underground Comedy Showcase

Chicago underground comedyFrom the description on YouTube: "Chicago Underground Comedy-DC Comedy Fest Audition Showcase - Highlight reel from Chicago Underground Comedy's April 22, 2008 audition showcase for the DC Comedy Fest, produced by Blaire Postman. Featuring Adam Burke, Fay Canale, Brendan McGowan, Dan Telfer, Carrie Callahan, Chad Briggs, Steve O. Harvey, Team Submarine, Brady Novak, and Nick Vatterott. Chicago Underground Comedy is every Tuesday at 9:30 at the Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont. Chicago Underground Comedy is produced by Dan Telfer and Elizabeth McQuern. Video, music, and editing by Elizabeth McQuern. http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com http://www.dccomedyfest.com"

(09:54) | Source: YouTube | Warning: Language, Content

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight - April 23, 2008

chicago tonightchicago tonightSegments from the Wednesday, April 23 airing of Chicago Tonight on WTTW.

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April 23, 2008

 Review: Alinea in Sheffield/De Paul area

alineaTribune critic Phil Vettel reviews Alinea, which he says is "the most exciting restaurant to open" in Chicago in years.

(02:17) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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April 24, 2008

 Review: Prosecco in downtown Chicago

proseccoTribune critic Phil Vettel reviews the new Italian restaurant Prosecco in downtown Chicago.
(02:13) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Unedited footage: Hot Chip's show at The Vic

hot chipUnedited footage from Hot Chip recent sold out show at The Vic.

Source: Metromix

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April 23, 2008

 CLTV dives in the world of Mixed Martial Arts

combatwireCombatwire debuts May 6 on CLTV. It'll air every Tuesday and Friday, 10pm and 12 midnight. Q101's Jim Lynam and Felice Herrig, a local fighter who starred on the reality show "Fight Girls" on Oxygen, cover the Chicagoland MMA scene.
We'll profile area fighters competing in the UFC, IFL and WEC, as well as local up and coming fighters to look out for. We'll also get training tips and techniques from local coaches and experts. For more information, check out combatwire.com

Source: CLTV

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 America's Next Top Model: Sarah Vonderhaar

top modelLake Zurich native and former America's Next Top Model contestant Sarah Vonderhaar discusses what it was like being on the hit reality TV show and also performs a song from her debut album.
(03:39) | Source: WGN

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 Tour: Oak Park Arts District

art in oak parkMetromix's Jackie takes a tour of the Oak Park Art District which has art offerings for you, your pooch and your stomach.
(04:27) | Source: Metromix

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight - April 22, 2008

chicago tonightchicago tonightSegments from the Tuesday, April 22 airing of Chicago Tonight on WTTW.

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 Profile on Hot Chip

hot chipMetromix's Pogo talks with the UK electro-pop group Hot Chip.

(03:35) | Source: Metromix

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April 22, 2008

 Tricky Unicyclist

unicyclistA talented and athletic unicyclist performs tricks and stunts all around the Windy City.

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 Crawling creature sculptures in Arboretum

big bugsDavid Rogers, the creator of the "Big Bug" sculptures in The Morton Arboretum, talks about the art and the process of installing it the park.

(01:10) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Hannah's Bretzel in the Loop

hannah's bretzelHuge, healthy sandwiches on a traditional German bread are served daily at the eco-friendly Hannah's Bretzel in The Loop.

(02:31) | Source: Metromix

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 Southern cooking at Big Jones in Andersonville

big jonesBig Jones, a restaurant with southern style cuisine in Andersonville, may be standard looking to the eyes, but to the stomach? Well, that's a different story.
(03:03) | Source: Metromix

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 Car chasing ballhawks

ballhawksFrom the description on YouTube: "Game 19: Car chasing, a new sport around Wrigleyville after the game. These young athletes want to get their heros autographs so they run for blocks after the players get away from the large crowds right at the ballpark. Much of the time the players are so impressed by their perseverance that they cough up an autograph. The goal this week is get a Fukudome autograph. We wish him luck, Cubs win by the way, 7-1 today 4/21/08."

(01:18) | Source: YouTube

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April 21, 2008

 Mary J Blige and Jay-Z's on Letterman

mary j and jay-z on lettermanMary J Blige and Jay-Z's appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. The discuss their tour which comes to Chicago April 26 & 27 at the United Center. They also perform together.

(09:43) | Source: YouTube

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 Jay-Z performs with Kanye West

jay-z in chicagoFrom the YouTube description: "Jay-Z with Kanye West performing "Encore" at the American Gangster concert in Chicago. November 8, 2007."


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(02:26) | Source: YouTube

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