Will The Olympics Be Worth It?

A new report out Thursday questions the amount of money the Olympics would bring to Chicago.   The 19-page report from the Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group LLC makes some surprising revelations and may even cause some Chicagoans to reconsider their support. According to the latest figures, Chicago only stands to gain a fraction of the money [...]

Remembering the “One Anothers”

I love reminding myself of all of the  references to “One Another” in the Bible.  Today is a day to remember some of those commands:
John 15:12 – Love one another
Romans 5:13 – Don’t pass judgment on one another
Romans 12:5 – Be members of one another
Romans 12:10 – Honor one another
Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony [...]

Gavin Macleod Teaches Biblical Principles

As Murray Slaughter, he wrote for airhead anchor Ted Baxter on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” for seven years. As Merrill Stubing, he captained the “Love Boat” for nearly a decade after that. Today, iconic TV actor Gavin Macleod says “I know who my admiral is,” referring to his faith in God. Macleod, 78, is [...]

Handbell Hero for your Video Gaming Children

If you are thinking about Christmas gifts, you’ll want to check out this great game (JK!!) — I was LOL through the whole video!

10 Secrets to Business Success

10 Secrets to Business Success
Investor’s Business Daily has spent years analyzing leaders and successful people in all walks of life. Most have 10 traits that, when combined, can turn dreams into reality…. 1. HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING: Always be positive. Think success, not failure. Beware of a negative environment. [...]

Sun-Times says Cotton Patch Gospel “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

‘COTTON PATCH GOSPEL’
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Remount of biblical riff reminds us of Provision Theater’s talent
When: Through Nov. 8
Where: Provision Theater Company, 1001 W. Roosevelt
Tickets: $22-$28
Phone: (866) 811-4111                                GET TICKETS HERE
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September 14, 2009       BY HEDY WEISS Theater Critic/hweiss@suntimes.com
JESUS CHRIST SOUTHERNER
It might not be the oldest story ever told, but it certainly is one of the [...]

Reviews are Coming in: Cotton Patch Gospel is Excellent!

Chicagocritic.com says:  Toe-tapping blues grass musical soars with enhanced staging and vocals
Cotton Patch Gospel is filled with excellent storytelling, great bluegrass music and a wonderful performance by Tim Gregory. This is uplifting family show with loads of heart. Take the entire family, they’ll love it!
Highly Recommended
Tom Williams                                                               GET TICKETS HERE
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Now in their new permanent home [...]

Provision Theater Teams Up with Chicago Charity

Provision Theater Company has announced that in these difficult financial times, it has teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to raise money for hunger relief. Provision Theater Company will donate $5 to the food depository for every ticket purchased using promotional code GCFD2 for it’s upcoming production of Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel which starts Sep 12th. Looking for things to do? This is a great one!~