Entertainment
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‘Orion and the Dark’ loses itself in the leap from children’s book to animated filmFeb 01, 2024 6:00 am - To say the hero of Netflix's new animated movie “Orion and the Dark” is fearful is an understatement. One thing that scares Orion the most is darkness. And that is where things get going in this very uneven movie.
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‘Argylle’ won’t blow your socks offFeb 01, 2024 5:45 am - Crisscrossing patterns of ridiculousness and self-satisfaction run through “Argylle,” a tiresome meta movie that puts an awful lot of zest into an awfully empty high-concept story.
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Film society to show film noir classic ‘Key Largo’ Feb. 7Jan 31, 2024 10:43 pm - Celebrating its second school year and gaining in popularity, Lake Park High School's Film Appreciation Society aims to engage the community in the presentation, explorat...
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Woodstock’s Joe Diamond to appear on ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’
Jan 31, 2024 8:01 pm - Woodstock native Joe Diamond will appear on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” on The CW network. After his television appearance Friday, Feb. 2, he plans a special event Feb. 20 at Stage Left Cafe at the Woodstock Opera House.
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Valentine’s Day 2024: Grab a date and eat your heart out at these suburban spotsJan 31, 2024 7:22 pm - It’s nearly time for the biggest date night of the year. With a midweek Valentine’s Day, many restaurants are extending their specials before and beyond Wednesday, Feb. 14. Reservations are going fast, so don’t delay.
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Best bets: Buddy Holly, David Bowie tributes, Chocolate Weekend, Cirque FLIP FabriqueJan 31, 2024 7:19 pm - John Mueller celebrates Buddy Holly during the "Winter Dance Party" at the Raue, the Morton Arboretum hosts Chocolate Weekend, and Cirque FLIP Fabrique dazzles at the MAC.
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Learn about spirituals as Black expressions of faith at Wheaton church Feb. 4Jan 31, 2024 12:20 pm - On Sunday, Feb. 4, the Rev. Donté Ford will lead a discussion about the historical significance of African American spirituals as they pertain to Black expressions of fai...
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Lombard Historical Society to host Black History Month eventsJan 31, 2024 12:09 pm - For Black History Month, the Lombard Historical Society is documentary screenings, lectures, music and storytelling. Reservations for all events are strongly encouraged a...
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Tacos Jerez slated to open in Huntley, but can’t use drive-through for alcohol salesJan 31, 2024 11:15 am - Tacos Jerez plans to open its doors in Huntley in the next few weeks. The restaurant has two other locations, in Elgin and Rolling Meadows, and received the Huntley villa...
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Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post ‘Daily Show’ lifeJan 31, 2024 11:01 am - Trevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career — the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards. “It is easily the most ner...