Community Corner
Get Out: "Into the Woods," "The Color Purple" and St. Patty's Day!
Looking for some fun things to do this week and weekend? Look no further.
It’s nearly the weekend, and you’ve got no idea what you’re going to do for fun. Fear not -- we have plenty of suggestions.
Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.
1. MUSICALS• ""
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Where/When: . 7 p.m. March 18 and 19, 2:30 p.m. March 20.
Why Go: Who can resist a combination of Stephen Sondheim and the Brothers Grimm? Plus, as you'll see in a , the male lead is also the football team captain, which reminds us of "Glee."
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Pricing: $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserve in advance by calling 815-609-8506.
• "Annie"
Where/When: . March 18-26.
Why Go: "The sun'll come out .. tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow ... there'll be sun!" One of the world's best-loved musicals is in town!
Pricing: $8 in advance; $10 at the door. You can also buy tickets online. Call 630-679-3418 for more information.
Where/When: Rialto Square Theatre. Tonight at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Beautiful musical adaptation of a great story of hope.
Pricing: $42.00 - $63.50. Call 815-726-7171 for more information.
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Where/When: . Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
Why Go: St. Pat's Beer Tasting. Beer, beer and beer!
Pricing: Call 815-436-3499 for more information.
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Where/When: . Thursday at 11 a.m.
Why Go: St. Paddy's celebration. Great food, drink specials, giveaways, green beer, live music by Seth Bradley of The Personnel.
Pricing: Call 815-577-1900 for more information.
• Branmor's American Grill, Bolingbrook
Where/When: . Thursday, all day.
Why Go: All You Can Eat Corned Beef & Cabbage Buffet. Corned beef brisket with mustard butter sauce, shepherd's pie, steamed cabbage, parslied potatoes, minted carrots. Some lunch and dinner specials will be also offered.
Pricing: $16 per person. Call 630-226-9926 for more information.
• Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge, Plainfield
Where/When: Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge. Thursday.
Why Go: St. Patrick's Day Deals. Corned beef platters $8.50, corned beef sandwiches $6.95, grilled Rueben sandwiches $7.95, bottles of Guinness $3 and 12 oz. drafts of green beer $1.50.
Why Go: Call 630-739-2377 for more information.
• Gordon Biersch Brewery, Bolingbrook.
Where/When: Gordon Biersch Brewery. Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Great Irish menu, special stout, live DJ, raffles and big giveaways including a one night stay at the .
Pricing: Call 630-739-6036 for more information. Check their Facebook page for details.
Where/When: , 6:30-10 p.m. March 18
Why Go: Great food, great entertainment and bids for a great cause. Special prize for the most creative Irish-themed attire.
Pricing: Dinner is $60. Reservations and donations are accepted at www.vveef.org. Call 815-886-7831 for more information.
4. SPRINGTIDE CRAFT SHOWWhere/When: Romeoville Recreation Center. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Bake and craft sale, pancake breakfast.
Pricing: No admission fee. Call 815-886-6222 for more information.
5. TWO BROTHERS CRAFT BEER ROAD SHOWWhere/When: Binny's in Bolingbrook. Saturday from 1-4 p.m.
Why Go: Do you want to expand your knowledge about beer? Ted Sullivan and Kyle Fornek will spend the afternoon at Binny's sharing their passion for craft beer.
Pricing: Call 630-972-1187 for more information.
