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Berwyn Life from Berwyn, Illinois • 14

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Berwyn Lifei
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Berwyn, Illinois
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14
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14 Friday, April 30, 1965 The LIFE Candlelight' Of fers Top Rate Page With New Play The merry farce, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? elicited hearty laughter from the opening night audience at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse. Written by George Axelrod, this dizzy version of the Faust by 'bill' steenland HILLSIDE COUNTRY CLUB 124 Forest. Hillside, entrance is a half mile west of Mannheim on Roosevelt is now offering a package catering offer on weddings. One modest price per person includes a family style dinner, bar, music and wedding cake, investigate this offer soon, so that you may get the date you have in mind. JOEY MADRID is featured on Monday and Tuesday nights and Jimmy Peterson and the Chicagoans play Wednesday through Sunday nights at the iniimate Gi-Gi a' Go-Go, 8030 Ogden, Lyons.

Youre surrounded by beauty and talent here, and the eighteen Gi-Gi girls, "who specialize in dancing on 1 your table and in the glass cages. fail; Ron Masak in the role of the diabolical agent achieves a nice balance between the suave and the sinister; while Hack Rightor apearing as the self-styled play-wrote contributes a worldly and polished performance. Lillian Evans undulates thoughtfully across the stage, delivering a neat characterization of the dull-witted but well-proportioned starlet. William Munchow, cast in the role of a fatuous movie producer is excellent. In one particular scene, in which he receives an Oscar, he very nearly stopped Jhe A I THE SWINGING CARAVANS Who feature tha unique voice of vocalist Nickie Lane are in the spotlight of the fabulous showbar located in the Trieste Lounge and Restaurant, Cass and Quincy, Wednesday through Saturday night.

Steve Bledsoe and his Blue Jays play for you; Sunday through Tuesday night. tth i GCEPg5gmCg2gID GBS0(3EEIID AVEMLYONS 0 Riverview Adds Roller Coaster legend proves that success did not dull the young playwrights scintillating wit. With gleeful accuracy, Axelrod lampoons the film, industry and its assorted executives, renegade writers and dimwitted glamour queens. THE stor unfolds as an ofcp scure fari-nfiigazine writer comes to interview a movie siren in a New York hotel a hack whose only claim to fame is that heonce wrote an article under the naive title that gives the pi ay its name, The nervous lad meets at the star's side an outhor's agent evidently the devil's vice-president in charge of moyies. who offers him fortune, fame and the love of the voluptuous starlet at the regular agent's fee of '10 per cent of his soul for each magical accomplishment.

In a sequence of hilarious events the young author sells an accumulation of 90 per cent of his soul before teams up with a self-styled play wrote who had written one successful play two years previously and has since been unablbe to write a line. Together they stand, and together tiey nearly fall until the comic climax when they defeat the Old Nick. John Christ as the fan magazine writer is the perfect Faustian DANCING AND DINING NIGHTLY VISIT OUR" FABULOUS SHOW BAR SUN. MON. TUBS.

STEVE BLEDSOE and the BLUE JAYS Wed. Thru Sat. THE CARAVANS with Vocalist VICKEY LANE BUSINESSMEN'S LUNCHEONS SERVED DAILY SOMETHING DOING EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK show with his crocodile tears and choked voice. Others lending their sterling talents to the performance are Dick Sasso as a he-man football player and Lolly Trauscht as a love-mad secretary. William Pullinsi has directed this romp through Hollywood with inventiveness and a good fast pace.

This writer would like to suggest that Candlelights patrons use the same pace in getting to the box office before all the tickets are gone, for nowhere in this has this writer found a package to beat the one offered at Candlelight. TV Star Gary Conway Replaces Peter Brown Television star Gary Conway replaces another television -star Peter Brown in the Pheasant Run Playhouse, North Rte 64, St. Charles, production The Hasty Heart May 11 through May 30, Conway appears in the popular ABC-TV series, Burkes Law. Co-starring with him in the John Patrick -play at the St. Charles dinner-theatre will be Christina Crawford, daughter of actress Joan Crawford.

