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Thursday, February 14, 2013

New Movies Released Feb. 14-15: Where to Watch Around Northbrook

Safe Haven, Escape From Planet Earth and Saving Lincoln will all hit box offices this weekend.

  If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, why not head to the movies? There are a few new flicks hitting the box office. Read the storylines of the movies below, and click on each movie title to view the trailer. Opening 2/14 Safe Haven (PG-13) Katie Feldman arrives in the tiny coastal town of Southport, North Carolina, looking to make a new, quiet life for herself. She rents a rundown cabin and takes a job waiting on tables in the local café, hoping to keep a low profile. But despite the almost impenetrable emotional walls she has built to protect herself, she is drawn in by the genuine warmth and caring of the tight-knit community, especially the town’s grocery-store owner, Alex, and his two young children. As Katie gradually…

Monday, May 7, 2012

What's the Best Staycation Destination in Northbrook?

This week, we're asking readers to vote for the best place to go when you need a vacation but don't want to leave town.

Every once and a while, we all need a vacation. But leaving town isn't always practical. Enter the staycation: a vacation you take without leaving home. Where do you go in Northbrook when you need to get away from it all? Here's a look at a sampling around town that can help you make the best choice. Vote for your favorite in our poll, and please consider visiting their Patch listing page and leaving a review. We have a seriously extensive business directory, and it's designed for you to share recommendations and praise — or warnings and words to the wise — for businesses and services around town. Did we miss your favorite brunch spot? Let us know in the comments or share with us on Facebook. Don't forget to check back on Friday at noon, …

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