Paintings, murals and book illustrations by one of the foremost visual artists of the Harlem Renaissance. Douglas, who was born in Kansas, was often called ...

HARLEM AVENUE LOUNGE - 701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn, (708) 484-3610: Today, Chico Banks Blues Band; Saturday, Joanna Connor Blues Band; Tuesday, Frank Bang; ...

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If you think you have what it takes, this Saturday from 5 to 7 pm at Valley View Casino, they are testing people for the show. Good luck. ...

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Tim Vickery on Manchester City's record signing

ABBEY PUB - 3420 W. Grace St., Chicago, (773) 478-4408: Today, Murley Shertz with the Soup and TBH; Saturday, Elevation (U2 Tribute).

From big wins to bad bets, being the son of a gambler had its ups and downs. In his memoir, "The Bookmaker," Michael Agovino writes about his Italian-American family's quest to make it in New York City. An excerpt.

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Wall Street Journal - Aug 22, 2008By DANIEL AKST Gambling can be a cerebral form of addiction. Alcoholism is mere excess, but compulsive betting relies on abilities that in other walks of ...

New York Times, United States - Aug 17, 2008The church’s development corporation will build a tower on the site of the Renaissance Ballroom and Casino. But for about the past decade, the church’s most ...