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Arts & Entertainment

Karaoke, Live Music and Comedy: Get Out

Looking for nightlife and entertainment in Frankfort, Mokena and New Lenox? We've got you covered.

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DRINK SPECIAL OF THE WEEK

Where: , 2101 Calistoga Dr., New LenoxWhat's the special? Friday night, their house wines are $5.
More info: Call Charleston's at 815-462-2000 or see its Web site

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, April 15

Where: 23320 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Comedy with Chris Barnes and Ken Garr, musical performance by Jason Sturmon Duo
When: Doors open at 7 p.m., comedy starts at 8 p.m., live music starts at 9:30 p.m.
How much? $10 for comedy, $5 for music.
More info: See the event's Web site or call 815-469-7315. 

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Where: 9680 Lincoln Way Ln., Frankfort
What's on tap? Music by Ben Clark Quartet.
When: 7 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Tommy Nevin's at 815-464-1000 or go to the Web site

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Where: 679 N. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by The Bruno Duo.
When: Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-0940 for reservations (strongly recommended).

Where: 19917 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Acoustic show by Chuck Anderson.
When: 8 p.m.
How much?
 No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-2204.

Where: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Pick your favorite classic rock tune and sing karaoke to the crowd.
When: Starts between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-9450.

Where: 20214 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Taste a variety of wines and make some new friends. Don't like wine? Select a bottle of craft beer while the rest of us savor our vino.
When: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
How much? Complimentary tasting (full glasses and craft beers at regular price).
More info: Call 815-469-9994.

Where: 10160 191st Street, Mokena
What's on tap? Live music by The Hat Guys.
When: 9 p.m.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 708-479-6873.

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music from Accoustically Challenged.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover
More info: See the Web site or call 815-463-1700.

Where: 495 Degroate Rd., New Lenox
What's on tap? DJ and karaoke.
When: 9 p.m.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 815-462-8420 or go to the Web site.

SATURDAY, April 16

Where: 679 N. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music from The Bruno Duo.
When: Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-0940 for reservations (strongly recommended).

Where: 19917 S. La Grange Rd., Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by The Opinions.
When: 9 p.m.
How much?
 $5.
More info: Call 815-469-2204.

Where: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Pick your favorite classic rock tune and sing some karaoke to the crowd.
When: Starts between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-9450.

Where: 20 Kansas St.
What's on tap? Bill Brady comedy show.
When: 8 p.m.
How much? Dinner show packages starting at $29.99, admission for comedy only is $12 with two drinks required.
More info: Call Jenny's at 815-464-2685 or see their Web site

Tommy Nevin's Pub

Where: 9680 Lincoln Way Ln., Frankfort
What's on tap? Live music by Matt Kelly Band.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call Tommy Nevin's at 815-464-1000 or go to the Web site

Where: 10160 191st Street, Mokena
What's on tap? Live music by Stellar Road.
When: 9 p.m.
How much: No cover.
More info: Call 708-479-6873.

Where: 901 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
What's on tap? Charleyhorse is looking for a new house DJ and is holding auditions every Saturday night this month. This week, DJ Jukie Tha Kid is auditioning for the job. Come down and let them know what you think.
When: 9 p.m.
How much? No cover
More info: See the Web site or call 815-463-1700.

 

Where: 1300 N Cedar Rd., New Lenox
What's on tap? Jerome "Elvis" Marion performs.
When: 7 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info:  See the Web  site or call 815-463-1099.

Where: 495 Degroate Rd., New Lenox
What's on tap? Live music from Rizzo. 
When: Call for showtime.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-462-8420 or go to the Web site.

SUNDAY, April 17

Where: 7900 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort
What's on tap? Entertain everyone in the bar with your karaoke stylings.
When: Starts between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.
How much? No cover.
More info: Call 815-469-9450.

NEW IN LOCAL THEATERS

1320 W. Maple St., New Lenox
888-262-4386

16350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park
708-873-1900

Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall

Westfield Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Mall Loop Dr., Joliet

Rio: This animated film about birds, smuggling and love has a star-studded cast including Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg and Flight of the Conchords' Jemaine Clement. Rated G. 96 mins. (Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall, Orland Park Cinema, Showplace New Lenox 14)

Scream 4: Wes Craven and the crew—David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox—are back for the fourth installment of the franchise that was intended to be a trilogy. Rated R. 104 mins. (Cinemark Louis Joliet Mall, Orland Park Cinema, Showplace New Lenox 14)

RETURNING TO THEATERS

Missed anything during the first run? You've got another chance at the Cinemark Movies 10 at a discount.

Cinemark Movies 10

2601 Plainfield Rd., Joliet
800-326-32646 

The Adjustment Bureau: This thriller is loosely based on a story by Philip K. Dick and stars Emily Blunt and Matt Damon. Rated PG-13. 124 mins.

Gnomeo and Juliet: Shakespeare's timeless love story is retold, in the garden. Rated G. 84 mins. 

Hall Pass: From the raunchy Farrelly brothers (There's Something About Mary), hilarity ensues when two restless husbands are granted hall passes by their wives (A "hall pass" is one week of freedom from marriage with no repercussion). Rated R. 98 mins.

Just Go With It: Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler star in this romantic comedy. Rated PG-13. 110 mins.

Paul: Two British comic book geeks travel across the United States. Hilarity and oddity ensue. Rated R. 104 mins.

NEW ON DVD 

Here are some movies available on DVD this week.

Country Strong: Gwyneth Paltrow continues her quest to be taken seriously as a singer, moving from Glee to the big screen. Here she plays a country singer looking to make a comeback. Rated PG-13.

Dragnet 1970: Season Four:  The 1970s reboot of the 50s classic features Sergeant Joe Friday (Jack Webb) and partner Bill Gannon (Harry Morgan) tackling mass murder cases even a sniper.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1: The penultimate film in the Potter film series has been called bleak but emotionally satisfying. Rated PG-13. 

Summer In Genoa: This acclaimed 2008 drama starring Colin Firth is finally available on DVD. In the film, Firth plays a father who moves his daughters to Italy after the tragic death of his wife, where they all begin new chapters in their lives. Rated R.

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