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FRI, 2/28/2020

Friday, February 28, 2020

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Consume in Lake Zurich is one of the restaurants participating in the first INDULGE Restaurant Week put on by the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce.

Lake Zurich chamber to launch first restaurant week Friday

This weekend, 10 Lake Zurich area restaurants will begin offering special dishes, drinks and discounts to diners as part of the first restaurant week hosted by the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce.
The owner of McHenry Outdoor Theater said he's planning a bunch of upgrades, including installing a new screen for “the brightest and most crisp resolution” ever projected at the theater in McHenry.

Upgrades planned for McHenry's last suburban drive-in

Fans of McHenry Outdoor Theater, the only remaining drive-in in the suburbs, can rejoice that its owner is planning for the future with a bunch of upgrades and improvements.
Jimmy Buffett performs at the United Center in Chicago at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18.

10 hot tickets: Jimmy Buffett, The Weeknd and NCT 127 on sale this weekend

Tickets on sale this weekend: Jimmy Buffett and The Weeknd at Chicago's United Center; NCT 127 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago and more.
First Folio Theatre announced its 25th anniversary season at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.

Oak Brook's First Folio announces 25th anniversary season, no summer Shakespeare

Oak Brook's First Folio Theatre announces 2020-21 season, which includes two world premieres and an adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma."
No one believes her when Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) insists her abusive, dead ex-boyfriend continues to ruin her life in “The Invisible Man.”
Elisabeth Moss gives haunting performance in thriller 'The Invisible Man'
Elisabeth Moss gives a wonderfully complex performance as a woman terrorized by her supposedly dead ex-boyfriend in "The Invisible Man," Leigh Whannell's tightly twisted remake of the sci-fi thriller.
Emma (Anya Taylor-Joy) finds herself drawn to George Knightley (Johnny Flynn) in director Autumn de Wilde’s film “EMMA.”
'EMMA.' offers a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen rom-com
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a clueless young woman prone to romantic meddling in director Autumn de Wilde's "EMMA.," the latest film adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel.
The documentary “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band” tells the story of the influential rockers of the Band, which featured Rick Danko, left, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson, Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm.
Documentary 'Once Were Brothers' captures magical musical era of the Band
Daniel Roher's documentary "Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band" reminds music fans of the five-man rock band's great songs and extraordinary run.
Lee Phillip Bell
Feder: Lee Phillip Bell, 'First Lady of Chicago TV,' recalled as 'gracious and kind'
Lee Phillip Bell, the Chicago talk show pioneer who co-created two long-running CBS soap operas, is being remembered as the "First Lady of Chicago Television."
Dig in to the specialty chocolate cake at The Ashburn during Rosemont Restaurant Week.
Dining out: Eat well during Rosemont, St. Charles & Lake County Restaurant Weeks
Savor the flavors during Restaurant Weeks in Lake County, Rosemont, St. Charles, Lake Zurich and McHenry County, plus take advantage of fish fry Fridays through Lent and Olive Garden's Leap Day birthday giveaway, this week on the local dining scene.
More than 400 artists will show off their work this year at C2E2.
6 spectacular things you can do at C2E2 this weekend
The biggest pop culture convention in the Chicago area is back a little earlier than usual this year, bringing a wide array of fun experiences to McCormick Place this weekend.
There will be no Lake Zurich Craft Beer Festival this year, organizers announced.
No Lake Zurich Craft Beer Festival on tap for 2020, organizers say
Beer lovers take note: The Lake Zurich Craft Beer Festival is "on hiatus" for 2020. Weather problems with past events are part of the reason, organizers said.
Musician Jim Peterik, right, who wrote “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor, recently helped Ron Onesti surprise a big fan at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Love is in 'The Arcada Air'
As another Valentine's Day comes and goes, I can't help but think about the countless romantic moments of which the Arcada Theatre has been a part. Of course, giving the gift of entertainment has always been a valuable resource when it come to that "perfect" present to a loved one, friend or co-worker.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,106, Tom Grieger photo: About 15 members of Local 811 of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers picketed the north side Arlington Heights offices of Illinois Bell Telephone Company on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1966. It marked the first day of the strike, which was called after union members refused to ratify an agreement between union officials and management.
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Billy Harrigan Tighe, who plays lead character Brantley and Sydney Morton, who plays Christy, rehearse a scene during the final dress rehearsal for Paramount Theatre’s “The Secret of My Success” at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The musical is an adaptation of the 1987 film that starred Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater in the lead roles.
Preparations for the world premiere musical "The Secret of My Success"
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 2,836, Mike Seeling photo: After they saw other kids on their block in Elk Grove Village building snow forts, the Janos kids, John, right, Philip, left and Cindy decided they needed to build one too. They added a snow bench to sit on as well. The fort was constructed in January of 1966.
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Jane Fonda, left, presents the award for best picture to Kwak Sin Ae for “Parasite” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Shakira, left, and Jennifer Lopez share the stage during halftime of Super Bowl 54.
Images from the Super Bowl 54 halftime show
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 15,584, Bob Finch photo: “Give Peace a Chance” and other anti-war ballads filed the cold air at Kopp Park during a sparsely attend peace rally in Prospect Heights in December of 1969. 40 people attended and the Northwest Suburban Peace Coalition of Students fore Peace called the demonstration a success.
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