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The Sky Was the Limit: Highlights from Arena HistoryThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:54AMWhat do Jimmy Swaggart, the Village People, Hulk Hogan, Twisted Sister and the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers all have a common -- besides a similarly tasteful fashion sense? They have all appeared at the Civic Arena over the past half-century, sometimes within a few days of each other. With an assis...

Tim McElligott BlogMonday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:30PMWhether you remember Frank Sinatra’s version or Jimmy Durante’s – no one remembers Frances Williams’ – almost everyone remembers these familiar lyrics from the song, “As Time Goes By:” You must remember this.

Parole battle pits Sinatras against killer of singer's close friendSaturday, July 24, 2010 @ 5:45PMJilly Rizzo had spent hours preparing for his 75th birthday party, a soiree the next day that was to include his friend Frank Sinatra and other Rat Pack luminaries.

Parole battle pits Sinatra family against killer of singer's friendWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:27AMRANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Jilly Rizzo had spent hours preparing for his 75th birthday party, a soiree the next day...

Giacomo Gates: An Unconventional BackstoryWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:27AMGiacomo Gates brings a rich, full-bodied timbre to the vocal jazz table. His pure vocalese approach has earned him lauds among critics, who hail him a champion artist in the modern jazz genre. He's been performing alongside the most recognized artists in the industry, using only his voice to produce a broad range of spectral color. Gates can be found singing melodies, lyrics, and even singing ...

Chris Finch rocks the boat in 'Guys and Dolls'Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 7:46PMNorthbrook's Westmoor Elementary School principal, OurNeighbor Chris Finch, can wear many hats: from teacher to tenor to tailor, but stops short of actually making them. "Not a skilled haberdasher -- yet," joked Finch, a self-taught costume maker who made his Nicely-Nicely Johnson suit, but not the fedora, for this month's Lake Forest musical "Guys and Dolls."

Today in Theatre History: JULY 20Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:16PM1961 Stop The World - I Want To Get Off opens tonight at the Queen's Theatre on London's West End. The musical, which follows the life of one man from birth to death, will run 485 performances. The show, which features book, music, and lyrics by its star, Anthony Newley, and Leslie Bricusse, will then open at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on October 3, 1962 for a 555 performance run.

JOURNALISM/BLOGGING: Parole Battle Pits Sinatra Family Against Killer of Singer's Right-Hand ManMonday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:34AMJeffrey Perrotte, who slammed drunk into Jilly Rizzo's car and then fled the scene, vows to be an example of alcohol abuse's deadly consequences. Foes of his bid for freedom cite crime's horror. Jilly Rizzo had spent hours preparing for his 75th birthday party, a soiree the next day that was to include his friend Frank Sinatra and other Rat Pack luminaries. A few minutes after midnight, he got ...

Joan Armatrading takes the unconventional pathFriday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:20PMEngland may be singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading's home, but she says she's most at home performing before American audiences. "America is my favorite place to perform, I'll say that no matter what country I'm in. I'm not scared," she said in an interview in Washington.