Entertainment Stories from January 12, 2019
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New Philharmonic presents Johann Strauss II's elegant 'Die Fledermaus'
Jan 21, 2019 9:11 PM - The New Philharmonic, the only professional orchestra based in DuPage County, will bring "Die Fledermaus," his most famous operetta, to the stage of the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26-27. -
Constable: American Girl model from Arlington Heights morphs into Power Ranger
Jan 18, 2019 7:08 AM - A cover model for American Girl magazine in grade school, Jacqueline Scislowski of Arlington Heights also played soccer, danced and acted as a kid. Now she's starring as the Yellow Power Ranger in seasons 26 and 27 of the iconic kids show.
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ESO offers furloughed government workers free tickets to Jan 12-13 concerts
Jan 12, 2019 1:44 PM - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is offering free tickets to furloughed federal government workers to attend their 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 or 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 concerts, "Haydn's Surprise Symphony," at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. -
2019 Songwriters Hall class: Missy, Cat Stevens, John Prine
Jan 12, 2019 9:24 AM - Missy Elliott is making history as the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, whose 2019 class also includes legendary British singer Cat Stevens and country-folk icon John Prine
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Weekend picks: See how the Tempel Lipizzans spend the winter
Jan 12, 2019 7:23 AM - See how horses weather the winter with a Tempel Lipizzans Behind-the-Scenes Tour, comedian Billy Gardell brings laughs to Waukegan's Genesee Theatre, the Travel & Adventure Show returns to Rosemont, Frosty Fest celebrates winter in Gurnee, and much more. -
Netflix's 'Sex Education' is a trans-Atlantic love letter
Jan 12, 2019 7:28 AM - Among the bumper crop of original series debuting this month on Netflix is one that's both a time warp and a trans-Atlantic hug. It's called "Sex Education" and it's like a classic John Hughes high school comedy bloomed in the United Kingdom. -
Book review: Gervais crafts intelligent and thoughtful thriller
Jan 12, 2019 7:00 AM - In "Hunt Them Down," author Simon Gervais has crafted an intelligent and thoughtful thriller that mixes family dynamics with explosive action. The possibilities are endless in this new series. -
Rhinofest at 30: Chicago theater fest endures as celebration of new, challenging works
Jan 12, 2019 7:32 AM - Crystal Lake native and Rhinofest co-founder Beau O'Reilly discusses the legendary Chicago fringe theater festival, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. -
With a Grammy nod and new tour, Anderson .Paak aims to 'keep growing'
Jan 12, 2019 7:23 AM - The next few weeks bring big things for Anderson .Paak. He's up for a Grammy and kicks off a tour that brings him to Chicago's Riviera Theatre on Feb. 16.
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