Entertainment Columns
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Midwest travel: What does the groundhog say?Jan 16, 2016 6:00 am - Déjà vu Visit the historic town square of Woodstock during Groundhog Days, an annual event that includes the Awakening of the Groundhog ceremony at the historic 188...
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For kids of the '80s, Bowie will always be the Goblin KingJan 15, 2016 5:30 am - As he did for so many of my generation, David Bowie walked into my life with blonde glam-rock hair, devilish eye makeup and gray stretch pants that left very little to t...
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Fremd teacher started 'Teachers' star's performing careerJan 12, 2016 4:00 am - Rolling Meadows native and “Teachers” series star Caitlin Barlow knows exactly who sparked her interest in the performing arts and opened the door to the world of comedy...
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Rolling Meadows native parlays improv into TV Land gigJan 11, 2016 10:00 pm - The way Caitlin Barlow talks about her life, exclamation points will never go out of style. "I am having a riot!" the Rolling Meadows native gushed. "I never thought I w...
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For 'Star Wars,' the third time's the charmJan 07, 2016 5:00 am - I have seen "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" three times, and the third time was the best. Separated from the unbearable anticipation of opening night and a half-awake vie...
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Music notes: Catch Werewolves, Draft Week at HOBJan 05, 2016 12:00 am - Werewolves of Chicago Chicago-based Werewolves at Hour 30 have cultivated a catalog that is, at once, true to modern rock (such as the infinitely catchy “Knocked Up”) wh...
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Midwest travel: Celebrate Elvis and 'Skate With the Greats'Jan 02, 2016 6:00 am - Chicago All hail the King Those All Shook Up needing A Little Less Conversation should head to the 16th Annual Elvis Fest at The Original Mother's on the eve o...
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Widescreen: Eight great dates in 2016 for TV fansDec 31, 2015 5:00 am - Gone are the days of waiting until September for the best new content on your favorite channels - the winter months of 2016 promise plenty of savory treats for my fellow...
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'Big' year: Dann Gire spotlights his top 10 films of 2015Dec 27, 2015 5:30 am - The movies of 2015 started out not very promising. But by the time autumn rolled around, Hollywood (and independent filmmakers) began hitting jackpot after jackpot with ...
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Midwest travel: LOL! Chicago Sketch Comedy Fest turns 15Dec 26, 2015 6:00 am - Chicago Comedy central Stage 773 presents the 15th anniversary Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, the largest of its kind in the nation, bringing 165 groups perf...