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Milly's Tropical Family Fling at Evanston Space March 2
2014-02-18
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Milly's Orchid Show, which introduced Chicago Blue Man Group and has been called, "The best variety show this side of the Mississippi" by the Chicago Tribune, is going to Space with Milly's Tropical Family Fling Sunday March 2 at 2pm.
Brigid Murphy will host as Milly. Also featuring Poi Dog Pondering's Frank Orrall, magic by Dennis DeBondt, Niles North Steel Drum ensemble, hula Dancing by Lani Aloha, teen reggae band N.I.C., Milly's band featuring Dag Julin, Jon Spiegel, and Spencer Tweedy, knife twirling by Ashley Geyer, hula hooping, Milly's dancers and an opening parade with the kids, costumes encouraged.
Tickets at evanstonspace.com |
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