Entertainment
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O'Donnell: Kentucky Derby 145 proves it's not 'a game for little boys in short pants'May 09, 2019 1:00 am - THE LATE PHIL GEORGEFF REMAINS the greatest and most theatrical announcer in the history of American horse racing. In the course of calling 96,131 races, the Bulgarian-A...
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'Miracle on South Division Street' earns laughs at Buffalo Theatre EnsembleMay 09, 2019 1:00 am - “Miracle on South Division Street” -- ★ ★ ½ Buffalo Theatre Ensemble knows what audiences like, and it delivers. Case in point: Tom Dudzick's “Miracle on South Div...
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Elmhurst History Museum explores history of amusement parksMay 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Before digital diversions like social media and internet surfing came along, there were amusement parks. And while Ferris wheels, roller coasters, carousels and carniv...
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Paramount's 'August Rush' premiere fails to hit emotional high notesMay 08, 2019 10:00 am - “August Rush: The Musical” - ★ ★ It's hard to imagine a show better suited to director John Doyle's singular approach than “August Rush: The Musical,” a New York City im...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs, ChicagoMay 08, 2019 6:00 am - College arts Columbia College Chicago presents more than 100 free public programs with live music, dance and displays as part of its annual Manifest Urban Arts Fest...
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Would MLB teams actually hire 'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer? 'Absolutely, yes.'
May 08, 2019 1:00 am - A math whiz with a competitive streak and a childhood love for a popular, televised game confronts that same game as an adult years later, exploding its ingrained fallac...
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Outdoor dining coming to Hey Nonny in Arlington HeightsMay 08, 2019 1:00 am - Hey Nonny, the music venue/gastropub that opened last fall in downtown Arlington Heights, will join many of its neighbors this summer by offering al fresco dining. The f...
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How about mini golf for Mother's Day?May 07, 2019 11:00 pm - Here's an idea: If the weather is cooperating, take Mom out for a round of miniature golf today. In doing so, a family would be continuing a long-standing recreational t...
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Batavia Library hosts Old Books Roadshow May 12May 07, 2019 11:00 pm - The Batavia Public Library Foundation is pleased to present the Old Books Roadshow - a book appraisal event - from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Batavia Public Libr...
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Plan ahead: 'Art with LEGO Bricks' at Morton; Luis Miguel at AllstateMay 07, 2019 6:00 am - Built up nature See large sculptures inspired by wildlife when the outdoor exhibit “Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks by Sean Kenney” returns starting Friday, May 24...