Entertainment
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Without the crowd's roar, Tokyo Olympians search for spirit
Aug 01, 2021 7:00 am - TOKYO - The beloved American gymnast Sam Mikulak flipped off the parallel bars, stuck the landing and blew a kiss toward the camera. Those watching the men's Olympics gy...
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Backstage with Ron Onesti: Memories are made of ... Dean MartinJul 30, 2021 11:00 pm - We all have those legendary performers we wish we could have met in person. For me, the list begins with Jackie Gleason, Jimmy Stewart and James Cagney. But one name res...
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Goodman's 'School Girls' a dream come true for former Chicago actressJul 30, 2021 6:00 am - From the moment nine years ago when Ciera Dawn saw Goodman Theatre's production of David Mamet's "Race," she knew she would one day appear on its stage. Last year, days...
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Looking for laughs? Try Schaumburg's Laugh Out Loud and Chicago's Goodman TheatreJul 30, 2021 6:00 am - Summer laughs Laugh Out Loud Theater invites patrons to chill out with "Hot Laugh Summer," a weekly sketch and improv showcase featuring members of the theater's main s...
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Villa Park trustee appearing in community theater production of 'Macbeth'Jul 30, 2021 5:30 am - Regicide and Villa Park village politics typically don't go hand in hand. But the two combine this weekend with recently elected Villa Park Trustee Jack Corkery starring...
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Local Musicians To Perform At Da Vinci Waldorf School in Wauconda on Aug. 14Jul 29, 2021 11:00 pm - WAUCONDA, IL - On August 14th, Da Vinci Waldorf School will turn into an affordable outdoor concert venue similar to Ravinia. Ticket options are available for high end w...
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Movie reviews for 'Joe Six-Pack': New podcast serves as oral history of 'Siskel & Ebert'Jul 29, 2021 6:00 am - "Chicago is unbelievably proud of itself. Anyone from Chicago will tell you the best things come from Chicago." So says Erik Rydholm on this week's episode of "Gene & Ro...
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If you're a Frank Sinatra fan, Metropolis' 'My Way' is the summer show for youJul 29, 2021 6:00 am - “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” - ★ ★ ★ On a recent steamy, midsummer Saturday, the evening performance of Metropolis Performance Arts Centre's Frank Sinatr...
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Ron Popeil was the sizzle of American ingenuity, personified
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Best Bets: Cirque Italia's Water Circus tours to AuroraJul 28, 2021 6:00 am - Splash zone Marvel at all kinds of physical feats performed by contortionists, aerialists, clowns and more when Cirque Italia's Water Circus sets up its splashy touring ...