Entertainment
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Spotlight: In Glenview, a fable unfolds, while in St. Charles, it's Shakespeare under the starsJul 22, 2022 6:00 am - Siblings in love Oil Lamp Theater presents “Failure: A Love Story,” Philip Dawkins' play-with-music about three sisters living above their family's clock repair sho...
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'Light & Magic' on Disney+ highlights legendary special-effects companyJul 22, 2022 6:00 am - There might have been an Industrial Light & Magic anyway, but a movie called “Star Wars” made its creation more essential at the time. The special-effects firm George Lu...
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Ron Onesti: Bobby Hull still scoring goalsJul 21, 2022 11:00 pm - I have been so blessed to have fallen into a position where I am in contact with the heroes of my youth on a regular basis. Many have become close friends and even to th...
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Sound check: Chris Stapleton plays Wrigley; benefit with Michael McDermott, Heather Lynne HortonJul 21, 2022 6:00 am - Chris Stapleton and friends Country artist Chris Stapleton takes the stage at Wrigley Field this weekend highlighting his latest album, “Starting Over,” which nabbe...
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Love story: Northlight's 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' a testament to a lifelong romanceJul 21, 2022 6:00 am - “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” - ★ ★ ★ “Dear Jack, Dear Louise,” Ken Ludwig's sweet, epistolary tale currently running at Northlight Theatre, hits all the rom-com notes: boy ...
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Trivia, mind reader to entertain McHenry Outdoor early birds July 29-30Jul 20, 2022 11:00 pm - The McHenry Outdoor Theater is planning special shows before the shows on Friday and Saturday, July 29-30. In addition to the movies scheduled that weekend, early birds...
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Karen Mason to sing 'Kander & Ebb... and All That Jazz!' at Metropolis Sept. 8Jul 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Karen Mason return to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in her hometown of Arlington Heights, Illinois, for one night only - on Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m., for her new show "K...
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Dining events: Beer, wine and whiskey dinners galoreJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - Phase Three Beer Dinner It's time: Niche in Geneva is ready to introduce its Niche S-023 imperial stout, which has been aged for 25 months in an Eagle Rare barrel, durin...
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Chicago rapper Taylor Bennett on his free show Friday, lessons he learned from big brother ChanceJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - While rapper Taylor Bennett was crossing the country on his recent “Be Yourself, Be A Champion” tour, he always knew he had his final tour stop to come back home to. On...
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Sip, taste & savor: Lynfred Winery opens new tasting room in downtown Highland ParkJul 20, 2022 6:00 am - Cherry port wine with brandy spirits, dispensed from an oak barrel, is among the wines being served at Lynfred Winery's new downtown Highland Park location. “It's furthe...