Entertainment
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Dining out: O'Toole's taps 12 Beers of Christmas, Buffalo Creek opens Alpine BiergartenDec 01, 2022 5:00 am - 12 Beers of Christmas It's that time of year for the 12 Beers of Christmas at Timothy O'Toole's. So, what does that mean? Four new holiday brews will be tapped on Thurs...
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Warm feelings at Glenview's 26th Holiday in the Park & ParadeDec 01, 2022 12:00 am - Despite daytime temperatures in the 50s, it was looking a lot like Christmas this weekend in Glenview. The village's 26th Holiday in the Park & Parade Saturday featured ...
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It's A Wonderful Life at Improv Playhouse TheaterNov 30, 2022 10:00 pm - George Bailey spends his entire life giving up his big dreams for the good of his town. His guardian angel, Clarence, falls to Earth, literally, and shows him how his c...
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Arlington Heights Community Concert Band "Hollywood Holiday"Nov 30, 2022 10:00 pm - The Arlington Heights Community Concert Band, in partnership with District 214 Community Education, will perform their holiday concert at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 18, 20...
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Goodman weaves holiday magic with 'A Christmas Carol'Nov 30, 2022 10:00 pm - “A Christmas Carol” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Goodman Theatre advertises this year's production of “A Christmas Carol” as 45 years of holiday magic. No disagreement there. There is mag...
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Widescreen: Forget the 'Die Hard' debate. Is 'Eyes Wide Shut' a Christmas movie?Nov 30, 2022 10:00 pm - Let's end a tired, silly debate that has been raging every holiday season for at least two decades: Yes, of course, "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie. But what about a mov...
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Stellar singers, superb orchestra make Paramount's 'Sound of Music' an ideal alternative this holiday seasonNov 30, 2022 2:00 pm - “The Sound of Music” - ★ ★ ★ ★ When it came to programming its 2022 season, Paramount Theatre opted against a holiday show. Instead, the Aurora theater scheduled Richard...
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Best Bets: Amy Grant, 'The Nutcracker,' Jingle Ball and moreNov 30, 2022 5:00 am - 'The Nutcracker' Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's “The Nutcracker” is a Christmastime tradition and enthusiasts have plenty of opportunities to enjoy it. Performances of The...
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57-year-old Algonquin resident has 2.7 million TikTok followers? Are you kidding me?Nov 30, 2022 4:30 am - Two years ago, Darryl Postelnick had barely heard of TikTok. Today, the 57-year-old Algonquin resident boasts 2.7 million followers on the social media platform thanks t...
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Adventure park proposed for former furniture store in Vernon HillsNov 30, 2022 4:20 am - A proposal to repurpose a former furniture store as an indoor adventure park is moving through the review process in Vernon Hills. The village's planning and zoning comm...