A COOL DOZEN

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: January 12, 1997 | Copyright information

In our never-ending quest to make your lives simpler, we have compiled this list of 12 of the best entertainment events this coming week. For more details (and more events) see Page 20.

1. Patti LaBelle's at the Star Plaza Theatre on Friday.

2. Prologue Theatre Productions presents "Sweet & Hot: The Songs of Harold Arlen," a musical revue, through Feb. 2 at Woolman Hall at the First Unitarian Church on South Woodlawn. 3. Kenny G and Toni Braxton perform at the United Center on Saturday. 4. Latino Chicago Theater presents "Fur," a darkly comic retelling of "Beauty and the Beast," beginning ...

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