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TUE, 12/18/2018

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

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The classic Christmas film “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be screened at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest.

5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs

Looking for budget-friendly fun? Visit Naperville's Christkindlmarket, see Santa in Antioch or catch a screening of "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Catlow in Barrington this week.
The Second City returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre with its sendup of all things Christmas.

Spotlight: Second City's 'Nut-Cracking' revue skewers the holidays at Metropolis

Second City's irreverant holiday revuew returns to Arlington Heights' Metropolis; "Dogs" find a home on Pheasant Run's main stage in St. Charles; and Music Theater Works heads "Into the Woods" in Evanston, this week in suburban Chicago theater.
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! King for a Day” plays Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Rosemont Theatre.

Plan Ahead: 'Daniel Tiger' heads to Rosemont; Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to roll into Sears Centre

Plan ahead: The Chicago Sinfonietta's annual "MLK Tribute Concert" returns to Naperville and Chicago, Daniel Tiger tours to the Rosemont Theatre and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks do stunts in Hoffman Estates.
Lake Zurich High School’s Blue Notes Show Choir sing and dance during a holiday program Monday at the Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich. Blue Notes, along with the Bare Voices choral group, are holding eight performances this week at various locations.

Lake Zurich High music performers hit the road

Lake Zurich High School's Blue Notes Show Choir and Bare Voices vocal group are taking holiday performances on the road this week.
On the fifth anniversary of his passing, Larry Lujack continues to be revered as one of America’s greatest radio personalities and Chicago’s preeminent disc jockey for the ages
Feder: Remembering radio's 'great talent' Larry Lujack
On the fifth anniversary of his passing, Larry Lujack continues to be revered as one of America's greatest radio personalities and Chicago's preeminent disc jockey for the ages, Robert Feder writes.
Amy Schumer performs standup comedy at the Chicago Theatre at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 18 and 19.
Best bets this week: Amy Schumer, holiday shows & more
Fun things to do this week: See Amy Schumer at the Chicago Theatre or spend time with Evan Tyrone Martin and "An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas" in Lincolnshire.
Lucy (Abigail Spencer), Rufus (Malcolm Barrett) and Wyatt (Matt Lanter) return to wrap up “Timeless” with a two-hour finale.
NBC drama 'Timeless' ties up loose ends with two-hour finale
Thanks in large part to its fans, "Timeless" has been given the time -- two hours, to be exact -- to wrap things up. The NBC fantasy-drama goes out with a two-hour finale on Thursday, Dec. 20.
A young girl gets a better view of all the holiday happenings Sunday at the Naper Settlement's Christkindlmarket in Naperville. The market will be open Monday through Friday and again on Christmas Eve.
German treats and more featured at Naper Settlement's Christkindlmarket
German treats and handmade ornaments were on display Sunday at Naper Settlement's Christkindlmarket.
"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" swung to the top of the domestic box office in its first weekend in theaters.
'Spider-Verse' swings to the top; 'Mortal Engines' tanks
The animated "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" has swung to the top of the domestic box office in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $35.4 million, followed by Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" in second place with $17.2 million.
Feder: New WLS lineup moves Big John Howell to late afternoons
By this time next week, you may not recognize WLS 890-AM, Robert Feder writes.
“Gris” is one of the most visually striking games of this or any other year.
'Gris' is one of the most visually striking games of this or any other year
"Gris" (which means "gray" in Spanish) is a game about bringing color and song to the world. It is also about loss, pain and endurance. It starts with a mystical young woman singing in the open palm of an otherworldly statue, until she falls into and otherworldly place.
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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