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THU, 12/3/2020

Thursday, December 3, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Darlene Love sings a virtual concert called “Love for the Holidays” starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.

Best Bets: Darlene Love is back on screens for the holidays

Darlene Love performs an online "Love for the Holidays" concert, composer and pianist Jim Brickman performs virtual "Comfort & Joy at Home LIVE!" for North Central College and Vanessa Williams headlines the "Women of Broadway" virtual concert series Saturday.
Stage and screen star Vanessa Williams performs in a virtual “Women of Broadway” concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.

Spotlight: Vanessa Williams headlines virtual'Women of Broadway' benefit

Northlight Theatre presents TV and Broadway star Vanessa Williams in concert, and some of the Chicago area's leading actresses perform Maria Irene Fornes' off-Broadway hit "Fefu and Her Friends," this week in Chicago-area theater.
“Eddie’s Boy” by Thomas Perry

Book review: Retired hit man can't outrun his lethal past

For nearly 40 years, Thomas Perry has been steadily building one of the most impressive bodies of work in contemporary crime fiction. His 1982 thriller, "The Butcher's Boy," won an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America and, decades later, remains a notable debut. Perry's latest, "Eddie's Boy," circles back to that early masterpiece, bringing a long-gestating narrative to an elegant and satisfying conclusion.
The Mooseheart Caboose is lit up and ready at the Mooseheart Holiday Lights display. Mooseheart is just south of Batavia, off Route 31.

Mooseheart Holiday Lights returns with mix of new, favorite displays

A popular holiday tradition -- the Mooseheart Holiday Lights -- is back for its 11th year.
Eddie Schwartz
Feder: WBBM Newsradio hosts 25th annual 'Good Neighbor Radiothon'
Starting at 7 a.m. Friday, WBBM Newsradio anchor Pat Cassidy will host the "Good Neighbor Radiothon" on Entercom all-news WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM to raise money for The Salvation Army.
Detroit-style pizza is on the limited menu at the new virtual restaurant Chef Bill Kim’s Pizza & Parm Shop in Oak Brook.
Dining events: Virtual pop-up Chef Bill Kim's Pizza & Parm Shop debuts in Oak Brook
New virtual restaurant Chef Bill Kim's Pizza & Parm Shop opens Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Oak Brook. Also on the dining scene: Di Pescara serves up a new Supper Club dinner to-go, CityGate Grille offers a free app to anyone wearing an ugly holiday sweater while eating on the heated patio, and Seasons 52 intros the new The Green Box meal deal.
Former Chicagoan Joe Pug takes to the livestreams with his weekly performance Sunday.
Sound check: Joe Pug, Jeff Tweedy and iHeart's Jingle Ball go online
A look at some of the hot livestreams this week, from folk, pop and blues artists to a little holiday jazz.
Christian Serratos portrays Selena Quintanilla in “Selena The Series,” premiering Friday, Dec. 4, on Netflix.
New to streaming this week: Selena series, 'Mank,' 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Netflix's "Selena: The Series" with Christian Serratos debuts Friday, "Mulan" will finally be free for Disney+ subscribers Friday, and Shawn Mendes releases his new album, "Wonder," on Friday.
Holiday lights are contained to the corner window on a home Tuesday on Forest Avenue in Palatine.
How to enter our holiday lights contest
It turns out isolation leads to illumination. Forced to stay home because of the worsening coronavirus pandemic, many suburbanites have put up their holiday lights a bit earlier than usual. Their efforts bring a welcome bit of cheer -- and could lead to some great prizes.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a staple of holiday traditions for many. The holiday rock spectacle goes online Friday, Dec. 18.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Barenaked Ladies, Lawrence Arms and more bring the musical jolly to your holidays
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas as artists bring their musical acts streaming to you this year.
Cutting your own Christmas tree mig be one of the few traditions remaining relatively unchanged this holiday season. Kai MacNicol of Elmhurst leads her children, Max, 6, Maya, 8, and Lilly, 9, (obscured by tree) to the car with their freshly cut tree Saturday at Abbey Farms in Aurora.
Where to cut your own Christmas tree in the suburbs
At least one holiday tradition can still be safely observed despite COVID-19: picking out the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Here's where you can cut your own in the suburbs.
Despite entertainment venues being closed most of the year because of the pandemic, Arcada Theatre owner Ron Onesti says he still has much for which to be thankful.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: No my friends, Thank YOU!
Like so many other people do this time of year, Thanksgiving is the time I truly take a few steps back and reflect upon the blessings in my life. This year, MAN this will be hard to do! But still, I have been blessed with so much up until the pandemic hit, I feel there is still a bit of credit left in the "Count your blessings" Department!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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In this June 22, 2004, file photo, Eddie Van Halen plays the final chord of “Jump” during the Van Halen concert at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J.
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