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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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In the film “House of Gucci,” Adam Driver, left, plays Maurizio Gucci, Jared Leto is Paolo Gucci and Lady Gaga portrays Patrizia Reggiani.

Gucci heirs says 'House of Gucci' narrative is inaccurate

The Gucci family is not pleased with the depiction of their relatives in the new film " House of Gucci." In a statement issued this week, they said the narrative is "anything but accurate" and that the filmmakers did not consult them at all.
Geoffrey Baer

Feder: WTTW's Geoffrey Baer lifts viewers 'Beyond Chicago From the Air'

Premiering at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Geoffrey Baer's latest effort is a one-hour tour de force called "Beyond Chicago From the Air."
Flying through the air on a giant parrot comes naturally to circus acrobat and dancer Kevin Beverley of Grayslake during this episode of PeacockTV’s “Frogger” competition.

Grayslake native leaps to 'Frogger' glory

Grayslake native Kevin Beverley trained as a gymnast and worked as a dancer, then became an acrobatic circus artist. He needed all those skills to win the prize money on television's "Frogger" competition.
The Joffrey Ballet stages its 1893 Columbian Exposition-inspired version of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago Dec. 4-26.

Best Bets: Joffrey Ballet's lavish 'Nutcracker' returns

The Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" opens at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago, the "Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular" tours to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, and comedian Rocky LaPorte plays the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights.
Annie (Celina Smith), Daddy Warbucks (Harry Connick Jr.) and Sandy come together as a family in NBC’s “Annie Live!” on Thursday, Dec. 2.
The sun comes out again as Harry Connick Jr. helps NBC stage 'Annie Live!'
Thanks to Harry Connick Jr., a certain musical is getting one of the most fit Daddy Warbucks it's had to date. The Primetime Emmy and Grammy winner and Tony nominee is the latest performer to embody the billionaire who becomes the surrogate father to the title orphan as NBC presents "Annie Live!" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2.
Broadway in Chicago announced “Wicked” will return to Chicago in fall 2022 for an extended run. This photo is from the 2013 Broadway production of the ever-popular musical.
Defying gravity ... again: 'Wicked' will return to Chicago
Hold onto your broom, "Wicked" returns to Chicago for the first time since 2017. The North American tour plays Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre fro Feb. 28 to Dec. 4, 2022.
“The Power of the Dog,” comes to Netflix on Wednesday, Dec. 1, “Annie Live!” premieres Thursday, Dec. 2, on NBC, and the documentary “The Rescue” debuts Friday, Dec. 3, on Disney+.
New to streaming this week: 'Power of the Dog,' 'Annie Live!' and Kenny G
Jane Camption's frontier psychodrama "The Power of the Dog," starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Jesse Plemons, releases Wednesday on Netflix. Plus, "Annie Live!" premieres Thursday, Dec. 2, on NBC and "The Rescue" debuts Friday, Dec. 3, on Disney+.
Santa Claus talks with children during a previous Breakfast with Santa at Lambs Farm in Libertyville. This year’s breakfasts are Dec. 11-12 and 18-19.
Dining with Santa 2021: St. Nick prepping to visit suburban brunches and dinners
Calling all kids: Do you have your wish list ready for Santa? A perfect time to share it with the Jolly Old Elf would be at one of the many Santa brunches, lunches or dinners happening in the suburbs over the next couple of weeks.
New holiday albums for 2021 include, top row from left, “I Dream of Christmas” by Norah Jones, “Hell of a Holiday” by Pistol Annies, “Happiness Is ... Christmas” by Kristin Chenoweth, “When Christmas Comes Around ...” by Kelly Clarkson, bottom row from left, “O Come All Ye Faithful” by Hiss Golden Messenger, “For Christmas” by Amanda Shires and “Evergreen” by Pentatonix.
Bring in holiday cheer with Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix and more
Grab some cocoa, don your coziest sweater and put on some festive tunes. Whether you're dealing with holiday heartbreak or reuniting with loved ones after an uncertain two years, there's music for everyone this season.
Ben’s Tree Farm in Harvard offers eight varieties of trees, including firs, pines and spruces.
Do it yourself: Kick off the holidays by cutting your own tree at a local farm
For many families in the Chicago area, traditional Christmas celebrations start in November when they cut their own trees at a local farm.
Dan Roan
Feder: WGN in talks on Dan Roan's retirement
In a late July interview for the folks back home in Keokuk, Iowa, the veteran sports anchor at WGN-Channel 9 told the Fort Madison Daily Democrat that he would be retiring in February. But when those comments surfaced here Monday, they came as a surprise to many at the Nexstar Media station.
Ron Onesti, owner of the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: No my friends, Thank YOU!
Thanksgiving is the time that I, like so many others do this time of year, truly take a few steps back and reflect upon the blessings in my life. This year, MAN, this will be hard to do! Still, I have been blessed with so much up until the pandemic hit. I feel there's still a bit of credit left in the "count your blessings" department.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Youngsters watch from a window as balloons from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade pass by, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New York. The parade is returning in full, after being crimped by the coronavirus pandemic last year. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Images from the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Coldplay and BTS perform "My Universe" at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Through the Film Magnifier: Donald Rumsfeld, Ricardo Montalbon, swimming Santa and more
Carly Pearce accepts the female vocalist of the year award at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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On Oct. 29 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Tacos Puebla located at 410 E. Green Street in Bensenville. This is the business’ second location; the original restaurant opened in Addison about five years ago. The newly renovated space can accommodate both dine-in and take-out options and their menu offers tacos, fajitas, burritos and much more. Village President Frank DeSimone and Tacos Puebla Owners Olivia Acuahuitl and Lauro Cuazitl cut the ceremonial red ribbon together as they celebrated the official opening. They were joined by family and friends, representatives of the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce, village of Bensenville staff and Tacos Puebla staff. During the ceremony guests had the opportunity to tour the newly renovated space and taste a variety of menu items while also being entertained by a live mariachi band.
After Hours: Tacos Puebla
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