Entertainment
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BTE’s charming ‘Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley’ celebrates friendship, artistic expressionNov 26, 2025 4:07 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s charming revival of “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” marks its third and final production of Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon’s “Pride and Prejudice”-inspired trilogy.
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The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ movies? Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc.
Nov 26, 2025 1:52 pm - The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be Benoit Blanc. Over the course of three films, Johnson and Daniel Craig have stingily dropped clues to Blanc’s past and personal life.
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‘Wake Up Dead Man’ is the best ‘Knives Out’ movie yet
Nov 26, 2025 12:29 pm - Filmmaker Rian Johnson displays his impressive skill once again in “Wake Up Dead Man,” the third installment in his “Knives Out” franchise. Like its predecessors, the new film, which takes place at a small Catholic church in Upstate New York, is hilarious and twisty-turny enough to keep you enthralled until the very end.
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Ice rink now open at Block 59 in NapervilleNov 26, 2025 12:00 pm - Dining at Naperville’s Block 59 restaurant district can now include a festive ice skating stop.
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Merry and bright: Paramount’s swingin’ ‘White Christmas’ an ideal addition to the holiday seasonNov 26, 2025 8:09 am - Treat yourself to an evening of American pop classics at Paramount Theatre’s heartwarming, joyous revival of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” running through Jan. 11.
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Captive consumers are paying way too muchNov 26, 2025 7:34 am - Even though their leases require airport businesses to charge prices that are competitive with downtown Chicago, it sure doesn’t seem that way. I took the time to look at many items for sale at an airport, and the typical markup is 100% to 300% over industry standards.
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Itasca’s annual Winter Wonderland to feature a new holiday marketNov 25, 2025 11:04 pm - Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Itasca’s Winter Wonderland in the newly upgraded Usher Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. It is presented by the Itasca Park District and the village of Itasca.
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Dining out: Oberweis and The Nutcracker, 7 Brew’s new holiday menu and moreNov 25, 2025 1:22 pm - Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy and The Joffrey Ballet have teamed up on the new Nutcracker Peppermint Swirl, CRISP and GREEN recently opened in Naperville, and 7 Brew and The Original Rainbow Cone have added new holiday menu items.
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‘A Bing Crosby Christmas’ coming to Huntley church Dec. 7Nov 25, 2025 1:19 pm - A Bing Crosby Christmas concert featuring Jared Bradshaw and the music of the Andrew Sisters will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Elgin Art Showcase gets new home at The LodgeNov 25, 2025 12:51 pm - Elgin Art Showcase, a city-run performance and visual art space, is moving to The Lodge Performing Arts Center.