Entertainment
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Lin-Manuel Miranda musical soars to new 'Heights' in film adaptationJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - “In the Heights” - ★ ★ ★ ½ On Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda's rapt, Tony Award-winning soap-operatic musical “In the Heights” could never achieve the level of sheer jubil...
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Northbrook Days organizers propose Metra lot for festival's return this yearJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - It won't be at Village Green, but after a one-year hiatus it appears the Northbrook Days Festival could return this summer. Meeting as Committee of the Whole on Tuesday,...
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Jim O'Donnell: Duchossois 'sad' about probable end of Arlington? Don't bet on itJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - THE THOUGHT HAS BEEN presented on multiple occasions this spring: “Mr. (Dick) Duchossois must be very sad about the end of Arlington Park.” Roundabout response: “Well, y...
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'Ultimate Elvis Christmas Show' coming to Rosemont TheatreJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - Elvis Presley fans have something to look forward to come December when "Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis Christmas Show" arrives at the Rosemont Theatre, marking the first t...
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Schaumburg's Summer Breeze Concert Series Now Free For All PatronsJun 08, 2021 11:00 pm - Illinois' move to fully reopen the state on June 11 has prompted the Village of Schaumburg to present its Summer Breeze Concert Series with free admission and open seati...
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Time-bending 'Loki' has potential once it puts the past awayJun 08, 2021 11:00 pm - The first episode of "Loki," now streaming on Disney+, offers glimpses of a clever sci-fi pastiche in between rehashed scenes from the Marvel villain's previous film app...
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Best Bets: 'Butterflies and Blooms' blossom at Chicago Botanic GardenJun 08, 2021 6:00 am - Wings & petals "Butterflies and Blooms" returns for another summer season with all kinds of colorful species on display at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Roa...
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New to streaming this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infinite'
Jun 08, 2021 6:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies • ...
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Feder: 'Wendy and Ray Show' debuts Saturday night on WLSJun 08, 2021 1:00 am - Wendy Snyder and Ramblin' Ray Stevens, two of the most likable personalities on Chicago radio, are getting their own weekly show on WLS 890-AM, Robert Feder writes. Sta...
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Local Musicians To Perform At Da Vinci Waldorf School June 25Jun 07, 2021 11:00 pm - WAUCONDA, IL - On June 25th, Da Vinci Waldorf School will turn into an affordable outdoor concert venue similar to Ravinia. Ticket options are available for high end win...