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Thursday, February 21, 2019

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Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) faces a new threat in “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.”

Third 'How to Train Your Dragon' adventure ends trilogy on high note

"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" brings the animated trilogy to a close with an affectionate chapter that continues the adventures of the Viking boy-turned-chief Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his faithful dragon Toothless.
Cousins Sharlene (Anne Thompson), left, Jaycee (Heather Chrisler), Clarice (Hayley Burgess) and Sam (Becca Savoy) spend a resentful birthday/going away party together in the world premiere of Rebecca Gilman’s “Twilight Bowl” at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre.

Cousins stumble into adulthood in Goodman Theatre's 'Twilight Bowl'

Cousins and friends clash over class, faith and personal responsibility in "Twilight Bowl." Rebecca Gilman's timely drama receives an involving world premiere at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
Actor and singer Jussie Smollett was taken into police custody hours after he was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly filing a false police report about an assault on him last month in Chicago, authorities announced early Thursday morning.

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett arrested, to face felony charge for false police report

Jussie Smollett was taken into police custody hours after he was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly filing a false police report about an assault on him last month in Chicago, authorities announced early Thursday morning.
Siblings Zak (Jack Lowden), left, and Saraya-Jade (Florence Pugh) work toward a shot at the WWE in “Fighting With My Family.”

Charm wins out in funny fact-based comedy 'Fighting With My Family'

Raised by WWE-obsessed parents, a young woman (Florence Pugh) gets a chance at the big time in the lively, good-hearted fact-based comedy "Fighting With My Family."
The Dave Matthews Band performs at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park Wednesday, July 3.
10 hot tickets: Dave Matthews Band, Al Green and Lara Fabian on sale this weekend
Tickets on sale this weekend: Dave Matthews Band at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Al Green and Lara Fabian at the Chicago Theatre and more.
Feder: Fox 32 teams Roseanne Tellez and Rafer Weigel in mornings
Roseanne Tellez, who resigned last week from CBS-owned WBBM-Channel 2 after 15 years as a reporter and news anchor, has jumped to Fox-owned WFLD-Channel 32, Robert Feder writes.
Kelly Clarkson brings her “Meaning of Life Tour” with Kelsea Ballerini and Brynn Cartelli to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22.
Best bets: Kelly Clarkson plays Rosemont's Allstate Arena
Kelly Clarkson brings her "Meaning of Life Tour" to Rosemont's Allstate Arena, comedian Jay Pharoah returns to Zanies in Rosemont and Anita Wilson is one of the guest stars for College of Lake County's "35th Salute to Gospel" in Waukegan.
Bahama Breeze’s classic margarita is $2.22 on National Margarita Day Friday, Feb. 22.
Dining out: Are you ready for National Margarita Day?
Yes, it's a real thing: National Margarita Day is Friday, Feb. 22. Also on the suburban dining scene: Beerhead's Big Bad Beer Day, McHenry County Restaurant Week, City Works' "First Draft" fundraiser, Solemn Oath's beer dinner at Empire and more.
Adam Novak, left, and Weston Reynolds of CELLRS take the Lincoln Hall stage Friday, Feb. 22.
Sound Check: CELLRS is back in the spotlight
This week in music: CELLRs returns to the stage with a show at Lincoln Hall; Jonny Lang brings blues to the Arcada; Shawn Rieke's album release at Wire; The Millions Reasons hit the House of Blues; Arcada hosts a local battle of the bands finale; and the Artist Collective Meetup offers networking opportunities.
Sara Monteleone, Bruce Worthel and Annie Slivinski rehearse a new play, “Scatter the Pigeons,” at Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles.
'Scatter the Pigeons' to debut at Steel Beam Theatre
Playwright Gary McGowan's "Scatter the Pigeons" will make its debut Feb. 22 at the Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles.
Yorgos Lanthimos directs James Smith and Rachel Weisz on the set of “The Favourite.”
'Favourite' comes home just before Oscar night
"The Favourite" hits home video just before the Academy Awards show Sunday. If you like this best-picture nominee, check out the director's previous satire "The Lobster" on Netflix.
Abraham Lincoln was a big fan of music and used to invited bands to play at the White House. You could say he was an early music promoter.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Was Abraham Lincoln a rocker?
With Abraham Lincoln's birthday upon us, I thought I would retell a story I wrote in April of 2015. When I visited Springfield with my daughter, I wondered if Honest Abe was a music fan and what kind of music he may have listened to.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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