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Sunday, May 26, 2019

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Broadway veteran Eden Espinosa stars as Trina in the tour of the 1992 musical “Falsettos,” which plays Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre starting Tuesday, May 28.

'Falsettos' tour brings Broadway vet Eden Espinosa to Chicago

Broadway veteran Eden Espinosa ("Wicked," "Rent") stars in the national tour of "Falsettos," a Tony Award-winning musical that plays the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago.
Former Glen Ellyn resident Gary Sinise and Chicago native Joe Mantegna come together for the 30th anniversary broadcast of the National Memorial Day Concert live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. It airs Sunday, May 26, on PBS.

National Memorial Day Concert fetes 30 years of honoring Armed Forces

A 30-year run speaks to the National Memorial Day Concert's value. The PBS program marks its milestone when it airs at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 26, on WTTW.
“Deception Cove” by Owen Laukkanen

Book review: In Owen Laukkanen's latest, a dog unites strangers

In "Deception Cove," author Owen Laukkanen combines a Marine veteran with acute PTSD and a newly released convict, both united by an empathic mixed-breed dog named Lucy.
Melissa Barrera, left, and Mishel Prada star in the Starz series “Vida,” a drama that follows two Mexican-American sisters battling gentrification and the aftermath of their mother’s death.

Mexican American sisters of Starz's 'Vida' back amid gentrification

The Starz drama "Vida" returns for its second season on Sunday with an even deeper exploration of an issue facing many U.S. Latino communities: gentrification.
The Elmhurst History Museum debuts a new exhibition this month titled “Worlds of Wonder: Remembering Chicagoland’s Amusement Parks” that includes photographs from Riverview Park, once the world’s largest amusement park.
6 new attractions to check out this summer in the suburbs
Summer 2019 promises some exciting additions to summer's staples, including the Spring Awakening Festival in Hoffman Estates and the debut of one of the fastest roller coasters ever constructed.
The band Seasalt won Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent last year. Acts who want to compete this summer should sign up by 5 p.m. May 28.
You can still sign up! Suburban Chicago's Got Talent deadline extended
Sign up -- or miss out. The deadline to register to audition for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent has been extended to Tuesday, May 28.
Julia Fredres of Elburn holds on tight to her daughter Abby during last year's Memorial Day parade in St. Charles. This year's parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27.
Festivals: Parades, ceremonies and more mark Memorial Day 2019 in the suburbs
The Memorial Day 2019 weekend kicks off the summer festival season with patriotic parades, somber ceremonies and suburban art fairs. Here's a list of events.
Dr. Nancy Jaax (Julianna Margulies) works in her pathology lab in “The Hot Zone,” a limited series airing on National Geographic Channel.
Julianna Margulies suits up for National Geographic Channel's 'The Hot Zone'
Actress Julianna Margulies knew she was claustrophobic. But she didn't realize just how much until she had to wear a sealed, full-body biosafety suit for "The Hot Zone," a limited series airing on National Geographic Channel.
Jane Seymour (Abby Mueller), left, Katherine Howard (Samantha Pauly), Catherine of Aragon (Adrianna Hicks), Anne Boleyn (Andrea Macasaet), Anna of Cleves (Brittney Mack) and Catherine Parr (Anna Uzele) rock out in “SIX” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Henry VIII's wives rock out in rousing 'SIX' at Chicago Shakespeare
The British rock musical "SIX" receives a rousing North American debut at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, retelling the lives of Henry VIII's six wives as a competitive reality TV pop concert.
“The Never Game” by Jeffery Deaver
Book review: Expect the unexpected in 'The Never Game'
An expert tracker helps a distraught father who is convinced his daughter has been kidnapped in Jeffery Deaver's latest thriller, "The Never Game."
“The Lost Man”
These three audiobooks can be your sound of spring
Looking for some new audiobooks to listen to on your commute? Check out these three titles.
A young fan enjoys listening to Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss, left, whose hits were first played on the radio in the 1970s.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: The staying power of OUR music
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