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Last Chance for the Playlist Theater Tonight!- Tickets Still Available!!
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Thank You
By Ray
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I guess this is my last chance to say thank you as the producer of shows at the Playlist Theater.
Thank you to our loyal patrons. Thanks for trusting us with the unknown artists. Thanks for supporting us with the known artists. There are some of you I know that have made more than 90% of the shows we have done. Thanks for making the artists feel so appreciated. So many times over the past five years I have heard compliments on how respectful, attentive and appreciative you are and how rare that is to find these days.
Thank you to all of the local musicians who substituted as our engineer when Bernie was not available. Thanks to Jay for archiving many of the shows for safe keeping. It will allow us to go back in time. Thanks to Greg for all the great photography.
Thanks to my staff helping me live out this dream. You are first to come and the last leave.
Thanks to my wife Rita for letting me live out this dream for the last five years.
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Thanks to Tom. Your musical aptitude was so impressive to many of the artists. Your introductions were inspired. You are the King of Schmooze.
Thanks to Bernie for the amount of time he donated to each show. He was constantly looking to make improvements wherever he could, no matter how much effort it took. During the moments something did go wrong he was always the voice of calm and reason. Without Bernie, the show would not go on.
Last but not least thanks to Bernie and Tom together for the idea, giving me the confidence to do this and the support. Through all of it our friendship has flourished. It has been fun!
We are going out with a bang! Robbie Fulks and Bill Kirchen were two of the best shows that graced our stage. At this point I could not get a ticket for my mother for Bill Kirchen on Friday. There are still tickets for tonights nights show - Robbie Fulks with Nora O'Connor. Last call for the Playlist Theater!
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Here is a list of all past shows in chronological order
2006 Ray Bonneville, Bo Ramsey and Pieta Brown, Tim Easton, Kelly Pardekooper, Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez, Griffin House, Dave Moore
2007 Bo Ramsey, Mary Gauthier, Fred Eaglesmith, Ray Bonneville, The Everybody Fields, Terry Evans, Griffin House, Carrie Rodriguez & Tim Easton, Ramsey Midwood, David Lindley, Chris Knight, Fred Eaglesmith, Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman, John Hammond, Pieta Brown
2008 Willy Porter, David Olney with Sergio Webb, Griffin House, Kelly Jo Phelps, Sam Baker and Gurf Morlix, The Everybody Fields, Terry Evans, Roy Davis and the Dreggs, Slaid Cleaves, David Lindley, Chris
Knight, Fred Eaglesmith, William Elliott Whitmore
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2009 Robbie Fulks, Kathleen Edwards, Griffin House, Jim Lauderdale, Doug MacLeod, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Terry Evans, Bill Kirchen, Amy LaVere, Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound Now For Yes Music People, Romi Mayes, Steve Forbert,
2010 Willie Nile, Chuck Prophet, Alejandro Escovedo, Jeff Foucault, Martin Zeller, Griffin House, Roy Davis, Griffin House, Johnny A, Marshall Crenshaw, Arthur Lee Land,
2011 Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound Now For Yes Music People, Samantha Crain, Fred Eaglesmith and the Flying Squirrels with The Ginn Sisters, The Spampinato Brothers, Robbie Fulks and Nora O'Connor, Bill Kirchen
 | | Bo Ramsey and Pieta Brown |
 | | Amy Lavere |
 | | Johnny A |
 | | Griffin House |
 | | Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound |
 | | Terry Evans |
 | | Rita with Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys |
 | | Bill Kirchen |
 | | Rita with Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks |
 | The Guys with Chuck Prophet
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 | | The Girls with Chuck Prophet |
 | | David Lindley |
 | | Griffin House |
 | | David Lindley |
 | | Sergio Webb, Che Guevara, & David Olney |
 | | Ray Bonneville |
 | | Everybody Fields first performance |
 | | John and Sue Arbisi with Willie Porter |
 | | Carrie Rodriquez and Tim Easton |
 | | Fred Eaglesmith |
 | | Rita with Mary Gauthier |
 | | Dave Moore |
 | | Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez |
 | | Carrie Rodriguez and Ava Lannen |
 | | Don't tell Fred Eaglesmith!! |
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Tri City Frock Shoppe - Prom and Spring Fashion Week
By Nikki
 It's that time of year again. The weather is starting to get nicer, people are coming out of their shells, and prom is right around the corner. Across the street from the Uptown, Tri City Frock Shoppe has anything you might need for prom. They have a beautiful dress selection for all different styles. You can find any dress from short to long, skinny to poofy, or classy to glamorous. Don't stop once the perfect dress is found. They have different handbags, bracelets, earrings, and adorable shoes to make it a perfect night. Whether you're the parent or the student attending, the staff is kind and knowledgeable and will be able to help with any questions you might have.
