Entertainment
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Kokandy revival of ‘Amélie’ a lovely tribute to kindness, human connection and simple pleasuresAug 06, 2025 5:09 pm - Kokandy Productions’ delicious Chicago-area premiere of the musical “Amélie” stars the beguiling Aurora Penepacker, a Glenview native, as the titular pixie girl and Arlington Heights native Joe Giovannetti as the quirky loner who happens to be her soulmate.
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Suspense, satire, family drama make up Citadel Theatre’s 2025-2026 seasonAug 06, 2025 5:00 pm - Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest announced its four-show 2025-2026 season.
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‘We're all a little heartbroken’: Aurora’s Copley Theatre will go darkAug 06, 2025 4:17 pm - When the curtain falls on Paramount Theatre's stellar revival of “True West” later this month, the Copley Theatre in Aurora, home of Paramount's Bold series, goes dark.
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Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Aug 06, 2025 3:57 pm - Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.
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Kristin Scott Thomas directs Scarlett Johansson in comedic drama ‘My Mother’s Wedding’
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Harper College says goodbye to storied J TheatreAug 06, 2025 12:55 pm - From Jay Leno and Buddy Guy performances to student love stories, Harper College’s J Theatre leaves behind a rich legacy as it makes way for a new chapter on campus.
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Halal Fest in Naperville blends culture, food and communityAug 06, 2025 11:23 am - The third annual Chicagoland Halal Fest drew over 20,000 people over two days, becoming the largest U.S. halal festival. It celebrated Muslim culture and values through food, music, dance and more.
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Suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrate 200th anniversary of immigrationAug 06, 2025 10:56 am - Sons of Norway lodge hosts Viking games event including axe and cod throwing to note 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to America, leadup to fall Norwegian cultural festival.
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Concerts Aug. 8-14: Rod Stewart, Linkin Park, Nelly, Billy Idol, Toto and moreAug 06, 2025 9:28 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Rod Stewart, The Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional, Linkin Park, Nelly with Ja Rule and Eve, Billy Idol, Laurie Berkner, Toto, Christopher Cross and Men At Work and more.
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New Depot Museum exhibit tells Batavia’s story through quirky and unique objectsAug 05, 2025 10:29 pm - Two exhibits are opening Aug. 8 at the Batavia Depot Museum. "Uncovered: Quirks and Curiosities of the Batavia HIstorical Society" is a collection of hidden treasures, unique and mysterious items in the collection. "Uncovered: Unconditional Love" details the close relationships Batavians have had with their pets over the decades.