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THU, 7/7/2022

Thursday, July 7, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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A blues woman at heart, award-winning theater artist Felicia P. Fields stars in “Pearl’s Rollin’ With the Blues: A Night With Felicia P. Fields,” running through July 24 at Writers Theatre.

Singer/actress Felicia P. Fields celebrates her passion for blues in 'Pearl's Rollin' With The Blues' at Writers Theatre

Chicago-area theater icon Felicia P. Fields returns to Writers Theatre in Glencoe for the first time since 2019 to premiere her musical revue "Pearl's Rollin' With the Blues: A Night With Felicia P. Fields."
Jeremy Mederich, left, Stephen Mueller and Andre Robert head to Aurora Friday, July 8, for a Rock the Lot outdoor show at The Piazza.

Chicago rock band RELEASE(R) reflects on 'Vicious Cycles' single ahead of Friday show with Filter

Hailing from Elmhurst and West Dundee, Chicago band RELEASE(R) showcases its latest release as they take the Piazza stage with Filter, We Killed the Lion, Death Pop Radio and Wunderlich in Aurora Friday, July 8.
Una (Rebecca Romijn), Spock (Ethan Peck), Ortegas (Melissa Navia) and Pike (Anson Mount) navigate space together in the series “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”

Star Trek's 'Strange New Worlds': In defense of episodic TV

Two generations after its 1966 debut, the universe of "Star Trek" has become a vast and sprawling mural in these heady days of streaming TV. So what's a planet-of-the-week fan of the original series and its episodic aesthetic to do? The answer, of course, is "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," which is essentially a workplace drama in deep space.
Henry, a golden retriever, leaps into the water during the Libertyville Dog Days of Summer last year. This year’s event is July 8-10.

Festivals July 8-14: Rockin' Rotary Ribfest, Dog Days of Summer, Kane County Fair & more

From Batavia's Windmill City Festival to 2022 Fan Expo Chicago in Rosemont to St. Sophia Greek Fest in Elgin to Taste of Chicago to various cruise nights and concerts in the park, there's a plethora of things to do in the suburbs and Chicago.
Eighteen years after the hobbits watched their movie win Best Picture in Los Angeles, Elijah Wood, left, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan will meet with fans Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10, at the Fan Expo Chicago convention in Rosemont.
Fan Expo convention brings 'Lord of the Rings' reunion to Rosemont
Will Fan Expo Chicago be the one convention to rule them all? With four Hobbits, a galaxy of stars and a fanbase yearning for the experiences they've missed the last few years, that's certainly the goal for the convention that sets up shop Thursday through Sunday, July 7-10, in Rosemont.
Ravinia Festival announced the cancellation of Sheryl Crow and all concerts through July 10 out of respect for the victims of the Highland Park shootings Monday.
Ravinia cancels Sheryl Crow, Lyle Lovett, all concerts through the weekend
In response to the shootings at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade Monday, Ravinia Festival organizers are postponing or canceling shows at the outdoor music venue through July 10.
See the Swifty Swine Productions Racing Pigs race at the Kane County Fair, which returns to St. Charles July 13-17.
Best Bets: Kane County Fair returns to St. Charles
See racing pigs and more when the Kane County Fair returns to St. Charles starting July 13, Fan Expo Chicago brings lots of celebrities to Rosemont this weekend, and the American Association All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will be played for the first time at Rosemont's Impact Field.
Jerry Harris
Former 'Cheer' star from Naperville sentenced to 12 years in prison
Jerry Harris, the former star of the Netflix docuseries "Cheer," was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year to child pornography and sex-crime charges involving multiple victims.
Tom Morello and Rage Against the Machine come to Chicago for two nights Monday and Tuesday, July 11-12.
Sound check: Rage reunion, Jazz in the Park, DZ Fest and more
Rage Against the Machine -- with Libertyville native Tom Morello -- heads to the United Center for two nights; Jazz in the Park takes over The Venue; DZ Fest celebrates 10 years; Third Eye Blind's Summer Gods tour comes to town; and much more.
Jake Chinn of Armadillo’s BBQ and Rib Company finishes off some ribs on the grill during the 12th annual Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Ribfest at Sunset Park. This year’s festival will feature six rib vendors.
Lake in the Hills' Rockin' Ribfest serves up food, music
This year's Rockin' Ribfest in Lake in the Hills will feature Tommy DeCarlo, the singer of rock band Boston, as well as tribute and local bands, according to the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills.
“The Church of Baseball: The Making of ‘Bull Durham’; Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings, and a Hit” by Ron Shelton.
Book review: 'Bull Durham' fans, rejoice at 'Church of Baseball'
Just in time for summer baseball is a new book about the making of the hit 1988 comedy "Bull Durham."
Arcada Theatre owner Ron Onesti introduces the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Where have all the ballrooms gone?
As I continue to open my themed restaurants, theaters and speak-easies, I make sure the decor gives a nod to those classic eras when the people and the places looked upscale and gawdy. The Big Band or Swing era is one of my favorites. It was a time when class reigned, and elegance ruled.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Leonardo A. Luna holds his daughter, Mia, 3, as they watch the fire engines roll past Saturday during the Northwest Fourth-Fest Parade in Hoffman Estates.
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Host Ariana DeBose performs at the 75th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Artists Josh and Joanie Drizin of Girly Steel from Noblesville, Indiana take a photograph in their self-contained backpack umbrellas during the 25th annual Art in Wilder Park show Saturday in Elmhurst.
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