Also, don't forget about the rest of the fashionable store! April 18th - April 23rd, Tri City will be hosting their Spring Fashion Week. It's a chance to come out and get your spring shopping on! When the seasons change, so does the clothes you wear and the style. Tri City offers many different options to choose from and the perfect accessories to go along with your new wardrobe. They can do alterations, gift wrapping, and you can get gift certificates for a fashionista in your family.
Normal Hours
Monday through Friday
9:30-5:00
Saturday
9:30-4:00
Sundays, November 28th - April 24th
Noon - 4pm
Spring Fashion Week Hours
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday
9:30-5:00
Wednesday
9:30-7:00
Saturday
9:30-4:00
 If you have never been to this stylish store, you have to make a trip there sometime. I guarantee you will see many things you like. And.. what would a fun-filled day of shopping be without a quick lunch across the street at Uptown? Come in and get a delicious meal to top off such a wonderful afternoon.
Tri City Frock Shoppe Website
Tri City Frock Shoppe Myspace
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Behind the Bar
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Four Roses Bourbon
By Jimmy
 We just recently brought in a new bourbon whiskey that we think you may want to try. Ray has been drinking Four Roses Bourbon for the last few years and it has become one of his favorites. I'm not sure why we haven't had this here until now, it must have been his little secret. Four Roses is a bourbon that is distilled and bottled in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The history of this bourbon dates back to the mid 1860's when Paul Jones Jr., the distillery's founder, fell in love. He had just started to make his own bourbon and needed a name. When he proposed to his new love in a letter, she replied that if her answer was yes, she would wear a rose corsage to the upcoming grand ball. Well, the rest is history because on that evening, she walked in wearing a corsage of four red roses. In naming his bourbon, Four Roses, it was a symbol of his devout passion for his lovely wife and his work in making his whiskey.
What makes Four Roses different than many other Kentucky bourbons is that it is the only distillery that combines five different yeasts with two separate mash to produce ten different recipes. Each has its own unique character. Each is bottled separately into a collection of small batches and single barrels. Although each is bottled separately, they are also combined into one unique blend. When combining all ten of these recipes, the end result is Four Roses Yellow. This is what we have just received. A bourbon that has hints of honey, apple and pear on the nose and finishes soft and smooth. This bourbon was the 2010 World Whiskey Award winner for best bourbon 7 years and under. This is another great addition to our bourbon selection. Next time you are in, try a glass of Four Roses.
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Changing Seasons
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Patio Dining
By Ryan
The time is quickly approaching. The trees are in bloom, the tulips are starting to pop up and the Uptown patio is being put back together. While the 10 day forecast doesn't look too great, we all know that could change in a heartbeat. We do live in Illinois, after all.
To me, our patio has a very cozy relaxed atmosphere. The patio is great for just appetizers and a few drinks or a three course meal. Either way, it's the best patio to dine on in the area. Stay tuned, as it could be open any day. We'll let those that sign up for our daily specials, be the first to know.
