Entertainment Stories from November 5, 2024 (Change date)
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‘I like to think to the future’: Andrea Bocelli on his new album, film and tour to ChicagoNov 05, 2024 7:55 pm - Andrea Bocelli’s tenor is beloved across generations, cultures and borders. This year, he’s celebrating the 30th anniversary of his career with a new compilation album, a concert film in theaters Friday, Nov. 8, and a show at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Dec. 11.
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Things to do Nov. 8-14: Veterans Day events, Chicago Toy & Game Fair and moreNov 05, 2024 7:44 pm - Mark your calendar for Veterans Day observances throughout the suburbs, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair, Brew It Forward in Wheaton, violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and more happening this week.
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Suburban restaurants thank service members with Veterans Day specialsNov 05, 2024 4:31 pm - Lots of suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals on Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11.
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Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he’s never been happierNov 05, 2024 2:58 pm - After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murderers. But in “Heretic,” a horror thriller from A24, Grant’s turn to the dark side reaches a new extreme.
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Best Bets: Patinkin, Grody at the MAC, Maniscalco at United Center, Winkler in WoodstockNov 05, 2024 2:30 pm - Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody share personal stories at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Sebastian Maniscalco headlines Chicago’s United Center, and Henry Winkler chats about his life at the Woodstock Opera House.
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Concerts Nov. 8-14: Lupe Fiasco, Night Ranger, Modest Mouse and moreNov 05, 2024 2:24 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Night Ranger, Lupe Fiasco, Latto, Modest Mouse, Funkadesi and more.
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Strike at Boeing part of new era of labor activism long in decline at U.S. workplacesNov 05, 2024 2:19 pm - Organized labor has made itself heard over the past couple of years, and the number of actions taken by unions has soared. There were 470 work stoppages involving roughly 539,000 workers last year, according to Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. The nearly 500 work stoppages resulted in about 24,874,522 strike days.
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Q&A: Tommy Richman talks ‘Million Dollar Baby’ success, possible Grammy noms and ‘not hip-hop’ dramaNov 05, 2024 1:49 pm - Tommy Richman nearly had a million reasons to quit music — until “Million Dollar Baby” became one of the year’s most popular songs. Now, the singer is eyeing Grammy nominations.
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Hugh Grant diabolically good as a villainous scholar in religious thriller ‘Heretic’Nov 05, 2024 12:27 pm - Once two missionaries (Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher) settle in to discuss religion with Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant) in the religious thriller “Heretic,” the directors turn him into a congenial spider that has us —along with his guests — in his tightly crafted web.
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Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolenNov 05, 2024 12:19 pm - A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes. Online bidding has started and will continue through Dec. 7.
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