Entertainment Columns
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'Divergent' author Roth cites her suburban mentorsMar 18, 2014 5:30 am - Best-selling dystopian science fiction writers don't just fall off trees. They need mentors. Just ask Barrington High School grad Veronica Roth, author of “Divergent,” n...
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Chicago-set 'Divergent' sprang to life in author's Barrington bedroomMar 18, 2014 5:00 am - Most university students don't bang out a best-seller over winter break. Veronica Roth did. "My parents were gone traveling," the Barrington High School grad said. "I wa...
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Sunday picks: Zombies galore at Walker Stalker ConventionMar 15, 2014 11:00 pm - Zombie bash: Die-hard fans of “The Walking Dead” won't want to miss the Walker Stalker Convention 2014, which features costume contests, dances and appearances by st...
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Weekend picks: Bert Kreischer performs at the ShowcaseMar 14, 2014 11:00 pm - Comedy challenger: Comedian Bert Kreischer is famed for being pushed to try all kinds of dangerous stunts and dares on the Travel Channel show “Bert The Conqueror.” ...
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Advocate Children's Hospital-Park Ridge prescribes a funny regimenMar 13, 2014 5:30 am - Comic performers talk about a “tough crowd,” but the audience for this Funny Bones Improv performance at Advocate Children's Hospital-Park Ridge couldn't be any tougher....
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Weekend picks: 'Last Comic' finalist Tommy Johnagin in townMar 09, 2014 11:00 pm - Autobiographical ardor: Comedian Tommy Johnagin, a finalist on NBC's “Last Comic Standing,” draws from his personal life for his humor. See him at two Zanies locatio...
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On the road: Head west for interstate St. Pat's paradeMar 08, 2014 4:00 am - Chicago Chart an art course The newest art district in the city offers a self-guided walking tour of more than 30 Pilsen lofts, studios and retail spaces. The venues sho...
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On the road: Irish-themed party cruise on green Chicago RiverMar 01, 2014 4:00 am - Chicago When Irish eyes are sailin' You'll be testing your best Irish brogue while floating upon the Kelly green Chicago River via a Spirit of Chicago St. Patr...
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Johnson hits the track at Daytona with his eyes on the prizeFeb 23, 2014 4:45 am - Records, as they say, are made to be broken. And a major sports record could be tied this year, the one for Sprint Cup championships in a career: seven, currently held b...
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On the road: Celebrate the Slush CupFeb 22, 2014 4:45 am - Chicago Com-fort-able in the city If you have kids - or were a kid - you understand the attraction and fun of building forts. The Chicago Children's Museum has brought b...