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Easter Sunday
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We will be serving Easter Sunday from 11 am to 8pm. Make your reservations today! Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham $12.75 Slow Roasted Pork Loin with a Bourbon Demi Glaze $16.75 Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Tilapia $14.50 Pasta Primavera with Garlic Chicken $15.50 Slow Roasted Herb Crusted Prime Rib -
12 ounces 19.75 16 ounces 22.75
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All lent specials are available all day for dine-in or carry-out!
FISH TACOS.....3 FOR 7.75
Fish tacos featuring soft flour tortilla shells with battered whitefish, cabbage, fresh mango, avocado, and slightly spicy red adobo sauce. Come in and try for yourself. They will only be around through lent.
FISH AND CHIPS.....9.75 "Fish 'n' Chips." Harp battered and served with malt vinegar, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon and "chips". We offer one of the more authentic "Fish 'n' Chips" around.
TORTELLACCI.....14.75 Our tortellacci are very light because they are made from very thin hand rolled dough, unlike some of the store bought products that are very heavy and have very little filling. We prepare them with a white wine cream sauce and top the dish with fresh Reggianno parmesan.
SEAFOOD TRIO.....19.75
Every Friday, not just during lent either, we offer our version of a Seafood Trio. We serve a 4 oz. portion of broiled cod with a basil creme sauce, a 4 oz. portion of our whitefish parmesan with lemon caper butter and a 4 oz. lobster tail with drawn butter. All for under $20.
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| Things to Try This Week | 
Here are three things picked by our staff, the people who know our menus the best, that they think stand out from the more than 500 items you will find on our food and drink menu.  From Brett (Uptown Host) - Lemon Shakeup - Whenever I come into Uptown to have dinner, I always order the lemon shake up as my drink. It's the perfect refreshing drink to have on warm spring day. Lemon shake ups are available in regular, cherry, strawberry and diet. The regular is made with fresh squeezed lemon juice, water, and foaming bar sugar. In the diet lemon shake up we use splenda as substitute for sugar. You dont need to go to carnival to have a lemon shake up this good, it's so good it puts a carny to shame.
 From Ryan - Shrimp & Pancetta Pasta - When dining out one of the first things on a menu that I look at is the pasta selection. When I find a nice pasta dish at a restaurant, I usually will go back and have that same dish over and over again. Well, I think I found one on our menu that would make me go back for seconds. The only problem is, it's on special which means it won't be around soon. Our shrimp, pancetta, carrot, portobello mushroom, shallot and asparagus with fusilli pasta is a fantastic combination. I really like the light white wine cream sauce that puts it all together. I know I will have this again soon and if you want to try it, get in here soon.
From Jimmy - Herb Roasted Duck Breast - I had never really had much duck breast before. I have tried it, thought it was ok but not something I would order off a menu. It does have an aquired taste. I did get to try some of what we have prepared this week and it is great. Definetly something I recommend. We roast a duck breast in herbs and seasonings to medium temperature and serve it with a baby carrots and a wild rice and lentil blend. To finish it off, we serve it with a cherry jus. A perfect combination.
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Uptown Playlist Theater
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LAST CHANCE
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Robbie Fulks Nora O'Connor Thursday
April 14th, 2011
Tickets Available Now! $20 advanced/$22 door
Robbie Fulks is a singer/songwriter originally from
Pennsylvania but is a long time Chicago, Illinois resident. He is one of the more noticeable talents in the alternative
country movement, displaying an offbeat, sometimes dark sense of humor in many of his best moments. As time passed, Fulks moved away from the country twang of his early work and into a crunchier roots rock hybrid. You might remember Nora O'Connor as a member of the Blacks. Folks in her native Chicago also know the talented singer as a bartender, a midwife's assistant, and an ordained reverend.
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Bill Kirchen
Tickets SOLD OUT!
