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TUE, 11/20/2018

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

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Chicago rock band State & Madison is raising funds to help friend Kat Lewis pay medical bills with their “Friends, Giving” benefit show Saturday, Nov. 24, at Subterranean.

New State & Madison video promotes 'Friends, Giving' benefit show

Rock band State & Madison is lending a helping hand with a benefit show Saturday, Nov. 24, at Subterranean to raise funds for friend Kat Lewis' medical treatments. "We thought we'd do our part to bring people together for her."
The Rolling Stones perform at Soldier Field during the “A Bigger Bang” tour in 2005.

Sun-Times: Rolling Stones coming to Soldier Field

The Rolling Stones are headed to America's stadiums, and that includes a tour stop in Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Former first lady Michelle Obama chats with the audience at the Capitol One Arena on Nov. 17 in Washington, D.C.

Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' is 2018's fastest-selling book

"Becoming," the new memoir by former first lady Michelle Obama, is the fastest-selling book of the year, according to Barnes & Noble.
David Sedaris returns to the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Best bets this week: David Sedaris, Larry Reeb, CSO performs 'Star Wars' & more

Best bets this weeek: La Arrolladora Banda Limón from Mexico plays the Rosemont Theatre, Larry Reeb returns to Zanies in St. Charles and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams' score alongside screenings of the 1980 blockbuster "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back."
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart “are genuinely friends,” according to producer SallyAnn Salsano.
Snoop Dogg's surprisingly solid tips for Thanksgiving Dinner
"From Crook to Cook" is Snoop Dogg's new cookbook and he has tips for holiday entertaining.
Jude Law stars in "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald."
'Fantastic Beasts' flies to top of weekend box office
"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" crawled, slithered and flew its way to the top of the weekend box office with a $62.2 million opening in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The 1987 film “The Untouchables” showcased Chicago landmarks like The Rookery building, left.
Illinois 200: Illinois provides the setting for cinema favorites
From "The Blues Brothers" to "The Breakfast Club" Chicago and the suburbs have provided the backdrop for some classic movies. Here are some others filmed across Illinois.
What we're watching today: Early looks at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and John Williams' score
Watch John Williams conduct the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios with new music composed for the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attraction at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios
As a child of immigrants who spent his early years in public housing, Dick Portillo says he understands that employees need to be treated with respect and enjoy the work they do. Employee Mary Moore, who has worked at Portillo’s for more than 20 years, warmly greets her former boss.
Constable: Visiting one of his restaurants, founder Dick Portillo still one of the crew
Dick Portillo arrives without an entourage, but he's hardly anonymous as he heads to the counter to order his favorite beef and Italian sausage combo "with a little juice." Even after selling his Portillo's empire for a reported $1 billion, Portillo can't resist popping behind the counter and says of the restaurant, "This is my baby."
Jennifer Grey (Baby Houseman) and Patrick Swayze (Johnny Castle) in “Dirty Dancing.”
What a glorious feeling: The 31 best dance scenes in movies
What do dance scenes add to a movie? Unspeakable bliss, for starters. Dancing starts when dialogue fails. When lovers need to move beyond conversation, when conflicts boil past negotiation, when joy can't be expressed in any other way than by leaping into the air on a trumpeter's high note.
Mrs. Brown (Monica L. Patton), left, offers a mission send off to Elder Price (Kevin Clay) and Elder Cunningham (Conner Peirson) in “The Book of Mormon.” The national tour returns to Chicago at the Oriental Theatre from Nov. 20 to Dec. 2.
'The Book of Mormon' tour features locals in its fourth Chicago visit
Joining "The Book of Mormon" tour is a bit like jumping aboard a moving train. Actors Jacques C. Smith, formerly of Harvey, and Henry McGinniss, formerly of Naperville and Aurora, both share their experiences in the irreverent musical which returns to Chicago.
The seven-time Grammy-winning “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight, recently performed at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Gladys Knight begins Motown's 60th anniversary
As I write this, I am on a musical "high" as just a few hours ago, the "Empress of Soul," Gladys Knight, graced our historic stage at The Arcada Theatre.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Smokey Robinson blows a kiss during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.
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