Entertainment Columns
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On the road: Savoring a Taste of ChicagoJun 19, 2011 12:00 am - Chicago Feast of fun Taste of Chicago is more than a chomp-a-rama courtesy of 59 diverse restaurants. There's a boatload of activities for the whole family at ...
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Hanson retires from ESOJun 18, 2011 12:00 am - Robert Hanson, music director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, has resigned that post, effective July 1, in order to devote more time to writing music and to spend time ...
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Dann in reel life: So it's a hobo? With a shotgun?Jun 17, 2011 12:15 am - Reel Life mini-review: ‘Hobo With a Shotgun' Here's a blood-soaked, unabated urban revenge fantasy rendered in such over-the-top excesses that it becomes an adults-...
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Classic Marx Brothers films now out on DVDJun 15, 2011 11:00 pm - “The Marx Brothers” Although there were five Marx Brothers, only four appeared in their early films: Chico, Harpo, Groucho and Zeppo. The brothers started on Broadw...
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Gott: Can allergies cause itchy, dry eyelids?Jun 13, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I have itchy, dry eyelids that burn. My doctor prescribed 10 milligrams of prednisone, a steroid. It seemed to help, at least while I was taking it, but I can fee...
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Dann in reel life: Naperville natives pour hearts into 'Rigamortis'Jun 10, 2011 1:00 am - Zombie musical sings It's kind of like “Glee” meets “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” but with zombies! “Rigamortis: A Zombie Love Story” can be seen for free at rig...
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Dann in reel life: 'Tree of Life' a cinematic experienceJun 03, 2011 1:00 am - Reel Life mini-review: ‘The Tree of Life' The best way to describe Terrence Malick's highly anticipated film “The Tree of Life” might be “Stand By Me” as filtered t...
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Kubrick’s films together in new collectionJun 02, 2011 12:00 am - “Stanley Kubrick: The Essential Collection” Stanley Kubrick is considered one of the most talented filmmakers in the history of cinema. He not only directed films,...
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Best bets: Be inspired at Naperville Fine Art FairMay 31, 2011 11:00 pm - Arts and crafts More than 85 artists display original works in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media and more for the Naperville Woman's Club 52nd Annual Fine Ar...
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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...