Friday
April 15th, 2011
Some of you may already know, but Bill Kirchen will be the last show at the Playlist Theater! Famous for his indelible Telecaster sound on "Hot Rod Lincoln," his 1972 Top 10 hit with Commander Cody, Kirchen has been everywhere since he first became known during the mid-'60s. He was a founding member of the legendary Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, he's released eight critically acclaimed solo albums, he's toured internationally with Nick Lowe and has performed with the likes of Doug Sahm, Gene Vincent, Elvis Costello, Dan Hicks, Emmylou Harris and Link Wray. Be sure not to miss the last show here at the Uptown Grill.
If anyone has any extra Bill Kirchen tickets, we would like to buy them back!
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| Not Your "Everyday" Specials |
 Monday Nights, Steak DianeEvery Monday after 4 pm, we will be serving Steak Diane for $13.75. This will be just like the Red Door Inn. With Victor's stamp of approval.
 Wienerschnitzel WednesdayEvery Wednesday after 4pm, we will be serving authentic German Wienerschnitzel. Served with roasted asparagus, spaetzel and veal demi glaze it is only $11.75.
Friday Nights, Seafood Mixed Grill
4 oz broiled lobster tail with drawn butter, 4 oz cod filet
with basil cream, and 4 oz whitefish parmesan with lemon caper butter. All for only $19.75
Prime Rib, Friday and Saturday EveningAvailable after 4pm every Friday and Saturday night is our herb crusted prime rib of beef. Our prime rib is slow roasted for several hours in our 1980 alto shaam. It is served with au jus, mushrooms and your choice of side dish. Available in 12oz $19.75 or 16oz $22.75 A Lamb Lovers Delight, Saturday NightsEvery Saturday night after 4pm we will be serving slow roasted leg of lamb with mint demi glaze. It will be served with our mashed potato of the day and our special vegetable of the week. $19.50
Sunday, All Day, Sizzling Fajita and MargaritasYou get a chicken fajita with a 64 ounce pitcher of margaritas, serves 2 for $20!
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Beavertail Oysters on the Half Shell from Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island
Fresh Mozzarella and Roasted Yellow Tomato Salad
Panini Sandwich Combo- Black Kassel Salami, Roasted Red Peppers, and Provolone Cheese. Served with Walnut, Mesculyn and Gorgonzola Salad.
Baked Brie and Almond Salad
Pan Fried Filet of Sole served with Roasted Cauliflower
Herb Roasted Duck Breast with Cherry Jus
Curry Infused Chicken Breasts
Sauteed Shrimp, Pancetta and Asparagus with Fussili Pasta
Sauteed Swiss Chard
Housemade Very Berry Pie
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Win A Free Lunch
| Foodie Fight Contest
 Each week in the newsletter we will ask three questions from the foodie fight cards. The first person to email us (see link below) the correct answers to all three questions will receive a complimentary lunch. The winner has to have the exact answer for all three questions, no exceptions! The following week we will publish the correct answers and the winner of the previous week. So come in and have a drink, study the cards, test each other and have fun. Good Luck! 1. What is the correct utensil for eating artichoke leaves? 2. Who is the Roman mythological goddess of abundance that carries a horn of plenty? 3. When is a "bubble-freer spatula" used? Email your answers to foodiefight@uptowngrill.comFine Print...You must be the first person to respond with all three correct answers. The response must go to the email address in the above link. You must reply within 24 hours from the time the newsletter is published. Participants are eligible to win a limit of 3 times a year. Last weeks questions and answers...1. According to recorded history, in 1608, which nationality was the first to use forks? ITALIANS2. What type of crustacean is Sebastian, who lands on a first course dinner plate in the film the Little Mermaid? CRAB3. Which poultry part is often considered a giblet but is not technically one? THE NECK (GIBLETS ARE THE EDIBLE INTERNAL ORGANS OF POULTRY)Last weeks winner of the free lunch ....... Nathan Beer
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La Salle, Il 61301
815-224-4545
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