Entertainment
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Eugene Levy, very gingerly, explores the world for his 'Reluctant' travel show
Feb 25, 2023 5:00 am - NEW YORK - There are celebrities with TV travel shows who just can't wait to show you where they came from or push the limits of their bodies or go out of their way to l...
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Hail and farewell to First Folio Theatre, a suburban mainstay for 27 yearsFeb 25, 2023 12:00 am - Actors and directors, designers and composers originally came to First Folio Theatre to perform Shakespeare under the stars. They stayed for the quality work First Folio...
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West Suburban Irish celebrates the 30th anniversary of Naperville St. Patrick's Day ParadeFeb 24, 2023 10:00 pm - The Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade returns for its 30th year of celebrating Irish heritage and culture on Saturday, March 11. West Suburban Irish's annual parade, w...
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Jonas Friddle and Andrew Wilkins bring their fretless banjo and upright bass to Maple Street Concert March 18Feb 24, 2023 10:00 pm - On Saturday, March 18, Maple Street Concerts welcomes Jonas Friddle and Andrew Wilkins in their debut performance as part of its concert series. The concert takes place...
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Wheaton College Artist Series welcomes New York Classical Players March 16Feb 24, 2023 10:00 pm - "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination," said one wise person. Wheaton College Artist Series has the same po...
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Ron Onesti: What is an 'old soul?'Feb 24, 2023 5:00 am - These days, I get many young people who come up to me at shows and thank me for keeping the "vintage" music alive. They call themselves "old souls" because they like Led...
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Spotlight: Steppenwolf ensemble members reunite for Chicago premiere of 'Describe the Night'Feb 24, 2023 5:00 am - Chicago premiere Steppenwolf Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of "Describe the Night," a thriller examining 90 years of Russian history (some of it true, some of i...
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'Cocaine Bear' is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood
Feb 24, 2023 5:00 am - On Dec. 22, 1985, The Associated Press reported the following from Blue Ridge, Georgia: “Investigators searching for cocaine dropped by an airborne smuggler have found a...
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Olympic figure skater Jason Brown, once of Highland Park, gets a bobbleheadFeb 24, 2023 4:00 am - The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled a bobblehead of U.S. Olympic figure skater Jason Brown, who grew up in Highland Park. The bobblehead feature...
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Hoffman Estates trustee candidates debate productivity of village-owned Now ArenaFeb 24, 2023 12:00 am - Four candidates seeking three available Hoffman Estates trustee seats on April 4 are debating whether the Now Arena can be more active and financially lucrative for the ...