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Brittney Mack, second from left, delivers a soul-deep, rafter-rattling performance as Celie, the abused girl turned self-made woman in Goodman Theatre's revival of “The Color Purple,” which also features Lachrisa Grandberry, left, as Doris, Ariya Hawkins as Olivia and Aerie Williams as best friend and inspiration Shug Avery.

Leading lady Brittney Mack delivers soul-stirring performance in Goodman Theatre’s ‘The Color Purple’

Brittney Mack’s stellar performance as Celie is one of many reasons to see Goodman Theatre’s triumphant revival of “The Color Purple.”

Recently elected U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena), left, joins up with embattled British Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) after they’re stranded together in Belarus.

In ‘Heads of State,’ a buddy comedy with statesmen

Say what you will about the Idris Elba-John Cena vehicle “Heads of State,” but it’s surely the first buddy comedy about the fraying bonds of NATO.

Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler), Galen (Michael Greyeyes), Manny (Kataem O’Connor), Cookie (Haile Amare) and Danis (Jaeda LeBlanc) protect each other and their land in “40 Acres.”

‘40 Acres’ reinvigorates an old action genre with provocative new blood

“40 Acres” is a genre movie the way genre movies are supposed to be but rarely are. It invigorates an old premise with fresh ideas, layers well-crafted action with thematic richness, boasts committed performances and is so taut with tension that the audience might snap before the characters do.

The band Rico! will perform on Sunday, July 6, at the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s annual Village Fair as part of its Latin Music Day.

Mount Prospect’s 4th of July Festival to feature Latin music showcase

A Latin music showcase Sunday will add flair to the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s 86th annual 4th of July Festival taking place July 3-6 at Melas Park.

Fat Rosie’s just launched new “fiesta hours” at all seven locations. The specials run from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dining out: Happy hours, Van’s moving to West Dundee, Leona’s Pizza coming to McHenry

New happy hour specials have popped up at Fat Rosie’s and Seasons 52. Also, Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers is switching Dundees while Leona’s is opening in McHenry.

Thrill seekers ride Pharaoh’s Fury during last year’s Mount Prospect Lions Club Fourth of July Festival at Melas Park.

Things to do July 4-10: Fourth of July events, Frontier Days, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest and more

Mark your calendar for Fourth of July events, Mount Prospect Lions Club Fourth of July Festival, Frontier Days Festival, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest, Mundelein Community Days, McHenry Fiesta Days, fireworks, parades and more happening this week.

Frontier Days returns to Recreation Park in Arlington Heights July 3-6. Highlights include live music, a carnival and activities for all ages.

Frontier Days, a favorite Arlington Heights summer tradition, returns

Get ready for four days of music and fun as the 49th annual Frontier Days in Arlington Heights is back up and running amid ongoing renovations to its longtime home at Recreation Park.