Included are the famed Bobs and the mile-a-minute Fireball. MORE than 100 other fun units are to be fo.und along Riverviews two miles of tree shaded mid-Water Chutes which plummets patrons in oversized boats down a watery course into a lagoon, the Pair-O-Chutes which accurately simulates parachute jumping from a 200-foot tower and last seasons favorite, the Space Ride. The latter consists of large gon- dola cars which are suspended from cables and traverse the length of the park at a 100-foot level to give riders a panoramic view of the excitement below. Riverview will be open daily from 11:30 a.m. until midnight through JLabor Day.

The park will be closed on Mondays except holidays and on Tuesdays following holidays. Riverview Amusement Park increases its famous thrill content by the addition of a new major roller coaster, Jetstream, when its 62nd season gets under way Friday, May 14. The giant Chicago fun center, located at Western and Belmont has designed the Jetstream to be as smooth and fast as its name. Its dual trains travel over 2,000 feet of undulating track with dips and turns on two levels following a figure-eight pattern. Big and thrilling, it is nevertheless, geared for the enjoyment of all age groups except the very young.

Jetstream is the first full scale roller coaster to be built in the middle west in more than a decade. It brings the coaster total at Riverview to seven, the largest number to be found anywhere in the world in a single fun facility. THE OPEN 11 A.M. DAILY FOR TRIESTE RESTAURANT LOUNGE Cass Quincy WOodland 9-1 500- HILLSIDE COUNTRY CLUB GEM'S) ORIGINAL "Over 29" Dances EVERY FRIDAY Tonight, April 30 WILL CHIARO And His Orchestra AROUND (Entrance Vi Mile West Mannheim on Roosevelt) FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY AIL YOU CAN EAT I OPEN YEAR Hillside, III. SPECIAL PACKAGE CATERING OFFER FOR WEDDINGS AND BANQUETS Family Stylo Dinner Bar, Music and Wedding 50 Cake Per Person Dancing Starti at 9 P.M.

Meat Your Friends at the Berwyn Eagle Hall 6309 W. 26th Berwyn Dancing for "Over 29" WE SPECIALIZE IN AMERICAN, BOHEMIAN AND ITALIAN STYLE CATERING RESERVATIONS TAKEN LI 44318 BSSEigiiSES) "You're Surrounded BEAUTY AND TALENT 18 Gi-Gi Girls For Your Dancing And Entertainment Pleasure Dancing on Your Tables Rock and Roll Atwist JIMMY PETERSON 'the CHICAGOANS JOEY MADRID NITES Coniinuous Entertainment 7 Nites (HEDGE HALF AND HALF is a smooth and popular drink, served in a tankard in the tradition of merry old England at the House of Cole, 2139 So. Oak Park. Half and half is a mixture Of half ale and half beer which blends into a very refreshing -drink. Every Wednesday night is ladies night with special prices on her favorite cocktails.

JOHN SMRHA will play both tonight and tomorrow night at Art and Anns Berwyn Lounge, 6252 Ogden. John has a small fortune invested in his custom built stereo cordavox and it is a unique and unusual instrument. There will be a fish fry tonight and food for everyone tomorrow night. Make it a point to go to the Berwyn Lounge this weekend. CHICAGO'S OWN Jimmy Durante, in the form of Danny Rio, will perform at the 12lh Street Rag, 8943 Roosevelt tonight and this coming Wednesday night.

Danny Rio has worked in the Chicagoland area for years and has brought laughter and pleasure to scores of people, now at the intimate 12th Street Rag. V-' SONIAS CLUB ALIBI 5249 W. 25th st is starting something new, a happy hour, daily from 4 to 5 p.m. and nightly from 7 to 8 p.m., during these hours all drinks will be served at half price. They open daily at 12 noon for your 'convenience' and your hosts are Sonia C.

and Mike Jarvis, both experts in mixing your faverite cocktail, just the way you like it. KEY NOTES are a real going group and they are featured five nights a week at Louie's Lounge, 2429 Laramie, where a good time is always had by all. To Go-Go girls, direct from New York dance for your entertainment pleasure, 'demonstrating all of the new dance crazes every Friday and Saturday night. Make Louies Lounge a must on your schedule this weekend. i EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT a popular fish fry is held at Freddie's Cocktail Lounge, 6921 W.

