Entertainment
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A Victorian widow searches for 'The Essex Serpent' in dark Apple TV+ dramaMay 13, 2022 6:00 am - Cora Seaborne is a woman who escaped one monster and is pursuing another. As played by Claire Danes in the six-episode drama “The Essex Serpent,” premiering Friday, May ...
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Ales, IPAs and more on tap as Beer Garden at Independence Grove returns for second seasonMay 13, 2022 1:00 am - Forest preserve spot returns for a 2nd year
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Feder: Dual debates keep GOP candidates for governor apartMay 13, 2022 1:00 am - In a conflict that should have been avoided, two Chicago TV stations have scheduled live in-studio debates among Republican candidates for Illinois governor on the same ...
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The Anti-Cruelty Society's BARK event returns to the lakefront. BARK is dedicated to the memory of Officer Ella Grace French, for service to her community, and her love of homeless animals.May 12, 2022 11:00 pm - After a pandemic hiatus for two years, BARK is back, live, in the park. Dogs are leading their humans to The Anti-Cruelty Society's BARK event on Saturday, May 21, 2022 ...
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Concerts: Joe Piscopo in Woodstock, The Mild West at Martyrs' and much moreMay 12, 2022 11:00 pm - The McCartney Years: 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $19. (630) 962-7000 or desplainestheatre.com. Gerald McClendon: 7 p...
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Acting chemistry boosts (very) dark 'Count of Three'
May 12, 2022 12:00 pm - “On the Count of Three” - ★ ★ ½ “On the Count of Three” is marketed as a “darkly comic” movie. Well, there's dark comedy and there's darker comedy, and then there's come...
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Metropolis cast works hard to invigorate 1960s-inspired jukebox tuner 'Shout!'May 12, 2022 6:00 am - “Shout! The Mod Musical” - ★ ★ “Shout! The Mod Musical,” the jukebox tuner currently running at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, is an innocuo...
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Weeklong Chicago Critics Film Fest includes appearance by Patton Oswalt, revival of 'Boogie Nights'May 12, 2022 6:00 am - The 2022 Chicago Critics Film Festival begins Friday, May 13, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, and includes seven days of new films and revival...
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In 'Happening,' a riveting abortion drama
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Suburban baseball teams primed for opening dayMay 12, 2022 1:00 am - With the season already in full swing for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, it's time for the suburban baseball teams to enjoy opening day. The Chicago Dogs and Kane Coun...