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Aug 29, 2016

Weekend picks: 'Silicon' comedian Jimmy O. Yang plays Rosemont

Bench Press, Sixteen Candles, 7th heaven, the Battle of the Bands winner and more, should draw crowds to the free three-day Palatine Street Fest, at Brockway and Slade streets. Besides live music, enjoy food from local vendors, the Sweet Pea Pet Parade at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, dance performances, a roving magician and balloon artist, face painting and much more. palatinestreetfest.com. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 26; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 27; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28   The 1980s tribute rock band Wedding Banned headlines the Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark '80s Night at Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights. - Courtesy of Double D Booking Comics convention Fans of comics, toys, gaming and more won't want to miss out on the Lake Count-I-Con convention this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $5-$7; military and children ages 12 and under admitted free. (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 Catch them all Before the WNBA's Chicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream game, arrive early for a special Pokemon Go Night event which includes an egg hatch walk on the concourse. Then stay afterward for a postgame on-court catch. It all happens tonight at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $16-$250; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com or sky.wnba.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26; 5:30 p.m. pregame egg hatch Stairway to RiverEdge Get the Led Out, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, headlines RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway St., Aurora. $15. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. Gates open at 7 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26   Shaun Latham performs standup at the Comedy Shrine in Aurora on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26 and 27. - Courtesy of Mike Leland/Comedy Central Standup Shaun C... (Chicago Daily Herald)

Aug 29, 2016

Sunday picks: Seal gets a little 'Crazy' at Ravinia

Bench Press, Sixteen Candles, 7th heaven, the Battle of the Bands winner and more, should draw crowds to the free three-day Palatine Street Fest, at Brockway and Slade streets. Besides live music, enjoy food from local vendors, the Sweet Pea Pet Parade at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, dance performances, a roving magician and balloon artist, face painting and much more. palatinestreetfest.com. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 Comics convention Fans of comics, toys, gaming and more won't want to miss out on the Lake Count-I-Con convention this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $5-$7; military and children ages 12 and under admitted free. (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 How does your garden grow? Garden enthusiasts can tour gardens and meet Midwestern growers showcasing heirloom flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables at the Heirloom Garden Show at the Garfield Farm Museum, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, Campton Hills. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and younger. (630) 584-8485 or garfieldfarm.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28   Comedian Jimmy O. Yang performs at Zanies locations in Chicago and Rosemont. Silicon guy Fans of the TV series "Silicon Valley" won't want to miss seeing one of its stars, Jimmy O. Yang, performing stand up comedy at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 Chicago and 'The Boss' Bruce Springsteen, arguably the king of the working man's rock, has captured the struggle and spirit of the everyman since taking the stage with his hard-driving flavor of music in the early '70s. His outspoken yet pensive rock, equally perfect for a night around a campfire with friends or driving along a lonely stretch of highway, has undoubtedly influenced many musicians along the way. Springsteen and the E Street Band bring "The River Tour" to Chicago's United Center for a Sunday night performance, featuring a lottery for a chance to move to the forward barricade area closest to the stage. See unitedcenter.com for details. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $55-$150. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com.   Bruce Springsteen, center, and the E Street Band come to Chicago's United Center Sunday, Aug. 28. - Associated Press Upcoming concerts Seal: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, ... (Chicago Daily Herald)

Feb 3, 2016

Tim Campbell (1939-2015)

TX. Campbell was also preceded in death by Jerome L. Smith, who partnered with him to found the Lambda Sobriety Center in Minneapolis, and by Bruce Brockway, who partnered with him to start the Positively Gay newspaper, which soon became the GLC Voice newspaper. Besides his living brothers and sisters, honorable pallbearers include Lad Sledz of Minneapolis; Vickie Judkins of Eau Claire, WI; Brian Stacey of Arizona; Ed Bloomquist of Minneapolis; and Luke Coulson, Don Kelly, and Philip Bowman, all of Houston. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, persons so moved are encouraged to engage in random acts of kindness, generosity, or courage. (This obituary was written by Campbell himself, with date of death and age at death supplied by family.) PHOTO (FROM DEC. 10 ISSUE) Tim Campbell in 1985 ... (Lavender Magazine)

Feb 3, 2016

James (Jim) W King

Andrea King, Taipei, Taiwan, and Susan and Bill Westfall, St. Robert, Mo. Jim has 11 grandchildren: Alison King, Kevin King, Monica (Gilkison) Brockway, Natalie Gilkison, James Gilkison, Sonya King, Kiana King, Amanda Westfall, Alexandria (Westfall) Reynolds, Kaitlin Westfall, Daniel Westfall; and one great-grandchild, Matthew Gonzalez. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Jim’s name to the Muscatine YMCA. (Quad City Times)

Dec 30, 2015

Minneapolis gay publisher Tim Campbell dies

TX. Campbell is also preceded in death by Jerome L. Smith, who partnered with him to found the Lambda Sobriety Center in Minneapolis, and by Bruce Brockway, who partnered with him to start the Positively Gay newspaper, which became the GLC Voice newspaper. Besides his living brothers and sisters, honorable pallbearers include Lad Sledz of Minneapolis, Vickie Judkins of Eau Claire, WI, Brian Stacey of Arizona, Ed Bloomquist of Minneapolis, and Luke Coulson, Don Kelly and Philip Bowman, all of Houston. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, persons so moved are encouraged to engage in random acts of kindness, generosity or courage. This obituary was written by Campbell himself, with date of death and age at death supplied by family. (Windy City Times)