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Elmhurst native stars in ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
After one performance as the Little Red Hen in “The Stinky Cheese Man,” Giselle Vaughn’s first experience with children’s theater, a young audience member asked the Elmhurst native a question: “Is the Little Red Hen as annoying in real life as she is in the play?” Questions like that are why the actress loves children’s theater. She's currently playing Little Sally in Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” at Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place,
Swordplay delights in Lifeline's 'The Three Musketeers' Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Lifeline Theatre gets an ambitious look at "The Three Musketeers" with Robert Kauzlaric's adaptation, but some of the extraneous matter could have been trimmed. That said, director Amanda Delheimer Dimond's fast-moving, multiethnic production is certainly entertaining.
Theater events: Naperville’s BrightSide closes season with ‘Rent’ Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville's BrightSide concludes its season with the musical "Rent"; First Folio in Oakbrook premieres its folk music-inspired version of Shakespeare's "Cymbeline"; and Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre premieres "Big Lake Big City" by Arlington Heights native Keith Huff.
Top 30 finalists named for Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
It’s going to be a song-filled summer. That’s because 29 of the Top 30 finalists announced Friday for Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent will be making music in an attempt to wow the judges and advance to the next round. Bands, solo singers, instrumentalists and a single comic will battle it out in the second Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent, a summer-long competition presented by the Daily Herald, produced by the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and sponsored by the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce.
Images: Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent, Top 30 Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburban Chicago's Got Talent has announed its Top 30 finalists for its 2013 competition. The first 15 from this group are set to perform on Sunday, June 23, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights.
Six Flags debuts igNIGHT, its biggest closing show ever Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
People attending Six Flags Great America this weekend will be treated to a new grand finale. igNIGHT, the grand finale, is a “mesmerizing and immersive spectacle” that features live singing, dancing, fireworks, pyrotechnics and brilliant visual effects. Park spokeswoman Kathryn Enrique said the finale sends park goers on a journey through time, telling a story through cutting edge multimedia and sensory effects.
Art Unleashed in Downtown Highland ParkJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Beginning June 28, Downtown Highland Park will celebrate the Dog Days of Summer as it welcomes the “Big Dogs” to its central business district by award-winning, nationally known artist Dale Rogers.
Auditions Open for Battle of the BandsJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Auditions are taking place until Tuesday, July 9 for Battle of the Bands, sponsored by the Schaumburg Township District Library.
Wheaton Municipal Band concert features music from Midwest International Music ConcertJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Wheaton Municipal Band recreates some of its standing ovation performance from the 2012 Midwest Band Clinic on Thursday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m. in Memorial Park in Downtown Wheaton.
Friends of the Wheaton Municipal Band announce scholarship winnersJun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Friends of the Wheaton Municipal Band are proud to announce their 2013 youth scholarship winners.
Mumford & Sons cancels Bonnaroo performance Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Mumford & Sons has canceled its headlining performance at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee. The decision comes after bassist Ted Dwane received treatment this week for a blood clot on his brain.
Franco takes on 'Oz,' now on DVD Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeff Tuckman reviews the newest releases on home video, including the fantasy prequel "Oz the Great and Powerful," Paul McCartney's new concert disc "Rockshow," The Three Stooges" shorts plus a few other items.
Sarah Palin back at Fox News Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Sarah Palin is rejoining Fox News Channel. The network said Thursday that the former Republican vice presidential candidate has signed on as a contributor to Fox and the Fox Business Network. Her first appearance is scheduled for Monday on the “Fox & Friends” morning show
Hip, cage-free TV: 'Portlandia' gets renewedJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The creators and two stars of "Portlandia" — Portlander Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen of “Saturday Night Live” fame — are always looking for new ways to keep the show from getting stale. The cable channel IFC said Wednesday it's picking up the show for two more seasons. They will premiere early next year and in 2015. Brownstein says the show will continue on the longer-narrative path, with more exploration of the dark side.
TV show earns some snark over pregnant and dating Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
They aren’t looking for sex and they’re not in need of baby daddies. It’s those two things that landed the singles ladies of “Pregnant & Dating” on reality TV to begin with. Five in all, the growing and glowing women in WE tv’s latest lineup play mini-golf, lace up bowling shoes and enjoy romantic nonalcoholic outings, but the mere idea of dating while pregnant has earned them a bit of snark. The show airs at 9 p.m. Fridays. While some of the on-air dates know about the pregnancies, most of the men have at least one awkward deer-in-the-camera-lights moment when the subject comes up.
Library Heads to Fair Oaks Farms in IndianaJun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Seats are still available for a Schaumburg Township District Library trip to Fair Oaks Farm from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Thursday, July 11 in Newton County, Indiana.
A comic spin on the end of the world Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Earth has been coming to an end with comic frequency. We’ve seen tsunamis sweep the oceans (“2012”), the world freeze over (“The Day After Tomorrow”) and a rogue planet bear down (“Melancholia”). So many have been patrolling a desolate Earth — Will Smith (“After Earth”), Tom Cruise (“Oblivion”), a cute cleanup robot (“WALL-E”) — that even the post-apocalyptic world is getting crowded. But now, months after the Mayans predicted the end of the world, comedians are having the last laugh — or at least, a Last Days laugh.
Soledad O’Brien joining HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Soledad O’Brien is joining fellow “Today” show alum Bryant Gumbel at HBO’s “Real Sports.” HBO said Wednesday that O’Brien will be a reporter on the monthly magazine show, which is anchored by Gumbel. Her first story, due this month, is about war veterans who use martial arts to help cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.
'End' a freakishly gross, shockingly funny end-of-days horror comedy Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
“This is the End” makes for an absurd, fantastic end-of-days thriller stuffed with so many jaw-dropping scenes that you may not be able to chew food for a while. In this breathlessly inventive, freakishly gross and shockingly funny ensemble comedy, an all-star cast shows no vanity or shame in unleashing often vulgar sequences erupting with quick wit and precision-executed physical comedy.
Dining events: Retro Bistro celebrates with prix-fixe menu Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Retro Bistro celebrates 23 years with a special prix-fixe menu; Chef Amaury’s puts together a vegan dinner to savor; Renaissance Schaumburg’s sponsors a bridle, beef and brew day with horse-racing experts.