Roosevelt from 5 to 8 p.m. Fried fresh perch, potato pancakes or french fries and cole slaw are modestly priced and youll want a glass of your favorite beverage with this to start the weekend out right. MOTHERS DAY DINING GUIDE will be presented in the Suburban LIFE and LIFE Newspapers on Thursday and Friday, May 6 and 7. Watch for this special section, featuring all of the top dining spots in the Chicagoland area, and make plans to take your family out to dinner to the restaurant of your choice. ALETTO'S INN 7743 Ogden, Lyons, is now open from 11 a.m.

to 1 a.m. weekdays, and until 2 a.m. on weekends. Superb food is being served in the delightful dining room and there is a very lively piano-bar lounge. Complete facilities are available for banquets and Take your mate to visit the romantic setting of the new Aiello's Inn.

GETTING RAVES with the midget antics of the fabulous Strong Brothers in the new floorshow. Spring Fever now in the spotlight at Chicagolands omy major nite Mangam's Chateau, 7850 Ogden, Lyons. Jackie Basco does the honors as MC and there is dancing nightly to the smooth sounds of George Sanders Orchestra. For a special treat, dine at Mangam's Chateau. EDDIE AND DUTCH are still in command bf the lounge at the Sahara Motel South, 4501 S.

Cicero, Chicago, and this duo is really great, guaranteeing a fun-filled evening Tor you and your friends. Your host, Mike Petros serves some very fine prime rib and its on a special Wednesday evenings. Banquet facilities are available for parties, weddings and special occasions. SABER ROOM 8900 W. 95th Oak Lawn, offers eight gorgeous rooms with capacities of up to 500 one room, available for every occasion with music and dancing if desired.

Reserve the fabulous Saber Room for your most unforgettable day or evening. Serving truly fine food with an excellent floor show for your entertainment. YOU'LL TARRY a while as you and your family enjoy the delicious foods, steaks, seafood. land Bohemian dishes at Andys Staak Houst, 22nd and Midwasi, Oak Brook. Celebrities have made this a popular dining spot for more than 40 years and after sampling a few of the dishes you will know why, the cuisine is excellent.

I NOW OPEN for the enjoyment of young and old alike Playland Amusamant Park. 79th and La Grange, Willow Springs, where you can enjoy fun-filled hours with the entire family and all of the 30 kiddie and adult, rides are modestly priced. Have a good time with the entire family at Playland Amusamant Park. TWO SATURDAYS are available in June, June 12 and June 26 at Midwest Country Club, 35th and Cass, Oak Brook. If yu nee4 either one pf these dates for a special occasion or wedding, call as soon as possible and reserve a dining room with one of the finest panoramic views in the Chicagoland area.

AN INSTITUTION of the western suburbs, The Fred Harvay Old Spinning Whaal, 421 E. Ogdefy Hinsdale, serves luncheon, dinner and cocktails in a setting of twenty beautiful landscaped acres. Now offering a family style buffet on Thursday and Friday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. and you can eat til your content. SAN GERMAN FOLLIES is going over with a smash at Merolas Club Algiers, 8039 Ogdan, Lyons.

Entertainment every night of the week with three great floor shows. Music is being furnished by the Hal Hansen Trio and Hal is a pretty terrific comic himself. This is a new and unusual floor show, well worth seeing and enjoying. Taka your friends to the Club Algiers, any night of the week. IT'S A SPECIAL EVENT any Sunday, momingiwhen you take your family to the Fred Harvey Hinsdale Oasia Restaurant, SSih and tha Illinois Tollway, Hinsdale, for the Sunday morning brunch, served from 8 to 11:30 a.m.

If you live nearby, use the handy access roads leading from' 55th to the private parking areas. The family buffet is served seven days a week. mf, SONIAS CLUB ALIBI 5249 W. 25th St, Cicero UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT I HAPPY HOUR DAILY! DRINKS AT 12 PRICE I SERVED 4 TO 5 P.M. AND 8 TO 9 P.M.

I EVERYBODY WELCOME I YOUR HOSTS SONIA C. JARVIS A MIKE JARVIS Fish Fry EVERY IRIDAY oom 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. $00 Fried Fresh Perch, Potato Pancakes or French Fries, Cole Slaw 7 Gorgeous Rooms Up to 500 in One Room FABULOUS FLOOR SHOWS 8900 W. 95th OAK LAWN SERVING HOURS OPEN DAILY AT 1 1 AJIA.

Till AM. WEEKDAYS, 2 A.M. WEEKENDS 0 SUPERB DINING Freddie's Cocktail Lounge 6921 W. Roosevelt Rd. PI 9-1525 "ljsihh'j.

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