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Best Bets: Broadway vet Levi Kreis returns to Metropolis, and holiday music fills the air

By Barbara Vitello
Nov 24, 2025 4:52 pm - Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Santa’s Village opens its holiday lights display, “Dr. Who” fans convene in Lombard and holiday music is in the air in the suburbs.
Things to do Nov. 28 to Dec. 4: Tree lightings, ‘Nutcrackers’ and more

By Luke Zurawski
Nov 24, 2025 12:12 pm - Make plans for tree lightings and productions of “The Nutcracker” throughout the area, Naperville Holiday Parade of Lights, Christmas at Cantigny Light Show, the Vienna Boys Choir, “Elf The Musical” on stage and more.
Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By MARK KENNEDY
Nov 24, 2025 9:51 am - Two things that made massive cultural splashes this year — Labubu and “KPop Demon Hunters” — will fill the sky and streets of New York when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off this year. Conan Gray and Lainey Wilson will bring the tunes.
Chance the Rapper to co-host ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ from Chicago

By MARK KENNEDY
Nov 24, 2025 8:46 am - Ryan Seacrest will have some starry help ushering in 2026 on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” as Chance the Rapper will help co-host from Chicago and Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough will co-host from Las Vegas.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

By HILLEL ITALIE
Nov 24, 2025 7:57 am - Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81.
What to stream: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Mickey 17,’ Kevin Hart and ‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’

Nov 24, 2025 5:00 am - Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17,” a new batch of “Stranger Things” and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
St. Charles library hosts EYSO Sterling Brass Quartet for holiday concert

By Denise Blaszynski, St. Charles Public Library
Nov 21, 2025 12:40 pm - The St. Charles Public Library is hosting a free holiday concert featuring the Sterling Brass Quartet from the acclaimed Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holidays with six concerts

Submitted by Donna Lake
Nov 20, 2025 11:38 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is presenting six holiday concerts, including Brass & Percussion performances in St. Charles, Schaumburg, and Barrington featuring holiday favorites.
Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards

By MARIA SHERMAN
Nov 20, 2025 6:59 am - The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night.
Muriel Anderson returns to Downers Grove for her 34th annual hometown concert

Submitted by Muriel Anderson
Nov 19, 2025 8:53 pm - Muriel Anderson's concert on Nov. 29 features Italian virtuoso guitarist Alberto Lombardi as a special guest. There’s also a chance to win a new Eastman guitar, with a portion of proceeds supporting music education for underprivileged youth.

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