Entertainment
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Geneva’s Christmas Walk, Aurora Christkindlmarket among local holiday traditionsDec 03, 2025 1:15 pm - Tradition fuels the joy of the holiday season, whether it is within our homes, churches, or community festivals and holiday parades.
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Nelson twins celebrate family legacy during ‘Christmas With the Nelsons’ at the Arcada Theatre
Dec 03, 2025 12:47 pm - Matthew and Gunnar Nelson may be best known for their early-’90s hits “After the Rain” and “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection,” but they’ll be performing Christmas classics at their Tuesday, Dec. 9, show at St. Charles’ Arcada Theatre.
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Geneva's Winter Wonder Lights kickoff rescheduled to Dec. 10Dec 03, 2025 12:32 pm - The Geneva Park District’s Winter Wonder Lights celebration kickoff, which was postponed due to weather, has been rescheduled for Dec. 10.
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Swedish choir to present St. Lucia Festival with music, baked goodsDec 03, 2025 12:22 pm - Celebrate Christmas Swedish style when the Swedish American Children's Choir presents the 27th annual Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Batavia.
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‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘Train Dreams’ and ‘Sorry, Baby’ lead Spirit Award nominations
Dec 03, 2025 12:19 pm - Ira Sachs’ “Peter Hujar’s Day,” which re-creates an interview with the 1970s photographer, led the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations with five nods, including best feature, director, as well as lead and supporting performances for Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall. The organization announced nominees for the 41st edition of the show Wednesday.
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‘Vendors, volunteers and vibes’: Why Arlington Heights Farmers Market is ranked top in the stateDec 03, 2025 12:08 pm - The Arlington Heights Farmers Market secured the top ranking in Illinois in a nationwide contest by the American Farmland Trust.
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Hinsdale Hallelujah concert features Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and Mozart concertoDec 03, 2025 12:06 pm - A new nonprofit, Musical Arts of Greater Chicago, is establishing Hinsdale as a classical music hub. They are presenting a free concert featuring Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Coronation Concerto on Dec. 6.
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Hanover Township to host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Dec. 12Dec 03, 2025 12:01 pm - The community is invited to attend Hanover Township’s Cookies and Cocoa with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at the Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St. in Elgin.
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38th annual Dickens in Dundee ushers in holiday festivitiesDec 03, 2025 11:08 am - The annual Dickens in Dundee festival kicks off the Christmas season with tree lighting ceremonies, living windows, visits with Santa, and entertainment in both East and West Dundee.
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Axiom Brass brings holiday cheer to Chamber Music on the FoxDec 03, 2025 10:16 am - Axiom Brass, a renowned Chicago-based brass ensemble, is set to bring holiday cheer with their festive concerts in Woodstock, Aurora and Elgin.