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Saturday, July 20, 2019

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Awkwafina, center, plays Billi, the stand-in for “The Farewell” writer-director Lulu Wang.

Lulu Wang nearly compromised with 'The Farewell,' but she stayed true to her story

The making of Lulu Wang's new movie, "The Farewell," was very nearly the tale of a filmmaker letting go of her own story. Ultimately, and luckily for viewers, the movie strayed only minimally from her real-life narrative.
“Backlash” by Brad Thor

Book review: Special ops hero Scot Harvath is out for revenge in 'Backlash'

Special ops hero Scot Harvath once again battles impossible odds to pursue justice in "Backlash," Brad Thor's latest thriller.
“Knots Landing” co-stars Donna Mills, left, Michele Lee and Joan Van Ark attended the Jose Iturbi Foundation’s reception at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, July 18, in Los Angeles. Long-running nighttime soap “Knots Landing” marks its 40th anniversary in December.

Star trio from 'Knots Landing' keep each other in stitches

Nearly 40 years after first forging their friendship while working together on the nighttime soap "Knot's Landing," actresses Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee and Donna Mills are now more than just friends -- they're a sister act.
“Mass” by the late Leonard Bernstein is performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Saturday, July 20.

Weekend picks: Bernstein's 'Mass' gets revival at Ravinia

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra revives Leonard Bernstein's "Mass" at the Ravinia Festival; gamers unite at Intel Extreme Masters Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Competition at the United Center; folk fans gather for the 34th annual Woodstock Folk Fest; and much more.
Michael Bublé headlines Rosemont’s Allstate Arena on Saturday, July 20.
5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Crooner Michael Bublé headlines Rosemont's Allstate Arena Saturday, The Tedeschi Trucks Band brings its Wheels of Soul Tour to Aurora's RiverEdge Park Sunday and the Kane County Fair continues all weekend. These are just a few of the many fun weekend events that await.
Justin Burau, right, with his dad Wally, left, and Blackhawks national anthem singer Jim Cornelius.
'I definitely know I'm in for a wild ride': Son hopes to buck odds in rodeo to help his father, others
An Arlington Heights real estate professional, Justin Burau, will try to ride a bucking bronco for the first time at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton. Burau is accepting the challenge to raise money for the American Brain Tumor Association.
Chicago’s world premiere of “Once Upon a One More Time,” featuring the music of Britney Spears, has been postponed.
Britney Spears musical premiere in Chicago postponed until 2020
Broadway in Chicago announced the world premiere of "Once Upon a One More Time" scheduled for this fall in Chicago, has been postponed until April 2020.
Everclear will headline the main stage entertainment at Schaumburg’s Septemberfest from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1.
Everclear, 10,000 Maniacs, tribute to Elton John to play Schaumburg's Septemberfest
Everclear, 10,000 Maniacs and a tribute to Elton John will be the three headliner musical acts during Schaumburg's Septemberfest this Labor Day weekend.
Evanston-based trapeze act Duo Rose is featured in the Chicago premiere of Teatro ZinZanni’s “Love, Chaos & Dinner” at The Spiegeltent ZaZou on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel.
More than a decade coming: Teatro ZinZanni debuts in Chicago's Loop
Teatro ZinZanni's "Love, Chaos and Dinner" finally makes its Chicago debut in the Spiegeltent ZaZou at the Cambria Hotel. It's the culmination of more than a decade of attempts to establish a Chicago outpost of the hit show that blends circus, cabaret, clowning and dinner.
Zoe Johnson, 9, of Sycamore shares quiet time with one of her competition hogs Thursday at the Kane County Fair in St. Charles.
Kane County Fair continues steamy run through Sunday
It was steamy Thursday as the 151st annual Kane County Fair continued its five-day run at the fairgorunds in St. Charles. The celebration continues with Professional Championship Bull riders and cowgirls at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday and a demolition derby at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Hard-rocking Bury Me in Lights plays Subterreanean Saturday, July 20, with Eddy and the Arsons and Dreadwolf.
Concerts: Imperial Sound plays a free show at Hey Nonny; Bury Me in Lights at Subterranean
This week in music: Pitchfork Music Festival takes over Union Park, Magedeath's David Ellefson's album release at BrauerHouse Live, The Imperial Sound's free show at Hey Nonny, and much more.
Ann Wilson of Heart and Ron Onesti, owner of the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: The 'Heart' of Led Zeppelin … Ann Wilson!
Just a couple of years ago, I was watching the Kennedy Center Honors on TV and Led Zeppelin was receiving the award. The finale of the show was an amazing rendition of "Stairway To Heaven" sung by none other than Ann Wilson of Heart.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Seasonal interpreter Jessica Toran shows Hannes Fischer how to walk on stilts during Farmhands Summer Camp at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago.
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Karen Shook performs at the Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent Top 15 show at the Arcada Theatre on Sunday, July 14, in St. Charles.
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Lifetime achievement award winner Mary J. Blige performs a medley at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
The 2019 BET Awards
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment 90,057, Vince Pierri photo: A star struck Barry Manilow fan waits for her copy of his signed book in Chicago in November of 1987.
Through the Film Magnifier: Barry Manilow, Deadheads, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Connors, a fishing derby and more
A showstopper at the Morton Arboretum’s “Nature Connects” exhibit: the Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed, comprised of 39,708 Lego bricks.
501,158 Lego bricks were used in new sculptures at Morton Arboretum
Host James Corden, center, performs at the 73rd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 9, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
The 73rd annual Tony Awards
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