Swing (Jan-Dec 1945)

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CHICAGO PORTS OF CALL 51 out a stellar assortment of variety names. (LOOP). Wabash at Monroe. Sta. 1307. i( CASINO. A brand new threesome of entertainers, "Two Beats and a Bang," have them flocking here. Terrific Terrie Gurmbeck, girl drummer with Ray Ellis and his Four Notes, sends it solid. (LOOP). 6 N. Clark St. if CHEZ PARSE. A new show and band has bowed in at the famous Fairbanks court supper club. Uay Claridge and his orchestra and the ever delightful Olive Bernard Adorables. (GOLD COAST). 610 Fairbanks court. Del. 3434. ■i( CLUB ALABAM. Warmer than a Birmingham bonfire. Interest is evenly divided here between a prije-winning flaming crater dinner and a bright floor show. (GOLD COAST). 747 Rush. Del. 0808. CLUB FLAMINGO. Newest of the west side nighteries is this big spot with an equally big show, emceed by Ray Reynolds and Sid Blake. No minimum or cover. (WEST). 1359 W. Madison. Can. 9230. -k CLUB MOROCCO. Carrie Finncll, world famous remote control dancer, is still going strong (literally), with admirable side kicks in Billy Carr, i emcee, the dancing Darlin;^s and Charlie Rich and I his orchestra. (LOOP). 11 N. Clark St. Sta. I 3430. ★ CUBAN VILLAGE. Better bring the fire chief ' with you "cause Riela. the Cuban incendiary, may ' ii;nite any moment. Fiesta night every Tuesday. ' Closed Mondays. (NORTH). 715 W. North Ave. Mich. 6947. ■A' 885 CLUB. One of the six famous eating places in the world presents Sparky Thurman Duo and Larry Leverenz, piano stylist. Dinners from $2.50. (GOLD COAST). Del. 9102. ■^51 HUNDRED CLUB. A new Five Star show with the Fifth Avenue Models and Duke Yellman's orchestra. Three shows nightly. (UPTOWN). ^'100 Broadway. Lon. 5111. ■it L &■ L CAFE. This west side spot is another iireat favorite with sophisticated sundodgers. The show features Darnell, sex and a half feet (6V2). (WEST). 1316 W. Madison. Sec. 9344. •k LATIN QUARTER. A great winning combination of talent headed by Harry Richman. Sid Franklin, the Radio Aces and the three Ambassadorettes, and all of this plus Selma Marlowe's Latin Lovelies. (LOOP). 23 W. Randolph. Rand. 5544. ; LIBERTY INN. A steady love of conventioneers is McGovern's Liberty Inn, a bright spot I that has made history in Chicago. (GOLD . COAST). 70 W. Erie St. Del. 8999. if PLAYHOUSE CAFE. Scan-dolls, an abundant, I non-stop production with a lot of lovely femininity and some eye-opening dances, emceed by that I popular host about town. Lew King. (GOLD COAST). 550 N, Clark. Del. 0173. , if OLD HEIDELBERG. Laugh and quaff with the . rotund Bavarian burghers in the main dining room, 1 and then go downstairs where Herr Louie is round' ing out umpteen years in the Rathskeller. (LOOP) . Randolph near State. Era. 1892. if CLOVER BAR. One of the town's most popular spots under Glavin-Collins management, and with their well-liked staff. ; ★ CRYSTAL TAP, HOTEL BREVOORT. The f Three Bars, tunester trio, is scoring a neat little ji hit, co-starred with Bob Billings at the Hammond I organ. (LOOP). 120 W. Madison. Fra. 2363. VOICE OF THE TURTLE. (Selwyn) Grand fun! John Van Druten's gay, witty, chuckling but amoral romantic comedy about a soldier on leave in New York and two girls. Starring Hugh Marlowe, K. T. Stevens, and Vivian Vance. if TROPICS. Equatorial finery complementing a continuous melee of entertainment. And try the Tiffan room, lobby level. Hotel Chicagoan (LOOP). 67 W. Madison. And. 4000. Food for Thought . . . if AGOSTINO'S RESTAURANT. You will like the bar with its novel marine decorations and the foods wonderful. (NEAR NORTH). 1121 N. State. Del. 9862. if COLONY CLUB. Smartly designed menus of superb tastability and a new show policy with Dorothy Blaine. Paul Rosini and others. (GOLD COAST). 744 Rush St. Del. 5930. if GUEY SAM. Lacks only an official visit from Chiang Kai-Shek to make this place genuinely Chungking. Best Chinese food you could ask for. (SOUTH). 2205 S. Wentworth. Vic. 7840. if HOE SAI GAI. (Meaning prosperity) Cantonese variations on a solid theme, and chop sucy in all its delicious versions. (LOOP). 85 W. Randolph. Dea. 8505. if HENRICrS. French in name, but the universal language of good food is spoken here. Try Henrici's at the Merchandise Mart, too. (LOOP) . 71 W. Randolph. Dea. 1800. if KUNGSHOLM. Royal Scandinavian dining. Nationally noted for its mansion mounting, bountiful smorgasbord and fine service. (NEAR NORTH). Rush at Ontario. Sup. 9868. ★ JACQUES FRENCH RESTAURANT. Colorful, smart and not too expensive. Parisian delicacies highlieht the menu. (NEAR NORTH). 900 N. Mich. Del. 0904. ★ NANKIN RESTAURANT. For extraordinary Chinese and American food. An ideal stop-in to climax an afternoon shopping tour. (LOOP). 66 W. Randolph. Sta. 1900. Chicago Theater . . . ★ ANNA LUCASTA. (Civic Theatre). An allNegro cast starring Earle Hyman and Hilda Simms. A brave drama if there ever was one. Discovered in Harlem and brou?ht up to Broadway for a record run. Original New York cast. ★ DEAR RUTH. (Harris). 170 N. Dearborn. Cent. 8240. Moss Hart's direction, an expert cast combine to make this a real hit. Features William Harrigan, Leona Powers, Herbert Evers and Beverly Chambers. ★ GOOD NIGHT LADIES. (Blackstone) . 7th and Michigan. Ha. 88S0. Now in fourth record breaking year with Skeets Gallagher and Edmund Glover. Nightly except Monday. ★ CARMEN JONES. (Erl.mger). 127 N. Clark. Sta. 2459. Billy Rose, Richard Rodgers and Oscar 1 Hammerstein II, and a man named Bizet have | combined forces to produce an all-Negro version of the opera "Carmen." Muriel Smith of the original New York cast sings the title role. ★ ICE FOLLIES. (Arena). November 2-18 with matinees Nov. 4, 10, 11, 17 and IS. Lavish ice revue starrina Eddie Shipstad and Oscar Johnson I plus every blade star you can think of and the 80 Ice Follictles.