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MON, 12/17/2018

Monday, December 17, 2018

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Rachel Brosnahan stars as a woman in the late 1950s discovering her comic voice in the “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” named one of the top 10 TV shows of 2018 by the Associated Press.

'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' 'This is Us' top AP list of TV's best in 2018

Amazon Prime's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," starring two actresses who grew up in the North suburbs, topped the Associated Press' list of top TV shows of the year.
Hootie & the Blowfish — featuring former Naperville resident Jim Sonefeld, left, Darius Rucker, Dean Felber and Mark Bryan — is returning with a tour and album 25 years after “Cracked Rear View” launched the South Carolina-based rock band.

Rock band Hootie & the Blowfish eager to tour again in 2019

Twenty-five years after "Cracked Rear View" launched Hootie & the Blowfish, the Grammy-winning rock band will release a new album and launch a tour next year after a decade-long break. "I am looking forward to rocking again," says lead singer Darius Rucker.
Emily Blunt portrays the “practically perfect” nanny in “Mary Poppins Returns.”

Emily Blunt takes on 'daunting' challenge of playing 'Mary Poppins'

Emily Blunt loves a challenge, and in the world of movie musicals there's no greater trial than following in the footsteps of Julie Andrews to play the titular nanny in "Mary Poppins Returns."
“Pandemic,” a novel by Robin Cook.

Book review: 'Pandemic' rings warning bell about gene-editing technology

In Robin Cook's latest medical thriller, "Pandemic," he dramatizes the scary side of a miracle molecule called "CRISPR/Cas9," which can easily be custom-tailored to seek out and alter genes in humans and animals.
Five sparkling wines that will help you celebrate the holiday season.
Five bottles of bubbly, all $20 or less, that promise to add holiday sparkle
Here are five affordably priced sparkling wines that will help you celebrate this holiday season, or turn any day festive throughout the year. Rating: 3 stars: Exceptional; 2 stars: Excellent; 1 star: Very Good Salasar Cremant de Limoux Brut Carte Azur
Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) becomes film’s first black Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”
Shameik Moore slings webs as film's first biracial Spider-Man
A journal entry penned when Shameik Moore was a teenager laid out one of his dreams -- to play Spider-Man on the big screen. That dream is now partially realized with Moore serving as the voice of the webslinger in the new animated film, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."
“Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love, and Food”
The 10 books to read -- and gift -- in December
Consider this column your annual reminder that books make the best gifts. Among the month's picks are a delectable collection of food stories, a new manifesto from life coach Jen Sincero and a novel that won one of the biggest literary prizes of the year.
Pro Gamer Jake Lyon, of the Overwatch League’s Houston Outlaws, stands outside Overwatch Arena at Blizzcon, where was commentating on matches and interacting with fans.
Esports players say 'dream job' is more than fun and games
"It's definitely my dream job. But over time, it's become more and more a of a job ... It isn't as fun as anymore, I see it more of a job now," said Lucas Tao Kilmer Larsen, better known on the League of Legends circuit as "Santorin." He says he logs up to 14 hours of gameplay per day, and only sees his friends "once a year, for 5-8 hours."
RA’s new holiday spirits include Clouds Over Tokyo, left, Pineapple Crush Punch Bowl and the Passion Volcano.
Dining out: Holiday teas, spirits, Sunday brunch at Fat Rosie's & more
Get dressed up for a holiday tea, sip on one of RA Sushi's new seasonal cocktails, or try the new Sunday brunch at Fat Rosie's in Naperville, this week on the suburban Chicago dining scene.
Rapper Ja Rule brings the show to Lisle’s BaseCamp Pub Friday, Dec. 14.
Concerts this week: Ja Rule, Warrant, Ivy Ford Band and more
Rapper Ja Rule headlines Lisle's BaseCamp Pub Friday, Warrant plays the Genesee Theatre, The Shams Band celebrates 10 years at Tonic Room and local musicians gather for Beat Kitchen's Holiday Toy Drive.
Earl Stone (Clint Eastwood), right, shares a strained relationship with his daughter (Eastwood's real-life daughter, Alison Eastwood) in “The Mule.”
Clint Eastwood takes fascinating journey as a drug smuggler in 'The Mule'
Clint Eastwood directs and stars in "The Mule," a deeply fascinating personal meditation based on a true story of an 87-year-old drug courier.
Courtesy of Onesti Entertainment Corp. Singer Tony Orlando, left, and Dawn entertained fans at Arcada Theatre this week. Ron Onesti, right, says Orlando has a sincere warmth and love for those he works with and his fans.
Sponsored | Tony Orlando gives all to fans, throws praise to Dawn
Tony Orlando, full of good will and appreciation, and Dawn, his partners of 40 years, serenaded fans with holiday favorites for their St. Charles stop on their "Christmas Reunion" tour.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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