Best of the 'Burbs Barrel of laughs Bob Newhart performs two comedy concerts as part of the McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage's 15th anniversary gala celebration. The production's version features twists and turns not found in the original story. Gretel, a girl who has watched too much television is so zoned out that she doesn't realize that she doesn't have a brother named Hansel, but does have a sister named Hannah. There are even times when Gretel doesn't really see people as they are, but rather as someone from a television show.
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During her teenage years, she performed professionally in Texas and made her debut on Broadway in 1969. The Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates fall with its Great American Scarecrow Festival at 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. The 12 themed scarecrows are placed throughout the garden and include everything from a chef scarecrow in the Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Garden to a regal lady scarecrow taking tea in the Krasberg Rose Garden. These whimsical scarecrows, with their moving parts and elaborate costumes, are the creation of Chicago artist and prop maker Sue Ennis.