Entertainment Columns
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ESO wraps season with award-winning pianistMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony will wrap up its 2010-11 season in spectacular fashion next weekend when the critically acclaimed Korean pianist Joyce Yang joins music director Rober...
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Rare disorder causes chronic skin conditionMay 30, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have an open wound on my leg that my surgeon thought was an infection. After eight surgeries, I was eventually diagnosed (by a dermatologist) with a rare immune...
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Far from vanishing, local magicians comfy in herdMay 29, 2011 12:00 am - The three dozen suburban magicians milling about the backroom of Mr. Beef & Pizza in Mount Prospect look as if they could be here to draft their fantasy football teams o...
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Dann in reel life: Violence dominates '13 Assassins'May 27, 2011 1:00 am - Reel Life mini-review: ‘13 Assassins' Takashi Miike's kinetic, feudal-period action film “13 Assassins” might as well have been titled “12 Samurai and a Wild Man Wi...
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Relive the royal wedding on DVDMay 26, 2011 11:00 pm - “The Royal Wedding: William & Catherine” The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton was seen by a billion people all over the world. People are fascinate...
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Best bets: 'Letters Home' concert honors veteransMay 25, 2011 1:00 am - Memorial Day missives Fox Valley Repertory teams with the Fox Valley Concert Band for “Letters Home: A Memorial Day Remembrance,” two weekend concerts featuring Wor...
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Gott: Treatments can ease burning mouth symptomsMay 21, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I have recently been diagnosed with burning-mouth syndrome. What can you tell me about the cause and treatment? I've found Breneton on the Internet. Is this a goo...
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Reel life: 'First Grader' a film of hope, darknessMay 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Reel Life mini-review: ‘The First Grader' Normally, when you think National Geographic, you think documentary. Not this time. “The First Grader” is Justin Chadwick'...
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New DVD celebrates the Cubs as the 'Heart & Soul of Chicago'May 18, 2011 11:00 pm - “Chicago Cubs: The Heart & Soul of Chicago” John Scheinfeld is a terrific filmmaker who specializes in documentaries. He was born in Chicago and has put together a ...
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Best bets: Usher, Akon swagger into AllstateMay 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Usher-tastic R&B superstar Usher and AKON bring their style and swagger tonight to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $29.50-$125. (800) 745-3000 ...