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The dos and don'ts of Westminster Dog Show Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Scissors, blow dryers, bobby pins — they're as much a part of the Westminster Dog show as commands, crates and treats. What Westminster won't tolerate, though, are PEDs — performance-enhanced dogs. That means no tattooing a boxer's nose to make it more black, no braces for a pointer to straighten its teeth. "It goes against the spirit of showing dogs in their appropriate state," Westminster President Sean McCarthy said.
A decade after ‘ER,’ Edwards back on TV Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A decade after Dr. Mark Greene hung up his white lab coat for good on "ER," Anthony Edwards is back as the star of a new television series, ABC's "Zero Hour," which premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. EST. The road back to series television took Edwards many miles to travel — literally thousands upon thousands.
Oscar producers promising ‘wow moments’ Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Academy Awards producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have run out of rehearsal space. Dressing rooms, too. The award-winning production duo is planning the most performance-filled Oscar show ever. They promise a "wow moment" in each of its 13 acts, so the show demands a more dynamic stage and more dressing rooms and rehearsal time than previous Oscar productions.
Grammy audience down, still 2nd highest since 1993 Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
While the Grammy Awards couldn't come close to the freakishly high ratings generated in 2012 because of Whitney Houston's death and Adele's smashing success, this year's show had the second-largest audience for the program since 1993. The Nielsen company said Monday that music's annual awards show was seen by 28.4 million people Sunday night on CBS.
Denzel Washington takes ‘Flight’ to DVD Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Denzel Washington, in one of this best performances in years, adds depth and tension to "Flight," a movie in which a plane crash is only one of the tragedies a pilot must overcome in his life.
New Philharmonic gets three-concert reprieve Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A 36-year-old professional orchestra that appeared to be playing its last note at the College of DuPage is getting an encore. College officials have agreed to give the New Philharmonic orchestra a 3-concert season in 2013-14 after receiving letters and emails from patrons upset that the 80-member ensemble might have given its final curtain call at a January concert. The orchestra had been performing at the college's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn until this season, when a $35 million renovation project began that forced the orchestra to schedule concerts off-campus.
Spring Valley Chorus present harmony variety show March 9Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Saturday, March 9 at 3PM the Spring Valley Chorus of Schaumburg will present an A Cappella harmony Variety Show at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.
Sunday picks: Monster Jam crushes the competition at AllstateFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Today's the last day to catch the big wheels of Monster Jam in action at the Allstate. Find inspiration for your home at The Old Home New House Home Show in St. Charles. The Marion Consort choral ensemble performs a blend of music from and inspired by “The Hobbit” at the Palatine Public Library. Get in the mood for Mardi Gras by catching the rock and bluesy band Creole Stomp at the Metropolis in Arlington Heights.
Broadway comes to Vegas with slew of hit musicals Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
There's no shortage of stages in the Entertainment Capital of the World, although residents have long found it easier to find a celebrity impersonator than a Tony Award-winning musical. But executives at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts believe that's been changing since their $470 million complex opened last March, and they plan to keep the first-year momentum going with a 2013-14 Broadway calendar that includes "Les Miserables," "The Book of Mormon," and eight other Broadway mega-hits.
Images: Grammy Awards arrivals Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Celebrities began rolling down the red carpet in the early Sunday afternoon, but it remained to be seen if any would try to skirt CBS's mandate that stars dress appropriately with sensitive areas covered adequately.
‘Argo’ named best film at Britain’s Oscars Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Iran-hostage drama “Argo” continued its journey from awards-season outsider to favorite Sunday, winning three prizes, including best-picture, at the British Academy Film Awards. Ben Affleck, who has made a remarkable journey from little-regarded actor to award-winning director, dedicated his directing prize to “anyone out there who’s trying to get their second act.”
Southfork Ranch draws 'Dallas' fans old and new Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The white two-story home with stately pillars overlooking a green Texas pasture where longhorns roam is instantly recognizable: This is the power seat of television's famous Ewing family. Tourists from around the world have been flocking to Southfork Ranch since the early years of the classic series “Dallas,” which ran from 1978 to 1991, and the ranch is only getting more popular.
Images: Grammy Awards showFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
It was a Grammy Awards show with surprising wins and some unconventional pairings during the performances.
Mumford & Sons, fun. win big at GrammysFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year for “Babel.” “We figured we weren't going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so,” Marcus Mumford said.
Weekend picks: Chicago Auto Show starts its engines today Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Auto Show revs things up starting Saturday at McCormick Place. See the latest models, concept cars and much more. Search for finches and other winter birds at the Bird Walk at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. The Elgin Choral Union and Heartland Voices join with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for the concert “Choral Fantasy” Saturday. Plus, Ring in the Chinese New Year at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Chicago Film Critics honor ‘Glee’ star Jane Lynch Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
There’s no way a movie award night can go wrong if you throw in some Hollywood glitz, an entertaining emcee, and “Glee” star Jane Lynch. The Chicago actress was honored with the “Comedia Extraordinaire” award on Saturday night at the 24th Chicago Film Critics Association awards, held at Muvico Theater in Rosemont.
Oscar winner Mia Sorvino mulls activist career Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino says she could see giving up acting for her other passion — human rights advocacy. While saying she loves acting, she describes her efforts to stop human trafficking as "my calling."
Jenny McCarthy debuts VH1 talk show Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Jenny McCarthy may have made a home in the Chicago suburbs, but the 40-year-old mom of a 10-year-old son hasn't lost her goofy, party girl-persona. The former Playboy playmate and TV host says Hugh Hefner's 1970s-era "Playboy After Dark" is the inspiration her new weekly VH1 talk show, "The Jenny McCarthy Show," which debuts at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. She'll commute to New York to film the show from her home outside her native Chicago. "In a perfect world the dream is to be as close as possible to my little boy so I can be the mom I want to be and to be the person on TV I want to be," McCarthy said.
Muti plans 10 weeks of Chicago Symphony performances Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Conductor Riccardo Muti plans 10 weeks of performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during its 2013-2014 season. He plans performances in Chicago during September and October of this year and January, February, March and June of next year.
Morrissey rules as The Governor in ‘Walking Dead’ Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
“Brother against brother,” says The Governor (David Morrissey) fiercely. “Winner goes free. Fight to the death.” Is this any way to run a town? AMC’s zombie drama “The Walking Dead” ended the first half of this season with a wrenching faceoff between brothers Merle and Daryl. That was last December. Things haven’t settled down as the hit horror serial returns for another eight episodes at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.