Entertainment Columns
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Lawyer-turned-Internet radio host loves new gigMar 27, 2017 1:00 am - Al Weissman was a lawyer for about 25 years, handling real estate and other cases. He never expected to be an entertainer. When he retired in 2003, he planned to travel...
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Warring stars and 'Star Wars'Mar 22, 2017 6:00 am - If you haven't seen FX's “Feud: Bette and Joan,” you're missing out on another potential classic season of television from producer Ryan Murphy, who gave us last year's ...
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Actors first, singers second: The best examples before 'Beauty and the Beast'Mar 18, 2017 7:15 am - “Harry Potter” co-star Emma Watson is known for incanting spells, not intoning songs, but she's tackling the lead role of Belle in this weekend's remake of Disney's “Bea...
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Relive Roaring Twenties at Club Arcada in St. CharlesMar 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Go out for a swinging good time at new Club Arcada in St. Charles
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Revisit the last 'Kong' with a definitive - and cheap - Blu-rayMar 10, 2017 5:00 am - The king of the apes returns to theaters this weekend in "Kong: Skull Island," and the definitive home release of the titular beast's last big-screen adventure is now av...
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Bowlero to open in former Brunswick Zone in AlgonquinMar 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The Brunswick Zone XL bowling alley along the Randall Road corridor in Algonquin is getting a new life. The business closed earlier this year, as it undergoes renovation...
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Five Oscar nominees you can watch at homeFeb 22, 2017 5:00 am - Five of the nine nominees for best picture at Sunday's Academy Awards are already available for home viewing on Blu-ray, DVD and digital HD platforms such as iTunes, vud...
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'Game of Thrones' composer brings immersive tour to United CenterFeb 17, 2017 5:00 am - Next week, the home of the Bulls and Blackhawks will be invaded by dragons, White Walkers and a live orchestra. The "Game of Thrones" Live Concert Experience, featuring ...
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Constable: How NEA cut would hurt arts in suburbsFeb 16, 2017 4:10 am - By Burt Constable bconstable@dailyherald.com It's too early to say if the cost of protecting the president's properties in Florida and New York will eclipse the annual b...
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Constable: Reality of Valentine's Day for singles is virtually endlessFeb 14, 2017 4:10 am - That mysterious Valentine's Day flower arrangement delivered to you at work today with a blank card should have your office buzzing and make you feel happy - even if you...