Entertainment Stories from November 21, 2022
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Greater Elgin Sing-Along Messiah debuts Dec. 2
Nov 24, 2022 12:26 AM - There's one holiday tradition that without fail Elgin resident Mally Miceli never misses: participating in a sing-along Messiah. "For years, my family and I would trek to Chicago to participate in the annual sing-along," Miceli said. "About four years ago, we were driving back from the city and my daughter asked, 'why don't we do this in Elgin?'" -
The pride of Broadway returns with purrfect 'The Lion King'
Nov 22, 2022 8:35 AM - The King is back in Chicago. A sizzling "The Lion King" lights up the Cadillac Palace Theatre with transcendent dance, enchanting songs and a purrfect cast. -
Montini Catholic Parents Club hosts Mistletoe and Stardust Fashion Show Dec. 4
Nov 21, 2022 7:04 PM - Kick off the holidays at Montini Catholic's 39th annual fashion show, "Mistletoe and Stardust," benefitting the San Miguel Scholarship Fund. -
Wheaton Drama brings 'A Christmas Carol' musical to the stage
Nov 21, 2022 5:55 PM - Wheaton Drama, Inc. presents the holiday family friendly musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" on Nov. 25 to Dec. 18 at Playhouse 111 in Wheaton. Academy Award winning composer Alan Menken collaborated with Lynn Ahrens and wrote the music for "A Christmas Carol" so children can experience the joy of this Christmas classic. -
Huntley Turkey Testicle Festival marks 40 years WednesdayNov 21, 2022 2:32 PM - The Turkey Testicle Festival is celebrating its 40th year on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
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Aurora's drive-through Festival of Lights returns Friday
Nov 21, 2022 2:31 PM - True to its City of Lights nickname, Aurora puts on one of the largest outdoor holiday lights show in the Chicago area. -
Oakton Community College's Empty Bowls event Dec. 3 to support local food pantries
Nov 21, 2022 11:48 AM - More than 1,200 handcrafted soup bowls will be available for purchase at Oakton Community College's Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Dec. 3. Since 2004, the event has raised more than $367,000 through the sale of 20,000 handmade bowls. -
'Wakanda Forever' extends reign, 'She Said' struggles
Nov 21, 2022 7:38 AM - "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" extended its box-office reign in its second week of release with $67 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while "She Said," about the journalistic investigation into Harvey Weinstein, struggled in wide release.
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Book review: Nick Hornby has affable romp in 'Dickens and Prince'
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