Entertainment
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New children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove aims to conjure reading magic
Sep 16, 2025 2:03 pm - Former grade school English teacher and Crystal Lake resident Susan Kelly remembers how magical books were for her growing up. Now she’s aiming to pass on that same feeling in her newly opened independent children’s bookstore in Fox River Grove.
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The Patten House brings Cajun flair back to downtown GenevaSep 16, 2025 1:59 pm - Nearly two years after unexpectedly closing its doors, The Patten House in Geneva has reopened, welcoming guests who had been clamoring for its return.
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Things to do Sept. 19-25: Oktoberfests, Naperville Irish Fest, Elgin Fringe Festival, Cary Main Street Fest and moreSep 16, 2025 1:46 pm - Mark your calendar for Oktoberfests in Libertyville, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Palatine and Highland Park; Tacos and Tequila Festival in Geneva; Naperville Irish Fest; Cantigny Car Show and more happening this week.
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11 of Robert Redford’s most memorable performances and where to watch them
Sep 16, 2025 1:18 pm - When you’re a larger-than-life, generation-spanning star like Robert Redford, the hard truth is that every movie is notable in some way. He was iconic in his own time, whether in front of the camera, or behind it. Here are 11 notable performances.
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Spotlight: Evanston native Elizabeth McGovern channels Ava GardnerSep 16, 2025 9:51 am - Actress Elizabeth McGovern channels Ava Gardner in “Ava: The Secret Conversations” at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater, plus world premieres open at Chicago Shakespeare and A Red Orchid theaters.
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From the archives: Redford a natural in making movies that prick America’s conscienceSep 16, 2025 9:50 am - For Robert Redford, it’s about the joy. “The joy of trying to make something artistically interesting or pleasurable, entertaining, and still look at issues of substance that have to do with our lives,” Redford mused.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are still benefiting from Nate Bargatze’s controversial Emmys bit
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Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert
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Making music for more than half a century, Sparks plays Riot Fest Friday
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Trio de Chats Noirs offers an afternoon of chamber music at Moonlight TheatreSep 15, 2025 11:55 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 5, Trio de Chats Noirs presents a chamber music program blending classical, jazz, and cinematic influences at the Moonlight Theatre in St. Charles.