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To confess
With Madonna coming to town this week, why not give her a call? OK, so it’s just a recording, but it is the Material Girl asking you to confess your secret. If she likes it, it could end up as a podcast on her official Web site at www.madonna.com. 888-2-CONFESS.
To shop
Get your goodies without guilt at www.igive.com. When you buy things ranging from flowers and makeup to pet supplies and fishing gear, a percentage of the sales will go to the charity of your choice.
To go
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, The Joffrey Ballet will present a free performance at 7:30 tonight in Millennium Park. “Come Dance With Us” at the Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph Drive) will feature three ballet and contemporary dance sets performed to the music of the Beach Boys, Motown artists and Prince.
